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February 1, 2022
|By Pradipta Das
Child marriages stopped
Sanjeev Sehgal is a global finance executive with 2 decades of leadership experience at leading global companies. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, IIM & the University of Delhi. Sanjeev is Vice President, FP&A at Caliber Collision. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sanjeev is passionate about fostering the next generation of leaders through education & mentorship. He is committed to initiatives that provide young people with the skills & resilience needed to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
MR Rangaswami is Founder & Chairman of the Board of Indiaspora. He is an entrepreneur, investor, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder & philanthropist, who participated in the rapid expansion of the Silicon Valley software industry. He co-founded Sand Hill Group, one of the earliest “angel” investment firms & was named in the Forbes “Midas” list of investors. In 2012, he founded Indiaspora, a nonprofit community of powerful global Indian leaders from diverse professions who are committed to inspiring the diaspora by providing a platform to collaborate & catalyze social change.
He is the recipient of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) “Influential Leaders” award in 2015 & the US-China Educational Trust (USCET) inaugural “Asians in America” award in 2016. In 2020, he was the recipient of the “Global Service Award” from the Canada-India Business Council.
Nakul Duggal serves as Group General Manager of Automotive, Industrial & Cloud, Qualcomm Technologies. Duggal is responsible for leading the Automotive, Industrial & Embedded IOT, & Cloud Computing Business Units globally. Over his career, he has held several engineering & management positions in the development & commercialization of Qualcomm’s wireless & application processor technologies, products & industry initiatives. Duggal holds a BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering degree from M.S. University, India & an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles Anderson School of Management.
Subrat Tripathy serves as the Chief Segment Officer of Process (Sustainability) at L&T Technology Services (LTTS). With over 30 years of extensive experience across various roles & industry segments, Subrat brings invaluable business leadership, market insight, and strategic vision to LTTS. In his current position, he spearheads business development efforts in key client markets, driving the growth and expansion initiatives for Plant Engineering. Subrat’s experience includes managing business units, leading strategic initiatives, business development, relationship management and execution. His insightful experience has helped create business value spanning across three decades in the Engineering and Information Technology outsourcing space. He holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is certified in Business Leadership from Ross School of Business, Michigan University and INSEAD. Subrat is currently located in New Jersey, USA.
Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. Currently, he is appointed as the honourable President of the CAB and President of the Editorial Board with Wisden India. He is regarded as one of India’s most successful captains in modern times, and one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time. In the 1999 Cricket World Cup, he was involved in a partnership of 318 runs with Rahul Dravid, which remains the highest overall partnership score in the World Cup tournament history He also presently holds the post of being a member of the Indian Premier League governing council.
Product description:
Cricket bat autographed by former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team Sourav Ganguly
Meera Jaipur is a one-stop destination to get your hands on the finely manufactured silver. Their skill and proficiency have been acknowledged in European markets as well. Understanding the challenges faced by artisans, Director Siddarth has been supporting their children with scholarships to organize training programs that enhance technical skills. Collaborating with organizations like CRY strengthens their resolve to create a lasting impact by nurturing talent and ensuring access to education for the young minds shaping tomorrow.
Product description:
Handmade silver necklace made of 925 silver
Murali Nagapuzha’s art is a favourite for many art lovers.The prominent aspect of his art is the vivid play of light and shadow across his subjects, in rich beautiful colours the world. Brought up in a family of traditional artists, his paintings reflect his childhood memories of the joy of lush flora and fauna of Kerala with fresh flowers, butterflies, birds and streams. His art is enjoyed at exhibitions in major cities all over the world, and in the collections of cooperates, foreign embassies and many private collections of famous celebrities and industrialists like Tina Ambani and many more. We thank Murali for his continuous support to CRY for many years.
Product description:
Title: Nayika
Size: 30 x 24 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2017
Anita Dongre’s designs showcase Indian aesthetics in a contemporary language inspired by Rajasthan and India’s rich craft tradition. Founded in 1995, the Anita Dongre label offers breath-taking, curated looks in bridal, couture and menswear. The Anita Dongre Foundation has given countless rural women an equal voice by providing them with livelihood opportunities and skill training.
