Jewels of South India – Leading & Emerging Global Personalities is Maneesh Media’s 31st publication. Released in 2017, this one-of-a-kind book celebrates the legacy of South Indians who transformed struggles into global success.

Just like the Deccan Plateau, which is a repository of valuable minerals’, so is the region’s human potential – from kings like Rajaraja Chola to modern pioneers like former President A.P.J Kalam. 

These inspirational stories take you through these leading and emerging achievers’ journeys through setbacks, heartbreaks, and financial hardship. These stories talk about resilience, acceptance, and gratitude that they responded with. These remarkable individuals stand apart with traits like patience, passion, and perseverance,—proving success stems from hard work, determination, humility, and honesty” rather than just luck.

The jewels featured in the biography collection represent diverse fields, from business to community leadership. Their journeys, from humble beginnings to global recognition, embody South India’s enduring legacy of innovation and cultural pride. And Maneesh Media is honoured to have been a conduit in connecting diasporas while preserving stories that inspire future generations to strive, endure, and uplift their communities.