Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna
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Why techies in India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru should say Krishna, Krishna

India Today  

"Computers and IT are my two key weapons to turn Karnataka into a modern state," said SM Krishna in 1999, just months after becoming the Chief Minister. Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna who passed away on Tuesday, is hailed by many as the man who helped Bengaluru turn into India's Silicon Valley. "Sri SM Krishna took Bangalore to the future by envisioning it as India's Silicon Valley and laid its foundation as the IT capital of India," said movie producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, wife of late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar. "SM Krishna was a visionary gentleman-politician who encouraged IT, new Bengaluru airport and several other foundational ideas to advance Karnataka," Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said on Tuesday, mourning Krishna's passing.

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SM Krishna: The Visionary Behind Karnataka's IT Boom
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SM Krishna: The Visionary Behind Karnataka's IT Boom

The Quint  

His tenure saw the ground prepared for the Metro Rail, the Kempegowda International Airport, flyovers in Bengaluru, and above all the annual 'IT.com' event that brought international IT players to attend. The event became so popular that leaders cutting across party lines acknowledge Krishna for making "Bengaluru the must visit destination for IT czars." In her tribute to Krishna on …

Karnataka observes 3-day mourning for SM Krishna: Are banks and schools closed today?
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Karnataka observes 3-day mourning for SM Krishna: Are banks and schools closed today?

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has declared three days of state mourning, from December 10 to 12, to honour veteran leader and former chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away early on Tuesday at 92. SM Krishna, former Karanataka CM, who passed away on December 10 at 92, was widely credited with transforming Bengaluru into India’s Silicon Valley. Schools and colleges closed …

SM Krishna: a visionary leader who redefined Karnataka’s future
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SM Krishna: a visionary leader who redefined Karnataka’s future

Live Mint  

s.It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of S.M. Krishna, an extraordinary leader, reformer, and visionary whose transformational contributions have left an indelible mark on Karnataka and India. Visionary moderniser Krishna was a ‘people’s chief minister’ whose vision was grounded in the welfare and aspirations of Karnataka’s citizens. Krishna’s commitment to fostering creativity and cultural expression helped …

SM Krishna passes away: Karnataka government declares public holiday on Wednesday
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SM Krishna passes away: Karnataka government declares public holiday on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government declared a public holiday for all educational institutions in the state and government offices on Wednesday in honour of former chief minister SM Krishna, who died in the early hours of Tuesday. The Karnataka government has already announced three days of state mourning as a mark of respect to veteran politician and former Chief Minister S M Krishna. …

SM Krishna: Man who played key role in transforming Bengaluru into global IT hub
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SM Krishna: Man who played key role in transforming Bengaluru into global IT hub

Hindustan Times  

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, a key figure in Indian political landscape, who played a vital role in transforming Bengaluru into a global hub, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 92. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, Krishna served as Karnataka’s chief minister from 1999 to 2004 and as India’s external affairs minister, in his six-decade long political career. …

Karnataka mourns visionary leader SM Krishna, tributes pour In
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Karnataka mourns visionary leader SM Krishna, tributes pour In

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Karnataka bid farewell to one of its most celebrated leaders, former Chief Minister and Union Minister S.M. Krishna, known for his visionary leadership, played a pivotal role in developing Bengaluru as India’s Silicon Valley and transforming Karnataka’s IT-BT sector. Karnataka will forever remain indebted to him, especially for his visionary leadership in transforming… pic.twitter.com/r2N3tt9ngA Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar …

SM Krishna Passes Away: Karnataka Declares 3 Days Of Mourning, Final Rites On Dec 11
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SM Krishna Passes Away: Karnataka Declares 3 Days Of Mourning, Final Rites On Dec 11

ABP News  

SM Krishna Death: Karnataka government declared 3 days of mourning for the demise of former CM of the state SM Krishna on Tuesday. The government announced that the last rites of SM Krishna would be performed with full state honours. Karnataka government will observe 3 days of mourning on the demise of former Karnataka CM SM Krishna. pic.twitter.com/wneHiziLCa — ANI …

SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’
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SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran politician Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, or SM Krishna, known for his efforts to promote 'Brand Bengaluru, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday. Krishna graduated from Maharaja's College in Mysore, obtained a law degree from Bengaluru's Government Law College, and then pursued his education at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, USA, and later at George Washington University. 'Brand Bengaluru' …

