Jewels of India Prestige Edition
Bharat Ki Shaan, Bharat Ka Abhimaan (India’s Glory, India’s Pride)
A Book of Glory, A Record of Pride
Jewels of India – Bharat ki Shaan, Bharat ka Abhiman is Maneesh Media’s latest publication that reaffirms the company’s position as India’s leading diaspora publishing house. The book was formally unveiled in the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Culture & Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former High Commissioner of India to Canada and former UPSC Member Sanjay Kumar Verma; Dr.Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan, Chairman of Process Research Ortech Inc, Shri Ishwar Kumhar, Founder, Brandswork Technologies Pvt. Ltd, and the Directors of Maneesh Media – Maneesh, Abhishek, and Siddharth Kumawat.
The book features 70 inspiring life stories of businessmen, startup founders, doctors, scientists, and community leaders from diverse parts of India who are now shaping industries and societies across 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, the UAE, Kenya, Oman, Thailand, Seychelles, Uganda, and Ghana.
The book is also novel in its approach towards its cover. The cover iconography is a powerful statement in waveform. It carries the very sound of our nation’s name — ‘Bharat.’ This waveform is not just a visual pattern; it is the resonance of a word spoken across the length and breadth of India. From the northern mountains to the southern shores, from the eastern sunrise to the western deserts, the pronunciation remains the same. One voice, infinite echoes, united in harmony — this is the spirit of Bharat, reflected in every vibration you see.
This book is our tribute to every Indian heart that beats with pride!
People Inside The Book
Abdul-Gafoor Yakub
Chairman & CEO
Penlac Co Ltd. & Chaka Brothers (Pty) Ltd
Seychelles
A man who accepts challenges as doorways to success and works tirelessly with determination and action. Living in Seychelles with his heart rooted in India, he is a visionary entrepreneur known for his successful paint business and his dedication to the growth of community. As the Chairman and Managing Director of Penlac Company Ltd., he has championed green chemistry and eco-innovation, earning Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Best Manufacturer Award two years in a row. He hopes to pass his leadership and values to the generations to come.
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Anil Gupta
Chairman & Managing Director
KEI Industries Ltd
Delhi, India
Anil Gupta’s journey reflects vision, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility. Joining his father’s modest cable business at the age of 20, he transformed KEI Industries into a globally respected leader through structured growth, professional management, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Guided by the values of honesty, credibility, and trust, his leadership is defined by integrity and long-term relationships. Beyond corporate success, he remains devoted to social responsibility, supporting education, nutrition, and community welfare initiatives.
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Arun Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer, NEXTT
Chairman, National Cricket League USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
Arun Agarwal’s journey is a steady run powered by integrity, enterprise, and inclusive growth. From a humble upbringing in Rajasthan to leading global ventures from Texas, he built NEXTT into a multinational force spanning textiles, consumer goods, and clean-energy technology. An unplanned entrepreneur with a people-first philosophy, he believes success multiplies when shared. Equally impactful is his community leadership, supporting education, public spaces, healthcare relief, and empowering causes across India and the US. As Chairman of the National Cricket League USA, Arun blends passion with purpose, proving that real achievement lies in lifting everyone along the way.
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Ashit ‘Ash’ Shah
President & CEO
IMPEX Capital Group
Texas, USA
Ashit ‘Ash’ Shah is a seasoned entrepreneur and business builder who has grown companies across industries and borders. As President and CEO of IMPEX Capital Group, he leads a diversified investment platform with over US$2 billion in assets under management spread across 20 US states. Earlier, he founded Impex International from his apartment, scaling it into a major North American manufacturing and trading company before a successful private equity exit. A member of the Forbes Finance Council and an International Entrepreneur of the Year awardee, Ash Shah is known for his steady leadership, sharp instincts, and long-term, value-driven growth.
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Ashok L Odhrani
Founder & Chairman
Supertech Group
Dubai, UAE
Ashok L Odhrani is a quietly influential entrepreneur who built Supertech Group from the ground up into a diversified industrial enterprise serving oil and gas, petrochemical, power, marine, and manufacturing sectors across the Middle East and India. Based in Dubai since 1967, he is known for steady growth anchored in ethics, clarity of commitment, and long-term trust. Beyond business, he serves as Managing Trustee of Monilek Hospital & Research Centre in Jaipur, expanding access to advanced healthcare. For Ashok, leadership is measured not by scale alone, but by responsibility, continuity, and service to society.
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Bimal, Hiten & Bejul Shah
Directors
Broadway Bakery Ltd and Bakex Millers Ltd
Thika, Kenya
Bimal, Hiten, and Bejul Shah are third-generation business leaders who have strengthened and expanded one of Kenya’s most respected food enterprises. As Directors of Broadway Bakery Ltd and Bakex Millers Ltd, they have transformed a family bakery into an integrated baking and milling powerhouse that serves millions daily. Under their leadership, Broadway became a household brand, while Bakex Millers secured supply-chain excellence through innovation and quality control. Known for early adoption of automation, product innovation, and industry-first initiatives, the Shah brothers have set benchmarks in Kenya’s food sector, building enduring businesses rooted in consistency, trust, and long-term impact.
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Dr 'Neel' Narasimhulu Neelagaru
Member, Board of Directors, HomeTrust Bancshares and HomeTrust Bank
Commissioner, Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Georgia, USA
Dr ‘Neel’ Narasimhulu Neelagaru’s impact spans medicine, finance, and public service, anchored firmly in ethical leadership. A distinguished cardiologist, he later founded Quantum National Bank, growing it from US$5 million to US$665 million in assets and successfully steering it through the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, he serves on the Board of HomeTrust Bancshares and as a Commissioner with the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Equally committed to social good, he has established libraries, scholarships, healthcare awards, and continues to provide free medical services, proving that integrity can be both principled and profitable.
