In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
AI to bring more jobs; Indian engineers must focus on collaboration: Microsoft's Rajiv KumarIndian engineers should embrace Artificial Intelligence, as it's expected to create more opportunities than disrupt jobs. A senior Microsof...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Former Tips Music CEO Hari Nair joins AI content protection startup ContentLens as strategic advisorContentLens has appointed Hari Nair as a pro bono strategic advisor. Nair previously led Tips Music and held roles at Sony Music India and ...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
OpenDoor India operations closure: Who is Kaz Nejatian, CEO of US real estate tech firm who fired 250 employees?OpenDoor India operations shutdown: Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian confirmed the shutdown of the company's India operations, impacting approxima...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Karnataka concludes Elevate Nxt 2026, shortlists 256 deeptech startup finalistsKarnataka's IT/BT department has concluded its Elevate Nxt 2026 deeptech startup support program, selecting 256 firms from 983 national app...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
India-US energy cooperation could help drive USD 500 bn trade goal by 2030, report saysIndia and the United States can boost bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030. Deeper cooperation in hydrocarbons is key. The energy rel...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Meet Jayshree Ullal: Top-ranked Indian-origin woman on America’s richest self-made list with $6.8 billion net worthJayshree Ullal, ranked No. 7 on Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women list with a $6.8 billion net worth, has become a pivotal figure i...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Salesforce layoffs: Employees from Agentforce AI, Mulesoft IT teams handed pink slipsThe enterprise software company has undertaken a fresh round of layoffs, affecting employees working on its Agentforce AI product, Mulesoft...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?'Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Be...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
EssilorLuxottica to start smart glasses production in Italy by early 2027EssilorLuxottica will begin manufacturing smart eyewear in Italy by early 2027. This move is part of a strategic initiative to position Ita...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
IIT Hyderabad launches AI hub with JICA to boost Indo–Japan AI collaborationThe AI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad, with JICA and Japanese partners, strengthens Indo–Japan AI collaboration by focusing on practical s...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Geopolitical shifts to boost indigenous tech, five-fold jump in job creation in defence sector: SurveyIndia's defence sector is set for major growth. Indigenous technology adoption will surge, reaching USD 36.45 billion in three years. This ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
GCCs outpace IT services in tech hiring, driving AI & cloud talentGlobal capability centres are now adding more employees than IT services firms in India. This trend shows a shift in how advanced technolog...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tech played a key role in ensuring welfare schemes reach poor: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored technology's crucial role in delivering welfare to the poor. He stated that his government's core ...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
How economic diplomacy is becoming as important as traditional diplomacyEconomic diplomacy is now paramount, eclipsing traditional political alliances as nations prioritize trade, investment, and supply chain se...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
The Chennai-born architect behind Trump’s AI push is leaving the White HouseIn a noteworthy development, Sriram Krishnan, an influential strategist behind Donald Trump's AI agenda, will be leaving his position at th...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST