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The Paul Foundation Scholarships |
Year |
Scholars |
2008 |
Gaurav Khanna,
Grace Thomas,
Mrinal Kaul,
Poorna Roy,
Prabha Mallya,
Runa Das Chaudhuri ,
Sanjeev Shankar,
Subhadeep Mukhopadhyay
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2007 |
Sahul Hameed Lathifa Hidaya,
Boya Sandhya Rani,
Neha Gupta,
Ninad Ravindra Pandit,
Aniruddha Maitra,
Manasi Sharma,
Araddhya Mehta,
Gadadhar Mahaptra
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2006 |
Gadadhar Mahaptra,
Sumita Ahuja,
Poulomi Dhar Chakrabarti,
Thejaswini,
Sanjeev Kumar Routray,
Gargi Chakraborty,
Supriya Cotra Peabhakar,
Anindya Roy
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2005 |
Nirveek Kumar De,
Rama Shyam,
Bhavana Rukmini Kanukurthi,
Priyanka Dinesh Shah,
Geetika Srivastava,
Arpita Chatterjee,
Aloke Kumar
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2004 |
Bosanta Ranjann Boruah,
Sheba Rani N D,
Sufia Pathan,
Arpita Ghosh,
Yogesh Kumar Ramdas,
Ajit Singh,
Harasankar Adhikari,
Saravanane Poobalane
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2003 |
Suddhaseel Sen,
Zaitoon F. Ismail,
Mehta Bhavesh
Sunil kumar,
Devender Kumar
Kabita Santra,
Harasankar Adhikari,
Prarthana Purkayastha,
Saravanane Poobalane,
Souvik Das
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2002 |
Adip Dutta,
Swati Bhattacharjee,
Ganesh C. T,
Oindrila Mukherjee,
Glory Elizabeth Dhanaraj,
Joyobrota Sanyal,
Nikhil Anand,
Arindam K. Basu
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2001 |
Devyani Bhave,
Gautam,Maureen
Nandini Mitra,
Sreekumar Menon,
Sahana Chatterjee,
Vivek Rai,
Soumitra Ghosh
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DEVYANI BHAVE, 2001 SCHOLAR
Devyani Bhave has completed her B. Sc. from Pune.
She will be going to King’s College London University to pursue a Master’s degree in Chemistry.
GAUTAM, 2001 SCHOLAR
Gautam graduated from St. Stephen’s College Delhi University in 2000
Gautam was Vice President Music Society St. Stephen’s College and has won several prestigious inter school and college music competitions. He has worked as a Music composer and programmer.
Gautam will be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the Berkeley College of Music USA.
MAUREEN NANDINI MITRA, 2001 SCHOLAR
Ms. Nandini Mitra graduated from Jadavpur University with English Honours in 1996. She went on to do a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in the year 1997. In 1998 she completed her MA in English from the Jadavpur University and worked as a journalist.
Nandini has won several prizes in school for debating, athletics and creative writing. She has also won a Gold medal at the All India Short Story Writing Contest in the year 1987.
Nandini will be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the Berkeley College of Music USA.
SREEKUMAR MENON, 2001 SCHOLAR
Mr. Sreekumar Menon completed his B.Sc. degree in Physics from the University of Calicut in 1995. He completed his MA in Conservation from the National Museum Institute.
Sreekumar is a sportsman and has been placed first in the Inter Collegiate Badminton Championships 1990-91. He was also placed first in State level Musk Competition in 1994.
Sreekumar presented a paper on caring for Manuscript collection, Vrindavan Research Institute in 2001. He has also worked as an Art Conservator. Sreekumar will pursue an Internship in the Conservation of Art from the Hamilton Kerr Institute, Cambridge University
SAHANA CHATTERJEE, 2001 SCHOLAR
Ms. Sahana Chatterjee has graduated in English from Jadavpur University in 2000. She was a member of the Dramatic Society of the University and has also been worked with a Theatre group for 3 years. She has been working as a Trainee for Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Ahmedabad.
Sahana will pursue a Master’s degree in Theatre and Development at the University of East Anglia.
SOUMITRA GHOSH, 2001 SCHOLAR
Soumitra Ghosh completed his Chemical Engineering from the IIT Kharagpur in 2001.
His extra curricular interests included Chess and he has participated in a number of Chess Tournaments.
Soumitra will pursue studies for a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from the Carnegie Melon University USA. He has received a full scholarship from the University.
ADIP DUTTA, 2002 SCHOLAR
Mr. Adip Dutta has completed his Master of Visual Art - Sculpture (SPZ) from Rabindra Bharati University. Interested in traditional image making and folk art since childhood, Adip ranked 1st both in his Bachelor & Master of Visual Art examinations. He also received the Rabindra Bharati Annual Exhibition Award for Sculpture (1998, 2000) and the Charles Wallace Scholarship (2002). Several of Adip's articles on art and traditional craft have been published in The Statesman, Kolkata. He participated in a one month long workshop in Edinburgh, and also conducted surveys and documented the sociological aspect of earthenware and terracotta votives in eastern India on behalf of the Craft Council of West Bengal. Besides, Adip has worked as designer in a workshop of traditional Dhokra casting organized by the Craft Council of W.B and was employed with St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata as a part-time teacher. Presently, he is working as a guest lecturer, Dept. of History of Art, Faculty of Visual Art, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He plans to take up teaching as a career to build up cultural awareness in the simplest form.
Adip's admission as an Associate Research student has been confirmed in Goldsmith's College, London..
