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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Apple COO Sabih Khan's Education: The Degrees That Helped Him Rise At Apple
From Moradabad to Silicon Valley, Sabih Khan's global rise as Apple COO is rooted in a strong educational journey spanning Tufts, RPI, and early exposure across continents. Apple's newly appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sabih Khan, is now one of the most powerful figures in global tech, but his story began thousands of miles away, in the small city of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. His educational journey, which spans three countries and top-tier institutions, played a huge role in preparing him for this leadership role at one of the world's biggest companies. Born in 1966 in Moradabad, Sabih spent his early childhood in India. But his life took a turn when his family moved to Singapore. This move exposed him to new cultures, languages, and ways of thinking at a young age — something that would later help him manage teams and operations across continents. Later, Khan moved to the United States for higher studies. He enrolled at Tufts University, a respected institution in Massachusetts. While most students focus on one area of study, Sabih decided to take on a rare challenge — earning dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. This unique combination set him apart from others right from the start. Blending Engineering With Business Thinking Why this combination? His degree in Mechanical Engineering gave him a deep understanding of how things work, from machines to complex systems. This would later help him tackle real-world problems in manufacturing and product development. On the other hand, his Economics degree taught him how to think strategically about markets, costs, supply chains, and business growth. But Sabih didn't stop there. After Tufts, he pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), one of America's oldest and most prestigious engineering schools. At RPI, he deepened his technical skills, learning how to solve complex problems, analyse systems, and innovate in engineering processes. This advanced education helped him build strong relationships with Apple's product development and engineering teams later in his career. An Education That Fueled A 30-Year Career At Apple Before joining Apple, Sabih gained practical experience at GE Plastics (a division of General Electric), where he worked in technical and operations roles. His academic background helped him quickly grasp large-scale manufacturing systems, preparing him for the kind of global operations he would later manage at Apple. In 1995, he joined Apple. Over the next three decades, Sabih quietly worked behind the scenes, helping build and manage the company's massive supply chain and manufacturing networks. His deep understanding of engineering and economics helped Apple deliver products like the iPhone and MacBook at scale and with the highest quality. Now, as Apple's COO, Sabih Khan's story shows how the right mix of education and experience can prepare someone for extraordinary leadership. From a small city in India to the heart of Silicon Valley, his journey is proof that education is a powerful tool, one that can shape not just careers but the future of global innovation. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
ITV News
3 days ago
- Health
- ITV News
Health secretary to meet resident doctors in last-ditch bid to avert strikes
Wes Streeting will attempt to prevent a five-day walkout by resident doctors, formerly called junior doctors, set to start next week Crunch talks between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and resident doctors are due to take place on Thursday in a bid to prevent five consecutive days of strike action. The Resident Doctors Committee (RDC) - part of the British Medical Association (BMA) - says its demands for a 29.2% salary increase is needed to reverse "pay erosion" since 2008. It said this figure is based on Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation, the measure of average changes in the price of goods and services used by most households. If talks fail, resident doctors in England are due to go on strike for five days from 7 am on July 25. The last bout of strikes ended last September when resident doctor members voted to accept a government pay deal worth 22.3% on average over two years. Discussions this time around could be tense, after Streeting told MPs on Monday that he did not see a 'reasonable trade union partner' in the RDC 'at this time'. He has insisted the government will not budge on pay, but said discussions could focus on improving the working lives of resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors. In a joint statement issued at the weekend, RDC co-chairs Dr Ross Nieuwoudt and Dr Melissa Ryan said they were hoping to 'find a solution that our members will find acceptable and that can prevent any strike action having to take place'. What happened the last time there were doctors' strikes? A long-running wave of strikes began in March 2023 following demands by the BMA for a substantial pay rise for doctors. It said at the time that newly-qualified medics earned just £14.09 an hour, meaning they could earn more if they worked at Pret-A-Manger. The union argued that resident doctors' pay had fallen 26% since 2008-2009 in real terms and asked the government for pay restoration. After the previous Conservative government refused to come to the negotiating table, talks with the Department of Health following Labour's election victory in July 2024 was hailed as a positive step forward. In September last year, resident doctors accepted a government pay deal worth 22.3% on average over two years, bringing to an end more than a year of strike action. At the time, the BMA said 66% of their members voted to accept the deal; they also said the government had agreed separately to swap the term 'junior doctor' for 'resident doctor' to better reflect their expertise. The 2025/26 pay deal saw resident doctors given a 4% increase plus £750 'on a consolidated basis', working out as an average rise of 5.4%. Government officials said these two increases meant resident doctors had seen an average increase in pay of 28.9% over the last three years. In May this year, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it expected the average full-time basic pay for resident doctors to reach approximately £54,300 in 2025 to 2026 following the agreed-upon increase. However, the BMA has been pushing back, saying resident doctors need 29.2% to reverse 'pay erosion' since 2008/09. In September last year, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said that NHS strikes in general had cost the taxpayer almost £1.7 billion since April 2023, adding that 1.5 million appointments had been cancelled. However, the DHSC later confirmed that the figure came from financial directions to NHS England and referred to the cost of all NHS England strikes in 2023/24, according to FullFact. This means the figure did not include resident doctors' strikes in June and July 2024, nor strikes in March 2023, when the dispute began.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Attacks on Dalits increased in AP, alleges RPI chief
