Rashmi Palkhivala is a writer, educator, and theatre practitioner whose work bridges literature, education, and social consciousness. She is the author of A Life of Light: The Biography of B.K.S. Iyengar, translated into Spanish and Chinese. An experienced teacher of English Language and Literature, she has also written and directed socio-political plays with leading South Mumbai schools. She is involved in educational and environmental projects that connect with local communities.