SWATI BHATTACHARJEE, 2002 SCHOLAR
Ms. Swati Bhattacharjee has completed her M.A (Philosophy) from Jadavpur University, Calcutta and has also pursued a Diploma Course (3 years) in Chinese Language from Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture. Swati received 2 Gold Medals for securing the first rank in her Graduation and Masters degree examinations. She bagged the 1st prize in an essay competition organized by Indian Council of Philosophical Research and also has the Panos Reproductive Health Media Fellowship up her sleeve. Her articles have appeared in the book 'No Paradise Yet' and she has written extensively for children. Among the publishers are National Book Trust and Vikas Publishing. An accomplished scholar, Swati has attended International Conferences in China, Malaysia, Australia and Nepal, compeered TV shows, worked with ABP Pvt. Ltd. as Principal Correspondent, participated in debates and also judged the debate in the Annual Festival at IIT, Kharagpur. Presently, she is working on a media project on neonatal mortality in West Bengal villages with a grant from Press Institute of India. She aims at contributing both to the quality of journalism and to social equality and justice
Swati will be pursuing MSc. in Media Studies from Stirling University, Scotland
GANESH C. T, 2002 SCHOLAR
Ganesh C.T has completed Ph.D. (Horticulture) from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. He qualified for ICAR's JRF and M.Sc exams. He also qualified in the NET Examination 2000 conducted by Agri Scientists Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi. Ganesh loves sports and he represented the University Table Tennis team as Captain during 1998 (South Zone) held at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. Ganesh's community plan is to increase productivity of onion by way of controlling diseases as onion accounts for 90% of total vegetable export from our country.
Ganesh will be going to Wageningen University, The Netherlands for his Ph.D in Horticulture
OINDRILA MUKHERJEE, 2002 SCHOLAR
Oindrila Mukherjee graduated in English from Jadavpur University, Calcutta and Cambridge University. She has worked as a reporter with The Statesman. Her awards and medals include the Nehru Centenary Chevning Cambridge Scholarship (1997-99), the Charles Wallace Scholarship and Dharam Hinduja Bursary National Scholarship in 1996, the Prativamoyee Memorial Gold medal for best all round female student of Jadavpur University and the Prafulla Kanti Silver medal for best all round graduate of science & arts faculties of Jadavpur University, 1996.
Oindrila will be pursuing MFA (English) in Creative writing from the University of Florida.
GLORY ELIZABETH DHANARAJ, 2002 SCHOLAR
Glory Elizabeth Dhanraj completed her Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research institute (Deemed University). She was awarded the Deveton Corrie prize for being the best outgoing student of the school, the Manohar Memorial young scientist award for Speech Pathology and the 1st prize for essay writing in the Leprosy Mission competition - Madras chapter. Besides, Glory was awarded the first prize in college for creative writing and extempore speech.
She has applied in City School, London for her M.Sc in Speech and Language Therapy.
JOYOBROTA SANYAL, 2002 SCHOLAR
Joyobrota Sanyal pursued his M.A (European Studies) from Katholieke Universiteit and M.Phil (International Relations) from Cambridge University. His portfolio of awards includes the British Chevening Scholarship (2000-2001), the Pembroke College Research Grant (2001), the Debesh-Kamal Scholarship awarded by Sri Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture (1998-1999) and the National/Graduate Scholarship (1997). Joyobrota also received the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholar (Honorary) and a fellowship from Cambridge Commonwealth Society. He has published a book, participated in debates organized by Rotary Club, workshops organized by the UN's subsidiary body- UNYO, and organised several academic conferences/seminars. He has also worked with the School of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Jadavpur University as a Research Assistant.
Joyobrota will be pursuing a Post Graduate Research (Ph.D.) in International Relations (European Studies) from Cambridge University.
NIKHIL ANAND, 2002 SCHOLAR
Nikhil Anand graduated in B.A. (Biology/Env. Studies) from Reed College, Portland, USA. He has been awarded with the John H. Hauberg Scholarship, the Arthur Vining Davis scholarship, the McGill Lawrence Scholarship and also the Presidents Commendation for Excellence in Scholarship. He has a SEEDS recognition for Community Service to his credit, has worked with Lokayan, Delhi as Project Coordinator and with India Centre for Human Rights & Law. He was Member- Reed Honor Council, Reed College Students Senate and Reed College Greenboard, Co-convenor-Network for Transportation Alternatives, Mumbai, Volunteer Coordinator- Greenpeace, Mumbai, Program Associate- Sustainable Alternatives to the Global Economy (SAGE), San Francisco, Independent Researcher- India's Forests and its People. He has published several articles and reports. He hopes to make a valuable contribution towards the globalisation of ecological sanity and human rights. He has also proved his mettle as far as leadership skills are concerned. Nikhil remained Associate- Partners for Urban Knowledge, Action and Research (2001) and initiated two electronic information listserver to inform communities and organizations about programs and initiatives taking place in Mumbai and rest of the country. Another milestone in Nikhil's career was co-initiating the first monthly bicycle ride for sustainable development and social justice in Mumbai. He was always an important representative of the student council in College. He also headed the South Asian Students Organisation on campus.
Nikhil will be pursuing his M.Phil (Environmental Studies) in Yale University.
ARINDAM K. BASU, 2002 SCHOLAR
Arindam K Basu completed his B.Arch-Hons (First Class) and ranked 1st in the University of Mumbai. He also has a diploma in Web design and programming and a Certificate on Passive Solar Architecture from IIT, Mumbai. The village environment, where he grew up watching people build homes from earth and dung, prompted him to opt for a career in Architecture & Environment. He received a Special prize for academic excellence from Pillai's College of Architecture, Mumbai, the Lotus Foundation Scholarship and the American Alumni travel grant. Besides, he has research experience with Pillai's College of Architecture, Mumbai, Construction Catalysers, Pune and Dr. Deepali Hadkar, Mumbai. He also has teaching experience with Pillai's College of Architecture, Mumbai, Allana C.OA, Pune and SNDT University. He has also worked with several reputed firms. Arindam is also a district level Badminton and Basketball player and has also represented Scouts at the State level. He remained the chief organizer of seminar on behalf of National Association of Teachers of Architecture by PICA at national level and other national level intercollegiate seminars. He wants to make proper use of technology, material and natural resources to create design/homes that will continue to improve living conditions especially in the Indian context.
Arindam will be pursuing his Masters and Ph.D./D.Arch from Penn State University.
SUDDHASEEL SEN, 2003 SCHOLAR
Susshaseel Sen is M.A.1st class in English from Jadavpur University and has certifications in French, Italian and Deutsch from Jadavpur University and Goeth-Institute respectively. He is already teaching at the South Calcutta Girls’ College, Kolkata.
