At just seven years old, Tanvish Mehta is already building a journey that few adults could claim, one that spans academics, public speaking, literature, sport, and a deep curiosity about Indian mythology and values. A Class III student at GD Goenka Public School, Model Town, New Delhi, Tanvish has emerged as a confident, expressive young achiever whose interests reach well beyond the conventional classroom.

Among his most distinctive achievements is his association with the book “10 Divine Lessons by Lord Krishna,” a project rooted in his early fascination with Indian philosophy and the timeless values associated with the deity. For Tanvish, the book represents more than a literary milestone. It reflects his effort to understand and share meaningful life lessons in a way that resonates with young readers.

His communication skills have found further expression through the TED-Ed Voice Masters Club, where, under the mentorship of Mrs. Chhavi Mehta, he has taken on a series of significant speaking opportunities. His journey has included an appearance with Radio Mirchi, a speech delivered at IIT Delhi, and a turn as a young TED Speaker at a TED-Ed event hosted at GD Goenka School, Paschim Vihar.

Tanvish’s achievements are not confined to the stage or the page. A passionate competitive skater, he has earned silver and bronze medals at open-state and Delhi State Championship level events, a pursuit that has instilled discipline, focus, and perseverance alongside his creative pursuits. He has also explored acting, singing, and hands-on learning through school activities, including representing a community helper and contributing to an astronomy exhibition.

Behind this expansive journey stand his parents, Taani and Bishu Mehta, who have encouraged him to explore his many interests while staying grounded in kindness, discipline, and humility. For them, every achievement matters, but the larger goal remains helping Tanvish grow into a confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individual.

At seven, Tanvish Mehta stands only at the beginning of his story. Yet across the skating rink, the speaking platform, and the pages of literature, he continues to explore new possibilities, a reminder that age need not define ambition, and that with the right encouragement, children can begin finding their voice remarkably early.

Some journeys are defined by a single achievement. Others are built over years through consistency, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to one’s craft. Dr. Sakshi Duggal Kumria’s journey belongs firmly to the latter, an evolution from expertise and entrepreneurship into a powerful national and international media presence, marked by more than five hundred awards, two Forbes features, and recognition across global platforms.

An entrepreneur, celebrity numerologist, global healer, Vastu expert, and official TEDx speaker, Dr. Sakshi has built a distinctive identity in the world of numerology and holistic guidance. Today, her name carries weight not only for her expertise but for an expanding presence across television, magazines, and digital media.

Among her proudest milestones is being featured by Forbes twice, a distinction that places her among professionals whose work has earned significant editorial attention on one of the world’s most prestigious platforms. Her accomplishments extend well beyond this, spanning the covers and cover stories of numerous magazines, along with extensive features in print and digital publications, each appearance reinforcing her position as a recognisable and trusted voice in her field.

Her journey has also crossed international borders, with honours and recognition on platforms in Dubai and London reflecting the growing global appeal of her work. Television has played an equally defining role. Dr. Sakshi has appeared across numerous global media platforms, sharing her insights through interviews and features, and her successful show on Sadhna Channel marked a significant progression, from being featured in media to becoming a television personality with a platform entirely her own.

Her presence as an official TEDx speaker has offered another prestigious avenue for sharing her ideas with a wider audience, while her recognition as Best Numerologist 2025 adds a further accolade to an already extensive list of achievements. Across numerology, Vastu, healing, entrepreneurship, and public communication, she has built a multifaceted professional identity rather than confining herself to a single role.

What truly distinguishes her story is not any one milestone, but the sheer breadth and consistency of a journey that continues to expand. Magazine covers, Forbes features, international honours, television appearances, and a growing digital community have each become chapters in a career that shows no signs of slowing.

Today, Dr. Sakshi Duggal Kumria stands at an exciting point in her journey, recognised across multiple platforms and increasingly visible on the international stage. With continued media interest and new opportunities unfolding, her next chapter promises to be yet another step in a story that is, by every indication, still being written.

Director, Poonawalla Group

Some people choose a lane. Michelle Poonawalla chooses the entire road. As Managing Director of the Poonawalla Group and the Poonawalla Engineering Group, Michelle occupies one of India’s most prestigious seats of industrial leadership, steering a legacy enterprise with the precision of a strategist and the imagination of a creative.

Yet to define her by business alone would be to miss the fuller, richer picture entirely. Granddaughter of Jehangir Vazifdar, the celebrated architect of South Mumbai who counted M.F. Husain and S.H. Raza among his contemporaries, Michelle grew up in a home where art was not decoration, it was conversation.

Educated in Interior Design and Arts at the American College, London, she returned to India with a trained eye and a restless intellect, one that has since found expression across boardrooms, gallery walls, luxury interiors, and global conservation stages in equal measure.

