Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming India through Innovation in Education -By Vineet Handa As we approach the 100th anniversary of India’s independence, the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) is gaining momentum. The concept, championed by the government and echoed by organizations like the RSS with their vision of “Smridh aur Mahaan Bharat” (Prosperous and…
Arattai, a “Made in India” messaging app developed by Zoho, has surged to the number-one spot in social networking on the App Store, surpassing WhatsApp, Telegram, and others. It emphasises privacy, promises no data tracking, and is gaining traction amid growing support for indigenous digital platforms. Read More…
At World Food India 2025, global and domestic companies pledged around ₹1.02 lakh crore in investment towards India’s food processing sector. These deals promise significant expansion, value addition, and employment creation. The push aims to reduce agricultural waste, boost processed food output, and raise incomes across states. Read More…
Odia engineers working overseas have lauded India’s inaugural chip development, applauding institutions like NIT-R and Parala Maharaj Engineering for producing three domestically designed chips. They say this breakthrough could reduce import dependency, boost high-tech employment, and inspire India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators. Read More…
China’s Zangmu Dam on Brahmputra River: Concerns and Response of India Written by: Dr. Reeta Kumari Researcher, China Desk, Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan Abstract China has announced a mega dam project contructing on the Brahmputra river which is known as Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibtean name for Brahmputra river). China’s decision to construct a massive hydropower project on…
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, took an unusual route to building one of the world’s leading software companies. He left behind a high-paying job in the United States, and returned to rural India with a bold vision: to build a global tech company from a village without any external funding. Read More…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 4.698 billion to USD 702.966 billion in the week ending September 12, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Weekly Statistical Supplement. This marks the third consecutive weekly increase, with the reserves crossing the much-awaited USD 700 billion mark. The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets…
The Ministry of Science and Technology will postpone its National Science and Technology Survey due to poor response from private R&D firms. While 73% of government bodies submitted data, only 35% of industry and 9% of MNCs responded. The deadline may extend to November 30, delaying publication until December. Read More…
The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday. The bureau last spring had reassigned the agents but has since fired them, said the people,…
VIT University’s GraVITas 2025 began in Vellore with 207 events and 40,000 participants. Founder-Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan urged greater investment in education and research to achieve India’s 2047 development goals. Abu Dhabi’s Majed Ali Al Mansoori emphasized innovation’s human impact, inspiring students to pursue science-driven solutions for global challenges. Read More…