‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away

‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: July 13 2022

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  • Brijendra K Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away after a prolonged illness. 
  • He was 82.   
  • Syngal, who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet, was known for his strong views and fearlessness in taking on the establishment.
  • As the Chairman of VSNL, he was unofficially known as the ‘bulldozer’ for his ability to push through bureaucratic hurdles, as a result of which VSNL grew from a $125 million company in 1991 into a $1.65 billion communications giant by 1998.
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