Being a member of the Metaverse-related Working Group at the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, I had the privilege of speaking on the topic: “Immersive Intelligent World – The Shift We Are Living Through” My talk focused on how the metaverse is shaping the future of the internet, and how we can begin preparing for this transformation today.

As we close 2025 and step into 2026, this moment offers more than a calendar transition—it offers clarity. The past year tested assumptions, accelerated adoption, and forced recalibration across technology, business, and society. For me personally, 2025 was a milestone year. After reflecting on two decades in the industry, I published my second book, Jagjeevan: Living Larger Than Life, in both Hindi and English, while continuing to engage readers through Exploring the Metaverse.