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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.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Instead Of Celebrating GDP Numbers...": Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia Pushes For Educating Citizens
India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with a projected GDP of $4.187 billion for the 2025-26 financial year. This milestone has sparked both praise and critique from business and tech leaders. In a series of tweets, Sabeer Bhatia, Hotmail's co-founder, raised questions about the real impact of this growth on the lives of ordinary Indians. He highlighted the need to focus on GDP per capita and ensuring prosperity for all citizens. "Everyone's gloating about India becoming the 4th largest economy. But where's the prosperity on the streets? Why are so many still desperate to leave? GDP rankings mean little if people don't feel the progress. What gives?" he questioned. He emphasised that GDP rankings are insignificant if people don't experience the benefits of progress. Mr Bhatia further suggested that instead of celebrating GDP numbers, India should focus on educating its citizens and becoming the intellectual property (IP) capital of the world. See the tweets here: Everyone's gloating about India becoming the 4th largest economy. But where's the prosperity on the streets?Why are so many still desperate to leave? GDP rankings mean little if people don't feel the progress. What gives? — Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) May 25, 2025 India's greatest asset is her people. Instead of celebrating GDP numbers, we should focus on educating our citizens and transforming India into the IP capital of the world. — Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) May 26, 2025 Meanwhile, industrialists like Anand Mahindra have hailed the milestone as a testament to India's long-term ambition and entrepreneurial spirit. He said the "milestone" was a dream come true and reminded the country to "stay dissatisfied." GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, represents the total value of goods and services produced within a country over a year, serving as a key indicator of its economic size and strength. Until 2024, India ranked fifth globally. However, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) April World Economic Outlook, India's GDP is projected to reach $4.19 trillion in 2025, narrowly surpassing Japan's estimated figure and propelling India to the fourth spot. BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of Niti Aayog, confirmed India's rising economic status during a briefing after the think tank's 10th Governing Council meeting. Mr Subrahmanyam also projected that India could become the third-largest economy within the next 2.5 to 3 years. However, this achievement is overshadowed by a significant disparity in per capita income, with India's per capita GDP standing at $2,880 compared to Japan's $33,960.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'If AI can... what's left for us?' Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia has a candid reality check for the future
Sabeer Bhatia, the mind behind Hotmail, has reignited debate with a sharp tweet questioning humanity's role in the age of AI. As machines outperform us in routine tasks, he argues the future belongs to thinkers, not doers. Drawing from personal and national experiences, Bhatia critiques education systems that reward compliance over creativity. His message? The real revolution must start in our minds. Sabeer Bhatia, the mind behind Hotmail, has reignited debate with a sharp tweet questioning humanity's role in the age of AI. As machines outperform us in routine tasks, he argues the future belongs to thinkers, not doers. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why Bhatia's Words Deserve Your Attention Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Originality Is the Last Frontier A System That Trains Workers, Not Thinkers Even the Best Minds Are Playing It Safe A Future Not Written in Code, But Thought Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a single sharp tweet, Sabeer Bhatia , co-founder of Hotmail, has sparked a debate that extends far beyond Silicon Valley. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Bhatia wrote:'If AI can write essays, code, and analyze data—what's left for us? Original thought . Judgment. Perspective. The future belongs to those who know how to think, not just what to know.'In a world brimming with admiration for AI's growing capabilities, this tweet lands like a jolt to the human conscience. It's not just a philosophical musing from a tech veteran—it's a brutally honest challenge. If artificial intelligence can now perform many of the tasks once considered distinctly human, where does that leave us?This isn't just a nostalgic technologist worried about the future. Bhatia is the same entrepreneur who, in 1996, gave the world Hotmail—one of the first free web-based email services, launched on the symbolic date of American Independence Day to signify liberation from ISP-bound someone who helped democratize communication in the early days of the internet, his concerns about the future aren't just technological—they're deeply human. Bhatia's warning isn't about losing jobs to AI. It's about losing the heart of his statement is a clear distinction: machines can process, but they can't truly imagine. AI may outperform humans in execution, but it still lacks creativity, intuition, and moral judgment—the pillars of original thought. Bhatia reminds us that these are the last strongholds of human intelligence, and they're not being nurtured the way they should urging us to rethink what we value. In an age where success is often measured in test scores, technical skills, or algorithmic precision, are we forgetting to train the mind to question, interpret, and create?In a podcast appearance that followed his tweet, Bhatia doubled down on his critique—this time pointing the finger squarely at India's education system. He called it a "conformist machine" that builds an 'army of useless kids,' not independent a young age, students are conditioned to follow instructions, chase marks, and memorise rather than challenge. Contrast this with the approach his own children experience in the U.S., where the emphasis is on storytelling, imagination, and expressing thought—even if it comes with spelling errors.'In India, we teach kids to avoid mistakes. In the West, they're taught to explore,' Bhatia pointed troubled Bhatia most was that even India's brightest minds—those who clear the ultra-competitive IIT-JEE exams—aren't innovating. 'Even IIT toppers are chasing jobs at JP Morgan,' he remarked in disbelief. The irony is bitter: a nation full of potential ends up producing excellent employees for foreign corporations rather than risk-taking entrepreneurs or groundbreaking to Bhatia, real education should foster problem-solving, not just fact reproduction. 'You're never asked to write a paper. You're asked to memorise 13 chapters and regurgitate them. That is not education,' he tweet encapsulates more than just frustration—it's a rallying cry. As AI continues to evolve, the gap between doing and thinking becomes crucial. The machines will inevitably master more tasks. But the question is whether we, as humans, are preparing ourselves for the next evolution—not of technology, but of a landscape where machines can already beat us at calculations, pattern recognition, and even creative mimicry, our edge lies not in what we can do, but how we think. Critical reasoning, ethical judgment, vision—these are not just soft skills. They're survival skills in the age of artificial if we don't invest in them now, Bhatia warns, the future may not leave us much to do at all.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
