Amartya Sen: Nobel laureate economist known for his work on welfare economics.
Dr. C.N.R. Rao: Eminent chemist recognized for his contributions to materials research.
Vikram Sarabhai: Pioneer of India's space software and physicist.
Arun Jaitley: Esteemed lawyer and previous Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs.
M.S. Swaminathan: Father of the Green Revolution in India, agricultural scientist.
Shiraz Minwalla: Theoretical physicist recognized for his paintings in string concept and quantum subject concept.
Viswanathan Anand: Chess Grandmaster and previous World Chess Champion.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Entrepreneur and founder of Biocon, a biotechnology organization.
Manjul Bhargava: Mathematician awarded the Fields Medal for his contributions to number theory.
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