A milestone moment for AIJ as it completes one year of empowering young storytellers < Back Storytelling Lab Update: AIJ Celebrates First Anniversary: A Year of Gen Z Storytelling & AI Exploration Hyderabad, Telangana 20 Jun 2021 A milestone moment for AIJ as it completes one year of empowering young storytellers In June 2021, AI Journal (AIJ) marked its first anniversary , celebrating a year of innovation, creativity, and impactful storytelling driven by Gen Z contributors. Launched by SOIL |. School of Innovation & Leadership, the journal has evolved into a vibrant platform where artificial intelligence meets narrative thinking . Storytelling as a Core Skill At the heart of AIJ lies a simple yet powerful idea— storytelling is an art . It enables individuals to communicate ideas, share perspectives, and inspire action. From students to professionals, storytelling plays a critical role across domains—whether it is explaining a product, communicating change, or presenting a vision. At SOIL, interns are trained to build fact-based narratives , transforming complex AI concepts into clear, engaging, and relatable stories for readers. A Year of Diverse Ideas and Exploration Over the past year, AIJ has built a strong repository of thought-provoking articles contributed by Gen Z storytellers. Topics have spanned across: Autonomous Vehicles AI in Sports Smart Factories Education and Digital Transformation AI in Astronomy This diversity reflects not just curiosity, but the ability of young minds to explore the future across industries and even beyond Earth . Voices from the Community The journey of AIJ has been shaped by its contributors. Reflecting on his experience, Surya Pranav (Grade 10, Gen Z Contributor) shared how the platform enabled him to write and publish well-structured articles on AI and real-world topics, while also learning the foundations of entrepreneurship through venture-based learning. The initiative also received encouragement from industry leaders, including J. A. Chowdary, who congratulated the AIJ team on successfully completing one year of impact. A Growing Movement In just one year, AIJ has demonstrated how storytelling can be a powerful tool to bridge technology and human understanding . By enabling young creators to express ideas and explore AI through narratives, the platform has created a new model of learning—one that is creative, exploratory, and future-focused . Looking Ahead As AI Journal celebrates this milestone, it continues its mission to nurture the next generation of storytellers, innovators, and thinkers. Happy Birthday, AIJ—here’s to many more years of stories, ideas, and impact. Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Venue: T-Works, Raidurgam < Back 6D PUPS - Clay Prototyping Workshop Hyderabad, India 26 May 2025 Venue: T-Works, Raidurgam The workshop provided a vibrant and interactive space for participants to reconnect with the timeless craft of clay modeling. Guided by experienced mentors and practitioners, attendees delved into the fundamentals of shaping , modeling , and prototyping with clay. The session blended traditional hand-building techniques with contemporary approaches to product design, offering a comprehensive introduction to working with natural materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrVhKEy0bck Participants engaged hands-on with clay, exploring its potential as a medium for both artistic expression and functional prototyping. With expert instruction and a creative atmosphere, the workshop offered a fun and inspiring entry point into the world of clay modeling. Venue: T-Works, Raidurgam Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Empowering Student-Driven Antibiotic Discovery Through Global Partnership < Back Announcing 6D Tiny Earth Collaboration Hyderabad, India 10 Jun 2024 Empowering Student-Driven Antibiotic Discovery Through Global Partnership We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between 6D.Varsity and Tiny Earth , an international network headquartered at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) , University of Wisconsin–Madison. Spearheaded by Mr. Srikanth Talluri , Founder Chair of 6D.Varsity , this partnership aims to bring cutting-edge, student-powered antibiotic drug discovery training and research programs to schools and colleges across India. Founded by Dr. Jo Handelsman – Director of WID , former Associate Director for Science at the White House OSTP , and a leading expert in microbial diversity – Tiny Earth empowers students to address the global crisis of antibiotic resistance through hands-on research and mentorship. This collaboration will: Establish Tiny Earth Chapters across India under the 6D.Varsity framework Launch the School of Antibiotic Research (SoAR) initiative Provide expert training to educators and researchers Connect Indian students to a global network of young scientists The 6D–Tiny Earth collaboration is a bold step toward building a purpose-driven scientific workforce ready to solve real-world challenges through collaborative, meaningful research. Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Tiny Steps for a Bright Future ! < Back 6D Leadership visits Dr. Jo Handelsman, Director, Wisconsin Institute of Discovery Wisconsin, India 16 Sept 2024 Tiny Steps for a Bright Future ! Collaboration based visit to Tiny Earth , University of Wisconsin-Madison Our Co-Founders Ms. Usha Sripathineni & Mr. Srikanth Talluri with Dr. Jo Handelsman & team. Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Future of Enterprise with AI < Back Mr. Srikanth Talluri @ Kavion.ai Platform Launch at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad, India 14 Feb 2026 Future of Enterprise with AI Mr. Srikanth Talluri, Founder & CEO of 6D.Works , was invited by Mr. Sanjeev Deshpande , Suneetha Vegasana @ Team Kavion.ai , as a distinguished panelist at the launch of the Platform held at Ramoji Film City on 14 February 2026. Co-Panelists - Krishna Vasi Reddy, CIO, UKMPL & DHPL Rajesh Kosuri, Country Head, MTIC India Bhupendra Chopra, Co-Founder & CRO, Kanerika Inc. Vasu Adunutula, Founder & CEO, Pragya MV Reddy, SVP & Head – Cloud Services, Jio Platform Dilip Kastala, CIO, Aurobindo Biologics The launch of Kavion.ai marked a significant milestone in advancing AI-led enterprise transformation. The platform aims to enable organizations to build structured enterprise memory systems and leverage data intelligence for improved strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. The event brought together members of Confederation of Indian Industry colleagues and International Startup Foundation , industry leaders, technology innovators, and enterprise decision-makers to discuss emerging shifts in Data Intelligence, Enterprise Memory, and the Future of Work. #futureofwork #dataintelligence #enterprisememory #ai #msme #fow2 #6D Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Recognizing Outstanding Students, Instructors and Principals in a first-of-its-kind Awards Ceremony < Back Government of Telangana and CII join hands to empower ITI Transformation Hyderabad, India 5 Jul 2025 Recognizing Outstanding Students, Instructors and Principals in a first-of-its-kind Awards Ceremony Transformation of #ITI (Industrial Training Institute) - a pivotal step towards creating Industry Ready #Talent Pipelines for #manufacturing & #services industry . Govt of Telangana, Confederation of Indian Industry collaborates in this direction towards “Imparting Quality to Skills” for the big wave of industrial growth coming our way. A first ever #AwardCeremony to all the Students, Instructors & Principals of ITIs who achieved success within their realms through commitment and perseverance Honble Minster for Labor, Employment Training & Factories for TG - Mr. Vivek G Venkataswamy, Principal Secretary Mr. Dana Kishore along with the Leadership of Technical Education (TG), CII TG delegation and Supporing Partners were present at the event. #ciitelangana #ciisouthernregion #cii4india #govtoftelangana #labor #employment #training #factory #transformation #awards #rejoice #ecosystem #recognition #india #industry LinkedIn Url Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

6D.Talk at The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad < Back Career Talk : The Future in Biology Hyderabad, India 28 Jun 2025 6D.Talk at The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad Ms. Usha S. Talluri (Co-Founder, 6D) and a biochemical researcher with global experience, delivered an inspiring session on " Careers and the Future in Biology " to high school students and parents at The Shri Ram Universal School , Hyderabad . Her talk highlighted that while 70% of Indian biology students aim for MBBS, only a fraction succeed — yet biology offers a vast universe of opportunities beyond medicine. From synthetic biology and biofuels to neurotech, marine biotech, and bio-AI, students were introduced to cutting-edge career paths shaping India’s future . Ms. Usha emphasized Hyderabad’s role as a biotech hub and invited students to think like Future Scientists and Techies , solving real-world problems through biology and innovation. The session left the audience energized and informed, planting seeds for purpose-driven, futuristic careers. #FutureScientists #FutureTechies #PUPS #6DVarsity #CareerTalks Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

From “Create to Learn” to Global Impact — Venture Lab Students Built a Free, AI-Powered Education Platform for CBSE Learners < Back Venture Lab Update: Ask Anjlee v2.0, Launched as Full-Scale Mobile App with Conversational & Visual Learning Experience Hyderabad, Telangana 22 Feb 2022 From “Create to Learn” to Global Impact — Venture Lab Students Built a Free, AI-Powered Education Platform for CBSE Learners Building on the success of its chatbot-based predecessor, Venture Lab students launched Ask Anjlee v2.0 in February 2022—a full-fledged mobile application designed to deliver a richer, more immersive learning experience for CBSE students. Transitioning from a chat interface to a dedicated app, v2.0 marked a significant leap in both design and functionality, combining conversational AI with an intuitive visual user experience. From Chat to Comprehensive Learning Platform While v1.0 established the power of conversational learning, v2.0 expanded it into a multi-dimensional platform. The mobile app integrates: Conversational AI assistance for interactive learning Visual content interfaces for better concept clarity Structured navigation across subjects and topics Enhanced user experience (UX) tailored for young learners This evolution allowed students to not only ask and learn, but also explore, visualize, and practice concepts seamlessly. Scaling Access, Deepening Engagement The mobile app format enabled Ask Anjlee to scale its offerings significantly, including: 25,000+ curated lectures across CBSE subjects 60,000+ practice questions for continuous learning Personalized learning journeys powered by AI The platform retained its core principle— free access for all —ensuring that affordability would never be a barrier to quality education. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/99b8d7_5074242c1f264c88a903b3e4594f58f5/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 A Venture Lab Outcome, Evolving with Purpose Ask Anjlee v2.0 continues to reflect the Venture Lab approach—where students move from idea to execution, and from prototype to scalable impact. What began as a chatbot during a crisis has now evolved into a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem. With its growing reach and expanding capabilities, Ask Anjlee is steadily progressing toward its larger mission: enabling millions of children across the world to access foundational education through technology. Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

A 3-Day Training for Future-Ready Educators at BioNest, University of Hyderabad < Back 6D GURU – Scientific Research Instructors (SRI) Faculty Development Program on Antibiotic Drug Discovery Hyderabad, India 24 Oct 2024 A 3-Day Training for Future-Ready Educators at BioNest, University of Hyderabad The inaugural edition of 6D GURU – Scientific Research Instructors (SRI) Faculty Development Program was successfully conducted as a 3-day immersive workshop at BioNest, University of Hyderabad , with a thematic focus on Antibiotic Drug Discovery . Organized by 6D.Varsity in collaboration with Tiny Earth , this hands-on training initiative was designed to equip faculty, researchers, and educators. Anchored by the vision of creating a purpose-driven scientific workforce , the 6D GURU-SRI platform is set to become a catalyst for transforming science educators into impactful research mentors and strengthening India’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to the global antibiotic resistance challenge. With BioNest providing a cutting-edge bioinnovation environment and 6D.Varsity leading academic transformation, this initiative marks a key milestone in reimagining science education through faculty-first transformation . Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Driving Policy and Impact for Future-Ready Education < Back Mr. Srikanth Talluri Appointed Co-Convener of CII Telangana – Education & Skills Panel for 2025–26 Hyderabad, India 21 Apr 2025 Driving Policy and Impact for Future-Ready Education We are pleased to announce that Mr. Srikanth Talluri , Founder Chair of 6D.Varsity , has accepted the role of Co-Convener, CII Telangana – Education & Skills Panel for the year 2025–26 . With his deep-rooted commitment to innovation in education, workforce development, and purpose-driven leadership, Mr. Srikanth brings a bold vision to the panel — one that prioritizes last-mile impact, equitable access, and transformative skill-building for India’s youth. Under his leadership, the panel is expected to engage in meaningful policy dialogue, collaborative ecosystem building , and the creation of scalable models for skill development across the region. This new role reflects a continued alignment between 6D’s mission and CII’s national agenda to empower learners, educators, and institutions toward a future-ready India . We look forward to your support and partnership as we contribute to shaping policies and programs that matter — for education, for skills, and for the greater good. Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host

