A new face can mean far more than physical change it can restore identity, confidence, and the ability to return to everyday life. Indian medicine is now moving closer to making that possibility a reality. AIIMS New Delhi has announced the country’s first dedicated face transplantation programme, marking a significant milestone in advanced reconstructive surgery and…
Renowned Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the prestigious Crafoord Prize in the field of Geo Sciences. The award is often regarded as the equivalent of a “Nobel Prize” for geosciences because it recognises disciplines that are not covered under the traditional Nobel Prize categories. A Lifetime of Research That Reshaped Climate Understanding Prof. Ramanathan received this…
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a defining moment in how artificial intelligence is being framed globally not merely as a driver of automation or profit, but as an instrument for inclusive development and sustainability. Held in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026, the summit brought together delegations from over 100 countries, global tech leaders, startups,…
Bridging the gap in internet access while accelerating the deep-tech stack has emerged as one of the defining challenges and opportunities of the digital age. These two goals are often discussed separately, yet they are deeply interdependent. Without universal, reliable connectivity, advanced technologies cannot scale. Without meaningful applications powered by deep tech, connectivity risks becoming…
After an extraordinary 27-year career with NASA, astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams has officially retired, with her departure from the agency taking effect on December 27, 2025. Her retirement marks the culmination of one of the most accomplished careers in human spaceflight, defined by endurance, leadership, and historic firsts. Williams’ journey in space began in 2006 and spanned three long-duration…
Today’s children are growing up under the quiet influence of algorithms systems designed not just to inform or entertain, but to capture attention, shape preferences, and predict behaviour. Screens are no longer passive tools; they are active participants in childhood. For parents, the challenge is no longer whether children use technology, but how that technology is shaping…
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into the social media platform X, has admitted that lapses in its safety safeguards allowed users to generate and post AI‑altered images depicting “minors in minimal clothing” in response to user prompts. The admission came in posts on X, where the bot said these incidents were “isolated cases” and that improvements…
When Shantanu Pathak, an engineering graduate from Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, began exploring solutions for India’s maternal health crisis, he wasn’t just thinking of technology he was thinking of the millions of women who lacked timely care. Along with his team at Science for Society (S4S), a social technology collective, Pathak set…
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has made the country proud again with the successful launch of its heaviest rocket, nicknamed “Bahubali.” The rocket, officially called *LVM3-M5, carried India’s biggest communication satellite *CMS-03 into space. People call it Bahubali because, like the movie hero, this rocket is powerful and strong. It can lift very heavy…
YouTube has evolved into a major platform for both entertainment and income generation in India. Indian creators are turning their passion into profits through ads, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, merchandise, and more. Here’s a look at how they earn and which content types are most popular. . 1. Primary Sources of Income for Indian YouTubers a)…
