Padmini Patnaik is a very talented, 22 year old scholar from Vishakapatnam.She has done her BE Computer Science. She has worked as a research assistant in Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai. She is currently pursuing her Master's in computer science (sp in AI) from Stony Brook University and wants to have a successful research oriented career.

Smita Vijaykumar is a 24 year old scholar from New Delhi. She is a consistent, hardworking and goal oriented individual whose academic profile stands as evidence for the same. She has done her B.Arch from School of Planning and Architect - New Delhi. She has even worked with a few organizations. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago.

Smita Vijaykumar - Mentor: Mr. Rajiv Mishra has taught for Fourteen years (Four years at Academy of Architecture & Ten years at Sir J.J.College of Architecture) and has been involved in conducting seminars and workshops on subjects of Architecture Design, City Planning, History and Theory of Architecture as well as on development of Urban Management & Governance. He had been the Chairperson for the Course Committee of Interior Design at University of Mumbai and involved with I.I.T Mumbai for Solar Passive Architecture education handbook. He has conducted a National Seminar (9 March 2001) on Solar Passive Architecture at Sir J.J.College of Architecture on behalf of Ministry of Non-Conventional resources.

Ishita Mohanty is a 20 year old scholar from Bhopal. She has been brilliant in academics as well as extra and co-curricular activities. She is passionately interested in dynamics of the development process, and in future wants to hold a position where, her say would be vital in the policy making sector. She has done her B.A in Economics from Lady Shriram College New Delhi and is currently pursuing her Master's in Economics from London School of Economics.

Ms. Ishita Mohanty - Mentor: Rajkamal Iyer an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam. He has completed his PhD from INSEAD in Finance. Prior to his PhD, he has a MSc in finance and economics from the London School of Economics. His current area or research is on Banking and Development Economics.

Hardik Machhar is a 22 year old, very confident and bright scholar and also an equally good artist from Mumbai. He also regularly volunteers for socialwork. He has completed his BE Electronics from D.J. Sanghvi College engineering and is currently pursuing MS in Operations Research from Cornell University.

Mr. Hardik Machhar - Mentor: Mr.Sameer Sharma is a Senior Program Manager at Intel Corporation. He is based out of Santa Clara, California. He has an MS (Computer Engg) from Rutgers University and BE (Electronics) from Panjab University.

Nitin Tanwar is a 22 year old scholar from Chandigarh with excellent academic records, vision and leadership potential. He wants to make a career in sustainable energy policy and, hence, make an impact on the life of millions of people. He has done his Bachelor of Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and is now pursuing his M.Phil in Sustainable Development from University of Cambridge, UK.

Mr. Nitin Tanwar - Mentor: Rajkamal Iyer an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam. He has completed his PhD from INSEAD in Finance. Prior to his PhD, he has a MSc in finance and economics from the London School of Economics. His current area or research is on Banking and Development Economics.

Nikhil Rao is a 22 year old scholar from Mumbai. He is an all rounder in true sense, excellent in all the fields be it academics, sports or hobbies and always strives for the best. He is passionate about photography and music and he is also a very good drummer. He has graduated from IIT Bombay with a BTech in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his MS in Computer Science from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Mr. Nikhil Rao - Mentor: Mr.Sameer Sharma is a Senior Program Manager at Intel Corporation. He is based out of Santa Clara, California. He has an MS (Computer Engg) from Rutgers University and BE (Electronics) from Panjab University.

Nihar Mhatre is a 22 year old scholar from Mumbai. He is a very hardworking and dedicated individual. His goal is to have his own Electronic Company and wants India to emerge as the next superpower in technological field. He has done his BE Electronics from Fr.Conceicao Rodrigues College of engineering and is currently pursuing his MSEE from University of Minnesota.

Mr. Nihar Mhatre - Mentor: Mr.Nagendra worked as Solution Architect in the HP software sales. He lead the Technical alliance initiative with various HP customers such as Lucent, Nortel, and Motorola to name few.

Sourav Ghosal is a 22 year old scholar from Mumbai with a clear vision of his future and always strives for excellence. One of his ultimate goals is to become an entrepreneur and own an independent consultancy firm. He has done his BE Chemicals from D.J. Sanghvi College and is currently pursuing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

Mr. Sourav Ghoshal - Mentor: Dr. SURENDRA AMBALAL DAVE - An Outstanding Economist. He is the chairman of the Prestigious Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).Having pursued his PhD from University of Mumbai and having lectured in Economics in USA.