Dr. Sougand Akbarian is an Iranian author, translator, and academic with a deep connection to Indian culture and literature. She holds a PhD in English Language Teaching. She is best known for her bestselling Persian translations of Indian literature and her English books SouganDilli: Indo-Iranian Adhuri Kahani and Loveless Love. Her stories, mostly based on true Indo-Iranian love experiences, blend authenticity and emotional depth. A TEDx speaker and prolific researcher, Dr. Sougand has presented widely on language and cultural studies. She is also the CEO and founder of Sougand Akbarian Publications. Passionate about connecting cultures through literature, she continues to inspire a global audience.