Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met 16-year-old AI prodigy Raul John Aju on a Vande Bharat train. Tharoor described the encounter as "illuminating," highlighting Aju's work on AI systems for voice processing in Malayalam, Hindi, and Urdu. They discussed the importance of AI transcending linguistic barriers in India. Aju, founder of AIRealm Technologies, has also developed AI tools for public good and trained numerous students. Tharoor expressed hope for India's technological future, inspired by the young innovator's drive.