Ending Soon! Save 33% on All Access

Monday Musings: An Era Ends With Azim Premji's Retirement & Barack Obama Praises a Sikh For His Rainbow Turban Stay tuned to get every day updates in 60 seconds

By Aastha Singal

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

1. An era has ended. Often addressed as India's Bill Gates for his philanthropic interests, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji is retiring after almost 53 years of leading the IT giant.

2. Sikhs are making India proud from all over the world. In the latest incident, former US President Barack Obama praised a Sikh Man for wearing Rainbow Turban at a recent Pride March.

3. Smriti Irani is the perfect combination of quirk and class. The Union Minister got the netizens when she posted her now and then pictures on Instagram with an equally interesting caption.

4. Indians have a strange sense of humor that comes to front in difficult situations. A young Indian coder, Palash Taneja recently got an opportunity to meet the Apple CEO and the first question he asks him, How are you, Tim Apple?"

Here's the "news that entrepreneurs can use". Know what's trending in the Indian business world in 60 seconds.

Aastha Singal

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Features Writer

A business journalist looking to find happiness in the world of startups, investments, MSMEs and more. Officially started her career as a news reporter for News World India, Aastha had short stints with NDTV and NewsX. A true optimist seeking to make a difference, she is a comic junkie who'd rather watch a typical Bollywood masala than a Hollywood blockbuster. 

Business News

Apple iPhone 7 Users May Be Owed a Slice of a $35 Million Settlement — Here's How to Claim Your Share

Previous (and current, no judgment) iPhone 7 users may be entitled to up to $349. The deadline to file a claim is June 3.

Leadership

Clinton Sparks Podcast: Global BMX Star Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey

This podcast is a fun, entertaining and informative show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through compelling stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests.

Business News

Here Are the Cheapest Online MBAs You Can Do From Your Couch, According to a New Report

No in-person interaction is necessary and most cost less than $10,000.

Growing a Business

The Power of Networking — 5 Tips on Building Strategic Alliances for Business Growth

Who is on your side? Who has your back? It doesn't have to be lonely at the top. We look at five practical ways you can network to achieve the best for you and your business.

Business Solutions

Empower Your Team with Visual Studio Pro for $40 This Memorial Day

Developers can code faster and smarter with this development environment solution.