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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet Indian who used to earn Rs 1350 per month, now owns Rs 50000 crore business, not from IIT, IIM, VIT, he is..., his business is...
Meet Indian who used to earn Rs 1350 per month, now owns Rs 50000 crore business, not from IIT, IIM, VIT, he is..., his business is... Sometimes, where we begin has little to do with where we end up. While most individuals spend their lives blaming a lack of resources and opportunities for their stagnation, only a few turn challenges into stepping stones for success. Anil Gupta is one such example. He started his journey with a low-income job, but through determination, he built a thriving business. Not to forget, Anil Gupta is the mastermind behind two successful ventures: Microtek and Okaya. Hailing from Hansi, a small village in Haryana, Anil Gupta developed a deep fascination for electronics at a very young age. Anil Gupta took admission at the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology (BITS, Pilani) to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering. After completing his studies, he took up a job that offered him a monthly salary of just Rs 1350. However, driven by a desire to aim higher and do more, he decided to leave the job in 1980 to pursue greater ambitions. At the young age of 18, Anil decided to leave his job behind. His goal wasn't just to talk about innovation, but he wanted to bring it to life in India. His first groundbreaking step came in the early 1980s when he introduced optical fibre cables to the country, a revolutionary idea at a time when the technology was still unfamiliar to most. Next, he ventured into manufacturing computers and CPUs. However, constant power outages disrupted the production process and made operations unstable. While many would have seen this as a setback, Anil saw it as an opportunity. If electricity were the obstacle, then finding a solution to that problem would become his business. In 1989, Anil started sourcing electronic parts from Delhi's Lajpat Rai Market, a bustling hub for tech components. With vision, he co-founded Microtek, India's first brand to introduce mono monitors. But he didn't stop there. Microtek soon evolved, branching out into colour monitors, power solutions, and motherboards. Over time, it grew into a household name, earning the trust of millions and becoming a pillar of India's electronics industry. But Anil's ambitions went far beyond just putting components together, he was driven by a commitment to quality. Determined to raise the bar, he borrowed funds from his uncle and traveled to Taiwan to source advanced components firsthand. This bold step enabled Microtek to introduce India's first computer-controlled LED display, firmly establishing the brand as a pioneer in tech innovation. By 1993, Anil had set up a fully indigenous monitor manufacturing unit in Kundli, Haryana. The factory didn't just cater to local demand—it attracted major clients like IBM, Olivetti, Acer, and HCL, marking a significant milestone in India's electronics journey. In 2001, Anil launched Okaya. Reportedly, he owns owns Rs 50000 crore business. 'Born on 20th November 1962, Anil Gupta rising from a modest background to passing through prestigious BITS Pilani with a degree in Engineering and starting a career as a teacher of computers and electronics has come a long way in his illustrious business career. Way back in the late eighties, he introduced the first-ever electronic signboard in India, thereafter ventured into computer peripherals and subsequently manufacturing computers and CPUs. Frequent power cuts during those times compelled Anil to create Microtek Inverters and rampant unfair practices in trade, slackening customer care services all around in the industry, evolved an industry magnate who redefined the way business to be done,' reads his LinkedIn bio. At present, he is the Managing Director of Okaya Power Group.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dressed in chiffons, Madhuri Dixit started ‘howling' when Anil Kapoor demanded ‘wind from choppers' while shooting in freezing Alaska: ‘My face was frozen'
Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor have appeared in some of the most iconic dance numbers of the 1990s. Anil and Madhuri were often cast opposite each other in this era and during this time, Madhuri was often regarded as one of the top female actors of her generation. In the year 2000, Madhuri and Anil were cast in Rajkumar Santoshi's Pukar, where she was to play a woman who becomes a traitor to her country just so she can be with the man she loves. A small part of the film was shot in Alaska and during the shoot, Madhuri nearly froze wearing a thin chiffon saree. During an earlier appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Anil and Madhuri recalled the time when they shot the song 'Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile' in Alaska amid the snow capped mountains. Anil shared that the temperature around them was around -30 or -40 degree celsius. 