She is cofounderdirector of ekstep, a nonprofit education platform. The philantropy profile of the nilekanis is the most varied. Aug 25, 2017 the company launched more than 25 new services that contributed 8. The applied ideas man the applied ideas man shoba narayan share tweet first published. Nandan nilekani discloses the dark truths about the. Nandan nilekani former chairman of uidai, author of imagining india, philanthropist and former entrepreneur. Rohini nilekani is the founderchairperson of arghyam, a foundation she set up for sustainable water and sanitation, which funds initiatives all across india. He is the cofounder and chairman of ekstep, a notfor profit effort to create a learner centric, technology based platform to improve basic literacy and. Mar 23, 2017 nandan nilekani, uidai nilekani executed the aadhaar project, an attempt to create a biometric database of the entire population of india. Their storyweaver initiative has created an opensource, digital repository that has more than.
Nilekani, who left infosys in 2009, was brought back in 2017 after a boardroom shakeup at the company and the sudden departure of its ceo. Nandan nilekani appointed as new infosys chairman, seshasayee quits. As a journalist, i found the ways that the protagonist an investigative reporter sets about her research a little unbelievable, but the author does for a thriller, it could have. Practical solutions to which foundations have been laid constitute the book. Nilekani was one of the seven founders that set up infosys more than three decades ago and served as its ceo between march 2002 to april 2007. In 2005 he received the prestigious joseph schumpeter prize for innovative services in economy, economic sciences and politics. The characterization could have been better, though it does redeem itself in parts. Nandan nilekani, in his first call with investors said that he will focus on finding a chief executive, while reconstituting the board and adjusting future strategy. Books by nandan nilekani, nandan nilekani books online india.
Rohini nilekani is founderchairperson, arghyam, a foundation she endowed to fund initiatives for sustainable water and sanitation across india. Sep 19, 20 mr nilekani s office is a cosy, functional place with a cramped bookshelf, a big screen tv, a laptop, and papers and magazines strewn around. Mr congeniality his natural affability has helped nandan nilekani bridge many divides. Nandan nilekani to be technical partner in microsoft co. Feb 22, 2016 at the business standard awards function in mumbai on february 18, 2016, the former uid chairman and entrepreneur talks about how technology is changing every business activity across the world. Nilekani also served as a cabinet minister under indias prime minister manmohan singh, heading the unique identification authority of india, the country. Indian tech billionaire nandan nilekani and wife rohini join. Realizing a billion aspirations book online at best prices in india on. Nandan nilekani imagining india leadership crossroads.
His father worked in management for mysore and minerva mills and was a supporter of fabian socialist ideals, which had an influence. Nandan nilekani responds to security and privacy questions being raised about aadhaar. Ted2009 speaker nandan nilekani has stepped down from the company he cofounded, infosys, to take a cabinetlevel role in the indian government. Author of the book imagining india, he was twice listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by time.
Nandan nilekani, cofounder and former ceo of infosys technologies, was founding chairman of the unique identification authority of india aadhaar. Infosys cofounder and aadhaar man nandan nilekani has joined hands with former helion ventures cofounder sanjeev aggarwal to set up a new advanced. Nandan nilekani cofounded infosys and has been the nonexecutive chairman of infosys since 24 aug, 2017. The writer is former chairman of the unique identification authority of india, and coauthor of the forthcoming book rebooting india. Aug 25, 2017 nandan nilekani, in his first call with investors said that he will focus on finding a chief executive, while reconstituting the board and adjusting future strategy. Whether you like your reading sexy and satirical or political and polarizing, these standout books are guaranteed to challenge the status quo. Aug 23, 2017 nilekani had been an adviser to murthy in the past on issues concerning the founders, but has chosen to stay away from the public glare in acknowledging his role in defusing the promoterboard tussle. Nandan nilekani, sanjeev aggarwal launch a for entrepreneurs. In 2017 he returned to infosys after the exit of ceo vishal sikka to become a chairman. 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, new infosys chairman addresses media.
