Bharat Gaurav Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal - Writer & Politician

Ramesh Pokhriyal is a renowned Indian author, born in 1959 in the scenic state of Uttarakhand, known for its natural beauty. Since his childhood, he had a passion for writing poems and stories, which led him to publish his first book, "Samarpan," in 1983. He has authored over 100 books on various topics such as travel, tourism, culture, and religion. His pen name, "Nishank," is well-known among readers worldwide, as his books have been translated into several languages, including English, German, Spanish, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannad, Urdu, Farsi, Marathi, Konkan, and Rajasthani.

Pokhriyal's contribution to Indian literature has been recognized by several dignitaries, including Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, and Mr. Pranav Mukhrjee. He has received numerous awards and accolades, including the "Vatyan Lifetime Achievement Award" in the United Kingdom, the "International Global Galaxy Award" in Germany, the "Sahitya Gaurav Samman" in Canada, the "Mauritius Award" by the President of Mauritius, the "Himal Gaurav Samman" in Nepal, the "Environment Conservation Award" in Poland, and the "Sahitya Bharti" award by the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He has also received the highest recognition in the world of literature, the "International Ajay Swarn Padak."

Apart from being an acclaimed author, Pokhriyal is also an Indian politician. He was appointed as the Minister of Human Resource Development on 31 May 2019, which was later renamed as the Minister of Education in July 2020. He represents the Haridwar Parliamentary constituency of Uttarakhand in the 17th Lok Sabha. Previously, he served as the 5th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2009 to 2011 and was a member of the 16th Lok Sabha, where he chaired the Committee on Government Assurances.

Pokhriyal is married to Kusum Kanta Pokhriyal, whom he married on 7 May 1985. The couple has three daughters, one of whom, Aarushi Nishank, is a classical dancer. With his impressive achievements in both literature and politics, Pokhriyal continues to be an inspiration to many in India and beyond.

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Bharat Gaurav Mr. Siddharth Singh - Chef UK

Mr. Sidhharth Singh is a talented and experienced chef who has spent the last 25 years honing his skills in various kitchens around the world. Born in Jaipur, India, he had a passion for exploring diverse cuisines and restaurant options available in his hometown from an early age. His father, Chef Gopal Singh, had a significant influence on his culinary journey, and he learned his first cooking lessons under his father's guidance.

After developing a keen interest in Indian cooking, he joined the restaurant industry at the prestigious Rajputana Palace Sheraton in Jaipur in 1994. Here, he learned the art of tandoor and Indian spices under the guidance of his seniors. Later, he joined the Radisson Hotel in Varanasi, where he was honored to open The Great Kabab Factory, an Indian specialty restaurant, under the guidance of Chef Som Shankar and Chef Vakeel Ahmad. The restaurant is now a signature restaurant for Radisson Hotels in India.

During his career, he had the privilege of serving many notable figures, including Bollywood celebrity Salman Khan, who he served during one of his shoots. Customers commended him for the quality and taste of his food, and he won various local culinary awards over the years.

He continued to hone his skills by working at many hotels, including Fortune (Ahmedabad) and Park Plaza (Jaipur), and even worked on Miami Cruise lines. Fifteen years ago, he made Sheffield, UK, his home and worked at various restaurant chains such as Las Iguanas and Giraffe to understand the restaurant culture in the UK and develop new skill sets.

After the Covid-19 pandemic, he decided it was time to fulfill his dream of opening a successful restaurant overseas, and that's when 400°C was born. He designed a menu that focuses on dishes made with readily available fresh ingredients, and he implemented strict quality control to ensure that his food is safe to eat and adheres to all food safety regulations. He also ensures that his staff members are honing their skills to ensure the best service.

400°C is the manifestation of his life's experiences, hard work, and dreams. It's also a form of appreciation for his community. He believes that he is still learning something new every single day while thoroughly enjoying this process because of his love and passion for food crafts.

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Bharat Gaurav Suvigya Sharma - The Artist

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