Aditi Ramesh
Aditi's music is a juxtaposition of the mundane realities of life and the need to break stereotypes. The gripping sonic content and modulations leaves her audience rapt. Her music is a seamless blend of Jazz with elements of Carnatic.
Dr. B. B. Raghunath
A compassionate doctor, who has diligently worked towards the welfare of rural areas in several sectors, Dr. Raghunath believes that making the society inclusive is of utmost importance. Using an age old Indian tradition, he ushered in a mini revolution in the Health sector of Rural India. An Ex Army Captain, he has pioneered several initiatives and has received several laurels for his work.
Dr. Mysore Manjunath
"Prince of Mysuru" Dr. Mysore Manjunath and his highly accomplished brother, Mysore Nagaraj, who were child prodigies, have taken Carnatic violin to an international level. Dr. Manjunath, one of the most visible cultural ambassadors of India, continues to preserve and spread the rich cultural heritage of Indian classical music with his innovative style yet adhering to strong traditions of carnatic classical music. He has traveled extensively around the world, performed on reputable stages, taught music to hundreds of students and has a huge fan following around the world.
Dr. U S Vishal Rao
A visionary who advocates the notions of paid forward and copy left being the foundation of a self-sustaining society. A decorated personality, Dr. Vishal Rao has to his credit the Aum voice prosthesis device. He works alongside a plethora of hospitals and is a recurrent visiting professor at top-notch universities. His work speaks for himself, take a glimpse : http://www.bbc.com/news/business-41969801
Jatin Munvar
Co-founder of Plan the unplanned, Jatin himself is a travel junkie. This free spirited youth is an evangelist of carpe diem. He's always pumped to unravel nature's concealed serenity, often overshadowed by the bustle and bustle of the city. As part of Plan the unplanned, he organizes impromptu escapades to bring together strangers on a common journey. He goes by the alias of jumping jack owing to his nimble movement and ability to jump from lofty heights.
Jayanth Sharma
Jayanth is a homegrown photographer, whose work is nothing short of perfection. He uses his tools to capture the aesthetics of nature which human eyes have never beheld. Participants of his photo tours find in him not only an acutely brilliant mentor but also a sparkling inspiration. His illustrious career is marked with travel stories never heard before.
Maitri Gopalakrishna
A headstrong woman who works towards empowering people with the ability to rewrite traumatic experiences through the medium of Drama Therapy. As she puts it - “It sits in the intersection of theater; mental health and psychology; social change and social criticism.” The Rasa Theory (The Rasa Roudram is a codified form of expression with its unique breath patterns and physical structures) is a powerful tool she uses to bridge the gap between the person and his story.
Poornima Sukumar
The driving force behind The Aravani Art Project, Poornima is a celebrated artist, illustrator and documentary photographer, who has attracted a dynamic and like-minded team to work towards a common goal. Their artistic projects aim to reduce the discrimination, stigma, and systemic inequality faced by trans-gender people in many parts of the world. With her multifaceted skill set she disseminates the idea of being socially responsible in art.
Sruthi Hariharan
A graceful dancer, whose interests flair in theater and culture, embarked on her acting career at the age of 22. Sruthi Hariharan has made her mark in the Kannada film industry through movies such as Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu and Humble Politician Nograj. Along with excellence in productions, she was also nominated for best actress in Kannada.
Uday Vijayan
Founder and managing trustee of Beyond Carlton, India's first people's initiative on fire safety. Uday Vijayan turned his personal tragedy into a crusade. He actively works towards promoting fire safety awareness. The organization helps build a society where people aren't negligent of their own safety.