Who is she? Mayawathi is a 26-year-old literature graduate based in Chennai. After working for about three years in a nationalised bank, she left that job to follow her passion for books. She founded a venture called Sunset Hues, which focuses on books, stationery and art. What has she done? She has installed book-vending machines […]
In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, speed and efficiency are everything. Advertisers and publishers need systems that can handle billions of ad requests per day, make split-second decisions, and optimize revenue streams—all in real time. Enter AWS RTB Fabric, Amazon Web Services’ solution designed specifically for real-time bidding (RTB) and programmatic advertising workloads. What
In a major policy push for India’s space tech ecosystem, the state of Karnataka will host India’s first state-level Centre of Excellence (CoE) in space technology, via the collaboration between KITS and SIA-India. The CoE will engage industry, academia, startups and government, aiming to develop satellite systems, AI-based space data analytics and to capture a
In response to tighter U.S. H-1B visa regulations, Tata Technologies has said it will step up recruitment of local nationals in the U.S. rather than relying predominantly on Indian-based workers for its engineering services business there. Given that North America accounted for a significant share of its global revenue, the shift underscores how global tech-services
According to recent industry commentary, India’s virtual reality (VR) market size reached about USD 525 million in 2024 and is forecast to hit USD 3.5 billion by 2033. At the same time, companies such as Dassault Systèmes are emphasising the evolution from asset-based to IP-based business models, blending AI, VR/3D simulation and software in industrial workflows.
India’s tech regulators have published a draft regulatory framework targeting artificial intelligence content, particularly deepfake audio and video, to address the rise of synthetic-media misinformation. The proposals include mandatory labelling of AI-generated visuals/audio, traceability obligations for content intermediaries, and new due-diligence norms for social-media platforms.This initiative signals that Delhi is moving beyond reactive measures and
Telangana is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most attractive destinations for global firms looking to establish innovation and technology hubs. Under the leadership of IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, the state is fostering a business-friendly ecosystem that combines robust infrastructure, skilled talent, and forward-thinking policies. Strategic Global Engagements Minister Sridhar Babu recently
The European Council has approved a new strategic agenda to deepen technological, defence-industry, connectivity and sustainability ties between the EU and India. This agenda is set to be finalised at the next EU-India summit and involves cooperation in emerging technologies, secure supply chains, green tech, quantum communications and more.For India, this means stronger access to European
India is positioning itself as a credible alternative in the supply of rare earth elements (REEs), the strategic materials powering EVs, wind turbines, smartphones, defence and advanced electronics. While India currently holds about 6 % of global REE reserves, its production covers under 1 % of global output. Initiatives under the National Critical Mineral Mission and reforms in
Apple has introduced the new MacBook Pro 14-inch (2025) and iPad Pro models with its advanced M5 chip in the Indian market. The M5 chip delivers up to 3.5× faster AI processing and about 1.6× enhanced graphics performance compared to its predecessor. The MacBook Pro base model starts at ₹1,69,900 (for 16 GB RAM /
