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A Guru for every Indian
The Prime Minister has promised AI training for one crore youth. The scarcity that forced India to ration learning is ending. By Rahul Patwardhan and Sriraj Mallick, CEO of Infopro Learning On August 15, from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister promised AI training for one crore young Indians and a free online coaching network. That is a statement of vision: every young Indian, not a lucky few, equipped for the economy being built around them. The question that follows every vis

Rahul Patwardhan
6 days ago6 min read


Why the world may need an AI stewardship treaty
AI is becoming the cognitive infrastructure upon which economies, governments and societies will increasingly depend. The same foundation models that accelerate scientific discovery can improve healthcare, education, manufacturing, agriculture and climate resilience.
Restricting access to frontier AI therefore shapes far more than national security. It determines who can innovate, who can compete, who creates economic value, and ultimately who prospers.

GBS Bindra
Aug 213 min read


Tech-driven sports
Nations that dominate Olympic sport share a common trait: systematic, long-term athlete development. They identify talent early, provide holistic support spanning training to mental health, and maintain transparency where merit, not patronage, determines opportunity.

GBS Bindra
Aug 193 min read


The Challenge of India’s Digital Sovereignty
In the modern world, digital infrastructure is the track on which commerce, government, and national security run

Manish Verma
Jul 304 min read


A National Cognitive Training Framework for Indian Athletes
This paper proposes a National Cognitive Training Framework that would integrate evidence-based cognitive assessment and training across the entire athlete development pathway, from school physical education through Olympic preparation. The framework prioritises scientific validity, cultural and linguistic adaptation, coach-led delivery, and indigenous platform development. Done properly, this represents an opportunity to address a structural gap in Indian sports policy while

Rahul Patwardhan
Mar 213 min read


Who Authorised the Algorithm? Agentic AI and Board Accountability
AI systems are increasingly making consequential business decisions autonomously: blocking transactions, approving loans, executing trades, and re-routing flight tickets without any human reviewing each decision in real time. Corporate boards must explicitly authorise which decisions AI systems can make independently, just as boards authorise lending limits or trading mandates for human executives. Without formal delegation frameworks, organisations face governance failures r

GBS Bindra
Jan 218 min read


What Is Public Interest Technology and Why India Needs It Now
Many technology systems that affect citizens: welfare platforms, education systems, sports, health systems, grievance portals, are not consumer products. They are extensions of the state.

GBS Bindra
Jan 53 min read


Selling to Algorithms: Buyer–Seller Dynamics in the Age of Autonomous AI Agents
With the advent of autonomous AI agents, the traditional roles of buyer and seller in market transactions are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Increasingly, it is AI agents, acting as digital representatives of their human principals, who negotiate, evaluate, and consummate transactions. These agents operate on behalf of end consumers or firms (buyers) and interact directly with corresponding seller agents to secure optimal outcomes.

Manish Verma
Nov 24, 20256 min read


When Capitalism Undermines Itself
Henry Ford understood that workers must also be customers. Modern capitalism has forgotten the lesson — and is slowly consuming its own demand.

Manish Verma
Oct 9, 20254 min read


The Climate Debt We Can't Ignore
Climate justice isn't just a moral imperative, it's a practical necessity. The countries most affected by climate change are also among the fastest-growing sources of emissions.

Manish Verma
Sep 24, 20255 min read


A Nationwide Athlete Management Vision within the Framework of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025
India, a nation of over a billion people, has long aspired to make its mark on the global sporting stage. While moments of triumph have inspired collective pride, the country’s overall Olympic performance remains modest when compared to nations with far smaller populations. This paradox has often been attributed not to a lack of talent, but to the absence of a systemic, long-term approach to athlete development. The passage of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 marks a

GBS Bindra
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Avinyum's response to the draft National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2025
Policy feedback: Embedding execution discipline to the draft National policy for skill development and entrepreneurship I. Introduction...

Avinyum Foundation
Aug 4, 20254 min read


Avinyum's response to the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025
Level playing field of fairness in Indian sports Avinyum commends the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for its proactive approach...

Avinyum Foundation
Apr 23, 20258 min read


Creative Degrowth: Charting a Sustainable and Innovative Future
As our world grapples with environmental challenges, a new vision—creative degrowth—offers a way to harness human ingenuity.

Manish Verma
Apr 11, 20257 min read


The AI Cold War: Why the US and UK’s Paris stance is a dangerous mistake
The 2025 Paris AI Action Summit was meant to be a moment of global unity—a declaration that artificial intelligence would be developed open.

GBS Bindra
Apr 2, 20253 min read


The DeepSeek wake-up call: What it means for the future of AI.
The market reaction to DeepSeek’s AI breakthroughs has been extreme. As the news spread, markets reacted, and investors were worried.

GBS Bindra
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Policy Proposal: Leveraging Ride-Hailing Services for Emergency Medical Transport in India
Uber, Ola and Rapido can potentially save precious lives. Executive Summary India’s healthcare system faces significant challenges in...

GBS Bindra
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Avinyum: Catalysts for a Better Tomorrow
Avinyum: Bridging policy, business, and technology to solve society’s biggest challenges.

Avinyum Foundation
Jan 1, 20252 min read
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