Name: Geeta PatilProfession: Entrepreneur & Startup FounderLocation: Maharashtra, India 1. Journey — From Determination to National Recognition “Every successful journey begins with a belief in one simple idea.” The story of Geeta Patil is not just about entrepreneurship — it is about courage, persistence, and the power of believing in your dream. Born and raised in … Read more
Name: Mamata SapkalProfession: Social Worker, Founder of an Orphan Support InitiativeLocation: Maharashtra, India 1. Journey — From Personal Struggles to a Life of Compassion “True motherhood is not defined by birth… but by love.” The journey of Mamata Sapkal is not just a story of social service — it is a story of a woman who turned compassion … Read more
Name: Shantanu NaiduProfession: Entrepreneur, Author, General Manager – Tata GroupLocation: Mumbai, India 1. Journey — From a Simple Idea to a Life-Changing Connection “Sometimes mentorship finds you when your intention is pure.” Shantanu Naidu’s journey is not just about career growth — it is about how compassion can open extraordinary doors. Born in Pune, Shantanu is … Read more
Name: Ritesh AgarwalProfession: Founder & Group CEO, OYOLocation: Gurugram, India 1. Journey — From Rayagada to a Global Vision “Big dreams don’t ask where you come from.” Ritesh Agarwal’s journey is not just about building a company — it is about believing that even a teenager from a small town can disrupt a global industry. Born … Read more
Name: Jyothi ReddyProfession: Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO, Key Software SolutionsLocation: Phoenix, USA 1. Journey — From Cotton Fields to Corporate Leadership “Your beginnings do not decide your destiny… your courage does.” Jyothi Reddy’s life story is not just about business success — it is about rising from extreme poverty to global leadership. Born into a poor … Read more
Name: Radhika GuptaProfession: Managing Director & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Management LimitedLocation: Mumbai, India 1. Journey — From Childhood Challenges to Boardroom Brilliance “Leadership is not about perfection… It’s about resilience.” Radhika Gupta’s journey is not just a success story — it is the story of a woman who turned personal adversity into professional strength. Due to … Read more
Name: Varun ShrivastavaProfession: Social Entrepreneur, Founder of an Initiative for Homeless ChildrenLocation: Nagpur 1. Journey — From IIT Classrooms to the Streets of Compassion “Real education is not just about success… it is about service.” Born in the small village of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, Varun Shrivastava’s life journey is not only the story of an … Read more
Name: Shradha SharmaProfession: Entrepreneur, Founder of YourStoryLocation: Bengaluru, India 1. Journey — From a Small-Town Dream to a National Media Revolution “Leadership is not about power… it is about giving people a voice.” Shradha Sharma’s journey is not just the story of an entrepreneur — it is the story of a woman who transformed India’s … Read more
Name: Ashok DeshmaneProfession: IT Engineer, FounderLocation: koyali Phata, Pune Some life stories remind us that true success is not measured by salary packages or job titles, but by the impact we create in the lives of others. The journey of Ashok Deshmane, an IT engineer who chose compassion over comfort, is one such powerful example. His transformation … Read more
Name: Dr. Thejo Kumari AmudalaProfession: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Global Peace AdvocateLocation: Hyderabad Recognition becomes truly meaningful when it honors a life dedicated to purpose, impact, and service. The Bharat Ratna Sammaan 2025 stands as a tribute to such dedication, celebrating individuals whose work creates lasting change in society. Among those recognized, Dr. Thejo Kumari Amudala emerges as a … Read more
