Know The 8 Indians Listed Among The Time’s ‘Top 100 Most Influential People’ (image-instagram/devpatelit,aliaabhatt,sakshimalik_official)
The Time magazine has released the list of ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’. This list includes the people who have made remarkable achievements in their careers and have played a major role in inspiring their fans. Like every year, this year’s list too includes many Indians.
Olympic Sakshi Malik, Indian-origin actor Dev Patel, actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and World Bank President Ajay Banga were among the eight Indians named in the prestigious TIME’s list of 100 influential people in the world.
The other Indians who were included in the list are US Department of Energy’s Loan Programmes Office director Jigar Shah, Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics at Yale University Priyamvada Natarajan and Indian-origin restaurateur Asma Khan.
India has never failed to make significant contributions to various fields globally. The country has always been a land of talent and innovation. Here is the list of eight-Indian Origins who got listed by the Times magazine.
Alia Bhatt is a prominent Indian actor who has made her mark in the Indian film industry with her exceptional acting skills and versatility. She has been recognized for her contribution to the industry and her influence on popular culture.
Dev Patel is an English actor who is an Indian origin. Dev made his mark through the stupendous performance he has exhibited in the film Slumdog Millionaire, Lion and The Green Knight.
Ajay Banga is the President of the World Bank Group and former CEO of Mastercard. His impactful leadership and his contribution towards financial inclusion and sustainable development have resulted in him being one among the top 100.
Sakshi Malik is a renowned Indian wrestler and Olympic medallist who has made her mark in the field of sports. She has been recognized for her influence and strong fighting mentality for the right cause.
Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft, one of the world’s leading technologies. He was recognized for his contribution to the tech world.
Jigar Shah is the director of the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, Jigar Shah “leads one of the largest economic-development programs the world has ever seen,” says Richard Branson.
Asma Khan is an Indian-origin British restaurateur and cookbook author. She is the force behind the acclaimed London restaurant, which is famous for its all-female kitchen.
Priyamvada Natarajan is a professor in the departments of astronomy and physics at Yale University. She has made her contribution in mapping dark matter and dark energy.
