The year 2023 has been eventful so far. One of the best parts of this year is Indians making a mark on the global soil and making the country proud. We have been showcasing to the world that we have the talent as well as the means to achieve new heights.
With Chandrayaan landing on the South Pole of the Moon, we are sure that we can do anything they put their mind to. Here is a list of Indians who have made the country proud in 2023.
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Ekta Kapoor, co-founder of Balaji Telefilms, has created history by becoming the first Indian producer to win the 2023 International Emmy Directorate Award. Sharing the news on social media, she wrote, “Overflowing with humility and exhilaration as I receive this recognition. This award holds a cherished spot in my heart, symbolising a journey that transcends work.”
Balaji is the country’s top entertainment player and is leading the television industry. She is being given the award for her excellent work and entertainment in South Asia with long-running series and OTT platforms.
Geetika Srivastava, joint secretary (Indo-Pacific) in the external affairs industry, has become the first Indian woman to ever be appointed to head the office of the chargé d’affaires in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. She will move to the country quite soon.
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On August 28, 2023, Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships. He is the only sportsperson from the country to hold two medals from this championship. He threw the javelin at a distance of 88.17 m which helped him seal the win.
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At the 95th Academy Awards, Kartiki Gonsalves became the first Indian woman filmmaker to ever win an Oscar (Oscars 2023). Her film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ was the first Indian film to win the title of the ‘Documentary Short Film’.
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Boxer Nikhat Zareen became the second Indian after MC Mary Kom to win the Women’s Boxing World Championship twice. In 2023, she defeated Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam from Vietnam.
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Guneet Monga won her second Academy Award for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’. The producer won her first Oscar for ‘Period: End Of Sentence’ in 2019.
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Football fans were thrilled to know in 2023 that Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the fourth sportsperson to score the highest number of international goals. His position was after Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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