Aug 02, 2017 the applied ideas man the applied ideas man shoba narayan share tweet first published. Aima conferred its prestigious aima jrd tata corporate leadership award 2017 upon mr nandan nilekani, nonexecutive chairman, infosys ltd, at aimas 62nd foundation day. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder of tech giant infosys and its nonexecutive chairman since august 2017. 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. His natural affability has helped nandan nilekani bridge many divides. Bangalore power couple nandan nilekani, cofounder of tech giant infosys, who recently returned to the company as nonexecutive chairman after a boardroom shakeup.
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In the 2000s, nilekani would put infosys on the global map and dazzled author thomas friedman with the phrase,the world is flat that eventually became the title of friedmans book. Dear customer, if you wish to purchase more than 5 copies or in bulk, please contact our bulk purchase department at email protected. In response, nandan nilekani, rohini nilekani and shankar maruwada cofounded ekstep, a notforprofit initiative to gather partners on a universal, collaborative platform to reimagine learning. Nandan nilekani back at infosys as chairman, seshasayee. Excerpts from nandan nilekani s new book kirti phadtare pandey first published. Infosys founders narayan murthy, nandan nilekani, kris gopalakrishna r, k dinesh and srinath batni l pose during the announcement of the winners of the infosys prize 2017, and. Perhaps his greatest test lies in his latest role, as the nonexecutive. 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. Nandan nilekani is the author of imagining india and coauthored his second book with viral shah, rebooting india. Dinesh, roy eapen jacob and nilekani in tampa, florida. Fortune magazine conferred him with asias businessman of the year 2003. Rebooting india realizing a billion aspirations by nandan nilekani hardcover, published 2017 by penguin books india pvt. A lot of the book reads like a science text, but the research is sound. Nilekani is president of the governing body of the new delhibased national council of applied economic.
The entrepreneur turned bureaucrat and politician, who cofounded infosys, served as the chairman of the unique identification authority of india and helped in the creation of aadhar, and currently heads tagup the government of indias technology committee, apart from penning the globally. Nilekani left the company in 2009, but returned as nonexecutive chairman in 2017. Read politics news, current affairs and news headlines online on nandan nilekani news page4 today. Nandan nilekani is an indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat, and politician. Infosys chairman nandan nilekani on tuesday said the company had followed the right procedure in its responses to the recent whistleblower allegations even as he maintained that the speculation of cofounders and former employees being involved in the charges were appalling and seems to be aimed at tarnishing the image of some of the most accomplished and respected individuals. The idea of a renewed nation by software entrepreneur nandan nilekani comes through with genuine insights. Nandan nilekani, the aadhaar architect who was sought by narendra modi government despite having fought elections on a congress ticket, could well turn out to be the peace broker. Imagining india by nandan nilekani is no exception to this rule. The book is polite about the countrys bureaucrats, with whom mr nilekani had to work to make aadhaar happen. The lack of access to learning opportunities is a complex and multidimensional problem. From 2004 to 2014, she was founderchairperson and chief funder of pratham books, a nonprofit childrens publisher that reached millions of children during her tenure. The nzsa new books bulletin is a monthly compilation of new books, available for purchase, that. Nandan nilekani to scrutinise all of vishal sikkas initiatives at infosys friday, august 25, 2017, 14.
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. Technological prowess it may be hard for nilekani to find someone of sikkas technological prowess. Nilekani, who left infosys in 2009, was brought back in 2017 after a boardroom. He writes this book on the basic premise that, it is not economic growth alone that decides the countrys future, also reform and innovation. After the exit of vishal sikka, nilekani was appointed as nonexecutive chairman of the. Nandan nilekani returns as good cop but co is now a town that needs a tough makeover news paper august 24, 2017 at 9. Nandan nilekani latest news on nandan nilekani read. Nilekani argues that at the heart of the new india is a transformation of its selfimage. Rebooting india identifies a dozen initiatives where a series of citizenfriendly, hightech public institutions can deliver lowcost solutions to indias grand challenges. Nandan nilekani helped cofound infosys the indian tech giant in 1981, serving as ceo from 2002 to 2007. 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. New virus outbreaks hamper efforts to reopen global economy. Nandan nilekani, an indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician who cofounded infosys and was appointed by the indian prime minister to serve as chairman of the unique identification authority of india uidai, sits down with hal gregersen, executive director of the mit leadership center, to discuss why sustaining a twoway dialogue is vital in any leadership. This is the official page of nandan nilekani, the former chairman of the unique identification authority of india.
