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A trillion dollars of deals runs through his startup's software. Indian tech has barely heard of him.

Ganesh Shankar grew up in a two-room house in Coimbatore, decided computer science was not for him, sold mutual funds for a living, and now runs

IIT Madras startup unveils India's latest flying taxi prototype

IIT Madras-incubated startup The ePlane Company has revealed a full-scale electric air taxi prototype in Chennai, marking a key step for urban ai

Thrustworks Dynetics wants to supply its engines to Indias rocket industry

The Pune startup builds liquid rocket propulsion systems for launch companies, and works with ISRO, IN-SPACe and Godrej Aerospace.

Most drones are lost without GPS. Enord builds ones that are not

The Delhi startup's inspection drones navigate confined spaces without GPS, checking power lines, towers and industrial sites.

India is short of skilled welders, and Terafac is teaching robots to fill that gap

The Chandigarh-based startup's AI vision system turns off-the-shelf industrial robots into welders that adapt to changing parts without needing r

Zulu Defence builds tactical drones in Bengaluru, and even the Dutch special forces have placed an order

The defence startup sells only to armed forces. Its systems have been through trials with the Indian Army and the Navy's marine commandos.

India expands medical education; number of medical colleges more than doubled since 2014

The number of medical colleges in India has more than doubled since 2014, rising from 387 to 844, while MBBS seats have increased from 51,348 to

Rituparna Sengupta Celebrates Uttam Kumars Centenary, Calls Him an Irreplaceable Artist

Kolkata, July 24: The preparations for the centenary celebration of legendary Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar are in full swing in West Bengal. A

Sonam Wangchuk reveals govts written assurances after calling Off fast

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government. According to Wangchuk,

U.S. strikes Iran and Bahrain; warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating strikes in fighting

NEET-UG paper leak: SC seeks progress report on transparency, digital infrastructure, security on pleas seeking NTA overhaul

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and NTA to file a fresh, comprehensive affidavit detailing progress on implementing NEET reforms following

Recalling a Literary Odyssey

This columnist still fondly remembers her Head of the English Department in Fatima College, Madurai, teaching Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained

Avatar: Seven Havens gets release date; first look teaser unveiled

Avatar: Seven Havens is the third original series in the popular fantasy franchise and tells the story of a young Earthbender, Pavi, who discover

No, Video Does Not Show Church Clergy Going To Show Support for CJP Protesters

The video is from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and has no connection to the ongoing protests.

ED Attaches Fresh Rs.1,096 Cr Worth Assets of Gameskraft

The ED said Gameskraft and RummyTime Technologies were engaged in operating online Real Money Games (RMGs) through the said apps and they had a u

From Bhadohi to Brooklyn: India's small towns are set to go global

India's latest ecommerce export reforms could transform thousands of MSMEs into global exporters by connecting small-town manufacturers with over

RSS Leader Indresh Kumar Pays Tribute to Kargil Martyrs, Emphasizes Sacrifice Never Goes in Vain

Jammu, July 24: Ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Indresh Kumar, visited the Martyrs Memorial

Oppn Demand Pradhans Sacking, Parliament Houses Adjourned Till Monday

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fifth day in a row on Friday as the opposition stuck to its demand for Education Minister Dharmend

TGHRC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Gurukul School Food Poisoning

The Commission has called for a detailed report from the District Collector on the incident, the treatment provided to the affected students, the

Medical Admissions Should Be Based Strictly on Class 12 Board Marks: DMK

Highlighting the structural inequality of the entrance exam, he cited the case of Anitha, a student from Ariyalur district who scored exceptional

Kerala govt forms high-level panel to draft Sidharthan Anti-Ragging andStudent Welfare Act

Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair to chair the committee constituted by Home Department

Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions sounded near a U.S. base in Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday. The U.S. military conducted its thirteenth night of strikes

Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: Body of Kerala Geologist To Be Brought Back Soon

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday said that the government was making all efforts to bring back the body of a Kerala-based geologist

