FootSteps Of India

Leveraging India As India Stands Up

Google TechTalks May 25, 2006

Ashok Jhunjhunwala Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala is Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India and was department Chair till recently. He received his B.Tech degree from IIT, Kanpur, and his MS and PhD degrees from the University of Maine. From 1979 to 1981, he was with Washington State University as Assistant Professor. Since 1981, he has been teaching at IIT, Madras.

ABSTRACT Dr Ashok Jhunjhunwala has significant expertise in incubating technology to make a difference for the masses in India.

Dr. Jhunjhunwala leads the Telecommunications and Computer Networks group (TeNeT) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This group is closely working with industry in the development of a number of Telecommunications and Computer Network Systems. TeNeT group has incubated a number of technology companies which work in partnership with TeNeT group to develop world class Telecom Access products.

The group has also incubated a company which aims to install and operate telephone and Internet in every village in India. Come here what he as to share from his vast experiences in this field. 

Charlie Rose - Shri. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India

An exclusive conversation with Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India. This conversation will begin a week of interviews taped in India ahead of President Bush's historic visit. Each night, from February 27th to March 3rd, Charlie Rose will feature discussions with the people shaping the new India.

Timeless India (Incredible India!)

The Lost Temples of India

India Economic Summit 2006 - Plenary Session - Meeting India's New Expectations

India's overarching vision is that of an "inclusive, prosperous, democratic and equitable" country. To help the country realize this vision, social entrepreneurs are working across India at the grassroots level applying their practical, economical, innovative and sustainable approaches to development challenges in an attempt to make a difference in the lives of those who are marginalized and poor. The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is actively involved in recognizing these unsung heroes, bringing their work to the forefront, creating awareness and, thus, spurring replication of such commendable efforts. At this year's India Economic Summit, Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress, will give a special address and present the 2006 India Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Special Guest • Sonia Gandhi**, Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance and President, Indian National Congress

with • Colette Mathur**, Senior Adviser, South Asia, World Economic Forum • Shamsher S. Mehta**, Director-General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India • Klaus Schwab**, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum • R. Seshasayee**, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, India; President, Confederation of Indian Industry

The Genius of India

"The Genius of India" is a video based on an essay written by Sri Aurobindo. It is excelletly made. Particularly the background music and the picturisation of the video is simply superb.

The subject is very spiritual and deep. It is suggested that the viewer sees it with full attention instead to appreciate it. 

No Reservations S02E07 India Rajasthan

North India Varanasi to the Himalayas

India.Land.of.the.Tiger

Gitex India 2007 - Inauguration

Open Knowledge Initiative - Gitex India 2007

A one hour session on Open Knowledge Initiative (O.K.I) jointly conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California State University (CSU) and Institute for Electronic Governance (IEG) at NAC Auditorium, Hitex Grounds, Madhapur, Hyderabad.

Speakers: Prof. Vijay Kumar, Senior Academic Dean and Director Office of Educational Information & Technology, MIT Jeff Merriman, Executive Director, O.K.I Scott Thorne, Technical Director, O.K.I