- Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan is National Film Award winning Indian actor who stars in Bollywood films. He is the son of the Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and the actress Sharmila Tagore. His sister is actress Soha Ali Khan. Khan starred in many films since his debut in 1992 but many failed at the box office. However he gained acclaim and rose into prominence with his performance in "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001). - Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley (born December 28, 1952), is an Indian politician and has served as a minister for commerce, industry, law and justice of the Union Government of India. He was born in New Delhi. He did his schooling from St. Xavier's School, New Delhi, finishing school in 1969-70. He graduated in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi (1973). He graduated in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in 1977. - Bhupinder Singh
Bhupinder Singh (born April 8, 1939 New Delhi) is an Indian musician, chiefly a Bollywood playback singer. - Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia (born November 24,1943) has been a key figure in India's economic reforms from the early 1980s onwards. He is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, India. He was appointed to hold the post on June 16, 2004 by the ruling UPA government. He was the first Director of the Independent Evaluation Office, International Monetary Fund. He assumed office on July 9, 2001. Prior to taking up his position at the IMF, Mr. - Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina Wazed (born September 28, 1947) was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001. She has been the President of the Awami League, a major political party in Bangladesh, since 1981. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the nationalist leader and the first president of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina's political career started as a student activist in Eden College in 1960's. - Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva (b. November 5, 1952, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India), is a physicist, ecofeminist, environmental activist and author. Shiva, currently based in New Delhi, is author of over 300 papers in leading scientific and technical journals.<br /> Shiva participated in the nonviolent Chipko movement during the 1970s. The movement, whose main participants were women, adopted the tactic of hugging trees to prevent their felling. - P. V. Narasimha Rao
Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao (28 June, 1921 - 23 December, 2004) was the twelth Prime Minister of the Republic of India and led one of the most important administrations in India's modern history overseeing a major economic transformation and several incidents affecting national security. Some Indians view him as the greatest prime minister India ever had. Rao, also called Father of Indian Economic Reforms, … - Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia (born on August 27, 1980 in Kochi) is an Indian model and actress. She was crowned Miss India in 2002. Dhupia was raised in New Delhi and born to Sikh-Punjabi parents. She went to Army Public School and completed her undergraduate studies in Jesus and Mary College. - Naveen Patnaik
Naveen Patnaik is the Chief Minister of Orissa, India. He is the son of the late Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister of Orissa. His sister Gita Mehta is a world-renowned author (Karma Cola) and is the wife of Sonny Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Alfred A. Knopf, New York. - Peter Lloyd
Peter Lloyd is the South Asia correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Based in New Delhi, Lloyd reports for the Australian national broadcaster across all national and international radio and television news and current affairs programs. - Soha Ali Khan
Sonia Ali Khan (born on October 4, 1978 in New Delhi, India) is an Indian actress and the daughter of the Nawab of Pataudi and the actress Sharmila Tagore and sister of actor [[Saif Ali Khan] - Deepak Kumar
Deepak Kumar is an Indian historian and philosopher of science who is Professor of History of Science and Education, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He has sought to demonstrate in several of his books that British colonialism in India played a major role in how European scientific fields developed. - Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol, born as Ajay Singh Deol (Punjabi: ਅਜੈ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਓਲ, Hindi: अजय सिंह देओल, Urdu: اَجے سِںہ دِیول) on October 19, 1956 in New Delhi, India) is a National Film Awards winning film (Bollywood) actor of Punjabi descent. - Yoginder Sikand
Yoginder Sikand (born 1967) is an intellectual from India and the author of several books about Islam and allied issues. He is the editor and primary writer of "Qalandar", a monthly electronic publication covering relations between Muslims and followers of other religions. Yogi Sikand is describes himself as agnostic). Sikand holds a Master's Degree in sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, and a PhD in history from the University of London. - Jessica Lall