Suddhaseel will pursue a Ph.D. in English in the University of Toronto with an objective to take up teaching and offer guidance to students of diverse interest not only in the field of English studies but also outside it, such as music, drama and criticism.
ZAITOON F. ISMAIL, 2003 SCHOLAR
Zaitoon F. Ismail is B.A.1st class in Economics from University of Mumbai and is currently in her Final year of M.A.from University of Mumbai. She is recipient of the Sir Dorabji A Merit Prize Scholarship awarded annually from June 1998 to June 2001 and has completed 21 credits (16 being the requirement) as part of the Honours programme in Economics and Sociology.
Zaitoon will pursue M.Sc. Development Finance. Applied to University of Reading, UK.
MEHTA BHAVESH SUNILKUMAR, 2003 SCHOLAR
Sunilkumar Bhavesh mehta is a B.E. - 1st class - in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. He is ranked 1st among about 120 students of Computer Science & Information Systems Group and 2nd among about 850 students in the class of 2003, is reciepient of Merit Scholarship awarded by BITS at undergraduate level as well Merit Scholarship from The Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation Group.Sunil is Ranked among top 10% students by Indian Association of Physics Teachers’ National Standard Examination in Physics in 1999. has won several National Talent Search Examination prizes, has ranked 2nd in state level Mathematics Education Competition – Quiz in 1996, ranked 4th among about 50,000 Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) in 1999, ranked 1st in the Ramanujan Mathematics Talent Search Scheme in 1997. He has been awarded the Shairuni Scholarship in 1997 and recieved Hashoo Shani Scholarship, The Intract Club Scholarship, Gujarat Secondary Board Merit Scholarship, Late Dhanraj J. Parmar & Babubhai Solanki Scholarship in 1999.
Sunil kumar will pursue M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science. Admission to Carnegie Mellon University, with scholarship with an objective is to contribute more and more towards development of the country through with research.
DEVENDER KUMAR, 2003 SCHOLAR
Devendra Kumar is M.V.Sc. - 1st class - Veterinary Immunology from College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS HAU, Hissar, Haryana. He is ranked 3rd position in science exhibition held at Government Post Graduate College, been awarded CCS HAU merit scholarship during M.V.Sc. programme, has qualified for lectureship in Veterinary Microbiology in ICAR-NET in 2001, is credited with successful development of an indigenous vaccine technology for making inactivated bacterial vaccine, has attended Winter School in Immunology in February 2001 at Kovalam, Kerala , organized by Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. Cancer Research Institute and Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research, New York, USA and been invited to attend a symposium organized by Foundation Merieux, France at Les Pensieres conference center, France on 27-29 May 2002.
Devender will pursue Ph.D. in Immunology & Molecular Virology. Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany with an objective to contribute towards the development of diagnostic tools and vaccine in the context of problems existing in India.
KABITA SANTRA, 2003 SCHOLAR
Kabitra Santra is B.Sc. - Mathematics - 1st class - from Burdwan University. She has self financed her studies through giving tuitions in Kolkata and in her village. The village has supported her efforts because of her outstanding determination to succeed.
Kabitra will pursue M.Sc. in Mathematics. Jadavpur University, Kolkata with an objecive to teach and would try to infuse her pupils a sense of responsibility, love for moral values and sympathetic heart towards the not so privileged
HARASANKAR ADHIKARI, 2003 SCHOLAR
Harasankar Adhikari is M.S.W. - 1st class - in Social Work Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. He been awarded grant by Sunya Foundation, Ahmedabad to conduct a ‘Study on burdening of attitudinal changes of the children of sex workers for Promotion of their Psycho-social development’ and has Qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination and received admission to the MBBS course in 1992 which he was not able to take up for lack of funds (His father is a landless agricultural daily labour)
Harasankar will pursue Ph.D in Social Work. Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan confirmed registration with an objective to delineate the construction of ‘home’ and the practice of parenting and care among the prostitutes.
PRARTHANA PURKAYASTHA, 2003 SCHOLAR
Prarthana PurkayasthaM.A. - 1st class - in English Literature from Jadavpur University. She has Qualified the Seventh State Level Eligibility Test (SLET), 2002 for Lectureship at the college/university level, held by the West Bengal College Service Commission, been awarded the Sangeet Natak Academi grant for contemporary dance production for 2003.
Prarthana will pursue a Ph.D. in Dance Studies. University of Surrey, Roehampton, UK with an objective to devote her entire life to a scholarly and artistic pursuit of Indian dance forms and to document the unique performance history of our country.
SARAVANANE POOBALANE, 2003 SCHOLAR
Saravanane Poobalane is M.FSc, 1st class, Fisheries Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. He has been awarded Junior Research Fellowship by Indian Council of Agricultural Research for master degree program, French Government fellowship for short time research program at IFREMER Lab, La Tremcade, France. His father is a fisherman.
Saravanane will pursue a Ph.D. in Aquatic Pathology. Institute of Aquaculture, Stirling University, Scotland with an objective to achieve the maximum success in the fresh water fish culture and thereby increase production to meet India’s demand.
SOUVIK DAS, 2003 SCHOLAR
Souvik Das is studying in Final year of B.Sc. - in Physics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. He is recipient of Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana 2001-05 by the Indian Institute of Science & D.S.T. India (Fellowship) and Published paper and selected as 1 of 4 students to represent India at the London International Youth Science Forum 2002. He is among the National Top 1% - National Standard Examination in Physics, Indian Association of Physics Teachers, won the 2nd prize in Popil Memorial Physics Aptitude Test 2001, St. Stephen,s College, University of Delhi, won the 2nd prize – Quest 2001-2002, Centre for Science Education and Communication, University of Delhi. Souvik was ranked 33 all India in X National Level Science Talent Search Examination 1995, United Council for Educational Research and Scientific Advancement in Learning and won the 1st prize in Eastern India Science Fair, Government of India and Intel, 1998-99, 2nd prize in District Science Fair, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and Government of West Bengal, 1998-99, 1st prize – West Bengal State Level Software Development Fair, 1995 and 2nd prize – Calcutta District Level Software Development Competition.
