Ratilal Mohanlal Borisagar (born 31 August 1938) is one of the most respected and influential writers in modern Gujarati literature. Known especially for his humour, satire, and insightful essays, Borisagar’s work has entertained and enlightened…
For over three decades, Shri Ramchandra Godbole and Smt. Suneeta Godbole have stood as living examples of compassionate service, transforming lives in India’s most underserved tribal regions. Their extraordinary lifelong commitment to healthcare, wellness education,…
In the expansive landscape of Indian media, few individuals have had as profound an impact on community-centric broadcasting as Ramamurthy Sreedher. Revered as the “Father of Community Radio in India”, Sreedher’s work over more than…
In India’s parliamentary democracy, the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker is designed to be impartial, authoritative, and above party politics. Once elected, a Speaker is expected to rise above political affiliations and act as…
Rama Reddy Mamidi was a towering figure in India’s cooperative movement and rural development landscape. His impactful life’s work spanned five decades and transformed the lives of countless farmers, dairy producers, and rural communities across…
Rajastapathi Goundar, a master sculptor from Salem in Tamil Nadu, India, has been conferred the Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, for his lifelong contributions to the art of traditional sculpture. His…
In the vibrant tapestry of India’s cultural arts, certain figures stand as living embodiments of centuries-old traditions, preserving and evolving them with tireless devotion. Raghuveer Khedkar is one such luminary: a legendary exponent of Tamasha,…
Raghupat Singh, a name that may not have been widely known beyond agricultural circles before 2026, has emerged as a symbol of sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation and grassroots innovation. In a rare honour for a…
Rabilal Tudu stands as one of the most respected voices in Santali literature, a language native to the Santhal tribal community in India. Born in 1949 in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal, Tudu’s life…
Ramaswamy Venkata Subra Mani — widely known as RVS Mani — is a former Indian civil servant whose career and post-retirement advocacy have made him a distinctive figure in debates around bureaucratic integrity, national security,…