January 01, 2026 VIKAS KANUNGO Technology should not merely accelerate systems.It should elevate the consciousness that governs them. We enter […]
As agriculture faces mounting challenges—from climate shocks to declining productivity—AI and emerging technologies are rewriting the playbook for how we grow food. This thought leadership blog explores how Maharashtra’s pioneering AI in Agriculture Policy is setting a new benchmark for states and countries alike. Drawing on global innovations in precision farming, geospatial intelligence, drone-based advisory, and AI-driven supply chains, the piece outlines a roadmap for the future of farming—intelligent, inclusive, and impact-driven. Ideal reading for policymakers, technologists, and global development leaders shaping the next green revolution.
India is experiencing an unprecedented technological awakening, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Anchored in the ambitious Viksit Bharat 2047 vision—which
Discover how Generative AI leapfrogs traditional analytics in agriculture, enabling agile innovation policy and inclusive farmer adoption to radically transform agricultural productivity.
It’s a crisp autumn morning in 2035, and the world hums—not with machines replacing humanity—but with a quiet, mutual rhythm between people and the intelligence they’ve created. This is not a story of obsolescence. It’s a story of co-creation.
Daivik walks through his neighborhood eco-square, shoes brushing the moss-lined path of a community-designed space. Children are actually playing outside. Murals are being painted by hand. And yes, AI is everywhere—but not front and center. It’s ambient. Assistive. Out of the way unless you need it. Daivik’s emotional band glows a soft green—no pings, no buzzing, no manufactured urgency. The AI is well regulated, thanks to government of India’s AI mission and the efforts to lead the world in crafting responsible and non-intrusive AI systems.
What happens when modern artificial intelligence meets ancient Indian philosophy?
In a world where voice assistants complete our sentences and algorithms predict our behavior, we are prompted to ask a deeper question:
Can machines ever touch the soul? This post imagines a fictional conversation between Siri—a product of code and silicon—and Sankhya, the ancient voice of reason, detachment, and cosmic clarity. Inspired by Adi Shankaracharya’s Nirvana Shatkam, this dialogue explores what it means to “be,” not just to compute. Through subtle humor and quiet reflection, the blog investigates the boundaries between artificial intelligence and the Self—between output and observation, process and presence. It’s not a debate. It’s a pause. Read on, if you’ve ever wondered whether consciousness can be coded—or if it must be remembered.
