Telecommunication has gone beyond our imagination to build the new world: Sam Pitroda
India's computer and IT revolutioner, former advisor to Prime Ministers late Rajiv Gandhi and Dr. Manmohan Singh, Sam Pitroda, was the guest at Ek Mulakat Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and Shree Cement. In a conversation with Ehsaas Woman of Delhi Archana Dalmia, Pitroda, who is also associated with India's oldest political party Congress, spoke about his life, technology and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights of the conversation
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Politics has given me opportunity to carry out meaningful work in life: Parliamentarian Manoj Tiwari
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Rahul Gandhi meant it metaphorically: Shashi Tharoor on 'Modi will be beaten with sticks' remark
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