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India.com
04-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Janak Agrawal who cracked IIT-JEE, got AIR 2 in JEE, went to IIT Bombay, rejected Tesla's offer; today he is..., at 22 years old...
Success story: IIT JEE is one of the toughest exams in the world, and every year, thousands of Indian students take this exam to realise their dream of becoming a civil servant. A large number of them begin to prepare for the civil services exams right after Class 10 examinations. Those who perform exceptionally well in the UPSC or IIT JEE exam prefer to take admission into the prestigious IIT, and from there, they get good jobs with world-famous and prestigious multinational companies at high packages. Who is Janak Agrawal? To clear IIT is not an easy task. It requires loads of hard work, determination, and focus. Today, we will tell you about an IIT graduate, Janak Agrawal, who secured All India Rank (AIR) 2 in the JEE Advanced 2015. Janak Agrawal hails from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from where he finished his Class 12 education at ILVA Higher Secondary School. He secured an impressive 91% in his board examinations. Janak was equally good at JEE, BITSAT, and KVPY. How did Janak Agrawal prepare for his examinations? Janak attended coaching classes for two years to prepare for the JEE at an Indore-based institute. He would do self-study on his own for six to eight hours every day. Later, he earned a in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay, following which he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. What is Janak Agrawal doing today? Today, Janak is a co-founder of San Francisco, California-based Outspeed. Before that, he worked with a number of organisations, such as Pierx S24 and Climate Change AI. However, he left many people shocked when, at the age of 22, he declined an offer from Andrej Karpathy and the Tesla Autopilot team. He shared a LinkedIn post that read, 'At 22, I did the unthinkable: I turned down an offer from Andrej Karpathy and Tesla's Autopilot team. Bold move or just plain crazy? You decide. It was June 2020. COVID was at its peak, toilet paper was the new currency, and every company was laying off people faster than ever. Startups were disappearing like free donuts in the break room. I had 2 full-time offers – one from Tesla and another from a not so well known startup, AutoGrid. For anyone in their right mind, this would be an easy decision. But I couldn't imagine myself as another cog in Tesla's high-speed machine. So, naturally, I took my chances on AutoGrid.'
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Uzbek woman's dark trail: Forged Aadhaar, fake marriage; Lucknow's shadow network uncovered
LUCKNOW: A 48-year-old Uzbek woman, Lola Kayumova, accused of involvement in human trafficking and sex work, had reportedly been staying illegally in Lucknow for more than seven years. Although official records list her as married to local resident Janak Pratap Singh, he has denied being her husband. The certificate, issued by a Lucknow court in March 2019, states that Lola and Janak were married on 30 January 2019 at IIMRT Business School, Vipul Khand 6. It lists Janak (38), son of Ayodhya Pratap Singh and Maharaja Devi, as Lola's husband. However, Janak told TOI over the phone, 'I'm not married to Lola, though I know her for long time. The document of marriage certificate is forged.' When TOI visited Janak's residence in Tulsi Vihar Colony, Rajajipuram, the house was found empty. A neighbour, who wished to remain unnamed, said, 'Janak's mother and his brother left to undisclosed location abruptly on Tuesday morning.' Lola's Aadhaar card, issued on 1 August 2021 and updated on 21 April 2025, also lists Janak as her spouse. The address on the card is Orchid B, Omaxe R1, near the UP Police headquarters. She previously lived at Ambrosia D, Omaxe Residency 2. Anoop Kumar Srivastava, owner of the Ambrosia D flat, said, 'Janak had introduced himself as house agent to assist Lola in getting a rented flat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em São João D'aliança (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo She used to pay Rs 17,500 per month. However, within six months I had to ask Loka to vacate the flat, as I was informed that large number of people were visiting the flat in late night hours. Secondly, there was poor communication between us. She spoke language which was difficult for us to understand.' Uzbekistan had reportedly issued an Interpol notice against Lola, but the grounds remain unclear pending her arrest. She was last spotted near Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. Officials confirmed she remains at large. Sources revealed that Lola was also connected to Thrijin Raj (alias Arjun Rana), who falsely posed as a journalist. Police have charged Thrijin and Dr Vivek Gupta under various laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Registration of Foreigners Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Immigration and Foreigner Act. Dr Gupta is currently untraceable. According to sources, Lola lured vulnerable Uzbek women to India with false promises of employment. Once they arrived, their travel documents were seized. Thrijin allegedly helped them acquire fake Indian identification, while Dr Gupta reportedly performed cosmetic surgeries to make the women appear Indian. They were then forced into prostitution. Two rescued Uzbek nationals, Holida and Nilofar, told authorities that several foreign women were brought to India through Lola's network, with many undergoing surgeries at Dr Gupta's clinic.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Uzbek fugitive web of deception: Uzbek woman married to Lucknow man on documents, lived illegally for 7 years; linked to trafficking racket
