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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 present and asks. Nandan nilekani project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Nandan nilekani and tanuj bhojwanis new book will help you reset. Verbose, ardent study of the steps required to complete the indian miracle. A budding supreme court judge has ignited public outrage by saying women enjoy being raped muhammad daming sunusi made the quip during a vetting session for indonesias highest court when asked his views on the death penalty for rapists, he replied. This is the official page of nandan nilekani, the former chairman of the unique identification authority of india. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Nandan nilekani, who himself fought the 2014 general elections, is the founding. Nandan nilekani, cofounder and cochairman of infosys, the corporate services giant, offers an insiders view of his home countrys remarkable progress and everpresent challenges. Rebooting government, book by nandan nilekani hardcover. Jul 30, 2019 nilekani recently shared that he is reading a book on american capitalism by the former chairman of the federal reserve alan greenspan. Nilekani show us the way and when they share their views about modern, changing india and fill it with anecdotes, a young patriot like me can only read on. Chronological list alphabetical list available only list imagining india the idea of a renewed. Ideas for the new century by nandan nilekani is a book full of ideas.
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Feb 23, 2010 nandan nilekani is the cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies, ltd. Nandan nilekani, famed as one of the team of founder entrepreneurs from infosys, retired as its ceo, only to go on and spearhead the making of the famous aadhar card. 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 present and asks the key question of the future. Imagining india by nandan nilekani ashish on january 28, 2012 the book presents a generalists view of postindependent india. Nilekani also calls for limits on governmental regulation, so as to encourage entrepreneurship and private investment, and for strong political leaders able to overcome sectarian politics. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by time magazine and forbes business leader of the year, and he is a member of the world economic forum board. Nilekani gives us a fascinating new perspective for the twentyfirst century, defying received and imported wisdom, and showing us what is really at stake in the worlds largest democracy. Realizing a billion aspirations by nandan nilekani nandan nilekani on. Dinesh, roy eapen jacob and nilekani in tampa, florida. 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. 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. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. May 09, 2020 rohini nilekani moderates a discussion on delivering largescale transformational programs, impact on the ground, and the implementation of such programmes in a large and diverse country like india. Entrepreneur nandan nilekani and tanuj bhojwani, a fellow at ispirt foundation, are coming up with a book in sync with the times we are.
See all books authored by nandan nilekani, including imagining india. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rebooting india. When his book was out naturally i didnt waste much time in obtaining a copy of it. In this sweeping and comprehensive book, infosys cofounder nandan nilekani offers an original perspective on indias past, present and future. Nandan nilekani is a software entrepreneur, cofounder of infosys technologies, and the head of the government of indias technology committee. Ideas for the new century not just a civil servant rebooting india. About the author nandan nilekani is cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies limited. I have been a fan of nandan nilekani for quite some time and had the pleasure of meeting him and talking to him too. A graduate of the indian institute of technology, he has received a number of prestigious awards, including the joseph more about nandan nilekani. Buy the hardcover book rebooting government by nandan nilekani at indigo. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder of tech giant infosys and its nonexecutive chairman since august 2017. One of the most striking points made in the book is that indians are now comfortable with globalisation. After the exit of vishal sikka, nilekani was appointed as nonexecutive chairman of the board effective 24 august 2017. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder and cochairman of infosys technologies, ltd.
Entrepreneur nandan nilekani and tanuj bhojwani, a fellow at ispirt foundation, are coming up with a book in sync with the times we are living now. A visionary look at the evolution and future of india by a preeminent business leader indias recent economic boomsimilar in scope. The idea of a renewed nation ebook written by nandan nilekani. Many would dispute this, still detecting a distrust of. He pulls no punches in detailing indias problems, ranging from political to cultural to economic matters, but in so doing, he paints a revealing portrait of. Nov 06, 2015 the suggestions have been made in the book titled rebooting india realizing a billion aspirations. Nilekani is clearly an incandescent man of transformational ideas that can be implemented, judged from his corporate career, the success of aadhar, involving over 900 million card. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author nandan nilekani books, with free delivery. Conceptualized and authored by nandan nilekani, imagining india is a book that takes its readers on a journey through the ideas that have shaped india so far, and more importantly addresses ideas that can change india as we have always wanted.
As a cofounder of infosys, a global leader in information technology, nilekani has actively. Mindful of the hugely diverse country with more than 22 languages and innumerable dialects, pratham books are written in multiple indian languages. Nandan nilekani shares story of aadhar card in book. 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. Rebooting india ebook by nandan nilekani 9780141978604. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime. In 2004, rohini nilekani set up pratham books, a nonprofit publisher of affordable and good quality childrens books. What infosys cofounder nandan nilekani is reading this.
Nandan has given a holistic picture of his stint as uidai chief including the challenges a technocrat faces in delivering inside the system. A brilliant, pragmatic and futuristic book by nandan nilekani as a sequel to imagining india. Her second book, uncommon ground, a nonfiction work based on her reporting as an anchor of the 2008 indian tv program of the same name. Dec 08, 2008 infosys cofounder nandan nilekani, who has been a key player in indias growth story, points out that the countrys future rests on more than simply economic growth. Nandan nilekani is known as the brain behind adhaar more than his contribution to the indian it industry. Realizing a billion aspirations ebook written by nandan nilekani, viral shah. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Penguin random house india announces the acquisition of nandan nilekani and tanuj bhojwanis new book. Nandan nilekani profile for mint lounge cover story. What infosys cofounder nandan nilekani is reading this monsoon. Practical solutions to which foundations have been laid constitute the book. How will india as a global power avoid the mistakes of earlier development models.
It was only obvious that i grabbed one of the earliest copies of his second book when it hit the shelves. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Keeping sane in the digital world, it details ways to take reins of our life into our own hands from the internet. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder and chairman of ekstep, a notforprofit effort to create a learner centric, technology based platform to improve basic literacy and numeracy for millions of. The only way to bring nandan on board, is to talk about. Nandan nilekani and tarun bhojwanis new book will help reset. Nandan nilekani author of imagining india goodreads. He is at the heart of the indian business and economic community, and initiatives to modernise the country. Access a free summary of imagining india, by nandan nilekani and 20000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Imagining india by nandan nilekani online book store. A timely call to reshape government through technology, from nandan nilekani and viral shah, two leading experts in the field. Book nandan nilekani speakers bureau booking agent info. Indian software entrepreneur nandan nilekani has written the definitive book about modern india. Mindful of the hugely diverse country with more than 22 languages and innumerable dialects, pratham books.
Unlike india unbound, this book focuses primarily on postindependent india and takes a more pragmatic approach towards understanding the problems of contemporary india. Nandan nilekani book rebooting india realizing a billion. Books by nandan nilekani, nandan nilekani books online india. Nilekani, who left infosys in 2009, was brought back in 2017 after a boardroom shakeup at. Nandan nilekani is the cofounder and chairman of ekstep, a notforprofit effort to create a learner centric, technology based platform to improve basic literacy and numeracy for millions of children. Nilekani provides a basis for the present in a sketch of the often troubled history of the indian state. Books by nandan nilekani, nandan nilekani books online. Nandan nilekani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Nandan nilekanis life and book are testament to the fact that the new india has truly arrivedin many ways and many places. Imagining india by nandan nilekani online book store bookends. I just finished the making of aadhar by my batch mate r s sharma who was ceo aadhar and later trai chairman he is easily one of the finest officers of my batch and this story of aadhar is a great story he talks about his relationship with nandan nilekani the chairman and it is clear they had a lot of mutual respect. Rohini nilekani philanthropies a quest for a good society. The idea of a renewed nation by nandan nilekani and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Imagining india by nandan nilekani penguin books india.
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