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Dr Appu Kuttan
Founder & Chairman
National Education Foundation (NEF)
Virginia, USA
He is a globally respected thinker, educator, and institution builder whose work has influenced education, sports, and public policy worldwide. With advanced degrees from leading US universities, he became the youngest tenured professor in the United States and pioneered systems-based excellence across sectors. He mentored world champion tennis players, advised US Presidents and India’s Prime Minister on policy and innovation, and coined forward-looking concepts in cyber learning. As Founder and Chairman of the National Education Foundation, he has transformed learning ecosystems, modernised thousands of schools, and advanced job readiness at scale, creating measurable, lasting impact through disciplined leadership and strategic vision.
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Dr Arun K Garg
Clinical Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia
Founding Chair & President, Canada India Network Society (CINS)
British Columbia, Canada
Dr Arun K Garg is a distinguished physician–scientist and thought leader whose career bridges clinical excellence, academic medicine, and public health advocacy. A Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia, he served for nearly four decades in clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine, shaping diagnostic standards and mentoring generations of physicians. Beyond academia, he is the Founding Chair and President of the Canada India Network Society, advancing global dialogue on health, culture, and society. Through initiatives such as the South Asian Health Institute, Dr Garg has championed integrative, systems-based healthcare, expanding the definition of health and influencing policy, education, and community wellbeing across borders.
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Dr Bharat Haridas Barai
Medical Director, Cancer Institute
Methodist Hospitals
Indiana, US
Academics, athletics and public speaking – Dr Bharat Haridas Barai is a man who has aced it all! From having to sleep on the floor to his name being featured next to the Statue of Liberty, in the US National Museum of Immigration, he has covered a long way. With having completed fellowships in Oncology and Hematology at Northwestern University and Rush University in Chicago, holding three Master’s degrees in the US, and his unwavering dedication, he has become a respected Medical director of the Cancer Institute at Methodist Hospital in Indiana, US. Beyond medicine, Dr Barai has also become remarkable for his social and cultural contributions, strengthening the ties between the two nations.
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Dr Daya Gupta
Rtd Physician
Philanthropist
California, USA
Dr Daya Gupta’s life work is a testament to compassion in action. As a physician, he practised medicine with an unwavering patient-first ethic, never turning away those in need, regardless of circumstance. Beyond clinical care, his impact expanded through transformative philanthropy, advancing eye health, supporting the visually impaired, and strengthening healthcare education through landmark contributions such as the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health and the Drs Daya and Chander Gupta Centre for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Even in retirement and personal illness, his commitment to service endures, proving that true healing extends far beyond the clinic, into dignity, access, and hope for countless lives.
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Dr Dinesh C. Patel
Co-founder & Executive Chairman, XENOCOR, INC
Founder & Managing Director, Patel Family Investments
Utah, US
He is a biotech pioneer, a philanthropist, and a community icon. His achievements are a perfect example of a man’s dedication, resilience, and high spirit. Dr Patel – an Indian living in Utah who began with dreaming of starting his own company and today, he has become the first one to run a biotech industry in Utah. For the first couple of years, he was the janitor, the scientist, the CEO – everything. From having limited resources to earning Utah Governor’s Medal for Science & Technology in 1996, and in 2020, his journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
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Dr Dipak Roy
Founder and Executive Chairman
D-TA Systems Inc
Ontario, Canada
Dr Dipak Roy is a visionary engineer and entrepreneur whose career reflects an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. From graduating in electronics at Jadavpur University to working under scientific luminaries at the Electronics Commission, he built a strong foundation rooted in discipline, integrity, and lifelong learning. His move to Canada marked the beginning of a transformative journey founding Interactive Circuits and Systems Ltd. in 1978 and later D-TA Systems, a global leader in Electronic Warfare solutions. Guided by the belief that “knowledge has power,” Dr Roy continues to inspire with his commitment to innovation, ethical leadership, and creating technologies that shape a safer world.
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Dr Harbinder ‘Herb’ Singh Brar
Clinical Professor, Loma Linda University & UC Riverside School of Medicine & California University of Sciences and Medicine
Founding Program Director, OB/GYN Residency & Medical Director, Maternal–Foetal Medicine Program, Riverside Community Hospital
California, USA
Dr Harbinder ‘Herb’ Brar is a highly respected physician, academic, and program builder whose work has shaped maternal–foetal medicine in California for decades. A Clinical Professor at leading medical schools, he founded and directed the OB/GYN Residency and the Maternal–Foetal Medicine Program at Riverside Community Hospital, building centres of excellence in high-risk pregnancy care. Board-certified across OB/GYN, Maternal–Foetal Medicine, and Clinical Genetics, he has trained generations of doctors while delivering advanced, compassionate care to thousands of families. Widely recognised as a top doctor, Dr Brar’s impact is defined by leadership, clinical excellence, and service-driven medicine.
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Dr Jawahar 'Jay' Kalra
Professor, Clinical Scientist, Educator
University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr. Jawahar ‘Jay’ Kalra is a globally respected physician, scientist, and educator whose work bridges medicine, culture, and community. From his early days in Aligarh to becoming a leading academic voice in Saskatchewan, his journey reflects perseverance shaped by deep values and an unwavering belief in the power of knowledge. Renowned for pioneering patient-safety reforms, advancing medical biochemistry, and championing multicultural harmony, Dr. Kalra has dedicated his life to service beyond the laboratory and clinic. Guided by humility and inclusivity, he continues to inspire through leadership, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to building stronger, compassionate communities.
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Dr Kailash Kumar Jain
Partner, Meethalal Jain & Co
Managing Trustee, UIT Educational Trust
Tamil Nadu, India
Dr Kailash Kumar Jain’s journey is a powerful expression of success that serves society. A respected Chartered Accountant and Partner at Meethalal Jain & Co, he has built a reputation for integrity through decades of professional excellence across audits, taxation, and financial advisory. Equally impactful is his commitment to education and social good, as Managing Trustee of UIT Educational Trust, he transformed an engineering college into a multidisciplinary university. Guided by his philosophy of “Learn, Earn, and Return,” his philanthropy spans education, civic initiatives, animal welfare, and community development, proving that true achievement lies in giving back with humility and purpose.
