Science and Technology

Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon

The Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon, a collaborative effort between Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) India under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), aimed to revolutionize Law Enforcement...

IIT Guwahati Launches India’s Largest Drone Pilot Training Organisation

In a monumental stride towards promoting technological advancement and innovation, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with EduRade, has inaugurated India's largest Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO). Spanning across 18 acres, this initiative boasts the capability to simultaneously...

America’s Odysseus Spacecraft Makes 1st Commercial Moon Landing in History

Breaking Ground in Commercial Lunar Exploration In a historic moment for space exploration, the Odysseus spacecraft, spearheaded by Intuitive Machines (IM), has achieved what was once solely the domain of national space agencies: a successful soft landing on the lunar...

Empowering Indian Startups in AI, Microsoft and iCreate Launch iMPEL-AI Program

The collaboration between Microsoft and iCreate to launch the iMPEL-AI (iCreate-Microsoft program for Emerging Leaders in Artificial Intelligence) program marks a significant milestone in India's quest to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for economic growth and innovation. This...

Reliance Industries is set to launch ‘Hanooman’, a ChatGPT-style AI service

Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, in collaboration with some of the country's premier engineering institutions, is poised to unveil its pioneering ChatGPT-style service named 'Hanooman' next month. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the advancement of AI capabilities...

NASA and JAXA Set to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite

In a groundbreaking collaboration between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the world's first wooden satellite, dubbed the LignoSat probe, is poised for imminent launch. Developed by Kyoto University scientists in partnership with Sumitomo Forestry, this innovative initiative...

ISRO Young Scientist Programme 2024 (YUVIKA): Empowering Future Space Explorers

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) introduces the "Young Scientist Programme" "YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (YUVIKA) to foster the innate curiosity of children and youth towards space science. YUVIKA aims to impart fundamental knowledge on Space Science, Technology, and Applications, particularly targeting...

India’s First Indigenous Spy Satellite by TASL Set for SpaceX Launch

India is preparing to launch its first spy satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) aboard a SpaceX rocket in April. This satellite, designed for discreet information gathering, will bolster the country's defense capabilities by providing real-time monitoring and...

ISRO’s New Weather Satellite, INSAT-3DS, Launched from Sriharikota

Introduction to INSAT-3DS The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has once again marked its presence in the space arena with the successful launch of its advanced meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS. Launched on Saturday at 5:35 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space...

India To Initiate Satellite Based Tolling On Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway

In a development announced by India’s Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the nation is set to embark on testing (Global navigation satellite system) GNSS-based toll collection on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway. This move underscores the government’s commitment to leveraging technologies to modernize...