From Sakshi Malik to Satya Nadella: Indians on Time’s Most Influential List
By Vivek Dubey
By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Apr 18, 2024
Published Apr 18, 2024
Several Indians and people of Indian origin have made their mark on Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’ list. The list includes artists, movie stars, athletes and business leaders.
Bollywood’s Gem
Bollywood’s Gem
Alia Bhatt, a British citizen and one of India’s highest-paid actresses, is recognised for her formidable talent in the Hindi film industry.
Patel’s Prowess
Patel’s Prowess
British-Indian actor Dev Patel, known for his debut in “Slumdog Millionaire”, recently made his directorial debut with “Monkey Man”.
Wrestling Warrior
Wrestling Warrior
Sakshi Malik, India’s first female Olympic wrestling medallist, became a symbol of resistance against sexual harassment in athletics.
Tech Titan
Tech Titan
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, is leading the AI movement with significant investments in OpenAI and partnerships with Mistral AI.
Banking Boss
Banking Boss
Pune-born Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, is praised for his skill and drive in transforming this essential institution.
Energy Expert
Energy Expert
Jigar Shah, born in India and now a US Department of Energy director, leads one of the world’s largest economic development programs.
Culinary Queen
Culinary Queen
Asma Khan, British restaurateur, is celebrated for her London restaurant, Darjeeling Express, known for its all-female kitchen.
Cosmic Scholar
Cosmic Scholar
Priyamvada Natarajan, a professor at Yale University, is recognised for her work in mapping dark matter and dark energy.