Suman Sridhar is a powerhouse performer, seamlessly blending jazz, hip-hop, Bollywood, Indian classical, and opera into a genre-defying sonic experience. A multifaceted artist—singer, musician, and actor, Suman holds a degree in Music, Visual Art, and Gender Studies from Rutgers University, USA. She is celebrated for chart-topping Bollywood hits like Fifi (Bombay Velvet), Muskaane Jhooti Hain… Continue reading Suman Sridhar
Sai Gaddam is a computational neuroscientist and an author. He co-founded Comini Learning, a microschool aimed at providing an alternative, progressive education to children. The institution offers a progressive Finnish early education program tailored to the Indian context. Through his education ventures he blends neuroscience, technology, and education to transform early learning. He earned his… Continue reading Sai Gaddam
Charles Ma was initiated into the sacred world of Bharatanatyam under Guru Smt.Vidya Shimladka. His dance stands out for its distinct individuality, personality and control. Charles is also a contemporary choreographer and teacher. He believes that dance is sacred and the essence of his dance is a deepened spirituality and respect for its tradition and… Continue reading Charles Ma
Ayah is a technology leader and entrepreneur. She leads Mozilla’s AI strategy, driving open and trustworthy innovation across its ecosystem. For over a decade, Bdeir has leveraged technology to empower changemakers, with a focus on underrepresented communities. Before Mozilla, she founded littleBits, the revolutionary electronic building block that redefined STEAM education for millions of children… Continue reading Ayah Bdeir
Ashwini is an Indian sprint athlete from Karnataka. The daughter of an arecanut farmer, she first discovered her speed while chasing cows, unaware that she was destined for the track. Her remarkable sprinting career helped India dominate middle-distance relays during the 2010s. Specializing in the 400 meters, she was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Award… Continue reading Ashwini Chidananda Shetty Akkunji
Elora Hardy is redefining sustainable architecture through innovative bamboo design. Founder and Creative Director of IBUKU, she blends traditional Balinese craftsmanship with modern techniques to create groundbreaking, eco-friendly structures. Under her leadership, IBUKU has built iconic landmarks such as Green School Bali, Green Village, and distinctive projects for Four Seasons, Como Hotels, and Ritz Carlton,… Continue reading Elora Hardy
Ugesh Sarcar is India’s first and only contemporary and revered street magician. Ugesh mastered diverse forms of the “King of Arts,” including Street Magic, Mentalism, Hypnosis, Illusion, Paranormal, and Psychic abilities. “Ugesh Sarcar’s 3rd Degree,” his first national TV appearance, became an instant hit and the highest rated show for the channel in over 3… Continue reading Ugesh Sarcar
Alok Shetty is redefining architecture, using design as a powerful tool for social change. As the visionary founder of Bhumiputra Architecture, he champions value-driven projects that transform communities and challenge conventional thinking. One of his most impactful initiatives—designing affordable, flood-resistant housing for slum dwellers in Bengaluru—garnered global acclaim. Time magazine hailed him as a “Next… Continue reading Alok Shetty
Shubhendu Sharma is an eco-entrepreneur, celebrated for revolutionizing afforestation with his innovative, fast-track approach to growing forests. He is the founder of Afforestt, a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to restoring native forests using the Miyawaki method. This technique accelerates tree growth up to 10 times faster than conventional reforestation methods, creating dense, self-sustaining ecosystems in… Continue reading Shubhendu Sharma
Ronak is the co-founder of NowFloats, a start-up aimed at make the internet relevant for India’s innumerable small businesses. NowFloats helps business owners without access to the internet or a computer set up and update their own websites entirely by SMS. An inventor at heart, this 2013 INK Fellow is also the co-inventor and chief… Continue reading Ronak Samantray
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