At its core, PARADOX is more than a film—it is an immersive experience designed to provoke inquiry and contemplation. Rooted in ancient wisdom and Eastern philosophy, the narrative draws inspiration from revered texts such as the Upanishads, Yoga Vasishta, Bhagavad Gita, and Tripura Rahasya, along with the teachings of Lao Tzu. These traditions collectively point toward a deeper truth—one that transcends the dualities experienced during waking and dreaming states. Through this lens, Preetham Tiwari crafts a narrative that encourages audiences to question the nature of consciousness itself.

The film's structure reflects this philosophy through an intricate, infinite loop. The end of one dream seamlessly transitions into another waking state, only to reveal that this "reality" itself is part of someone else's dream. This cyclical pattern continues endlessly, dissolving conventional notions of beginnings and endings, and leaving the viewer suspended in a paradoxical space where reality itself becomes fluid and uncertain.

PARADOX is a labor of passion and precision, with Preetham Tiwari taking on multiple creative roles, including writing, direction, editing, and visual effects (VFX). This holistic involvement has allowed for a cohesive artistic vision, ensuring that every frame contributes meaningfully to the film's philosophical exploration.

The project also benefited from collaboration with a talented team of professionals whose expertise elevated the film to a global standard. The cast features Kalesh Ramanand, whose performance brings emotional depth to the film's abstract themes. Cinematography by Eswaran Thangavel captures the film's layered realities with visual elegance, while the music and sound design by Sterlin Nithya enhance the immersive, almost meditative atmosphere that defines PARADOX.

The film's unique concept and execution have resonated strongly with international audiences and critics alike. To date, PARADOX has won more than 20 awards across film festivals in over 15 countries, marking it as a standout work in the global short film circuit. Its success underscores a growing appetite for cinema that challenges perception and engages with deeper philosophical questions.

50 official selections / 24 awards across 17 countries. Key honors include:

·Best Director (Preetham Tiwari) – Art Film Awards, Future of Film Awards, plus multiple honorable mentions

·Best Micro Short Film – Hollywood Gold Awards, Gold Award (Milan Film Festival), Paris Film Awards, and over a dozen more

·Best Super Short Film – Paris Film Awards, Honorable Mention (London Film Awards)

·Best Thriller Short – Goldstar Movie Awards

·Best Mystery Short – Honorable Mention (INDIE Short Awards), Nomination (INDIEX Hollywood)

·Best Concept – Nominee, FFTG Awards New York

·Best Editing – Onyko Film Awards

·Best Production – Silver Mask Film Festival

·Best Cinematography – Finalist, Canadian Cinematography Awards

·Best Sound Design – Silver Award (ISA Awards Hollywood)

·Additional: Best Short Film, Best Silent Film, Best Story

Beyond PARADOX, Preetham Tiwari has an extensive body of work, having contributed as writer, editor, director, and VFX artist on more than 10 short films. This diverse experience has helped refine a distinctive storytelling voice—one that merges technical skill with conceptual depth.

Building on this momentum, Preetham Tiwari has also completed a full-length feature film script intended for Hollywood production. This project falls within the suspense, horror, and thriller genres and is currently in a production-ready state. The script underwent a rigorous development process, taking nearly five months to complete, followed by an additional eight months of review and restructuring to meet international standards.

A significant milestone in this journey was the opportunity to have the script reviewed by Oscar-winning Hollywood producer Steve Longi. With his expert guidance, the screenplay was refined and elevated, positioning it as a compelling project for global audiences. Steve, best known for producing Hacksaw Ridge, has over two decades of experience and has collaborated with acclaimed actors such as Robert Downey Jr., Sigourney Weaver, Rooney Mara, Whoopi Goldberg, Kat Dennings, Zach Galifianakis, Rebel Wilson, Anton Yelchin, and Ray Liotta. His insights and mentorship have been deeply inspirational in shaping Preetham Tiwari's creative path.

The filmmaker is now actively seeking producers interested in developing a moderate-budget suspense/horror/thriller feature in Hollywood. With a proven track record of award-winning storytelling and a production-ready script shaped by industry expertise, this project presents a promising opportunity for collaboration.

Ultimately, PARADOX stands as a testament to the power of cinema to explore profound questions about existence, perception, and reality. It is not merely a film to be watched, but an experience to be felt—one that lingers in the mind, encouraging viewers to reflect on the infinite loop of existence itself.

For inquiries, collaborations, or production opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to connect and explore the possibilities of bringing this unique cinematic vision to a wider audience.

Under this exclusive agreement, Sansmit Enterprises will serve as the official reseller for

Q-CTRL’s award-winning Black Opal suite in India. Black Opal is a visual-first, interactive cloud platform designed to "demystify" complex quantum mechanics. Utilizing over 400 gamified lessons, it bridges the gap between classical coding and quantum programming without requiring dense mathematics, allowing students and professionals to quickly build visual intuition.

Empowering India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)

The partnership arrives at a pivotal moment as India intensifies its National Quantum Mission (NQM) to build a robust local quantum ecosystem. A primary hurdle for the mission is bridging the critical "quantum talent gap". This collaboration directly addresses the challenge through a multi-pronged approach:

• Educational Empowerment: Offering state-funded and private academic institutions discounted access to Black Opal to train a "quantum-ready" workforce. Sansmit Enterprises has already proposed integrating the suite as a credit-based subject for B.Tech, M.Tech, and B.Pharm students for the 2026-27 academic session.

• Enterprise Integration: Assisting Indian corporations and IT leaders in seamlessly integrating quantum computing into their workforce upskilling tracks.

• Localized Ecosystem Support: Operating from its Nashik headquarters, Sansmit Enterprises will provide dedicated local marketing, sales expertise, and first-line technical support to ensure seamless adoption for Indian users.

Leadership Commentary

"We are thrilled to bring Q-CTRL's pioneering solutions to the Indian market," said Mr. Santosh Mundada, Representative of Sansmit Enterprises. "By merging Q-CTRL's world-leading technical expertise with our deep local reach, we are positioned to significantly shorten the learning curve for quantum technologies in India, helping the nation become a global hub for deep-tech innovation."

Mr. Ganesh Ramamoorthy, VP of Sales and Marketing at Q-CTRL, added: "India's burgeoning quantum ecosystem presents a massive opportunity for growth. This agreement underscores Q-CTRL's commitment to supporting the region's talent development and providing the software infrastructure necessary to make quantum computing useful and accessible."

Driving Digital Transformation and Career Growth

With the Indian quantum market projected to reach $231 million by 2030, this initiative establishes a direct pipeline for Indian graduates to high-growth roles—such as Quantum Software Developers and Post-Quantum Cryptography Specialists—at tech giants, Indian IT leaders, and defense research organizations like ISRO and DRDO.

Furthermore, as a fully compliant MSME and Startup India (DPIIT) recognized entity registered on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Sansmit Enterprises is uniquely positioned to streamline public procurement and bring these advanced technical training programs to government departments and public sector infrastructure across all states.

Media Contact:

• Contact Person: Santosh Mundada

• Company: Sansmit Enterprises Private Limited

• Address: Plot No 13, SBM House, First Floor, Tidke Colony, Nashik, Maharashtra - 422002

• Email: esansmit@gmail.com

About the Companies:

Sansmit Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. is a Nashik-based technology consulting, marketing, and distribution firm specializing in high-growth sectors including Quantum Computing, EdTech, and Strategic Government projects. It acts as a vital link bringing cutting-edge global software and hardware solutions to drive digital transformation in India.