New MPs to Attend Orientation on Parliamentary Procedures

New Delhi, July 24: Newly elected members of the Rajya Sabha will receive comprehensive insights into parliamentary procedures, rules, and tradit

Delhi HC declines interim injunction against OpenAI in ANI copyright suit

OpenAIs act of storing ANIs literary works for training its Large Language Models, prima facie, did not amount to copyright infringement, says ju

Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand: CJP says govt seeks time till Saturday afternoon

The Centre requested time until Saturday afternoon to respond to resignation demands. Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with government o

'We were scared of Modi, Shah': Congress leader Aiyar joins Jantar Mantar protest, says students 'fearless'

Kerala BDS student death: HC slams police for failing to follow protocol in arrest of professor M.K. Ram

Court observes that guidelines issued by SC requiring to provide written grounds of arrest was not given to Dr. Ram, which led to his release by

How Kerala keeps its Karkkadakam rituals alive

Even as times change and climate vagaries reshape Kerala, certain rituals that mark Karkkadakam continue to hold sway

BJP MPs Assure Students of Strict Action Against NEET Paper Leak

New Delhi, July 24: BJP MPs have assured students that the central government is taking a firm stance on the NEET paper leak issue. Prime Ministe

Supreme Court bars posting, uploading court proceedings on social media without prior permission

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, highlighted the misuse of videos of court proceedings on social media and other digita

Media Reports Reckless, No Plea Related to CJP Protests Filed: CJI

The CJI had declined the request and made it clear that the bench was not inclined to examine video footage at the mentioning stage

From Gen Z to Boomers; Jantar Mantar protest draws support across generations

Protests over paper leaks at Jantar Mantar have entered their seventh week. Senior citizens are now supporting the student-led agitation for exam

Amaravati Emerging as India's Gateway to Quantum Future: Naidu

Our goal is to build a globally competitive quantum ecosystem encompassing research, advanced computing infrastructure, quantum hardware, supply

AgustaWestland Case: SC Gives Centre 3 Weeks to Respond to Christian Michels Plea

British national challenges continued detention, says he has served maximum sentence after extradition

iQOO Z11 Lite 5G launched in India with Dimensity processor

iQOO Z11 Lite 5G ships with a 6,500 mAh battery, and a 44W charger inside the box

Kerala: 76-yr-old Woman Goes On Thrilling Zipline Ride

Lakshmi said she is not afraid of taking part in adventurous activities and likes doing so, & her children & other family members told her not to

'Beginning of accountability': Wangchuk says he extended fast by two days during negotiations

According to the post, Mr. Wangchuk ended his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and MPs of all political parties that

Hans Raj Hans Advocates for Systemic Reform Amid NEET Protests

Chandigarh, July 24: Renowned singer and former MP Hans Raj Hans, alongside his son Yuvraj Hans, launched the teaser for their new song Aaja Dove

What is Tamil Nadus new presence-less property registration service? | Explained

The Tamil Nadu government is set to make property registration easier with its new Presence-less Registration system, launching on August 17, 202

How a wall art mural in Telangana celebrates sustainability and community

At an EV charging station near Khammam, artist Mounica Tata uses a 50-foot mural inspired by the banana plant and everyday traditions to explore

Kerala ADGP MR Ajithkumar Suspended For Interfering In Investigation

This is not the first time Ajithkumar has been courting controversy. Allegations were raised against him over the handling of an incident related

Naveen Patnaiks Political Gamble: Will His Bid to Regain National Relevance Pay Off?