Souvik will pursue M.Sc. in Physics. Applied to Christ’s College, University of Cambridge
BOSANTA RANJANN BORUAH, 2004 SCHOLAR
Bosanta Rankann Boruah is M. Sc. in Physics from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai and M.Tech in Applied Optics form Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has ranked 1st in B.Sc (Physics – Honours) exam from Guwahati University, cleared GATE (Physics), 1997 with 95.46 percentile, NET – JRF (CSIR) in 1999. He is a Lecturer, Department of Physics, Guwahati University and an ex Lecturer of Physics, FMIRO (college), New Delhi
Bosanta will pursue Ph.D. in Physics. Imperial College, London, UK with an objective to research infrastructure in the field of optics and spectroscopy, a research interest that developed while he was doing his M.Tech programme at IIT, Delhi. .
SHEBA RANI N D, 2004 SCHOLAR
Sheba Rani is a Bachelor of Pharmacy from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and a Master of Bio-Medical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She is University Gold Medallist in M.E. (Bio-Medical Engineering), UGC Fellowship for merit holder in M.E. (Bio-Medical Engineering), has Qualified in GATE with 89.84 percentile, Secured 7th position in All India level in Software Engineering Principles Examination and has a Certificate of continuing education in Information System from Pace University, New York, USA. Her experience of being in touch with operation theaters patients and doctors with a wide variety of medical devices and equipments when she was working in M/s Johnson & Johnson as a Territory Manager, motivated her to leave the job and do research.
Sheba will pursue her Ph.D. in Bio-Medical Engineering. Jadavpur University, Kolkata with an objective to contribute more towards innovative development of Cell transplant therapy through Umbilical Cord Blood and Stem Cell research thereby development of Umbilical Cord Blood Bank.
ARPITA GHOSH, 2004 SCHOLAR
Arpita Ghosh is a M.Sc. in Statistics from University of Calcutta. She has secured 1st place in M.Sc. from University of Calcutta, is among top 20% awardees in Mathematical Sciences in NET and invited to take Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship Test, has been awarded R.C. Bose Memorial Book Prize. Her decision to pursue Biostatistics stems from her interest in Statistics and Genetics.
Arpita will pursue a Ph.D. in Biostatistics. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA with an objective to do research and teach.
YOGESH KUMAR RAMDAS, 2004 SCHOLAR
Yogesh Kumar Ramdas is B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has ranked 1st in the institute right from the first semester, ranked 3rd in XII board exams conducted by the State Board of Tamil Nadu, ranked 4th rank in INPCEE, the college entrance examination in Tamil Nadu and is amongst the Top 0.1% of the country in X CBSE board exams. He is recipient of the B.P. Poddar Merit Scholarships and Technology Alumni Association (Kharagpur) Scholarships. He has won various Academic awards including J.C. Ghosh Memorial Prize, International Symposium 1981 Prize, John von Neuman award, Charubala Devi Memorial Prize, R.M. Lalwani Prize, Technology Alumni Association, Delhi Chapter and California Chapter.
Merit certificate from State Govt. of Tamil Nadu and Wisdom India award by Wisdom magazine for performance in the higher secondary exams.
Yogesh will pursue an M.S. & a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA with an objective to research on electronic circuits, communications and electromagnetic theory either in the industry or in the academia.
AJIT SINGH, 2004 SCHOLAR
Ajit Singh is B. Arch. from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. He is recipient of SPA Gold Medal for best student in Bachelor of Architecture, C.M. Master Memorial prize for performance in final B.Arch. Exams, Nomi Bose Memorial Gold Medal for standing 1st in Thesis at the final B.Arch. exams. He has been awarded scholarship for topping in Building Construction, bagged a General proficiency award for standing 1st at the finals of B.Arch. exams and awarded cash prize for scoring the highest marks in Architectural design in 1998 and 2002. Ajit was finalist urban design competition, for Guru Teg Bahadur, Indraprastha University 2000-2001 and Finalist – G Sen Trophy design competition organised by National Students Association 2000. He is working as Associated Architect with M/s Sanjay Prakash and Associates, New Delhi
Ajit will pursue Master of Urban Design. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA with an objective to be a part of the system that offers creative solution to various problems of city through designing. His long term goal is of pursuing a career of teaching and research.
HARASANKAR ADHIKARI, 2004 SCHOLAR
Harasankar Adhikari is a Paul foundation scholar of 2003 and his scholarship has been extended for six months in 2004. Harashankar is continuing his Ph. D programme at Visva Bharati, Santiniketan.
Brief
Harasankar Adhikari is M.S.W. - 1st class - in Social Work Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. He been awarded grant by Sunya Foundation, Ahmedabad to conduct a ‘Study on burdening of attitudinal changes of the children of sex workers for Promotion of their Psycho-social development’ and has Qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination and received admission to the MBBS course in 1992 which he was not able to take up for lack of funds (His father is a landless agricultural daily labour). Harasankar will pursue Ph.D in Social Work. Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan with an objective to delineate the construction of ‘home’ and the practice of parenting and care among the prostitutes.
SARAVANANE POOBALANE, 2004 SCHOLAR
saravanane Poobalane is a Paul foundation scholar of 2003 and his scholarship has been extended for six months in 2004. Saravanane is continuing his Ph. D programme at The University of Stirling.
Brief
Saravanane Poobalane is M.FSc, 1st class, Fisheries Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. He has been awarded Junior Research Fellowship by Indian Council of Agricultural Research for master degree program, French Government fellowship for short time research program at IFREMER Lab, La Tremcade, France. His father is a fisherman. Saravanane will pursue a Ph.D. in Aquatic Pathology. Institute of Aquaculture, Stirling University, Scotland with an objective to achieve the maximum success in the fresh water fish culture and thereby increase production to meet India’s demand.
