Alumni Achievers
Nirbhay Lumde, (B.A. Political Science (1995 – 98) at Prashanti Nilayam campus), is a seasoned professional in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sector, having headed the CSR and sustainability initiatives at several organizations such as CGI Asia Pacific, Fidelity Investments and Landmark Group. He has also worked extensively in the non-profit sector, serving for more than six years as a program coordinator at the Azim Premji Foundation. Most of Nirbhay’s work focuses on gender equality, climate change and building sustainable models of living. He also works to promote computer-aided learning and entrepreneurship in rural areas. More…
Haresh Mirpuri studied from Grade 4 to B.Com, MBA, in Bhagawan’s institutions at Ooty, Brindavan, and Prasanthi Nilayam, 1980 – 1993. After completing his studies at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in 1993, Swami asked Brother Haresh to join his father’s business in Indonesia. For this, he trained at the Toyota system of garment manufacturing in Tokyo and at the garment manufacturing system in Daewoo’s plant in South Korea. He then went on to help his father in sales, marketing and merchandising. In 1995, Swami asked him to relocate to India to start a garment manufacturing company under the name ‘Sai Lakshmi Industries Private Limited’. More…
Prof. M Krishnamurthy, (M.Sc. 1991 at Prashanti Nilayam campus), In the vast cosmos of scientific inquiry, Professor M Krishnamurthy navigates the frontiers of knowledge with a blend of intellectual prowess and unwavering dedication. An experimental physicist specialising in atomic, molecular and optical sciences, his journey from the early years at Eswaramma School to the present leadership at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, is a narrative of academic brilliance intertwined with spiritual guidance. More…
Krishna Kishore Jasthi In a career marked by honesty, hard work, diligence and compassion, Brother Krishna Kishore has served under numerous political leaders and government officials. His name is spoken in the hallways of power with a certain reverence reserved only for those who stood by their principles. He was named Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Karnataka in July 2023. With humility, Krishna Kishore attributes it all to Swami, having endeavoured to make his life exemplify Swami’s message. More…
Jagdish Chawla is the Founder-CEO of Design Wolf, a Fashion-tech Start-up providing consultancy to help brands, retailers, fashion entrepreneurs, couture designers and fashion houses to grow their business. He joined Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in 1981 in the Pre University Course and then pursued the 5-year Integrated Course completing M Com and went on to do his MBA in Marketing through 1988-90.More…