Usha Rai is an Indian journalist, writer, and historian with a long career in political reporting, public affairs, and historical research. She has written extensively on Indian politics, governance, and cultural history, combining journalistic insight with scholarly depth.
She is the co-author of Vijayanagara Empire: Ruins to Resurrection, produced in collaboration with photographer Raghu Rai, which explores the history, legacy, and architectural grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire through text and visual documentation. Usha Rai’s work reflects a sustained engagement with India’s past and its relevance to contemporary understanding.
