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Built on grit, guided by values - Elan Shetty ’26, co-captain leads with purpose on and off the football field.

Two sisters, one passion and a fearless journey from local Racquetball courts to the world stage - proof that dedication knows no age.

Diya Shetty, a 15-year-old USA national badminton player, a rising star with her sights set on the Olympics.

A journey shaped by curiosity, courage, humility and 100+ groundbreaking innovations.

Writer-researcher and accomplished technologist Dr. SSN Shetty is preparing to release Buntedi , the first volume of an ambitious two-part coffee-table series that explores the history, identity and lived experiences of the Bunt community in coastal Karnataka. With only 500 copies printed - 300 reserved for long-standing subscribers—this volume stands as a rare , intentional and deeply meaningful collectible for those who value cultural memory and wish to preserve a livin

We are delighted to share that Author and Professor Dr. Sandhya Shetty (NH) has published her latest academic monograph with Palgrave Macmillan in September 2025 - an important scholarly contribution that reflects her continued leadership in the field. Dr. Sandhya Shett y’s latest monograph, Imperial Pharmakon , published within Palgrave Macmillan’s award-winning series on Literature , Science , and Medicine , offers a richly researched cultural history of Western medicine

Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate

Simoul Alva has always been a visual thinker, an only child raised in Mumbai by a teacher mother and a father with a background in finance. She found her first creative outlet in drawing. Films and books became early companions, offering her a window into worlds that would later influence her imagination as a designer. But it wasn’t until a senior in high school introduced her to the National Institute of Design (NID) that Simoul saw a future in design. She would go on to be

Born and raised in Bangalore, Rishitha grew up at a distance from her cultural homeland. Her childhood was filled with books and friendships forged not through shared cultural lineage, but through shared curiosity and love of literature. “We may not have had shared cultural experiences,” she says, “but this city taught me that it’s possible to build long-lasting friendships despite all that.” It’s also where her journey as a writer began—one read-aloud essay in third grade, a

The story of Puja Rai Shetty is just that—a story of quiet, consistent service that is ever-inspiring. The story of a knowledge bearer.

She comes from a lineage of pioneers—people who quietly pushed boundaries, one plate, one patient, one project at a time. Her childhood home was one where Sunday kori rotti was sacred, business plans were casually discussed over dinner, and family values were deeply rooted in Bunt heritage and pride.

Wishing Rahul Rai and the Team of Alienation Endless Success at Cannes 2025

Priyanka Shetty is not just telling stories—she’s crafting a movement. The award-winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia has steadily built a body of work that blazes with urgency, compassion, and fierce artistic clarity. Whether on stage or behind the script,

A Bold Girl with grit and driven by results. Just 18 years old, embodies talent, tenacity, and fearless determination. Her overnight rebuild of the entire BANA website is not just impressive — it’s a testament to what passion and purpose can achieve - Siri Naomi's inspiring journey. An Unexpected Email It was a quiet Monday morning, an unexpected email arrived from Siri Naomi—a name unfamiliar to me, yet her message was bold and compelling. She offered to build a better versi

Renuka Ballal, daughter of Dr. Hebri Satish and Mallika Ballal, and niece of Dr. Hebri Suresh Ballal (Gundu), has achieved another feather in her cap. She has created the visual effects for "Etoille" ("Twelve"), a show set for release on Amazon Prime. Renuka, a Brooklyn, NY-based visual effects artist

Nia’s poetry anthology, Ink and Light, has been honored with the International Impact Book Award. She was also recognized as a featured author for her work.