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Dr Kali Pradip Chaudhuri
Founder, KPC Medical College & Hospital
Founder and Chairman, KPC Group of Companies
Kolkata, India & Southern California, USA
Dr Kali Pradip Chaudhuri’s life embodies healing with purpose and enterprise with conscience. Trained across continents and board-certified in the United States, he rose from humble beginnings to become a respected orthopaedic surgeon and healthcare leader. As Founder of the KPC Group, he built institutions that extend care beyond individuals, establishing KPC Medical College & Hospital, healthcare facilities, and ventures spanning education and infrastructure. Equally defining is his philanthropy, supporting community health, education, and survivor care through dedicated foundations. A healer at heart and a builder in action, Dr Kali remains a soldier of humanity, serving with integrity, compassion, and vision.
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Dr Narendra Bhati
Founder, Supreme Pipes and Polymers Ltd
Founder, Dripking Industry Ltd
Lusaka, Zambia
Dr Narendra Bhati’s work is defined by institution-building with purpose. In Zambia, he has established and scaled enterprises across manufacturing, irrigation, food processing, power solutions, and construction, creating jobs, strengthening local supply chains, and introducing first-of-their-kind innovations like double emitter drip irrigation systems. Equally impactful is his social contribution: sustained support for orphanages, disability welfare, education, women and child initiatives, and cultural integration within the Indian diaspora. Bridging India and Africa through trade, trust, and service, his leadership reflects a rare balance of entrepreneurial discipline and human responsibility, where growth uplifts communities and success is measured by lives improved.
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Dr Nitin Shah
Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California, US
Dr Nitin Shah is a highly respected anesthesiologist and critical care specialist whose career spans decades of service, teaching, and clinical excellence. Trained in Vadodara and later at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York, he went on to lead the Surgical ICU at the Long Beach VA and now serves as Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at Loma Linda University Health. Guided by Jain values of compassion, humility, and selfless service, Dr Shah believes that true impact lies in empowering others. His work both in hospitals and in communities reflects a lifelong commitment to healing with purpose and humanity.
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Dr Prakash Madhavdas Heda
Pro Chancellor, Lukenya University
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
Dr Prakash Madhavdas Heda is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon whose life reflects a rare blend of medical excellence and deep social commitment. Trained in Nagpur, Mumbai, and the USA, he chose to serve in Kenya, driven by the belief that quality healthcare should never depend on money or access. From leading orthopaedic departments to holding key positions in global medical associations, his career is marked by service beyond borders. Guided by strong Indian values, Dr. Heda continues to uplift communities through healthcare initiatives, cultural work, and humanitarian outreach proving that success is meaningful only when it serves humanity.
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Dr Randeep Suneja
Founder, President, and Medical Director, Cardiology Center of Houston
Medical Doctor, US Heart and Vascular
Houston, Texas, USA
Dr Randeep Suneja’s professional journey is a testament to determination and compassion. Born in New Delhi, India, he excelled in science from a young age, paving the way for a medical career. After earning his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, he moved to the US in 1985, overcoming challenges and racial prejudice. Completing his cardiology and angioplasty fellowship, he founded the Cardiology Center of Houston with a small loan and one assistant. Today, his clinic boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, and Dr Suneja is recognized as a compassionate, skilled cardiologist, blending expertise with patient-centered care and decades of excellence.
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Dr Rasik Kantaria HSC
Founder & Chairman
Prime Bank Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
Dr Rasik Kantaria is a pioneering banker and compassionate community leader whose life reflects discipline, humility, and service. Born in Limuru and shaped by the strong values of a joint family, he built his journey from Kenya’s early Indian community to becoming Chairperson of Prime Bank Africa. A visionary who introduced relationship banking to East Africa, he also leads impactful efforts across healthcare, education, and disaster relief. Guided by the simple belief that help should be given quietly, he continues to strengthen institutions and lives, honouring his heritage, living his dharma, and building a legacy rooted in integrity and empathy.
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Dr Rewati Raman Sharma
Senior Consultant in Spine and Neurosurgery
NMC Specialty Hospital
Muscat, Oman
The man behind the creation of a fully-fledged neurosurgery department offering complex surgeries at Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Today, his name shines through his position as a Senior Consultant in Spine and Neurosurgery at NMC Speciality Hospital. With years of remarkable contributions in complex surgical procedures, his journey reflects more than his mastery over one of the challenging branches of surgery – it puts the lights on his unwavering commitment to saving lives with precision and advancing patient care. Decades of his expertise intertwined with his compassion has made him a trusted figure in neurosurgery.
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Dr Samin K Sharma MD
Director of Interventional Cardiology, SP and Seema Lohia Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Mount Sinai Health System
President, Dr Samin K Sharma Family Foundation Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
New York, USA
Dr Samin K. Sharma is one of the world’s foremost interventional cardiologists whose journey from Alwar to New York reflects discipline, brilliance, and purpose. A gold-medallist from SMS Medical College, he rose to become Director of Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai, known for the highest success rates in complex procedures and pioneering non-surgical cardiac treatments. His commitment to India continues through Eternal Hospital in Jaipur, where he mentors doctors and expands advanced, affordable care. Guided by the belief that excellence is a daily practice, Dr Sharma’s legacy spans healing, teaching, and transforming cardiac care across continents.
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Dr Sankar DasGupta
Professor of Practice, RKMVERI
Executive Chair & Founder, Electrovaya, a Nasdaq Company
Kolkata, India & Ontario, Canada
Dr Sankar DasGupta is a scientist, innovator, and social entrepreneur whose curiosity drives transformative impact. Founder of Electrovaya, a Nasdaq-listed battery company, he pioneered lithium-ion electric vehicles and holds over 75 patents. Beyond technology, he channels science for social good, donating hundreds of thousands of jackfruit, banana, and superfruit trees to rural India to combat malnutrition and create wealth. A lifelong learner, he continues research in materials science while mentoring global talent. Rooted in Indian values of curiosity, integrity, and education, Dr DasGupta bridges innovation and humanity, leaving a legacy that energizes both industry and society.