Q-CTRL is a global leader in quantum technology, providing critical infrastructure software that enhances the performance of quantum computers and sensors by reducing noise and hardware errors to achieve peak operational efficiency.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] : Cygnet.One today announced an expanded direction for its Managed IT Services portfolio with the introduction of Cygnet STRATA, a layered infrastructure framework built to support modern businesses that depend on stable, secure, and high-performing IT environments.

As IT systems take on greater operational responsibility, the cost of outages, security gaps, and performance slowdowns continues to rise. Many organizations still rely on reactive support models that respond after issues occur. Cygnet.One is positioning its managed services approach to move beyond that model, focusing on predictability, visibility, and continuous improvement across the infrastructure lifecycle.

At the center of this shift is STRATA, a six-layer infrastructure stack designed to connect physical systems with cloud ecosystems while enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and response. Built on AIOps principles, STRATA integrates telemetry ingestion, event correlation, anomaly detection, and automated remediation into a unified operating model. This allows infrastructure to shift from fragmented monitoring to coordinated, intelligence-driven operations.

STRATA operates across six core layers.

The SENSE layer focuses on physical infrastructure. It uses telemetry pipelines, sensor-based monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics to continuously track servers, storage systems, and environmental conditions such as temperature, power, and network health. This layer builds a live operational baseline and detects early signs of hardware degradation or capacity stress.

The TRANSMIT layer manages signal flow across the infrastructure. It aggregates and normalizes data streams from multiple sources, filters noise, and prioritizes actionable alerts. This ensures that only relevant signals are passed to operations teams and centralized NOC environments, reducing alert fatigue and improving response accuracy.

The REASON layer applies AIOps intelligence. It uses pattern recognition, event correlation, and predictive modeling to identify anomalies across systems. By linking events across compute, storage, network, and application layers, REASON supports automated root cause identification and triggers corrective workflows before incidents escalate.

The ASSURE layer manages performance and service levels. It continuously tracks SLA parameters against defined thresholds and uses predictive analytics to anticipate potential breaches. Automated remediation actions are triggered when risk conditions are detected, helping maintain uptime and performance consistency across environments.

The THREATSHIELD layer provides continuous security monitoring. It combines behavioral analysis, threat intelligence feeds, and anomaly detection to identify suspicious activity across endpoints, networks, and workloads. This layer supports real-time threat detection, incident response, and protection against evolving attack patterns, including zero-day vulnerabilities.

The ADAPT layer focuses on long-term efficiency and optimization. It analyzes system behavior, workload patterns, and resource utilization trends to recommend and implement improvements in capacity planning, cost control, and performance tuning. This ensures that infrastructure evolves in line with business demand and usage patterns.

Cygnet.One’s Managed IT Services span the full lifecycle of IT operations. This includes IT strategy and consulting, availability services, infrastructure managed services, application managed services, and multi-cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The portfolio also covers cybersecurity services, governance, risk and compliance frameworks, disaster recovery, and strategic IT outsourcing.

Infrastructure managed services are supported by AIOps-driven monitoring, unified NOC and SOC operations, and automated incident response workflows. The delivery model is designed to maintain high availability, with continuous monitoring, structured escalation protocols, and integrated reporting for operational visibility. Application managed services include performance monitoring, release governance, and 24/7 support to ensure business-critical applications remain stable and aligned with changing requirements.

The company also aligns its services to different stages of business growth. Smaller organizations receive foundational support across infrastructure, cloud, and security. Growing businesses gain access to automation, compliance support, and performance optimization. Enterprises benefit from advanced capabilities such as AI-driven operational intelligence, cost governance models, and multi-region disaster recovery architectures with defined RTO and RPO objectives.

With the introduction of STRATA, Cygnet.One positions Managed IT Services as a structured operating model that integrates infrastructure, security, and cloud operations into a single, coordinated system. The focus is on maintaining stable, secure, and high-performing environments that can support ongoing business demands without disruption.

About Cygnet.One

Cygnet.One is a technology solutions provider offering managed IT services, cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital engineering solutions. The company works with organizations across industries to manage and improve IT environments across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud ecosystems. Its service model combines domain expertise, structured frameworks, and AI-driven operations to support business continuity, performance, and long-term growth. 

Umar Khalid has spent more than five years in prison. His trial has not yet meaningfully begun.

He was arrested in September 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act — India's harshest anti-terror law — accused of conspiring to incite the communal violence that swept parts of Delhi in February 2020. The riots left 53 people dead, most of them Muslims, and took place amid massive protests against a controversial citizenship law.

The evidence against him? Speeches he gave at peaceful protests. WhatsApp group chats. And facial recognition matches that placed him — or someone who looked like him — at various locations.

On January 5, 2026, India's Supreme Court denied Khalid bail, ruling that he played a "central and formative role" in the alleged conspiracy. Five other accused in the same case were granted bail, having spent years in jail without trial. But Khalid and fellow activist Sharjeel Imam were told they could reapply after one year.

One more year. After five already served.

"We can be kept in jail for years, without those framing us needing to prove anything," Khalid wrote from Tihar Jail on completing two years of detention. "This is the power of UAPA."

The 2% Problem

The technology that helped identify Khalid and hundreds of others has a documented accuracy problem that should disqualify it from any serious evidentiary role.

In 2018, Delhi Police testified to the Delhi High Court that their facial recognition system had an accuracy rate of just 2% when trying to trace missing children. The system was so poor that officials admitted it often couldn't distinguish between boys and girls.

Two percent.

Yet this same technology was deployed aggressively after the 2020 riots. Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament that 1,922 perpetrators — comprising 73.3% of those arrested — had been identified through facial recognition technology.

The results have been devastating for the accused — and embarrassing for the prosecution. More than 80% of riot cases heard so far have resulted in acquittals or discharges. The facial recognition matches that seemed so definitive have crumbled under scrutiny. Witnesses have turned hostile. Evidence has fallen apart.

But the years in jail cannot be given back.

The Investigation

An investigation by The Wire and the Pulitzer Center found that many riot accused were arrested "solely on the basis of facial recognition," without solid corroborating evidence or credible public witness accounts.

Mohammad Shahid: Spent 17 months in jail before formal charges were even filed.

Ali: Arrested in March 2020, still in pre-trial detention more than four and a half years later. Arrested "solely on the basis of facial recognition."

Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-Ur-Rehman, and others: Activists who spent years in jail, finally granted bail in January 2026 by the Supreme Court after the lower courts repeatedly denied them.

The pattern of arrests reveals something beyond technology failure. Of the 18 activists charged under anti-terrorism laws in connection with the riots, 16 were Muslim. The police framed peaceful protests against a discriminatory citizenship law as a "larger conspiracy" to incite violence.

Meanwhile, video evidence exists of police forcing five injured Muslim men to sing the national anthem while they lay bleeding on the ground. One of them, Faizan, 23, died two days later. No prosecution has resulted.

Kapil Mishra, the BJP leader recorded making speeches that many believe incited the violence, is now an elected official serving as a cabinet minister.

The Surveillance State

India has spent Rs 9.6 billion on facial recognition technology. The National Automated Facial Recognition System (NAFRS) is being built for nationwide deployment — a system that will be able to identify any face captured on any camera across the country.

