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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon Limited in 1978 and has been instrumental in making it a global biopharmaceutical company. She became India's first self-made woman billionaire according to Forbes.
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, with a throw of 88.17 meters.
Sanjay Malhotra took office as the 26th Governor of RBI on December 12, 2023, succeeding Shaktikanta Das who completed his term.
Droupadi Murmu served as the Governor of Odisha from 2015 to 2021 before being elected as the 15th President of India in July 2022.
Vinesh Phogat made headlines in 2024 Paris Olympics, though she faced disqualification issues, but remains a notable wrestling personality in recent competitive events.
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2024, succeeding General Bipin Rawat.
C. Rajagopalachari served as the first Chief Minister of Madras State (now Tamil Nadu) after independence, one of the earliest regional leaders.
Payal Kapadia's film received critical acclaim and international recognition at major film festivals in 2024 for its artistic excellence.
Bachhendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984, an historic achievement in mountaineering.
Amjad Ali Khan, legendary sarod maestro, received the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 for his extraordinary contributions to Indian classical music.