Ajit Balakrishnan is the CEO of rediff.com. Balakrishnan is based in India. Balakrishnan was born in 1901 and educated at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and University of Kerala.
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Nov 1 · via RediffInfibeam’s Vishal Mehta to succeed Ajit Balakrishnan as Chairman and MD at Rediff.com
Oct 3 · via bestmediainfo.com
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Ajit Balakrishnan's transition out of leadership at Rediff.com, following Infibeam Avenues' acquisition of a majority stake in the company in mid-2024 and the subsequent appointment of Vishal Mehta as Chairman and Managing Director. Additional reporting has highlighted Balakrishnan's reflections on technology's role in society, including a book exploring whether technology will serve or replace humanity, and commentary on India's position in the global innovation landscape.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1901
- Citizenship
- India
- Education
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, University of Kerala
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In the News
- Rediff·
Will technology serve humanity or replace it? Read Ajit Balakrishnan's book...
- Rediff·
Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?
- Rediff·
Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!
- bestmediainfo.com·
Infibeam’s Vishal Mehta to succeed Ajit Balakrishnan as Chairman and MD at Rediff.com
- Entrackr·
Rediff.com appoints Vishal Mehta as chairman and MD
- hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com·
Rediff.com appoints Vishal Mehta as Chairman and Managing Director
- ibsintelligence.com·
Infibeam acquires 54% stake of Rediff.com to foray into financial services
- The Economic Times·
Infibeam Avenues acquires majority stake in Rediff.com, shares jump over 8%
- afaqs!·
Ajit Balakrishnan: India’s ‘Internet genius’
- Rediff·
Strolling down the street
- Man's World India·
Anniversary Special #20YearChallenge: The Man Who Saw The Future
- Deccan Chronicle·
Rediff.com founder to talk at Kannur University campus
Ajit Balakrishnan: FAQ
- What company does Ajit Balakrishnan lead?
- Ajit Balakrishnan is CEO of rediff.com.
- Where was Ajit Balakrishnan educated?
- Ajit Balakrishnan studied at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, University of Kerala.