Digital
Bold Care hacks the ultimate bro code with BH.ai chatbot
Mumbai: Breaking barriers in men’s wellness, Bold Care launched their proprietary chatbot BH.ai – aapka bada bhai. It is an intuitive AI chatbot with a heart of gold and one that follows the ultimate bro code. Aptly named to embody the spirit of brotherhood, BH.ai isn’t just a chatbot; it’s your digital buddy, fluently conversant in Indian languages, especially Hindi, and always ready to lend an empathetic ear. Designed to foster open, judgment-free conversations, it offers an unparalleled, personalised experience. It blends modern day wit with age-old wisdom, feeling like a chat with your closest friend—someone who listens, contemplates, and offers impactful solutions with absolute discretion.
To celebrate the launch, Bold Care’s co-founder Rahul Krishnan brought a playful twist with an innovative campaign on X (formerly Twitter). Users were invited to engage in intriguing conversations with BH.ai and share screenshots of the chatbot’s responses. With a prize pool of Rs 50,000, daily winners were awarded Rs 10,000 for their creativity and humor in their exchanges with BH.ai.
In addition, Bold Care teamed up with influencer Bhavesh Manglani to create a compelling awareness video. The video captures Manglani having a candid wellness chat with BH.ai, accompanied by his father’s heartwarming advice. This blend of tech-savvy innovation and generational wisdom beautifully encapsulates Bold Care’s vision of creating an environment where men feel comfortable seeking and sharing guidance.
Bold Care co-founder Rahul Krishnan said, “When you put your arm across your buddy’s shoulder and say, ‘Bhai hu tera, khul ke baat kar!’, this one statement means, ‘I’m here for you, bro!’ Just pour all your questions, concerns, and doubts to me, and I’ll dish out answers that help. Our goal through this was to redefine wellness support by making technology relatable, fun, and profoundly human. Men’s health has long been a taboo, and we wanted to change the narrative. BH.ai is our way of saying, ‘It’s okay to talk.’ On International Men’s Day and beyond, we’re empowering men with a confidant they can trust. BH.ai is not just AI—it’s bhai: your brother, your buddy, your safe space. So, to all the brothers out there, it’s time to stop bottling things up. BH.ai is here, ready to talk. Ready to listen. Ready to make wellness a team effort.”
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okay everyone, presenting BHai – aapka bada bhai
you can access BHai here – https://t.co/HWy3WUV5s3
we made a chatbot for all our bhais to have any kind of conversations in a safe, comfortable space
– talk to your bada…
— Rahul Krishnan (@oneandonlyrk) November 19, 2024
Digital
Authbridge finds 5.61 per cent discrepancy rate in on-demand hiring
White-collar roles show 4.33 per cent overall as employment history leads at 11.15 per cent in H1 FY26.
MUMBAI: India’s hiring scene is pulling a classic bait-and-switch, candidates promise the world on paper, but the background check reveals the plot twist nobody saw coming. Authbridge, the country’s top trust and authentication tech firm, released its Workforce Fraud Files – H1 FY26 report (covering July–December 2025) around 16–17 February 2026, crunching data from millions of verifications across identity, address, employment history, education, criminal records, and CV validation.
The headline numbers paint a sobering picture: white-collar hires clocked an overall discrepancy rate of 4.33 per cent, while the on-demand ecosystem (gig and flexible roles) fared worse at 5.61 per cent showing that the faster, looser world of app-based work comes with extra red flags.
For white-collar folks, employment verification topped the trouble list at 11.15 per cent, followed by address checks at 7.68 per cent, education at 4.49 per cent, and references at 4.17 per cent. Drug screening (1.87 per cent) and criminal records (0.50 per cent) stayed relatively tame, but still popped up enough to matter.
The gig side showed even sharper vulnerabilities, address discrepancies hit 9.70 per cent, identity (NID) issues 2.53 per cent, and criminal record mismatches 2.23 per cent particularly worrying for roles with direct customer contact or field duties.
Industry breakdowns add colour, address problems plagued Telecom (15.42 per cent), IT (12.02 per cent), Pharma (11.21 per cent), Retail (10.64 per cent), and Banking & BFSI (10.23 per cent). Employment verification headaches were biggest in Retail (16.37 per cent), Telecom (14.32 per cent), Banking & BFSI (13.00 per cent), and Pharma (12.10 per cent). Education slips stood out in Retail (9.16 per cent) and Telecom (7.80 per cent), while CV validation mismatches appeared in IT (12.80 per cent) and Banking & BFSI (2.91 per cent).
Authbridge CEO and founder Ajay Trehan didn’t mince words, “The H1 FY26 Workforce Fraud Files clearly show that hiring-related discrepancies remain a persistent and structural challenge. Despite faster and more digitised hiring workflows, we continue to see gaps in fundamental checks such as employment history, address, and education. These are not minor inconsistencies; they have direct implications for organisational risk, compliance, and trust.”
The report stresses ditching one-and-done checks, start screening pre-offer to avoid nasty surprises post-joining, and layer in periodic reviews like drug tests, court records, and lifestyle assessments for ongoing risk management. Tools like Authbridge’s Authnumber (consent-based digital credentials) and Authlead (deep-dive leadership vetting) get a nod for cutting friction and blind spots.
Bottom line? In a job market racing for speed and scale, skimping on trust verification is like building a house on sand, one solid background check away from watching the whole thing crumble.
