Google CEO Sundar Pichai Pledges $25 Million to Empower Women Around the World, Including India
3 years, 9 months ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Pledges $25 Million to Empower Women Around the World, Including India

News 18  

In a bid to support the economic empowerment of women in India, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday announced $25 million in grants to non-profits and social enterprises in India and around the world. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Pichai also committed to help 1 million women in rural villages in India to become entrepreneurs through business tutorials, tools and mentorship, as part of the Google Internet Saathi programme. The virtual event also marked the completion of Google’s joint effort with Tata Trusts to empower women across rural India with digital literacy skills via the Internet Saathi programme that was launched in 2015. Over six years, the Internet Saathi programme has benefitted over 30 million women across India through training provided by over 80,000 “Internet Saathis”.

India Women Internet Google Million Sundar Pichai  million  google  pledges  saathi  women  empower  internet  world  india  including  support  sundar  pichai  rural  tata

History of this topic

Chandrababu Naidu discusses potential collaboration with Google; overviews recently signed projects
1 week, 5 days ago

Chandrababu Naidu discusses potential collaboration with Google; overviews recently signed projects

Live Mint  

Amaravati, December 11 : N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday discussed various potential areas for collaboration between the state and tech giant Google and overviewed the company's operations in India. This collaboration will drive the development and implementation of AI solutions, focusing on key sectors like healthcare and sustainability, while also prioritising digital infrastructure enhancements, …

Google to collaborate with Himachal govt to develop people empowerment platform: CM
1 week, 6 days ago

Google to collaborate with Himachal govt to develop people empowerment platform: CM

Hindustan Times  

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, highlighting the state’s investor-friendly environment, has asked the tech joint Google to consider investing in the Information Technology sector. Google India Head Ashish Wattal called on CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday to explore collaborations on AI-driven initiatives aimed at transforming public services in Himachal Pradesh. He also discussed integrating advanced technology in digital …

Google partners with Andhra to advance AI adoption across key sectors
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Google partners with Andhra to advance AI adoption across key sectors

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Technology giant Google has announced a strategic partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the state. Under this Memorandum of Understanding, Google will collaborate with the Andhra Pradesh government to integrate AI and machine learning solutions in critical areas such as healthcare and environmental sustainability. “We are pleased to partner …

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India
1 month, 1 week ago

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India

India Today  

India is witnessing a dynamic shift as women entrepreneurs emerge as pivotal contributors to the nation’s business ecosystem. Recently, Goldman Sachs also announced that 200 women entrepreneurs from its 10,000 Women Finance for Growth initiative, which seeks to support women entrepreneurs with access to capital, are poised to raise an estimated 850 crore rupees from investors, helping to expand businesses …

Google announces $1mn grant for Indian NGO to help low-income communities to learn & use AI
1 month, 1 week ago

Google announces $1mn grant for Indian NGO to help low-income communities to learn & use AI

Firstpost  

This latest grant is part of Google’s broader push to prepare India’s workforce for an AI-driven future. These included the launch of AI Skills House, which aims to provide AI training to 10 million Indians Google.org, the philanthropic branch of Google, has awarded a generous $1 million grant to Karya, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering low-income communities by connecting …

Sundar Pichai's latest post is proof that even being CEO of Google is not enough for Indian parents
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sundar Pichai's latest post is proof that even being CEO of Google is not enough for Indian parents

Hindustan Times  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s latest post is proof that Indian parents are never satisfied, even when their son is leading one of the world’s most valuable companies. In a post shared on Instagram, he said his parents had always hoped he would go on to do a PhD - “ I think an honorary one still counts,” wrote the CEO …

Google's Sundar Pichai on his parents: ‘I grew up in a middle-class family, what resonated for me was…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Google's Sundar Pichai on his parents: ‘I grew up in a middle-class family, what resonated for me was…’

Hindustan Times  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai was raised in Chennai. Reflecting on his childhood, Sundar Pichai said that it had a huge impact on his work ethics as he learnt things that he still follows as the CEO of the tech giant. Sundar Pichai who has been the Google CEO since 2015 said, “My parent always emphasised learning and knowledge and it …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai nears billionaire status powered by AI boom
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai nears billionaire status powered by AI boom

