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Entrepreneurship is the cure for AI anxiety, says seer

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Madhusudhan Sai, spiritual leader, speaking at an interaction with the public in Bagalkot on Sunday (August 9).
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Entrepreneurship is the cure for AI anxiety. Today’s youth should become job creators and not just job seekers, Madhusudan Sai, founder of ‘One World One Family Mission’, said during an interaction with the public in Bagalkot on Sunday (August 9).

“With AI on the rise, it seems job opportunities will decrease in the coming days. The cure for this is to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Our youth should understand that change is constant and be prepared,’’ he said. “Indians are entrepreneurial by nature. But due to the fault of the education system, they have developed a mindset of thinking like clerks. Instead of asking for work from one person, we should give work to 10 people ourselves. Then, no matter what situation arises, we will face it,’’ he said.

He was speaking at the ‘Divya Samvad’ interaction held at the Basaveshwara Engineering College auditorium.

He answered questions raised by Veeranna Charantimath, former MLA and working president of Basaveshwara Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha.

“There are reports that say that one AI tool can do the work of 10 people. This is causing the highest job losses in the software sector, but our youth still dream of becoming engineers. However, AI will not cause much job loss in the education and medical sectors. It is estimated that our country now needs over one million teachers,’’ he said in response to a query.

“Some people say they can create my digital twin. But I ask what is the use of that? They say it will talk like me. It will answer questions like me. But I asked them, ‘Will it be able to love like me? Can it bless others like me?’ Such questions are hard to answer,’’ he said. He said that the Sathya Sai Human Development University will give ‘Krishi Rishi’ certificates to successful farmers in Bagalkot district from next year. They have already recognised 140 millet growers this year, he said.

B.N. Narasimha Murthy, president of Prashanti Balamandir Trust, spoke about the life and contribution of the seer. “Madhusudan Sai says with the power of experience that selfless service is possible to realise the Supreme Lord. He is continuing the world service revolution started by Sathya Sai Baba,’’ Dr. Murthy noted, adding, “Sathya Sai Sharannikethanam Gurukul (Residential School) is functioning at Chikkur village in Mudhol taluk of Bagalkot district. This campus, started in 2024, aims to provide completely free, residential, value-based education to children from economically backward families. Currently, 55 students are studying in the gurukul on the campus. Out of them, 64% are from rural areas, 35% are from families below the poverty line and 36% are first-generation students in their families.”

Srisail Sadashiv Diwan, a student of Sri Sathya Sai Sharanniketanam from Chikkur village in Mudhol taluk, shared his experience. “This gurukul has given me nature, discipline, food, and lessons. I learned the Bhagavad Gita, Subhasita, and Vedas here. When I grow up, I want to fulfil the wish of our Sadguru by becoming a teacher,’’ he said.

Dr. Charantimath asked the seer to give some advice to employees who kept asking him for regular increments. The seer replied that there was nothing wrong in asking for a salary increase as the prices of essential commodities continued to rise. He told the story of a doctor in the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital who donated blood to a patient he was treating. “If he was working only for salary, he would not have done that. Those who work responsibly like this become the assets of the organisation. We should all think like that doctor,” the seer said.

MPs Narayanasa Bhandage and Govind Karajol, Honorary Secretary of BVS Mahesh Athani, and others participated.

Published – August 09, 2026 06:49 pm IST

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Udhayanidhi distributes cheques to support ex-prisoners taking up entrepreneurship

admin — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:29:51 +0000

Udhayanidhi Stalin. File
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Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday (February 19, 2025) launched the distribution of cheques to the tune ₹3.75 crore to support 750 former prisoners taking up entrepreneurship.

Mr. Udhayanidhi handed over the cheques to former prisoners during an event organised in Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai by Tamil Nadu Discharged Prisoners Aid Society under the Prisons Department.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy CM recalled the initiatives undertaken by the DMK government for the betterment of prisons and towards the welfare of prisoners. “The government doesn’t consider prisons as places of punishment but as institutions for rehabilitation.”

Observing that some individuals might have received punishment over offences committed in a fit of rage or over various circumstances, Mr. Udhayanidhi said: “Let bygones by bygones. We should think that the coming days should be better.”

The Deputy CM called upon former prisoners to make use of the aid being distributed to them and make a future for themselves, keeping in mind only the interests and welfare of their family, friends, and relatives. “You should make use of this financial aid in the right way. Our government would stand by you in every way.”

Ministers S. Regupathy and P.K. Sekarbabu; Chennai Mayor R. Priya; Home Secretary Dheeraj Kumar; Director-General of Police Shankar Jiwal; Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Maheshwar Dayal; and senior officials were also present.

Published – February 19, 2025 03:59 pm IST

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Gen Z Rejects 9-5 Jobs, 76% Aim To Be Their Own Boss: Poll

admin — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:27:14 +0000

Of those surveyed, 39% of Gen Z believe they can start a business via smartphone.

Confident and digitally savvy, Gen Z is set to outshine millennials with their entrepreneurial spirit. A new poll highlights a growing trend of young people choosing to start their own businesses rather than work for others.

The research by Santander UK revealed that three quarters of Gen Z are seeking to “be their own boss” and are not planning to work a nine-to-five job for the rest of their career. 77 percent are confident in their ability to launch and run a successful business, and 39 percent back themselves to do so from their smartphone.

Half of those polled said that Gen Z and Millennials have an advantage when it comes to starting a business because they grew up in the digital age. In comparison, Gen X and Boomers say there were fewer opportunities to start a business in their younger years (34%) as there was more pressure to follow a traditional education and career path.

“Gen Z is proving to be the most entrepreneurial generation yet, and it’s no coincidence. Unlike previous generations, they’ve grown up fully immersed in the digital age, where information, tools, and global connections are just a click away. This constant exposure has fostered a mindset that values innovation and agility. With a deep understanding of digital landscapes, they’re not just prepared to start their own ventures – they’re uniquely positioned to outpace previous generations in turning ideas into reality,” said Sam Jones, Dragon’s Den star and founder of Gener8.

“It’s clear that digital-savvy Gen Z have a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit, but the qualities you need to succeed on your own aren’t bound by age – entrepreneurship is driven by passion, curiosity, and the desire to create something meaningful. Some develop these attributes early on, often sparked by a need to solve a problem. While others may discover a business drive later in life, perhaps after spotting a gap in the market,” said Mike Regnier, CEO, Santander UK.

The survey of 2,000 adults found that while Gen Z and millennials may be perceived as the most entrepreneurial, age is not a barrier to success.

This year, Santander saw more than 850 businesses apply for the awards, with Gen Z making up two-thirds of those that applied. The 100 that have been shortlisted cover a range of industries, including healthcare, sustainability, AI, and tech.

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