9 Indians found place in the coveted Time 100 (Most influential people) list. Absence of Sonia Gandhi and Tata/Ambani is a big surprise. So, 9% of world’s influential people are from India. India is really shining!
Indians/NRIs in Time 100 list:
1. Manmohan Singh (Leader): Prime Minister of India
2. Sachin Tendulkar (Heroes): Cricketer. He picked for the first time despite having glorious career for past 20 years!
3. Amartya Sen (Thinker): Economist and Noble prize winner
4. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (Heroes): Biocon founder
5. Chetan Bhagat: Best selling author
6. Aishrwya Rai (Alumnae): Bollywood actress. She appeared in the Time 100 list after 6 years
7. Dr Perumalsamy Namperumalsamy (Heroes): Eye surgeon
8. Rahul Singh (Heroes): Paramedic and Social servant
9. Atul Gwande (Thinker): Doctor and writer
10. Sanjit Bunker Roy (Thinker): Barefoot Doctor
