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Profile: Ranjini Menon

Jury member for South Indian Filmfare Awards The Executive Member of the Kerala State Children’s Film Society National Vice President of Indo Russian Culture Relations An active member of the Rotary Club and the Junior Chamber Actively involved with Neethi Vedi, an NGO that looks into tribal development The Executive Trustee and Director of Stage […]

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Profile: Karma Yogi Ravi Kalra

Since 2008 he has been fully dedicated to improving the lives of destitute children, abandoned senior citizens, victimized women and mentally disabled people. Every day, the Foundation feeds hundreds of people and works to preserve and renew the beauty and goodness of our planet Earth. He has also overseen the proper cremation rites for over […]

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Profile: Dr Velivela Satya Prasad

Consultant in Adult Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery. Assisted and performed over 20,000 cardiovascular procedures. Pioneered the Trans Myocardial Revascularisation programme. Performed the first human cardiac transplantation in the country. Innovated a novel technique of open-heart surgery on beating heart. Education: Born in May 1953, he took MBBS from Govt. Stanley Medical College, Madras(1978, University […]

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K Nandakumar, Suntech

 The technology evangelist with more than two decades of experience under his belt came across as a tall figure in thought leadership, who has won several awards and accolades for his business acumen. His vision has empowered SunTec to foray into offer management, loyalty and relationship-based pricing and transform the company into one of the […]

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Sripad H Ghaligi

Dr Sripad H. Ghaligi, PhD in Yoga Psychology (Bhagavad-Gita and Yoga Sutra) from Mysore University. Dr Sripad holds a master’s degree in Sanskrit and M. Sc. in Yoga from S-VYASA University, Bangalore. He has learned Veda, Vedanta and Yoga in traditional Gurukula system from Veda Vijnana Gurukulam, Bangalore and has conducted several training camps and […]

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Prasad Deole

Mr Prasad Deole, an adventure tourism entrepreneur had an exhilarating account of a journey of success. Back in 1998, it was an outright irrational idea to invest in an adventure sports and outbound training centre as no one in India had tried such a task earlier. Definitely, it was a venture full of risk and […]

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Profile: Dr R Ganesh, Carnatic Muscian

In spite of being a university rank holder in Veterinary Science, chose to follow his passion for Carnatic music and made that into his profession. Belongs to the family lineage of Great Composers Shri Kavikunjara Bharathigal and Shri Koteeswara Iyer, who was the first to compose krithis in all the 72 Mela-kartha ragas and the lineage […]

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Profile: Dr. PS Udayan

Had the distinction of having discovered 25 plants from the Western Ghats and out of which two plants have been named after him. Besides having worked in the Government, he spent nearly 22 years on research.  He has also worked as a Scientist in Kottakal Arya Vaidya Shala and published several journals, papers and books […]

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Profile: Adv. Renu D Singh

She hails from Rana Dynasty of Mewar, Rajashtan. She can understand and speak over 13 National and foreign Languages. Renu Completed her education in the field of Law and master in English Literature from Lucknow University. Her grandfather was the King of Chittore, Rajasthan. Samadhan: She is the founder of Samadhan- an NGO which toils […]

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Profile: Major DP Singh

Injured badly in the war to the tune of being declared dead, Maj Singh survived to shine as India’s only amputee marathon runner, famous as Indian Blade runner, he has successfully completed 14 half marathons till date. His half-marathon timings have improved from 3hrs 40 min in 2009 to 2hrs 10 min in 2013. Record […]

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Profile: S Swaminathan

More than 30 years teaching Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. In his view, the thrust of the science and technology establishment should be towards helping the ‘poorest of the poor’. He has attempted a number of experiments in teaching. Awards: He was a part of the team to receive the best invention award […]

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Profile: Charles Jude Ma

His passion for dance goes beyond the classical idiom. Having an international lineage of Indian, Chinese and Nepali origin, Charles was initiated into Bharatanatyam by Smt.Vidya Shimladka. Studied and trained under different teachers, the upcoming soloist and his performances attract more young audience. He has been invited to speak at the TED X series, the […]

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Profile: Anjali Menon

Film director Anjali Menon’s films have been official selections at Indian Panorama & over 30 International Film festivals. Academics: Masters in Art & Technique of Filmmaking, London International Film School, London, UK 2002Master in Communication Studies, University of Pune, India 1998Bachelor of Commerce, University of Calicut, India 1995Rotterdam Producers’ Lab participant, Netherlands 2006Julian Friedmann (UK) […]

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Profile: Preethi Srinivasan

She survived a catastrophic accident that left her a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair for life. Before, Preethi was the youngest member of the Tamil Nadu State Women’s Cricket Team, who started representing the state at just eight years of age. She started to swim at the age of 3. At the age of 8, […]

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Profile: Dr. Sanjay Banerji

He is the Founder Director and Dean of Amrita School of Business. He was a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management.He is also a visiting faculty member at IIM Lucknow and IIM Delhi.He has worked in SAIL and in MDI. Gitamritam speaker in the year 2014.

