New Delhi, July 4 -- Sabeer Bhatia, the Indian-origin entrepreneur who co-founded Hotmail, has once again stirred debate online with his comments about India and the United States. On the occasion of America's Independence Day, Bhatia shared a message on social media praising the US, which he called his "adopted country," while also offering advice to Indian citizens.

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Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on the 250th anniversary of US independence, Bhatia wrote, "Happy 250th Anniversary to my adopted country," adding an American glass emoji and the Indian flag. He followed this with a message to Indians, saying that India could achieve the same prosperity as the US ...