World's most admired people - In a survey for the Times of n- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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In a survey for the Times of nearly 14,000 people from thirteen countries around the world, YouGov finds that Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is admired by more than any other living person—narrowly edging out US President Barack Obama for the top spot.

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US president Barack Obama was placed second on the list compiled by YouGov for Times by surveying almost 14,000 people.

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Obama's Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is the third most admired person in the world.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is the sixth most admired person in the world.

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BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has been placed at the 7th position in the list.

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