India’s economic future may not be decided by its billion-dollar technology companies alone. It may well be determined by the ability of millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to embrace artificial intelligence. The recent World Economic Forum report, Transforming Small Businesses: An AI Playbook for India’s SMEs, serves as a timely reminder that the next industrial revolution will not be fought in corporate boardrooms alone but in thousands of workshops, factories,

Technology should remain a tool in our hands, not become the master of our minds. Modern human life is surrounded by a strange kind of noisy silence. A smartphone is constantly in hand, while endless notifications, rapidly changing screens, and an uninterrupted flow of information compete for our attention. Though this may not physically exhaust the body, it deeply tires the mind. Even a few moments away from the phone can create restlessness. Sitting quietly feels difficult,