The Nominations...
Name: yugandhar
Email: yugan_dhar@hotmail.com
Nomination: N Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: He has proved that performance can get you back to power and has generated a competitive spirit among politicians. He is India's future.
Name: tanmaya
Email: tanmaya_7@rediffmail.com
Nomination: J R D Tata
Reason why: A pioneering entrepreneur.
Name: Chandan Majumdar
Email: deba99@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Narayanamurthy, Infosys
Reason why: He has shown us how to create wealth using the right means.
Name: sameer tare
Email: tare@indiatimes.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: For the victory in Kargil and for returning to power. Under his able leadership India's status in world has improved, not only have some of the sanctions against us been lifted, Indians are also getting significant attention from the world community.
Name: K.Radhakrishna
Email: krkrishna76@yahoo.com
Nomination: Mother Teresa
Reason why: She taught us with her selfless efforts that service to mankind is service to god.
Name: akshay.bhatnagar
Email: aku_1234@hotmail.com
Nomination: Sachin Tendulkar
Reason why: He is the greatest cricketer of the century.
Name: S.Parvathi
Email: chidimpex@eth.net
Nomination: A P J Abdul Kalam
Reason why: It is thanks to his efforts that India is a nuclear power today. Despite his greatness, he remains simple and humble, so unlike our politicians.
Name: Meena Karnik
Email: meenak@bom5.vsnl.net.in
Nomination: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Reason why: He is among the greatest leaders the world has produced and we should be proud that he was an Indian. It might be fashionable to make fun of him these days, especially for those who want to divide people on the basis of religion and for those who are too young and find it stupid on the man's part to have talked about ahimsa. Violence is the in thing today and that is precisely the reason why we should try and understand this great man's philosophy.
Name: Raghu R. Kamath
Email: raghu_kamath@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Narayanamurthy, Infosys Technologies
Reason why: He has shared the wealth he has generated with his employees and has brought India fame and respect among the global IT players
Name: kanagasundar.s
Email: kanags@usa.net
Nomination: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi
Reason why:They have done India proud by winning two Grand Slam titles. They are the number one tennis players in the world today!
Name: sanjay sangvai
Email: nachiketa99@hotmail.com
Nomination: Medha Patkar
Reason why: During the monsoon this year, Medha Patkar and her adivasi and peasant colleagues were submerged neck deep in water but that did not deter them from continuing their struggle against the building of the dam, against displacement of the locals there and against unjust development.
Name: raghav pandey
Email: sppandey@ndb.vsnl.net.in
Nomination: Sachin Tendulkar
Reason why: He is a very good captain and a better leader as compared to Azharuddin. He is the best batsman in the world.
Name: shweta singh
Email: shweta462@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: We have won the diplomatic war against Pakistan, the world sees us as a powerful nation which cannot be threatened or browbeaten, the economy is looking up. we stand a good chance of becoming a leading IT power, the Cauvery water issue has been resolved for the first time, the nuclear tests were conducted successfully... all due to this one man's efforts.
Name: RamRatan Singhi
Email: customersfirst@hotmail.com
Nomination: J R D Tata
Reason why: He was a visionary and a legendary businessman. While creating wealth for the nation, he also had the highest regard for his employees. He was successful in his diverse business interests even at a time when government policies were not as encouraging as they are today. Above all, he established the Tata brand name in the heart of every Indian, a name which became synonymous with trust. He was truly a man in a million who cared for millions!
Name: n.srinivasan
Email: n.srinivasan@mailcity.com
Nomination: Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: It is nice to see a politician liked by both the educated and illiterate. His being re-elected only proves his popularity.
Name: Rutuja Tendolkar
Email: rutuja@hotmail.com
Nomination: Shah Rukh Khan
Reason why: He is very close to being a perfect human being. I like his acting, dancing, his nature, family... in fact everything about him. To me, he qualifies as the perfect Indian of the millennium.
Name: sudip midya
Email: a4321@mailcity.com
Nomination: Subhas Chandra Bose
Reason why: A born leader, a determined man, it is due to the efforts of men like him that we got our independence.
