Year: 2023

Rahibai Soma Popere (pronounced [raːhiːbaːiː somaː popɛrɛ]), born in 1964, is an Indian farmer and conservationist. She helps other farmers return to native varieties of crops, preparing hyacinth beans for self-help groups. She is among three Indians on the BBC list of “100 Women 2018”. Scientist Raghunath Mashelkar gave her the epithet “Seed Mother”

Dr. Deepa completed her PhD in Food Microbiology in 1992 from the Food technology department at ICT (previously known as UDCT in Matunga, Mumbai), the prestigious Institute of Chemical technology. Dr. Deepa Bhajekar is currently Director of ‘d technology’, a company comprising of dedicated dynamic doctorates committed to scientific excellence.

Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, FTWAS, FNA, FASc, FRS, FREng, FRSC, also known as Ramesh Mashelkar, is an Indian Chemical Engineer, born in a village named Marcel in Goa and brought up in Maharashtra. He is a former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Bharat Dabholkar is an Indian actor, playwright, and ad filmmaker. He was born on 23rd November 1952 in Mumbai, India. Dabholkar is best known for his work in the field of advertising, where he has created numerous memorable ad campaigns in India.

Dabholkar started his career as an actor and appeared in various Marathi and Hindi films. Some of his notable film credits include “Chameli Ki Shaadi,” “Hum To Mohabbat Karega,” and “Hera Pheri.” However, he gained widespread recognition for his work in the advertising industry.