NIRVEEK KUMAR DE, 2005 SCHOLAR
Nirveek Kumar De is B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is recipient of National Talent Search Examination Scholarship, 1999 and Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search Scholarship, 2001-02, Ranked 22nd In Higher Secondary Examinations. He is ranked 41st in Secondary Examinations and placed among the Top 10% in the examination conducted by India Association of Physics Teachers, 2000-01. He was awarded Certificate of Merit for Talent Search Test in Mathematics conducted by A.I.M.T., 1998 and secured 1st prize in Governor’s Medal Essay Competition, 1998.
Nirveek will pursue Masters in Computer Science. Cornell University, USA with an objective to be a research professional at an academic or commercial, research oriented organisation.
RAMA SHYAM, 2005 SCHOLAR
Rama Shyam is M.A. in Social Work with specialisation in Urban and Rural Community Development from A Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University) Kolkata. He is recipient of Dorabjee A Merit Scholarship, 2002-03 while pursuing M.A and has qualified in the UGC held National Educational Test , 2004
He was awarded the President’s Award for Bharat Scouts and Guides, 1996, represented TISS at the Asian Social Forum held in Hyderabad, 2003, Awarded 1st prize for One Act Play during QUINTISSENCE, worked with the Mohalla Committee Movement Trust, Mumbai as a ‘Student Social Worker’, 2002-03, Worked as a Research Co-ordinator with Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action, a community based NGO for their Urban Governance Programme, 2003-04
Rama will pursue a Ph.D. in Social Science in A Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai with an objective to be asssociated with academic institutions and policy level institutions to translate the aim of implementation of the ideology of equal opportunities for all.
BHAVANA RUKMINI KANUKURTHI, 2005 SCHOLAR
Bhavana Rukmini Kanukurthi is studying in her final year B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Hindustan College Engineering affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.She has a Paper published at the IEEE Wireless and Optical Communications Networks Conference, 2005, developed a software application for M/s InfoTech Systems and Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 2003 and written technical Reports on Discrete Mathematics
Bhavana will pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Boston University, USA. Confirmed admission with an objective to be a researcher in the academic field in the area of Theoretical Computer Science and Cryptography.
PRIYANKA DINESH SHAH, 2005 SCHOLAR
Priyanka Dinesh is B. Arch from Rizvi College of Arechitecture, Mumbai, affiliated to University of Mumbai. She is nominated by her college to Charles Correa Gold Medal for outstanding design thesis, 2002-03 and is the winner of 3rd prize at Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectural Design Excellence, 2003, University of California, Berkeley and Semi-Finalist and winner of Reader Choice Award at Archoices International Essay Competition, 2004.
Priyanka will pursue Masters in City Planning. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA with an objective to pursue practice in Urban Design and Planning in India, contribute to pedagogy and development of more inclusive and informed urban reportage/journalism for popular understanding.
GEETIKA SRIVASTAVA, 2005 SCHOLAR
Geetika Srivastava is M.B.B.S. from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She has been awarded The Best All Round Undergraduate Student by Delhi Medical Association, 1999,Awarded Institute Scholarship for academic excellence, 2000, National Science Talent Search Scholarship, 1997 onwards and Junior Science Talent Search Scholar, 1996-97 and is recipient of Sir Dorabji A Award for best student in biochemistry, 2000, Institute prize for highest in biochemistry, 2000, B.K. Narang Medal for highest in biochemistry, 2000 and ranked 8th in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Examination, 1999.
Geetika will pursue M.S. with Epidemiology as major. The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, USA. Confirmed admission with an objective to set up health care facilities at primary level, also remain involved in research in maternal and child healthcare in India.
ARPITA CHATTERJEE, 2005 SCHOLAR
Arpita Chatterjee is final year Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. She has been awarded prize money for securing highest aggregate since introduction of the course in New Delhi and Kolkata I.S.I. in 1996, National Scholarship with full tuition waiver, I.S.I. 2003-2005, offered Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship, Delhi School of Economics on the basis of performance in all-India entrance examination, offered Professor Thavaraj Scholarship, Jawaharlal Nehru University on the basis of performance in all-India entrance examination, Awarded Debasish De Memorial prize, Presidency College, 2002, Awarded Nirmal Kanti Majumdar Memorial prize, Presidency College, 2001 and Awarded ‘O’ Grade in National English Language Test, 2000.
Arpita will pursue a Ph.D. in Economics. Princeton University, USA. with an objective to apply her knowledge in addressing challenges in economic development of mankind.
ALOKE KUMAR, 2005 SCHOLAR
Aloke Kumar is final year dual degree B.Tech & M.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has been awarded Ross Fellowship, Purdue University, 2005-2006, Tau Beta Pi Honor Society member, Adelberg Fellowship, Purdue University, 2007-2008, Ranked 64th in Madhyamik Examinations of West Bengal, secured Certificate of Merit in Mathematics Talent Search, 1995 and Certificate of Merit in Science Talent Search, 1998
Aloke will pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Purdue University, USA with an objective to gaining research experience in the industry and returning to academics bringing back to the classrooms the real world experience and perspective.
GADADHAR MAHAPTRA, 2005 SCHOLAR
Gadadhar Mahaptra is B. A in Sociology Honours from Fakir Mohan University, Orissa, M.A & M. Phil from JNU in Sociology. He has achieved a 1 st division with distinction in his graduation. His father is engaged in agriculture on daily wage basis and after his schooling & graduation from Orissa he joined Jawaharlal Nehru University to pursue his Post Graduate in Sociology & now he is pursuing M. Phil in Sociology. He is working at D.S.A library, JNU as a part-time student and has worked in the field of “ Poverty Reduction through social capital formation” & on sociology of medicine with reference to “ Child Health Care” in India & Bangladesh. He has also Worked as a volunteer in the national seminar on Dynamics of Indian Society: Stratification and Change at the Center for study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, JNU , New Delhi
Gadadhar will pursue a Direct PhD in Sociology on “ Povert Reduction through social capital formation” from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi with an objective to do higher research in the field of sociology
SUMITA AHUJA, 2006 SCHOLAR
Sumita Ahuja is a BA , LLB from National Law school of India University , Bangalore. She has been awarded best student advocate at the national round of the Philip Jessup international Law meet court competition, has represented India at the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot court competition at Washington and participated in Louis Brown client counseling competition. She is working as a Lawyer with an ambition to be work as an advisor to the Govt of India in the area of International law & policy.
