It carries the prestige of over 47 years of retail experience. Nandan and rohini have assets of rs 7,700 crore, a release issued by the media team said. In a blog post about slumdog millionaire, nandan nilekani alluded to the films valuable subtext that it doesnt matter where you come from, only where you are headed. After reading the book imagining india, i want to write this letter to him.
Ideas for the new century book online at best prices in india on. Indian software entrepreneur nandan nilekani has written the definitive book about modern india. He was the chairman of the unique identification authority of india. This may lead some readers to suspect that nilekanis proffered solutions are shaped mostly by the random impact of those he had access to. It is high noon and nandan mohan nilekani is doing something. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He is a founder, and currently president, of infosys technologies ltd. Nandan nilekanis book imagining india encompasses the central ideas that shaped modern india, which have contributed to the countrys progress, as well as those ideas that stifled its growth.
The carnival ended in festive style with a performance by. Rebooting india is an excellent book from nandan nilekani and viral shah which serves as a template for transformation of india. Some of nilekanis motivation for social change comes from the barbelled circumstances in which he grew up. Nandan nilekani is infosys technologies cofounder and former chairman of unique identification authority of india uidai. How nandan nilekani, an infosys billionaire, invests his. Nandan nilekani books list of books by author nandan nilekani. Book imagining india deals with the idea of rebuilding india as an. Nilekani left the company in 2009, but returned as nonexecutive chairman in 2017.
Technocrat nandan nilekani, in rebooting india realizing a billion aspirations, a book he has coauthored with viral shah, suggests that the centre step up benefits accrued due to the unique. Realizing a billion aspirations book online at best prices in india on. Nilekani, a household name in india, is a wouldbe reformer, and his book may well light a crackling fire under the countrys aspirations to greatness. Born in bengaluru, nilekani received his bachelors degree from iit, bombay. It is not only about the journey of aadhar but how it is a game changer in transfer of subsidy to billions of indians. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Ekstep foundation is the technical partner of a new global philanthropic initiative coimpact. In fact, this the bill on privacy is stronger than the original bill. Rohini nilekani information not available nandan nilekani 1955 residence. Someone i know a bit having worked in infosys during the days when he was the ceo. Nilekani recently shared that he is reading a book on american capitalism by the former chairman of the federal reserve alan greenspan. Bangalorebased power couple nandan and rohini nilekani reveal what makes them. After a successful career at infosys, he headed the government of india.
Nandan nilekani s book imagining india encompasses the central ideas that shaped modern india, which have contributed to the countrys progress, as well as those ideas that stifled its growth. The companys cofounder narayana murthy and a govt investor like lic have pressurised the board and infosys board bow. His father worked in management for mysore and minerva mills and was a supporter of fabian socialist ideals, which had an influence on nilekani as he grew up. Nandan nilekani is an indian entrepreneur and bureaucrat, former chairman of unique identification authority of india uidai. The management reboot at infosys comes at a time when. Ted2009 speaker nandan nilekani has stepped down from the company he cofounded, infosys, to take a cabinetlevel role in the indian government. Nandan nilekani was born 2nd june 1955, to durga and mohan rao nilekani. See all books authored by nandan nilekani, including imagining india. Janhavi nilekani to wed next week bengaluru news times. Sapnaonline provides online shopping for over 10 million book titles in various languages and genres. Nandan nilekani is the author of imagining india, a radical rethinking of one of the worlds great economies. His father worked in management for mysore and minerva mills and was a supporter of fabian socialist ideals, which had. The book presents a generalists view of postindependent india. According to nandan nilekani and viral shah, the only way to do this is by using technology to radically reimagine government itself.
Meet nandan nilekani, the startup investor vccircle. Nandan nilekani is the author of imagining india 3. He left infosys in 2008 to build the largest database that the world has ever known. In 1981, nandan nilekani along with narayan murthy and five other. Nov 25, 2008 the entrepreneur, the visionary leader, and the author in nandan nilekani presents to readers a stream of mindboggling insight and perspective on indias march ahead in a technologydriven modern world in his book titled imagining india. The main demand for companys reorganisation has come true. Apr 30, 2009 as the new india, fueled by its robust democracy and favorable demographics, seeks to make the transition from a developing nation to a developed one, it will need the vision and talent of people like nandan nilekani. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder of tech giant infosys and its nonexecutive chairman since august 2017. The company is headquartered in bangalore and has its offices in new delhi and chennai. Who is nandan nilekani profile and brief biography with factsheet. Bangalore, india nandan nilekani helped cofound infosys the indian tech giant in 1981, serving as ceo from 2002 to 2007.
He was born in bangalore, india today called karnataka, india. He is considered to be the one of the richest businessman and one of the richest billionaires this article, we present an insight into. What infosys cofounder nandan nilekani is reading this monsoon. Nandan nilekanis journey from rs 200 to rs 7,700 crore. Nandan nilekani has a billion likes in india, whats next. One of the indian engineerentrepreneurs most responsible for creating the new reality that has produced this new indian image is nandan nilekani. Nilekanis daughter to wed her yale senior indian express. What would have taken years is now happening in a matter of weeks or months, says indias billionaire evangelist for the transforming power of. One of the citys most eligible girls, nandan and rohini nilekanis daughter, janhavi, will marry shray chandra next week. Jan 22, 2017 but to nandan nilekani it was an opportunity. Born in bangalore, nandan is a chitrapur saraswat brahmin like girish karnad, shyam benegal and speaks konkani at home. A visionary look at the evolution and future of india in this momentous book, nandan nilekani traces the central ideas that shaped indias past and. Cofounder and former ceo nandan nilekani returned to infosys almost after a decade after he was appointed as chairman on thursday. Now hes penned the megabook imagining indiaideas for the new century.
