Senior Sikh Leader who has devoted his life to public service for over 6 decades - across Art, Culture, Spirituality and Administration

Chairman of one of the world's largest Agro companies, United Phosphorous - manufacturing in 15 and exporting to over 130 countries

Veteran Islamic scholar and Social Reformer - passionate Educationist who dedicated his life towards the education of the poor and marginalised

Distinguished Kannada Author and Folklorist - celebrated for his rich mythopoeic imagination

6 times National Award winning carnatic and playback singer from Kerala - recorded over 25,000 songs in 20 languages

World-renowned Islamic Scholar & Gandhian Peace Activist - expertise in both classical Islamic learning and modern Science

Pioneering Indian-American Scientist popularly known as the Father of Fibre Optics - laid the foundation for today's high speed internet technology

Internationally-acclaimed Singing Legend - record 40,000 songs in 15 languages

Bangladesh Liberation War Veteran - Founder of Shuddhoi Muktijoddho, providing recognition to indigenous war veterans

India's leading Dwarf Para Athlete - won record number of medals in World Dwarf Games