She will pursue an LLM, Masters in Law, from Harvard University USA with an objective to research in the area of international law & policy formation.
POULOMI DHAR CHAKRABARTI, 2006 SCHOLAR
Poulomi Dhar Chakrabarti is Bachelor in Planning, with specialization in Urban Planning from school of Planning & Architecture, India and doing her Masters in City Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA after working as a consultant in Center for Environmental Studies, TERI , New Delhi and interning in organisations like WWF, ENVIS & DMRC. She is recipient of Ruth Segal Graduate Scholarship, 2005-06, Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research & Education (2005). SPA Gold Medallist for the best student for the Bachelor in Planning Program, General Proficiency Prize for extra curricular achievements & standing first in final exam in the bachelor program and has earned Distinction in undergraduate thesis which was nominated for T J Mannikam Prize, for the best planning thesis in 2005.
Poulomi will pursue Masters in City Planning, in MIT, USA with an objective to working in a multilateral organizations, preferably an applied research organization focusing on development aspects. She would like to move to the issue of urban governance & management in future. Along with this she wants to pursue a doctoral degree in planning & public policy.
THEJASWINI, 2006 SCHOLAR
Thejaswini is BSL in Law from ILS Law College Pune University. Diploma in Medical Law. Pursuing LLB from ILS Law college. She is recipients of Certificates of Merit for overall Excellence for the academic years 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000,2000-2001 and is recipient of Sri A. S. Arunalhalam Memorial Award, 2001, Dr. K.R. Krishnamurthi Memorial Award, 2001,Shri R.C. Jain Memorial Award, 2003 and holds Rank certificate Pune University, 2003, 2004,2005.
Thejaswani will pursue MA in International Relations /Regional Studies in University of Sussex with an objective to become part of an Institution which would not only influence foreign policy formation but also create public opinion on the same as this would enlarge the legitimacy of the policy.
SANJEEV KUMAR ROUTRAY, 2006 SCHOLAR
Sanjeev is M.A. in sociology from University of Hyderabad. He is recipient of of university gold medal for securing first position in M.A. (Hyderabad University), has been awarded Hyderabad University merit scholarship from July 2000-April 2001 and secured first rank in the all India JNU M.Phil examination. Qualified under NET in sociology (2003). He is currently working as a projects Editor / Coordinator and academics for him is a quest to understand the issues surrounding us that has immediate relevance for the most marginalized section of the society. He started his graduate studies in biological science but the debates, writings and discussions pushed him to the area of social science.
Sanjeev will pursue a Ph.D in Anthropology, Critical Urban Studies from New School University New York with an objective to pursue a career of academics, teaching & research.He also aims to understand & critique existing form of inequalities drawing upon his research.
GARGI CHAKRABORTY, 2006 SCHOLAR
Gargi Chakraborty is M. Sc. in Electronic Science From University of Calcutta. She stood 1 st among the govt. girls schools in W.B. and ranked 67 th among all students in secondary Examination and was recipient of national scholarship in 1996 and national scholarship in 2001 from the Government of India.
She has almost 2 years of experience in research work at the department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering in Jadavpur University .
Gargi will pursue a Ph.D in Nanotechnology from Jadavpur University with an objective to be in academics as a lecturer & go forward to do a Post Doctoral Study on the same subject
SUPRIYA COTRA PEABHAKAR, 2006 SCHOLAR
Supriya Cotra Peabhakar is a B.E in Medical Electronics from Vishveswariah Technological University. She is recipient of the State award – for pre – final year project in 2003 , State award – for final year project in 2004 and has applied for patent with regard to the Project – ‘Artificial Larynx'.
She is working as a trainee at Waveaxis, Bangalore. She wants to make a significant contribution in the field of medical technology and is involved in the development of psychological data acquisition & monitoring system. while she worked a Design Engineer she had the opportunity to work on the revolutionary technique called Brain Fingerprinting .
Supriya will pursue Master of applied science in Biomedical Engineering / Electronics in NJIT , USA with an objective to be a “Research scientist” either as a part of Hospital or as an part of an organization a Research Laboratory in the country
ANINDYA ROY, 2006 SCHOLAR
Anindya Roy is B.Sc. in Physic from Jadavpur University . M. Sc in Physics from IIT Mumbai . He ranked 4 th in Physics in JAM – 2004, was awarded summer research fellowship by Indian Academy of Sciences & JNCAST in 2005 & 2004 respectively, was awarded Undergraduate Research Associate – ship by SINP, kolkata ,2002-04 and Jagadish Chandra Bose National Science Talent Search Scholarship. He is primarily interested in academics & has the motivation for pursuing his doctoral work in theoretical physics.
Anindya will pursue a Ph. D in Physics / Applied Mathematics from MIT , USA . ConfirmedHe wants to carry out his research & teaching simultaneously .
SAHUL HAMEED LATHIFA HIDAYA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Sahul Hameed Lathifa Hidaya is M. Pharma from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. She is currently employed as a lecturer in Pharmaceutics. An industrious girl hailing from a remote village in Tamil Nadu, she scored 97.35 percentile in GATE. She pursued M.Pharm with UGC scholarship by scoring 97.35 percentile in GATE, February –2004 Best outgoing student award from KM College of Pharmacy, Madurai, for being college Topper of the batch 1999- 2003
Sahul will pursue a Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the “ School of Pharmacy, University of London with an objective to research experience & drug targeting skills.
BOYA SANDHYA RANI, 2007 SCHOLAR
Boya Sandhya Rani is a M.Sc In Molecular & Human Genetics from Banaras Hindu University. M.Phil in Neuroscience from NIMHANS. Her project work has been awarded by stem cell week journal of University of Arizona and going forward she would like to establish a stem cell consortium.
Boya will pursue a PhD programme in NIMHANS in the field of Brain Tumour Stem Cell Biology with an objective to answer the problem of Neuro repair with torque of stem cell biology.
