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#30IndianMindsinAI: Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan founded Sarvam in July 2023. They have released some models built on top of existing open-source ones and one they’ve developed independently. They aim to bring AI to Bharat, not just English-speaking affluent segments of India. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/sarvam-ais-pratyush-kumar-and-vivek-raghavan-on-building-ai-for-bharat/96208/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/sarvam-ais-pratyush-kumar-and-vivek-raghavan-on-building-ai-for-bharat/96208/1 Forbes India Sarvam AI's Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan on building AI for Bharat Chosen to build India's sovereign AI model, Pratyush Kumar and Vivek Raghavan shoulder a massive responsibility What happens when machines start to feel?

Terminator 2 and Enthiran show us machines built to serve — until they begin to feel. Part 3 of our AI-in-cinema series dives into the unsettling space between human intent and machine autonomy. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/of-humans-machines-and-what-lies-between-them-part-3/96209/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/of-humans-machines-and-what-lies-between-them-part-3/96209/1 Forbes India Of humans, machines and what lies between them – Part 3 In a series of articles, Forbes India looks at films that have depicted artificial intelligence in unique ways, and raised some profound questions “Let’s stop counting credentials. Let’s start compounding human potential.” — Karthik Krishnan and Dr Ruma Bhargava.

Here's why they insist that India’s education must be inclusive, adaptive & industry-ready — building problem-solvers for a $10T future. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/the-real-returns-on-education-why-india-must-invest-on-human-potential-not-just-degrees/96210/1?rd=1&v=2 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/the-real-returns-on-education-why-india-must-invest-on-human-potential-not-just-degrees/96210/1?rd=1&v=2 Forbes India The real returns on education: Why India must invest on human potential, not just degrees Degrees matter, but they're not enough. India's future depends on how well it nurtures adaptable, real-world problem-solvers Forget jingles. Forget celebrity endorsements. In 2025, authenticity is the new currency.

Brands that build belonging, solve real problems and tell human stories will win, writes Rajdeepak Das, Publicis Groupe South Asia’s CCO & Leo South Asia Chairman https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/rewriting-the-script-of-television-commercials/96211/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/rewriting-the-script-of-television-commercials/96211/1 Forbes India Rewriting the Script of Television Commercials Advertising has evolved from the 30-second spot to stories told in six seconds. But its essence—to capture attention—remains the same In the wake of the tragic Ahmedabad crash that claimed over 260 lives, Air India is grappling with mounting technical failures and deepening operational crises. What led to this unravelling under Tata-SIA’s watch?

Samidha Jain explores. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/air-indias-cup-of-woes-brims-over/96212/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/air-indias-cup-of-woes-brims-over/96212/1 Forbes India Air India's cup of woes brims over Since the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad, the airline has been dealing with technical snags on multiple flights. Already beset by multiple troubles, the carrier faces its toughest challenge now Bengaluru has a long tradition of entrepreneurship. That, laced with openness and accessibility, is Bengaluru's heartbeat, and why founders thrive there.

It is not about the infrastructure; it is about the kinship, writes Suveen Sinha https://www.forbesindia.com/article/column/in-defense-of-bengaluru/96213/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/column/in-defense-of-bengaluru/96213/1 Forbes India In defense of Bengaluru The city has a long tradition of entrepreneurship. That, laced with openness and accessibility, is Bengaluru's heartbeat, and why founders thrive there. It is not about the infrastructure, it is about the kinship How is India Inc. preparing for the massive leadership transition in the coming years?

Find out on the next edition of Pathbreakers S3 as Forbes India's Neha Bothra sits down with Zia Mody, co–founder and managing partner of AZB & Partners, to discuss the chinks in succession planning and family settlements when billions of dollars are at stake. https://www.forbesindia.com/video/forbes-india-pathbreakers/multibillion-dollar-family-feuds-to-boardroom-drama-zia-mody-on-the-changing-face-of-india-inc-pathbreakers-s3/96215 https://www.forbesindia.com/video/forbes-india-pathbreakers/multibillion-dollar-family-feuds-to-boardroom-drama-zia-mody-on-the-changing-face-of-india-inc-pathbreakers-s3/96215 Forbes India Multi-billion dollar family feuds to boardroom drama; Zia Mody on the changing face of India Inc - Pathbreakers S3 How is India Inc preparing for the massive leadership transition in the coming years?

