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Do We Need An AI-Generated Minister To Fight Corruption?
The appointment of Diella, the world’s first AI-generated minister in Albania, aims to promote transparency and reduce corruption in public spending ahead of EU accession. While AI can enhance efficiency, ethical concerns remain regarding bias and data accuracy. Effective oversight and citizen involvement are essential for AI’s success in governance. Continue reading
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The Sector That’s Most At Risk From Cyberattacks In India
In April, Rajasthan’s Education Department website was compromised by a cyberattack, illustrating growing vulnerabilities in India’s digital learning sector. Despite rapid growth projected at Rs 41,500 crore by FY28, educational institutions face an average of 7,095 weekly cyberattacks, threatening sensitive student data and academic integrity. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is essential for safeguarding education. Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence, H1B Visa & The Test Of Accountability
I have been thinking about the brouhaha over the H-1B visa and believe a deeper look at Indian IT is in order. The sector’s under fire on two fronts: →Due to the hike in H1B visa fees to $100,000.→From the disruption by artificial intelligence. Indians make up 70% of H1B visa recipients, with China trailing… Continue reading
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Ethan Evans & Leadership Lessons
Ethan Evans’ video on Developing Dev offers valuable insights on modern engineering leadership. Key lessons emphasize the importance of soft skills, the need for assertiveness, the proactive pursuit of promotions, and partnering with supervisors for success. Additionally, it highlights the stagnation of “zombie projects” and the benefits of relationships in fast-growing companies. Continue reading
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The New Leadership Equation
Two contrasting leaders emerged in a tech company facing challenges. One relied on control, leading to disengagement, while the other fostered participation, activation, engagement, and trust, resulting in a motivated team that thrived. The narrative emphasizes that effective leadership is about collaboration and creating a supportive environment for growth and innovation. Continue reading
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Enhancing Digital Interactions with Natural Language
NLWeb is an innovative layer of the web that enhances natural language interactions with digital content and commerce, redefining website structures for AI assistants. It integrates deep product ontologies and optimized JSON-LD feeds to improve searchability and user experience through conversational queries, targeted at voice commerce and LLM-driven support. Continue reading
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Unlock Data Insights with MindsDB AI Automation
MindsDB is an AI data automation platform designed to address challenges companies face with data sprawl and integration. It enables seamless access and analysis of structured and unstructured data through natural language and SQL. With capabilities in AI search, analytics, and agents, MindsDB enhances enterprise efficiency and offers governance. As an open-source solution, it supports… Continue reading
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ARMing the Future: Empowering Students with Critical Thinking and Resilience
Rakshita and my wife continued the “Dr C D Dwivedi Science Memorial Scholarship” for the second consecutive year in honor of my late father. During the ceremony, I discussed the importance of adaptability, resilience, and critical thinking for students. I introduced the ARM framework—Adapt, Rise, Move Forward—to empower students beyond academics. Adaptability is crucial for… Continue reading
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Securely Connect Confluence with External AI Tools
Atlassian explores AI integration in Confluence through diverse methods, including its native AI, Rovo, and external tools via the Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. These approaches emphasize data security and workflow improvements, allowing seamless communication and operational efficiency while fostering community innovation through open-source projects and trusted partnerships. Continue reading
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TCS10K-2025 Run Report – All are winners !
TCS 10K run report from running ninjas that shares collective experiences during the event acknowledging the camaraderie and support from fellow runners, especially during challenges, such as coordinating bibs in the heat. Praise is given to Major Sumit for his transportation efforts, which facilitated easy access to the race. The report highlights the group’s commitment… Continue reading
About Me
Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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