NEHA GUPTA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Neha Gupta is B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, GGSIPU. She is a Gold Medallist for being Top in all Engineering departments and has recieved received undergraduate research fellowship, IGIT- 2001-05, awarded as best project thesis submitted, IGIT, 2005
Awarded as best student for 3 consecutive years, awarded National level Secondary Board merit scholarship & Delhi State level Sanskrit Academy Scholarship.
Stated objective:
Neha will pursue M.Sc/ PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Purdue University, Indiana, USA with an objective to be at the helm of directed research on “Intelligent Wireless Enterprise System” & be able to design & administrate such networked business as well as bring this technology to India & also design useful wireless embedded devices as a scientist.
NINAD RAVINDRA PANDIT, 2007 SCHOLAR
Ninad Ravindra Pandit is a Bachelor in Architecture from Kamal Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture, University of Mumbai and is a core faculty & lecturer of Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture, Mumbai for B.Arch programme & also associated with the Research & design cell of the institute's Dharavi studio as a Project Coordinator. He has been awarded Post Graduate Research Fellowship from KRVIA for pursuing independent Urban Research for the academic year 2004-05, Sarai Student Stipendiary Grant for 2005 at the Sarai New Media Initiative, a part of the Centre for the study of Developing Societies- Delhi for pursuing independent research.
Ninad will pursue Masters in City Planning from Massachusetts Institute Technology with an objective to work as a planning & development professional working with Academic institutions as a faculty and with Government & NGOs as consultant as he would like to make a difference to the planning practice & development in India by contributing in the academic space & produce scholarly work on urban planning.
ANIRUDDHA MAITRA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Aniruddha Maitra is M.A in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He works for CNN-IBN, Delhi has taught a part of a Queer Studies module offered to MA students at Jadavpur University. During his student life in Jadavpur & Alliance Françoise & his engagement in amateur theatre his efforts were always directed towards contextualizing his theoretical work on culture hybridity & sexual subalternity. He has been ranked 2nd in UG & PG level at Jadavpur University, won Charles Wallace (India) scholarship & Scottish Universities' International Summer School Scholarship on 2004 and selected for and offered TPF scholarship 2005 & SOAS Bursary 2006.
Aniruddha will pursue a PhD in English & Comparative Literature from the department of Modern Culture & Media at Brown University, US with an objective to teach in a University and carry on with journalism in some form.
MANASI SHARMA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Manasi Sharma is studying to be a BA with Psychology Honours from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. She has been volunteering with NGOs in the field of mental health & social welfare. She is Art Topper award in Grade X, School Topper Award in Grade XII and has recieved
Award for psychology topper & mathematics topper in Grade XII, Distinction in undergraduate thesis. She was awarded King's India scholarship 2007 and nominated by her college for Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Award 2006
Manasi will pursue Masters Mental Health Studies at Kings College, London. with an objective to initially woork in the National Health Service as a Junior Psychologist. She aspires to undertake research on the mental health of vulnerable sections in India (like adolescents and the elderly) & subsequently develop evidence-based interventions in collaboration with certain NGOs.
ARADDHYA MEHTA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Araddhya Mehta is M.A In History (Modern India), from Jawaharlal University. She has Won State award – for pre – final year project in 2003 , Won state award – for final year project in 2004 and applied for patent with regard to the Project – ‘Artificial Larynx'. She is the Youngest dancer of “ Spauda” a professional Bharatnatyam Dance Company since 2004, Scored top in Hindustani Classical Music in 1999, in ICSE stems, represented the state Rajasthan in swimming in under 13,16,19 & 21 National Aquatic Meets, was the co-captain in 1999 in the swimming team and was awarded the State Championship award in 1998 & 1999.
Araddhya will pursue M.Phil in Development Studies, at St. Antony's College, University of Oxford with an objective to work in the public sphere in the field of activism & academic research.
GADADHAR MAHAPTRA, 2007 SCHOLAR
Gadadhar Mahaptra is B. A in Sociology Honours from Fakir Mohan University, Orissa, M.A & M. Phil from JNU in Sociology. He has achieved a 1 st division with distinction in his graduation. His father is engaged in agriculture on daily wage basis and after his schooling & graduation from Orissa he joined Jawaharlal Nehru University to pursue his Post Graduate in Sociology & now he is pursuing M. Phil in Sociology. He is working at D.S.A library, JNU as a part-time student and has worked in the field of “ Poverty Reduction through social capital formation” & on sociology of medicine with reference to “ Child Health Care” in India & Bangladesh. He has also Worked as a volunteer in the national seminar on Dynamics of Indian Society: Stratification and Change at the Center for study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, JNU , New Delhi
Gadadhar will pursue a Direct PhD in Sociology on “ Povert Reduction through social capital formation” from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi with an objective to do higher research in the field of sociology
GAURAV KHANNA, 2008 SCHOLAR
Gaurav Khanna has appeared in B.A Final Year in Economics from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi. He is recipient of UJF Foundation award for academics and extra curricular activities, 2007, Vikas Dhaka Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Social Work, St. Stephens College, 2005, Bishop Cashmore Award for Creative Talent, St. James' School, 2005, Telegraph School Award for Best All Round Student, 2005, Keith Nasser Award for Best Debater, St. James' School, 2003 and Best Middle School Pupil, St. James' School, 2001. He has a deep abiding interest in the subject and was part of the NREGA survey team that went to Chattisgarh to ascertain the extent to which the program had been implemented.
Gaurav will pursue MA in Development Economics from London School of Economics, UK with an objective to return to India after his Ph.D in Development Economics to teach and do research concentrating on issues relating to the Indian Economy.
GRACE THOMAS, 2008 SCHOLAR
Grace Thomas is a B PT in Physiotherapy, Government College of Physiotherapy, Chennai, M G R Medical University, Tamilnadu and is a
College Topper in BPT course. She is doing her Master in Disability Rehab Administration (MDRA) from the Jawaharlal Technological University, National Institute for Mentally Handicapped.
Grace will pursue her Masters in Disability Rehab Administration from Jawaharlal Technological University, National Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Hyderabad with an objective to work for disability rehabilitation and serve the less fortunate, through setting up an NGO.
