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‘People’s needs drove me’

Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

‘Work important, not awards’

In the Tamil literary sphere, Sahitya Akademi Award winner Imayam's work Koveru Kazhuthaigal landed as a tsunami, bringing him fame and criticism in equal measure.

‘Dream big, but work hard’

Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.

‘Religion is a human construct’

He was identified and recognized as the 14th Tongkhor Rinpoche by His Holiness The Dalai Lama when he was just two-and-a-half years old. Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche was enthroned at Sera Mey Monastic University in Mysore.

Plastic surgeon by profession, singer by choice

The sixty-two-year-old surgeon wears many hats with music being close to his heart. He got involved in competitive Bridge in 1992 and in 1999, became a national champion. For the last five years, he has been one of the top five scorers in the online national crossword competition.

‘Targeting AAP a diversion’

Sanjay Singh is a member of the Rajya Sabha who hogged the limelight for his bravado in and outside Parliament in raising issues of public interest. He is the national spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party and the state-in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.