Naveen directly targeting Dharmendra by demanding his resignation marks a departure from the political equation that existed for years

Union Cabinet said to have cleared bill for tougher punishment in paper leak cases

The Union Cabinet has approved a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks, with the legislation likely to be introduced in

Boult Earbuds in India 2026: Five Reasons They are the Smartest Budget Pick

Wireless earbuds have become an everyday accessory for listening to music, taking calls, attending online meetings, gaming, and travelling. For s

Lawyers Urge CJI to Act on Rahul Gandhis Protest Outside PMs Residence

The lawyers have also sought an inquiry into the incident and the framing of guidelines regulating protests in high-security zones

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Wins TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Wins TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award

Resident Evil trailer: Zach Creggers reboot promises thrilling, game-accurate horror

A medical couriers night spirals into a never-ending ride of horror and mayhem in Creggers new film, set to release in theatres on September 18

Telangana: ZPHS Sircilla Gets First Robot Teacher

The initiative also aims to introduce advanced technology into government schools and encourage students to learn about AI through practical clas

Not An Entertainment Channel: Top Court Bars Posting Proceedings On Social Media

The Supreme Court clarified that the order has no effect on news reporting of court proceedings and should not be taken as a gag order.

Intel reports fastest revenue growth in 15 years riding AI infra wave

Intel Data Centre and AI business grew 59% to $6.3 billion, while Intel Foundry, its contract manufacturing business, recorded 31% revenue growth

Q1 Results Live: Welspun Corp Profit Rises Multifold; Bank of Baroda, REC, SAIL In Focus

Track Q1 FY27 earnings live as Bank of Baroda, Tata Consumer Products, SBI Cards, NTPC, REC, SAIL and 70+ firms announce June quarter results, gu

Dharmendra Pradhan Must Quit: Abhijeet Dipke As CJP, Centre Hold Talks

When pointed out what if Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his 26-day hunger strike late on Thursday night following government assurances on his key dem

Norway Set To Make Formal Complaint To FIFA Over Balogun Red Card Saga

Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Klaveness says that her intention is to include the Balogun affair in a complaint already filed by

Yuva Morcha protest march to Kerala CMs official residence over PSC exam anomalies turns violent

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha alleges double standards on the part of V.D. Satheesan in taking part in protest led by Rahul Gandhi outside PM Modi

Students march through central Hyderabad over NEET row, demand Union Education Ministers resignation

Students participating in protest as part of Telangana-wide bandh call, condemn police action against protesters during the recent Parliament mar

Urban Childhood Matters: Building a Voice for Early Childhood Development in India's Cities

Urban childhood is a growing reality - map children, listen to Anganwadi workers, and build child-friendly cities where every young child can lea

Sonia Gandhi's criticism misplaced; several paper leaks took place under Congress rule: BJP

The BJP has dismissed Sonia Gandhi's criticism regarding student protests and government actions. BJP leaders accused the Congress of seeking pol

Karnataka: Cases Against 249 Guest Lecturers For Submitting Fake PhD Certificates

The Karnataka Collegiate Education Department has ordered the registration of criminal cases against 249 people who secured appointments as guest

Lava launches Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 for online buyers

The homegrown smartphone company has partnered with Flipkart to sell their Virat V1 series

CWG Day 2 Schedule: Indians In Action, Medal Contenders - Full List, Timings

Commonwealth Games Day 2 Schedule: India will look to add medals through a strong para powerlifting contingent, while swimmers, gymnasts and boxe

'No FIRs against student protesters': Wangchuks wife says written assurance led him to end fast

SC Bars Posting, Uploading Court Proceedings on Social Media Without Prior Permission

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, highlighted the misuse of videos of court proceedings on social media and other digita

Diet Coke Prices Jump Over 10% In India As Iran War Hits Supply Chain

Coke's hike is an example of how the Middle East conflict is still forcing global companies to alter their supply chains and increase prices in t

Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops

Gujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many others re

South Korea's 'Divorce of the Century': Why SK Group chairman's divorce bill fell from $940 million to $644 million

A South Korean court ordered an AI chip-manufacturing tycoon on Friday to make a trimmed-down $644 million divorce payment to his former wife. Th

Glomo Secures Visa's Principal Membership, Becomes India's First Non-Bank Acquirer to Join the Network

Glomo , a regulated payment service provider at GIFT IFSC, today announced that it has become the first GIFT IFSC-licensed payment service provid