Find out on the next edition of Pathbreakers S3 as Forbes India's Neha Bothra sits down with Zia Mody, co—founder and managing partner, AZB & Partners, to discuss the chinks… Economic growth in India was expected to show signs of a pick-up and the fourth quarter numbers released on May 30 didn’t disappoint, writes Samar Srivastava https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/gdp-a-good-growth-number-brings-relief/96214/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/gdp-a-good-growth-number-brings-relief/96214/1 Forbes India GDP: A good growth number brings relief GDP growth surprised on the upside but there's still plenty of room for caution ahead #30IndianMindsinAI: Preethi Jyothi, an associate professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT-Bombay, is building speech and language technologies to ensure more equitable access to people of varied linguistic and educational backgrounds https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/preeti-jyothi-developing-ai-to-unlock-indian-accents-dialects-and-languages/96216/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/preeti-jyothi-developing-ai-to-unlock-indian-accents-dialects-and-languages/96216/1 Forbes India Preethi Jyothi: Developing AI to unlock Indian accents, dialects, and languages Jyothi, an associate professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT-Bombay, is building speech and language technologies to ensure more equitable access to people of varied linguistic and educational backgrounds #PhotoOfTheDay | People stand at the seafront as it rains in Mumbai on June 18, 2025.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/photo-of-the-day/photo-of-the-day-monsoon-showers-in-mumbai/96217/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/photo-of-the-day/photo-of-the-day-monsoon-showers-in-mumbai/96217/1 Forbes India Photo of the day: Monsoon showers in Mumbai Photo of the day: Monsoon showers in Mumbai. Forbes India is your destination for business, stock market, startup and technology news, and a peek into the lives of India's richest and most famous. #30IndianMindsinAI: Touted as the world's first AI financial advisor in 2011 in New York, Ramya Joseph's company claims to use AI to provide intelligent, fiduciary financial advice at a fraction of the cost of a traditional financial advisor.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/ramya-josephs-pefin-using-ai-to-provide-fiduciary-financial-advice-to-customers/96218/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/ramya-josephs-pefin-using-ai-to-provide-fiduciary-financial-advice-to-customers/96218/1 Forbes India Ramya Joseph's Pefin: Using AI to provide fiduciary financial advice to customers Pefin is the co-founder of the eponymous company, touted as the world's first AI financial advisor, that is transforming the way financial advice is delivered #30IndianMindsinAI: Rafee Tarafdar, Executive VP and CTO, and a 20-year veteran of Infosys, is widely recognised as an authoritative technology strategist in the tech services and consulting sector and is a champion of responsible AI https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/rafee-tarafdar-transforming-infosys-into-aifirst-company/96219/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/rafee-tarafdar-transforming-infosys-into-aifirst-company/96219/1 Forbes India Rafee Tarafdar: Transforming Infosys into AI-first company The 20-year veteran of Infosys is widely recognised as an authoritative technology strategist in the tech services and consulting sector and is a champion of responsible AI Though manufacturing faces challenges, India can capitalise on evolving trade dynamics for accelerated growth and greater global supply-chain integration, writes Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch, head of Asia-Pacific Economics, S&P Global Market Intelligence https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/indias-path-to-achieve-sustainable-growth-sampps-hanna-luchnikavaschorsch/96220/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/leadership/indias-path-to-achieve-sustainable-growth-sampps-hanna-luchnikavaschorsch/96220/1 Forbes India India's path to achieve sustainable growth: S&P's Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch Though manufacturing faces challenges, India can capitalise on evolving trade dynamics for accelerated growth and greater global supply-chain integration A world sitting on 12,241 warheads urges for peace talks whenever matters escalate between countries.

Yet it quietly stockpiles the same weapons of mass destruction. Two countries — the US and Russia — hold nearly 90% of them. Newer players like China, India, Pakistan, and North Korea are slowly expanding their arsenal. In an age of modern warfare, the nuclear threat remains a chilling constant. When massive crowds turn deadly, it’s not just bad luck — it’s a failure of planning, policing, and personal responsibility. However, according to Professor Amar Sapra at IIM Bangalore, stampedes are preventable, and he explains how.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/iim-bangalore/from-festivals-to-stadiums-the-hard-lessons-behind-indias-deadly-stampedes/96221/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/iim-bangalore/from-festivals-to-stadiums-the-hard-lessons-behind-indias-deadly-stampedes/96221/1 Forbes India From Festivals to Stadiums: The hard lessons behind India's deadly stampedes When massive crowds turn deadly, it's not just bad luck-it's a failure of planning, policing, and personal responsibility In 'Her', 'Anukul', 'After Yang,' and 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya', AI isn't just about efficiency—it's about companionship, love, and the emotional voids we try to fill. In part 4 of Forbes India's AI-in-cinema series, Jasodhara Banerjee explores the fragile boundary between human longing and artificial affection.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/of-humans-machines-and-what-lies-between-them-part-4/96222/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/of-humans-machines-and-what-lies-between-them-part-4/96222/1 Forbes India Of humans, machines and what lies between them – Part 4 In a series of articles, Forbes India looks at films that have depicted artificial intelligence in unique ways, and raised some profound questions Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/us-tightens-visa-process-with-social-media-checks-for-foreign-students/96227/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/us-tightens-visa-process-with-social-media-checks-for-foreign-students/96227/1 Forbes India US tightens visa process with social media checks for foreign students The State Department had temporarily paused issuing visas for international students at the end of May while it came up with the new social media guidance Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/elon-musks-x-files-lawsuit-against-new-york-social-media-transparency-regulations/96226/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/elon-musks-x-files-lawsuit-against-new-york-social-media-transparency-regulations/96226/1 Forbes India Elon Musk's X files lawsuit against New York social media transparency regulations The complaint, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, seeks to halt the law, which X argues violates the First Amendment by forcing platforms to disclose sensitive information about their content moderation practices Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker's talent and strengthen its own generative AI teams, the startup's CEO, Sam Altman, has said.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/meta-tried-to-poach-openai-employees-with-100-million-offers-says-sam-altman/96225/1 https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/meta-tried-to-poach-openai-employees-with-100-million-offers-says-sam-altman/96225/1 Forbes India Meta tried to poach OpenAI employees with $100 Million offers, Says Sam Altman The OpenAI cofounder said Meta had made the offers to "a lot of people on our team"

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