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From art and science to law and conservation, over 1,300 Inlaks alumni are making significant strides in their chosen fields across the world. To learn more sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.

Community Highlights

Scholar Highlight: Vena Kapoor

Vena Kapoor, a 2010 Inlaks Ravi Sankaran Scholar, is currently a freelance consultant and founder of Nature Classrooms, a programme to enhance nature learning for primary school children.

Scholar Highlight: Tillotama Shome

Tillotama Shome, a 2004 Inlaks Scholar, got her MA in Educational Theatre at The Steinhardt School of Education, USA. She won the Best Actor (Critics) at the 66th Filmfare Awards.

Scholar Highlight: Dr. Joyeeta Gupta

Dr. Joyeeta Gupta is a 1987 Inlaks Scholar who studied Law at Harvard University. She was recently awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest award in Dutch academia.

Scholar Highlight: Mooshir Vahanvati

Mooshir Vahanvati is a 2007 Inlaks Scholar. He is the founder of Rayden Interactive and Rayden Design Studio in Pune.

Scholar Update: Seyed Faiz Hayat

Seyed Faiz Hayat, a 2004 Scholar, is a seasoned international development and humanitarian professional with over two decades of experience leading impactful programs across the world.

Scholar Update: Chandrima Ganguly

Chandrima Ganguly is a 2013 Inlaks Scholar who completed her Masters of Advanced Study in Applied Mathematics from Cambridge University. She now works in the field of AI Ethics and Responsible AI.

Scholar Update: Anmol Vellani

Anmol Vellani was amongst the Foundation’s first Scholars in 1977, and studied philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

Awardee Update: Ankur Yadav

Ankur Yadav, a 2020 Fine Art Awardee, is an artist and poet based in Rajasthan. He recently completed a 11-month residency at Fondation Fiminco, Romainville, Paris, where he was awarded a Lifetime Grant.

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