Name: manoj ramachandran
Email: manojram@hotmail.com
Nomination: Yukta Mookhey
Reason why: For winning the Ms World crown.
Name: dr r solanki
Email: drranvirsolanki@yahoo.com
Nomination: The Indian soldier
Reason why: For the sacrifices made during the Kargil as also all the earlier conflicts with our not-so-friendly neighbours.
Name: hitesh assar
Email: hitesh_a@yahoo.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: Because he is one of the greatest prime ministers we have had!
Name: abhinav narula
Email: abhinav_narula@yahoo.com
Nomination: Sachin Tendulkar
Reason why: He is the only person I can look up to and say yes, he has done something for the country and has brought hope to a million hopeless souls.
Name: sri
Email: mama@hotmail.com
Nomination: Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: A man with vision.
Name: basha
Email: anandy00@hotmail.com
Nomination: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Reason why: For believing in his purpose, for having the courage of his convictions.
Name: RD
Email:rd@hotmail.com
Nomination: Swatantraveer Savarkar
Reason why: Without doubt he deserves to be the Indian of the century for his contribution towards the freedom struggle.
Name: dan_parke
Email: dan_parke@yahoo.com
Nomination: Sonia Gandhi
Reason why: She has finally fulfilled her mission to be a member of Parliament and is on her way to becoming our first foreign born PM.
Name: PANKAJ KUMAR
Email: pankajrly@hotmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: For the victory at Kargil and for emerging stronger after the election.
Name: padmesh
Email: paddy_win@rediff.com
Nomination: Mother Teresa
Reason why: She was great lady!
Name:Nimish Thaker
Email: n_cthaker@yahoo.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: A great leader.
Name: Abodh Aras
Email: abodh@hotmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: An honest face in a sea of corrupt politicians.
Name: arunjesh
Email: arunjesh16@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: An able administrator, a great diplomat and statesman who led India admirably during the Kargil war.
Name: charulatha subramanian
Email: chaboo@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: For the outstanding way in which he led the country in the past one year. The Kargil victory stands testimony to his illustrious political life. He made India proud and proved a point to the international community.
Name: S.K.AGRAWAL
Email: skmassoc@hotmail.com
Nomination: Subhas Chandra Bose
Reason why: Fought for our freedom and created an army of Indian women.
Name: Sriram
Email: srirambm@hotmail.com
Nomination: A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad
Reason why: The founder acharya of ISKCON, went to the US at the age of 65 and started this world wide movement which now has more than 108 temples. Converted men of all nationalities/religions to the Indian vedic view, lead an exemplary life as an acharya. He has done us more proud than the collective personage described above in your article.
Name:Shubhamita Basu
Email:shubhamitabasu@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: He handled the Kargil war diplomatically and has made India proud.
Name: TRN Rao
Email: trao@bellsouth.net
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: He is a great statesman and an honest politician, next only to Mahatma Gandhi.
Name: sai nuthakki
Email: saijwala_nuthakki@apl.com
Nomination: Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: He gave new meaning to politics and proved with his victory at the elections that people need a sensitive government. He is a role model for other politicians. He has created a new concept in Indian politics -- competitive politics -- and many political leaders are following in his footsteps. He is dynamic man with vision, a shrewd politician who can get things done. He is the kind of leader our country needs at this point of time.
Name: Manohar Gurpur
Email: mgurpur@hotmail.com
Nomination: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Reason why: Even though I do not like him, he must be admired for one act -- for single handedly preventing an alien, Sonia Gandhi that is, from stealing the `gaddi' from our PM, Vajpayee.
Name: koti
Email: kpaleti@hotmail.com
Nomination: Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: The best politician we have now and a good administrator.
Name: N Prasad
Email: prasys@netscape.net
Nomination: A B Vajpayee
Reason why: For the way he handled the Kargil conflict.
Name: Praveen
Email: thejpk@yahoo.com
Nomination: Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: He is a role model for our democratically elected representatives. He has proven that politicians are capable of working towards the betterment of their people. He has been working relentlessly for improving the conditions in Andhra Pradesh, is not afraid of taking drastic steps like other politicians who fear losing their vote banks.
