In a year marked by reflection, change, and conscious evolution, this special feature brings together influential individuals whose work has created meaningful impact across spirituality, healthcare, leadership, social reform, entrepreneurship, and literature. Blending thought leadership with creative excellence, it celebrates personalities and authors who are shaping contemporary thought, human understanding, and collective progress.
This edition spotlights Ayush Gupta, Resham Kamboj, Montu Singh, Karan Singh Tomar, Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom, Vrinda Garg, Aaditya Sengupta Dhar, John Robert, Dr. Abhijit B. Patil, and Swathi Ambujakshan, each representing a distinct journey of purpose and influence.
Though their paths differ, they are united by integrity, service, and a shared commitment to uplifting lives—through healing, innovation, leadership, and storytelling that leaves a lasting imprint on society.
In a world searching for answers beyond logic, Ayush Gupta, World Renowned Reiki Grandmaster, emerges as a guiding force through his newly launched Reiki book. Revered for his almost magical ability to transform lives, Ayush ji has helped people overcome deep-rooted challenges in finances, relationships, health, career, and even long-standing legal obstacles through the power of energy healing.
Trusted by celebrities, global business leaders, and political figures, Ayush’s work goes far beyond individual healing. His global movement Healing for World Peace stands as a testament to his mission of restoring balance, harmony, and collective consciousness worldwide. This book demystifies Reiki with rare clarity, revealing how aligned energies can rewrite destinies. It is not just a book, it is a doorway to transformation.
Renowned MahaVastu & Astrology Expert Montu Singh marked 2025 as a year of significant recognition and impact. Honours such as the Mahashri Platinum Award, a feature in Forbes, and being named Best Vastu Consultant of India by HealthView stand as key milestones in his professional journey. However, Singh emphasises that his greatest achievement lies beyond awards, transforming lives through MahaVastu, Energy Science, and Karma Alignment. His work highlights the deeper understanding that space is not merely physical, but a powerful force shaping stability, clarity, and destiny.
Looking ahead to 2026, Singh plans to expand advanced MahaVastu programs, build global collaborations, and offer focused mentorship for committed practitioners. His vision includes deeper integration of discipline, spirituality, and spatial intelligence to create sustainable, long-term impact across communities.
Resham Kamboj has emerged as a guiding light for those seeking clarity, healing, and self-understanding in an increasingly uncertain world. Through her spiritual platform, Tarot Tree of Life, she helps individuals move beyond suffering by understanding its deeper causes and transforming it with awareness and self-love.
Known for her authentic work with Akashic Records, Resham guides people to uncover karmic patterns, past-life influences, and soul lessons shaping their present lives. Her practice also includes Tarot, Lama Fera healing, cord-cutting, chakra work, Vedic tools, and manifestation techniques, always focused on empowerment, not dependency.
A respected teacher and mentor, she has trained hundreds of students globally, many now practicing professionally. A two-time TEDx speaker and widely featured across leading media platforms, Resham’s true impact lies in her compassionate, hands-on guidance and unwavering commitment to inner transformation.
As health and sustainability gain global importance, Karan Singh Tomar, Founder & CEO of Nutriorg, continues to shape India’s organic farming and wellness landscape. Rooted in Ayurveda and farmer empowerment, his work demonstrates how even small landholdings can become profitable, sustainable enterprises.
Reflecting on 2025, Tomar highlights the creation of a scalable, purpose-led organic ecosystem, strengthening farmer partnerships, expanding clean-label manufacturing, and positioning Indian organic nutrition on the global stage. The focus remained on transparency, sustainability, and long-term value over short-term returns.
Looking ahead to 2026, Tomar aims to explore opportunities at the convergence of wellness, technology, and global markets. Plans include AI-driven health personalisation, international expansion, advanced nutrition solutions, and deeper platforms that empower both farmers and conscious consumers, building institutions with lasting societal impact.
As 2026 dawns, Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom inspires us with what one resolute heart can accomplish. For over three decades, through Care Takers Exterior and Interior Pvt Ltd, he has restored more than 500 ageing buildings, transforming crumbling structures into enduring symbols of renewal and hope.
His deeper legacy lies in lives uplifted. A devoted Dawoodi Bohra and secretary of Anjuman-e-Najmi, Kandivali, he served thousands during the pandemic and extended aid across borders, all under the guidance of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, while seeking no recognition.
Honoured with the 2025 International Buddha Peace Award and other distinctions, and author of an acclaimed book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Gom proves excellence and compassion can stride together. His quiet journey urges us: rise, serve, and build a stronger India. Let his light ignite your dreams this year.
