Explore the untold stories of India's most influential figures through 'Icons of India'—a unique endeavor dedicated to celebrating the architects of change. From the sciences to the arts, these trailblazers have not just shaped a nation but have uplifted countless lives and inspired progress across the globe.
Join us on a voyage through their journeys, achievements, and enduring legacies that continue to resonate today. Discover the icons who made India.
Visionary in Sustainable Development
Meet the Visionaries Who Sculpted a Nation
Pioneer in Design and Development
Voices of Change
Architect of India's Economic and Governance Frameworks
Trailblazers of Transformation
Pioneering Technocrat and Policy Advocate
Kiran Karnik
Kiran Karnik, a distinguished Indian technocrat and author, notably led NASSCOM, significantly advancing the IT industry, and contributed to ISRO’s first satellite launch. He is also a respected public policy commentator and author, focusing on topics like governance and economic development
Pioneer of India's Biotech Revolution
Architect of India’s Space and Education Policies
K. Kasturirangan
Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, a prominent space scientist and former ISRO head, has significantly influenced India's space and education sectors. He chaired the development of the National Education Policy 2020 and now oversees the new National Curriculum Framework, while also serving as a trustee at the Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Pioneers of Progress
Revitalizing India’s Medical Heritage
Darsan Shankar
Darshan Shankar, an influential health activist, has significantly contributed to reviving India's medical heritage through initiatives like the Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions and founding the Trans-disciplinary University in Bangalore, earning national and international recognition, including the Padma Shri.
Master of Contemporary Indian Art
Jatin Das
Jatin Das, a prominent contemporary artist from India, has influenced the art world with his versatile mastery in painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Educated at Sir J. J. School of Art, his works, known for their vibrant colors and thematic depth, explore Indian mythology and culture. Das's extensive exhibitions and numerous accolades underscore his significant impact on the arts.
Architect of India's e-Governance Landscape
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Pioneering Technocrat and Policy Advocate
Kiran Karnik
Kiran Karnik, a distinguished Indian technocrat and author, notably led NASSCOM, significantly advancing the IT industry, and contributed to ISRO’s first satellite launch. He is also a respected public policy commentator and author, focusing on topics like governance and economic development.
Pioneer of India's Biotech Revolution
Architect of India’s Space and Education Policies
K. Kasturirangan
Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, a renowned Indian space scientist and former ISRO head, has significantly shaped India's space and educational policies. He has served as Chancellor of Central University of Rajasthan and NIIT University, and led the development of the National Education Policy 2020. Currently, he chairs a committee crafting India’s new National Curriculum Framework and is a trustee at the Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Navigators of the Future
Visionaries in Action
Architect of India's Economic Planning
Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, a distinguished Indian economist and civil servant, has significantly shaped India’s economic policies as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, a role equivalent to a Cabinet Minister. He also served as the first Director of the Independent Evaluation Office at the International Monetary Fund, bringing extensive experience and insight into global and national economic strategies.
Veteran Leader in Indian Business
R.Gopalakrishnan
R. Gopalakrishnan, with over fifty years in leadership roles, has notably influenced Indian corporate circles. He has held key positions including Chairman of Unilever Arabia, MD of Brooke Bond Lipton, and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever, and served as a Director of Tata Sons and various Tata companies. An alumnus of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program, he is also a respected author and inspirational speaker.
Innovator in Telecommunications and IT
Madhukar Pitke
Prof. Madhukar Vishwanath Pitke, an esteemed scientist, has advanced telecommunications and IT with pioneering work in mobile network systems and central office switching technologies. His career spans over 35 years at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, where he also developed a significant parallel processor for weather research. Prof. Pitke holds fellowships in multiple prestigious engineering institutes and serves as an Adjunct Professor at IIIT Bangalore.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Leaders of Legacy
Visionary in Design and Cultural Curation
Rajeev Sethi
Rajeev Sethi, a renowned Indian designer, scenographer, and art curator, has been internationally acclaimed for his creative designs. Mentored by icons such as Ray and Charles Eames and trained in Paris, Sethi's contributions include founding the Asian Heritage Foundation and designing Delhi’s first discotheque. He also curated the Jaya He GVK New Museum at Mumbai’s T2 terminal. In 1986, his exceptional contributions were recognized with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honor.
Distinguished Civil Servant and Former Chief Election Commissioner
S .Y. Quraishi
Shahabuddin Yaqoob Quraishi, an esteemed Indian civil servant and IAS officer from the 1971 Haryana cadre, served as the 17th Chief Election Commissioner of India, following Navin Chawla in July 2010. Prior to this, he was a Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Quraishi, who holds a PhD in communications and social marketing, has significantly contributed to the governance and electoral processes in India.
