Category Archives: Profiles

Sadhvi Samani Jyotipragya Disciple of H.H. Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji, Jain Anuvrat Movement H.H. Sadhvi Samani Jyotipragya is a disciple of H.H. Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji, the current head of the Anuvrat Movement, a sect of Jainism. The Anuvrat Movement was founded … Continue reading →

Dr. Padma Subramanium Accomplished BharataNatyam Dancer Dr. Padma Subramanium is one of India’s most stunning and dedicated dancers. So vast are her contributions to India’s cultural scene that she has been described as ‘an institution in herself.’ Following her doctorate … Continue reading →

Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in India Rev. Dr. Ipe Joseph is the general secretary of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI). The NCCI is the ecumenical forum of the Protestant … Continue reading →

Dr. Srikant Jichkar Former State Minister and MP, President, Maharashtra State Marathi Encyclopedia Production Board Dr. Srikant Jichkar is an extremely dedicated and highly educated scholar. He has spent 18 years in higher studies and has 20 post-graduate degrees to … Continue reading →

Dr. L. Subramaniam Famous Violonist Violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam has travelled the world over playing classical Indian violin as well as a blending of Indian classical with jazz and Western classical. Dr. Subramaniam’s passion for music was such that he … Continue reading →

Shri. P. Jayachandran Famous Playback film singer, Indian films Shri. P. Jayachandran began his career as a playback film singer in 1965. A few years later, he won his first State Award for the song “Suprabhatham” from the film Panitheeratha … Continue reading →

Mrs. Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam Famous playback singer Mrs. Subramaniam is a favourites of both critics and audiences. Her exquisite voice, with its wide vocal range and versatility has put her in a unique place amongst performing musicians. Beside her reputation … Continue reading →

Shri. Bawa Jain Secretary General, World Council of Religious Leaders Shri. Bawa Jain, the secretary general of the World Council of Religious Leaders, was the main person responsible for the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders of … Continue reading →

Ms. Hanne Strong Spokesperson on ecumenical communities & environmental education, President of the Manitou Foundation Ms. Strong has created the largest international, interfaith retreat centre and sustainable teaching community in North America. Through the Manitou Foundation land-grant programme, her main … Continue reading →

Shri. B.V. Jagadeesh President and CEO, Netscaler, Inc. Within 16 years of his arrival in the USA, Shri. B.V. Jagadeesh become a millionaire. But he did not forget his roots in India. He grew up in a small village near … Continue reading →