Bill Gates

March 19, 2025 1:20 PM

India’s leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide, says Bill Gates

Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates on Wednesday hailed India's achievements in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide. Speaking at the "Future Forward" event—an action-driven forum that brings together global industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and changemakers to foster collaboration and real-world impact—the Gates Foundation Chairman said, "Similar to how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has garnered global attenti...

January 2, 2025 10:43 PM

World Introvert Day celebrates the unique strengths of introverts

Introversion is one of humanity's greatest virtues, allowing individuals to strengthen themselves, cultivate creativity, and nurture personal growth. World Introvert Day, celebrated annually on January 2, honours this often-underappreciated quality. The day highlights the power of introverts, whose talents often flourish through quiet reflection and meaningful connections with family and friends. World Introvert Day offers an opportunity to challenge society’s misconceptions about introversi...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

“India will always work closely with our valued partners”: PM Modi thanks foreign dignitaries after oath ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to foreign dignitaries who attended his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, reaffirming India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and global partnerships. In a message on social media following the ceremony, PM Modi dedicated himself to serving India's vast population of over 1.4 billion and working with his team of ministers to propel the nation to new heights of progress. He also congratulated all the newly sworn-in ministers. "I ...

May 14, 2024 1:46 PM

Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $12.5 bln for own charity work

Melinda French Gates is leaving the charitable foundation she co-founded with former spouse Bill Gates more than 20 years ago and will get $12.5 billion for her own work to uplift women and families, she said on Monday. The billionaire benefactors parted ways in 2021 after 27 years of marriage but had pledged to continue their philanthropic work together. Their final divorce order filed in a Seattle court had no details on an agreement reached between the two on how to divide their marital asse...

September 16, 2024 5:02 PM

We need to establish some Dos and don’ts”: PM Modi-Bill Gates discuss ethical AI usage

In a freewheeling conversation with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted important measures that should be taken while using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the contemporary technological world, and said that the world should establish some dos and don'ts for using this technology. "In a vast democratic country like India, the misuse of deep fake technology. For example, they may misuse my voice. It can initially deceive people, leading to widespread chaos. I...