In an exclusive interview with Rajdeep Sardesai, Mohammed Ismail, brother of Mohammed Siraj, spoke about the Indian pacer's relentless 'never die' attitude - shaped in the streets of Hyderabad - and his rise from tennis-ball cricket to the highest level of the game.
Ismail reflected on Siraj's deep admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and the unwavering support he received from Virat Kohli, especially during tough phases in his career. "He backed me when I was down. He backed me when my performance was not up to the mark," Siraj had once told his brother.
He also recalled a defining moment in Siraj's life - the 2021 Australia tour - when the pacer lost his father but chose to stay back and play for India, fulfilling his late father's dream of seeing his son represent the country.
Speaking after Siraj's heroics helped India draw the five-match Test series against England 2-2, Ismail shared a brief conversation he had with his brother: "Yes, I spoke to him just a while ago. I congratulated him on behalf of my whole family. He was very, very happy. He was on the bus with the team, on their way to the hotel. He said, 'Bhai, I'm really tired. My body is totally exhausted.' But still, he wants to win matches for the country," Ismail told India Today in an exclusive interaction.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai at Davos, Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama spoke in fluent Hindi and slammed Donald Trump for his remarks and recalled his student days in India.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, technology pioneer and Vianai Systems CEO Vishal Sikka discusses the transformative potential of human-centered artificial intelligence. Sikka, the former CEO of Infosys, emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a powerful tool designed to amplify human abilities rather than replace them. Addressing the risks of the technology, he notes that 'AI systems hallucinate all the time' and stresses the urgent need for robust ethical standards and regulation. Sikka praises the Indian government's proactive stance on AI governance and expresses excitement for the upcoming AI summit in February 2024. He highlights education as the most critical global challenge AI can solve, sharing his vision of creating a 'billion entrepreneurs' in India who are AI-literate. The conversation also touches upon the 'AI gold rush' and the importance of building systems that serve genuine human needs and improve lives across the globe.
In an exclusive interview with India Today at Davos, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, shares his insights on the dual disruptions of Donald Trump’s presidency and the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence.
On this special broadcast, Salah Ahmed Jama, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, joins India Today to discuss the strengthening ties between the two nations. Responding to recent derogatory remarks by Donald Trump, Jama asserts, 'Somalia is a very viable state with great potential and prosperity despite enormous challenges.' Speaking fluently in Hindi, the Deputy Prime Minister recounts his formative years studying in Pune, Hyderabad, and Delhi, describing them as the best days of his life. He emphasizes the deep educational and historical relationship between Somalia and India, noting that even the Somali President is an alumnus of Indian institutions. Jama highlights Somalia's resilience since the 1990s and its current efforts to forge strategic partnerships with global players like India. The conversation also takes a personal turn as he shares his love for Indian culture and cuisine, specifically mentioning dal makhani as a personal favourite, while inviting the world to see a more accurate and positive picture of his country.
