In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payoutsPhysical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. Franc...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
AI is changing college admissions and placements: How to pick the right engineering degree for the AI eraArtificial intelligence is reshaping Indian engineering education and career expectations. Traditional college admission formulas are now b...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Paras Defence arm to set up ₹6,200 crore semiconductor packaging facility in Madhya PradeshParas Semiconductors is set to invest ₹6,200 crore in the construction of a cutting-edge semiconductor packaging facility in Madhya Pradesh...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
In 2002, a blind man and an armless man teamed up in a Chinese village, one serving as the other's eyes and hands; over the next 15 years, they planted more than 10,000 trees by hand along a barren riverbankTwo lifelong friends, Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, rebuilt a dead riverbank into a forest. They planted over ten thousand trees by hand, overc...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
NASA climate data copied to Swiss supercomputer for AI training amid US funding cutsResearchers have copied massive quantities of publicly-available climate and environmental data from NASA onto a Swiss supercomputer to tra...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
The Project-Driven OrganizationIn an era when adaptability and innovation are paramount, organizations are recognizing the pivotal role of projects in driving success. In...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
He got into IIT but barely studied engineering. Years later, he says it was the best decision he madeAn IIT (BHU) alumnus has gone viral after revealing that he spent most of his engineering lectures reading books on history, politics and e...
19 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet in rape-murder case of IRS officer's daughterA Delhi court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet filed against a former domestic help. The accused faces charges in the rape and murd...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Startups bet on AI and a leaner futureWhen Eric Lauer needs to hire at Giftory, the online gift-giving platform he runs, he's no longer looking for eager young coders fresh out ...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
AI skill demand rises over 17-fold in tech jobs, six-fold in non-tech jobs since 2020AI skills are now a baseline workplace capability across India. Demand for AI skills in technology jobs has seen a significant increase. No...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PMAndy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
To Thrive in the AI Era, Companies Need Agent ManagersAs autonomous AI agents move from experimentation to execution, companies are discovering they need a new kind of leader to manage them. Dr...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Germany saw 370 per cent rise in Indian students' applications in January-June period: ReportIndian student applications to Germany increased significantly this year. Artificial intelligence and data programs saw the fastest growth ...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Are data centres uncool? Questions over AI's ecological trade-off are growing louder but solutions may be emergingAI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages a...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
It's better not to attend university in India: Saurabh Mukherjea on why it makes no sense to study after schoolIndian graduates face poor job prospects, with many earning less than skilled laborers. Experts suggest vocational training offers better f...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
US semiconductor boom faces worker shortage amid race with ChinaUS China semiconductor race: A significant skilled worker shortage could delay new US semiconductor plant construction. This talent crunch ...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST