India, April 6 -- Thanks to what I already see taking hold in Varanasi, I envision another December evening, this one in 2030. Once again, I am rushing alongside throngs of pilgrims, brimming with excitement for the aarti. But tonight, something is different. I see people, especially the elderly, the children, the differently-abled, moving through Kashi's narrow alleyways with ease, guided by smart navigation apps and well-placed signs that adapt to the language of visitors. And when the last chants end, the crowds don't surge; they flow, guided along the safest routes. Varanasi, with its commitment to crowd-friendly urban design, digital infrastructure, and a globally recognised community of innovators, will have achieved something far g...