No privacy impact assessment was conducted before the Delhi Police deployed their system. No audit of accuracy. No oversight mechanism.

"If you are a Dalit woman in India," says Vidushi Marda of Article 19, "the nature and extent to which you are under surveillance are far more than an upper-caste Hindu man. There is a disproportionate impact on communities that have been historically marginalized."

The Internet Freedom Foundation has called for a three-year moratorium on biometric facial recognition systems. Research has consistently shown that such systems perform worse on darker-skinned faces, on women, and on minority populations — precisely the groups most likely to be subjected to surveillance.

Criminal databases in India disproportionately include Muslims, Dalits, and Indigenous people — the legacy of colonial-era "criminal tribes" designations and ongoing discriminatory policing. When facial recognition systems are trained on these databases, they inherit and amplify those biases.

"Policing has always been casteist in India," says Nikita Sonavane of the Criminal Justice and Police Accountability Project. "And data has been used to entrench caste-based hierarchies. Any new AI-based predictive policing system will likely only perpetuate the legacies of caste discrimination."

The Legal Trap

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act has become the weapon of choice for silencing dissent. Under UAPA, the normal presumption of innocence is effectively reversed. Courts are required only to see whether allegations appear "prima facie true" — not whether they are proven beyond doubt.

Bail becomes extraordinarily difficult. Accused can be held in pre-trial detention almost indefinitely. The process itself becomes the punishment.

The Financial Action Task Force noted in 2024 that delays in UAPA prosecutions are "resulting in a high number of pending cases and accused persons in judicial custody waiting for cases to be tried and concluded."

UAPA's conviction rate is just 2.2%, according to National Crime Records Bureau data. The vast majority of those arrested are eventually acquitted — but often only after years in prison.

In the Delhi riots case, the prosecution's "larger conspiracy" theory has faced consistent criticism. Defense lawyers argue there is no direct evidence linking the accused to acts of violence, no recovery of weapons, and much of the case rests on hearsay, selective witness accounts, and interpretation of speeches and chats.

"Chakka jams and other forms of non-violent agitation are part of India's democratic lexicon," Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued before the Supreme Court. They "cannot be elevated to UAPA-level offences merely because they make authorities uncomfortable."

The Architecture of Presumption

Shekhar Natarajan sees facial recognition as deployed in India as "the architecture of presumed guilt."

"The system begins with a match and works backward," he explains. "It does not ask: What was this person doing? Were they a participant or a bystander? Were they there at all, or did the algorithm make an error? It cannot ask these questions. It only sees faces — and it sees them imperfectly."

In Angelic Intelligence, the architecture would force different questions:

An agent embodying nyaya (justice) would require corroborating evidence before any action with life-altering consequences. A facial match alone — especially from a system with documented 2% accuracy — would never be sufficient.

An agent embodying satya (truth) would flag the technology's known limitations. It would require disclosure of accuracy rates, training data biases, and error margins. It would not allow a 2% accurate system to present itself as definitive.

An agent embodying sahana (patience) would demand pause before irreversible actions. Arrest, detention, the destruction of a person's life and reputation — these require certainty that current systems cannot provide.

And an agent embodying sama (equanimity) would check for disparate impact. It would ask: Are certain communities being targeted more than others? Is the system's deployment fair across populations?

The current system has no sahana. It has only efficiency, measured in arrests made, cases filed, conspiracy theories constructed.

Umar Khalid remains in jail. The algorithm made matches. The courts found the matches sufficient for continued detention. But the algorithm cannot be cross-examined. The algorithm cannot be held accountable. The algorithm cannot give back five years of a young man's life.

New Delhi [India] : Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, explains how he rose from rags to riches in this inspirational piece.

THE INVENTORY OF PRIVILEGE

Let’s take inventory of what the men in the Epstein files had.

Collectively, the tech figures documented across 3.5 million pages of DOJ files controlled more wealth than most nations. They had private islands, private jets, private chefs, private security, and private access to every institution on Earth. They had Ivy League educations, tenured professorships, endowed chairs, and research labs with budgets larger than some countries’ GDP. They had teams of lawyers, fleets of lobbyists, and direct lines to heads of state. They attended dinners where the guest list read like the Forbes billionaire index. They had Edge Foundation galas at TED. They had Palo Alto supper clubs. They had everything.

And with all of that, they could not build AI that gives a damn about the people it affects.

Instead they built AI that surveils without consent, amplifies disinformation for engagement, entrenches racial bias in hiring algorithms, manipulates children’s attention for ad revenue, extracts personal data as a business model, and when caught, issues a press release about “responsible innovation.” They discussed eugenics over email with a sex trafficker. They attended post-conviction dinners and called it networking. They built the most consequential technology in human history with the moral depth of a spreadsheet.

They had islands. They had billions. They had everything except the one thing that matters.

They had no virtue. And it shows in every algorithm they ship.

THE INVENTORY OF NOTHING

Now take inventory of what Shekhar Natarajan had.

One room. Eight people. No electricity. No running water. No connections. No safety net. A father earning $1.75 a month on a bicycle. A brother with untreated bipolar disorder. A school system that said no. A street light.

His mother had nothing except the refusal to accept the word no. She stood outside a headmaster’s office for 365 days. When they finally let her son in, she had nothing left to pay the fees except a silver wedding toe ring. Thirty rupees. She gave it without hesitation.

“That ring was the first piece of code in my life. It taught me that the most valuable thing you can move is hope.” — Natarajan

The boy studied under the street light. He arrived in America with fifty dollars. He slept in his car. He worked five jobs. He faced deportation. He mailed a movie résumé to a stranger at Coca-Cola and got hired with two weeks left on his visa. Over twenty-five years, he transformed logistics at six of the world’s largest corporations. He filed 300 patents. He grew Walmart’s grocery business from $30 million to $5 billion. He took his father off life support and slept in his car for two weeks afterward. In 2020, his son Vishnu was born with his father’s face, and he made a promise: I won’t leave behind one angel. I’ll leave a million.

He walked away from the corner offices. He founded Orchestro.AI. He built Angelic Intelligence™—the world’s first virtue-native AI.

Not ethical AI. Not responsible AI. Not AI with an ethics board and a white paper and a Chief Trust Officer who attended the right dinners. Virtue-native AI. AI where morality is not a constraint applied to an optimization engine. AI where virtue is the engine itself.

WHY “NOTHING” BUILT BETTER AI

This is not a feel-good story about overcoming poverty. This is a causal argument about why the most consequential technology in the world must be built by people whose moral formation happened in places like the slums of Hyderabad—not at billionaire dinner tables in Palo Alto.

The billionaires had everything, so they learned that rules are negotiable. When you have enough money, enough lawyers, enough connections, you learn that consequences are for other people. You learn that a criminal conviction at your dinner table is a social complexity, not a moral disqualification. You learn that ethics is something you fund, not something you practice. That moral formation produced the AI we have today: systems that optimize for the powerful and externalize harm to the powerless.

Natarajan had nothing, so he learned that virtue is structural. When you have no money, no electricity, no connections, and no margin for error, you learn that character is not optional—it is the only infrastructure you have. You learn that a woman standing outside a door for 365 days is an engineering solution. You learn that a man giving away his wages on a bicycle is a logistics philosophy. You learn that a silver toe ring is a financial instrument. You learn that the system must be moral because you cannot afford the consequences when it isn’t.

