The Grit List 2025

Ms. Nidhi Thapar of Ryan Edunation Leads Neuroeducation Integration in K–12 Learning Systems
Ms. Nidhi Thapar stands as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of pedagogy and learning innovation.

Dr. Masood Ali Khan of DPS Electronic City Transforms Classrooms with VR & AR-Powered Learning
Dr. Masood Ali Khan. A seasoned physician, visionary educationist, and transformational leader, Dr. Khan has devoted over two decades to impacting lives—from hospital wards to classrooms.

Dr. B. Gayethri Devi, Little Flower Public School, Bengaluru: Addressing the Rise in Tuition Costs & Education Gaps
Dr. B. Gayethri Devi, Principal of Little Flower Public School, Bengaluru, expresses growing concern about the increasing dependence on and cost of private tutoring.

Dr. Ujwala Jagdale of Marigold International School on Teaching Responsible Digital Citizenship
Dr. Ujwala Jagdale, Chairman of Marigold International School Bengaluru, underscores the importance of cultivating digital responsibility in education

Mr. Pradeep Purohit of Star Cement on Reviving Education, Cursive Writing & Rural Empowerment
Mr. Pradeep Purohit, Chief Operating Officer of Star Cement Ltd., stands as a towering figure in the cement and engineering industries

Ms. Jasmine Gandhi of Billabong High International School, Noida, on Empowering 21st-Century Learners
Ms. Jasmine Gandhi, Director of Billabong High International School Noida, firmly believes that true education lies in preparing students not just for exams