Republican Party of India (RPI), Andhra Pradesh president Dr Uppuleti Deviprasad accused the state government of failing to address the rising attacks on Dalits, thereby compromising their safety. Speaking at a press conference at the RPI state office here on Wednesday, he alleged that the ruling coalition is deliberately fuelling divisions among Dalit sub-castes, instigating violence. Deviprasad cited specific incidents to support his claims. In Aravalli village, Attili mandal of West Godavari district, he alleged that Madiga youth, backed by influential government figures, attacked five Mala youth. He criticised the police for filing superficial cases to downplay the incident. Similarly, in Jakkulanekkalam village, Gannavaram mandal, Krishna district, he claimed the government incited Madigas against Malas, leading to clashes. Dr Deviprasad expressed shock that such incidents are occurring under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership. He also condemned the public beating of two Dalit youth and one minority youth by police in Tenali, Guntur district, calling it unacceptable and accusing the police of fabricating false cases. He highlighted the case of Perikala Madhu, a 33-year-old Dalit from Tummuluru, Kollipara mandal, who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by Gayam Siva Reddy over a repaid Rs 50,000 loan. Further, he alleged that followers of TDP leader Ginjupalli Venkateswara Rao injured Dalit individuals Emella Sharath Babu and Emella Ramaswamy in Yanamadala village, Guntur district. He also recalled a disturbing incident in Kuppam, the Chief Minister's constituency, where a Dalit woman was tied to a tree and beaten, questioning the safety of Dalits in the state. During the press conference, Dr Deviprasad announced key RPI appointments: G Ramarao and Bandi Kanaka Varaprasad as state vice-presidents, Ramanjaneyulu as state general secretary, Kookatlapalli Prasad and Pilli Raju as executive secretaries, Kanapalli Vinay Babu as Guntur district coordinator, Pradeep Bonigala as Guntur district president, Nallapu Neelambaram as Guntur city branch president, Kala Mahar as State Student Wing president, Arun Kumar as social media wing president, Chinthapalli Nagaraju as Krishna district Youth Wing president, and Jammi Solomon as Tadipatri constituency In-charge.
ITV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Wrongly jailed man hits out at ‘insulting' compensation increase
A man who served 17 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of rape has hit out at an 'insulting' increase in compensation for victims of miscarriages of justice. The Ministry of Justice has announced that the compensation cap will rise by 30% for those who were convicted of a crime they did not commit. Those wrongfully imprisoned for more than 10 years will receive £1.3 million instead of £1 million, while those with sentences of less than 10 years will receive £650,000 rather than £500,000. It is the first increase to the payment since the scheme's introduction in 2008. But Andrew Malkinson, who has been campaigning with the law charity Appeal to get the compensation scheme overhauled, described the change as 'insulting'. He was wrongly convicted and jailed in 2004 for the rape of a 33-year-old woman in Salford, Greater Manchester, spending 17 years in prison. Mr Malkinson – who was released in 2020 after DNA evidence proved he was not the attacker – said: 'This change is an improvement but a below-inflation increase is insulting. 'The state stole years of my life and robbed me of my physical and mental health, yet it still wants to arbitrarily limit the compensation I receive to try to put myself back together. 'I'll keep fighting to abolish this cruel and arbitrary cap, along with the brutal rules currently denying compensation to the vast majority of wrongfully convicted people.' The compensation scheme is intended to help individuals restart and rebuild their lives. It is one route through which an individual can receive compensation for a wrongful conviction, with other options including suing public bodies. Those claiming after miscarriages of justice within the armed forces will also see the same rise in the cap. Toby Wilton, solicitor at Hickman & Rose who represent Mr Malkinson in his claims for compensation, said: 'While this proposal is welcome, it does not go nearly far enough. The current maximum cap on compensation of £1 million was introduced in 2008. 'Before that, compensation was not capped at all and applicants received compensation broadly in line with what they would receive in a court of law. 'The government should return to this system, removing the arbitrary cap which unfairly penalises those who, like Andrew Malkinson, have suffered the longest lasting and most serious miscarriages of justice. 'A 30% increase in the cap, whilst welcome, does not come close to addressing this unfairness. 'Increased by RPI inflation, the measure the courts use to uprate compensation amounts, £1 million in 2008 would be closer to £2 million today. Increased by CPI, it would be £1.65 million, more than double this proposed increase. 'The Government and Parliament should think again.' Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood believes the additional support will help victims of miscarriages of justice. She said: 'Fairness is the ideal that underpins our justice system. Where it has failed to meet that ideal, victims of devastating miscarriages of justice must be able to rebuild their lives. 'This uplift will ensure victims are compensated for the crimes they did not commit and the years they cannot get back.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Naxals should embrace Ambedkarvad, says Athawale
Kolhapur: Union minister of social justice Ramdas Athawale , while speaking in Kolhapur on Tuesday, urged all naxals to renounce violence and embrace "Ambedkarvad" — the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Athawale, who is also the president of the Republican Party of India (RPI), clarified that the Jan Suraksha Act, passed by the state legislature, is not intended to suppress democratic movements. "Instead its target is violent and undemocratic movements like naxalism. Simply expressing dissent through writing or speaking against the govt would not lead to action under this Act," he said. "The method of naxals is to backstab. We were never called naxals when we hit the streets. The way naxals carry out their movement is totally wrong. The govt should not interpret Ambedkarites as naxalites. We are different in ideology and means," he added. On being asked about the likelihood of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray coming together for the Mumbai municipal election, Athawale said, "Now, there are 60% non-Marathis in Mumbai, and they are against Raj. Both Thackerays will get votes only from Marathi people. We will easily defeat them in the election."