Nandan nilekani is the author of imagining india 3. Rao said nilekanis return has brought in a sense of stability at the board level. He is the cofounder and chairman of ekstep, a notforprofit effort to create a learner centric, technology based platform to improve basic literacy and. A biometric history of indias 12digit revolution book online at best prices in india on. Here is an excerpt that looks at how a thirtyminute meeting between nandan nilekani and prime minister modi resurrected the aadhaar. Infosys cofounders led by n r narayana murthy today had their way as they got their peer nandan nilekani appointed the chairman of the it major in place of r seshasayee, who quit under. Nandan nilekani cofounded infosys and is the nonexecutive chairman of infosys from 24, aug 2017. 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. Nandan has given a holistic picture of his stint as uidai chief including the challenges a technocrat faces in delivering inside the system. Nandan nilekani is a name not many who aspire to climb up the corporate ladder are unaware of. He is the cofounder and chairman of ekstep, a notforprofit effort to create a learnercentric, technologybased platform to improve basic literacy and numeracy for millions of children. New books by nzsa members new zealand society of authors. His next book series was ajayaroll of the dice, ajaya rise of kali based, the two books on the epic mahabharata told from kaurava perspective.
Nandan nilekani discloses the dark truths about the congress party in a new book. Nandan nilekani born 2 june 1955 is an indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat, and politician. Nandan nilekani, infosys, on rebooting india financial times. How nandan nilekani, an infosys billionaire, invests his money. I think politics is the biggest leverage of change in india. It was hailed as the biggest social project on the planet. According to reports, nilekanis wealth is estimated to be to the tune of around usd 1. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author nandan nilekani books, with free delivery.
Nandan nilekani will not receive any salary at infosys. Get all the latest news and updates on nandan nilekani only on. If you are a current member of the new zealand society of authors and would like your latest release. Imagining india, ideas for the new century by nandan nilekani. Aadhaar architect set to turn infosys peacemaker decade after leaving infosys, nandan nilekani is back at the helm after the board bowed to pressure from founders led by nr. Nandan nilekani born june 2, 1955 is infosys technologies cofounder and the chairman of unique identification authority of india uidai. Nandan nilekani is an indian entrepreneur and the cofounder and nonexecutive chairman of the board of infosys, an indiabased, multinational provider of business consulting, technology, engineering, and outsourcing services. It is not only about the journey of aadhar but how it is a game changer in transfer of subsidy to billions of indians.
Nilekani, who left infosys in 2009, was brought back in 2017 after a boardroom shakeup at. Bccl an example is pratham books, a nonprofit publisher of multilingual childrens books, which was founded by rohini nilekani in 2014. From 2004 to 2014, she was founderchairperson of pratham books, a nonprofit childrens publisher. It major infosys today said the feedback from its clients and stakeholders, despite weeks of acrimony between the founders and former board members, has been positive and reassuring and it is now focusing on executing its strategy. Nandan nilekani is the author of imagining india and co authored his second book. According to nandan nilekani and viral shah, the only way to do this is by using technology to radically reimagine government itself. Here are a few words of wisdom from nandan nilekani. Nandan nilekani, wife rohini commit to donate 50 per cent of. With more than half the year behind us, were celebrating the standout reading, both fiction and nonfiction, of 2017 so far. Nandan nilekani biography, life, interesting facts early life and education. Nandan nilekani returns to infosys as chairman, 4 directors quit. After the exit of vishal sikka, nilekani was appointed as nonexecutive chairman of the board effective august 24, 2017. A blazing blueflame fly trapper on the floor helps. Born in bengaluru, nilekani received his bachelors degree from iit, bombay.
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