Capt gopinaths book simply fly released in kannada. Jul 01, 2011 simply fly is the story of a village boy, who rose from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline. It is a bare all down to earth honest biography of a rags to riches entrepreneur somewhat similar to sir richard bronsons losing my virginity the book gives you a first hand insight into the gradual progres. Simply fly, a deccan odyssey, captain gopinath, harpercollins, rs. This is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a b. Summary of the book simply fly, the autobiography of captain g. This book, a story on captain gopinath as an entrepreneur narrated over 370 pages, is organized into chapters.
It is a bare all down to earth honest biography of a rags to riches entrepreneur somewhat similar to sir richard bronsons losing my virginity the book gives you a. Pankaj chandra director iimb, infosys chief mentor n r narayana murthy, of captain gopinath subroto bagchi, vice chairman, mind tree, suhasini mani. On ndtv s show just books, captain gr gopinath, chairman and md of deccan 360, talks about whats on his bookshelf and his favourite books. In throughout length of book he, with brutal honesty, writes what he really did and not what we would like to read. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Books by gr captain gopinath, gr captain gopinath books. You know captain gopinath as the one who flew planes for the common man.
Simply fly is a fairly selfexplanatory title for a book documenting the birth of indias first low cost airline, air deccan. Simple mans, simple journey from his childhood to where he is today, having built the best in class low cost airline which had a catch word simplyfly get inspired read this book to get to know the man not only as the creator of air deccan, but also of several other successful projects in his life, his triumphs and travails. Captain gopinath biography captain gopinath profile. On ndtvs show just books, captain gr gopinath, chairman and md of. Although facing many problems and hurdles from the family regarding education, g.
Event captain gopinaths connect with the common man was evident during the launch of his simply fly. Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author gr. And, the book makes for a terrific read and offers several takeaways in management and leadership. Unlike other entrepreneurs captain gopinaths attempts to inspire young business men in the country have been successful.
Its also the remarkable story of the visionary behind this venture, captain gopinath, a pioneer who has given 200% and more in. Captain gopinath success simply fly deccan air deccan. Written by captain g r gopinath, the founder of air deccan, the first lowcost airline in india that transformed the face of aviation, the warts and all book has been hailed as an eminently suitable guide for entrepreneurs. Vijay mallya welcomed me and straightaway offered me a drink.
That is because the outcomes of his various ventures become predictable. What are the top five life changing books in the category. Simply fly is the story of a village boy, who rose from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline. I got the book after reading a short story segment about it in india abroad weekly. Jan 14, 2010 this is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journey of an entrepreneur who built indias first and largest lowcost airline filled with rich anecdotes of everyday struggles and joys, this is the aweinspiring story of captain g. Gopinath net worth, earning and salary 2020 an author, a politician, a retired captain of the indian army and the founder of air deccan all to his name g. In this new series, corporate dossier brings you extracts from upcoming books authored by. As of july 2012, he has written one book, simply fly.
Simply fly gives a gripping account of the captain gopinaths journey from gorur village to bangalore, as the founder of the revolutionary deccan aviation company, which changed the whole concept that flying is a luxury. Simply fly by captain gr gopinath 14 jan, 2010, 11. I just finished reading the book simply fly by captain g. Captain gopinath with n r narayana murthy during the launch of his book simply fly. Gopinath profile, biography and life history veethi. A deccan odyssey by captain gr gopinath iim indore. This is the autobiography of captain gopinath, the founder of the low cost carrier air deccan, which revolutionalized indian air travel. Harpercollins publishers india simply fly harpercollins. Gopinath book details publisher harpercollins publication year 2010 isbn 9788172238421 isbn10 8172238428 language english binding hardcover number of pages 400 pages dimensions. This section of report deals with the life of captain gopinath and.