Jessica Lall was a model in New Delhi who was working as a celebrity barmaid at a crowded socialite party when she was shot dead on April 29, 1999. Dozens of witnesses pointed to Siddharth Vashisht, a.k.a. Manu Sharma, the son of Venod Sharma, a wealthy and powerful Congress politician in Haryana, as the murderer. The surname "Lall" is sometimes spelled "Lal" in the media. In the ensuing trial over seven years, inadequacies in the investigation, shoddy prosecution, … - Vijay Kumar Malhotra
Vijay Kumar Malhotra was born on December 3, 1931 in Lahore. He is currently a member of parliament (14th Lok Sabha) from the South Delhi constituency in New Delhi. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. This is Malhotra's 4th term in the Lok Sabha. He has also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He has had an active career in politics; Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi's Metropolitan Council (1967), President of the Janata Party, Delhi (1977) and BJP, … - Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kapur, born 6 December, 1945 in British India (in an area which became part of Pakistan) is a renowned filmmaker from India. His basic schooling was done at the Modern School, New Delhi. His works include "Elizabeth" (1998),a historically inaccurate account of the early reign of Queen Elizabeth I; it was nominated for 8 Oscars. In 2000, he was awarded the Padma Shri. Films directed by Shekhar Kapur: * "Masoom" * "Mr. - Vinod Mehta
Vinod Mehta is the editor-in-chief of Outlook as well as Outlook Saptahik/Outlook Money and Outlook Traveller owned by the Raheja group, an English language magazine in India. Mehta was born in what is now Pakistan. His family fled to India when he was three. He attended La Martinere school in Lucknow and Lucknow University. He has published over five books in an editorial career spanning over 25 years. - Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali (1910 in New Delhi - 14 January 1994 in Karachi) was a Pakistani novelist, diplomat and scholar, who was responsible for writing arguably the greatest novel ever written about Delhi. Born in Delhi, India, he was involved in progressive literary movements as a young man. He contributed to "Aangarey" ("Red Hot Embers", 1933), a collection of short stories that caused an uproar among fundamentalist Muslims. - Madan Lal Khurana
Madan Lal Khurana (born October 15, 1936, Lyallpur (now called Faisalabad in Pakistan) is an Indian politician. Khurana was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party till his expulsion on disciplinary grounds in 2005. BJP suffered badly in 1984 general-elections, held after the death of Indira Gandhi. Khurana is credited with reviving the party in India's capital (New Delhi). He worked tirelessly, which earned him the title of 'Dilli Ka Sher' (Lion of Delhi). - Jyoti Randhawa
Jyoti Randhawa (born May 4, 1972) is a professional golfer who is ranked in the top 100 of the world and is currently the second highest Indian in the world rankings behind Jeev Milkha Singh. Randhawa was born in New Delhi, India. He turned professional in 1994. He participates on the Asian Tour and the European Tour. In 2002, he finished top on the Asian Tour money list. His best finish on the European Tour is tied second in the 2004 Johnnie Walker Classic. - Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma (born September 14, 1960 in New Delhi) is a Hong Kong cricketer, who has captained Hong Kong in representative cricket. In the Ranji Trophy, he played one match, for Delhi. - Ketan Mehta
Born in Navsari in Gujarat, Ketan Mehta was educated in New Delhi and graduated in film direction from Film and Television Institute of India and has eight feature films, seven documentaries and a television serial to his credit. His repertoire of themes include comedy, satire, romance, violence and rebellion. He is married to actress Deepa Sahi who has acted in few of his films. Ketan Mehta's very first film "Bhavni Bhavai" won him instant acclaim. - Brahma Chellaney
Brahma Chellaney is Professor of Strategic Studies at the New Delhi-based Center for Policy Research, an independent, privately funded think-tank. He is also a Member of the Policy Advisory Group headed by the Foreign Minister of India. Until January 2000, Professor Chellaney was an adviser to India’s National Security Council, serving as convenor of the External Security Group of the National Security Advisory Board, … - M. J. Akbar
Mubashar Jawed Akbar (b. 11 January 1951) is a leading Indian journalist and author. He's the founder and editor-in-chief and managing director of "The Asian Age", a daily multi-edition Indian newspaper with a global perspective. He has written several books, including "Byline" (New Delhi: Chronicle Books, 2003), a biography of Jawaharlal Nehru titled 'Nehru: The Making of India', a book on Kashmir titled 'Kashmir: Behind the Vale', … - Ajay Maken
Ajay Makan (born 12 January, 1964) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the New Delhi constituency of Delhi and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. Ajay Maken is married to Radhika and has three children, Aarushi, Ahana and Aujaswi. Ajay Maken surged in his political career after becoming the President of Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) in 1985. - Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA (29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944) was a leading 20th century British architect who is known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era. He designed many English country houses and was instrumental in the design and building of New Delhi (known as "Lutyens' Delhi"). He was born and died in London. He was named after a friend of his father's, the painter and sculptor, Edwin Landseer. - Edward Luce
