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The Economic Times
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Meet Dr. R. Ganesh, Padma Bhushan awardee who can do 100 tasks simultaneously and speak 18 languages in the age of AI

Ever heard of Dr. R. Ganesh? A Padma Bhushan awardee (2026), he has unlocked the extraordinary potential of the human brain through the ancient Indian tradition of ‘Avadhana’.

A Feat Beyond Imagination

Here’s why his ability feels almost unbelievable.

Imagine locking Dr. Ganesh in a room with no pen, paper, or technology. One hundred people enter, one by one, each whispering a unique code in any language.

He doesn’t just repeat them, he remembers the exact sequence. Ask him about person #47, and he will respond instantly and accurately.

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