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Dr Sulekh Chand Jain
Past President
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
Nevada, USA
Dr Sulekh Chand Jain is an engineer, educator, and global ambassador of Jainism. After earning a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley, he had a distinguished aerospace career in the US. Since retiring in 1998, he has focused on promoting Jain values worldwide, co-founding the International School for Jain Studies and establishing Jain centers across North America. A past president of JAINA, Dr Jain’s philanthropy emphasizes education, ethics, and service, inspiring generations abroad to blend Indian values with global citizenship.
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Dr Umesh K Gidwani MD
Professor (Cardiology)
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, USA
Dr Umesh K Gidwani, Professor of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, has combined medical excellence with transformative social impact. He pursued medicine in India and the US, excelling in cardiology, pulmonary, and critical care. Beyond clinical work, he mentors immigrant medical students and supports Hindu-Sindhi refugees through UJAS-Jodhpur, providing education, shelter, and dignity. His research, teaching, and humanitarian initiatives have earned multiple accolades. Dr Gidwani’s life demonstrates how expertise, integrity, and service can uplift communities while honoring one’s cultural roots and values.
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Dr Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan
Chairman, Process Research ORTECH Inc
Chairman, Sringeri Vidya Bharti Foundation
Ontario, Canada
Dr Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan OC, Chairman of Process Research ORTECH Inc and Sringeri Vidya Bharti Foundation, is a globally recognized scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With a PhD from the University of Bombay, he transformed ORTECH into a leader in sustainable process technology, holds numerous patents, and has served as Adjunct Professor at McMaster University and University of Toronto. Beyond science, he promotes Indian cultural heritage and youth leadership through Sringeri Vidya Bharti, mentors students, and supports communities during crises. Guided by ‘Spirience’, the union of science and spirituality, he combines innovation, ethical leadership, and societal impact, leaving a lasting Indo-Canadian legacy.
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Dr Vithalbhai Devsibhai Dhaduk
President and Chairman
API-CORE; Synerx Pharmaceutical
United States
Dr Vithalbhai Devsibhai Dhaduk is a rare blend of healer, innovator, and philanthropist. From humble beginnings in Junagadh to becoming a respected neurologist in the United States, his journey is driven by simplicity, resilience, and purpose. As President and Chairman of API-CORE and Synerx Pharmaceutical, he bridges medicine and entrepreneurship with a mission to address neurological diseases. Equally powerful is his commitment to giving back through schools, hospitals, Gurukuls, and healthcare initiatives in India and abroad. Guided by the belief “Think simple. Act simple. Be simple,” Dr Dhaduk’s life reflects service beyond self.
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Drs Pallavi & Kiran C Patel
Founders
Drs Kiran & Pallavi Patel Family Foundation; Patel College of Global Sustainability
Florida, USA
Drs Pallavi and Kiran C Patel are physicians, philanthropists, and visionary leaders whose shared mission bridges healthcare, education, and culture. From Zambia and India to Tampa, Florida, they built pioneering medical practices, healthcare technology, and the Patel College of Global Sustainability. Through the Drs Kiran & Pallavi Patel Family Foundation, they fund hospitals, schools, performing arts, and community programs globally. Guided by Gandhian values and a commitment to service, they have transformed lives, including supporting underprivileged children, disaster relief, and medical research. Their enduring legacy is a blend of clinical excellence, compassion, and principled leadership that inspires generations worldwide.
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Harry Aurora
Chairman, Aurora Group of Companies
CEO, AURÓ & Thinking Maps
New York, USA
Harry Aurora’s journey of excellence is anchored in an unwavering purpose and a goal to serve. Turning every challenge into opportunity, he has built global ventures across real estate, finance, and education. He founded iTutor – an EdTech platform after the 2008 financial crisis, and later led Thinking Maps, impacting countless schools across the globe. As Chairman of Aurora Group and founder of Auro Golf, his vision remains driven by his values. Equally defining is his quiet philanthropy, supporting education, teacher training, and community institutions, guided by a simple belief: do good, and good follows.
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Harshavardhan Neotia
Chairman
Ambuja Neotia Group
Kolkata, India
When many moved abroad, he chose to build at home. Inspired by India’s cultural depth, Harshvardhan Neotia’s journey is shaped by the belief that thoughtful spaces can transform the lives of people. As Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, he reimagined Bengal’s landscape through housing, townships, hospitals, hotels, and educational institutions, where purpose leads profit. Besides significantly uplifting the standards of living of thousands of people, he has also made significant contributions to culture, heritage, healthcare, and education, from Jnana-Pravaha to women and child hospitals. For him, success lies in creating dignity, beauty, and lasting impact in everyday life.
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Jagdip Singh Ahluwalia
Servant Leader
Founding Secretary and Executive Director
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
Houston, Texas, US
From New Delhi to Houston, Jagdip Singh Ahluwalia has built a life defined by service, integrity, and bridge-building. An engineer turned community catalyst, he co-founded the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston and has led it for over two decades, strengthening trade, diplomacy, and collaboration between India and the US. Guided by Sikh values and a deep belief in paying it forward, he has championed global partnerships, humanitarian efforts, and mentorship. Jagdip’s journey reflects quiet leadership, cultural pride, and a lifelong commitment to bringing people and opportunities together.
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Kailash Chand 'KC' Agarwal
Founder and CEO
Siam Shine Star
Bangkok, Thailand
His legacy is defined not by scale alone, but by enduring trust, responsible growth, and a commitment to character, compassion, and community. His work reflects a rare blend of enterprise, foresight, and values-led leadership. From building Siam Shine Star into a trusted global diamond business to diversifying into real estate, investments, and sustainable agriculture, his impact spans industries and continents. By introducing technology, transparent practices, and strong global networks, he helped modernise the trade while preserving its ethical core. Equally significant is his quiet philanthropy, supporting education, community institutions, environmental initiatives, and disaster relief.
