The Modern School (informally Modern School or Modern) is an independent day-cum-boarding school in New Delhi, India founded in 1920 by Lala Raghubir Singh, a prominent Delhi philanthropist and businessman. The first principal was Mrs. Kamala Bose who moved from Calcutta to head the school. The best known alumnus is former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Note: The sub-headings are given as a general guide and some names might fit under more than one category