Luminary in Innovation and Scientific
Advancement
Ramesh Mashelkar
Ramesh Raghunath Mashelkar, an esteemed Indian chemical engineer, has made significant contributions to polymer science as the former Director-General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Celebrated for his innovative research and numerous accolades, Mashelkar has been a staunch advocate for integrating science with policy to boost India’s socio-economic development. His involvement in various national and international advisory boards underscores his influential role in shaping science and technology leadership.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Champions of Innovation
Veteran Journalist and Global Commentator
Saeed Naqvi
Saeed Naqvi, a distinguished Indian journalist, is known for his insightful interviews with world leaders and prominent figures both in India and internationally. His work has been featured across major global and Indian publications, including the BBC News, The Guardian, Washington Post, and The Indian Express. Naqvi also served as editor of the World Report, a foreign affairs syndication service, and has been a steadfast voice in television commentary, enhancing public discourse on global and national issues.
Trailblazer in Mathematics and Advocacy
Sujatha Ramadorai
Dr. Sujatha Ramadorai is a distinguished mathematician known for her contributions to algebraic theory, arithmetic geometry, and noncommutative Iwasawa theory. Her work, which has influenced fields like number theory and cryptography, earned her the ICTP Ramanujan Prize, marking her as the first and only Indian recipient. A vocal advocate for women in science, Dr. Ramadorai also serves on advisory councils, including the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
Architect of India’s IT Excellence
S. Ramadorai
Subramanian Ramadorai, a pivotal figure in India's IT industry, served as an adviser to the Prime Minister on the National Council on Skill Development and held roles equivalent to a Cabinet Minister. He led Tata Consultancy Services as CEO and MD from 1996 to 2009, transforming it into a global IT giant with over 200,000 employees and revenues surpassing $20 billion. He currently chairs several prestigious educational and technological institutions.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Catalysts of Change
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Montek Singh
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
R. Gopalakrishnan
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Mahukar Pitke
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
"Innovators in Action
Voices of Change
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Voices of Change
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Catalysts of Change
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Montek Singh
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
R. Gopalakrishnan
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Mahukar Pitke
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Steering Transformation in Business and Governance
Arun Maira
Arun Maira is a renowned management consultant and author, with a distinguished tenure on India's Planning Commission. His career spans significant roles at Tata Steel and the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on leadership and economic strategy. Maira's writings advocate for transformative governance and sustainable economic policies. He actively contributes to various organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
Navigators of the Future
A Luminary in Global Business Leadership
Vikram Singh Mehta
Vikram Singh Mehta, a distinguished business leader, currently serves as Chairman at the Centre For Social & Economic Progress and holds leadership roles in various other organizations, including L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd. His extensive career includes past roles such as Chairman of the Shell Group of Companies in India and Executive Chairman of Brookings India. A former member of the Indian Administrative Service, Mehta has also been a Senior Economist at Phillips Petroleum and Managing Director at Shell Egypt. His profound influence is acknowledged across 28 boards, including the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Fletcher School of Law.
Visionary Leader in Indian Industry
Tarun Das
Tarun Das, a distinguished Indian industrialist, has shaped Indian industry through his long tenure at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), serving as its director general and later as chief mentor. Educated at the University of Calcutta and Manchester University, and honored with a DSc from the University of Warwick, Das has chaired significant international dialogues and served on boards of major companies like Haldia Petrochemicals and Bajaj Auto Finance. Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2006, he remains a guiding force in global business as a trustee of the Aspen Institute's Indian chapter.
Visionary Scientist and Educator
Y.S. Rajan
Dr. Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan, widely known as Y S Rajan, is a celebrated Indian scientist, educator, and administrator, currently serving as Honorary Distinguished Professor at the Indian Space Research Organisation. His significant contributions to the management of science, technology, and innovation have marked him as a key figure in the field. In recognition of his extensive work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012. Rajan's collaborations with notable figures like Abdul Kalam have further solidified his status as a leading scientist in India.
Inspiration Behind
Guiding Light
Sam Pitroda, a visionary telecom inventor, serves as both the inspiration and anchor for "Icons of India," guiding the project's mission to illuminate the transformative figures shaping the nation. His pioneering work in telecommunications has been instrumental in India's technological evolution, making him a quintessential icon of innovation.
Sam Pitroda
Inspiration
Icons of India" is a project dedicated to revealing the untold stories of India's pivotal figures—those whose vision and actions helped transform India into a global powerhouse. It explores the significant contributions and historical achievements of leaders from various sectors that are not typically covered in school curriculums, providing inspiration and education.
This initiative aims to preserve and celebrate India's rich historical narrative, often overlooked in mainstream accounts. By documenting the critical moments, challenges, and triumphs of these icons, we enhance understanding and appreciation of their impact. "Icons of India" not only honors their legacy but also serves as a source of motivation for future generations, demonstrating how visionary leadership and resilience can influence a nation's destiny.
About
Team
Rajeev Kumar : Design & Edit
Rakesh Patel : Coordinator
Dipali Sikand : Co-Host