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AI Education in India: Essential Tools & Tips for Students to Stay Ahead in 2025

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 AI Education in India: Essential Tools & Tips for Students to Stay Ahead in 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword—it’s a present-day reality shaping everything from job markets to classroom learning. As tech leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft executives warn students to rethink the value of traditional degrees, the spotlight is on Indian universities: Are they truly prepared to teach AI in a way that equips students for the future? This blog explores the current state of AI education in India, the importance of practical skills and societal impact, and how students can leverage the best AI tools—including Perplexity, which many now prefer over ChatGPT for research—to stay ahead. Indian Universities and the AI Education Gap India’s top engineering institutions—like IITs and IIITs—are making strides in AI research and specialized programs. However, a recent survey highlighted by the Samvakti Journal of Research in Information Techno...

The Great Shift—Web3, Corporate Collapse & the Future of Work

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The Great Shift—Web3, Corporate Collapse & the Future of Work As we cross the midpoint of 2025, the world stands at the intersection of technological innovation, economic restructuring, and evolving social contracts. In India and across the globe, the fabric of work, business, and digital life is being rewoven—not with the thread of collapse, but with the fibers of adaptation, decentralization, and sustainability. This blog explores the realities behind mass layoffs, the promise and pitfalls of Web3, and the pragmatic path toward a sustainable, hybrid future. The Crumbling Illusion of Corporate Security Recent headlines have been dominated by sweeping layoffs in the technology sector. In 2025 alone, over 61,000 jobs have been cut across more than 130 companies, including giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and CrowdStrike 6  . Unlike previous downturns sparked by financial crises, this wave is driven by three interlocking forces: Macroeconomic Volatility: Geopolitica...

Is Hyper-Competitive Higher Education Making Students Lonely? How to Thrive Without Losing Yourself

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Introduction: Reclaiming Your Sanity in a System That Rewards Burnout Higher education promises growth, yet too often delivers anxiety, disconnection and exhaustion. Under relentless pressure to perform, many students feel they must choose between mental health and academic success. But what if that’s a false choice? Emerging research shows that the loneliness and burnout tied to competitive academic culture are systemic—but they’re not irreversible. With the right mindset shifts, students can reclaim control, align with their deeper purpose, and thrive without abandoning themselves.   The Research: How Competition Breeds Isolation Studies consistently show a troubling link between academic competitiveness and student loneliness: Glass (2024) critiques how scarcity mindsets perpetuated by universities normalize burnout, alienation, and performance anxiety. Kot & Yemini (2023) show that students in competitive academic environments frequently experience prolonged loneliness an...

Welcome to My Writing Portfolio

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About Me I’m Vaishnavi M , a student and emerging writer from India with a keen interest in topics that affect youth, education and society. Writing started as an academic task but quickly grew into a space for me to share ideas, reflect and connect through words. Purpose of This Blog This blog serves as my personal writing portfolio. It includes a selection of original articles and reflections that demonstrate my skills in research, analysis, and communication. I write about: Student life and mental well-being Education systems and social trends Personal insights and commentary on current issues What to Expect Each post is crafted with clarity and intention. I focus on: Clean structure and readability Thoughtful relevant topics Authentic voice with a professional tone Let’s Connect I welcome feedback, writing opportunities, and collaborations. Feel free to reach out. Email-   vaishnavimendu004@gmail . Thank you for visiting.