Industry Leader Panel Discussion < Back Women Leadership Dialogue: Grit, Grace & Purpose @ Reckitt GCC Hyderabad, India 12 Nov 2025 Industry Leader Panel Discussion 6D.Varsity Co-Founder and Vicechair, Ms.Usha Sripathineni , recently took the stage at the Reckitt Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad as part of the “ Grit, Grace & Purpose ” panel, offering deep insights into her two decades of professional experience and the founding philosophy behind 6D.Varsity. The Panel discussion featured other industry leaders Anita K Manda Executive Vice President Broadridge | Founder of The ProjeKT40 Kamini Jha Vice President - Clients & Industries EY Subhadra U SVP, Enterprise Data, AI and Automation Warner Bros. Discovery Swetha Yalamanchili Senior Director – Platform Engineering at ViaPlus by VINCI Highways Katie Moore Director Global Medical Tech & Sales, IT&D Mead Johnson Nutrition, Reckitt Carly Mason Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations Mead Johnson Nutrition, Reckitt Usha Sripathineni's discussion on "Grit, Grace, & Purpose" was a reflection of her two-decade professional journey and the founding principles of 6D.Varsity. She detailed how these three concepts continue to guide her path and shape her unique leadership philosophy. Grit Usha explained that the concept of Grit was shaped by two unexpected teachers: her grandmother and fungus , the organism central to her research. She learned that fungus is "very hard to kill," teaching her resilience, and she noted that in times of crisis, fungus engages in autophagy (self-eating) to survive. This perspective on resilience became a significant inspiration for her journey in science. Grace She linked Grace to the journey of building 6D.Varsity. While the conventional global advice suggests that 6D.Varsity should "start in Silicon Valley," she explained that purpose led them to begin in Hyderabad , a choice she believes "time will validate" . Purpose Usha defined Purpose as the force behind the 6D.Varsity micro-varsity ecosystem. This purpose drives the creation of specialized curriculums, such as Future-Scientist, Future-Techie, Future-Farmer , and Future-Preneur , designed to help young minds lead the future, not just adapt to it . She detailed how her own journey was anchored in purpose, starting with an early inspiration to produce vaccines that were "very affordable for the third world country" . A crucial realization came about 10 years ago when she saw a poster suggesting that humans would soon be "competed with artificial intelligence and bot software" for jobs. This solidified her purpose to focus on bringing in high-order talent and providing education centered on problem solving and thinking about the future. Leadership and Transformation Usha's leadership transition involved moving from an individual contributor role to establishing an entirely new learning ecosystem. This required her to be highly resourceful, or to apply jugaad (the Indian term for resourceful problem-solving), as she had to "discover what is being done already" and what needed to be done differently. Key aspects of her talk on leadership and transformation included: Being Resourceful: For 6D.Varsity, she had to literally "bring in your own job" and find all the resources necessary for her team. She "knocked doors across the globe," bringing in students and mentors from places like Carnegie Melon University, National University of Singapore, University of Cardiff, USA and the UK to help build solutions. Empowering Others: She emphasized that her goal is to be an "enabler," not a controller, recognizing the potential in others and driving initiatives that create business impact. Problem-Solving Focus: She highlighted the real-world impact of 6D.Varsity, such as the creation of Ask Anjlee , an internet-based solution built by students (ages 13 to 24) to deliver daily study packets to children who had fallen out of the education system during the COVID pandemic. This project demonstrated how students can learn how problems are solved and how real-age solutions are being produced . The Power of Choice: Usha shared that her early career involved working multiple disciplines, which forced her to become strong in learning and upgrading herself to create a personal purpose. She concluded that leadership comes naturally when it is "anchored in purpose" . Finally, Usha noted a positive shift in the movement for inclusion, stating that she sees it "evolving — moving from women-centric conversations to shared responsibility across genders," which she views as a shift worth celebrating. The discussion included powerful stories from fellow distinguished influencers, who shared actionable insights on career advancement and managing multiple roles: Courage