P. Govinda Pillai (1926–2012) was a member of the State Committee of the CPI(M) and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala thrice. He was for many years the chief editor of Deshabhimani,
Annie Zaidi is a writer and journalist who has worked with newspapers and magazines such as Mid-Day and Frontline. She is the author of the acclaimed book of essays Known Turf: Bantering with Bandi
Sayyid Ahmad Khan (1817–1898) was one of the architects of modern India and the founder of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, which later became the Aligarh Muslim University.
