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NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Real Issue Is...": Shark Tank Judge Jabs Donald Trump Over Harvard Ban
CEO Anupam Mittal took a jibe at Donald Trump over his crackdown on Harvard University, saying the "real issue" was that the US President couldn't get into an Ivy League school. "I bet the real issue is that Trump couldn't get into Harvard," Mr Mittal wrote on X. I bet the real issue is that Trump couldn't get into @Harvard???? — Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) May 29, 2025 The Shark Tank India judge's scathing criticism came a day after US District Judge Allison Burroughs extended the temporary order blocking the Trump administration from revoking the prestigious institution's ability to enrol foreign students. Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after its Secretary Kristi Noem sent a letter asking the institution to comply with the administration's orders. As Mr Mittal's went viral on X, several users shared their views, with some claiming that the Republican leader was at loggerheads with Harvard because the institution reportedly did not accept his youngest son Barron Trump. However, US First Lady Melania Trump put these rumours to rest, calling them "completely false". She insisted her son had never applied to Harvard. "Barron did not apply to Harvard and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false," Nicholas Clemens, Melania Trump's communications director, said in a statement. On Thursday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons sent a letter to the country's oldest and richest institution, saying it had 30 days to respond to allegations such as fostering anti-semitism and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. Harvard, in its lawsuit, claimed the DHS did not follow administrative procedures and failed to offer a 30-day window to respond. In a court filing, the institution's director of immigration services, Maureen Martin, said that an atmosphere of "profound fear, concern, and confusion" has been witnessed due to the Trump administration's efforts to stop foreign students' enrollment. The official added that domestic students also showed interest in transfer and deferring, for they felt their experience would not remain the same without an international student body. The US administration is seeking several changes in Harvard's governance to align it with Donald Trump's vision. These demands have been rejected by the institution.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Anupam Mittal On Donald Trump's Immigration Policy: ‘He Didn't Get Into Harvard'
Last Updated: Anupam Mittal in a recent post warned that the new changes could harm the US economy and its position as a leader in innovation. Anupam Mittal, the founder of and a judge on Shark India, has expressed strong criticism of the current US immigration policies. He is concerned about how these policies affect international students. In a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal warned that these changes could harm America's economy and its position as a leader in innovation. Mittal started his post with a sarcastic remark about President Donald Trump. He wrote, 'Trump's real problem? He probably didn't get into Harvard University." After this, he focused on the important role that international students play in the US economy. He pointed out some key facts: 'Now international students, the ones who bring $44B to the U.S. economy, create 378K+ jobs, and lead 80% of unicorns — are the villains?" Mittal asked this question to highlight how unfair it is to blame these students. Sharing his own story, Mittal said, 'I studied in Boston College on a full scholarship. I built companies because I was allowed to question, debate, and belong." He believes that the current immigration approach is harmful and will slow down the country's growth. He added, 'If you want to make America great again, maybe stop pushing out the people who actually helped build it." Mittal criticised the policy by saying it is not based on good economic or strategic reasons. He stated, 'This isn't policy. It's ego. And it's bad math." In conclusion, Mittal wrote, 'And trust me, we immigrants? We know how to pivot just as I did & moved back to India." In the comment section, many agreed with the points raised by Mittal. One user commented, 'Plot twist: Immigrants aren't stealing jobs, just outperforming the syllabus." Another said, 'Well said, Anupam! Innovation thrives in diverse environments. Instead of pushing talent away, we should be fostering a space where bright minds—regardless of nationality—can continue building and contributing." 'Immigrants don't just contribute, they build. Pushing them out isn't just bad policy… It's bad business. How long can America afford to ignore math?" an individual pointed out. Someone else added, 'Pushing talent away is like saying no to money. 80% of unicorns having immigrant founders, just shows how much outsiders have shaped the US economy." The Trump administration recently sent a formal notice of intent to Harvard to withdraw the university's certification under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program which allows Harvard to enroll non-US students. The move has received a lot of backlash. Now, Harvard has been given 30 days to respond to this notice. First Published:
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Content now like ‘roti-sabzi': Anupam Mittal calls out ‘thumb warrior' generation
