An alumnus of The Doon School and a Law Graduate, resident of Dehra Dun for over three decades. Has travelled extensively and works on education, training and adventure programs for teachers and students. Author of two best-selling books Guide to Good Schools of India and Guide to Schools of Doon.

Managing The English Book Depot (acronym EBD) India's premier bookstore since 1923, the family business of Bookselling & Publishing. EBD’s book-list includes books by world-renowned authors like Ruskin Bond, Philip Mason, David M Smith and many others. The Bookstore in Dehra Dun is a landmark and gets visitors from all over the world. In 2002, the store has been beautifully redone and now houses a Barista Coffee Bar.

Managing Director and promoter of EBD Book Café Pvt. Ltd. The company is setting up Book Café outlets all over India. At the Book Café customers get a superior shopping experience with Books, Coffee and more ... In three years there will be 100 stores.

Director Quantum Securities Private Limited, member National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. Based at New Delhi with offices in major financial centres of the country.

Recipient of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program (now known as International Award for Young People). Attended the International Gold gathering in Australia. Helped set-up the Program in India, and was a member of the National Award Authority. Head of the National Training Team for four years and conducted workshops for Teachers and Awardees in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Australia.

A qualified mountaineer from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, India. Awarded the Keep Himalayas Clean Prize at NIM. Has done over 30 treks and scaled many heights in the Garhwal Himalayas. Adventure Advisor at Welham Girls School, Dehra Dun. Medallion Certification of the St. John's Ambulance Association. Winner of " Bal Sahyog Award ", as recognition of service to the youth of India.

Member: Doon School Old Boys' Society (DSOBS), The Himalayan Club, Indian National Trust for Art and Culture (INTACH), Federation of Publishers' and Booksellers' Association of India (FPBAI), Dehra Dun Club Limited. Alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahemedabad.

Contact:
EBD Book Café Pvt. Ltd.
86, Shahpur Jat, Khel Gaon Marg,
New Delhi - 110049, INDIA
Phone: +91 11 26497154
Email: sandeep@ebdmail.com