Pioneering Geneticist in India - conducted research on the population decline of the Onge Tribe in Andaman & Nicobar

India's 1st female Choir Conductor - with an illustrious international career spanning over 6 decades

Legendary Singer from Maharashtra - with an illustrious career spanning 7 decades and songs in over 11 languages

Vedic Scholar & Spiritual Leader - disciple for Shri Ramanujacharya, conceptualised the Statue of Equality in his honour

Buddhist Leader & Social Worker from Tawang - known for his work in the preservation of Monpa culture & traditions (Posthumous)

Legendary Singer from Tamil Nadu - with over 20,000 songs in 18 languages to her credit

"80-year-old Santoor Craftsman from Srinagar - carrying on the 8-generation family tradition of handmaking the finest stringed instruments"

Eminent Theoretical Physicist, internationally renowned for his research on Statistical Physics - Boltzmann Medal winner

Business Leader - Chairman of Aditya Birla Group

Widely-acclaimed Kannada Author whose work has been translated into over 14 languages - specialising in writing about society and values in Indian epics