Shrestha Bandopadhyay is a researcher, writer, and trained sociologist with expertise in feminist theory, critical policy analysis, and community-based research. Her work focuses on marginalised communities, gender dynamics, and digital media, and she has published in respected journals. She is currently a PhD scholar at the Centre for Women’s Studies, JNU. Shrestha also holds an MA in Women’s Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a BA in Sociology from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam and Manipuri dancer. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.