And because Natarajan crossed worlds—Hyderabad to Georgia Tech, Coca-Cola to Disney to Walmart, Hindu moral traditions to Western corporate governance, supply chains spanning six continents—he learned something else: virtue expresses differently in different cultures, but dignity is universal. A Compassion Agent in Hyderabad weights decisions differently than a Compassion Agent in Helsinki. The virtue is the same. The expression is configured. That’s not relativism. That’s intelligence. Real intelligence. The kind you cannot build inside a monoculture that thinks ethics is a PDF.

“They had every resource on Earth and built AI that exploits. I had a street light and a toe ring and built AI that serves. That’s not irony. That’s causation. Virtue isn’t born in comfort. It’s born in consequence. The slums taught me what Stanford never could: if your system isn’t moral, people die.” — Natarajan

VIRTUE-NATIVE: WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS

Here is the technical distinction that separates Angelic Intelligence from everything else:

Bolt-on ethics (Silicon Valley model): Build the optimization engine. Ship it. Hire an ethics team. Audit. Publish a report. Apologize when caught. Repeat. The ethics layer is a constraint on the system. It slows the system down. It fights the system. The system is designed to optimize; the ethics layer is designed to say not so fast. This is why it always loses. The optimization engine has a profit motive. The ethics team has a PowerPoint.

Virtue-native AI (Angelic Intelligence): Virtue is the computational architecture. Twenty-seven Virtue Agents—Compassion, Transparency, Humility, Temperance, Forgiveness, Justice, Prudence, Courage, and more—are the decision-making layer. They don’t audit decisions after they’re made. They are the decisions. The Compassion Agent doesn’t review a routing choice. The Compassion Agent is the routing choice. The virtue layer doesn’t slow the system down. It is the system.

And the virtues are configurable. Because Natarajan understands—from lived experience across continents, not from a seminar—that compassion in a Mumbai supply chain and compassion in a Stockholm fulfillment center express differently. The Virtue Agents are calibrated to local moral realities while preserving universal dignity. This is not cultural relativism. This is moral engineering at scale. It requires understanding cultures. Not just studying them. Living them.

“Silicon Valley’s ethical AI is a checklist written by people who’ve only lived in one moral universe. Angelic Intelligence is a configurable architecture built by someone who grew up in a slum, crossed oceans, built systems on six continents, and understands that virtue is universal but its expression is radically local. That’s not a feature. That’s the foundation. If your AI can’t configure for cultural context, it’s not ethical. It’s colonial.” — Natarajan

THE SOUND BITES

Clip these. Post them. Send them to every AI ethics panel on Earth:

“They had islands. I had a street light. They built AI in their image—optimized, extractive, and morally empty. I built AI in my mother’s image—patient, sacrificial, and virtue-native. The Epstein files are the character reference for their AI. My mother’s 365 days is the character reference for mine.”

“Ethical AI is a bumper sticker on a car driven by people who can’t pass a background check. Virtue-native AI is a car where the steering wheel only turns toward dignity. 3.5 million pages just proved which one Silicon Valley built. One street light proves there’s an alternative.”

“They discussed eugenics over email with a sex trafficker and then published papers on AI fairness. My father couldn’t read most of the telegrams he carried, but he treated every one like it mattered. One of those formations produced the AI you use today. The other produced the AI that’s going to replace it.”

“Optimization without virtue is exploitation with a dashboard. The Epstein network optimized brilliantly. So does most AI. We built the exception—not from a lab, but from a street light, a toe ring, and the radical idea that machines should behave like good humans, not like billionaires.” — Natarajan

“The world doesn’t need artificial superintelligence. It needs intelligence with a moral backbone. The Epstein files just proved that the people building superintelligence don’t have one. We do. It was forged in a slum, not a boardroom. And it’s in the code.” — Natarajan

THE VERDICT

There are two ways to build the most consequential technology in human history.

You can build it from islands and dinners and email chains with predators and billions of dollars and eugenics discussions and trust-and-safety theater and 3.5 million pages of DOJ evidence documenting the moral void at the center of the enterprise.

Or you can build it from a street light. From a silver toe ring. From a mother’s 365-day vigil. From a father’s bicycle. From the lived understanding that virtue is not a PDF—it is an architecture. That dignity is not a corporate value—it is a computational metric. That compassion is not a marketing campaign—it is a routing decision. That ethics is not a department—it is the system itself.

The Epstein files have been released. The moral architecture of Silicon Valley is documented. The fraud of ethical AI is exposed.

They had islands.

He had a street light.

The street light built better AI. And the 3.5 million pages prove why.

About Shekhar Natarajan

Shekhar Natarajan is the Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, creator of Angelic Intelligence™. Davos 2026 opening keynote. Tomorrow, Today podcast (#4 Spotify). Signature Awards Global Impact laureate. 300+ patents. Georgia Tech, MIT, Harvard Business School, IESE. Grew up in a one-room house in the slums of Hyderabad. No electricity. Father earned $1.75/month on a bicycle. Mother stood outside a headmaster’s office for 365 days. One son, Vishnu. Paints every morning at 4 AM. Does not appear in the Epstein files.

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India] : PM Publishers Pvt. Ltd. (PMP), a leading name in school education since 2009, has announced a collaboration with Google, to integrate Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, with the traditional textbook learning experience, transforming the act of learning into an interactive journey.

Launched for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, PMP will integrate Google Gemini across 250+ book titles covering Computer Science, English, Hindi, Art & Craft, General Knowledge, and Foundation subjects — from Nursery to Class 10. This initiative is expected to reach over 2 million students across 2,000+ schools in its first phase. Designed for age-appropriate use, the tool empowers older students to learn independently, while serving as a digital companion for parents of younger children, helping them simplify concepts and foster curiosity at home.

Each PMP book will feature specific QR codes linked to a custom Gemini Gem. These are custom versions of Gemini that have been fine-tuned on the specific content of that textbook which will offer chapter summaries, interactive activities, and additional learning resources. This ensures that when a student asks a question, the AI tool provides an answer that is context-aware and grounded in the curriculum.

Rajesh Bajaj, Managing Director, PM Publishers Pvt. Ltd., said:

“Our goal is to make learning more engaging, interactive, and future-ready. With Google Gemini, we are giving students and teachers a powerful tool that amplifies curiosity, supports creativity, and promotes the responsible use of AI in education.”

Sanjay Jain, Head of Google for Education, India said:

“At Google, we believe AI should be a learning companion that sparks curiosity, rather than just a tool for retrieving answers. By integrating Gemini directly into PM Publishers’ curriculum, we hope to give students and parents a personal AI tutor that is grounded in the textbooks they trust and enhance the classroom experience.”

New Delhi [India] : In a historic convergence of policy, technology, and compassion, the Global Summit on AI for Mental Health 2025, held at the India International Centre, culminated not just in dialogue, but in a decisive, action-oriented national mandate. The event, marked by the formidable presence of India’s most respected policy architects, served as the launchpad for a native, ‘India-first’ ecosystem designed to ensure Artificial Intelligence serves the unique mental health needs of Bharat.

The summit’s gravitas was defined by its Chief Guest, Shri Prabhat Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Former Cabinet Secretary and President of the IC Centre for Governance, who lent his monumental authority to the proceedings. In a symbolic moment, he led the dignitaries in dedicating the Bharat Responsible AI Framework to the nation, signalling a collective and unwavering commitment to a sovereign tech future.