Name: subrat pati
Email: subrat_pati@hotmail.com
Nomination: The Indian army
Reason why: The bravery with which they faced death for the sake of their countrymen.
Name: K B Vijaykumar
Email: kbvijaykumar@hotmail.com
Nomination: The Indian citizen
Reason why: There were no individual heroes in India in 1999. Infact, all the candidates had nothing positive to offer to the country or its people. However, the citizen stood alone and showed extraordinary patience and faith in the system. This is what is carrying this great country forward. The citizen has shown that there is still hope for the country in the new millennium.
Name: Narain Dutt
Email: n.dutt @prl.ernet.in
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: He worked towards ensuring peace and friendship with our neighbouring countries, he withstood the pressures of the Kargil conflict admirably, he could maintain ties with and work with his coalition partners despite the many pressures they put on him.
Name: Uma Garg
Email: umagarg@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Dilip Kumar.
Reason why: The best actor ever!
Name: jegannath S
Email: sjegannath@hotmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: He managed to win the trust of Indians and came back to power with a majority. He is clearly the Indian of the year.
Name: u.c.mukherjee
Email: ucmukherjee@hotmail.com
Nomination: A B Vajpayee
Reason why: For efficient handling of the Kargil situation and for providing a stable government.
Name: P. Arun kumar
Email: arun_shn@rediffmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: He came out tops both in Kargil and in the elections and he is the only politician in India who is not involved in any scandal or scam.
Name: Nilesh Mathure
Email: nilesh_mathure@hotmail.com
Nomination: Mahatma Gandhi
Reason why: For obvious reasons
Name: Gautam Date
Email: g_date72@hotmail.com
Nomination: Mahatma Gandhi
Reason why: Frankly, without him, we would probably not be a cohesive nation as we are today, proud of who we are.
Name: mandar samant
Email: mandar_s1@yahoo.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: There are not many people who have the courage of their convictions, are clear in their thinking and can get things done.
Name: Navin Killa
Email: nkilla@hotmail.com
Nomination: N Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: A true visionary who has changed Andhra Pradesh.
Name: Dipali Ekbote
Email: dipali@snrindia.com
Nomination: A B Vajpayee
Reason why: He has been able to surmount the several obstacles that were strewn in his path. His strength lies in his ability to draw various sections of our society together.
Name: Gopakumar.V
Email: gopku99@coolmail.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: The only leader who can lead us into the new millennium.
Name: SNPGOEL
Email: snpgoel@yahoo.com
Nomination: A B Vajpayee
Reason why: For his dynamic and bold leadership.
Name: Manu Bharadwaj
Email: manubharadwaj@yahoo.com
Nomination: Dhirubhai Ambani
Reason why: For his sheer perspicacity and enterprising nature, for the way he rewarded his shareholders. He gave a new dimension and respect to the shareholders of his company. Hats of to him!
Name: shashi raj .k.s
Email: kolsite@hd1.vsnl.net..in
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: For steering India in the right direction.
Name: v k sharma
Email: sharma@del3.vsnl.net.in
Nomination: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi
Reason why: The only Indians who attained world class status through sheer grit and hard work and yet display humility in their style and attitude.
Name: philipthomas
Email: philip_tho@usa.net
Nomination: The common Indian man
Reason why: He survived the century and continues to work so that we can enjoy life. It is because of the common Indian that we are what we are today.
Name: praveen
Email: praveengenius@lovemail.com
Nomination: Chandrababu Naidu
Reason why: The best chief minister a state has known. He has done good for both the rich and the poor sections of society.
Name: Rahul Neel Mani
Email: exhibitionsindia@vsnl.com
Nomination: The soldiers who fought in Kargil
Reason why: Self interest is the prime motivating force for most Indians. But the soldiers who fought the Kargil war were brave enough to save our motherland and retain its honour.
Name:M. Premkumar
Email:mpremkumar_67@yahoo.com
Nomination: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Reason why: The best and the most efficient PM India has ever had.
Name:rohit
Email:aggrohit@usa.net
Nomination: Mahatma Gandhi
Reason why: He sacrificed everything for this country and its people.