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Kailash Sathyarthi
Founder
Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion
New Delhi, India
Kailash Satyarthi is a global moral leader whose life’s work has transformed compassion into action and justice into policy. Founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan and the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, he has led the fight against child labour, trafficking, and modern slavery for over four decades. His leadership of the Global March against Child Labour helped secure ILO Convention 182, reshaping international law. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, Satyarthi’s legacy lies in restoring childhoods, mobilising global conscience, and proving that enduring social change begins with courage, empathy, and unwavering moral responsibility.
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Kirti 'Kenny' Desai
MD & President, TAK Group
MD, Aurous Financial
New Jersey, USA
Kirti ‘Kenny’ Desai is a visionary engineer and an entrepreneur whose career spans infrastructure, finance, real estate, and healthcare across India and the United States. As Managing Director and President of TAK Group and MD of Aurous Financial, he built a multi-sector enterprise from humble beginnings, contributing to landmark projects such as Newark International Airport and major public infrastructure in the US. Beyond business, he is a respected public leader, serving on the New Jersey Governor’s Advisory Council and the New Jersey–India Commission. Deeply rooted in faith and service, Kenny’s legacy lies in purposeful enterprise, community building, and values-driven leadership that transcends borders.
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Kuldeep Sharma
President & CEO, Crown Group of Hotels
President, Haryana Association of North America (HANA)
Ontario, Canada
The visionary behind Crown Grown of Hotels, his remarkable journey reflects the seamless blend of traditional Indian ethos and modern excellence. With purpose and perseverance, he has expanded the Crown Group into a trusted name synonymous with exceptional service. Beyond hospitality, he chairs the Haryana Association of North America (HANA). His contributions in the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce as a supporter and sponsor were nationally recognised when he received the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award. Today, his name stands high in the entrepreneurial circle, inspiring many in the present and future generations to come.
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KV Kumar
Founding Chairman Emeritus
Indian American International Chamber of Commerce
Washington, USA
KV Kumar, a visionary Indian-American leader, has spent decades bridging business, policy, and community. From advisory roles under six US Presidents to shaping US–India relations including contributions to the Civil Nuclear Agreement, he has influenced policy with precision and integrity. Founder of Diaspora Capital Advisors, Star, McLaughlin, Kumar & Ackerman, and IAICC, Kumar champions entrepreneurship, small businesses, and Indian-American advocacy, volunteering over 155,000 hours. A survivor of personal and professional adversity, he continues to mentor, empower, and create institutions. His legacy lies in transforming lives, strengthening communities, and exemplifying service, resilience, and cross-cultural impact.
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Lajpat Rai Munger
Founders
Munger Farms
California, US
The Munger Brothers – one of the world’s largest producers of blueberries and pistachios. Their brilliant minds and pioneering techniques are credited with the significant success of Munger Brother LLC and Munger Farms. They are also the founders of Naturipe Farms and have attracted partnerships with global agricultural businesses. Their vertically integrated model encompasses farming, processing through Crown Cold Storage and Crown Frozen Foods, and global distribution. Beyond their professional success, the two brothers also stand significant in the philanthropic circle through their remarkable contributions in the education and healthcare sectors.
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Lion Dr Surat Singh Malhotra
Founder & CMD, The Namdhari Group
Honorary Consul, Lesotho
Telangana, India
Lion Dr Surat Singh Malhotra, Founder & CMD of The Namdhari Group and Honorary Consul of Lesotho, has built a diversified business spanning events, agriculture, and jewellery, while strengthening industry associations and diplomatic ties. His philanthropy extends over four decades through Lions Clubs International, Red Cross, and multiple charitable trusts, providing health camps, medical aid, education, and community support. During crises like COVID‑19, he ensured staff welfare and continued service. Recognised nationally and internationally, Malhotra integrates professional excellence with humanitarian impact, leaving a legacy where leadership, social responsibility, and compassion advance hand in hand.
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Madhuri ‘Madhu’ Sheth
Executive Committee Member, Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
Co-Founder, Sheth Family Foundation & Sheth Foundation
Georgia, USA
Madhuri ‘Madhu’ Sheth is a pioneering community leader, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador. From teaching Gujarati in Chennai to co-founding the Sheth Family Foundation and Sheth Foundation in Atlanta, she has dedicated her life to education, spiritual growth, and cross-cultural outreach. As a key leader of the Jain Society of Greater Atlanta and JAINA, Madhu has built institutions that empower future generations, foster community engagement, and preserve Indian heritage abroad. Through her foundations, she supports scholarships, cultural initiatives, and charitable causes in India and the US. Her legacy is one of service, courage, and inspiring leadership.
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Mital Doshi
Design Director
Al Mizan Group
Dubai, UAE
Mital Doshi’s professional path reflects creativity, resilience, and versatility. After studying Fashion Design in Dubai and completing her master’s at FIDM, Los Angeles, she launched Lemonein in 2012, a brand inspired by multicultural influences that later expanded into home design. Her creativity also found expression in jewellery, including pieces for the national award-winning film Hellaro. Later, in Ahmedabad, she pioneered vegetarian and vegan sushi with her husband, Baiju. The pandemic brought her back to Dubai, where she joined Al Mizan Developers as Design Director. With La Zone, their design studio, she continues to innovate, blending tradition with modern creativity.
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Mukesh V Thakwani
Founder & CEO
B5 Plus Group
Tema, Ghana
Mukesh V Thakwani, Founder and CEO of B5 Plus Group, transformed Ghana’s steel industry, turning it into West Africa’s largest manufacturer and exporter while creating over 17,000 jobs. Since arriving in Ghana in 1996, he has combined industrial growth with social responsibility, promoting sustainable practices, education, and healthcare. Through initiatives like Delhi Public School International in Tema and pandemic relief efforts, Mukesh has uplifted communities, demonstrating that true leadership blends business success with service. His life is a testament to purpose, integrity, and the power of giving back to people, society, and the planet.
