Hyderabad is absolutely buzzing with AI energy — Krisperit’s cosmic compass whirred, pointing him to that city. He zipped in for a quick dash there and surfaced with fascinating finds:
The AI City is coming: The Telangana government is building a 200-acre AI City near Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road. It’s designed as a futuristic hub to host:
- AI research and development
- Startups and global tech firms
- Smart infrastructure and co-working spaces.
The foundation stone is expected to be laid soon, with a Public-Private Partnership steering the build.
Talent and Innovation: Hyderabad produces thousands of tech graduates annually, with institutions like IIT Hyderabad and IIIT Hyderabad leading the charge. T-Hub’s MATH incubator nurtures around 100 AI startups at a time.
Global Tech and Startups: Tech Giants like Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon have Global Capability Centers at Hyderabad. Over 3,000 AI startups are pushing frontiers, working on everything from generative AI to agricultural robotics. The Telangana AI Mission (T-AIM) is also crafting region-specific datasets to improve AI accuracy.
Forecast: The AI sector is expected to create 5,000+ jobs and draw huge investments, helping Telangana inch toward a US $1 trillion economy ambition.
Unity in Diversity: Hyderabad is an exemplary example and thrives as a mosaic — people of every background living in harmony, seasoning life with their famous Biryani and a generous spirit.
Krisperit’s Cosmic Bump into Chaos: While the Hyderabadis, as the people are affectionately called, are enlightened and joyful, one thing remains elusive: traffic sense. It’s a full-throttle nightmare for outsiders — with chaos reigning day and night on city roads. How the locals managed, was beyond Krisperit.
Enter the Samaritan: Krisperit met Naresh Raghavan, a Hyderabadi who lived 25 years in the USA. On returning, he was stunned by the disorder on the roads and decided to act. He authored one of India’s first Driving Manuals, saying: “Road rules & defensive driving were created so we can reach our destinations safe & stress free. I can help you get there.”
He runs an Organization called TopDriver India, that aims to educate people and create awareness on all the right practices while using various roads.
With easy to understand pictures & videos giving instructions, the driving rules are explained for easy recall.
Even a seasoned driver will find their easy-to-use Driver Manuals interestingly useful. While these are specifically designed for the Indian driver on India’s road conditions and rules, anyone interested can learn a few memorable tips & tricks. Currently, these manuals are available for sale in English, Hindi and Telugu languages. Just select and scan the QR code and you will be halfway across to owning one.