Anupam Mittal, founder of and a judge on Shark Tank India, has shared a heartfelt post on LinkedIn that is resonating with many, especially parents. He opened up about how technology, social media, and artificial intelligence-driven content are reshaping our daily lives, often in ways we don't even notice. What struck a chord with many was a story about his seven-year-old daughter: her day might begin innocently with Peppa Pig, but before long, she's pulled into what Mittal described as a 'vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos'. This isn't just about kids, though. He pointed out that adults aren't immune either. Every day, we're passively consuming AI-packaged quotes and shallow content as if it's become part of our routine–'like roti-sabzi,' he said. Mittal's message isn't a rant against technology. He's still optimistic about India's potential, confidently stating, 'Yes, I believe the next wave of global entrepreneurs will come from India. I have put my money on it.' But his optimism is laced with concern. He warns that we might also be creating a culture dominated by distraction–what he calls 'thumb warriors,' people who are 'overstimulated, under-inspired' and oddly comfortable with it. Mittal reflected on how India 'leapfrogged straight to Reels' unlike the West, which transitioned slowly from the radio to television to the internet. With a billion smartphones in our hands, we've turned vast intellectual potential into endless hours of short-form entertainment–prank videos, choreographed dances, and a deluge of algorithm-driven 'wisdom', according to him. It's this shift that worries Mittal most. 'We're raising a generation that doesn't play. Teens that don't talk. Adults that don't think – just scroll,' he observed, adding that as AI evolves, this constant stimulation was only going to get more intense. It's both a massive opportunity and, as he puts it, a 'Black Mirror episode no one signed up for'. Mittal made it clear that he's not offering a solution or asking people to delete their apps. He's speaking as a concerned father who wants people to pause and reflect. In the end, he leaves readers with a question that lingers, 'How do we make sure the India we're building doesn't forget to look up?' The post went viral on Linkedin and many shared their views. A user wrote, 'Yes, there's overstimulation. But not all scrolling is mindless. Many are creating, learning, building audiences, even launching businesses all from their phones. This generation isn't lost they're evolving differently. Fast. Visually. Algorithmically. I believe, our job isn't to fight the scroll it's to guide what fills it. Let's not write off a billion brains too quickly. Let's help them channel it.' Another person agreed with Mittal and wrote, 'Couldn't agree more! I see people around me, staring into their mobile screens (more like lost in the loop of endless scrolling). We need to take conscious efforts to pull away from this vortex from time to time.' A third person commented, 'Absolutely agree. Deleting social media isn't the real solution. But drowning in AI wisdom all day is just like digging into the sea: endless, overwhelming, and often directionless. After all, even too much roti-sabzi can be harmful.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's real brain drain is to social media, warns Anupam Mittal: 7 ways your feed is crippling your academic potential
India, the land that bestowed the world with "zero," is currently raising a generation addicted to zero-attention content. As the country champions its growth in becoming the 4th largest economy, outpacing Japan, and advances in global tech and education, a silent crisis is simmering, one that does not involve immigration lines. The brain drain to Silicon Valley has always dominated the headlines. However, the present exodus is happening within. The youngsters are ecstatically bidding adieu to focus, creativity, and ambition to enter the world of social media, a realm of doomscrolling. Alas, this brain drain cannot be captured by statistics or visa quotas. It is measured through missed deadlines, shrinking attention spans, and an inability to sit through a lecture without checking social media thrice. There was a time when reading was the most preferred pastime. Now? An obsolete act. Mobile phones have substituted books, hobbies, and friendships. India's academic engine, once synonymous with discipline and drive, is being dulled by dopamine loops fed by reels, shorts, and swipes. A billion screens, a silent collapse India embodies the world's largest youth population, the stakes couldn't be higher. Students, the cornerstone of the country, the very demographic tasked with moulding the future, are increasingly shackled by algorithms. Social media, once heralded as a tool for empowerment, has translated into a trapdoor, not just wasting time, but consuming potential. The modern menace doesn't scream but speaks in whispers. It prevails in between study breaks, peeks through as distractions during revision. It substitutes depth with distraction, conversation with consumption, and ambition with algorithms. Anupam Mittal's message: A wake-up call for the youth of India Anupam Mittal — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of — has thrown has put spotlight on the existing crisis of India. In a searing LinkedIn post, the Shark Tank India judge didn't mince words. 'India's biggest brain drain isn't to Silicon Valley. It's to the scroll,' he declared. Mittal's post has effectively portrayed that India is a conducive ground for global entrepreneurs. However, it is simultaneously nurturing an army of 'overstimulated, under-inspired digital addicts.' 'A billion screens. A billion brains. And what do most do with them? Watch prank videos, swipe choreographed dances, and overdose on AI-generated 'wisdom' like it's roti-sabzi,' he writes, reflecting on how consumption has replaced curiosity. Mittal is particularly concerned about children, including his own. 