Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik: 7 Indian origin figures among Time’s 100 influential
Time's Magazine has unveiled the 100 Most Influential People in 2024. From Alia Bhatt to Satya Nadella, here is a look at the Indian origin figures who have featured on the list.
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Dev Patel
Actor
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The magazine describes the Indian-origin British actor and filmmaker as someone who "radiates goodness."
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Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO
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Nadella has played a significant role in the Artificial Intelligence revolution, and the magazine describes him as an individual who is "profoundly influential in shaping our future."
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Alia Bhatt
Actor and entrepreneur
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The actor has been recognised for her "formidable talent" and described as a "businesswoman and a philanthropist who leads with integrity."
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Sakshi Malik
Olympic wrestler
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The Olympic medallist has been honoured for her relentless fight against the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh.
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Asma Khan
Restaurateur and author
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Asma is the owner of Darjeeling Express, a restaurant in London's Soho and has been described as "a shrewd businesswoman."
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Priyamvada Natarajan
Astrophysicist, professor at Yale University
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Natrajan has received recognition for her work in mapping dark matter and energy.
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Ajay Banga
President, World Bank
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The former CEO of MasterCard has been described as an individual who "brought millions of unbanked people into the digital economy."