The strategic vision and architectural backbone of this national initiative were steered by Shri Balvinder Kumar, IAS (Retd.), the driving force behind the summit. A former Secretary to the Government of India and a man with a decade-long commitment to an India-first tech ethos, Shri Kumar formally declared the UDAAN AI Mental Health Solutions Framework and the Bharat Responsible AI Forum. His leadership exemplified the ‘action bureaucrat’ spirit, translating vision into a tangible, governance-ready architecture. “This is not another talk shop,” he underscored. “This is about building executable frameworks that are rooted in our soil.”

The summit was notably attended by a ‘Who’s Who’ of the Indian governance ecosystem, including Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, CEO of the National Health Authority, Shri Deepak Bagla, Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Dr. Sudha Goel, Senior Consultant (Health), NITI Aayog, Dr. Prachi Sharda, WHO Mental Health Consultant, Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, UPSC Topper 2014, Dr Rajesh Mishra, MD, NICSI and a host of other senior IAS officers, both serving and retired, creating a powerful tacit endorsement for the initiatives launched.

The execution and narrative force of the summit were powered by a dedicated leadership team. The strategic announcements for the Bharat Responsible AI Forum, the Emerging Technology Council, and the AI Mental Health Innovation Fellowships (AMHIF) were made by Shri Aman Bandvi, the summit’s co-convenor and a recognised futurist. Orchestrating the monumental gathering was Shri Yash Arya, Founder GlobalSpin Forum and a niche event leader for over two decades and an ethical AI advocate.

This collective effort was bolstered by a core organizing team including Ms. Sakshi Chhapolia, Dr. Sumit Dubey and Dr. Poonam Tyagi, Co-Founders of UDAAN AI, Ms. Bhavna Sharma, Partner at Ishaa Creations, Dr. Vijay Goel, Shri Debi Prasad and Ms. Deepshikha Kashyap from GlobalSpin Forum, and Dr. Sachin Goyal of UDAAN Skill Academy, whose seamless coordination was instrumental in translating a bold vision into a landmark reality.

A highlight of the summit was an inspirational address by Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, whose powerful personal journey and advocacy for mental health and disability inclusion brought a profound human perspective to the technological discourse.

Key Outcomes and Institutional Milestones:

1. The Bharat Responsible AI Forum & Framework: A first-of-its-kind multi-stakeholder body, established with the IC Centre for Governance, dedicated to advocacy, governance, and policy for ethical AI, firmly embedded in Indian ethos.

2. The UDAAN AI Mental Health Solutions Framework: A comprehensive, practice-oriented framework for organisations, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to deploy AI solutions responsibly.

3. The Emerging Technology Council: A think-tank unveiled with a formal charter, committed to strategic foresight and strengthening the national innovation ecosystem.

4. Inaugural AI Mental Health Innovation Fellows (AMHIF): A fellowship to develop India-specific research on workplace mental resilience, creating a pipeline of future-ready talent.

5. Industry Backing: Leading startups and corporates, including UDAAN AI, BharatGPT, HRAI, MindPeers, Lisners, Wysa, and TalktoAngel, became inaugural signatories to the charter, committing to its principles.

International Validation: Global Experts, Indian Solutions

The International Technical Session featured luminaries:

• Dr. Peter Phiri (UK): AVATAR VR-assisted therapy expert

• Dr. Laura Vowels (Switzerland/UK): Digital health and family therapy

• Dr. Stephanie Okolo (US Army): CBT in military mental health

• Dr. Hikari Takashina & Dr. Fumito Takahashi (Japan): Awarefy's AI-driven mental wellness research

Their unanimous observation: India's frameworks are more comprehensive than many Western equivalents—particularly UDAAN's emphasis on cultural adaptation, linguistic diversity, and community-centered care.

Dr. Phiri's Remark: "The UK's AI in health regulation is fragmented. India has the opportunity to leapfrog by building integrated, sector-specific frameworks from the start. UDAAN AI is that framework."

Outcome-Oriented: Beyond Talk, Toward Action

What distinguished this summit from routine conferences was its actionable outputs:

1. Frameworks Ready for Deployment: UDAAN AI and Bharat Responsible AI Charter aren't aspirational—they're implementation-ready with defined assessment criteria, certification processes, and institutional homes.

2. Institutional Commitments: The Centre of Excellence, Emerging Technology Council, and AMHIF Fellows program have dedicated budgets, timelines, and leadership teams.

3. Policy Pathways: NHA's interest in MHAIMM certification creates a clear government adoption route—not hypothetical but probable.

4. Ecosystem Activation: 30-40 startups registering for Phase 1 of the Centre of Excellence network means implementation begins immediately, not in a distant "Phase 2."

5. Research Pipeline: AMHIF's call for students generated enthusiastic response—fellowships will launch by Q1 2026, producing India's first cohort of AI-mental health governance experts.

Positioning The Summit as the Apex Platform

Several factors establish the Global Summit on AI for Mental Health 2025 as the definitive annual gathering on this theme in India:

1. Unmatched Convening Power: No other forum has assembled Former Cabinet Secretaries, serving IAS officers, NHA/NITI Aayog/WHO leadership, international experts, and startup founders under one roof for a full day of structured deliberation.

2. Concrete Deliverables: Unlike talk-shops, this summit launched frameworks, signed charters, announced fellowships, and constituted councils.

3. Government-Ecosystem Bridge: By positioning bureaucratic wisdom (Shri Balvinder Kumar), ethical advocacy (Yash Arya), and futurist execution (Aman Bandvi) as co-leaders, the summit achieved legitimacy across constituencies.

4. Bharat-Centric Discourse: In an era of imported frameworks, the summit's India-native, culturally rooted approach resonated—filling a vacuum in policy discourse.

5. Institutional Permanence: With IC Centre for Governance as anchor and annual plans declared, this becomes a recurring national dialogue, not a one-off event.

Corporate & Startup Ecosystem: From Spectators to Stakeholders

The summit succeeded in converting corporate and startup players from passive attendees to active governance partners.

Bank of Baroda (Presenting Partner): India's leading PSU bank's participation signals growing recognition that mental health impacts workforce productivity—and AI-driven Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) need quality standards.

CMR Green Technologies (Presenting Partner): Their involvement reflects the sustainability-mental health nexus—climate anxiety, eco-distress—emerging areas where AI can play a role.

Startup Signatories (WYSA, MindPeers, Lisners, TalktoAngel, UDAAN AI): By signing the Bharat Responsible AI Charter, these companies voluntarily submitted to ethical scrutiny—a maturity rare in startup ecosystems typically averse to regulation.

HR Association of India (represented by Dr. Vikas Vats): The Association's presentation on "Human Intelligence 3.0"—integrating AI, psychology, and ancient Indian cognitive science—demonstrated India's unique capacity to blend tradition with technology.

BharatGPT's Vision: Shri Taresh Verma's presentation positioned India as a global hub for multilingual, sovereign AI—aligning with the summit's Bharat-first ethos.

The Global Summit on AI for Mental Health 2025 has unequivocally positioned itself as the apex forum on the subject. It successfully moved beyond deliberation to deliver a consensus-driven action plan, setting a definitive course for a future where India’s technological advancement is synonymous with its ethical commitment to the mental well-being of its billion-strong population.

The organizers are also thankful to gifting partners, KIWI Kisan Window and Indian Nurserymen Association.

