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Sundar Pichai Receives Honorary Doctorate from IIT Kharagpur, India🎓 Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, shared a moment of personal and professional triumph last week when he was awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Pichai took to Instagram to express his gratitude and reflect on his journey. In his post, Pichai remarked, "Last week I was grateful to receive an honorary doctorate from my alma mater, IIT Kharagpur. My parents always hoped I would get my doctorate, I think an honorary one still counts." Pichai highlighted the significant impact of his education at IIT Kharagpur on his career trajectory. He noted, "The access to education and technology at IIT put me on a path to Google and helping more people access technology." He also emphasized the institute's growing role in the tech industry, especially in the era of artificial intelligence. "IIT’s role in technology will only grow in importance with the AI revolution, and I will always be thankful for my time there," Pichai added. This honorary degree marks a poignant moment for Pichai, whose journey from a student in Kharagpur to the helm of one of the world's leading tech companies serves as an inspiration to many. His acknowledgment of the importance of education and technology reflects his ongoing commitment to fostering technological advancements and making them accessible to a broader audience. #sunderPichai #IIT #BusinessWorldEureka #Google