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StartupsGlobal / Other·Ranked Thursday, April 9, 2026
This technologist is seeking votes to help make Tenkasi the ‘Estonia of Asia’
Technologist seeks to develop Tenkasi, India as high-tech regional hub.
“When Ananthan Ayyasamy returned to his hometown in Tenkasi in South Tamil Nadu after more than two decades in the US, his mission was clear…”
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#21 that day5.70/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%4/10
Economic impact · weight 25%5/10
Job impact · weight 20%7/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%9/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%5/10
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