LUCKNOW: A 48-year-old Uzbek woman, Lola Kayumova, accused of involvement in and sex work, had reportedly been staying illegally in Lucknow for more than seven years. Although official records list her as married to local resident Janak Pratap Singh, he has denied being her husband. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The certificate, issued by a Lucknow court in March 2019, states that Lola and Janak were married on 30 January 2019 at IIMRT Business School, Vipul Khand 6. It lists Janak (38), son of Ayodhya Pratap Singh and Maharaja Devi, as Lola's husband. However, Janak told TOI over the phone, 'I'm not married to Lola, though I know her for long time. The document of marriage certificate is forged.' When TOI visited Janak's residence in Tulsi Vihar Colony, Rajajipuram, the house was found empty. A neighbour, who wished to remain unnamed, said, 'Janak's mother and his brother left to undisclosed location abruptly on Tuesday morning.' Lola's Aadhaar card, issued on 1 August 2021 and updated on 21 April 2025, also lists Janak as her spouse. The address on the card is Orchid B, Omaxe R1, near the UP Police headquarters. She previously lived at Ambrosia D, Omaxe Residency 2. Anoop Kumar Srivastava, owner of the Ambrosia D flat, said, 'Janak had introduced himself as house agent to assist Lola in getting a rented flat. She used to pay Rs 17,500 per month. However, within six months I had to ask Loka to vacate the flat, as I was informed that large number of people were visiting the flat in late night hours. Secondly, there was poor communication between us. She spoke language which was difficult for us to understand.' Uzbekistan had reportedly issued an Interpol notice against Lola, but the grounds remain unclear pending her arrest. She was last spotted near Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials confirmed she remains at large. Sources revealed that Lola was also connected to Thrijin Raj (alias Arjun Rana), who falsely posed as a journalist. Police have charged Thrijin and Dr Vivek Gupta under various laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Registration of Foreigners Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Immigration and Foreigner Act. Dr Gupta is currently untraceable. According to sources, Lola lured vulnerable Uzbek women to India with false promises of employment. Once they arrived, their travel documents were seized. Thrijin allegedly helped them acquire fake Indian identification, while Dr Gupta reportedly performed cosmetic surgeries to make the women appear Indian. They were then forced into prostitution. Two rescued Uzbek nationals, Holida and Nilofar, told authorities that several foreign women were brought to India through Lola's network, with many undergoing surgeries at Dr Gupta's clinic.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman cheated of 16.7L in visa fraud
Ahmedabad: A 25-year-old woman filed a complaint on Saturday at the Infocity police station in Gandhinagar after losing Rs 16.7 lakh to alleged visa fraud involving a consultancy firm. The accused, identified as Janak Patel of Narayan Consultancy, allegedly took Rs 30 lakh from the woman after promising to arrange a Canadian work permit for her. The victim, a resident of Motera, was working at a beauty parlour in Sargasan when she became a target of the fraud. She learned about the consultancy through a friend and was initially quoted Rs 32 lakh for the work permit. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs 30 lakh, and she agreed to pay the sum in two instalments: Rs 18 lakh first, followed by Rs 12 lakh. Despite completing all necessary paperwork and formalities, she did not receive the promised Canadian work permit. When she began asking for updates, Janak failed to respond. Eventually, she filed a police complaint, which resulted in a partial refund of Rs 13.25 lakh. However, Rs 16.75 lakh remained unpaid, leading her to realise she was scammed. Infocity police registered an FIR of cheating and breach of trust against Janak Patel and are currently investigating the matter.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Science
- India.com
Meet man, JEE Advanced topper who scored 453 marks out of 504, studied at IIT, rejected Tesla offer; now works as..., his name is..
The Joint Entrance Examination(JEE) Main is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Organized by the National Testing Agency(NTA), the examination is held annually in India for admission to engineering colleges, including the prestigious IITs, NITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Indian nationals who wish to appear for JEE (Advanced) are required to write the JEE (Main) paper for admission to B.E./ programs conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Every year, some students break previous records in the JEE, setting new benchmarks with higher scores, improved ranks, or exceptional performance. Well, in this article, we will talk about the success story of a man who secured All India Rank(AIR 2) in JEE, went to IIT, MIT, and now is in….His name is… Hailing from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Janak Agrawal secured All India Rank(AIR) 2 in the JEE Advanced 2015. Media reports suggest that he has completed his Class 12 studies from ILVA Higher Secondary School, Indore, where he obtained 91% in his board exams. He scored 453 marks out of 504 in JEE Advanced 2015. Janak was awarded the prestigious KVPY Scholarship by the Department of Science and Technology in January 2014 and later recognized as an NSEP Awardee by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers in January 2015 for his exceptional performance in the National Standard Examination in Physics. He was an INPhO Gold Medalist, awarded by HBCSE Mumbai in January 2015, for his outstanding performance in the Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO), one of the highest honors in the national physics Olympiad program. According to his LinkedIn profile, Janak attended the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 2015 to 2016, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. In 2016, he took admission at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Janak pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2019 to 2020. Janak is currently the co-founder of Outspeed, a company based in San Francisco, California. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience working with various organizations, including Pierx S24 and Climate Change AI. At 22, Janak made a bold decision that shocked many: he turned down an offer from Andrej Karpathy and the Tesla Autopilot team. Sharing a post on LinkedIn, he wrote,'At 22, I did the unthinkable: I turned down an offer from Andrej Karpathy and Tesla's Autopilot team. Bold move or just plain crazy? You decide. It was June 2020. COVID was at its peak, toilet paper was the new currency, and every company was laying off people faster than ever. Startups were disappearing like free donuts in the break room. I had 2 full-time offers – one from Tesla and another from a not so well known startup, AutoGrid. For anyone in their right mind, this would be an easy decision. But I couldn't imagine myself as another cog in Tesla's high-speed machine. So, naturally, I took my chances on AutoGrid.'
