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Community Highlights

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: Pratap Bose

Pratap Bose, a 2001 Inlaks Scholar, attended the Royal College of Art for an MA in Vehicle Design. He is now working with Mahindra & Mahindra as the Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer.

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.

Grantee Highlight: Vena Kapoor

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

Scholar Update: Shloka Sah

Shloka Sah is a 2023 Inlaks Scholar who has recently attained her Master of Laws degree from Columbia University. On her return to India, she plans to litigate.

Grantees 2024: Hiba Siddiqui and Saanika Patnaik

Meet Hiba Siddiqui and Saanika Patnaik, the Inlaks Research & Travel Grantees for 2024.

Grantees 2024: Shweta Mishra, Mangesh Ingole and Janhavi Pawar

We are delighted to welcome Shweta Mishra, Mangesh Ingole and Janhavi Pawar, the recipients of the Inlaks-Drama School Mumbai Theatre Studentship for 2024.

Scholar Update: Manish Gandhi

Manish Gandhi is a 2013 Inlaks Scholar. He pursued his Diploma in Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He works as an actor across theatre, film, and television.

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