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‘The Most Powerful Personalities And Remarkable Authors of the Year’

Updated on: 09 January,2026 08:37 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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A curated list of powerful personalities shaping 2025–26 through spirituality, leadership, healthcare, literature, and social impact.

‘The Most Powerful Personalities And Remarkable Authors of the Year’

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In a year defined by change, reflection, and conscious evolution, The Most Powerful Personalities of the Year brings together influential voices whose work has created meaningful impact across spirituality, healthcare, leadership, social reform, entrepreneurship, and literature. Blending thought leadership with creative excellence, this curated feature also celebrates remarkable authors and trending books that are shaping contemporary discourse and human understanding.

This special edition spotlights Ayush Gupta, World-Renowned Reiki Grandmaster; Resham Kamboj, Mystic Mentor and spiritual teacher; Montu Singh, MahaVastu & Astrology expert; Karan Singh Tomar, Founder & CEO of Nutriorg; Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom, social reformer and restoration pioneer; Vrinda Garg, bestselling author; Aaditya Sengupta Dhar, young changemaker and author; John Robert, former Indian Armed Forces officer and global leadership mentor; Dr. Manish Mahajan, Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician; and Swathi Ambujakshan, author and founder of Soulful Techie.

Each featured personality represents a distinct journey, yet all are united by purpose, integrity, and a commitment to uplifting individuals and communities—whether through healing, leadership, innovation, or storytelling. This exclusive list has been carefully shortlisted and curated by Grisu Media Arts, in association with YOUx Talks e-Magazine.


Sunil Sihaag, Founder, Grisu Media Arts & YOUx Talks e-Magazine, shares: “True power today is not authority, it is awareness, service, and the courage to create impact with integrity.”

In a world searching for answers beyond logic, Ayush Gupta, World Renowned Reiki Grandmaster, emerges as a guiding force through his newly launched Reiki book. Revered for his almost magical ability to transform lives, Ayush ji has helped people overcome deep-rooted challenges in finances, relationships, health, career, and even long-standing legal obstacles through the power of energy healing.

Trusted by celebrities, global business leaders, and political figures, Ayush’s work goes far beyond individual healing. His global movement Healing for World Peace stands as a testament to his mission of restoring balance, harmony, and collective consciousness worldwide. This book demystifies Reiki with rare clarity, revealing how aligned energies can rewrite destinies. It is not just a book, it is a doorway to transformation.

Renowned MahaVastu & Astrology Expert Montu Singh marked 2025 as a year of significant recognition and impact. Honours such as the Mahashri Platinum Award, a feature in Forbes, and being named Best Vastu Consultant of India by HealthView stand as key milestones in his professional journey. However, Singh emphasises that his greatest achievement lies beyond awards, transforming lives through MahaVastu, Energy Science, and Karma Alignment. His work highlights the deeper understanding that space is not merely physical, but a powerful force shaping stability, clarity, and destiny.

Looking ahead to 2026, Singh plans to expand advanced MahaVastu programs, build global collaborations, and offer focused mentorship for committed practitioners. His vision includes deeper integration of discipline, spirituality, and spatial intelligence to create sustainable, long-term impact across communities.

Resham Kamboj has emerged as a guiding light for those seeking clarity, healing, and self-understanding in an increasingly uncertain world. Through her spiritual platform, Tarot Tree of Life, she helps individuals move beyond suffering by understanding its deeper causes and transforming it with awareness and self-love.

Known for her authentic work with Akashic Records, Resham guides people to uncover karmic patterns, past-life influences, and soul lessons shaping their present lives. Her practice also includes Tarot, Lama Fera healing, cord-cutting, chakra work, Vedic tools, and manifestation techniques, always focused on empowerment, not dependency.

A respected teacher and mentor, she has trained hundreds of students globally, many now practicing professionally. A two-time TEDx speaker and widely featured across leading media platforms, Resham’s true impact lies in her compassionate, hands-on guidance and unwavering commitment to inner transformation.

As health and sustainability gain global importance, Karan Singh Tomar, Founder & CEO of Nutriorg, continues to shape India’s organic farming and wellness landscape. Rooted in Ayurveda and farmer empowerment, his work demonstrates how even small landholdings can become profitable, sustainable enterprises.

Reflecting on 2025, Tomar highlights the creation of a scalable, purpose-led organic ecosystem, strengthening farmer partnerships, expanding clean-label manufacturing, and positioning Indian organic nutrition on the global stage. The focus remained on transparency, sustainability, and long-term value over short-term returns.

Looking ahead to 2026, Tomar aims to explore opportunities at the convergence of wellness, technology, and global markets. Plans include AI-driven health personalisation, international expansion, advanced nutrition solutions, and deeper platforms that empower both farmers and conscious consumers, building institutions with lasting societal impact.

As 2026 dawns, Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom inspires us with what one resolute heart can accomplish. For over three decades, through Care Takers Exterior and Interior Pvt Ltd, he has restored more than 500 ageing buildings, transforming crumbling structures into enduring symbols of renewal and hope.

