Book Launch and Panel discussion on the book "When Love is Lost"

About the chief guest:
Shweta Shalini
Shweta Shalini (born September 8, 1980) Official Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson, Advisor to Chief Minister of Maharashtra is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state of Maharashtra. She works closely with Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis as an advisor, election strategist and technology consultant. Shweta Shalini is the most visible as well as young dynamic Uttar Bharatiya leader in BJP-Maharashtra who hails from Bihar, married to Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) and brings together wide range of skillsets for the BJP with her corporate and entrepreneurial background. She is also a columnist and a thought-leader whose opinion pieces on political as well as articles on non-political issues are noteworthy.

She is an entrepreneur and founder of Fortune Cookie UX Design before making her mark in Indian politics. Her Corporate success with two more IT companies later on turned her into serial entrepreneur which eventually led to her being Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011. It was followed by political career which saw her achieving greater heights bringing in corporate professionalism into politics.

Being from Ayodhya herself and in recognition of her work in Ayodhya and ideology rooted in traditional Indian values, she was appointed General Secretary of the Ayodhya Samanvaya Samiti which was formed at the behest of petitioners of Ram Janmabhoomi movement to construct Ram Mandir at the birthplace of Lord Rama. This Samiti having representations from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishva Hindu Parishad, Nirmohi Akhara, Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and Shiv Sena was formed to work towards bringing together all petitioners and removing obstacles to the construction of Ram Mandir.
About the panel:
Adv. Vaishali Bhagwat - Practising Lawyer & vast experience in handling online matrimonial frauds
Adv Rama Sarode - Award winning lawyer Rama Sarode is a socio legal expert with over 25 years experience in the field of child rights, women's rights, family law and workplace inclusion.
Adv Vivek Kumar
Independent practising lawyer with expertise in family law from Chandigarh with 20 years experience. However, he is a proud Punekar in the sense that he has studied in our city. First Nowrosjee Wadia College and then Symbiosis.
About the author:
Kalyani Sardesai is a journalist, author, documentary writer and trainer with over 22 years in media. A journalism and English Literature gold medallist from the University of Pune, she also has degrees in Economics and Advertising. A keen social commentator, she has written extensively on education, child rights, women's rights, the family courts, culture and history for the Indian Express, Times of India, Heritage India and DNA.
Her other books include the critically acclaimed Child of My Heart: A Comprehensive Guide to Adoption in India, the best selling history book Punyakatha, Enable: The journey of cancer rehab in India, a children's book on Shivaji Maharaj and the management book Mom-made With Love.
Kalyani has recently finished a series of Puranic stories for the Ratnanidhi Trust meant for children in schools that cannot afford a library budget.
Other than this, she reviews books for the magazine Corporate Citizen.
Kalyani is presently working on a book on the history of Maharashtra for Heritage India.
The book in discussion "When Love is Lost" Cases From the Family Courts of a changing India is the culmination of her experiences and observations as a reporter covering the beat. This Amazon best seller has clearly resonated with society given both the critical and commercial success of the book.
About Our Initiative
We are trying to solve a social problem using technology ! yes - AI , ML and DS !
India has long cherished the institution of marriage as a cultural cornerstone. However, recent trends indicate a rising number of divorces—many occurring within a short span after marriage. Through mentoring women in the WiMLDS community, we have identified this as a growing concern that demands deeper exploration.
WiMLDS has launched a dedicated research initiative to understand the evolving dynamics of marriage using data science. Our study group is examining trends, uncovering patterns, testing correlations, and busting common myths. The insights gathered will shape a comprehensive research report and may also inform future discussions around the need for policy or legal reforms.
As part of this initiative, we invite you to a thought-provoking session featuring an expert journalist who has covered family court extensively and conducted in-depth research in this area. The panel will also include experienced lawyers, marriage counsellors, and professionals who work closely with families navigating marriage-related challenges.
Whether you're a parent preparing your child for marriage or someone planning to get married yourself, this session will offer valuable insights you shouldn’t miss.
This event is free and open to all.