Infosys has appointed its celebrated former chief executive nandan nilekani as chairman, in an effort by the indian it services group to end its destabilising feud. Nandan nilekani born 2 june 1955 is an indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat, and politician. That could serve equally as an epigraph for nandans own life. Nandan nilekani, the first chairman of the unique identification authority of india uidai, and considered one of the chief architects of aadhaar, says the nda governments aadhaar bill has enough safeguards and this is probably the most stringent law on privacy till date in india. Books by nandan nilekani, nandan nilekani books online. This is the official page of nandan nilekani, the former chairman of the unique identification authority of india. Books by nandan nilekani, nandan nilekani books online india. Nandan nilekani imagining india leadership crossroads. Most recently, nandan has cofounded and is the chairman of ekstep, a notfor profit effort to create a learner centric, technology based platform to improve basic literacy and numeracy for millions of children. A middleclass kid from a small town, he rose to become a cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies and a key player in indias growth story. He cofounded infosys and is the nonexecutive chairman of infosys replacing r seshasayee and ravi venkatesan, who were the cochairs of the board, on 24 august 2017.
Nandan nilekani, infosys, on rebooting india financial times. The idea of a renewed nation by software entrepreneur nandan nilekani comes through with genuine insights. They have two children, nihar and janhavi, each of whom has received an undergraduate degree from yale university. Mar 19, 2009 nandan nilekani is the cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies, ltd. Jahnavi is enrolled for her phd at the kennedy school in harvard. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author nandan nilekani books, with free delivery. After the exit of vishal sikka, nilekani was appointed as nonexecutive chairman of the board effective august 24, 2017. Unlike india unbound, this book focuses primarily on postindependent india and takes a more pragmatic approach towards understanding the problems of contemporary india. Imagining india by nandan nilekani is no exception to this rule. New delhi nandan nilekani, a cofounder of one of indias biggest information technology services companies, is an older billionaire but a young investor.
Our children, janhavi and nihar, have grown up now. Nandan nilekani, cofounder of the worlds leading it outsourcing infosys delivers his diagnosis on the future of india. It was hailed as the biggest social project on the planet. Bill gates, nandan nilekani and the idea of societal platforms. In a panel discussion at the 11th edition of development dialogue, an annual summit organied by the deshpande foundation, power couple nandan and rohini nilekani introduced the audience to a. He writes this book on the basic premise that, it is not economic growth alone that decides the countrys future, also reform and innovation. He cofounded infosys and is the nonexecutive chairman of infosys replacing r. By reducing fraud and removing fake beneficiaries of government schemes, the.
Janhavi nilekani to wed next week bengaluru news times of. Nandan nilekani discusses indias need for education and his friendship with thomas friedman. Rebooting india identifies a dozen initiatives where a series of citizenfriendly, hightech public institutions can deliver lowcost solutions to indias grand challenges. She raised her two children, nihar and janhavi, when husband nandan nilekani was busy with infosys. The aadhaar number works as a powerful anticorruption platform.
Nandan nilekani net worth, earning and salary 2020 as an entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician, nandan nilekani is profoundly carrying out all his responsibilities with the might of his financial power. Part 3 will be on how nilekani is a oneman think tank through his books and speeches that argue for a major governmentstartups mentality. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Also get to know educational qualification, family background, age, marital status, political life, political history, election result with news and articles about nandan nilekani. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies, ltd. Nandan nilekani, one of the cofounders of infosys, is currently the chairman of unique identification authority of india uidai. Its a rare step in indian politics in fact, the times of india calls nilekanis move the biggest movement from private sector to government in india in recallable memory. Nilekani, who left infosys in 2009, was brought back in 2017 after a boardroom shakeup at. Nandan nilekani biography childhood, life achievements. Nandan nilekani sees opportunity in indias huge population, but worries about the lack of education. Tedindias lakshmi pratury will be interviewing two ted speakers next week in the bay area. Nov, 2016 new delhi nandan nilekani, a cofounder of one of indias biggest information technology services companies, is an older billionaire but a young investor. A graduate of the indian institute of technology, he has received a number of prestigious awards, including the joseph schumpeter prize, and has been recognized for his technological and economic innovation by the likes of time and forbes. The god fathers demand narayana murthys demand has been fulfilled.
The only way to bring nandan on board, is to talk about. The cofounder of infosys, he helped move india into the age of it. Nandan nilekani biography about family, political life. Nilekani served as the ceo of infosys from 2002 to 2007, when he relinquished his position to his colleague kris gopalakrishnan.
Nandan nilekani, new infosys chairman addresses media. Nilekani gives us a fascinating new perspective for the twentyfirst century. Others may wonder if its absolutely necessary for india to abandon its socialist traditions, as the author advocates, in order to achieve economic growth. Far from the merchant caste family lines which form its skeleton, and he is very critical, nn, as it is called in india, is. India is sitting on a demographic dividend, expected to become the. What would have taken years is now happening in a matter of weeks or months, says indias billionaire evangelist for. Nilekani argues that at the heart of the new india is a transformation of its selfimage. The best parts of the book are the interesting contradictions which the nation went through lovehate relationship with the english language, fear. Nandan has been our sounding board from tutor vista days, he notes.
Nandan nilekani has received plenty of accolades for being at the forefront of indias transformation into a global leader in information technology. Nilekani is a figurehead of indian capitalism again. Jan 28, 2012 technology, books, travel, and personal finance. Nandan nilekani is an indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat, and politician. Nandan nilekani, 62, has returned as chairman to the company he cofounded at 26 and helmed between 2002 and 2007. One of the citys most eligible girls, nandan and rohini nilekani s daughter, janhavi, will marry shray chandra next week. Nandan nilekani has a billion likes in india, whats next for. Infosys taps former chief nandan nilekani as chairman.
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