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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Toxic And Hate Monger": Mohandas Pai Slams Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia For His Remarks On India's GDP
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has hit back at Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia for his post questioning whether Indians could feel the impact of the country becoming the fourth-largest economy after surpassing Japan. It all started after Mr Bhatia shared a video showing slumps, poor drainage systems and even white foam that forms in Delhi's Yamuna, causing concern each year. "We overtook Japan in can you feel it in your pocket? Growth without distribution is just inflation in disguise," he wrote in the caption of the post. Reposting the X post, Mr Pai called Mr Bhatia an "economic refugee" and said that he has no standing to comment on the country's progress since he left the country years ago. "Man Sabeer Bhatia you are an economic refugee, left India long ago. Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up. We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger," he wrote. Man @sabeer you are an economic refugee, left India long ago. Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up. We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger. — Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai) May 30, 2025 In his post, Mr Bhatia spoke about the quality of life in India. "The reason I have come out and criticised the overall GDP over that of Japan is for this reason. I have been getting a lot of backlash on my Twitter account but I'm still doing it because I love India and I love each and every one of you. I really care about India and I want it to be an India that improves the lives of all of its citizens, especially the ones right at the bottom of the pyramid. If we can change their lives, all the other numbers automatically take care of themselves," he said in the clip. The Hotmail co-founder also listed how he thinks India can be better. He believes that real progress lies in mass education and empowering people through critical thinking. "Just mass educate the entire population of the country. Today, that is possible with the help of AI. But if we stick to rote learning, memorisation, and chasing exam scores, that is completely useless," he said. Meanwhile, Mr Bhatia and Mr Pai's X interaction has sparked discussion online, with many users agreeing with the former Infosys CFO. "Dear @sabeer, you were a hero to us when we were young, you sold the story of the great American dream with the sale of #Hotmail. However, we are now through with Nostalgia. There are better role models for us here in India. More humble, more giving back to Indian society. I believe they are the real heroes we Indians admire because they did what you couldn't here. So, please stop this narrative, do some real work here in India. Do #meaningful #real. Start a #fund," wrote one user. "I get your point, Sabeer, and improvement in GDP per capita growth will happen once we realise India's full potential across services and product space. So, let's be optimistic, support the movement, and celebrate the milestone without losing momentum," commented another.
News18
16 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Mohandas Pai Slams Hotmail Founder Sabeer Bhatia Over India's GDP Remark
Last Updated: Mohandas Pai fired back with a sharp post on X after Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia questioned the quality of life of everyday Indians. Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai responded sharply to Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia's criticism of India's quality of life. Bhatia had questioned whether ordinary citizens were truly benefiting from the country's economic growth, despite India recently overtaking Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Pai dismissed the remarks, defending India's progress and challenging Bhatia's assessment of everyday life in the country. 'We overtook Japan in GDP… but can you feel it in your pocket? Growth without distribution is merely inflation in disguise," Bhatia wrote while sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter). We overtook Japan in GDP……but can you feel it in your pocket?Growth without distribution is just inflation in disguise. — Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) May 28, 2025 The video highlights scenes of slums, inadequate drainage systems, and the recurring issue of toxic white foam in Delhi's Yamuna River, which sparks concern annually. Bhatia has previously raised similar concerns about the overall quality of life in India. 'The reason I have come out and criticised the overall GDP over that of Japan is for this reason. I have been getting a lot of backlash on my Twitter account, but I'm still doing it because I love India, and I love each and every one of you. I really care about India, and I want it to be an India that improves the lives of all of its citizens, especially the ones right at the bottom of the pyramid," Bhatia said in the now-viral clip. 'If we can change their lives, all the other numbers automatically take care of themselves," Bhatia also stated. Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia posted the video on May 28, and it has since garnered over 1.1 million views. Reacting to Bhatia's X post on May 30, Pai wrote, 'Man Sabeer Bhatia, you are an economic refugee, left India long ago. Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up." 'We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger," he also added. Man @sabeer you are an economic refugee, left India long ago. Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up. We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger. — Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai) May 30, 2025 Bhatia's post has also gone viral, amassing over 5 lakh views and attracting numerous comments. A user wrote, 'Yes, I do. When I went to Japan this year, my rupee counted for much more! In the past, I was able to buy less with the same amount of money. This time, I was able to buy a lot more. Just because you live in a bubble in the US, doesn't mean the people on the ground don't." Another said, 'I get your point, Sabeer, and improvement in GDP per capita growth will happen once we realise India's full potential across services and product space. So, let's be optimistic, support the movement, and celebrate the milestone without losing momentum." 'You should have stayed back and contributed to growth and distribution," an individual remarked. The exchange between Bhatia and Pai on X unfolds against the ongoing debate between overall GDP and per capita GDP. While many celebrated India's rise to the world's fourth-largest economy, others highlighted that in terms of per capita GDP, India still lags far behind Japan.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘You had no role in India's progress': Mohandas Pai shreds Indian-American millionaire over quality of life remarks
