diff --git a/public/directory/ashwink.json b/public/directory/ashwink.json
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+{
+    "githubId": "ashwinkothavade",
+    "name": "Ashwin Kothawade",
+    "bio": "I am a cse in iiitdmj, i am a beginner in web development" 
+}