Gopinath is the selfnarrated story of a man with humble beginnings in a remote village, who went on to own an airline and is celebrated as one of the best entrepreneurs india have ever seen in the recent times. Buy simply fly book online at low prices in india simply. Whether it was setting up air deccan to get train travellers in the air or jumping into the fray of indian politics, gopinath does not merely put his money where his mouth is he takes his mouth to the scene of action. R gopinath fought all odds and today, he stands out to be one. Captain gopinath lives in bangalore with his wife and two daughters. Flying now has become a commodity just like any other commodity, in captains own words. Jul 08, 2010 simple mans, simple journey from his childhood to where he is today, having built the best in class low cost airline which had a catch word simplyfly get inspired read this book to get to know the man not only as the creator of air deccan, but also of several other successful projects in his life, his triumphs and travails. Simply fly by captain gr gopinath in this new series, corporate dossier brings you extracts from upcoming books authored by ceos and thought leaders. Gopinath, founder of air deccan, at a book launch in landmark, spencer plaza, chennai, launching the tamil version of his book simply fly called vaaname ellai published by kizhakku.
It is the story of common mans trials and travails. The book is large and in the middle it becomes little boring. On ndtvs show just books, captain gr gopinath, chairman and md of deccan 360, talks about whats on his bookshelf and his favourite books. Gopinath, a man who changed the face of indian aviation when he pioneered indias first ever lowcost airline. What are the top five life changing books in the category of.
I grew up in a farming family in the mysore area,served in the indian army and. This is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journey. Unlike other entrepreneurs captain gopinath s attempts to inspire young business men in the country have been successful. Essays on emerging india, harper collins, 2017, isbn 9789352644797. Gopinath is a politician, writer and entrepreneur known as the founder of air deccan. Vani ganapathy during the launch of captain gopinaths book simply fly. Its also the remarkable story of the visionary behind this venture, captain gopinath, a pioneer who has given 200% and more in whatever he looks to accomplish. And, the book makes for a terrific read and offers several takeaways in. Rajagopalan on 29mar2010 jai jawan, jai kisaan, jai dukhan and jai deccan. Capt gopinaths book simply fly released in kannada bangalore, sep 18, deccan herald failure of the current education system in imparting training, that would equip the youth to be self employed, is one of the main causes of unemployment, observed dharmasthala dharmadhikari d veerendra heggade.
A tamil film titled soorarai pottru is in postproduction and is based on g. Gopinath, this is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journey of an entrepreneur who built india s first and largest lowcost airline. From a captain to a farmer to an airways owner strikes a note similar to the movie gladiator, the book does not bore once. This is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journ.
Simply fly is the one of the best autobiography i have ever read. That is because the outcomes of his various ventures. In throughout length of book he, with brutal honesty, writes what he. His book simply fly sheds light on the remarkable journey of turning his ambitious vision into a successful business story. Gopinath, provides interesting insights into the entrepreneurial journey of the man who established air deccan, a. This is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journey of an entrepreneur who built indias first and largest lowcost airline filled with rich anecdotes of everyday struggles and joys, this is the aweinspiring story of captain g. Simply fly a deccan odyssey by captain gopinath book. A deccan odyssey harpercollins publishers india, which traces his ragsto riches story of a man who rose from riding a bullock cart in a non descript village in karnataka to owning indias first lowcost carrier, air deccan. Feb 28, 20 simply fly a deccan odyssey by captain gopinath. Capt gopinath was born in a remote village of karnataka called gorur. Specifications of simply fly hardcover contributors author captain g. The humble village journey moves to services to agriculture to politics to aviation. But that is just one of the many stories youd read in.
To say captain gopinath is the whole package would simply be an understatement. Infosys chief mentor n r narayana murthy with subroto bagchi, vice chairman, mind tree, captain gopinath with n. A deccan odyssey, by captain gopinath, who inspired director sudha kongara and writers, to weave a film around some of the incidents from his life. The book makes for an interesting and inspirational read. This autobiography narrates in gritty detail captain gopinaths incredible journey. A deccan odyssey, collins business, 2010, isbn 9788172238421, 9789350291559 you cannot miss this flight. His full name is gorur ramaswamy iyengar gopinath and he is the author of the book simply fly. Gopinath product description this is the journey of a boy born in a remote village, who went from riding a bullock cart to owning an airline, a journey of an entrepreneur who built india\s first and largest lowcost airline filled with rich anecdotes of everyday struggles and joys, this is the aweinspiring story of captain g. A deccan odyssey by captain g r gopinath available from rakuten kobo. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Jul 29, 2017 simply fly an awesome book by captain g. The show took me back to the book i have just finished readingsimply fly. Gopinath is an indian entrepreneur, an exarmy man, and the founder of air deccan, a lowcost indian airline.
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