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cannot make a difference, it’s just water a society that has not made progress. And
trickling through a tap or leaking through a
drainage system; it’s wasteful.”
6. Rahul Bajaj, 82, Industrialist
As a businessman, he took
the baton from his ancestry
and created a company
where two-wheelers
and Bajaj are used
symbiotically. No small
feat. That said, he is humble and grateful to
the legacy left to him by his grandfather and
dismisses accolades that patronise him.
An outspoken industrialist, and now MP,
Rahul Bajaj throws power-packed punches
to counter policies and situations he deems
unfit for the country’s progress and growth.
His take is that by his birth he was born
‘anti-establishment’. That he created a
tidal wave by questioning the freedom
of speech of citizens in recent times is an
understatement. But that quintessentially
is Bajaj. He isn’t afraid of speaking the
truth and he stands by forgotten values of
integrity, honesty, dedication and goodwill.
And he doesn’t mind asking some tough
questions either.
7. NR Narayana Murthy, 74, Industrialist
While he led the IT
revolution in India he is
and will always remain
a simple man, and one of
the most respected voices
in Indian business and
industry.
“Honesty, meritocracy, national
pride, speed, competitive spirit are all
characteristics of nations that have made
progress. But those that have a culture of
apathy, dishonesty, plagiarism, cut-and-
paste, indifference, are characteristics of
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this country will take thousands of years
to change,.” he remarked with sadness, in a
2020 interview with The Times of India.
A philanthropist who focuses on solutions
for the betterment of society, he is in no
small way aided by his wife, Sudha Murthy
who is equally responsible, not just for the
success of Infosys but for single-handedly
evangelising the company’s commitment to
corporate social responsibility.
8. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, 60, Stockbroker
Most often described
as the investor with the
Midas touch and often
compared with Warren
Buffet, Jhunjhunwala
has a rare gift. Maybe
that’s why he named his company Rare
Enterprises!
He has an admirable spirit and that,
combined with all the planets in his house
of money, have seen him amass a substantial
net worth to the tune of $3.2 billion.
Needless to say, the stockmarket transmits
Jhunjhunwala’s energies.
9. Rajnikanth, 70, Actor
Shivajirao Gaekwad
was born in humble
environs and evolved
from a bus conductor to
one of biggest megastars
in Indian cinema.
Recently, he had to step back from making
his debut in the political arena due to poor
health much to the disappointment of his
fans. From people worshiping with milk
before his film release to politicians quaking
when he speaks his mind, his words have a
tremendous impact on people.