New Delhi, April 16 -- Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna featured in TIME magazine's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Elated by honour, Khanna said he has "no words to fully express my gratitude".

"What a moment-for Indian cuisine, for our culture, for every story that began in a humble kitchen," Khanna said in an Instagram post, reminiscing about his journey to the TIME 100 list, which began from the narrow, vibrant lanes of Amritsar.

"Who would have imagined that a boy from the narrow lanes of Amritsar-who struggled to run with other kids, who knew that rolling breads at Golden Temple would lead to the biggest platform in the World," Khanna wrote, noting that he chose cooking as an act of rebellion.

In utter disbe...