Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) has a team of professional and trained faculty with wide experience in their respective backgrounds. Providing the right guidance, training and knowledge, GICC's faculty is instrumental in the rich learning experience that the centre offers to its students.
Mr Deshpande is a disciple of Hathayogi Nikam Guruji who propagated Hathayoga selflessly throughout his life. Mr Deshpande, who has been practicing Hathayoga since 1980, has been instrumental in establishing and operating several Yoga centres of Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir in Mumbai under the guidance of Hathayogi Nikam Guruji. (1982 to 1995)
B.A in Indian Music from the University of Madras
Mr Saravanan had worked as a flute lecturer in Tamil Nadu Govt. Music College, Chennai. He has also taught flute at LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore and Carnatic vocal and flute at Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS). He has been a Keyboard teacher at GICC since 2005.
Masters in Music from Mysore University (Gold Medallist), India
Ms Sathish was the recipient of a two-year H.R.D. Scholarship by the Ministry of Culture (2001 – 2003), Government of India. She has been teaching Carnatic music since past 10 years. Ms Ashwini is skilled with exceptional talent in light music and has performed in several concerts, youth festivals, international music festivals and prestigious occasions such as 'Bengaluru Habba', programmes conducted by the Department of Kannada Culture and earned the appreciation of connoisseurs. Ms Ashwini has also authored several articles on Carnatic music.
Ms Srividya Sriram started learning Carnatic vocal at the age of four from Smt. Kamakshi Balasubramanyam (a senior disciple of Late Shri Kolkata Krishnamurthy) in Kolkata.
M.Phil. and PhD in Hindustani Vocal Music from Delhi University, 2010; Masters in Music from, Indraprastha College, Delhi University, 2003; Sangeet Alankar from Gandharva Mahavidhyalaya, 2003 and Sangeet Shiromani from Delhi University, 2001
Dr Mehta has taught Hindustani vocal music at several renowned music schools in India and Singapore.
MA, Vocal Classical Music, Rabindra Bharati University
Ms M.S Srilakshmi Arun is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer, having completed Vidwat with Distinction.
MA, Vocal classical music, Rabindra Bharati University
Honours Diploma Course in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshethra Chennai; Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Ms Shobhinya passed Higher Grade Govt. Technical Exam – (Indian Music and Bharatanatyam) conducted by Department of Govt. Examination and Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Masters Degree in Performing Arts (Dance) from the University of Hyderabad, India
Ms Jyoti Unni holds the `Sangeet Prabhakar` degree with distinction in Classical Odissi dance from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. She also holds a Masters Degree in Agricultural Marketing Management.
Ms Irene Manual is specialised in Kathak and is a professional dance teacher accredited by the Commonwealth Society of Teacher of Dancing, Educational Section (Australia). She also holds certificates for the Basic Level, Elementary Level and for the Grade Primary Honour Plus (Jazz Branch)
Ms Jenifer Peter holds several qualifications in folk dance and classical dance from renowned teachers, Mrs Honarin Peter and Mr Surendrannath from Kalamandalam.
Mr Lazar holds a Diploma in Music, Ganabhooshanam and Postgraduate Diploma in Music, Ganapraveena, 1991.
Ustad Sarfraz began his musical training with his father Ustad Fazal Ahmed Khan, a well-known Tabla artiste of the Delhi Gharana at the age of seven. Later, he continued his education in Tabla under Ustad Saleem Ahmad and then with the late Ustad Fayyaz Khan. He also has trained under Ustad Nizammuddin Khan of Bombay and the late Ustad Ramzan Khan of the Azrara Gharana.
Mr Vijaykumar has completed B.Sc. and B.A. (Indian Music), University of Madras. He passed IV Grade in Violin Western Music, from the Trinity College of Music, London
Bachelor of Arts from Kanpur University (India); Bachelor of Education from Indira Gandhi University, New Delhi; Diploma in Computer Studies (Singapore); and Diploma in Accounting (Singapore)
Bachelor of Business and Commerce; Bachelor of Computing
Ms Subhashini has a degree in Drawing & Painting from Stella Maris College, Madras University, India and also holds Masters in Contemporary Art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Ms Vallikkannu pursued her post graduation in English Literature from Madras University. She has undergone training with SIP Academy to conduct Abacus and Brain Exercise classes.
Ms Bhadani completed her B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical Engineering. She underwent training with SIP Academy to conduct Abacus and Brain Exercise classes, and has been conducting the SIP Junior Programme for pre-school children since May 2013.
Mr Munish Arora is a First Class Indian cricketer and former Singapore national team captain (2010). He is the only Singaporean player to be ranked 12th amongst the Associates World Countries. With a batting average of 50.18, he holds the best batting average in the International Cricket Council world cricket league.
He has played for Indian States of Punjab and West Bengal in Indian first class cricket and has also captained Indian batting star, Yuvraj Singh for the Chandigarh Cricket team in 1998. Mr Munish is one of Singapore's most successful batsmen in International Cricket Council. He has won the World Cricket League and Asian Cricket Council trophy. During his tenure, Mr Munish has played high grade cricket in India, England, UAE, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, USA, Bermuda, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Papa New Guinea. He has also played against international cricket teams like Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Bachelors in Physical Education, Masters in Physical Education
Mr Rajendra has specialised in basketball NCAP Level 1 from the Singapore Sports Council. Under his meticulous guidance, GICC has won several basketball tournaments since 2011.