Vrinda Garg is a bestselling author best known for her widely acclaimed debut novel, Without Me Knowing. Born and raised in Delhi, Vrinda comes from a business-oriented family but has always been drawn to the world of literature and creative expression. While she chose not to pursue a career in business, her passion for storytelling led her firmly toward the creative arts.
She completed her schooling at DPS Rohini and went on to study at Maitreyi College. Deeply engaged with multiple forms of art. She enjoys reading, writing, painting, and cinema.
Vrinda’s writing is marked by fearless vulnerability and emotional precision. Without Me Knowing resonates far beyond personal narrative, emerging as a mirror for readers who have ever confused emotional distance with depth.
At just seventeen, Aaditya Sengupta Dhar is the prolific author of six books, best known for Kaalchakra, an Amazon bestselling novel connecting modern teens to their heritage. His latest work, Apna Time Aayega, amplifies the voices of over 80 youth from Mumbai’s underserved communities through stories of struggle, resilience, and hope told in their own words. The book was inspired by Aaditya’s social venture, Project Kahaani, which has enhanced the employability of thousands of youth through communication skills workshops in partnership with NGOs and a state government programme. His impact has earned global recognition, including a Silver at the prestigious Anthem Awards in the US. From telling his own stories to empowering others to tell theirs, Aaditya’s is an inspiring journey from storyteller to changemaker.
John Robert is a former Indian Armed Forces officer whose leadership has shaped global security strategy, organizational resilience, and executive decision-making across geographies. His foundation was forged in operational leadership, where discipline, clarity of mission, and accountability were uncompromising. Today, that foundation informs his work with boards, C-suites, and security leaders navigating geopolitical volatility, enterprise risk, and transformation under pressure.
Over the years, John has led large, diverse teams in demanding environments where judgment, resilience, and adaptability define success. He continues to mentor professionals across career stages, helping them build leadership grounded in competence, conviction, and contribution.
His acclaimed book Going Beyond Boundaries, now translated into 12 languages, is valued not for theory but for pragmatic guidance shaped in high-stakes contexts.
Swathi Ambujakshan is an author, transformational coach, and the founder of Soulful Techie, a platform dedicated to inner growth and conscious living. He is the author of three books written within a single year, continuing his work of helping individuals explore self-awareness, clarity, and inner alignment. His earlier work, Soulful Techie, became an Amazon bestseller, establishing him as a distinctive voice in personal transformation.
As a coach trained in NLP and ICF methodologies, Swathi supports individuals in releasing subconscious limitations and creating meaningful inner change. His work focuses on awareness, emotional intelligence, and sustainable personal evolution. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, he brings a rare balance of analytical depth and human insight. By integrating technology, psychology, and consciousness, he helps people navigate life and leadership with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
Dr. Abhijit B. Patil has emerged as a significant voice in Indian nonfiction with I Was Murdered: A Case of Capital Punishment, a work that has resonated strongly with readers, legal scholars, and human rights advocates nationwide. A legal historian, public advocate, and acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker, he is also the founder of the Stallions Group of Companies and is known for restoring forgotten chapters of India’s legal and cultural history through emotionally compelling narratives.
Published by STALLIONS PUB INC, the book revisits Goa’s only recorded execution after independence and raises critical questions about justice, institutional accountability, and collective memory, particularly in relation to the transformed Aguada Central Jail. The book’s impact was formally recognised when it was awarded the Golden Book of Records in 2021. Notably, the work was selected for film adaptation even before its publication, underscoring the power of its narrative and Dr. Patil’s growing influence in both literary and cinematic spaces.
This feature celebrates individuals who are shaping the present and future through conscious leadership, creativity, service, and transformation. Across spirituality, literature, wellness, sustainability, social impact, healthcare, and global thought leadership, these voices reflect a deeper shift toward purpose-driven influence.
From spiritual healing and youth empowerment to organic sustainability, literature, medical excellence, leadership, and conscious technology, Ayush Gupta, Resham Kamboj, Montu Singh, Karan Singh Tomar, Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom, Vrinda Garg, Aaditya Sengupta Dhar, John Robert, Dr. Abhijit B. Patil, and Swathi Ambujakshan exemplify impact rooted in integrity and awareness.
Their journeys remind us that true power is not defined by recognition alone, but by lives uplifted, perspectives expanded, and systems transformed. This curated edition stands as both a tribute to their work and a source of inspiration for the year ahead.
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