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Graduated from Allahabad University in the year 1975. He passed out as a Law Graduate from Allahabad University in the year 1978. He joined Judicial Service in 1984 and worked as District Judge in different Districts of UP, Registrar (Judicial), Supreme Court of India, Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad before his elevation as High Court Judge. He was appointed Observer, Ram Janam Bhumi, Ayodhya, Faizabad (By the order of Hon’ble Supreme of India to monitor the excavation work carried out by the expert team of Archeological Survey of India and worked there w.e.f. 2005 to 2017). He was elevated as Judge at Allahabad and served there till 16/01/2018. He also served as Judge, Industrial Tribunal UP, Chairman of Oversight Committee, UP constituted by National Green Tribunal.

Geshe Ngawang Samten obtained his Master’s degree from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi and subsequently the Geshe Lharampa’s degree (the highest Tibetan traditional degree equivalent to PhD) from Gaden Monastic University, India.

He worked as an Associate Prof in the Research department and later as a Professor in the Department of Buddhist Philosophy at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi established and run by the Government of India, New Delhi. 

Since 2001 he served as the Director and Vice Chancellor of the same institute for over 20 years.

He served as Visiting Professor at Amherst College, Smith College and Hampshire College, MA, USA, University of Tasmania, Australia and IIHTS, Austria.

He has been an active member in various important committees of the Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala, various Ministries of the Indian Government, Indian National Academic bodies and Indian and foreign universities.

He was elected as a founding member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Buddhist Universities, established by the Mahachulalongkorn University of Thailand for over a decade.

He served as the Vice President of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi in 2014. 

He has critically edited and translated several classical works of Indian and Tibetan masters. 

He has contributed articles to special publications and books. He widely lectured at various important forums and universities in the USA, Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, Korea and India.

He was honoured with PARMA SHRI, one of the highest Indian civilian national awards, by the President of India in recognition of his contribution to Education and Literature in 2009.

He was honoured with VESAK SAMMAN in 2016 by the Govt of India in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the preservation, development and promotion of Indian philosophy, arts and culture within and outside India, as well as his lifelong achievements in the services contributing to Buddhist studies through teaching and research, and establishing academic institutions.

Swami Bhavatmananda leads the esteemed Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama in Muzaffarpur, composing a vibrant blend of spiritual leadership, community outreach, education, and humanitarian service. He has played a central role in commemorating significant events like the Chicago Addresses anniversary and National Youth Day, inspiring youth through cultural and spiritual engagement.

Under his stewardship, the Sevashrama’s operations—ranging from healthcare and education to disaster relief and religious festivals—uphold the mission’s philosophy of “service to man is service to God.” His vision fosters spiritual growth and societal upliftment across North Bihar.publishing goals.

Dr. Rani Srivastava, born in Muzaffarpur, is a retired Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Zoology at B.M.D. College, Vaishali (a unit of B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Dr. Srivastava has been honored with several awards such as the Congress of Zoology Gold Medal (2012), Senior Scientist Award (2011), Emerging Women Scientist Award (2014), and Outstanding Women Scientist Award (2017).Muzaffarpur

Dr. Chandana Basu Mallick is a distinguished Indian scientist specializing in population genetics and human phenotypes. Born in India, she earned her B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Delhi and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University. She completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Tartu, Estonia, where her research focused on the genetic structure of South Asian populations.

Her key areas of research include the demographic history of Himalayan populations, skin pigmentation, and genetic diversity. Her studies have been published in leading international journals such as the American Journal of Human Genetics.

At present, she serves as a scientist at the Centre for Genetic Disorders, Banaras Hindu University (BHU). She has been awarded several prestigious fellowships, including the Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship and the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Early Career Fellowship. As part of the Marie Curie Fellowship in Europe, she conducted research on mouse models at the University of Edinburgh.

Beyond research, Dr. Basu Mallick is also known for her science outreach activities. In 2022, together with Dr. Garima Jain, she received the IndiaBioscience Outreach Grant and launched the “Genetics4U” project. The initiative aims to simplify complex genetic concepts for high school students (grades 9–12) in government and private schools in Varanasi through comics, infographics, storytelling, and hands-on activities. The project particularly focuses on fostering curiosity about science among both rural and urban students and creating awareness about the importance of genetic testing.

Her achievements contribute not only to scientific research but also to science communication and public engagement. Dr. Chandana Basu Mallick is an inspiring scientist taking Indian science to new heights.

Prof. Gyaneshwer Chaubey is a leading Indian scientist and Professor in the Department of Zoology at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He is an expert in genomics, ancient DNA, and human evolution. Prof. Chaubey pursued his higher education at reputed international institutions.

One of his most significant contributions has been to disprove the Aryan Invasion Theory—earlier believed to describe large-scale migrations—through DNA evidence. His research, including a landmark 2011 study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, demonstrated that Indian populations show no significant foreign genetic admixture in the past 60,000 years.

At present, Prof. Chaubey is leading a pioneering study on the DNA of Naga Sadhus during the Mahakumbh 2025. The BHU research team has collected saliva samples from nearly 1,000 Naga ascetics and devotees at the Prayagraj Kumbh. The project aims to explore India’s genetic diversity, migration patterns, and possible genetic factors influencing the choice of renunciation. Alongside, the study is also conducting antibody testing to assess COVID-19 immunity in the Indian population.

Prof. Chaubey’s work has given Indian science global recognition, particularly by challenging the long-debated Aryan–Dravidian divide and highlighting the deep genetic continuity of the Indian subcontinent.