Varsha Mahtani was an Indian human female who served in Starfleet in the 23rd century. In 2265, she held the rank of ensign and was stationed aboard the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk. Mahtani was stationed at the helm during the Enterprise's approach to Starbase Vanguard having to transfer navigational control to the starbase to allow for docking procedures. (VAN novel: Harbinger)