Our Story
The Eastern Drafts was founded on a simple conviction: the future of Eastern India deserves to be documented with the depth, intelligence, and recognition it merits.
Conceived by Sananda Bhattacharya, whose background in branding and advertising instilled a profound appreciation for storytelling and the power of ideas, the platform was inspired by years of engaging with architects, developers, designers, planners, and visionaries shaping the region's built environment.
Viewing the industry through an outsider's lens, she recognised not only exceptional work but also the opportunity to create a platform where these voices could resonate beyond professional circles.
Today, The Eastern Drafts stands at the intersection of Architecture, Real estate, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Policy, Design, and Culture.
Through thoughtful journalism and meaningful discourse, we celebrate the people, projects, and perspectives shaping Eastern India's evolving identity, building a lasting editorial legacy for a region defining the future of city-making.
Sananda holds the position of Founder & Editor-in-Chief at The Eastern Drafts.
Ashwani Kumar Singh is a Cloud Engineer and Website Development Specialist with a strong academic background from the National College of Ireland, Dublin. He enjoys building websites that are simple, reliable, and easy to use.
Beyond web development, Ashwani engineers robust technical solutions for enterprises, specializing in software automation, secure system integrations, and advanced data validation. His rigorous, architecture-first approach ensures that complex backend requirements translate into seamless, high-performance digital experiences.
At Eastern Drafts, Ashwani helps bring ideas to life by creating a digital space where stories of architecture, design, culture, and creativity from Eastern India can be shared with a wider audience. He believes that good technology should feel effortless and allow great content to take centre stage.
Ashwani holds the position of Co-Founder & Technical Head at The Eastern Drafts.
