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Jay Jina is the director of Chitraayana, a vertical within INDICA. He has edited and co-authored a series of three books on India’s cultural heritage. This volume is the fourth in the series (the most recent being Anveshana). Before this project, Jay mentored young writers on a creative writing programme. Being from an applied mathematics background, most of Jay’s professional career has been in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and instrumentation where he held several senior-level positions predominantly in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, strategy, and information systems. This industry career was interspersed with periods in academia and consultancy with the Big Four. For several years, Jay taught executive MBA programmes. Apart from his role within INDICA, he teaches mathematics at a UK university. Jay was born in Africa to Indian descent parents. He now lives in the UK.

Jay Jina

Jay Jina is the director of Chitraayana, a vertical within INDICA. He has edited and co-authored a series of three books on India’s cultural heritage. This volume is the fourth in the series (the most recent being Anveshana). Before this project, Jay mentored young writers on a creative writing programme. Being from an applied mathematics background, most of Jay’s professional career has been in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and instrumentation where he held several senior-level positions predominantly in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, strategy, and information systems. This industry career was interspersed with periods in academia and consultancy with the Big Four. For several years, Jay taught executive MBA programmes. Apart from his role within INDICA, he teaches mathematics at a UK university. Jay was born in Africa to Indian descent parents. He now lives in the UK.

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Padma Bharatis
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India, or Bharat, is a land of unparalleled diversity, a true chitraayana where the tapestry of life is woven with vibrant maanyata (respect) and maryaada (dignity). This nation, with its timeless unity in multiplexity, is a testament to a culture of cultures bonded by a rich tradition of creativity and ingenuity.

 

Padma Bharatis captures this essence through a collection of essays that spotlight the remarkable achievements of ordinary Indians. Over recent years, public recognition of these unsung heroes has witnessed a paradigm shift with Padma awardees increasingly representing the true diversity of the nation.

 

The stories within this book highlight the strength and resilience of people who bring sustainable change while honouring their cultural traditions and experiential knowledge passed down through generations. They are earthy, real, and often from rustic or smalltown backgrounds, embodying the core values of a civilization on its path to a sustainable and aspirational future. Padma Bharatis is a celebration of these incredible souls.

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