Dream of flying car could get real as Japan successfully conducts test flightJapan's SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of ``flying car'' projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test fligh...
28 Aug, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
Jet-powered flying taxi unveiled following first flightThe Lilium has begun seeking approval from European and U.S. regulators, making the model the first electric jet in history to enter certif...
17 May, 2019, 09.48 AM IST
A personal loss, a $2-mn win & a soaring ambition led Sebastian Thrun on the road to innovationThrun has made it his life’s mission to encourage people to quit the thrills of the driver’s seat.
02 Apr, 2019, 09.25 AM IST
Artificial Intelligence won’t replace people, but add to their capabilities: Sebastian Thrun, CEO Kitty HawkAI picks up patterns — be it driving cars, detecting cancers or selling products – and will help novices get better.
25 Feb, 2019, 10.18 AM IST
Artificial Intelligence will not replace, but augment people: Sebastian Thrun, co-founder Udacity“AI is not made to replace people, but augment people. Much like mobile phones have done for us.” Thrun said.
23 Feb, 2019, 07.18 PM IST
Global Business Summit can be the Davos of the East: Vineet Jain“Our mission is for GBS to establish itself as the Davos of the East. It may not snow in Delhi but the sun is shining on the world’s fastes...
22 Feb, 2019, 10.32 PM IST
Innovation in transportation sector in India should be affordable: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani“Silos won’t work. We need a way to create inter-operable seamless rider services across multiple modes,” Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekan...
22 Feb, 2019, 08.33 PM IST
Blackstone, Airbnb, Alibaba leaders & Diaspora Inc at ET GBS 2019The GBS audience will not only get a chance to listen to the PM but also CEOs and innovators who run famed global companies.
21 Feb, 2019, 07.03 AM IST
ET GBS 2019: On day 2 of GBS, a ride into the futureApple’s former chief evangelist, pioneers of electric car & aircraft, ecomm pathbreakers among speakers.
19 Feb, 2019, 07.30 AM IST
Flying cars are here: Google co-founder Larry Page’s Kitty Hawk reveals single-seater vehicleThe Kitty Hawk Flyer sports 10 battery-powered propellors and two control sticks, and looks like a human-sized drone.
07 Jun, 2018, 09.21 AM IST
Forget flying cars, Google's Sergey Brin secretly builds an airshipThe Google co-founder has reportedly been building a massive airship - which looks like a zeppelin - inside of Hangar 2 at the NASA Ames Re...
26 Apr, 2017, 09.07 AM IST
Buffett’s new-found love for aviation surprises all: Is there a cue for Dalal Street?India recorded 9.6 million air passengers in January, up 25.7% from the same month last year, thanks to lower ticket prices and improving e...
27 Feb, 2017, 02.58 PM IST
China denies entry to US aircraft carrier in Hong KongUS defence chief Ashton Carter flew to the nuclear-powered carrier for a two-hour visit on April 15, as it sailed about 100 km west of the ...
29 Apr, 2016, 10.23 PM IST
Singapore celebrates success of Indian businessesIndian businessmen and enterprises have been felicitated by Singapore Indian business community for their outstanding work in the city stat...
26 Oct, 2013, 01.22 PM IST
- Indian sub stalked China warships?
A cat-and-mouse game reminiscent of the tussle between US and Soviet navies during the Cold War is taking place between India and China in ...
05 Feb, 2009, 08.52 AM IST
- No US plans to sell ageing warship to India: Gates
The United States has no plans to sell an ageing aircraft carrier to India, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Saturday.
31 May, 2008, 08.41 AM IST
- US presses for Logistics Support Agreement, India says wait
The US has pressed for early conclusion of the controversial Logistics Support Agreement (LSA) as the two sides were close to signing two p...
27 Feb, 2008, 07.03 PM IST