Vaidehi Taman

Dr. Vaidehi Taman is an author, journalist, spiritual researcher, cybersecurity professional, philanthropist, and social reformer. With over two decades in journalism, she is the Founder Editor of *Afternoon Voice* and *The Democracy* and has contributed to publications including *The Times of India*, *The Free Press Journal*, and *Sunday Observer*.

A medical graduate with internationally recognised cybersecurity certifications including OSCP, CEH, CPENT AI, and Certified Blockchain Developer, Dr. Taman brings together science, technology, literature, and India’s civilizational wisdom.

She is the founder of the Vedshastra Research Foundation and has extensively researched the Vedas, Upanishads, Tantra, Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism, and Indian knowledge traditions. Her books explore spirituality, philosophy, history, culture, identity, and contemporary society, including *Vedopanishad*, *Lal Ded: The Mother of Kashmir*, *Abhinavaguptā: The Voice of Eternal Shiva*, and *The Last Cradle: Fertility Crises in India*.

Her work has been featured by Forbes, recognised by the World Book of Records, and presented through TEDx.