Indira Gandhi, India's first female Prime Minister, served from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Known for centralizing power, she led India to victory in wars with China and Pakistan, and faced criticism for her authoritarian rule during the Emergency.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed, daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, served as Bangladesh's prime minister for over 19 years. She faced political turmoil, won multiple elections, and received international recognition.
Arvind Kejriwal, born in 1968, is the Chief Minister of Delhi and national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2006. Kejriwal, a former bureaucrat, founded the Public Cause Research Foundation and later entered politics. He has faced legal issues, including arrest and denial of bail.
Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Minister of India, has a background in the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. His tenure has been marked by economic policies, controversial decisions, and nationalist actions, amidst criticism and praise.
Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive who became CEO of Microsoft in 2014. Prior to this, he led the company's cloud and enterprise group.
Lee Hsien Loong, born in 1952, is the Prime Minister of Singapore since 2004. He is the son of Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew. Lee has a strong academic background and military service before entering politics. He has implemented various reforms and overseen economic recovery and political changes in Singapore.
Singapore gained independence in 1965 after being expelled from Malaysia. Key events include British colonization and World War II occupation.
Subhas Chandra Bose, known as 'Netaji', defied British authority in India. His wartime alliances with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan led to a controversial legacy. Bose's leadership in the Indian National Army was short-lived, ending with British Indian Army's victory. His mysterious death in a plane crash in 1945 left a legacy of patriotism and mixed views on his tactics.
Hillary Clinton served as the 67th United States secretary of state, a U.S. senator, and the first lady. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Clinton advocated for healthcare reform and gender equality, and played a key role in various legislative acts. She faced public scrutiny during the Lewinsky scandal and the email controversy. After her presidential run in 2016, she launched Onward Together and became the chancellor of Queen's University Belfast.
The 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests were against an extradition bill. It led to massive demonstrations, demands for democracy, and clashes with police. The protests ended due to COVID-19 and a national security law.