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OMD and Ogilvy India shine at the Media Agency of the Year 2009 awards
MUMBAI: At the Media Agency of the Year 2009 awards held on 9 December in Singapore, OMD India MD Jasmin Sohrabji bagged the ‘Agency Head of The Year – National Category.‘ Ogilvy South Asia executive chairman and NCD Piyush Pandey was a finalist in this category.
The award for best creative agency of the year went to BBH India, Singapore and China. The judges were impressed by the business wins of the agency and also the number of breakthrough campaigns done by it in 2009.
Ogilvy Mumbai won the award for ‘Office of the Year- India & Sub-continent‘. Ogilvy Mumbai president Hephzibah Pathak was present to accept the award. Meanwhile, the
‘Office of the Year-India & Sub-continent‘ runner up went to Publicis Communications Mumbai.
Also, Ogilvy Mumbai Advertising VP Kapil Arora won the runners up for ‘Account/Business Development Person of the Year.‘ Additionally, Ogilvy Advertising, Mumbai SVPs Navin Talreja and Deepika Tiwari were finalists in the ‘Account/Business Development category.‘
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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.
