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interests also extend beyond her corporate         and creating meaningful change in ways that
         responsibilities. Tewari is an enthusiastic        were once reserved for younger generations.
         reader and writer, passionate about dance           Their voice is one we should all listen to,
         and nature. She is particularly fond of            for it is rich with experience, wisdom, and
         wildlife and forest explorations.  In 2012 she     insight that often goes untapped. Watch out
         launched a biography of her grandfather,           for this wave of influence—they are here to
         ‘Beyond Pipes & Dreams – The Life of Vithal        stay.
         Balkrishna Gandhi’.
          Tewari’s journey is a powerful illustration                              50   The Unknown
         of blending professional success with a                                  Indian
         deep sense of social responsibility.  Her                                You know who you are.
         story underpins essential core values—                                   You may be considered
         true power encompasses not just financial                                as just an ‘ordinary’
         accomplishments but more the positive                                    citizen and your
         impact that you have on society for future         extraordinariness goes unsung. Yet you go
         generations.                                       on…
                                                             Y-o-y you are our most influential person
          49 The Influencer                                 because you use your inner power to get
         The new entrant in our Top 50 list.                the smallest things done. The things that
          While most of the trailblazing influencers        go unnoticed in the buzz and humdrum of
         are in their 20s or 30s, there is a growing        everyday life.
         number of voices from the seniorhood who            You don’t need to be on the rich list; your
         are commanding attention and respect in            riches lie in your ability and determination
         today’s world.                                     to make our world a better place.
          They are not                                       We may place you at 50 but you total up to
         politicians, nor                                   100!
                            industrialists, actors,          The list of good deeds you do is endless
                            journalists, or lawyers.         To’ The Unknown Indians’ - YOU are the
                            But they possess                most powerful influencers of a better India
                            something invaluable—a          – waking up each day to serve, with no
                            point of view that              expectation of reward or accolades.
                            resonates with people            We honour each one of you, and thank
         across generations.                                you for inspiring others, through your
          They are the Influencers. They have               unconditional love and kindness. For
         mastered the art of presenting their               making our country and the world a brighter
         perspectives clearly and compellingly, often       place – every day.
         through social media and digital platforms.
         And despite their age, they are being heard
         by everyone.
          In the years to come, expect the tribe
         of influencers among the 60-plussers to
         grow. They may not conform to traditional
         expectations, but they are making their mark


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