'I was taking a lot of interest in the costume so I suggested that Madhuri should be in a chiffon saree but I was wearing 6-7 layers,' he shared with a laugh. Madhuri, who was sitting next to him, added, 'He was wearing a sweater, a few layers under that, a jacket on top, big boots, muffler and gloves while I was in chiffons.' Anil further recalled, 'So there was a lot of wind when we were shooting but then suddenly the wind stopped. Since we needed the wind for continuity, I suggested that we should get the chopper to fly on top.' Madhuri then narrated her experience as she was shooting in biting cold wearing a thin saree. 'I was turning blue with every minute. You couldn't even tell if I was lip syncing because my face was frozen. And here, Anil was yelling, 'get the chopper down because her saree isn't flying'. But as the chopper came down, I started shivering even more. For the first time in my life, I started yelling and crying loudly,' she said. Madhuri shared she started screaming, 'I cannot do this anymore' and everyone in the unit 'got scared.' ALSO READ | Mani Ratnam responds to Anurag Kashyap's complaints about excessive use of English in Tamil songs: 'Sometimes you need a Sugar Baby' The song was choreographed by Farah Khan and in an earlier vlog shared on her channel, she said that producer Boney Kapoor, who is also Anil's brother, would use 'helicopters like rickshaws' during their time in Alaska. She said, 'We were in a remote corner of Alaska, which is like the North Pole and Boney laid out a spread of butter chicken, naan, biryani, paneer and dal makhani. I was like 'what is happening!'. He found some Indian cook and ferried everything there. Chopper was being used like Dunzo for delivery.'
News18
5 days ago
- General
- News18
This UP Teacher Is Growing 138 Mango Varieties, Including Japan's Costliest, In His Backyard
Last Updated: Anil Yadav, a teacher from Jaunpur, cultivates 138 mango types in an organic orchard, now dubbed a 'Mango Museum', attracting students, researchers, and farmers across India Anil Yadav, a resident of Vishunpur village in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, is transforming the landscape of mango farming in India. A government school teacher by profession, Anil has combined technology and innovation to grow an extraordinary collection of 138 mango varieties from both India and overseas within his orchard. Committed to organic farming practices, he cultivates a wide range of mangoes, including prestigious varieties such as Miyazaki (Japan), Alphonso (Maharashtra), Dussehri (Uttar Pradesh), Totapuri (Andhra Pradesh), and Kesar (Gujarat), all noted for their exceptional flavour, colour and quality. Embracing Technological Advancements In Agriculture Yadav has successfully integrated modern irrigation technology into his farming practices, receiving 90% financial assistance from the government. Through the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), he installed a drip irrigation system, which delivers water directly to plant roots in a controlled manner, thereby conserving water and enhancing crop yield. His dedication has turned his orchard into a 'Mango Museum', attracting students, researchers, and fellow farmers. Anil actively encourages others to adopt sustainable and technology-driven farming, showcasing how agricultural innovation, combined with hard work, can yield both environmental and economic rewards. First Published: May 28, 2025, 08:59 IST
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana family struggles to update land details on Dharani portal for seven years
SANGAREDDY: Mangali Anil Kumar on Monday made one more visit to the Sangareddy collectorate to submit a memorandum seeking the update of ownership of five guntas of land in his father's name on the Dharani portal. His family has been trying to settle the issue for the past seven years. Speaking to TNIE, he said, 'We own the land in Lakdaram village, Patancheru mandal. Our land has been missing from the Pattadar passbooks since 2018, following the introduction of Dharani by the previous government. The portal does not reflect my father's name as the owner. My father, Mangali Pandu, tried to rectify the mistake and visited multiple offices for more than five years before he passed away in 2023. Since then, I have taken up the responsibility and visited several offices.' He said he works in a shop in Yadgir, Karnataka and travels to the collectorate every alternate week to pursue the matter, but no action has been taken so far. Anil added that each visit to Sangareddy from his workplace costs him about Rs 2,000. Meanwhile, his mother has been confined to the bed since the death of his father and his brothers are yet to settle down. Stating that he has been asked to submit new applications multiple times, Anil lamented, 'The officials suggested I meet the CCLA. When I visited their office, they asked me to return to the district headquarters. It's become a never-ending loop.' He appealed to the authorities to resolve the issue, saying the land is the only asset the family possesses.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Bengaluru family boards flight to celebrate son's first day as captain; father's heartfelt LinkedIn post melts hearts: ‘Keep flying, keep enjoying!'