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SRAVYA BENARASI SAREE in purple color threaded onto rich Benarasi silk with a 0.80 meter length of fabric for the silk choli & 2.5 mts of viscose Petticoat fabric
Isharya is a modern-day Indian brand that was one of the first to pioneer fashion jewelry in India. Founded by Gauri and Radhika Tandon, the brand reinvents heirloom techniques by innovating with fresh materials, to make fashion-forward jewels. All Isharya jewels are hypoallergenic, nickel-free and plated with 18k gold. Celebrity-approved and seen on the world’s biggest fashion forums, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Isharya is for the discerning tastemakers of today.
Product description:
T-shaped necklace crafted from the finest 925 sterling silver and adorned with rêve crystals
Material: CZ & Rhodium Plating
Dimension: 406 X 22mm
Bhaskar Rao Botcha, a popular Hyderabad based artist, has exhibited all over India and abroad. He has a profound interest in trees, being the core element of his work. Trees, deeply embedded in Indian mythology, reflect the memories and experiences he has collected from the places he has lived, touched and walked through. Each work unique, in rhythmic liveliness with layers of elaborate texture in imaginative colors.
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Title: Tree of life
Size: 24 x 24 inches
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2025
The Mumbai based artist, Vijay Belgave was born in Latur. He has been greatly inspired by the simplicity of rural life in his hometown, especially by its sensitive but strong women. Innovative textures with stylized figures, his subjects convey the theme of love and its many levels of expressions in a melody of colors in harmony. He is the recipient of numerous awards and held many exhibitions
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Title: Togetherness
Size: 24 x 24 inches
Medium: Mix medium on canvas
Year: 2024
Born in West Bengal and raised in Jharkhand, India, Monlisa’s style of painting is both romantic and classic. Inspired by lush landscapes and the serene beauty of nature, animals and family bonding, she paints in vivid earthy colours, with the warmth of intricate bonds of human relationships. Monalisa lives and works in Kolkatta, and she has exhibited vastly.
Product description:
Title: Serenity
Size: 18 x 18 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2024
Abhay Paranjape is a Silicon Valley-based stand-up comedian and technologist working on virtual reality hardware at a MAANG organization. When he’s not building immersive experiences in tech, he’s crafting immersive experiences on stage, using humor to explore the NRI experience — navigating life, work, and family in the U.S.
Abhay has performed sold-out shows across the San Francisco Bay Area in Hindi, English, and Marathi, connecting with diverse audiences through sharp observations and relatable storytelling. He recently took his act to Mumbai and Pune, bringing his perspective on the immigrant journey back to India.
With a unique blend of technology and comedy, Abhay bridges worlds—both real and virtual—one laugh at a time.
Visit: https://linktr.ee/abhay.p
Escaping child marriage to become a Police Officer
From facing pressure to marry early, Asha defied expectations by staying in school with support from CRY America’s KMAGVS project. Her determination paid off when she became the first female police officer in her village, proving that with perseverance, dreams can become reality.)
Overcoming malnutrition with timely intervention
Aditya, born prematurely at 7 months weighing only 1.2 kilograms, faced challenges due to his father’s daily wage labor and his mother caring for three daughters. CRY’s Project Vikas Samvad Samiti intervened with comprehensive measures including nutrition support, IYCF practices, hygiene, therapy, kitchen gardening, vaccinations, home visits, and counseling. Today, at 21 months, Aditya is thriving with a healthy weight of 9.8 kilograms.)
Defying tradition and inspiring change through education
Chandni defied family tradition of commercial sex work by pursuing education with CRY America’s support. Despite initial objections, she enrolled in a residential hostel, completed her BTech, and is now preparing for UPSC exams. Chandni’s journey inspires her community, where she helps children return to education for brighter futures.)
