New York/New Delhi: The prestigious American magazine TIME on Wednesday (April 15) released its much-awaited list of the 100 most influential people in the world for the year 2026. This time’s list has seen a confluence of celebrities who have dominated the fields of global politics, entertainment and technology. It is a matter of pride for India that Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor and famous chef Vikas Khanna have made their place in this list.
These giants made their place
TIME’s list of the most powerful faces in politics includes:
Global Leader: us President donald trumpIsraeli PM benjamin netanyahuChinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi.
Rise of Neighboring Countries: Young Prime Minister of Nepal Balen Shah and PM of Bangladesh tariq rehman has also surprised everyone by making it to this impressive list.
Other names: US Secretary of State marco rubiomexican president claudia sheinbaum And Pope Leo XIV Names of are also included.
Indian stars shine: What was said for whom?
1. Sundar Pichai: Guiding the world in the age of AI
TIME praised Sundar Pichai’s leadership Artificial Intelligence (AI) He was described as a hero who reached out to the common people. According to the magazine, Pichai, who has been at the helm of Google since 2015, has transformed the company’s complex research into products that are being used by billions of people today.
2. Ranbir Kapoor: A living legacy of acting
Profile for Ranbir Kapoor Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana Has written. Khurana described Ranbir as an artist who has become a ‘legacy’ on the basis of his art. they wrote, “Ranbir’s work goes way beyond the normal standards of success. The calmness and impact he creates with his performance makes him a great actor of the second tier.”
3. Vikas Khanna: Ambassador of Indian culture through taste
Chef Vikas Khanna has been selected for his social service and bringing glory to Indian culture on the global stage. TIME wrote that his New York-based restaurant ‘Bungalow’ Through this they not only serve food but also tell stories of memories and heritage. Expressing happiness over this honour, Khanna has called it a victory for Indian traditions.
Other prominent names included in the list
This time the magazine asked the Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and US special envoy Steve Witkoff Such names are also considered influential. This list shows that technology, cultural pride and political change are determining the direction of the world in 2026.
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