Monsoon Sessions First Week in Parliament Disrupted by Chaos

New Delhi, July 24: The first week of the Monsoon Session in Parliament was marred by chaos. Not a single day saw the Question Hour or Zero Hour

Man allegedly kills wife over Talliki Vandanam money in Annamayya district

Padmavathi, 28, of Kothapalli village was allegedly killed by her husband after she refused to hand over money credited under the Talliki Vandana

PM Modi breaks silence on NEET paper leak controversy, announces fast-track courts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced tougher measures against exam paper leaks, including the creation of Fast-Track Courts and a new law w

Vande Mataram bill introduced in Rajya Sabha: What the proposed law seeks to change

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to criminalise insults to or obstruction of Vande Mataram. The legisla

After IIT Roorkee, Madras, DU, Now JNU Asks Students Not to Post About Delhi Protests

The advisory also urged members of the university community to exercise responsibility on social media

Anantapur: Family Escapes Unhurt in Major Road Accident

Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot and initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led to the accident.

Chelsea Sign Rogers From Villa For Reported UK Record Fee

The deal with Rogers surpasses the previous record fee for England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for 116 million earlier in J

As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts

US warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellectual p

Affordable Road Safety Measures Can Significantly Reduce Accidents, Experts Say

New Delhi, July 24: Affordable measures, such as establishing 30 km/h low-speed zones in residential and school areas, can greatly enhance road s

LS adjourned till Monday; Govt says not holding debate on NEET will send wrong message

In a striking development, Lok Sabha proceedings faced interruptions for five straight days as Opposition members demanded the resignation of the

From Local Dreams to Global Careers: Free SAP Learning for Students in India

For years, a degree was the thing that got you hired. That’s changed. Employers now want graduates who can pick things up fast, understand

Media reports 'reckless', no plea related to CJP-led protests filed: CJI

On July 22, a lawyer sought urgent hearing on the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest march in New Delhi

Pak's Asim Munir Used A Private Oil Deal In Iran To Shield Saudi: Report

Asim Munir mediated the Saudi-Iran deal by dangling the continued operation of a joint oil transport venture with the IRGC Chief, which has been

Affordable Road Safety Measures Can Significantly Reduce Accidents: Experts

New Delhi, July 24: Experts have highlighted that low-cost measures, such as creating 30 km/h low-speed zones in residential and school areas, ca

The Rise of Plotted Developments: How Tier-2 Cities Are Reshaping India's Real Estate Landscape

The Indian residential real estate market is undergoing a structural shift. While vertical housing has shaped the growth of metropolitan markets

In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monument

The Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and writers. Gu

Jammu and Kashmir to Host Its First International Film Festival in 2026

Mumbai, July 24: Preparations are underway for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026. Chief Minister Omar A

Protests held across Uttar Pradesh over NEET paper leak case and other examination irregularities

In Ghazipur, Varanasi, Ballia, Azamgarh, protests held by a group of students, who demanded the resignation ofUnion Education Minister Dharmendra

Officials tell GMR to finish pending works at Bhogapuram airport before Modis visit

Special Chief Secretary M.T. Krishna Babu inspected the site with Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy and Joint Collector S. Sedhu Madhavan; around 2,00

The black rose mystery: Why coal-black roses bloom only in one small district of Turkey

A unique black rose from Halfeti, Turkey, draws tourists and scientists. This bloom appears coal-black as a bud and turns deep red as it opens. I

Shards Stuck To Skin: Hospital Report Shows Pellet Guns Used At CJP Protest

The patient's case sheet at Safdarjung Hospital details his injuries: darkened skin around wounds, pellet shards stuck to skin and tenderness on

Spain, France Battle Wildfires As Intense Heat Grips Southern Europe

Spain's biggest wildfire this year has burned some 32,000 hectares in Guadalajara. Two firefighters died in southwest France

Anandhi Ajay Left in Tears After Missing Out on Vijay's Jana Nayagan.

The film stars actor actor-politician Joseph Vijay in his final project.