From being a drop out to – teaching in a school
Once a school dropout and newspaper distributor to support his family, Aman’s life transformed when he joined Project SSRF’s Child Activity Center. With dedication, he bridged his learning gap, completed a computer course, and now serves as a Computer, Math, and Science teacher at a public school)
The well known Tribe Amrapali brand, budding out of the famous mother brand ‘Amrapali’ creates exclusive jewellery which has strong Indian cultural heritage roots with Indian modernity, primarily focusing on gold-plated silver, silver and fashion jewellery in superior quality. Tribe Amrapali jewellery has been spotted on famous Indian celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt etc who love the Indo- ethnic dramatic style
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Chandrika Bird Pendant Necklace – Silver plated alloy pendant necklace with floral, coin and taveez motifs with pastel enameling and chain tassels.
After more than five decades as one of the most prolific bands in history, The Rolling Stones are still rocking today! This incredible piece of music history is autographed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman.
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Mohan Naik is a much loved and popular artist from Goa. Well educated in art, he remains passionate and dedicated. Being very sensitive to nature, he is easily receptive to the nuances and expressions of his pristine surroundings, which is reflected in idyllic scenes in his paintings and he works mainly with rich earth tones. Mohan Naik has participated in several solo and group exhibitions and his work is to be found in collection in India and abroad
Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. Currently, he is appointed as the honourable President of the CAB and President of the Editorial Board with Wisden India. He is regarded as one of India’s most successful captains in modern times, and one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time. In the 1999 Cricket World Cup, he was involved in a partnership of 318 runs with Rahul Dravid, which remains the highest overall partnership score in the World Cup tournament history He also presently holds the post of being a member of the Indian Premier League governing council.
Product description:
Cricket bat autographed by former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team Sourav Ganguly
Anita Dongre’s designs showcase Indian aesthetics in a contemporary language inspired by Rajasthan and India’s rich craft tradition. Founded in 1995, the Anita Dongre label offers breath-taking, curated looks in bridal, couture and menswear. The Anita Dongre Foundation has given countless rural women an equal voice by providing them with livelihood opportunities and skill training.
Product description:
SRAVYA BENARASI SAREE in purple color threaded onto rich Benarasi silk with a 0.80 meter length of fabric for the silk choli & 2.5 mts of viscose Petticoat fabric
Born in 1975, the Mumbai based artist, studied in Latur, Mumbai and Pune for his Art education. Prakash Deshmukh’s works are primarily with the subject of women, with great attention to detail, stylization of large dream -like expressive eyes with vibrant earthy colours. His work is a celebration of simplest and happiest moments. This popular artist has had many successful solo and group exhibitions all over India, Singapore and America
Product description:
Title: Nayika
Size: 30 x 24 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2017
Murali Nagapuzha’s art is a favourite for many art lovers.The prominent aspect of his art is the vivid play of light and shadow across his subjects, in rich beautiful colours the world. Brought up in a family of traditional artists, his paintings reflect his childhood memories of the joy of lush flora and fauna of Kerala with fresh flowers, butterflies, birds and streams. His art is enjoyed at exhibitions in major cities all over the world, and in the collections of cooperates, foreign embassies and many private collections of famous celebrities and industrialists like Tina Ambani and many more. We thank Murali for his continuous support to CRY for many years.
Product description:
Title: Floral series
Size: 3 x 2 feet
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Renowned visual artist Ramesh P Gujar, is famous for his signature figurative art, with rhythmic lines which is his own unique style. He has been fascinated by art since his childhood and started his art carrier after completing his formal art education. His paintings are defined by his life experiences which gives birth to his art. His philosophy of life is that all of us have to keep moving in order to balance the chain of life. With over 20 years of experience his work is found in private collections and prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
Renowned visual artist Ramesh P Gujar, is famous for his signature figurative art, with rhythmic lines which is his own unique style. He has been fascinated by art since his childhood and started his art carrier after completing his formal art education. His paintings are defined by his life experiences which gives birth to his art. His philosophy of life is that all of us have to keep moving in order to balance the chain of life. With over 20 years of experience his work is found in private collections and prestigious institutes in India and abroad.
Krishna with cow painting is of size 18*18 inches and is made on canvas with acrylic colors.
Sachin Sagare has been deeply influenced by the passionate and hardworking women he observed while growing up. He paints expressing the intimate relationship between women and flowers – being symbols of natural beauty and fertility. The prominent aspect of his art is the vivid play of light and shadow across his subjects, in rich beautiful colours. The popular artist has received many awards and had several solo and group shows with customers all over India, America and Europe.
