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Ad Club Bombay to organise Effie Awards next week
MUMBAI: The Ad Club Bombay will organise the Effie Awards on 16 December at the Royal Western India Turf Club.
The award night provides a platform for professionals in marketing and brand management to go through case studies that have effectively leveraged advertising to build successful brands.
It will be a night of glam and glitter and that of recognizing the best talent in the industry. Further it is also the only award that is given to the agency and also to the client.
Awards will be given away across seven categories. There will be the Grand Effie, People’s Choice Award, Effie Agency of the Year, Effie Client of the Year, Marico Uncommon Sense Award, Yahoo! Big Idea Chair Award and Brand Equity Bravery Award.
700 professionals from the advertising, marketing, media, research and PR fraternity are expected to attend the function.
The presenting sponsor of the event is Yahoo India. The associate sponsor is Marico while the bravery award sponsor is Brand Equity.
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TIME100 2026 list names Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor among global icons
Indian leaders across tech, cinema and cuisine feature on TIME’s list
MUMBAI: TIME has unveiled its 2026 TIME100 list, spotlighting some of the world’s most influential figures, with a strong Indian presence cutting across technology, entertainment and culinary arts.
Among those featured are Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor and Neal Mohan, alongside public figures such as Zohran Mamdani.
The profile of Pichai highlights his role in taking artificial intelligence to the masses, with Andrew Ng noting that few leaders have expanded access to AI at such scale. Since becoming CEO in 2015, Pichai has steered Google towards a more agile, innovation-led approach, rolling out products like AI Studio and Gemini that are now used by billions globally.
Chef Vikas Khanna is described as a cultural bridge-builder, with Eric Ripert praising his ability to connect people through food while championing Indian traditions on a global stage. His New York restaurant, Bungalow, is positioned not just as a dining space but as a storytelling platform rooted in heritage and memory.
In the entertainment space, Ranbir Kapoor earns recognition for reshaping cinematic storytelling with restraint and emotional depth. Writing his profile, Ayushmann Khurrana notes that Kapoor’s performances quietly redefine audience sensibilities, making him a cultural voice for a changing India.
The annual TIME100 list brings together leaders, innovators and changemakers across sectors, from politics and business to science and the arts. This year’s edition also features global figures such as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, alongside creators, athletes and entrepreneurs shaping the future.
With influence increasingly spanning industries and geographies, the 2026 list reflects a world where impact is not just about scale, but about shaping conversations and culture in meaningful ways.
