The Padma Shri awardee, remembered for his disciplined lifestyle and commitment to yoga, leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire healthier and more mindful living.
After leaving a successful career in Dubai, Sandra Gojković founded The India School Project to create educational opportunities for children in rural Bengal.
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe’s Maharashtra FDA campaign expands beyond milk testing, targeting the entire dairy supply chain to improve food safety.
In rural India, millions of bright young minds are held back by outdated resources and a lack of digital access. Challenging this reality, Alakh Pandey established a state-of-the-art Digital Library at a government school in Lakshmipur, Jharkhand. This grassroots initiative proves that targeted action can bridge the educational divide, empowering underserved students with world-class learning tools.
From a chaotic youth spent in brawls to building a grassroots empire that conquered Indian and European football, Ranjit Bajaj’s journey with Minerva Academy FC is a raw, uncompromising tale of redemption, resistance, and revolutionary ambition.
After losing her husband due to unaffordable medical care, Subhasini Mistry spent two decades saving every rupee to establish Humanity Hospital, ensuring healthcare reaches those who cannot afford it.
She spent over five decades ensuring India’s ancient languages, philosophy, and civilisational wisdom were celebrated. From translating sacred Sikh scriptures into Russian to mentoring generations of scholars at Moscow State University, Dr. Lyudmila Khokhlova’s extraordinary life of cultural devotion has now been honoured with India’s prestigious Padma Shri.
After overcoming poverty and leaving school after Class 8, Laichat Paul Wangpan became Wancho’s first Army Major.
As severe floods disrupted life across Vasai-Nallasopara, Hussain Mansuri and his team reached affected communities with on-ground relief and support.
For over five decades, Dr. Prakash Amte and Dr. Mandakini Amte have transformed healthcare, education and wildlife conservation for Maharashtra’s remote tribal communities.
