IT sector India
How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey
Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.
Biocon Founder Meets Karnataka Leaders Amid Ongoing Bengaluru Infrastructure Debate
Oct 21, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru following her vocal criticism of the city's deteriorating infrastructure. The meetings sparked public interest as they occurred amid a heated exchange between business leaders and government officials over Bengaluru's road conditions and waste management issues that impact India's premier technology hub.