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Profile: Dr P Ram Manohar

The Director and CSO of Arya Vaidhya Pharmacy Research Foundation, Coimbatore Current Positions: Managing Editor, Ancient Science of Life, Quarterly Research Journal on Ayurveda, The Ayurvedic Trust, Coimbatore.Editor in Chief, ASL – Musculoskeletal Diseases, The Ayurvedic Trust, Coimbatore Trustee, The Ayurvedic Trust, Coimbatore.Chairman, Sub Committee for Clinical Documentation, Sam Pitroda’s “Ayurveda Action Plan for Kerala” […]

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Profile: Muthu Kumar

Having trained under Legends Ustad Alla Rakha, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit Yogesh Samsi, Muthu has been a freelancing tabla player and lending his tabla accompaniment to musicians from various genres of music ranging from Hindustani classical, Karnatic rhythmic ensembles to popular film music, ghazal, fusion, hip hop, gospel, rock etc. In the 15 years […]

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Profile: Dr P Vijay Bhatkar

Padmashree Dr P Vijay Bhatkar is the founder Executive Director of C-DAC, India’s national initiative in supercomputing. He is presently the Chancellor of India International Multiversity, Chairman of ETH Research Lab, Chief Mentor of I2IT, and National President of Vijnan Bharati. Creation: He is credited with the creation of several national institutions, notably amongst them […]

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Profile: Dr. Gitanjali Natarajan

With a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr Gitanjali currently aims to increase public awareness about the role of clinical psychology and make mental health services more accessible to the mainstream. Education & Achievements: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, M.A in Psychology She started the Dept. of Clinical Psychology at Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre while working […]

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Profile: Smitha VS

Smitha, Lecturer, (M.A, MPhil in Psychology) Department of Clinical Psychology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. She was also part of the Disaster Management team that provided group counselling and individual counselling as part of the tsunami camps organized by Amrita for tsunami victims. Professional Experience: She currently provides counselling and conducts Neuropsychology Assessment, Rehabilitation […]

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Sundari Nanda IPS

Currently the Director Anti Corruption Bureau, Mizoram. She has put in service for over 25 years providing not only the leadership of a high order but also showing initiative in treading into new professional areas. The officer is known for her ability to withstand pressure and take a principled professional stand on public interest issues. […]

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Profile: Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

A hijra social activist, dancer, actress, celebrity. Founder Trustee & Chairperson, Astitva – Organization for Support & Development of Sexual Minorities. Work: Laxmi’s aim is to bring about the recognition of human rights of sexual minorities, especially transgender persons, and people living with HIV/AIDS. She was the first transgender person to represent Asia-Pacific in the […]

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Profile: Balakrishnan Valappil

BTech in Civil Engg from REC Kozhikode, aged 48 is building cost-effective houses for the last 25 years. Chasing Indian butterflies for the last five years. Life: A Nature lover, native of Malappuram, Kerala, travelled to Assam, Tripura, Arunachal, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Andamans and parts of South India to photograph butterflies. Was a […]

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Profile: V Shankar Kumaran

Asst. Professor, Cultural Education Department, Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka. Teaching Indian psychology, Indian Culture, Yoga, Meditation, Bhagavad Gita & Mind management. Education: Studied at Veda Vijnana Gurukulam, Bangalore, Karnataka in the medium of Sanskrit. First 3 years: Veda, Samskrita, Vyakaranam, Kavyas, Tarka Sangrah, Yoga.Second 3 years: Ten Major Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, Brahma-Sutra, Yoga- Sutra. […]

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Profile: Sudha Chandran

Sudha Chandran is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer and an Indian film and television actress, having performed in over 30 movies and even more serials. Her life story of overcoming seemingly impossible challenges to follow her passion is an inspiration for many. Her Life: Early in her career, she was renowned as an exceptional dancer and […]