Trump, Musk, Yunus among Time's 100 most influential people, no Indian in list
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump, tech mogul Elon Musk, newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus are among the key global figures named in the Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list.
In a notable shift from previous years, no Indian citizen has made it to the influential list this year, a stark contrast to 2024, which saw the inclusion of Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt and Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik, alongside Indian-origin personalities such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and actor Dev Patel.
The 2025 list honours personalities across diverse fields — politics, science, technology, business, and entertainment — who have made significant contributions over the past year.
This year’s list is organised into various categories, including Leaders, Icons, and Titans. Interestingly, the 'Leaders' category includes Indian-origin Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Kewalramani, who migrated from India to the US at the age of 11, made history as the first woman to lead a major biotechnology company in the country.
Notably, Yunus, 84, a Nobel laureate, is the oldest to feature in the list.
The 2025 edition of Time’s iconic list was launched with five international cover stars: Hollywood actor Demi Moore, rapper Snoop Dogg, tennis legend Serena Williams, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, and Demis Hassabis, CEO and co-founder of Google DeepMind.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