Veteran Politician SM Krishna, Who Transformed Bengaluru Into India's Silicon Valley, Passes Away At 92
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Veteran Politician SM Krishna, Who Transformed Bengaluru Into India's Silicon Valley, Passes Away At 92

ABP News  

Veteran politician and former Karnataka Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, credited with making Bengaluru the Silicon Valley of India, passed away at 92 after a prolonged illness. 'His Vision Shaped Karnataka's Progress' PM Narendra Modi remembered Krishna as a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. Shri… pic.twitter.com/Wkw25mReeO — Narendra Modi December 10, 2024 External Affairs Minister S …

SM Krishna: Veteran politician who transformed Bengaluru into India’s 'Silicon Valley'
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SM Krishna: Veteran politician who transformed Bengaluru into India’s 'Silicon Valley'

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, widely known as SM Krishna, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92 at his Bengaluru residence. A towering figure in Indian politics, Krishna is credited with transforming Bengaluru into India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ by fostering the city’s IT revolution during his tenure as Chief Minister. Political highlights Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly: …

SM Krishna: The statesman who put Bengaluru on global IT map; envisioned development on lines of Singapore
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SM Krishna: The statesman who put Bengaluru on global IT map; envisioned development on lines of Singapore

New Indian Express  

After six decades in politics, Krishna announced his retirement in January 2023. During elections, senior leaders, particularly from his Vokkaliga community, often visited his Bengaluru residence to seek his blessings, a practice that continued during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. After completing his studies at Maharaja’s College, Mysore, and Government Law College, Bangalore, he pursued further education in the USA …

Karnataka schools and colleges closed tomorrow to honour former CM SM Krishna
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Karnataka schools and colleges closed tomorrow to honour former CM SM Krishna

India Today  

The Karnataka government has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, December 11, for all government offices, schools, colleges, and aided educational institutions to honour former Chief Minister SM Krishna. SM Krishna, who passed away at the age of 92 on December 10, was instrumental in making Bengaluru known as India's Silicon Valley. He passed away at 2:45 am on Tuesday, …

'Bengaluru is in India': Karnataka minister slams Piyush Goyal after he batted for new Silicon Valley
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'Bengaluru is in India': Karnataka minister slams Piyush Goyal after he batted for new Silicon Valley

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal advocated for a new Silicon Valley for India, apart from Bengaluru, Karnataka Industries minister MB Patil slammed him for his views. 'Bengaluru is in India': Karnataka minister slams Piyush Goyal after he bats for new Silicon Valley of India In a meeting earlier, Piyush Goyal. Bengaluru wasn’t built in a Day; …

From electricity to Electronics City: Tracing Bengaluru’s journey to becoming the tech capital
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From electricity to Electronics City: Tracing Bengaluru’s journey to becoming the tech capital

The Hindu  

It’s no secret that several entrepreneurs who flocked to Bengaluru to set up their start-ups have struck gold. “We had people like Sir M. Visvesvaraya who said, ‘Industrialise or perish.’ From the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Plant to the Paper Mills to Mysore Sandal Soap, a variety of industries cropped up in the region.” Talking to the enthusiastic crowd gathered …

‘Move to Hyderabad,’ KTR responds to Bengalurian startup founder's concerns
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Move to Hyderabad,’ KTR responds to Bengalurian startup founder's concerns

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's infrastructure was bashed in yet another instance after Telangana's IT and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao threw shade and asked a startup founder to “pack his bags and move to Hyderabad” after he expressed dismay at basic amenties like roads, footpaths and electricity in the Karnataka capital. K T Rama Rao, threw shade after startup founder expressed despair …

Meet Arvind Krishna, new IBM CEO who is latest south Indian to head global IT company
4 years, 11 months ago

Meet Arvind Krishna, new IBM CEO who is latest south Indian to head global IT company

India Today  

The reins of one of the world's biggest tech firms, IBM, will go to Arvind Krishna in April this year. Krishna, a company veteran who is known for spearheading IBM's big acquisition of Red Hat, will take over the office of the chief executive officer from April. Once he is the CEO, Krishna will join the list that includes Sundar …

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