Blessings painting is of size 18*18 inches and is made on canvas with acrylic colors.
Born in Jodhpur and raised in Kolkata, Anamika Khanna combined her love for Indian textiles and Indian fashion to create outfits that are relevant and wearable and now produces ready-to-wear, menswear and bridal line products catering to both Indian and international clients. She was one of the 1st Indian designers invited to showcase at Paris Fashion Week and has won international recognition for her designs. She is one of India’s top trousseau designers. She got an exclusive contract with British major, Harrod’s and coverage in several international magazines. Anamika Khanna was invited to the Buckingham Palace for a reception as a part of the India Delegation & was also listed in the BOF elite list of 500 people shaping the $2.4 trillion global fashion industry. She has won multiple awards, including an induction into the Damania Fashion Hall of Fame, The Exports Council Award, Fortune India –India’s Most Powerful women in Business 2020, FDCI – Hall of fame Award 2022 & many more
Black Muslin Saree with tribal embroidered border, an embroidered neckline & silk blouse piece.
Murali Nagapuzha’s art is a favourite for many art lovers.The prominent aspect of his art is the vivid play of light and shadow across his subjects, in rich beautiful colours the world. Brought up in a family of traditional artists, his paintings reflect his childhood memories of the joy of lush flora and fauna of Kerala with fresh flowers, butterflies, birds and streams. His art is enjoyed at exhibitions in major cities all over the world, and in the collections of cooperates, foreign embassies and many private collections of famous celebrities and industrialists like Tina Ambani and many more. We thank Murali for his continuous support to CRY for many years.
Floral series is of size 18*18 inches and is made on canvas with acrylic colors.
Revathi Shivakumar, the talented Mumbai based artist, has exhibited and sold her work all over India and abroad. With firm brushstrokes and painted in vivid earthy colours, each work is unique and an expression of her experiences in her personal spiritual quest. Varanasi is of size 18*18 inches and is made on canvas with acrylic colors.
Tying in the richness of India’s regal past to an uber-stylish present, The Alchemy Studio creates unique pieces in a fusion of raw uncut diamonds and vibrant gem stones, set using ancient setting techniques dating back to the 18th century in sterling silver and 14kt gold. The jewellery is a perfect balance of old-world charm and contemporary everyday wear – a testament to today’s dynamic and confident woman.
Sapphire Flower Uncut Diamond Earrings: Sterling Silver earrings with uncut diamonds, single cut diamonds, sapphire & fresh water pearl
This violin bass is Autographed by Paul McCartney. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Paul McCartney is the most successful singer/ songwriter of all-time; having written or co-written 91 top 10 songs in his career, with 33 of those reaching the top of the Billboard charts at some point. Paul is ranked by Rolling Stone as the 11th Greatest Singer of All-Time. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and an 18 time Grammy Award Winner. This piece comes with an individually-numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is 100% guaranteed authentic for life.
Suhani Pittie is India’s well known designer who is well loved and popular among the elite, as well as Bollywood actors and celebrities. Suhani Pittie jewels strike a cool balance between championing various handcraft techniques and catering to that elusive red carpet glamour. From appearances at prestigious international events like Cannes Film Festival to being featured on innumerable magazine covers and publications, Indian and International, Suhani Pittie’s jewels have truly carved a niche for themselves in the Indian fashion industry.
Saree with blouse piece in black mulberry silk specially handcrafted for CRY by artisans working for 25 days on the handlooms.
Sanjukta Dutta, an Assamese designer par excellence, creates a unique combination of clubbing traditions and prints of different geographies into one unique customized piece of garment. Sanjukta’s Studio supports over a 100 families of artisans. She designed the traditional Assamese ‘Anga-vastra’ which was presented to Britain’s Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton during their visit. Her clientele is spread across the globe. She has won many awards including the “Times Best Ethnic Wear, Assam”, “Stardust Global Indian Icon Achievers Awards”, in NY, “Fashion Designer of the Year” by Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award & many more. In 2022 Sanjukta Dutta’s label also debuting at the New York Fashion Week.
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