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Muthu G Mudaliar
Founding Director
DFW Hindu Temple, Irvine
Dallas Indian Lions
Muthu G Mudaliar’s journey is synonymous with resilience, vision, and service. Before moving to the US in 1966 and pursuing MS at the University of Iowa, he earned his Electrical Engineering degree from PSG College, Coimbatore. For a decade, he worked at IBM and then realised his zeal for entrepreneurship. Driven by his ambition to build a business empire, he earned an MBA degree in Finance. By entering the financial services at EF Hutton, his name stood under the top 30 traders nationally by the year 1985. Over the years, Mr. Mudaliar earned the title of a VIP Advisor, earning several awards. He also contributed to immigration reforms and has helped countless Indian professionals.
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Narendra Jain
Trader—Oil & Gas
Arihant Energy FZC
Dubai, UAE
Narendra Jain, founder of Arihant Energy FZC in Dubai, exemplifies service-driven leadership. From modest beginnings, he built a thriving business while uplifting the Indian diaspora abroad. He founded the UAE Jain Sangh and Jain Social Group, uniting thousands and fostering education, employment, and social welfare. Beyond business, he mentors, supports community initiatives, and champions philanthropy with humility. Guided by integrity, compassion, and resilience, Jain demonstrates that true success lies not in personal gain but in empowering others, strengthening communities, and creating a lasting legacy that bridges cultures while honoring Bharatiya values.
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Naveen C Shah
Founder & President
Navika Group
New York, USA
From eight dollars in his pocket to leading Navika Group across the US, Naveen C. Shah embodies determination and service. A Chartered Accountant turned real estate entrepreneur, he manages over 70 hotels and strengthens Indo-American ties through initiatives like NAIO. Beyond business, he unites communities as founder of the UAE Jain Sangh, mentors youth, and supports over 200 charitable causes. Guided by integrity and compassion, Naveen exemplifies that true success lies in empowering others. His legacy bridges cultures, nurtures the next generation, and reflects the enduring values of Bharatiya heritage.
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Nikita Kumawat & Ishwar Kumhar
Founders
Brandworks Technologies Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra, India
Nikita Kumawat and Ishwar Kumhar, founders of Brandworks Technologies, have transformed innovation into impact. Rising from humble beginnings in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, they built a thriving enterprise of over 300 employees, championing design-led manufacturing and Make in India. Their leadership emphasizes integrity, gender equality, and mentorship, exemplified by the Brandworks Incubator Research Foundation, which supports emerging entrepreneurs. Beyond business, they nurture the next generation with values of curiosity, compassion, and resilience. Together, Ishwar and Nikita embody vision, partnership, and purpose, proving that grounded ambition can create lasting national and global impact.
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Paresh Ratilal Mehta
Managing Director, Skyworld Travel and Tours Ltd
Director, Downtown Investments Ltd & Jwala Fireworks
Kampala, Uganda
Paresh Ratilal Mehta, Managing Director of Skyworld Travel and Tours Ltd in Uganda, embodies the spirit of an Indian-Ugandan entrepreneur and humanitarian. Born in Chalala, Gujarat, he carries forward his parents’ legacy of service through philanthropy, healthcare, and education. Since 2006, Paresh has built successful ventures while fostering community trust and ethical business practices. A cultural ambassador, he unites the diaspora and promotes Indian heritage abroad. Alongside his wife Ankita and daughter Nrupali, he balances family, business, and social impact, demonstrating that integrity, compassion, and purpose are the foundations of enduring global leadership. To know more about Paresh Ratilal Mehta
Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao (PVR Rao)
Management Consultant & Advisory Partner
Tact Consulting LLP
Nairobi, Kenya
Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao, founder of Tact Consulting LLP, embodies the spirit of service, ethics, and leadership. He rose from a modest, fatherless household to become a Chartered Accountant and CPA in Kenya. Since co-founding Tact Consulting in 1992, he has empowered Indian businesses in East Africa, created employment, and strengthened cross-border financial networks. A devout community leader, he co-founded the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple and leads cultural associations in Nairobi. Rao’s legacy lies in uplifting communities, fostering opportunities, and passing Indian values to future generations.
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Pradip Chopra
Chairman & Managing Director, PS Group
Chairman, iLead Institutions
Kolkata, India
Pradip Chopra’s journey is a powerful blend of professional excellence, philanthropy, and enduring legacy. Rising from humble beginnings, he built PS Group into one of Bengal’s foremost real-estate enterprises, completing over 200 landmark projects rooted in sustainability and community development. Beyond business, his philanthropic spirit shines through his contributions to education, healthcare, environmental protection, and heritage preservation, including initiatives in the Sundarbans and Murshidabad. As an educationist, author, and mentor, he has empowered generations through institutions like iLead. Pradip’s true legacy lies not only in iconic developments, but in the lives he has uplifted and the culture he continues to preserve.
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Preety Singh
Founder
SónChiraiya
Rajasthan, India
Preety Singh, founder of SónChiraiya, is transforming India’s handloom legacy into a global fashion statement. She combined engineering precision with entrepreneurial courage to revive Zari Kota weaves while empowering artisan communities. By creating a brand rooted in sustainability, she also encouraged fair wages, and women’s empowerment. For preserving craftsmanship, and elevating Indian textiles globally, she has earned the Heritage Craft Revival Excellence Award. Guided by values of independence, responsibility, and service, she leads with purpose, building a legacy that blends cultural heritage, modern design, and meaningful social impact for generations to come.
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Prof Jagdish Sheth
Charles H Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, Goizueta Business School (Emory University)
Founder, Sheth Leadership Academy
Duluth, Georgia, USA
Professor Jagdish Sheth is not just a scholar, he is a force that reshaped modern marketing. Decades ahead of trends, his theories, books, and institutions continue to guide global business thinking. Equally impactful is his philanthropy, advancing education, research, and leadership development across continents. Awarded the Padma Bhushan and celebrated worldwide, his legacy is defined by relevance, reinvention, and responsibility. Today, he remains a reminder that true leadership lies in curiosity, generosity, and the courage to keep learning.