Her art, which is technically adventurous and emotionally resonant, has been exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the 7th Mediations Biennale in Poland, and the Parma Art Fair in Italy, among others.

Working at the intersection of video mapping, motion sensors, and traditional canvas, she uses her practice to explore memory, identity, climate change, and the fragility of the natural world.

Off the canvas, she is an equally committed philanthropist, with her family’s legacy spanning cancer care buildings, schools, and medical units across Pune, and a passionate environmental advocate who has lent her voice and visibility to causes from tiger conservation to elephant welfare.

Recipient of the Shiromani Award at the NRI World Summit 2022 in the United Kingdom, Michelle Poonawalla is, above all else, proof that the most compelling lives are the ones that refuse to be summarised.

1. As Director, you have been a catalyst for “revitalizing and modernizing” the group’s manufacturing operations. What is your philosophy on balancing the heritage of a long-standing group with the disruptive technologies of the modern industrial era?

Legacy provides both credibility and a sense of identity, but long-term relevance depends on the ability to evolve. The approach is to preserve core strengths, values, craftsmanship, and institutional knowledge while thoughtfully integrating advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and global competitiveness.

Modernization, in that sense, is not disruptive for its own sake. It is a calibrated progression that strengthens what already exists while preparing for what lies ahead.

2. Your strategic focus on Human Resources is credited with propelling the Poonawalla Group to new heights. In an increasingly automated world, why do you believe a “people-first” approach remains a business’s strongest competitive advantage?

While automation drives efficiency and consistency, it is people who bring context, judgment, and innovation. A people-first philosophy ensures that organizations remain agile and future-ready, because empowered individuals are more likely to anticipate change rather than react to it.

Investing in human capital builds not just capability but culture, and culture remains one of the most enduring differentiators in a highly automated world.

3. From heavy manufacturing to luxury interior development in Mumbai and Alibag, your portfolio is incredibly diverse. How do you shift your mindset when moving from the high-precision world of engineering to the aesthetic-driven world of luxury real estate?

Working across sectors requires an ability to operate with both precision and sensitivity. Engineering environments demand structured thinking, technical accuracy, and operational discipline, whereas luxury development is inherently experiential, requiring an understanding of aesthetics, emotion, and spatial storytelling.

The transition lies in adapting the lens, while maintaining a consistent commitment to excellence, detail, and long-term value creation across both domains.

4. You are often described as a “polymath of celebrated stature.” How does your background as an accomplished artist inform your “strategic acumen” when making high-stakes business decisions?

An artistic practice cultivates a heightened sense of awareness, the ability to observe, interpret, and engage with complexity more intuitively. This perspective becomes invaluable in strategic decision-making, particularly when navigating ambiguity or incomplete information.

It encourages lateral thinking, measured risk-taking, and a deeper appreciation for nuance, all of which contribute to more balanced and forward-looking business outcomes.

5. Under your guidance, your studio has undertaken an array of premium projects. Beyond the price point, what are the “Michelle Poonawalla” hallmarks of excellence that define a property as truly “luxury”?

True luxury lies in restraint, intention, and authenticity. It is reflected in the quality of materials, the precision of execution, and the coherence of the overall experience.

Beyond aesthetics, it is about creating spaces that evoke a sense of ease, belonging, and timelessness. The most refined environments are those where every element is considered, yet nothing feels excessive — an interplay of sophistication and subtlety.

6. You’ve used thought-provoking videos at international events to address climate change. To what extent do you believe a modern CEO is responsible for being a public advocate for global social and environmental issues?

The role of leadership today extends well beyond organizational boundaries. There is an increasing expectation and responsibility to engage with broader societal and environmental challenges.

Advocacy, however, must be grounded in credibility. It becomes meaningful when it is informed, consistent, and supported by tangible action within the organisation, ensuring that the external voice aligns with internal practice.

7. The Poonawalla family has a massive legacy of giving, from the Zavaray Poonawalla Cancer Building to the Soli Poonawalla School. How do you ensure these philanthropic endeavors are as strategically managed and impactful as your business ventures?

Philanthropy is most effective when it is approached with clarity, structure, and long-term intent. Rather than episodic contributions, the focus is on sustained engagement, measurable outcomes, and strong governance frameworks.

This ensures that initiatives create lasting impact, whether in education, healthcare, or community development, and move beyond short-term relief to meaningful transformation.

8. A fascinating aspect of your group is the humanitarian assistance provided to the Poona District Leprosy Committee by outsourcing component manufacturing to them. How can other corporations look at their own supply chains as a tool for social good?

Supply chains present a unique opportunity to integrate social impact into core operations. By partnering with organisations such as the Poona District Leprosy Committee, businesses can create employment ecosystems that restore dignity and foster inclusion.

It is a model that demonstrates how operational efficiency and social responsibility can coexist and even reinforce one another.