JEE/NEET rat race starts after CBSE results: Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia reminded after his 'think critically' message to students
The CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are out, and they've brought with them joy, relief, and a powerful message from Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia. 'Your real education begins now,' he wrote, urging students to think critically and use their knowledge to make a difference. As lakhs of students across India celebrated their results, the entrepreneur urges students to always be 'curious'. Taking to X, he tweeted, 'CBSE results are out. Congratulations to every student! But remember—your real education begins now. Be curious, think critically, and use your knowledge to change the world for the better'. — sabeer (@sabeer) 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 Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Recently Boite A Scoop Undo Internet reacts One user expressed full agreement, stating that education should be a tool for innovation and positive change. They emphasised that every Indian student must aim to build or discover new possibilities if India is to break into the top 5 of the Global Innovation Index, calling for a culture of "Inventing Minds." Another voiced concern over the current academic climate, suggesting that critical thinking seems to be discouraged in today's environment. They pointed out that many students in grades 10 and 12 are more focused on shortcuts and jugaadu methods to secure marks rather than genuine learning. The user added that the level of distraction among students is alarming and proposed considering internet restrictions to help students stay focused. You Might Also Like: Hotmail cofounder Sabeer Bhatia blasts Indian education system: 'We are producing an army of useless kids' A different user weighed in on the larger picture, arguing that CBSE exams are just a warm-up. In their view, the real challenge begins with competitive exams like NEET and JEE. According to them, CBSE scores are merely the entry ticket to the real game, where the actual grind begins. Sabeer Bhatia about Indian education system Recently, in a scathing interview on a podcast, Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia slammed India's education and work culture for producing 'an army of useless kids' trained to obey, not innovate. He criticised the system for rewarding conformity over curiosity and punishing mistakes instead of fostering independent thought. Drawing a contrast with the West, he noted how creativity is nurtured abroad, while Indian students are taught to memorise and score. Bhatia argued that this mindset kills originality, forces students into safe career choices, and stifles entrepreneurship, ultimately failing to build a well-rounded, forward-thinking society. You Might Also Like: 'No critical thinking. Even IIT toppers chasing jobs at JP Morgan': Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia lashes out at Kota and JEE preparation CBSE Class 12 and 10 results The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 12 results on Tuesday, recording a pass percentage of 88.39%, slightly higher than last year's 87.98%. Over 16 lakh students appeared for the exams, held between February 15 and April 4, with over 14 lakh successfully clearing them. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a remarkable 91% pass rate — 5.94% higher than their male counterparts. For Class 10 students, the CBSE results brought even more reason to celebrate. The overall pass percentage stood at a stellar 93.66%, with 22.3 lakh students appearing and 20.95 lakh passing. The exams were conducted from February 15 to March 18. Girls led the charge here too, with an impressive 95% pass rate, beating boys by 2.37%.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia in intense online spat over X post on India-Pakistan hostilities: 'Price a country pays for…'
Hotmail's India-born founder Sabeer Bhatia is facing backlash over a pro-Pakistan news story he has shared on social media. The piece – titled 'How Chinese Missiles Routed India's Air Force Over Pakistan' – was published on May 8 in the American bimonthly magazine The National Interest. In the controversial piece, author Brandon J Weichert claimed an 'unambiguous victory for Pakistan' in the India-Pak conflict. Weichert repeated the Pakistan government's claim of shooting down five Indian Air Force jets – including three Rafales – using Chinese-made PL-15 air-to-air missiles. 'Their [Pakistan's] successful engagement downing five IAF warplanes is a tremendous blow to the IAF, as well as to India's military,' read the piece. Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia shared the piece on X with a caption suggesting critique of Indian leadership. 'This is the price a country pays for the sins of its leaders,' Bhatia wrote, indicating criticism of the Indian government for underestimating the China-Pakistan defence cooperation. Chandigarh-born and San Francisco-based Bhatia has since engaged in multiple online spats defending his stance. His comments section has been flooded with Indians slamming him for his take on India-Pakistan hostilities. 'Have you gotten yourself checked? Sometimes dehydration causes this, and sometimes it could be a serious condition. Mental illness is no joke. The sooner you get yourself checked, the better. Rest well. May you recover soon,' commented X user Jaivardhan Vermaa, to which Bhatia replied: 'No joke.. I'm hydrated too…' X user Karan pointed out that the article is dated and requested the Indian-American entrepreneur to give further context. 'This article is from 8th May. A lot has happened since. Give the complete picture Sabeer. Don't edit stuff like a troll,' he wrote. Bhatia replied to him with a short 'Thank you for your advice.' Some wondered if he even held an Indian passport, with one person writing: 'Which passport do you have Sabeer ? Nonsensical tweets repeatedly from your handle at this time when the nation is at war.' 'World Passport,' Bhatia replied. Others accused him of having become an 'American.' Sabeer Bhatia was born in Chandigarh and grew up in Pune and Bangalore. According to a Times of India report, his father was in the Indian Army. He went to the US at the age of 19 on a Cal Tech scholarship.
