education
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India Needs An AI-Focused Education Overhaul
Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, AI will be integrated into India’s school curriculum from Class 3, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications. This shift aims to address the inadequacies of the current education system, which has focused on rote memorization. A comprehensive approach is essential for developing an AI-ready workforce and fostering innovation. Continue reading
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How I Used AI As A Test Prep Tool
Google’s Gemini has been transformed into a free SAT prep tool, signaling potential expansion into Indian exams like IIT JEE and NEET. As AI reshapes education, traditional prep models may decline, requiring students to adapt to new technology. However, access to digital resources remains a challenge in India’s schools. Continue reading
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How To Upskill India’s Blue-Collar Workforce
We talked in our earlier post about the blue collar paradox. Today I did like to share some thoughts on how to go about looking at this problem space and possible approaches to upskill. Upskilling India’s blue collar workers presents a challenge as well as an opportunity. We explored the reason behind the lag in… Continue reading
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India’s Blue-Collar Paradox
India faces a significant challenge in addressing the skills gap among its 450 million blue-collar workers, with a projected shortfall of 150 million skilled workers by 2023. The lack of formal training and socio-economic barriers exacerbate the issues, resulting in high attrition rates and unskilled labor. Solutions are necessary to bridge this gap. 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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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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My Session with students @ ITM
In a recent engagement with computer science students, I discussed overcoming obstacles, leadership principles, research techniques, and effective communication. Emphasizing the impact of skills and continuous learning on success, I shared practical insights and personal anecdotes to help students develop their professional outlook. 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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