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Press · October 2026

DIT in the news.

Every article that has written about our founder, Ali Mehdi Hemani, and the Digitalist Institute, in one place. Tap any outlet to read the story.

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Two big lists. One name you already know.

Ali has been named on both. We'll add each link here the day it goes live.

  • Publishing soonForbes List International"India's Rising Enterprise Innovators Transforming the Business Landscape: Top 10"Ali is one of the ten innovators on the list.
  • By the end of November 2026Founder Bytes"30 Under 30 India 2026"India's most promising young founders, creators and changemakers. Ali is on the list.

26 to 28 Oct 2026 · 11 outlets

Learn AI From Anywhere, Start Free: Ali Mehdi Hemani's DIT Has Trained 100,000+ People to Build With AI

A feature on how DIT has taught 1,00,000+ people to build with AI without writing code, starting with a free live class anyone can join from anywhere.

21 Oct 2026 · 210 outlets

12 Names to Know: People Making a Difference in Modern India

An editorial list of twelve people shaping modern India. Ali is profiled as the engineer turned AI educator who founded DIT in Mumbai.

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AI: the future is happening nowChannel WIN · with host Sukaina Merchant · 1 hr 20 min
2-day AI bootcamp, HyderabadUTV Network · Baitul Qayam, Purani Haveli
Career guidance, with host Naseer AzmiZainabia Channel
  • Ali holding the Ministry of Railways team recognition plaque from Smart India Hackathon 2017Government of India · Ministry of Railways · 2017Team Recognition, Smart India HackathonFor Be Brave, the women's safety app built by Ali's team, Tech Infinity
  • Deloitte India · Smart India HackathonDeloitte India · Smart India Hackathon · 2017Deloitte Innovation AwardFor a women's safety app built at a national hackathon

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