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"Soldiers have upheld the values of the Constitution. They are the final representatives of all that is best and brightest".
The Indian Army is the second largest standing army in the world. There are 3.3 lakh soldiers guarding Kashmir and Assam in extreme conditions. Unflinching dedication despite low pay makes them a force to reckon with. Photogallery |
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"When you are the leader of a billion people, what you do affects a billion, so that's a big responsibility".
He is the man behind the economic growth story of the 90s. As the 14th and current Prime Minister of India, he is considered one of country's cleanest and most non-controversial politicians. A Padma Bhushan awardee, Singh also spearheaded and fought for the Indo-US nuclear deal. Photogallery |
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"When I was President, my mission was to bring smiles to billions. If given another chance, it would still be my number one priority".
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam was the first President of India to win a Bharat Ratna before becoming the President. Kalam, the Father of India's missile programme, is known for his unconventional style. He used his veto on the Office of Profit Bill. At an NDTV poll, 69% people voted for a second term for Kalam. |
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"I am honoured to receive an award from our PM and political saint".
The evergreen actor Rajnikanth is South India’s biggest star and has acted in over 170 films. He recieved India's third highest honour, the Padma Bhushan in 2000. His starrer Sivaji made over Rs 150 crore at the Box Office. Photogallery |
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"Politicians are smart and intelligent but actors are better looking".
A highly acclaimed Bollywood actor and producer, Shah Rukh Khan has won over 50 national and international awards. He been the undisputed king of the Box Office for the last 15 years with a brilliant career and some pathbreaking films. Photogallery |
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"I would like to be defined as the person who brought about rural transformation".
Mukesh Ambani is the Chairman, Managing Director and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, India's largest private sector enterprise and a Fortune 500 company. He is the only Indian CEO to be a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. His wealth was valued at US$55.8 billion in October 2007, making him the richest Indian. Photogallery |
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"I feel really privileged. I compliment NDTV for this remarkable initiative."
R K Pachauri has headed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change since 2002. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, Pachauri is an adviser to UNDP's Administrator for Energy and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources. In acknowledgement of his environmental contributions, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001. Photogallery |
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"Time has come to think big and create surpluses".
He presides over the DLF group, India’s largest real estate development company. As of October 6, 2007, his net worth was calculated at $32.9 billion. He is credited with converting Gurgaon into a real estate hotspot. Photogallery |
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"Very prestigious, very discerning viewers, will motivate me further".
Indian chess grandmaster and the current World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand, was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Anand is the only player to win the Corus Chess Tournament titles five times. Photogallery |
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Baichung Bhutia led India to a win in the Nehru Cup- scoring three goals himself. He is the first Indian to play professional football in England. Baichung silenced all his critics after a stellar performance in the ONGC Nehru Cup 2007 with three goals in five matches. Photogallery |
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"I owe this privilege to God's blessings and the love of all those people who have voted. Thank you."
A R Rahman is an award-winning composer, record producer and a musician. From Roja in 1992, he has continued to deliver hits; his most recent work is for Jodhaa Akbar, to be released in 2008. Time magazine rated Rahman's Roja as Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time.
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Chak De India was one of 2007’s biggest blockbusters. The film became the face of woman power. In August 2007 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requested a copy of the Chak De India script for a place in the Margaret Herrick library.
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