His deeper legacy lies in lives uplifted. A devoted Dawoodi Bohra and secretary of Anjuman-e-Najmi, Kandivali, he served thousands during the pandemic and extended aid across borders, all under the guidance of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, while seeking no recognition.

Honoured with the 2025 International Buddha Peace Award and other distinctions, and author of an acclaimed book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Gom proves excellence and compassion can stride together. His quiet journey urges us: rise, serve, and build a stronger India. Let his light ignite your dreams this year.

Vrinda Garg is a bestselling author best known for her widely acclaimed debut novel, Without Me Knowing. Born and raised in Delhi, Vrinda comes from a business-oriented family but has always been drawn to the world of literature and creative expression. While she chose not to pursue a career in business, her passion for storytelling led her firmly toward the creative arts.

She completed her schooling at DPS Rohini and went on to study at Maitreyi College. Deeply engaged with multiple forms of art. She enjoys reading, writing, painting, and cinema.

Vrinda’s writing is marked by fearless vulnerability and emotional precision. Without Me Knowing resonates far beyond personal narrative, emerging as a mirror for readers who have ever confused emotional distance with depth.

At just seventeen, Aaditya Sengupta Dhar is the prolific author of six books, best known for Kaalchakra, an Amazon bestselling novel connecting modern teens to their heritage. His latest work, Apna Time Aayega, amplifies the voices of over 80 youth from Mumbai’s underserved communities through stories of struggle, resilience, and hope told in their own words. The book was inspired by Aaditya’s social venture, Project Kahaani, which has enhanced the employability of thousands of youth through communication skills workshops in partnership with NGOs and a state government programme. His impact has earned global recognition, including a Silver at the prestigious Anthem Awards in the US. From telling his own stories to empowering others to tell theirs, Aaditya’s is an inspiring journey from storyteller to changemaker.

John Robert is a former Indian Armed Forces officer whose leadership has shaped global security strategy, organizational resilience, and executive decision-making across geographies. His foundation was forged in operational leadership, where discipline, clarity of mission, and accountability were uncompromising. Today, that foundation informs his work with boards, C-suites, and security leaders navigating geopolitical volatility, enterprise risk, and transformation under pressure.

Over the years, John has led large, diverse teams in demanding environments where judgment, resilience, and adaptability define success. He continues to mentor professionals across career stages, helping them build leadership grounded in competence, conviction, and contribution.

His acclaimed book Going Beyond Boundaries, now translated into 12 languages, is valued not for theory but for pragmatic guidance shaped in high-stakes contexts

Swathi Ambujakshan is an author, transformational coach, and the founder of Soulful Techie, a platform dedicated to inner growth and conscious living. He is the author of three books written within a single year, continuing his work of helping individuals explore self-awareness, clarity, and inner alignment. His earlier work, Soulful Techie, became an Amazon bestseller, establishing him as a distinctive voice in personal transformation.

As a coach trained in NLP and ICF methodologies, Swathi supports individuals in releasing subconscious limitations and creating meaningful inner change. His work focuses on awareness, emotional intelligence, and sustainable personal evolution. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, he brings a rare balance of analytical depth and human insight. By integrating technology, psychology, and consciousness, he helps people navigate life and leadership with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.

Dr. Manish Mahajan is a distinguished Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplant Physician, widely respected for his contribution to kidney care across Delhi-NCR and Moradabad. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in the management of acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and metabolic syndromes.

He holds extensive qualifications including MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Nephrology), MRCP (UK), Fellowship in Nephrology, and FICM. Dr. Mahajan currently practices as Senior Consultant at Neo Hospital, Noida, and is affiliated with Ujala Cygnus Brightstar Hospital, Moradabad, where he previously served as Head of Nephrology. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Mahajan is a strong advocate for kidney health awareness, regularly appearing in media, authoring health articles, and speaking at medical forums such as APICON Medicine Update 2025. His excellence has been recognized with honours including the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Health Award, Leading Nephrologist of Uttar Pradesh, and multiple healthcare awards from leading institutions.

Known for his compassionate, patient-centric approach, Dr. Mahajan emphasizes early detection, lifestyle intervention, and preventive care to address India’s growing kidney disease burden.

Conclusion

This feature celebrates individuals who are shaping the present and future through conscious leadership, creativity, service, and transformation. Across spirituality, literature, wellness, sustainability, social impact, healthcare, and global thought leadership, these voices reflect a deeper shift toward purpose-driven influence.

From spiritual healing and youth empowerment to organic sustainability, literature, medical excellence, leadership, and conscious technology, Ayush Gupta, Resham Kamboj, Montu Singh, Karan Singh Tomar, Dr. Mustafa Yusufali Gom, Vrinda Garg, Aaditya Sengupta Dhar, John Robert, Dr. Manish Mahajan, and Swathi Ambujakshan exemplify impact rooted in integrity and awareness.

Their journeys remind us that true power is not defined by recognition alone, but by lives uplifted, perspectives expanded, and systems transformed. This curated edition stands as both a tribute to their work and a source of inspiration for the year ahead. Visit :+ https://grisumedia.com/https://youxtalks.com/

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