'Even my 7-year-old starts with Peppa Pig and ends up in a vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos,' he shares. The evolution of media in the West, he notes, happened gradually — from radio to TV to cable to the internet. India, however, leapfrogged directly into Reels and then "fell right in." Mittal warns of a future lacking human touch where kids don't play, teens don't talk, and adults don't think- they just scroll. Their digital identity will be interwined with their existence. The danger, as he suggests, is not just distraction but the normalisation of disconnection from reality. How doomscrolling is quietly sabotaging academic excellence Here's how compulsive social media use is quietly dismantling the intellectual foundation of young Indians — and why it's time to rethink our digital diet. Cognitive overload and shattered focus Social media platforms are engineered for dopamine hits, and garnering publicity not for deep thought. Every scroll bombards the brain with fragmented information, crippling the ability to focus on extended tasks- like reading a chapter, solving an equation, or writing an essay. Erosion of memory and comprehension Studies have suggested that consuming bite-sized, visually over-stimulating content impacts long-term memory formation. Students may spend hours 'learning' online, only to find their recall disappearing when it's needed most — during exams or critical thinking situations. Devaluation of real learning When the AI-generated texts and 30-second explainers substitute the textbooks, real learning takes a backseat. This leads to shallow and superficial knowledge over gaining proficiency. Remember, in a world that is constantly being dominated by robots, the best we can do is the 'be human' and strengthen our 'human touch' in every way. Over time, social media will teach you to skim life and not study it. Decreased motivation and attention span Algorithmic content demands passivity, which gets inculcated as a trait in humans. Scrolling becomes easier than solving. We tend to look to artificial intelligence and other videos for searching the solutions, instead of delving deeper into the topic to dig out answers. With overexposure to high-stimulus content, real-world tasks such as reading, research, and revision start to feel mundane and unrewarding. Rising anxiety, falling performance Well, social media a synonymous with the 'fake world' and is leading to a more anxious generation. Paradox claps here. The platform, which was meant to be a source of entertainment, is instead fanning the flames of unhealthy competition and pressure, leading to low self-worth among students. Disconnection from critical thinking When opinions are outsourced to influences and thought processes are shrunk to reaction gifs, the ability of the student to think critically and independently gets impaired. The result? A generation that can mimic but not question. Time drain masquerading as productivity 'Cognitive dissonance' takes a front seat in academics. Students convince themselves that educational reels and 'study motivation' content are helping them. But time audits often reveal a startling truth: Hours lost daily are cumulatively stealing months of productive learning. A national conversation, long overdue Anupam Mittal's post isn't just a viral take. It's a rare moment of honesty from someone at the intersection of technology and parenting. His message is clear: India cannot afford to raise a generation that's more fluent in trends than in thought. 'This isn't a call to delete social apps,' Mittal clarifies. 'It's a rant from a concerned father… and maybe a conversation about our children.' That conversation is one we can no longer postpone. Teachers, parents, policymakers, and students themselves must confront an uncomfortable truth: India's digital gold rush may already be costing it its greatest resource, its thinking minds. The future can't be built on infinite scroll But if the brightest minds remain shackled by the screens, the nation's ascent could stall before takeoff. It is high time to recalculate the steps from consumption to chaos, distraction to discipline, and passive scrolling to purposeful learning. The future belongs to those who look up and know how to dream, not those lost in the loop and intertwined in doomscrolling. It is high time India chose its gaze wisely. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shark India Tank judge Anupam Mittal warns of 'thumb warrior' generation in viral post, compares social media to ‘roti-sabzi'
Shark Tank India judge and Shaadi. com CEO Anupam Mittal is once again making headlines, and this time it is because of a long post that he shared on his social media that many might find relatable, particularly parents. Mittal took to his LinkedIn and shared that he opened up about how deeply phones, social media and now artificial intelligence (AI)-driven content are affecting the minds of not just adults but even children. He went on to share his personal experience about his own 7-year-old daughter, whose day starts with the animated series called Peppa Pig but ends up trapped in what he called a" "vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos". Anupam Mittal on AI-driven social media content In the long post, the 53-year-old CEO explained in detail that all of us who are getting a daily dose of AI-generated "wisdom" like it's a part of our meals. According to Mittal, the next big wave of global entrepreneurs will come from India; however, he is concerned that the country is soon going to become full of "thumb warriors". He also mentioned, "India's biggest brain drain isn't Silicon Valley. It's to the scroll. Yes, I believe the next wave of global entrepreneurs will come from India. I have put my money on it. But we're ALSO building the largest army of thumb warriors – overstimulated, under-inspired people who're weirdly okay with it." How is social media impacting our brains? The Shark Tank judge also opened up about how he ended up using "billion screens" and "billion brains", mostly for entertainment. 'Watch prank videos, swipe choreographed dances, and overdose on AI-generated 'wisdom' like roti-sabzi," he said. Mittal also noted that India "leapfrogged straight to Reels", in contrast to the West, which progressively transitioned from radio to TV to the internet, and it plunged straight in. YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok all accomplished their jobs well—they attracted attention and made money off of it. He went on, "But what did we lose in the process?,' he added. With the growth of AI, Mittal fears that 'stimulation will only intensify,' and he calls it both an opportunity and a dystopia. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
