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Akram Nadwi

Akram Nadwi Akram Nadwi is an Islamic scholar of Indian origin, known for his work in the field of classical Islamic sciences, including hadith, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), and the history of female scholarship in I...

Akshay Naheta

Overview Akshay Naheta is an Indian-born British business executive known for his work in the international finance and investment industry. He has held senior positions at globally prominent investment firms. Key fac...

Akshay Parija

Akshay Parija Akshay Parija is an Indian film director associated with the Odia-language film industry of Odisha. He is recognised in Wikidata as an Indian film director and is also active as a producer in regional ci...

Akshay Venkatesh

Overview Akshay Venkatesh is a mathematician known for his work in number theory and related areas of pure mathematics. He is of Indian origin and has been associated with Australian academic life from an early age. K...

Alagappa Chettiar

Overview Alagappa Chettiar (1909–1957) was an Indian businessman and philanthropist from the Nagarathar (Nattukottai Chettiar) community of Tamil Nadu. He is principally remembered for his contributions to the cause o...

Alakh Pandey

Alakh Pandey is an Indian educator, YouTuber and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Physics Wallah, an online learning platform aimed at students preparing for competitive examinations such as the Joint Entran...

Ale Ahmad Suroor

Ale Ahmad Suroor Ale Ahmad Suroor (1911–2002) was an Indian Urdu poet and literary critic. He is regarded as one of the prominent figures in twentieth-century Urdu literary criticism. Key Facts NameAle Ahmad Suroor Bo...

Alex James (professor)

Alex James (professor) Alex James is an Indian researcher and academic who works in the area of machine learning, with interests spanning artificial intelligence, neuromorphic computing, and electronic systems. He is ...

Ali Kazimi

Overview Ali Kazimi is a film director of Indian origin, born in 1961. He is associated with documentary filmmaking and works that engage with themes of migration, identity, and historical memory. Key Facts NameAli Ka...

Alladi Ramakrishnan

Alladi Ramakrishnan Alladi Ramakrishnan (1923–2008) was an Indian physicist known for his work in theoretical physics and probability theory. He is widely associated with the founding of the Institute of Mathematical ...

Allidina Visram

Overview Allidina Visram (1851–1916) was an Indian-origin merchant, settler, and philanthropist who became one of the most prominent businessmen in British East Africa during the late nineteenth and early twentieth ce...

Alok Bhargava

Alok Bhargava Alok Bhargava is an Indian econometrician known for his contributions to econometric methodology and applied econometrics, particularly in the areas of panel data analysis, health economics, and nutritio...

Aloke Lohia

Aloke Lohia Aloke Lohia is an Indian-origin businessman associated with the petrochemicals and polyester industry. He is widely identified with Indorama Ventures, a global producer of polyester and related chemical pr...

Aloke Paul

Overview Aloke Paul is an Indian materials scientist whose work concerns solid-state diffusion and related aspects of materials science. He is associated with research and teaching in the field of metallurgy and mater...

Alvira Khan Agnihotri

Alvira Khan Agnihotri Alvira Khan Agnihotri is an Indian film producer and costume designer associated with the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai. She is a member of the Khan family of Bandra and has been involved i...

Alwar Balasubramaniam

Overview Alwar Balasubramaniam, often credited as A. Balasubramaniam or simply Bala, is an Indian contemporary visual artist. His practice spans printmaking, painting, drawing and sculpture, and is widely associated w...

Ama Samy

Overview Ama Samy is an Indian Jesuit priest and Zen master. He is associated with the integration of Christian spirituality and Zen Buddhist practice, and is recognised as a teacher (roshi) within a Zen lineage that ...

Amalendu Chakraborty

Amalendu Chakraborty Amalendu Chakraborty is an Indian short story writer associated with Bengali literature. He is recognised primarily for his work in the short fiction form. NameAmalendu Chakraborty NationalityIndi...

Amalendu De

Amalendu De was an Indian historian, professor and writer. His scholarly work focused on the history of modern India, with particular attention to social, political and communal movements in Bengal. Key facts NameAmal...

Amalendu Krishna

Overview Amalendu Krishna is an Indian academic associated with university teaching and research. He is recognised within the Indian higher-education community for his scholarly work in mathematics. Key Facts NameAmal...