At 30,000 feet above the ground, a routine commercial flight turned into a deeply emotional journey for one Bengaluru family . For passengers on board, it was just another trip from Chandigarh to Bengaluru—but for Anil and Archana Choudhary, it marked a moment they would cherish for life. Their son, Atul Choudhary, was not just flying the aircraft—he was commanding it for the very first time as Captain. The heartfelt milestone was captured in a touching post by Anil Kant Choudhary on LinkedIn, where he chronicled not just a flight, but a transformation: one that saw his son shift from the right seat as a Senior First Officer to the prestigious left seat of a Captain. Three Feet and a Lifetime of Dreams In his viral note, Anil beautifully captured the symbolic weight of this seemingly small change. 'If one moves his regular seating by 3 feet, how much can that change his responsibilities?' he wrote. 'If that person happens to be a pilot, this movement can bring significant change.' The move, while minimal in distance, represented a monumental leap in trust, responsibility, and honor. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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And on this particular Thursday, Atul took on that role with poise and professionalism. The heartfelt milestone was captured in a touching post by Anil Kant Choudhary on LinkedIn, where he chronicled not just a flight, but a transformation: one that saw his son shift from the right seat as a Senior First Officer to the prestigious left seat of a Captain. The Flight of a Family's Dreams Learning of his son's final check and release flight—the last step before being officially designated a Captain—Anil and Archana wasted no time. They boarded a flight to Chandigarh the night before, determined to be part of this moment that had been years in the making. They managed to get seats on the same flight Atul would command—one that would not only transport passengers but elevate emotions. You Might Also Like: Catch me If you can: Graduate dad defies rules to fulfill heartfelt promise to son, dashes through ceremony stage, sparking viral frenzy 'To board that flight and soar above the clouds with our son in command was an experience words can hardly capture,' Anil reflected. The family's emotions culminated after landing in Bengaluru, where they celebrated Atul's official promotion—symbolized by the ceremonial switch from three stripes to four on his uniform. Cheers from the Sky and the Ground The celebration extended beyond the aircraft. IndiGo, the airline Atul flies for, responded warmly: 'Congratulations to you and your son, Captain Atul Choudhary ! His dedication, hard work, and passion for flying have been recognised and celebrated. We couldn't be prouder!' The post ignited a wave of admiration online, drawing hundreds of congratulatory comments. One user wrote, 'Your journey is a beautiful reminder of how elevation in responsibility reshapes not just the individual, but also those who support and believe in them.' A Legacy of Dedication Atul's journey to the captain's seat wasn't just his own. It was made possible by the mentors, instructors, and institutions that nurtured his flight training—from his school in Gondia to the CAE facilities in Madrid. Anil made sure to extend heartfelt thanks to all who played a part in Atul's growth. You Might Also Like: Dad's one-word reply to his son's CBSE class 12 marks of 84% is winning the internet With the aviation world at his fingertips and his parents' blessings at his back, Captain Atul Choudhary now soars not just through skies but into a future built on dreams, discipline, and determination. Their message is simple, soaring, and sincere: 'Keep flying. Keep enjoying. Our blessings are always with you.' 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