MRINAL KAUL, 2008 SCHOLAR
Mrinal Kaul is M.St in Oriental Studies from St. Cross College, University of Oxford, 2007. His interest in Sanskrit studies, Kashmir studies and Indology stems from childhood and from belonging to a traditional Kashmiri Pandit family. This led him to research and study Sanskrit manuscripts in India and abroad. He has helped restore and conserve private manuscript collections. He has informally guided research scholars. Mrinal has also written academic papers and reviews for journals and magazines. His 1 st project was published as a book titled ‘The Variegated Plumage: Encounters with Indian Philosophy”, 2003, and his 2 nd project titled ‘Grammatical Traditions of Kashmir' was published in the book Linguistic Traditions of Kashmir in 2008. He is also a multilingual poet and was awarded Poet of the Year –2004 by International Poet Society in Florida.
Mrinal will pursue a D.Phil in Oriental Studies, South Ashian Studies from University of Oxford with an objective to research work and teach at a university that has a strong research orientation. For his Ph.D he wants to produce a critical edition of the Ninth Chapter of the Tantraloka using a methodology which combines philology, comparative and historical approaches. He also plans to work on an English translation of the above along with a commentary of Jayaratha, taking into account variant manuscript readings.
POORNA ROY, 2008 SCHOLAR
Poorna Roy is a B. Sc in Chemistry from Presidency College, Kolkata, Calcutta University. She passed Science Talent Search Examination, 1999, was awarded Junior General Knowledge Test Certificate by United School Organization of India. Biology has been her favorite subject all the time but she took Chemistry as a major in graduation as a strategic choice. She wanted to use that subject as a tool to sculpt her biological dreams. She would like to take up molecular Biology, which is largely composed of Bio Chemistry, as a full-fledged research topic.
Poorna will pursue an Msc. in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur with an objective to go forward with a Ph. D degree and do research & development.
PRABHA MALLYA, 2008 SCHOLAR
Prabha Mallya is studying her Masters in Design from IIT Kanpur and she has been awarded Institute Assistantship at IIT Kanpur; 2006-08, has been selected to attend the International Design Workshop at the Icograda Design Week at the International Design Centre, IIT Bombay, 2007 and selected to attend a National Workshop on installation art at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, commemorating the birth centenary of sculptor Ramkinkar Baij, 2007.
Prabha will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration as Visual Essay from Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia, USA with an objective to work as an illustrator and designer of books and other print media, especially those that focus on children and environmental causes. Her research will focus on understanding the use of illustration as a means of visually communicating abstract concepts or ideas conventionally communicated by verbal language and she will also create visual essays.
RUNA DAS CHAUDHURI, 2008 SCHOLAR
Runa Das Chaudhuri is B.A and M.A in Sociology, Calcutta University, 1997-2002 and holds Rehabilitation Psychology (diploma), Rehabilitation Council of India, 2003. She is enrolled at CSSSE, Kolkata and registered at Jadavpur University for her Ph.D in Sociology of Literature. Her area of studies includes Children's Literature, Psychoanalytic Criticism and Cultural Studies. She has completed her Research Training Programme at CSSSE. She has qualified in both N.E.T and SLET, 2004. Her interest in psychology led her to take a course on Rehabilitation Psychology. She has also studied Sanskrit at the Centre for Indological Studies and Research, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata. She is a 1st Class 1st in Sociology, B.A, 2000, Lady Brabourne College, First in Sociology Honours and Economics Pass in 1 st year Annual Examination, Lady Brabourne College, ranked 1 st in PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology, 2003 and awarded ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship, New Delhi, 2004 & awarded special prize for best reading and writing skills in Functional Sanskrit in 2006 by Centre for Indological Studies and Research of Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata.
Runa will pursue Ph.D in Sociology of Literature in Jadavpur University with an objective to pursue a career in research as well as taking up teaching assignments. Her current research will require a textual reading of narratives which moves beyond a strictly literary one. It will look at the way phantoms of fiction import special insights into our life and psyche revealing the constitutive hazard of the uncanny in our everyday living.
SANJEEV SHANKAR, 2008 SCHOLAR
Sanjeev Shankar is a Bachelor in Architecture from S.P.A, New Delhi, 2004 and a Master of Design in Industrial design from IIT Bombay, 2006.
He is a Gold Medalist in Architecture, 2005 and is recipient of Merit cum Means Scholarship, 1999-2004, DAAD Scholarship, Germany, 2006, IIT Bombay teaching assistantship, 2004-06, Red Dot Product Design finalist, 2006 and International Young Design Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2006.
He is a nomadic artistic researcher for FOAM and has worked for Widgery Works Inc. as an artist. He likes to base his designs on in-depth ethnographic study of the community for whom he is designing so that the design and architecture is embedded in an economic, social, and cultural reality. Sanjeev has worked with craftsmen of Nagaland and in the ‘Culture Specific Footwear' he has merged traditional crafts based knowledge with emerging technology.
Sanjeev will pursue Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design'' at Stadelschule in Frankfurt am Main with an objective to start a self sustaining grass root group in 5 years which looks at aspects of tradition and innovation; sustainability; public art and architecture and a more participative approach in the creative process in India.
SUBHADEEP MUKHOPADHYAY, 2008 SCHOLAR
Subhadeep Mukhopadhyay is a B. Sc in Statistics from St. Xavier's college, University of Calcutta and an M. Sc in Statistics from IIT Kanpur Personal/Social he stood 1st in IIT Kanpur Statistical Department. Scored 10/10 in all Semesters, is recipient of Sangita Pradhan Memorial Gold medal 2008, Director's Best student award 2008, MCM scholarship 2007, N. Balakrishnan award, 2007, JN kapur Award, 2007 and reciepient of National Scholarship from University of Calcutta for Ranking 9th in B.Sc.
Subhadeep will pursue Ph.D in Statistics: Applied Bayesian Statistics from University of Texas A& M, USA with an objective to be a researcher, whose work will be appreciated for its applicability & practical value.
