“My father saved a year’s salary to send me to America”: Sundar Pichai on the cost of success and a what it takes for parents who send their child abroad When people think of studying abroad, the picture of prestigious universities and exciting careers comes to mind. But behind the “American dream” what many parents…
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026, another story stands out in its economic journey: the rise of Indian-origin executives to the top of Corporate America. Over the past two decades, leaders born or educated in India have taken charge of some of America’s most influential companies, including Microsoft,…
If there is one thing people consistently notice about Sundar Pichai, it isn’t just his intelligence or business success. It’s his calmness.Whether he’s answering tough questions from lawmakers, dealing with criticism about Google’s products, navigating layoffs, or leading one of the world’s biggest technology companies through the AI race, Pichai rarely appears rattled. You don’t…
Indians run Google, Microsoft, Adobe and a long list of the most valuable companies on earth. Yet ask how many of the world’s defining companies were founded by Indians inside India, and watch the room go quiet. That gap reveals the only question worth asking. The discussion around Indian-origin CEOs usually follows a familiar script….
TOI correspondent from Washington: In the summer of 1976, a Kanpur-born teenage engineering student from BITS Pilani stood in the lobby of the US embassy in New Delhi after being denied a student visa for the third time. His father, who had accompanied him, refused to leave. He had seen the photo of the consular…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has said he remains optimistic about young people despite growing concerns among students about artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs. Speaking on the “Hard Fork” podcast ahead of his upcoming commencement speech at Stanford University, Pichai addressed questions about whether graduates could react negatively to AI-related comments during the ceremony….
