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Bill Gates in India: When Microsoft founder got candid with IIT Delhi students | Rewind 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Bill Gates in India: When Microsoft founder got candid with IIT Delhi students | Rewind 2024

Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, engaged in a candid session with students at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi on February 29, 2024. The event, titled 'Innovation for Public Good', attracted a large number of participants both in-person and virtually. Gates participated in a rapid-fire round, answering questions on topics like time travel, his superpower, and his favorite Indian food.

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