New Delhi [India] : In a revealing episode of his popular podcast, Bollywood actor Vishal Malhotra welcomed renowned psychologist Dr Harshmeet Arora to discuss pressing mental health issues. The episode, released this week, delved into the complexities surrounding depression, highlighting the rising incidence of mental health struggles even among seemingly happy individuals.

Dr Arora, a familiar face in the mental health community, shared insights on the factors contributing to modern-day depression and the tragic phenomenon of celebrity suicides. Addressing the audience, he emphasised that underlying issues can often go unnoticed, even in those who appear to lead fulfilling lives.

"Depression is often invisible," Dr Arora commented. "Many people mask their struggles behind smiles and success. It's crucial to break the stigma and create open dialogues about mental health."

During the episode, Vishal Malhotra and Dr Arora discussed practical strategies for coping with depression and the importance of seeking help. They encouraged listeners to prioritise their mental well-being and foster supportive environments.

Listeners were left with a greater understanding of the significant yet often overlooked topic of mental health, sparking a much-needed conversation in today’s society. The podcast aims to continue shedding light on mental health awareness and promote support for those in need.

New Delhi [India] :  In an engaging episode of the popular podcast hosted by renowned voice-over artist Vijay Vikram Singh, celebrity dietician Dr Harshmeet Arora was invited as a special guest to share insights into the dietary habits of the film industry and practical weight management strategies for everyday individuals. Dr Arora, famed for her transformative diet plans, discussed the unique challenges and tactics celebrities adopt to achieve their desired physiques for various roles.

During the episode, which aired earlier this week, the conversation delved into the rigorous dietary regimes that stars undertake to lose or gain weight for their roles in films. Dr Arora highlighted that these plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of each actor. “Every celebrity has a different body type and lifestyle,” she explained. “The key is to design a diet plan that fits seamlessly with their schedules while ensuring they remain in peak physical condition.”

Vijay Vikram Singh, who is credited with his captivating voice in India's Big Boss show, skillfully steered the discussion towards real-life applications for regular listeners. He posed questions regarding how everyday people can apply similar principles without the luxury of personal trainers and nutritionists. Dr Arora emphasised that her company, Healthy Graceful Lifestyle, is dedicated to making healthy living accessible to everyone, not just the elite.

“We’ve developed a range of products that simplify healthy eating. Whether it's meal replacement shakes, snacks, or supplements, we want to ensure that everyone can enjoy a nutritious diet without feeling overwhelmed,” Dr Arora stated.

Listeners were not only educated on the habits of the rich and famous but also inspired to take charge of their own health journeys. Dr Arora shared practical tips for weight loss, encouraging people to focus on balanced nutrition rather than restrictive diets. Throughout the episode, the synergy between Dr Arora’s expertise and Singh’s engaging style kept the audience captivated.

As this insightful discussion continues to resonate with listeners, it highlights the growing trend of health and wellness conversations in the media, making vital information accessible to all. The episode is a must-listen for those interested in taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle, with a sprinkle of celebrity insight for inspiration.

You can catch the full episode of Vijay Vikram Singh’s podcast featuring Dr Harshmeet Arora, available on all leading podcast platforms.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27: Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies Limited (BTL) is quietly powering India’s AI-driven security and automation shift. From election webcasting to Aadhaar-linked attendance and AI traffic pilots, BTL blends hardware, software, and on-ground execution—showing how computer vision moves from lab demos to high-stakes, real-world deployments that shape daily life across India.

Why This Story Matters?

If you live in India, there’s a decent chance your day brushes up against Brihaspathi Technologies Limited. The Hyderabad company sits at the busy intersection of AI, cameras, connectivity, and public infrastructure. From webcasting elections to building city traffic pilots and rolling out Aadhaar-linked attendance, BTL is part of a shift where computer vision and automation move from lab demos to messy, high-stakes streets.

What BTL Actually Does?

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hyderabad, BTL builds and integrates security tech across sectors: AI CCTV, election webcasting, command centres, biometric attendance, smart buses and police vehicles, VMS software, networking gear, and solar-powered “smart poles.” The company also develops enterprise software (ERP/CRM), communications platforms for SMS/WhatsApp/IVR, and IT and telecom rollouts. It positions itself as a one-stop shop that can supply cameras and servers, write the software, wire the network, and run the project.

A big part of that stack is hardware the company markets under its own brands. TrinAI is the camera line tied to AI video analytics, sold as a BTL unit with its own site and positioning. The company materials also highlight laptops and all-in-ones via ANWI, plus networking racks under the Technorack banner.

On the software side, BTL promotes a VMS that handles video ingest, search, and secure sharing, along with analytics such as people and vehicle detection, face recognition, ANPR, intrusion alerts, fall detection, and space monitoring. The same catalogue lists ERP and communications tools for sales, service, marketing, and alerts at scale.

What It has Shipped So Far?

The companies past few years read like a map of where India is adding machine vision.

• Elections and webcasting. BTL has supplied cameras, trackers, and command centers for state and national votes, and it publishes a 2024 general-election case study on its site. Public procurement footprints also show the firm surfacing in tenders and results for webcasting work.

• City traffic pilots. In July 2025, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation ran “Project SARTHI,” a one-month pilot of AI traffic systems. BTL was one of five vendors given junctions to manage, with ANPR, red-light violation detection, and face recognition in the mix.

• Biometric attendance with Aadhaar. The company markets Aadhaar-integrated devices with OTP validation, anti-spoofing face checks, dashboards, and WhatsApp/SMS alerts for schools and government departments.

• Wildlife and border work. Company posts and case studies point to projects such as thermal and ANPR camera deployments in Kaziranga National Park, aimed at spotting movement and number plates in a sensitive habitat.

• Manufacturing push. BTL has been public about building out a camera manufacturing unit in Hyderabad under the TrinAI brand, citing in-house R&D and production.

• Funding and contracts. In June 2025, The New Indian Express reported that BTL raised USD 10 million, won a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation surveillance contract, and is eyeing an IPO in FY 2026–27. The same report quotes management on national-scale deployments and hiring plans.

The company’s own brochure adds colour on scale claims across elections, education exams, and banking, and lists sector clients ranging from the Election Commission and BSF to IOCL, DRDO labs, hospitals, and universities.

The Tech Throughline: Computer Vision that Earns its Keep

“AI CCTV” can sound like buzz. BTL’s projects show where it becomes practical:

• Election webcasting turns poll booths into networked video nodes. When combined with GPS trackers on vehicles and centralized command rooms, administrators can watch activity live, flag incidents, and pull footage quickly for disputes. The Election Commission itself has been moving toward wall-to-wall poll-day webcasting, which creates tailwinds for integrators that can deploy fast at scale.

• City traffic is a natural fit for vision AI. ANPR helps with violations and blacklists, red-light detection cuts signal jumping, and near-real-time video gives police a way to coordinate without waiting for manual reports. Visakhapatnam’s pilot illustrates how municipalities test multiple vendors side by side before standardizing citywide.

• Aadhaar-aware attendance pairs face and OTP checks with parent notifications and dashboards. It’s less about gadgets and more about closing loops: “Was Ravi at school today?” becomes a verifiable log with a message to a parent’s phone.

• Solar smart poles decouple surveillance from grid and trenching constraints. With a panel, battery, radios, and cameras on the same mast, a city can stand up coverage in places where fiber would take months. Company materials pitch exactly that model.

