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 … [Read more...]
Events
April 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Important Days of India: January 12- National Youth Day January 15 -Army Day January 26 -Republic Day January 30 -Martyrs' Day February 24- Central Excise Day February 28 -National Science Day April 5- National Maritime Day May 11- National Technology Day August 9- Quit India Day August 15- Independence Day August 29 -National Sports Day September 5- Teachers' Day and Sanskrit Day October 8 -Indian Air Force Day October 10 -National Postal Day November 14- Children's Day December 18 -Minorities Rights Day December 23 -Farmers Day [Kisan Divas] … [Read more...]