and Opportunity: They asserted that opportunities come to those who "run to the fire" —seeing problems and solving them instead of running away. The need for "courage to dream, pursue and fail," adding that difficult people often make you work harder to learn more. The Myth of Balance: Work-life balance as a "blissful chaos" and a myth . Professionals must identify their "life sentence" (when a strength, like ownership, becomes a limitation) and learn to ask for help. Visibility and Confidence: Panelists offered final motivating advice, encouraging women to be visible and confident. One key piece of advice was: "don't wait for anybody to get you a chair or a seat on the table. Sit on the table" . Another offered a perspective shift on self-doubt: don't think, "What if I fail?" but rather, "What if you fly?" Communication is Key: They highlighted the necessity of speaking "in the language of the listener" to ensure coaching and messages are received by diverse teams, advising the use of communication training like DISC and Insights . ( Dominance , Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness for DISC; Colors for Insights) The session was hosted by the Reckitt Global Capability Centre Hyderabad leadership team Chakravarthy Aravapalli Regional CIO (ASEAN/EU) - Mead Johnson Nutrition | Center Head Ishadarshi P Mishra Head of HR - Global Hub Sunil Pal HR Business Partner The event served as a major platform for Reckitt, which also announced the launch of two new diversity initiatives, " Innovate Her " and " Lean In Circles ," aimed at building a supportive ecosystem for women in technology, especially following an "exponential spike" that achieved 52% diversity in hiring for management and above this year. #GritGracePurpose #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #Inclusivity #Empowerment #6DVarsity #FutureofWork #FutureofWorld #FutureScientists #FutureTechie #Reckitt #InnovateHer #LeanInCircle #VikasitBharat #Bharat2047 #TelanganaRising2047 #TelanganaRising #Telangana2047 #Hyderabad #Education #GlobalEducation #EconomicVision #Pharma #Lifesciences #Innovation #IndustryGrowth #Startups #SmartIndia #FutureReady #Leadership #Collaboration #SustainableDevelopment #Healthcare #TechEcosystem #BioProS #6DVarsity #6DWorks #6DThinking #SOIL #BioProS Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. 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HR leaders and Taskforce members collaborate to shape the vision and focus areas of the proposed CII Telangana CHRO Forum. < Back CII Telangana HR & IR Taskforce Holds Brainstorming Session on CHRO Forum Hyderabad, Telangana 5 Jun 2026 HR leaders and Taskforce members collaborate to shape the vision and focus areas of the proposed CII Telangana CHRO Forum. The CII Telangana HR & IR Taskforce convened a brainstorming session on June 5, 2026 , to deliberate on the vision, objectives, and strategic focus areas of the proposed CII Telangana CHRO Forum . The session brought together Taskforce members from industry and academia to develop a collaborative platform that will enable Chief Human Resource Officers to exchange best practices, address emerging workforce challenges, foster industry-academia partnerships, and drive innovation in Human Capital Management. Ms. Usha Sripathineni, Co-Founder, 6D.Varsity & 6D.Works, and Member of the CII Telangana HR & IR Taskforce , actively participated in the discussions, contributing recommendations on strengthening collaboration between the HR & IR and Education Panels, building future-ready talent pipelines, and equipping organizations to effectively engage with the Gen Z workforce. The brainstorming covered several strategic themes, including: AI and the Future of HR Competency Development and Future Skills Industry-Academia Collaboration Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Multigenerational Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship HR Benchmarking and Knowledge Sharing Policy Advocacy and Best Practices The recommendations and insights generated during the session were subsequently incorporated into the proposed focus areas of the CII Telangana CHRO Forum , which were presented during the CII Telangana Exclusive CHRO Roundtable held on June 11, 2026 . #6DWorks #CIITelangana #CHROForum #AgenticAI #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #WorkforceTransformation #HRLeadership #PeopleStrategy #CompetencyDevelopment #IndustryAcademia #FutureSkills Previous Next Partner with 6D.Varsity Institution Host a 5.OIL Micro-Varsity at your campus and become a core node of the 6D Global Campus Circuit (6D.GCC)—positioning your Institution as a Future of Work & World incubator. Be a 5.OIL Host Corporate Host a 6D.Micro-Varsity instance at your premises. Unlock the Future of Work and World. Be a 5.OIL Host