9. With the Yohan Poonawalla Foundation’s support for the Neuro Trauma Unit at Ruby Hall Clinic and various educational institutions, how do you select which socio-economic sectors are most in need of your group’s “munificent donations”?

The selection process is guided by both immediacy and long-term relevance. Sectors such as healthcare and education naturally emerge as priorities due to their foundational role in societal progress.

Supporting institutions like Ruby Hall Clinic reflects a commitment to strengthening infrastructure that has both immediate life-saving impact and sustained community value.

10. With the Shiromani Award for your contributions to the Arts and your leadership in the industrial sector, what is the next “new height” you are determined to steer the Poonawalla Group toward?

The next phase is centred on building an ecosystem that is resilient, forward-looking, and globally competitive. This involves embracing innovation, strengthening operational excellence, and embedding sustainability into decision-making at every level.

Growth, today, is not just about expansion; it is about creating value that is enduring, responsible, and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

In the high-stakes world of broadcast journalism, where credibility is currency and clarity is king, Neha Khanna has carved out a reputation as one of India’s most authoritative voices on geopolitics and international affairs. With 22 years of experience spanning India’s leading news networks, she has evolved from a promising legal correspondent to a commanding primetime anchor whose insights shape how millions understand the world’s most complex stories.

Today, as Senior Anchor and Editorial Advisor at Times of India Digital, Khanna helms ‘Global Pulse,’ a weekly primetime show that deconstructs the week’s most significant geopolitical developments. Her daily show ‘Headlines@8’ keeps viewers abreast of breaking news, while her fortnightly podcast ‘Deep Focus’ for Chintan Research Foundation offers nuanced conversations with experts on geopolitics, economics, and climate.

What distinguishes Khanna in a crowded media landscape is her unwavering commitment to depth over drama. Her journey began at NDTV in 2004, where she spent 13 formative years mastering the craft—from covering courtrooms to anchoring flagship shows like ‘The Buck Stops Here.’ She reported landmark Supreme Court judgments, traveled with India’s External Affairs Minister, and covered Prime Minister Modi’s historic UN General Assembly address in 2015.

Her international credentials are equally impressive. Selected for prestigious fellowships including the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program, and most recently, the Jefferson Fellowship in 2024—where she was the only Indian journalist chosen—Khanna brings a global perspective to her analysis. She’s interviewed everyone from former Israeli Prime Ministers to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci during the pandemic, from Ukrainian officials to Indian cabinet ministers.

In 2025, her documentary on the October 7 attacks in Israel, featuring interviews with victims and hostages, showcased her ability to humanize geopolitical tragedies. A Chevening Scholar from the London School of Economics and BBC Parliament alumna, Khanna represents a rare breed: the journalist-scholar who translates complexity into clarity without sacrificing substance.

In the corridors of Jaipur’s most prestigious educational institutions, the name Richa Jain commands quiet respect. But her story is not one of overnight success or sudden ambition. Rather, it is a testament to the slow, steady accumulation of wisdom, the deliberate cultivation of purpose, and the belief that education is not merely a profession but a calling that shapes generations.

Born into a home where ideas flowed as freely as conversation, Richa Jain’s foundation was built on intellectual curiosity. Her father led the Press Trust of India, bringing home stories that shaped national discourse. Her mother’s voice resonated through Akashvani Radio, while her personal passion for reading and writing created an atmosphere where learning was as natural as breathing. In such an environment, young Richa absorbed a truth that would define her life: knowledge is the most enduring form of empowerment.

For years, she embraced the role of homemaker while her husband built his career with a multinational corporation in Gurgaon. But even in those years devoted to raising two daughters, education remained central to her world. She consciously created a home where learning was celebrated, not enforced, where curiosity was nurtured, not stifled.

Armed with a Master’s in Science, a B.Ed., and later an MBA, Mrs. Jain gradually stepped into formal education leadership. Her career progression tells the story of someone who understood the field from every angle: teacher, academic coordinator, administrator. In 2013, she joined Delhi Public School, Jaipur, eventually leading Admissions and Marketing, where her ability to connect institutional values with family aspirations became her signature strength.

Since April 2023, as Director of Marketing and Admissions at Mayoor School, Jaipur, operating in collaboration with the esteemed Mayo College, Ajmer, she has continued to shape how families and institutions come together in the shared pursuit of excellence.

Yet her vision extends beyond school gates. As Vice President of We The Women Foundation, overseeing a community of over 350 women, and as President of The Roots Chapter, a platform dedicated to women’s business empowerment, Mrs. Jain has become an architect of networks that uplift, connect, and amplify women’s voices.

Richa Jain’s journey proves that leadership is not always loud. Sometimes, it is quiet, consistent, and rooted in the unwavering belief that education and empowerment can change everything.