Business Standard  

By Vernal Galpotthawela, Julia Love and Davey Alba Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai is on the cusp of achieving a rare milestone for a non-founder tech executive: a 10-figure fortune. “They sacrificed a lot of their life and used a lot of their disposable income to make sure their children were educated.” After earning another advanced degree at …

What Sundar Pichai said on leadership and Google's ‘AI era’: ‘Secure, reliable, and efficient’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What Sundar Pichai said on leadership and Google's ‘AI era’: ‘Secure, reliable, and efficient’

Hindustan Times  

Google has been doing it all in the “AI era” to way stay ahead of its competitors as artificial intelligence is now present almost everywhere, becoming an almost indispensable part of our lives. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, "We have the best infrastructure for the AI era. Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about leadership and AI's role in the company. …

PM Modi holds talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on expanding electronics manufacturing in India
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on expanding electronics manufacturing in India

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, wherein they discussed the expansion of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. According to an official statement, PM Modi held a virtual interaction with Pichai and they discussed Google's plan to participate in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. Further, Pichai informed PM Modi regarding Google’s plans …

Google investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

Google investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Internet giant Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi here on Friday and also announced the opening …

Google to invest 10 Billion in India's digitisation: Sundar Pichai after meeting Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

Google to invest 10 Billion in India's digitisation: Sundar Pichai after meeting Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington, DC: After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, DC on Friday, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said that Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund, adding that PM Modi's vision for Digital India serves as a blueprint for other countries. "PM's vision for Digital India was way ahead of his time I now see …

Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: CEO Sundar Pichai after meeting PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Google will open global fintech centre in Gujarat: CEO Sundar Pichai after meeting PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the U.S. has sealed some big wins for his home state of Gujarat, including with Google, which announced the opening of a Global FinTech Operations Center in GIFT City, Gujarat. “It will cement India’s fintech leadership thanks to UPI, and RR and we are going to build on that foundation and take it globally,” Google …

'Way Ahead of Its Time': Google's Sundar Pichai on PM Modi’s Vision for Digital India
1 year, 6 months ago

'Way Ahead of Its Time': Google's Sundar Pichai on PM Modi’s Vision for Digital India

News 18  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Digital India, emphasizing that it was ahead of its time and has now become a global model. PM Modi in US Highlights: PM Raises Toast to India-US Friendship at State Luncheon, to End Visit with Address to Indian Diaspora Today “His vision for Digital India was way …

'PM Modi's vision for Digital India was way ahead of its time,' says Google CEO Sundar Pichai
1 year, 6 months ago

'PM Modi's vision for Digital India was way ahead of its time,' says Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Hindustan Times  

After a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, Google chief executive Sundar Pichai praised Modi's vision for Digital India, stating that it was ahead of its time and other countries are following it. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a meeting with President Joe Biden and American and Indian business leaders in the East Room of the …

Google announces 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders' who are using technology
1 year, 7 months ago

Google announces 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders' who are using technology

India TV News  

Google HAS announced the second edition of its 'Startups Accelerator: Women Founders' to enable women entrepreneurs in India who are using technology to solve complex problems and are making a positive impact on society. The three-month programme includes workshops, mentorship and access to resources and networks for startups from across all sectors, including but not limited to healthcare, education, finance, …

After India, Google starts laying off employees in this country
1 year, 9 months ago

After India, Google starts laying off employees in this country

India Today  

Google's China division has started laying off employees after company CEO Sundar Pichai announced plans to let go 12,000 workers globally in January. According to the Beijing-based media company Pandaily, the current round of layoffs at Google China office mainly affects high-paid senior employees "in an effort to reset the salary standard and reduce operating costs while improving overall work …

Google building AI model to support over 100 Indian languages: Sundar Pichai
2 years ago

Google building AI model to support over 100 Indian languages: Sundar Pichai

The Hindu  

Google, the world’s most popular search engine, is working on making text and voice internet search available in over 100 Indian langugages, its India-born CEO Sundar Pichai said on Monday. “That includes our efforts to build a single, unified AI model that will be capable of handling over 100 Indian languages across speech and text – part of our global …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi
2 years ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi

Firstpost  

Pichai earlier today said that the company is focussing on startups from India and out of its USD 300 million for the startups, around one-fourth will be invested in entities that are led by women New Delhi: Google CEO Sundar Pichai today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Look forward to continuing our strong partnership and supporting India’s G20 presidency to …

\'India is a part of me\': Google CEO Sundar Pichai after receiving Padma Bhushan
2 years ago

\'India is a part of me\': Google CEO Sundar Pichai after receiving Padma Bhushan

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: “India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go," Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has said, as he received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Indian envoy to the US. It is incredibly meaningful to be honoured in this way by the country that shaped me," 50-year-old Pichai said while accepting …

Google starts accelerator for women-led startups in India
2 years, 6 months ago

Google starts accelerator for women-led startups in India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :Google has announced its first accelerator program for women-led startups in India. Aditya Swamy, Director of Google Play Partnerships, said, “there’s a large women population with the ambition to truly build and design and influence society, but they’re not getting access to capital." The other focus area of the accelerator is to give women founders access to a …

The widening scope and relevance of Google’s Digitization Fund for India
2 years, 10 months ago

The widening scope and relevance of Google’s Digitization Fund for India

Hindustan Times  

Google’s announcement of a $1 billion investment in Airtel is the latest expansion for the tech giant’s Google for India Digitization Fund. The India focus for Google hasn’t been restricted to just the Digitization Fund for India The focus for this partnership and investment is two pronged – consumers, that’s you and us, as well as push 5G and cloud …

Google to invest USD 1 bn in Airtel; to buy 1.28 per cent stake for USD 700 mn
2 years, 10 months ago

Google to invest USD 1 bn in Airtel; to buy 1.28 per cent stake for USD 700 mn

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Internet giant Google will invest USD 1 billion in telecom major Bharti Airtel which includes equity investment as well as a corpus for potential commercial agreements, to be identified and agreed on mutually agreeable terms over the course of the next five years. "This will comprise- USD 700 million equity investment in Bharti Airtel at a price per …

'Heartening' To See Startup Culture In India, Google Wants To Help Them: Sundar Pichai
3 years ago

'Heartening' To See Startup Culture In India, Google Wants To Help Them: Sundar Pichai

ABP News  

New Delhi: Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday said that Google wants to provide help in the form of Artificial Intelligence to help boost the startups in India and that the company wants to help companies in India solve newer things. The top executive mentioned it was "heartening" to see the startup culture and that he was very …

Google working closely with Jio to build affordable smartphone, says CEO Pichai
3 years, 6 months ago

Google working closely with Jio to build affordable smartphone, says CEO Pichai

Live Mint  

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday said the company continues to engage closely with partner Jio on the initiative of building an affordable smartphone and that work is underway on the project. Google had picked up a 7.7% stake in Jio Platforms for ₹33,737 crore last year and had also entered into a commercial agreement with Jio Platforms to jointly …

Only with access to information can women move forward, says Sapna Chadha on Google Internet Saathi programme
3 years, 9 months ago

Only with access to information can women move forward, says Sapna Chadha on Google Internet Saathi programme

India Today  

Google launched an Internet Saathi programme five years ago to bring internet literacy to women from underdeveloped areas in India. Through its Internet Saathi programme, Google has benefitted over 30 million women across India through training provided by over 80,000 Internet Saathis. Speaking on Google's Internet Saathi journey in India, Sapna Chadha, Head of Google Marketing in India and Southeast …

International Women's Day 2021: Google announces $25 million global Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls
3 years, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2021: Google announces $25 million global Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls

Firstpost  

Google has also announced $500,000 Google.org grant to Nasscom Foundation to support 100,000 women agri workers with digital and financial literacy. On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Monday, Google hosted a ‘Google for India - Women Will’ event, where Google announced a $25 million global Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls. Tune in to his talk now …

Google ties up with platforms to help small biz go digital
4 years, 2 months ago

Google ties up with platforms to help small biz go digital

Live Mint  

Google India on Wednesday said it has partnered with third-party online platforms such as Instamojo, Zoho, Swiggy and Dunzo to help small and medium businesses build their digital presence as more and more consumers turn to online purchases amid the pandemic. We are excited to partner with Google for this campaign and extend Instamojo's offerings to help small businesses in …

Discover Related