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Prof Jawahar 'Jay' L Mehta
Stebbins Chair in Cardiology and Distinguished Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Arkansas, USA
His journey from a childhood shaped by partition to global prominence in cardiology is marked by professional excellence, impact, and purpose. A distinguished cardiologist, researcher, and academic leader, he has held senior leadership roles in the United States, including the Stebbins Chair in Cardiology and Distinguished Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Through decades of clinical practice, pioneering research, and mentorship, he has advanced cardiovascular care and trained generations of physicians. Grounded in humility and gratitude, Prof Mehta’s legacy lives on through his contributions to medicine, education, and the countless lives improved by his work.
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Rajendra Meghji Ved
Director
Lakhoo’s Exchange
Muscat, Oman
Rajendra Meghji Ved is a visionary entrepreneur whose leadership transformed a modest family venture into the dynamic Lakhoos Group of Companies in Oman. Armed with a commerce degree from Mumbai and shaped by the rapid development era under HM Sultan Qaboos, he expanded the business into a successful conglomerate with interests in textiles and money exchange services. Guided by patience, discipline, and a deep commitment to community, Rajendra balances enterprise with service. His active work with Gujarati associations, temple management, and Indian schools in Muscat reflects his belief that true success lies not just in building businesses, but in uplifting people.
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Ramesh Chotai
President, Bromed Pharmaceuticals Inc
Member of the Board, Canada India Foundation
Ontario, Canada
Ramesh Chotai is the President of Bromed Pharmaceuticals and a Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee. His journey showcases resilience and service. A pharmacist by training, Ramesh founded Bromed Pharmaceuticals, creating employment and strengthening India-Canada ties. Beyond business, he has championed philanthropy, supporting hospitals, temples, disaster relief, and the Indian diaspora worldwide. Guided by values of gratitude, integrity, and service, Ramesh has transformed personal adversity into a lifelong mission of giving back, leaving an enduring legacy for both his family and the global community.
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Sachin Purohit
Executive Director
SS Global Merchants Ltd; Shiv Mondial Trading House DMCC
Dubai, UAE
Sachin Purohit, Executive Director of SS Global Merchants Ltd and Shiv Mondial Trading House DMCC, has transformed global trade across Africa, India, and the UAE. Specialising in agricultural and natural products, he has created employment, strengthened cross-continental commerce, and set benchmarks in ethical entrepreneurship. Beyond business, Sachin actively invests in social impact: supporting orphanages, sponsoring education, aiding pilgrimages, funding healthcare initiatives, and establishing senior citizen and cancer care projects. His approach blends enterprise with empathy, ensuring wealth creates a legacy that uplifts communities while inspiring youth, artisans, and families to embrace resilience, generosity, and global citizenship.
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Sanjay Awasthi
Chairman and Managing Director
Tembo Steels (U) Ltd (TSUL)
Kampala, Uganda
Sanjay Awasthi, Chairman of Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, built TSUL from the ground up, creating one of East Africa’s largest steel enterprises and setting global benchmarks in sustainable steel production. Beyond business, he champions philanthropy, sponsoring life-saving surgeries for Ugandan children, supporting education, health, and environmental initiatives, and planting thousands of trees. Under his leadership, TSUL combines industrial excellence with social responsibility, impacting communities across Uganda. Awasthi’s vision demonstrates that business success and societal contribution are inseparable, creating lasting impact for employees, families, and the broader community while advancing ethical and sustainable industry practices.
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Sanjay Danchand Ghodawat
Founder & Chairman
Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Sanjay Dhanchand Ghodawat, a man with both intellect and instinct who refuses to take a step back from every setback he faces. He has transformed his life from chaos to comfort through courage, conviction, and compassion. Where many see fragmented business sectors, Sanjay Ghodawat leads a diversified conglomerate operating in various sectors such as consumer products, energy, education, aviation, retail and more, with a motive to create an interconnected impact. His devotion to sustainability and service-oriented leadership has truly made him a legend in the entrepreneurial sphere. His leadership goes beyond business – it reflects his higher calling to inspire, elevate, and empower the next generations.
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Sanjeev Sachdev
Founder and Director
Let’s Design Life (letsdesignlife.com)
Rajasthan, India
Sanjeev Sachdev, Founder of Let’s Design Life, has dedicated his career to unlocking human potential. Through coaching, leadership development, and motivational programs, he has impacted over 100,000 individuals across real estate, media, technology, and manufacturing. Beyond corporate mentoring, he focuses on underprivileged communities, conducting sessions at orphanages and NGOs, even delivering them from hospital beds during illness. His work fosters self-discovery, resilience, and conscious leadership. By blending professional excellence with philanthropy, Sanjeev has transformed lives, empowered women and youth, and created a ripple effect of purpose and personal growth that continues to shape society.
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Col (Rtd) Dr Mahinder & Sharad Tak
Radiation Oncologist & Art Collector
Founder, ST Systems Corporation
Washington DC, USA
Sharad and Mahinder Tak’s work reflects a rare alignment of professional excellence and purposeful giving. Sharad, an IIT-trained engineer, built ST Systems Corporation into a trusted US government technology partner and continues to strengthen academia through scholarships, engineering initiatives, and global development platforms. Mahinder’s impact spans medicine, military service, and civic leadership, serving as a radiation oncologist and retiring as a Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps. Together, their philanthropy advances healthcare, education, mentorship, and South Asian art, transforming personal success into lasting institutional and cultural impact.
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Shital Omprakash Agrawal
Chairperson, Silver Oak University
Managing Director, Pratt Muller Distributors Ltd.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The founder & the Chairman of Silver Oak University founded under Silver Oak Group of Institutes. Besides being an exceptional mentor, Shital Omprakash Agrawal is also the Managing Director of Visina Group of Industries AKA Pratt Muller Distributors Ltd. Under his leadership, many initiatives have been adopted to uplift the underprivileged, proving that success is not only measured with wealth but how the achievements empower the society. With his vision and desire to help countless lives, he focuses on tackling the employment crisis in the nation through the Housing Society that manages a National Skill Development Center under the Skill India Campaign of the Indian Government.