Edward Luce is the Washington bureau chief of the Financial Times, London. Earlier he was their South Asia Bureau Chief based at New Delhi. He is the son of the Tory politician Richard Luce (Baron Luce). Luce studied at various boarding schools around Sussex. He graduated in politics, philosophy and economics from the University of Oxford and did his post graduation degree in newspaper journalism from City University, London. - Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma (Bengali: কঙ্কনা সেন শর্মা "Kongkona Shen Shôrma", born 3 December, 1979 in New Delhi, India) is an acclaimed National Award winning Indian actress. She is the daughter of director Aparna Sen. - Viv Richards
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, (born St John's, Antigua on 7 March 1952) is a former West Indian cricketer. He is better known by his second name, Vivian or, more popularly, simply as Viv Richards. Richards, also known as the "Master Blaster", was a forceful right-hand batsman with an attacking style, a good fielder, a handy off-spin bowler and a successful captain. His impressive style of play, and relaxed but determined demeanour, … - Krishan Kant
Krishan Kant (February 28, 1927 - July 27, 2002) was the vice-president of India from 1997 until his death. Kant was born in Amritsar. He took part in the Indian independence movement as a youth and continued to be involved in politics, eventually being elected to Parliament. He served as governor of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1997, becoming one of India's longest-serving governors. - Romila Thapar
Romila Thapar (born 1931) is an Indian historian whose principal area of study is Ancient India. - Rajeev Kumar
Rajeev Kumar –famous Activist and Educationist from New Delhi, India. Founder of Movement and Action for Social Services(MASS). Major Projects : (1) SARLA – He is running a chain of Sewing centres in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Zharkhand and other states for self employment of poor women. - Ashis Nandy
Ashis Nandy is a political psychologist and sociologist of science who works at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, India. He has worked on cultures of knowledge, visions, and dialogue of civilizations. - John Dayal
John Dayal, (New Delhi, Oct. 2, 1948 -) is an Indian Christian activist and campaigner for Dalit rights. Formerly a journalist with the Delhi edition of the Indian tabloid newspaper, the Mid-Day, he has gone on to found and preside over the ecumenical All India Christian Council and United Christian Forum for Human Rights. Dayal, born of Christian parents from Central India, is married and resides normally in New Delhi. - Naresh Trehan
Dr. Naresh Trehan, an internationally renowned surgeon and medical administrator, is founder, executive director and chief cardiovascular surgeon for Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center, one of the world's leading heart institutes. Dr. Trehan has served as personal surgeon to the President of India since 1991, has received numerous awards for distinguished service in medicine, and been president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. - Kirti Azad
Kirtivardhan Bhagwat Jha Azad (born January 2, 1959, Purnea, Bihar) is a former Indian cricketer who played in seven Tests and 25 ODIs from 1980 to 1986. He attended Modern School in Delhi where he was part of the school cricket team. The highlight of his career was the Indian victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. Kirti Azad played a memorable innings against Pakistan in December, 1984 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, in an exhibition match. - John Holmes
Sir John Holmes, GCVO, KBE, CMG, was born in Preston, in the north of England, in April 1951. Following his education at Preston Grammar School and Balliol College, Oxford, he entered the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1973. After spending three years as a desk officer in London, including a period of temporary duty at the British Mission to the UN in New York, he was appointed to the British Embassy in Moscow as a 3rd Secretary Chancery, … - Vikram Chandra
Vikram Chandra is an emerging Indian writer who has won awards and critical acclaim for his novels and short stories. He is married to writer Melanie Abrams and the couple both teach creative writing at the University of California, Berkeley. Chandra currently divides his time between Mumbai and Oakland, California. - Sonal Chauhan
Sonal Singh Chauhan, an Indian fashion model, was crowned as the Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state of Malaysia. She was a noteworthy former Miss India contestant. She is the first Indian to have claimed Miss World Tourism title. She has been a popular model of Delhi, and has appeared in a number of advertisement campaigns in print and electronic media. She was born in a Rajput family, originally hailing from the state of Uttar Pradesh/UP.
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