Numbers, with Context:

Company literature puts the camera tally in the “millions” and maps a footprint across banks, campuses, plants, and government sites.

Independent press coverage this summer cited 12 lakh deployed cameras and highlighted wins like the MSRTC network. Different counts pop up because vendors measure deployments in various ways: total cameras shipped, unique sites commissioned, or cameras observed in a single campaign such as exams or polling. The useful takeaway is less the exact number and more the repeatability of large rollouts across states and sectors.

Why it Matters for India’s AI Story?

BTL is part of a cohort of Indian firms that don’t just write code; they own last-mile delivery. That matters for AI because video analytics is only as good as the camera angles, uptime, backhaul, and operator workflows that sit around the model. The company’s blend of in-house hardware (TrinAI), software (VMS and ERP), and field teams lets it take responsibility for outcomes in places where off-the-shelf gear falls short.

There’s also a Make-in-India angle. Building cameras, racks, and end-to-end systems locally can shorten lead times and keep sensitive data within Indian infrastructure. The push into a Hyderabad plant and the funding to scale manufacturing suggest that’s the direction of travel.

If you’re tracking Indian AI, keep the name BTL in your notes. The company has shown it can wire up complex, real-world deployments where the stakes are high and the feedback is instant. That’s where useful AI earns trust.

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As more sophisticated attack methods are used, disruptions are becoming more common. The complexity of AI-driven attacks is growing, with businesses facing unexpected threats. This new wave of threat, known as Voice Channel AI Disruption (VCAD), is an advanced AI-driven attack that doesn’t rely on overwhelming call volumes like traditional Telephony Denial of Service (TDoS) attacks. Instead, it employs advanced conversational AI bots that exploit corporate resources and avoid detection systems to engage in long, realistic conversations with call center staff. Numerous bot assaults are causing a lot of damage, accounting for up to 11.8% of all cyber losses globally. Bot attacks rose by 88% in 2022 and 28% in 2023, respectively.

How does Voice Channel AI Disruption (VCAD) Work?

1. Fewer Calls, More Wasted Time

VCAD attacks don’t deluge businesses with short calls; instead, they involve fewer but lengthier conversations. These calls keep agents busy, which gradually lowers productivity and makes it more difficult to identify the attack.

2. Long, Realistic Conversations

Unlike typical bots, which use scripted communications, VCAD bots sound human. They utilize artificial intelligence to comprehend context, modify their tone, and reply intuitively, making them practically indistinguishable from real consumers.

3. No Spikes, No Warnings

Security systems usually detect attacks by spotting sudden increases in call volume. VCAD calls stay at normal levels, slipping past detection while still disrupting operations.

Instead of crashing systems, VCAD attacks drain time and resources by keeping agents occupied with convincing, time-consuming conversations.

Why is Voice Channel AI Disruption (VCAD) So Hard to Prevent?

In contrast to previous robocall attacks that used brief, repeated messages, VCAD bots are able to speak, reason, and adapt, making them nearly identical to human callers. Due to their constant evolution, VCAD assaults are extremely resilient to conventional security solutions.

• Constantly Changing Tactics : Each attack is created differently every time. The bots change their voices, speaking styles, and phone numbers to avoid detection. They also learn from past failures, making security measures less effective.
• AI Sounds Like a Real Person : These bots copy natural human speech, including pauses and tone changes, so they don’t sound robotic. Unlike old robocalls that used fixed scripts, these bots respond in a flexible way, helping them avoid spam filters.
• Fake Caller IDs & Smart Adjustments: It is impossible to completely stop them since AI may produce phone numbers that look legitimate but are fake. The bots are also able to keep an eye on security systems and can adjust their approach in real time to review safeguards.

Voice Channel AI Disruption (VCAD) developing strategies make it a significantly more complicated and resilient threat than traditional call flooding attacks.

Future Trends and Evolving Threats

The use of lifelike voices by bots in AI-powered phone scams is making them more convincing, making it difficult to distinguish between human and automated calls. Deepfake technology allows scammers to mimic trusted people, tricking others into giving away personal information or money. Although there are improvements in detecting these scams, such as analyzing behavior and voice patterns or improving caller ID, scammers are likely to keep finding new ways to trick people.

To stay ahead of these evolving threats, detection methods and technology must be constantly improved. People and businesses can also protect themselves by learning about various scams and how they operate, which helps recognize the warning signs and reduces the chances of being targeted. Awareness and the use of modern prevention tools are key to fighting these fake attacks.

The worldwide increase in cyber threats affects all sectors including businesses and governments and private citizens. Research indicates that 50% of UK businesses faced cyberattacks in 2023 and the average cost of data breaches for companies in 2024 reached $4.88 million per case. Ransomware attacks recorded nearly 236.1 million attacks worldwide during the first half of 2022 as their frequency and complexity level continued to rise. The cyber threat known as voice channel AI disruption or call bombing disrupts systems while remaining unnoticed by many organizations.

Contrary to legitimate communication practices, call bombing involves bombarding a customer support process with AI generated calls to disrupt normal functioning. These attacks create extensive daily operational disruptions and compromise security procedures while providing an opportunity for cyber criminals to perform advanced malicious activities. The perpetrators hide their caller identity through sophisticated spoofing tactics which makes tracking down the original source of the calls extremely difficult. The growing cybercrime threat underscores the critical need for advanced defense measures and the corresponding effect on the 53.35 million US citizens who fell victim to cyber attacks during the first half of 2022.

Why the Need for Awareness

The enormous total losses from cybercrime incidents prove the urgent necessity for organizations to be proactive. The total cybercrime loss for US citizens reached $6.9 billion during 2021. In 2023, 1 in 2 American internet users had their accounts compromised globally and about 1 billion emails were released worldwide. The data reveals the high degree of vulnerability which both people and companies face in the face of attacks like voice channel AI disruption (VCAD). These risks will expand in number because we do not pay attention to properly adopt safety measures so they can strike new victims across a broad spectrum.

What is the impact of Voice Channel AI Disruption (VCAD)?

These malicious phone attacks generate problems greater than basic harassment through nuisance calls:

1. At the start of the scheme attackers initiate a few calls to create lengthy and resource-intensive interactions instead of conducting a large-scale distributed denial of service.
2. The extended phone calls consume agent time which stops them from addressing valid customer questions thus creating service delays along with increased frustration among customers.
3. The persistent phone use extends operational expenses for organizations which requires them to distribute additional resources while paying workers overtime and increasing staffing levels to reduce interruptions.
4. Attackers use such strategic calling methods because they create interactions which closely resemble standard customer service calls that automated detection systems typically cannot identify or prevent.
5. Continuous phone disruptions require emergency or customer support executives to spend excessive time on unwanted calls which directly impacts their operational efficiency.

Regulatory Countermeasures Remain Futile

The increasing number of cyber threats has led governments together with regulatory bodies to strengthen their efforts for threat mitigation. FCC is planning to launch a government-wide effort to understand the nature and extent of this breach, what needs to happen to rid this exposure in our networks, and the steps required to ensure it never happens again. Similarly, TRAI in India established strict regulations in 2024 which reduced spam call complaints by 20% over two months. Various regulatory bodies worldwide have established requirements which expect telecom providers to adopt anti-spoofing security technologies along with caller authentication platforms. The implemented security measures reduce some voice channel AI disruption risks but cybercriminals persistently discover new methods to bypass these protections.

