In 2018, at just 16 years old, Arjun founded Generic Aadhaar, a pharmacy retail chain focused on providing high-quality generic medicines at significantly lower prices compared to branded drugs.

The core idea behind Generic Aadhaar was simple yet revolutionary:

• Source medicines directly from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers.
• Eliminate middlemen in the supply chain.
• Provide the same quality of medicine at a fraction of the cost.

Branded medicines in India often come with high markups, sometimes 30–50% more than generics, even though the active ingredients are the same. Arjun realized that by cutting unnecessary costs and distributing generics directly, he could reduce healthcare expenses for millions of families.

Starting from a small setup in Thane, Generic Aadhaar quickly expanded, capturing public attention for its affordable model. Within a few years, the startup-built partnerships with more than 1,500 pharmacies across India, bringing generic medicines to tier-1, tier-2, and rural markets.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was born on 10 August 2005 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a city often called the chess capital of India. His father, Rameshbabu, works at a bank, while his mother, Nagalakshmi, is a homemaker who plays a crucial role in traveling with him to tournaments around the globe.

He grew up in a supportive family that valued education and sports. His elder sister, R. Vaishali, is also an international chess player and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). Watching her play first sparked Praggnanandhaa’s interest in chess, and soon he began moving pawns and pieces with remarkable talent.

From the beginning, Pragg showed an unusual calmness, sharp focus, and ability to calculate moves far ahead of his peers. By age 6, it was clear that chess was not just a hobby but his true calling.