SHOBHAA DE is a prolific writer - author, blogger, columnist, who has monitored and written extensively on India's socio-cultural-political contours for over four decades. As a prominent opinion shaper across social media, she is seen as a fearless commentator and an independant media voice. She has authored 18 best-selling books & is the recipient of several awards for her journalistic contributions. Outspoken and forthright, Ms. De is on the Readers’ Digest List of “India's Most Trusted People” and on the list of ‘50 Most Powerful Women in India’ published by the DNA Newspaper. She was also on the list of India’s 100 Most Impactful Indians over the past 15 years and is on the list of Google’s 20 Most Searched Indian Women of 2014.