Jewels of South India
Leading & Emerging Global Personalities
Jewels of South India – Leading & Emerging Global Personalities is the 31st book from Maneesh Media. Released in 2017, this unique collection celebrates people from South India who turned their struggles into global success.
The region is full of talent, much like the Deccan Plateau is full of rich minerals. The book inherits the same tradition. It features a diverse cast, from ancient kings like Rajaraja Chola to modern heroes like former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
These stories narrate their tough times, heartbreaks, and financial struggles. They portray how they utilised resilience and gratitude to move forward. The collection proves that true success is a result of hard work, honesty, and passion – not just luck.
The jewels in the book span across various industries, from business to community work. Their paths from humble beginnings to global fame show the pride and innovation of South India. Maneesh Media is honoured to present these stories and inspire the next generation to strive and make a worldwide impact.
People Inside The Book
Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani
Creator - Thyrocare, Mumbai (INDIA)
Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese
Director & CEO - Hindustan Group of Institution (HGI) Pro Chancellor-Hindustan University, Chennai (INDIA)
Dr. Ausaf Sayeed
Consul General - Consulate General of India, Chicago, USA
Dr. Arathi Krishna
Deputy Chairman, NRI Forum Karnataka, Bengaluru, INDIA
Azim Hashem Premji
Chairman - Wipro, Bengaluru, INDIA
A.V.R. Chowdary
Founder Chairman - G&C Global Consortium Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, INDIA
Bollineni Seenaiah
Managing Director - BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd., Hyderabad, INDIA
Dr. Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty
Founder & CEO, NMC health, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bangalore Thammiah Ramachandra
Secretary & Correspondent - Dharmarathnakara Dr. Mahalingam Institute of Paramedical Science & Research, Erode, INDIA
Dr. Badra Colony Subbaraya Sastry Srinath
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Bengaluru, INDIA
Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa
President, BJP, Shimoga, INDIA
Dr. C.K. Rajkumar
Founder, Sujatha Bio Tech, Chennai, INDIA
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
Chairman & Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Narayana Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru, INDIA
Dr. Dinker B. Rai,
Chairman of Dept. of Surgery, Interfaith Medical Center, New York, INDIA
George Abraham
Chairman, Indian national Overseas Congress, New York, USA
Girish Arora
CEO, SeaShell Hotels & Resorts, Port Blair, INDIA
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi
Chairperson & CEO, PepsiCo, Greenwich, USA
Jeyasree Ravi
Founder & CEO, Palam Silks, Chennai, INDIA
K. Srinivasan
Founder & MD, Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited, Coimbatore, INDIA
Kabeer Jalaluddin
Chairman, Delta Printing Press, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Kailash Kumar Jain CA
Partner - Meethalal Jain & Co. Auditors, Coimbatore (INDIA)
Kumarpal
CEO, Varada Diamonds, Bengaluru, INDIA
KV Bhaskar Raju
Director, The Chancery Hotels, Bengaluru, INDIA
Lalit Mangal
Co Founder, Commonaloor.com, Bengaluru, INDIA
Mohamad Faroqui
Founder & CEO, Malak Designs Inc., New York, USA
Mohamed Hashim Jadwet
Director & Managing Partner, Jadwet Group of Companies, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Island
MP Ahammed
Chairman, Malabar Group of Companies, Calicut, Kerala, INDIA
Dr. Muhammed Majeed
Founder & MD, Sami Labs Limited, Bengaluru, INDIA
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy
Founder & Chairman, Infosys, Bengaluru, INDIA
Narender Surana
MD, Surana Group, Secunderabad, Telangana, INDIA
Dr. Narendra R. Kumar
Former President, AAP Michigan USA
His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmala NandaNatha Mahaswamiji
President Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, Mandya, Karnataka, INDIA
Parasmal Shikhermal ‘P.S.’ Surana
Founder Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai, Tamil nadu, INDIA
Pamidimukkala Venkata Sambasiva Rao
Managing Director & Promoter Alpharama Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya
Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao
Chairman TACT Consultancy Services Nairobi, Kenya
Pranjal Dhariwal
CEO & Managing Partner Solar Quest LLP, Chennai, Tamil nadu, INDIA
Rajendra Kumar Misra
Founder Director Center for Smart Cities, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
Rajeeb Kumar Roy
Founder & Director, Agriplast Tech India Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
Rajkumar Ladha
Chairman & MD Marble Centre International, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
Ratansi Patel
CEO Stellar Group Hyderabad, Telangana INDIA
R. Sreenivasa
Chief Engineer Communications & Buildings, Bengaluru, Karnataka INDIA
S. Abhaya Kumar
CEO & Managing Director Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Chennai Tamil nadu, INDIA
Shantilal J. Shah
Founder Director Charu Perfumery House Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
Sumesh Wadhera
MD AOJ Media Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru Karnataka, INDIA
Dr. Sunita Kanumury
Diplomat American Board of Allergy & Immunology Asthma & Allergy Care P.C., New Jersey, USA
Sunny Kulathakal
Global Ambassador GOPIO, Bahrain
Dr. Sunny Kurian
Chairman, Dr Sunny Healthcare Group Sharjah, UAE
Tulla Devender Goud
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA
TG Venkatesh
Chairman TGV Group of Industries Kurnool, Telangana, INDIA
Dr. Tejaswini AnanthKumar
Managing Trustee & Chairperson Adamya Chetana Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA
Dr. Thomas Abraham
Chairman GOPIO, Fairfield, USA
TSG Bhasker
CEO TSG Group, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Island
Viivekk Gupta
CEO & MD Vinayak Travels Chennai, Tamil nadu, INDIA
Dr. Vinod Surana
Partner & CEO Surana & Surana International Attorneys Chennai, Tamil nadu, INDIA
Yusuff Ali Musaliam Veettil Abdul Kader
Founder & MD Lulu Group International Abu Dhabi UAE Founder - Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai (INDIA)
Yanktesh Permal Reddy
Chairman Reddy Group Auckland Newzealand