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai hit back at Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia for his post slamming the quality of life in India and asking if the common people could feel the impact of the country becoming the fourth largest economy after surpassing Japan. 'We overtook Japan in GDP……but can you feel it in your pocket? Growth without distribution is just inflation in disguise,' Bhatia wrote as he posted a video. The footage shows slums, poor drainage systems, and even the white foam that forms in Delhi's Yamuna, causing concern each year. Earlier too, Bhatia spoke about the quality of life in India. "The reason I have come out and criticised the overall GDP over that of Japan is for this reason. I have been getting a lot of backlash on my Twitter account but I'm still doing it because I love India and I love each and every one of you. I really care about India and I want it to be an India that improves the lives of all of its citizens, especially the ones right at the bottom of the pyramid. If we can change their lives, all the other numbers automatically take care of themselves,' Bhatia continued in the video. He then listed how he thinks India can be better - mass education with the help of AI and the development of critical thinking skills among the masses. Reposting Bhati's X post, Pai wrote, 'Man Sabeer Bhatia you are an economic refugee, left India long ago.' 'Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up. We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger,' Pai continued. An individual wrote, 'Yes, I do. When I went to Japan this year, my rupee counted for much more! In the past, I was able to buy less with the same amount of money. This time, I was able to buy a lot more. Just because you live in a bubble in the US, doesn't mean the people on the ground don't.' Another added, 'I get your point, Sabeer, and improvement in GDP per capita growth will happen once we realise India's full potential across services and product space. So, let's be optimistic, support the movement, and celebrate the milestone without losing momentum." A third continued, 'You should have stayed back and contributed to growth and distribution.' Bhatia and Pai's X interaction comes amid the debate of GDP vs per capita GDP. While many applauded India's ascension to the fourth position, some pointed out that when it comes to per capita GDP, there is no comparison between India and Japan.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Angry Mohandas Pai to Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia: All you do is abuse India and …
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai launched a scathing attack on Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia after the latter questioned whether Indians could feel the impact of the country's economic milestone in their pockets. Pai called Bhatia an " economic refugee " and accused him of being a "hate monger" who belittles India's achievements. — TVMohandasPai (@TVMohandasPai) "Man @sabeer you are an economic refugee, left India long ago. Good riddance to bad rubbish. You had no role in India's progress. So stop pontificating and shut up. We will grow India and build our future. We do not need you. You are toxic and a hate monger," Pai wrote on X (formerly Twitter), responding to Bhatia's critique of India becoming the world's fourth-largest economy. Pai escalated his attack further, declaring: "All you do is abuse India and Indians. We celebrate our achievements as we did it not you, and then go back to hard work to build India. Do not need you." The heated exchange began when Bhatia questioned the significance of India surpassing Japan's GDP, asking: "We overtook Japan in GDP……but can you feel it in your pocket? Growth without distribution is just inflation in disguise." Bhatia had posted a video showing scenes from slums and polluted areas, questioning whether India should celebrate its economic milestone given the quality of life issues. Bhatia's vision for real progress In his video response, Bhatia emphasized his love for India while maintaining his position. "I really care about India and I want it to be an India that improves the lives of all of its citizens, especially the ones right at the bottom of the pyramid. If we can take care of their lives, all the other numbers automatically take care of themselves," he said in the video. Bhatia advocated for mass education as the solution, arguing that artificial intelligence could help achieve this goal. "What we need to empower them with is critical thinking skills. If every citizen of India has critical thinking skills, they would be ready for this new intellectual property revolution," he stated, adding that traditional rote learning methods are "completely useless." Pai Defends India's Progress Pai emphasized that those who stayed in India contributed to its progress through hard work and tax payments. "We stayed back, worked very hard, paid our taxes and grew India. We will grow our industry and the future!" he stated, adding that "India is still a poor country, but growing very fast. We are better than 20 years ago, better than 10 years ago, better than 5 years ago." When Bhatia responded saying "I see hate in your tweets…. Mine are loaded with logic," Pai dismissed this as "Rubbish," maintaining that Bhatia was a "useless hate monger who belittles our achievements." AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Bomb hoax mails in Thiruvananthapuram sent from France, says Microsoft
Thiruvananthapuram: Microsoft informed the cyber police team probing the hoax bomb threats received at various govt establishments and leading hotels in the city, that the threats were sent from France. However, there were no details about the account holder and the devices used for sending the email. "Microsoft is not cooperating with our probe to identify the people behind the hoax bomb threats and the motives. Despite sending several emails to the nodal officer of Microsoft in India, there was no response. Now a vague reply was provided to us after the court directed them to share the details. But it is not enough in our probe as we can go ahead only after getting the requested data," informed the probe team. The team approached the chief judicial magistrate a few weeks ago informing that Microsoft was not sharing the data required for the probe. "We will send letters to Microsoft again seeking the details. It was learned that the company policy prevents its officials from sharing more details since the accused belong to another country. This was the unofficial communication we received from Microsoft. There is no treaty signed between India and the USA to share such details. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Making use of this, the fraudsters have been using Microsoft for sending such hoax threats across the country. There are over 200 such cases registered in Tamil Nadu and the probe team there also faces the same hurdle. If Microsoft is still hesitant to disclose the data, we will think of alternate legal ways," the probe team added. The hoax threats targeted the collectorate, court complex, regional transport office, Secretariat, airport, railway station and prominent hotels in the city. The emails written in English warned of detonations at specific times to take revenge against the hanging of terrorist Afzal Guru. All the threats were received from Hotmail IDs, such as drezhilanaganathan@ asifagafoor@ jishmolneha@ yaisirkarbala@ and others. Probe is ongoing on 16 cases.
