Global Indians

From spiritual gurus to sportsmen, from social reformers to freedom movement leaders, and from litterateurs to entrepreneurs, the immense contribution of Indians has been transforming lives globally. We bow our heads in homage to each one of them. Through this book, we salute a selection of present-day distinguished achievers from various walks of life who have made India proud, not just in their own country but indeed on the world stage. The book celebrates their exceptional achievements, foresight and perseverance. It was not easy to select this elite list. After much deliberation, we settled upon 21 global Indians, who we believe best represent the values and ethos we associate with them and who are most prominent in their chosen fields. Among them are political stalwarts, scientists, industry captains, social reformers, sports icons, film personalities, and distinguished visionaries. Each of them is an epitome of the Indian success story, and their profound influence, both within the profession and outside it, is unquestionable. Indian achievers on the global front continue to set extraordinary examples. Even as you read this, some Indian in some part of the world is achieving a remarkable feat. It shall be our conscious and continuous endeavour to highlight these icons.