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Tillotama Shome
Tillotama Shome is a 2004 Inlaks Scholar who pursued an MA in Educational Theatre at the Steinhardt School of Education, USA.
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We provide life-changing opportunities to young Indians of exceptional talent, character, and motivation. By seeking out and nurturing such talent, we aim for each personal achievement to benefit the individual and the wider world.
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Since 1976, over 1300 talented young Indians have received, Scholarships, Awards, Fellowships, Art Residencies, Internships, and Grants across a wide range of subjects and endeavours, overseas and in India.
Our alumni reflect the diversity of individuals that we have supported over four decades. Today, many are leaders in their chosen fields.
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Mooshir Vahanvati
Mooshir Vahanvati is a 2007 Inlaks Scholar. He is the founder of Rayden Interactive and Rayden Design Studio in Pune.
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Vena Kapoor
Vena Kapoor, a 2010 Inlaks Ravi Sankaran Scholar, is currently a freelance consultant and founder of Nature Classrooms.
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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.
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Our Story
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Indoo ShivdasaniIndoo Shivdasani (1918–1979), a successful entrepreneur, credited his Cambridge education with broadening his commercial and cultural horizons. He had a strong desire to give others a similar opportunity. A firm believer in the importance of overseas higher education for young Indians. He saw this as a way to foster their talent and develop their capacity to contribute to society.
Opportunities currently open
The Inlaks Theatre Award 2026
Recognises upcoming theatre practitioners to undertake skill enhancement in the field of theatre, by participating in recognised training workshops, residencies etc., under the guidance of a mentor.
Deadline: 15th August 2025, 11:59pm
The Inlaks Fine Art Award 2026
Recognises upcoming artists to undertake independent work in India with a stipulation to attend a recognised Art Residency programme for four weeks during the year.
Deadline: 15th August 2025, 11:59pm
Latest News
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Inlaks Scholars Dilip Menon and Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee Publish Their Latest Books
Menon, a 1984 Scholar, recently published his first volume of poetry, while Seshasayee, a 2005 Scholar, published a textbook on bacterial genomes.
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Inlaks Scholar Pratap Bose receives first-ever Pride of NID Award
Pratap Bose, a 2001 Scholar, pursued an MA in Vehicle Design from the Royal College of Art, London. He is the Chief Design and Creative Officer at the Mahindra Group.
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Inlaks Fine Art Awards 2025 Ceremony
On 5th February 2025, the five Inlaks Fine Art Awardees for this year were introduced and celebrated at an event in Mumbai, in the presence of the jury, alumni and interested members from the arts community
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Inlaks Alumni Reunion Kolkata 2025
As is the City of Joy, so are the Inlaks alumni there - warm and joyful. Right from 1978 up to 2025, a dozen alumni and current awardees got together on 30th January, 2025 over an intimate dinner in Kolkata and shared their fascinating stories and journeys since their association with the Foundation.
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