Master Albert Ong started training Taekwondo at the age of twelve at Taekwondo-Do Academy, Singapore. With his passion for Taekwondo under founder, Grandmaster BS Huan as his close guardian, Master Albert holds a 4th Dan Black Belt and is a certified People's Association Instructor. He is presently is an assistant to Grandmaster B S Huan. Master Albert has been the Taekwondo Instructor for Global Indian International School since 2005, with some students now holding a Black Belt.
Training in Tennis is provided by experienced coaches from Complete Sports Solutions, Singapore.
M.A Folk Music, University of Rabindra Bharati, Kolkata; B.A (Special) in Indian Classical (Hindustani); Diploma in Hindustani Classical Music, Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad
Ms Rakhi Chatterjee is a veteran music composer and a vocalist who has been with GICC since 2006. As a music teacher at the Sangeet Darbar Institution and also at the Sangeetam Music Academy in Kolkata, Ms Chatterjee has made a remarkable journey in the field of music. She has achieved a number of accolades which include the "Sangeet Bivakar" Award from 'Bangiya Sangeet Parishad' in 1994 for her excellence in the field of music.
Ms Chatterjee is also a composer and her musical compositions of Rabindranath Tagore's poetry have earned many cultural shows, not just in Calcutta Television, but also overseas in Europe, the United States and Oceania countries. In Singapore, Ms Chatterjee has played a key role in the Singapore Concert where she worked with various local schools of Singapore and composed music for them.
Tabla Visharad (First Class), Akhil Bharathiya Ghandrva Maha Vidyalaya Mandal
Nawaz Mirajkar's passion for percussion and commitment to raising its awareness is highlighted by his outstanding feat of carrying out a non-stop drumming marathon for over 27 hours. This feat performed at Kolam Ayer Community Club, Singapore in 2001 earned him an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Nawaz Mirajkar received the Young Artist award from National Arts Council, Singapore in 2011, conferred to artists aged 35 years and below, who have shown promise of artistic excellence. In 1988, he was also awarded a scholarship by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, India, under the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme by the Government of India.
BPA (Bachelor College of Performing Arts) from University of Pondicherry, India
Ms Rajeswari started learning Bharatanatyam at an early age from Smt. Jayashri Narayanan, a renowned Bharathanatyam dancer and a direct disciple of Smt. Rukmini Devi, Retd Principal of Bharathiar Palkalai Koodam and Director of Salangai Cultural Academy, Pondicherry. Ms Rajeswari has also been proficient in the art of Mohini Attam.
Ms Rajeswari has done many solo cultural performances all over India. She has performed on special invitation in Delhi, Lucknow, Chidambaram Natyanjali (Cultural programme) and also at the prestigious Chidambaram Natyanjali programme in 1992.
Ms Julia Li started playing piano at a very young age. After receiving her Grade 8 in the Associated Boards of the Royal School of Music, she attended LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore to pursue her Degree in Music. She has been teaching since 2005 and has a passion to educate children in learning music. She currently plays the piano and keyboards in church, Immanuel Assembly of God and does training and arranging.
Punam Tripathi secured her Post graduate in Hindi from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, India and has over 10 years of experience in teaching Hindi.
Dr Priya is a well-known homeopathy doctor in Singapore. She genuinely believes in inculcating good values in children at an early age and is a leading volunteer with Chinamya Mission in Singapore. She conducts Balvihar classes at many places in Singapore and holds different activities related with to course of Balvihar.
Mr Munish Arora is a First Class Indian cricketer and former Singapore national team captain (2010). He is the only Singaporean player to be ranked 12th amongst the Associates World Countries. With a batting average of 50.18, he holds the best batting average in the International Cricket Council world cricket league.
He has played for Indian States of Punjab and West Bengal in Indian first class cricket and has also captained Indian batting star, Yuvraj Singh for the Chandigarh Cricket team in 1998. Mr Munish is one of Singapore's most successful batsmen in International Cricket Council. He has won the World Cricket League and Asian Cricket Council trophy. During his tenure, Mr Munish has played high grade cricket in India, England, UAE, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, USA, Bermuda, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Papa New Guinea. He has also played against international cricket teams like Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Mr Jerald is a skilled athlete and GICC students have won a series of international tennis tournaments under his guidance from 2009 to 2013. He has completed his Level 3 Tennis coaching in theory under the Singapore sports Council (2008). Ha has also completed PTR coaching certificate under Professional Tennis Registry (2009) and has over 12 years of experience in Tennis coaching and training.
Bachelors in Physical Education, Masters in Physical Education
Mr Rajendra has specialised in basketball NCAP Level 1 from the Singapore Sports Council. Under his meticulous guidance, GICC has won several basketball tournaments since 2011.
Mr Farhan is a professionally trained soccer player and has represented the Singapore team in 2010. He holds a certificate from the IOC FIFA Football Coaching Academy and has also undertaken the SSC Basic Exercise Course.
Mr Farhan was trained at the First Kick academy (2010-2012), the International Soccer Academy (2011) and the Assumption Secondary School (2010). He also received the AFC C Coaching License and under his training the GICC team has won a series of tournaments in soccer since 2011.