{
  "id": 6902046,
  "title": "Sundar Pichai’s IIT batchmate became a monk; what he told Google CEO years later",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sundar-pichais-iit-batchmate-became-a-monk-what-he-told-google-ceo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:55:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/google-ceo-sundar-pichais-iit-batchmate-became-a-famous-monk-what-he-told-pichai-when-they-met-years-later-you-deal-with-google-which-creates-stress-i-deal-with/articleshow/134118328.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, and Gauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, were IIT classmates back in 1993. Decades later, they reunited to explore their divergent journeys. Pichai leads a globally recognized tech powerhouse known for its stress-laden environment, while Das embraces a tranquil, faith-driven life. Their engaging conversation showcased the variety of success stories stemming from their…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}