Friday, September 10, 2010

Nokia Replaces CEO with Microsoft Exec

This is an interesting move... no matter who is at the top @ Nokia, it is going to be an up-hill battle, at least in the Smartphone market.
Nokia Replaces CEO with Microsoft Exec
Nokia has removed its CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, and replaced him with Microsoft executive Stephen Elop. Kallasvuo took the reigns from long-time CEO Jorma Ollila in 2006 and promised the reinvigorate the company's place in the U.S. market. Despite Kallasvuo's efforts, Nokia's share of the U.S. market has continued to decline. ...

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Govt to carry out caste census next year

Caste census? Go figure...

Govt to carry out caste census next year
Bowing to demands by several political parties, govt on Thursday decided to carry out a caste census next year. The exercise would be carried out independent of the ongoing census operation next year.

Monday, September 06, 2010

I am more optimistic on India than China: Vinod Khosla

Very interesting read...
I am more optimistic on India than China: Vinod Khosla:
"I am more optimistic on India than China: Vinod KhoslaYou did not really have a technology background. You were in the forces. Your dad was in the Indian Army, and yet you moved into this line. What were your growing years like and what really motivated, what got you into ..."