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8. NR Narayana Murthy, 76, poor health much to the disappointment
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
a society that has not made progress. And
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.
9. Rajnikanth, 72, Actor
Despite a health
scare late last
year, the iconic
persona bounced
back with aplomb,
demonstrating his
heroic abilities in his
personal life as well.
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
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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.
10. Dr Randeep Guleria, Pulmonologist,
Director, AIIMS
That he was
credited with the
establishment of
India’s first centre for
pulmonary medicines
and sleep disorders
at AIIMS, is not the
only noteworthy feat of pulmonologist Dr
Randeep Guleria. As the current director
of the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, he has been the face
of the government on the fight against
Covid-19.
He has successfully steered a country of
over a billion towards reaching a possible
but elusive herd immunity against a lethal
and fast-multiplying virus. Not an easily
achievable feat in a country as culturally
and ethnically diverse as India.
Armed with a combination of a calm
demeanour, patience and fortitude, his
regular updates have helped the nation and
saved the government, through two waves
of Covid-19 and making sure the third
wave passes without too much damage.
That takes courage and intellect.
11. Aroon Purie, 78, Media Baron
After a rather
serendipitous start in
print journalism with
India Today, Purie has
been the rock behind
the success of the
group.
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