Meet top 10 youth icons of India

New Delhi: The young generation is marked by its single-minded quest for success and achievement, especially the 21st century generation, which is out to change the face of India.Some equate success with being famous, others with being rich, and still others at excelling in their chosen field.No matter how ambitious or humble their dreams, youngsters today show a strong will to work towards them.Here is a list of top 10 youth icons of India: (others may have different opinions, but we present our humble selection)1. Narain KarthikeyanHe is the first Formula One motor racing driver and is on the fast track to success and is zooming towards it's full speed.All of 30 years old, Narain Karthikeyan after graduating from the Elf Winfield Racing School in France is now racing for GP and represents India.2. Ranveer Singh With his Casanova image, Ranveer Singh, 28, bags the position of the most desirable man of India. His song Jigar da Tukda has forced girls to give away their hearts to this Lootera boy.He is even a good dancer as well.3. Virat KohliThis 25-year-old cricketer has become the style icon for many.He has clean bowled most of the ladies with his bold and rough look.He is one of the hottest Indian cricketers, who is a heart throb of many4. Deepika PadukoneDeepika Padukone is an Indian film actress and model. She has established a successful career in Hindi (Bollywood) films, and is cited in the media as one of the most popular and attractive Indian celebrities.She is considered a sex symbol and style icon in India. Padukone was named "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by the Indian edition of People magazine.In 2013, Filmfare declared her as the winner of the "Most Fashionable Star" poll.5. Rahul GandhiThe country's second most powerful person, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is undoubtedly the biggest youth icon and the most sought after groom in the country.A popular tabloid Mid Day had earlier reported about a lady who was ready to offer Rs 15 crore to 43-year-old Rahul Gandhi to marry her daughter.6. Anoushka ShankarThe young and beautiful daughter of sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar is a sitar player and composer and has honed her skills under her father's guidance to become a world-renowned player.She was nominated for a Grammy award in 2003 in the World Music category for her third-album and was the youngest-ever and first woman nominee in this categoryIn 2012 she won Best Artist in the Songlines Music AwardΓ] for her album TravellerShe is now composing and performing in the United Kingdom.7. Koneru HampiShe is an Indian chess Grandmaster and was also the world's youngest woman grandmaster at the age of 15 years, 1 month and 27 days.In 2007 she surpassed the rating of 2577 set by Susan Polgar (often known as Zsuzsa Polgár) to become the second-highest ranked female player in history.She became the second female player ever, after Judit Polgár, to exceed the 2600 Elo mark.She was awarded with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2007.8. Amaan and Ayaan Ali BangashThe sons of legendary sarod artist Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan, they are accomplished sarod players in their own right and are successfully performing worldwide. 9. Amrapali AmbegaokarAmprapali is a kathak dancer at an international level and daughter of famous danseuse Anjani Ambegaokar. This beautiful young dancer has performed on many occasions for the famous “Cirque du Soleil”.10. Darsheel SafaryThis 16 year old teenager is riding the highest waves of success after ‘Taare Zameen Par', his debut movie.He is a student at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.He has won many awards.