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Shreyas Ajmera
President
Seenergy Foods Ltd
Ontario, Canada
A well-respected businessman and a community leader whose name reflects vision and determination driven by the motive to promote vegetarianism, the core of Jainism. Under his exceptional leadership, what started as a thought has transformed into a thriving enterprise of Seenergy Foods Ltd. has not only flourished but also created a name synonymous with health, trust, quality, and progress. His entrepreneurial spirit has turned each challenge into a milestone. Each step by Shreyas Ajmera continues to shape and expand the vision and its reach into a beacon of success and sustainability.
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Sister Vedanti
Regional Director
Brahma Kumaris, Africa Region
Nairobi, Kenya
Her journey from Ranjan Pandya to Sister Vedanti reflects her deep faith and connection to Indian spirituality. Her dedicated leadership has been a groundbreaking success in the advancement of Brahma Kumaris across Africa and beyond. Under the guidance of Sister Vedanti, Brahma Kumaris has gained recognition and followers worldwide. Her initiatives and projects like The Serve Africa Project and The Write to God Project places the institution on the global stage and encourages people to reflect on their inner self. She has successfully expanded the centres of spiritual learning across continents, increasing the accessibility of knowledge and wisdom to diverse communities. Her name shines remarkably through her vision, action, and results.
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Sockalingam ‘Sam’ Kannappan
Charter Member, Society of Piping Engineers & Designers
Advisory Board Member, Asia Society
Texas, USA
Sockalingam ‘Sam’ Kannappan is a respected mechanical engineer, author, and industry leader whose work has shaped global piping engineering standards. After earning his Master’s from the University of Texas, he became a pioneer in pipe stress analysis, writing the widely used guide Introduction to Pipe Stress Analysis and creating EZFLEX software. His expertise led to appointments on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the US National PE Board, and the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. Grounded in honesty, humility, and service, Sam pairs technical excellence with deep compassion, using his knowledge to mentor, guide, and make life easier for others.
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Suresh Gandhi
CEO
Max Technical Electrical Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
A man who arrived in Dubai in 1976 with limited resources but unlimited determination in his pockets. He began his journey with struggles, but he did not let his vision get out of sight. He founded AI Sameir Electricals in the year 1985 that marked his beginning as a businessman. Later, he established Max Technical electrical Trading LLC and All Bright Electricals LLC. Under his leadership, his companies earned a reputation for trust and quality. Due to recession, his ventures faced a setback. However, Suresh Gandhi refused to stepback and decided to rise again from the scratch. Today, he stands tall, with his head high, showcasing his leadership in the electrical trading industry.
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Sushil Kejriwal
Managing Director
Supra Group
Delhi, India
Sushil Kejriwal, Managing Director of Supra Group, transformed his family business into a diversified conglomerate spanning infrastructure, renewable energy, and agriculture. Born in Kolkata, he learned resilience and integrity from his parents while witnessing their rebirth after upheaval. Joining Supra after engineering studies, he built the company with a people-first approach, prioritizing ethics, employee welfare, and community service. Through rural water projects, healthcare initiatives, and education support, he blends business success with social impact. A mentor and family man, Sushil instills discipline, humility, and leadership-as-service in his children and young professionals, leaving a lasting legacy.
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Swatantra Vijay Jain
Co-Founder & Chairman, Jain Vishwa Bharati Houston
Partner, Vinmar International Limited
Texas, USA
Swatantra Vijay Jain, co-founder of Jain Vishwa Bharati Houston and partner at Vinmar International, embodies integrity, service, and spiritual grounding. Partition shaped his early lessons in humility, hard work, and giving back. After moving to the US, he helped build Vinmar into a global petrochemicals leader, always upholding ethics and trust. Guided by Jain principles, he co-founded meditation and educational initiatives, supporting underprivileged children and preserving Jain heritage. A devoted family man, Swatantra believes true success lies beyond material gains, in selfless service, honesty, and nurturing values across generations.
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Tilak Agarwal
President, SIP Industries
Houston, Texas, US
Tilak Agarwal’s journey reflects the strength, discipline, and resilience shaped by his early years in Calcutta. From learning trade at his father’s modest export firm to rebuilding his life in America with just two suitcases, his rise has been defined by hard work and unwavering will. As President of SIP Industries, he transformed a three-person operation into a global enterprise spanning the US, India, China, and Japan. Guided by deep spiritual values and supported by his family, Tilak believes growth comes from challenging one’s limits, a principle that continues to shape his life and leadership.
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Vikrant V Purohit
Managing Director
Vinayak Real Estate Group
Gujarat, India
Vikrant V Purohit’s journey is driven by an unwavering belief that positivity can shape both business and society. As Managing Director of Vinayak Real Estate Group, he has built people-centric developments rooted in trust, sustainability, and long-term value. Guided by learning, collaboration, and innovation, he expanded the group through thoughtful partnerships and customer-focused projects across Gujarat. Beyond brick and mortar, his work reflects care for communities and the environment, promoting greener, healthier urban spaces. For Vikrant, success is meaningful only when it uplifts people, nurtures harmony, and leaves behind a positive footprint for future generations.
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Vishal Shah
Director and Partner
Siana Developers Group
Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya
Vishal Shah is a self-made entrepreneur whose journey from a small hardware store in Thika to co-founding Siana Developers Group is a story of grit, vision, and deep-rooted values. Starting with just US$100, he rose through determination, strong negotiation skills, and an unwavering belief in hard work. In 2017, he co-established Siana Developers Group, which has since delivered over 2.5 million sq ft of residential and commercial projects across Kenya. Grounded in humility and guided by his mother’s teachings, Vishal continues to build with integrity, community spirit, and a commitment to creating opportunities for others.
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