Deepak Patil
After graduating in Fine and Commercial Art from Raheja School of Art, Mumbai (1998), Deepak Patil began his career in animation, contributing to India’s first animated feature film Hanuman, the international project Sherlock Holmes, and several Hindi film title sequences. He worked with leading studios like Silvertoon, Crest, Illusion, Escotoon, and Jingle Toon on 2D and 3D projects, including King and Chocolatecha Bangla. Trained under renowned artists such as Kamath Sir and Acharekar Sir, he transitioned to full-time painting in 2007. Deepak’s sand-based and watercolor landscapes have won global acclaim, including India’s first gold at the 2019 Olympia Art International Competition.
Dr. Snehal Pinto
Dr. Snehal Pinto, Director of Ryan International Group of Institutions, is a visionary educator with over four decades of experience. She champions 21st-century skills, values-based learning, and global exposure while ensuring academic rigor through IB and NABET frameworks. Her leadership focuses on empowering teachers, promoting innovation, and integrating technology in education. Recognized with awards such as the Prof. Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders Award and the ATL Teachers of Change Award, she inspires holistic growth through experiential learning and industry collaboration. Under her guidance, Ryan International has grown into one of India’s leading K‑12 school networks.
Savio Mascarenhas - Group Art Director (ACK)
Savio Mascarenhas is the Group Art Director at Amar Chitra Katha. He is the co-creator of characters like Mopes and Purr, Super Suppandi, Janoo and Wooly Woo and Little Shambu characters from TINKLE. He has been illustrating the adventures of Shikari Shambu for the past 24 years now.
Rebekah Sarah
Rebekah Sarah Jose is an Assistant Editor at Tinkle who lives and breathes stories. When she’s not busy reading, writing, or editing, she’s often lost in daydreams about new characters or worlds waiting to be explored. At Tinkle, Rebekah writes her own tales and knowledge features, always looking for fun and clever ways to surprise readers. She also works on a mix of exciting projects—from Digests and Holiday Specials to Tinkle Golds and commissioned content. When she’s not stringing words together, you might find her doodling, trying out a new recipe, or simply staring into space (which, of course, is all part of the creative process!).