Regulatory advancements have not stopped the resilience of cybercriminals since they employ advanced tools to circumvent security systems. Multiple jurisdictional operations of voice channel AI disruption (VCAD) networks create difficulties in their successful prosecution. The development of deepfake audio technology together with existing scams make phone-based fraud increasingly difficult to detect thus requiring immediate business and individual investment in cybersecurity enhancement.

Future Threats

Modern cybercriminals continuously improve their tactics which results in growing sophistication of their attacks. The combination of automation systems with large-scale botnets as well as modern fraud methods will drive the widespread adoption of call bombing incidents. The digital threat landscape is becoming more aggressive because cybercrime costs have soared globally while malware attacks grew by 358% during 2020 alone. Healthcare facilities alongside finance institutions along with government institutions continue being primary targets because their data carries substantial sensitivity. Voice channel AI disruption (VCAD) will build a greater danger for organizations and individual users unless businesses show proactive global action and make active investments in cybersecurity defense measures.

The recent escalating number of cyberattacks together with digital fraud requires complete security systems to protect people immediately. Businesses and individuals need to stay alert because sophisticated cybercriminals are using voice channel AI disruption (VCAD) in an increasing manner. Public authorities together with telecom regulators need to enhance their anti-fraud standards at the same time organizations require comprehensive cybersecurity systems. Today’s growing cybercrime rates demand organizations to develop awareness together with their security preparedness while adopting proactive security measures to defend against modern digital attacks.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 :  Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd, a leading audiovisual and IT solutions distributor, is proud to announce the successful completion of its participation at InfoComm India 2024. The three-day event, held from September 3rd to 5th at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, saw an overwhelming response from attendees and industry professionals.

Marking its 10th consecutive year at this prestigious event, Mindstec unveiled three groundbreaking products—MTC VR, Datapath Aetria, and Vizrt Virtual Studio Go—each designed to redefine the standards in control room management and immersive storytelling. These innovative solutions garnered significant attention, further establishing Mindstec as a critical player in the Indian audiovisual and IT landscape. A total of 14 products were displayed at the event, including Vizrt, B-tech, MTC Technologies, MTC Furniture, Kordz, Telycam, Datapath, T1V, Blustream, RTI, Uniguest, Netgear, Avocor Displays, and Christie Displays.

Sabarish N, Managing Director at Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd, expressed his gratitude for the positive reception: “We are thrilled with the response at InfoComm India 2024. The enthusiasm and interest shown by the attendees in our new products have exceeded our expectations. This event provided an excellent platform to demonstrate the capabilities of MTC VR, Datapath Aetria, and Vizrt Virtual Studio Go, and we are excited about the potential business opportunities these interactions will foster. We want to thank all our partners who helped us showcase our products at the event.”

Over the course of the event, Mindstec engaged with over 1000 customers, offering them hands-on experiences with a total of 14 cutting-edge products. The interactions with industry leaders and professionals were productive and paved the way for potential collaborations and partnerships.

Mindstec’s participation in InfoComm India 2024 reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the AV and IT sectors. As the company looks forward to future events, it remains dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Set to Showcase a new series of Cutting-Edge Technologies at the Three-Day Event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] : Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd, a leading distributor of audiovisual and IT solutions, is poised to launch three innovative new products at InfoComm India 2024. The event, scheduled from September 3rd to 5th at the Jio World Convention Centre, Pavilion 1-3, Jasmine Hall 1, marks Mindstec’s 10th consecutive year of participation in this premier industry exhibition, underscoring the company’s commitment to introducing the latest technological advancements to the Indian market. 

This year, Mindstec is proud to unveil three groundbreaking products that are set to redefine industry standards:

MTC VR: Developed by MTC VR technologies to revolutionize control rooms by offering real-time data management and seamless collaboration within a virtual reality environment. MTC VR is powered by Polywall to manage operations from any location, providing unprecedented flexibility and control within the workspace.

Datapath Aetria: Aetria is an integrated solution for the design, management, and operation of control rooms of any size. It simplifies complex workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and serves as an indispensable tool in modern control environments, making it a must-have for organizations seeking to optimize control room operations.

Vizrt Virtual Studio Go: This innovative product elevates the art of storytelling by enabling presenters to integrate augmented reality (AR) graphics and virtual sets into their presentations. Vizrt Virtual Studio Go creates an engaging and immersive experience for audiences, transforming ordinary presentations into dynamic visual narratives.

Commenting on the upcoming exhibition, Sabarish N- Managing Director at Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd, stated, ” Our sustained decade-long presence at InfoComm India underscores our deep commitment to delivering the most advanced audiovisual and IT innovations to the Indian market. This year, we are particularly proud to introduce MTC VR, Datapath Aetria, and Vizrt Virtual Studio Go—solutions that are poised to set new benchmarks in control room management and immersive storytelling. We anticipate meaningful interactions with industry leaders and professionals, where we will demonstrate how these cutting-edge technologies can drive operational excellence and transformative business outcomes.”

With an estimated 1,000 customers expected to visit over the course of the three days, Mindstec is prepared to engage with a diverse and global audience with 14 products on display for three days. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the latest advancements in audiovisual technology, interact with industry experts, and discover how these innovative solutions can transform their business operations.

About Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd: Mindstec Distribution Pvt Ltd is a leading distributor of audiovisual and IT solutions in India, renowned for its extensive portfolio of cutting-edge products from world-class brands. With a decade of consistent participation in InfoComm India, Mindstec continues to drive innovation and excellence in the AV and IT sectors, delivering top-tier solutions to customers across the country.

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Social media platforms like Twitter, Telegram and WhatsApp are changing the way we consume news. Users can now access real-time updates directly from the source, bypassing traditional news outlets. This shift in access and immediacy is undeniable, challenging the dominance of both print and online news platforms.

Supporting this transition is the ever-increasing access to smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets. More and more people are now accessing news and updates on their mobile phones. They do not have to be in front of a computer or TV screen to get the latest news updates. Moreover, devices like smartphones are now available to almost all age groups. From teenagers to senior citizens, everyone can access news and updates anytime, anywhere, as per their likes and preferences.

While social media shines in its speed and real-time updates, it often lacks the depth and analysis necessary for comprehensive understanding. This void presents an opportunity for online news and blogging platforms to remain relevant. For those seeking to delve deeper into complex issues, nuanced analysis informed by past, present, and future perspectives remain invaluable.

A readership analysis of social platforms and online news and blogging portal has revealed that web traffic continues to be robust. Of course, the overall traffic of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. is pretty high. As reported by Semrush, Twitter had 8.53 billion visits in November 2023. On the other hand, online news and blogging portals have relatively less traffic. For example, Newspatrolling.com had around 5 lakh unique visitors in November. If social media interactions are counted, monthly views are approximately 7 lakh per month for Newspatrolling.com .

Therefore, rather than viewing social media as the harbinger of doom for traditional news media, we should recognize their complementary roles. Each platform possesses unique strengths and weaknesses, catering to different audiences and needs. Social media excels at immediate updates and breaking news, while online news and blogs offer insightful analysis and in-depth perspectives.

This dynamic landscape presents abundant opportunities for both traditional and contemporary media to thrive. By leveraging their respective strengths, they can create a vibrant and diverse ecosystem that caters to the evolving needs of a digitally connected world. Ultimately, the future of news lies not in competition, but in collaboration and co-existence.