Welcome to The Digital India Podcast, your destination for insightful discussions on technology, innovation and the visionaries shaping India’s digital future. In this episode, host Mohd Ujaley sits down with Narain Karthikeyan – India’s first Formula 1 driver and founder of DriveX, an AI-driven startup revolutionising the used two-wheeler market.

From the racetrack to entrepreneurship, Narain shares his journey of speed, technology and business. They explore how DriveX addresses challenges in India’s mobility sector, the role of AI in transforming transportation and the parallels between F1 agility and startup scalability. The conversation also touches on road safety, regulatory changes and the future of sustainable mobility.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on innovation, risk-taking and what it takes to accelerate change in India’s evolving tech landscape. Buckle up – the conversation starts now.

Join 10-year-old Aaizah Zahra from Prometheus School Noida as she sits down with former Supreme Court Justice BN Srikrishna for a fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence.

In this special episode, they break down the advantages and risks of AI in simple, engaging terms—from how it simplifies everyday tasks to its creative potential in music, art and learning.

Justice Srikrishna also sheds light on cybersecurity challenges, comparing digital safety to locking away precious treasures.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this conversation blends a child’s curiosity with an expert’s wisdom, making AI accessible and exciting.

Tune in to discover how technology is shaping our future—and why we must use it wisely.

India’s Tech Talent: Driving the Global Cloud and AI Transformation

In this episode of The Digital India Podcast, host Mohd Ujaley, Editorial Director, Tech Observer Magazine, explores how India’s technology sector is shaping the future of global digital transformation. With the cloud services market projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, India now supplies 45% of the world’s cloud technology workforce. This episode examines what this means for businesses worldwide and how companies are leveraging India’s expertise.

We take a closer look at AHEAD, a US-based technology consulting firm that relies on over 500 professionals in India to deliver cloud strategies, AI solutions and managed services. Keith Odom, EVP at AHEAD, explains why India plays such a critical role in their global operations.

Key discussion points include:

• How India’s talent pool supports global cloud adoption

• The challenges companies face in implementing AI

• Balancing innovation with cost efficiency

• Why security has become the top priority in technology

• Industries leading digital transformation, including healthcare and finance

The episode also covers AHEAD’s plans to expand its workforce in India, highlighting the country’s growing importance in the tech industry.

Whether you work in technology, business or simply want to understand India’s role in digital innovation, this episode offers valuable insights.

The Digital India Podcast provides analysis of India’s technology landscape and its global impact.

Listen now to stay informed about the latest developments in tech.

The Indian life insurance industry is on a meteoric rise, projected to hit $200 billion by 2027. But with 73% of policyholders now preferring digital-first interactions (EY Survey), legacy players must evolve—or risk extinction.

In this episode of The Digital India Podcast, Mohd Ujaley (Editorial Director, Tech Observer Magazine) sits down with Kirti Patil, Joint President & CTO of Kotak Life Insurance, to unravel how the company’s "hollow the core" strategy has turbocharged digital adoption—shifting 80% of service requests to digital channels (up from just 25% pre-pandemic).

🔹 Jungle Mapping in Tech: Kirti compares her *30+ years in tech leadership* to navigating an uncharted jungle—where every step is a risk, a revolution or a bear trap.
🔹 AI’s Surprising Evolution: From email implementation in the '90s to today’s AI revolution—how conversational AI is reshaping insurance CX.
🔹 Phased Modernisation Wins: Why Kotak’s incremental approach—not Big Bang overhauls—is key to stable, scalable transformation.
🔹 Empathy in Automation: Can *AI-driven interactions* retain human warmth? How Kotak ensures *"human-in-the-loop"* design.
🔹 Leadership in Setbacks: As a woman in tech, Kirti shares how she steers teams through failures while keeping morale high.

Tune in for a masterclass in *digital resilience, strategic patience and tech-led empathy*—straight from one of India’s most seasoned insurance tech leaders.

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Welcome to The Digital India Podcast, where we explore how technology, leadership and innovation are shaping the future of India.In this exciting fourth episode, we have the privilege of hosting a distinguished leader and dedicated public servant – Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, Governor of Uttarakhand. Join us as we discuss his exceptional journey, his views on technology-driven governance and his vision for a digitally empowered India. 🇮🇳From his illustrious military career to his current role in fostering progress, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh offers unique insights on how technology can bridge divides, empower communities and strengthen the nation. Whether you are passionate about tech, policy or India’s digital evolution, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical wisdom. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to The Digital India Podcast for more insightful conversations with the leaders shaping our digital future.🎧 Listen now and join us on this journey.

Hello and a very warm welcome to The Digital India Podcast, where we speak with top technology leaders from government and enterprises driving digital transformation.

In this episode, I am joined by Mr. Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam, a US-based data protection company. He shares why India plays a pivotal role in Veeam’s growth strategy—contributing 45% business growth and emerging as a hub for talent and innovation. We discuss Veeam’s investments in R&D, customer support, and operations in India, along with insights into tackling data resilience challenges, combating ransomware, and leveraging AI in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Tune in for a compelling conversation on how India is shaping the future of Veeam and the global data ecosystem.

In this episode of Leader's Edge hosted by Mohd Ujaley, HUDCO CMD Sanjay Kulshrestha shares his experiences from his first year of leadership, discussing key challenges, achievements, and the strategic vision for expanding infrastructure financing. He explores HUDCO’s integration of technology, the importance of compliance, and ambitious goals to triple loan book growth by 2030. Tune in for insights into HUDCO’s role in shaping India’s development under the government’s vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

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Hey there! Welcome to Ujaley's Podcast where we talk to top technology leaders to understand what's going on in the world of technology.

Today, we are diving into a hot topic that has been making waves since last one week: the risks of forced updates in proprietary software, especially after the recent hiccups with Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

So, what’s the deal? Forced updates are those changes that tech companies push to your systems without asking you first. They can mess things up big time, like we have seen recently—from airport operation to dial 100 to critical healthcare services—all went for a toss, thanks to a single line of code going haywire.

We have got Dr. Doug Milburn, President and Founder of 45Drives, here to shed some light on this. He has got some strong opinions about why letting these updates happen without checking them first is a bad idea.

Dr. Milburn will talk about why businesses should look at open-source technologies for more control over their systems.

He will share some real-life stories, including how his own company got hit twice in one week because of these forced updates.

And he has got some great tips on how to keep your systems secure and reliable, even with all these changes happening.

So, stick around! We have got a lot to cover, and you would not like to miss it.