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India.com
2 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet Yamini Rangan, once used to serve food, had no money to pay rent, now CEO of Rs 214669560000 company, her net worth is Rs…, company is…
Yamini was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu did her Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Bharathiar University. At the age of 21, she decided to move to the United States with big dreams, but very little money. Yamini Rangan Journey In US Upon arriving in the US, Yamini had no job and just $150 in hand. She faced cultural shocks and financial pressure. Most of her early income went on rent, didn't have much money to survive. She worked as a food server in a football stadium in Atlanta without taking any money from her parents. She earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. This education helped her later in her career. Yamini Rangan Career Yamini started working with leading global tech firms like Lucent Technologies, SAP, Workday, and Dropbox. She developed her niche in customer success, product strategy, and digital transformation along with technical expertise. Yamini As CEO Of HubSpot Yamini joined HubSpot in 2020 as Chief Customer Officer. Within a year, she was promoted to CEO of a rare feat in the corporate world. A software firm valued at $25.66 billion (Rs 2.14 lakh crore). Taking over during the COVID-19 pandemic, she developed the company's as a customer-first approach with an inclusive workplace culture, and introduced innovative product strategies. Yamini Rangan's Net Worth According to QuiverQuant, Yamini Rangan's net worth is around Rs 484 crore. She's now regarded as one of the highest-paid Indian-origin women CEOs in the U.S. and regularly features in global power and leadership lists.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Losses notwithstanding, Bharathiar University goes ahead with 2025-26 admissions of PG Centre in Erode
Bharathiar University is going ahead with admissions for 2025-26 session at its Post Graduate Extension and Research Centre in Erode, amid speculations that it would be closed down. Online registrations have been invited from eligible candidates till the end of July, for admission to PG programmes in Tamil, English literature, Mathematics, Computer Science, M.B.A. and M.C.A. The university had sought to close down the centre due to the meagre admissions and high expenditure, but had to shelve its move due to political intervention, it is learnt. Aspiring candidates have been instructed to apply online through the admission portal using the link from. Candidates appearing for the final year/semester examinations of the UG degree were also invited to apply. The filled in application downloaded from the portal should be filled in and enclosed with photocopies of S.S.L.C, U.G. degree statement of marks, community certificate, provisional certificate and degree certificate, and sent to The Director incharge of Bharathiar University PG Extension and Research Centre before July 31, 2025, the applicants have been told. For M.B.A and M.C.A. degree courses, admission will be carried out under single window system through Department of Technical Education at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. The university authorities are learnt to have suggested to the Higher Education department that the losses in running the centre could be lessened if the centre is shifted to the Chikkiah Government Arts and Science College within Erode city. University sources said the salaries of the teaching and non-teaching staff were being paid notwithstanding the losses in running the centre. There were seven regular staff and more number of guest lecturers. While the salaries of regular staff have been settled, the remuneration only for the month of May (for break in service) was not paid to the guest lecturers, university sources claimed.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
TN governor livid over exclusion of his nominee in BU panel
COIMBATORE: Governor R N Ravi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the state higher education department for failing to include his nominee, an expert, in the selection committee for Bharathiar University registrar's post. Citing violation of Bharathiar University statutes, he directed the higher education secretary and registrar (in-charge) of the university to include his nominee in the selection committee. In a letter dated June 25, principal secretary to governor, P Kirlosh Kumar, said as per statutes 1 of Chapter VII of Bharathiar University Statutes, the registrar shall be appointed by the syndicate on the recommendation of the selection committee consisting of the vice chancellor (V-C) as chairman, three other syndicate members and one expert from outside the syndicate who will be nominated by the chancellor. It has been brought to the notice of the governor-chancellor that steps have been taken for the selection of registrar by a selection committee, constituted without including one expert to be nominated by the chancellor. The selection committee's constitution is not as per the statutes of the university, said the letter. As per governor-chancellor direction, P Kirlosh Kumar requested the higher education department to direct authorities of the university to adhere to the existing provisions of the Act and statute of the Bharathiar University while filling the post of registrar.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veterinarians make disturbing discovery after analyzing elephant's cause of death: 'This is so sad'
An elephant died in Tamil Nadu, India, after scavenging at a trash heap. Veterinarians who tried to save the animal found plastic bags and aluminum foil in its intestines during a necropsy, the Hindu reported. The trash included single-use bags and polythene snack packaging. The elephant, which was 12-15 months pregnant and accompanied by a calf, was seen near Bharathiar University in Coimbatore. After it collapsed, a Forest Department team tried to save it, providing hydrotherapy, fluids, and other treatment for three days. Officials attributed the creature's death to multi-organ failure caused by septicemia. They noted its heart and liver were unhealthy. "This is so sad," one X user said. "Heartbreaking," someone else wrote. "Ban single-use plastic bags. Bring in strict fines for those who break the rules. We also need to run strong public campaigns on how plastic harms animals, marine life, spoils beaches, and affects our health." The improper disposal of plastic and other waste causes the deaths of countless beings every year. It also pollutes the environment and affects humans in a number of ways, as people rely on nature's biodiversity for food as well as stable climate systems. The Asian elephant is one of the largest land mammals in the world. They are highly intelligent, socially adept, and endangered. The three subspecies may number less than 50,000 individuals, as human development for communities, infrastructure, and agriculture limit wildlife habitat around the world. This increases encounters between wild animals and humans, leading to dangerous situations for all involved. The dump where the elephant is thought to have consumed garbage is near a forest, per the Hindu. It was cleared and fenced off, as the news outlet's reporting led to a remediation effort. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. You can take similar steps to protect wildlife and clean up your community. Use less plastic by ditching single-use bags, water bottles, food containers, and more for reusable alternatives. Contact local authorities about illegal dumping, and organize litter pickups by spreading word among family and friends. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Allocate six hours weekly for Tamil, Bharathiar University orders colleges
COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University has directed all its affiliated colleges to hold Tamil classes six hours weekly for second-year undergraduate students in the upcoming academic year. University Registrar Rupa Gunaseelan sent a letter regarding this to all affiliated arts and science colleges located in Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, and Nilgiris districts. Professors from the Tamil Department welcomed this move. Earlier, teaching staff from the Tamil departments of private colleges had submitted a petition requesting that six hours weekly be ensured for Tamil classes. An assistant professor of the Tamil department in a private college in Coimbatore city told TNIE that state-run universities introduced Tamil classes for second-year students in the 2023-24 academic year. "Bharathiar University introduced Tamil in undergraduate courses of and Computer Science in the second year in its affiliated colleges. As per the higher education department's direction, six hours should be allocated for Tamil for second-year students. But the university allocated only four hours with the approval of the Board of Studies, and the remaining two hours were used for Naan Mudhalvan skill courses. Due to this, the teaching faculty were unable to complete the portions for second-year students," he recalled. "The university has now allocated six hours for second-year Tamil classes by giving necessary instructions to the colleges," he said, citing the request of teachers. Sources say colleges have been asked to conduct skill courses during evening hours as per each college's schedule.
