Google CEO Sundar Pichai open to naming next Android OS after an Indian dessert

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is in his home country India, on his first overseas visit since taking over as the chief of Google Inc. in August. Since India is projected to have more Android users than the US by 2016, Pichai spent his first day emphasising on India's importance for Google. However, today he opened up about his dramatic journey to the top position at the internet giant.

Yesterday, Pichai announced Google's plans and investments in India, most significantly setting up free public Wi-Fi networks at 100 train stations by 2016, starting with Mumbai's Central Station in January. Google will also help rural women from 3,00,000 villages get online in the next three years and set up a new campus in Hyderabad. It also hopes to introduce its balloon-powered Project Loon to bring low-cost internet connectivity to the country. Read more...