IIT Madras has launched a groundbreaking partnership with LSU Health New Orleans, aiming to propel global healthcare innovation through research and technology. By combining expertise from one of India’s premier institutes with a leading U.S. health research center, this collaboration is expected to yield advanced tech-driven healthcare solutions expanding beyond national borders. This synergy has […]
Gaming studio Krafton is ramping up its India presence with a proposed $50 million yearly investment and strategic acquisitions, indicating confidence in the Indian gaming market despite recent policy headwinds. Simultaneously, Mobile Premier League (MPL) is laying off 60% of its Indian workforce following the government’s ban on real-money online gaming—a stark contrast highlighting the
India has achieved a major milestone by developing its first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser process—seven years in the making. This homegrown innovation promises to dramatically reduce dependence on Chinese specialty fertiliser imports, paving the way for enhanced agricultural self-reliance. In turn, it could position the nation as a global exporter in this crucial sector, supporting sustainable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to a leading semiconductor facility in Japan marks a significant step towards India’s ambitious goal of becoming a global hub for chip manufacturing. During the visit, PM Modi explored advanced chipmaking processes and held discussions with Japanese tech leaders on strengthening semiconductor supply chains. This comes at a time
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to developers with advanced coding knowledge. With tools like Google AI Studio, anyone—from students to startups—can experiment, create, and integrate AI into their projects in just a few minutes. If you’re curious about what Google AI Studio offers and how to make the most of it, this guide
A breakthrough in sustainable aviation is taking shape. Honeywell and Syzygy Plasmonics have announced a pioneering collaboration to develop a new biogas-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project that could transform the future of air travel and clean energy. What’s the Project About? The project, called NovaSAF-1, will be built in Durazno, Uruguay and is designed to
A stark warning from the AI world: U.S.-based AI firm Anthropic revealed that its AI model Claude was exploited by sophisticated North Korean scammers. Using the model’s capabilities, attackers orchestrated elaborate scams, including phishing and plush remote job lures, to extract ransom payments—some reaching $500,000. This incident highlights the dark side of AI’s power. While
UPI isn’t just transforming payments—it’s revolutionizing access to credit. Leveraging its widespread use, India’s NPCI now enables banks to link credit lines via UPI—from gold and property-backed loans to seamless cash withdrawals. This innovation brings formal financial services to informal sectors like street vendors and small merchants, tackling the under-banked challenge head-on. This move significantly
India’s chip journey hits a milestone: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the first “Made in India” semiconductor chip will soon roll out from CG Semi’s pilot facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The inauguration of this pilot production line marks a pivotal moment in India’s ambition to develop a self-reliant semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem—lessening dependence on global
In a major milestone for India’s semiconductor aspirations, Indian audio-tech brand Boat has joined forces with homegrown semiconductor startup HrdWyr to launch the Indus 1011 — a fully designed-in-India chip. This breakthrough not only strengthens India’s self-reliance in critical tech infrastructure but also signals a new era in the indigenous chip ecosystem, aligning seamlessly with
