Wall of Fame

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Dr. Ashwin Balachand Mehta

Medicine | Maharashtra | 2024

84 years old distinguished Interventional Cardiologist - pioneered angiography in India

Dr. Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur

Medicine | Bihar | 2024

92 years old distinguished Physician - globally known for his lifetime contribution to research and policy on Kala Azar

Dr. Sitaram Jindal

Social Work | Karnataka | 2024

90 year old Veteran Industrialist and Philanthropist - promoting naturopathy through Jindal Nature Cure Institute in Bengaluru

Dr. Young-Way Liu

Trade and Industry | Taiwan | 2024

Global business leader and innovator - CEO of Foxconn - The world's largest electronics manufacturer and semiconductor manufacturing giant

Justice Ms. M. Fathima Beevi

Public Affairs | Kerala | 2024

1st woman Supreme Court Judge of a nation in Asia - Pioneer jurist with an illustrious career spanning 4 decades (Posthumous)

Prof. (Dr.) Tejas Madhusudan Patel

Medicine | Gujarat | 2024

Renowned Cardiologist known for pioneering work in Interventional Cardiology

Shri Captain Vijayakant

Art | Tamil Nadu | 2024

Celebrated Tamil Film Actor and Popular Political Leader - famous as Captain (Posthumous)

Shri Dattatray Ambadas Mayaloo alias Rajdutt

Art | Maharashtra | 2024

Veteran Marathi Film Director - crafting films on patriotism and social issues for over 6 decades

Shri Hormusji N Cama

Literature & Education | Maharashtra | 2024

Senior Publisher leading The Mumbai Samachar Gujarati Newspaper for 4 decades

Shri Kundan Ramanlal Vyas

Literature & Education | Maharashtra | 2024

Veteran Journalist - leading respected media group Janmabhoomi for 5 decades

Shri Mithun Chakraborty

Art | West Bengal | 2024

Versatile Actor known for his dynamic performances and powerful portrayals in Bengali and Hindi cinema

Shri O. Rajagopal

Public Affairs | Kerala | 2024

Veteran Political Leader from Kerala - former Union Minister for multiple portfolios

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Bachendri Pal

Mountaineer

First Indian woman to reach the Mount Everest summit in 1984
Conferred with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and National Adventure Award
Her name was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for her achievement by 1990

Karnam Malleswari

Sportsperson

First Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal
Honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Padma Shri Award

Diana Edulji

Sportsperson

First ODI captain of the first-ever Indian Women's Cricket Team
Conferred with Arjuna Award and Padma Shri
Holds the record for delivering the most number of balls by any woman cricketer in Women's test history

Indushree

Ventriloquist

First female ventriloquist (specialist in dummy act) in India and five-time Limca World Record holder
She conducts acts towards AIDS awareness and other key issues
Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018

Arati Saha

Sportsperson

First India woman to swim across the English channel
First woman to receive Padma Shri award in 1960

Dipa Karmakar

Sportsperson

First Indian-woman gymnast to qualify for the Rio Olympics in 52 years and first Indian to qualify for the finals of World Gymnastics Championships 2015.
Conferred with Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Durgabai Kamat

Indian Cinema

First actress of Indian Cinema
Bestowed with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
Her portrayal of “Parvati” evoked a lot of positive reactions and paved the way for other female actresses to join Indian Cinema

Indian Women Ice Hockey Team

Sports Team

First ever Indian National Women’s Ice Hockey team who represented the country at IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia, 2016
The team created history in March 2017 by clinching its first victory ever in an international match

Neeru Chadha

Jurist

First Indian Woman Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
First woman Chief Legal Adviser to the MEA and represented India in various bilateral and multilateral meetings and conferences
Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018

Dr. Aban Mistry

Musician

India's First Woman Tabla Maestro
She was posthumously presented the ‘First Lady of India’ in 2018
Her solo tabla performances, in India and abroad, won her various awards from prestigious organizations

Meera Asmi

| 2020

Women Achiever

A dedicated Social Innovator who is working for the empowerment of women, child development and aged care in and around Kerala
Empowerment of women is enhanced by creating Self Help Groups of women who emerge themselves as successful and powerful entrepreneurs for sustainable living
Actively involved in all Govt of India initiatives and represents India in Nation Building Conference in Malaysia during November 2019

Nimi Sunil Kumar

| 2020

Women Achiever

Nimi Sunilkumar from the small town of Munnar in Kerala is a homemaker turned entrepreneur
Her mission has been to document, preserve and share the unique culinary heritage of regional and tribal communities throughout India
She aims to inspire other women to pursue their passions
She is an award-winning author, culinary historian and award-winning culinary demonstrator