India’s got the innovations, now just scale them upGovernments cannot orchestrate productivity revolutions, but government procurement can greatly help scale up, cut costs and reach the mass...
27 May, 2018, 11.56 AM IST
How IISc is using its knowledge to incubate core tech products with a societal impactIISc, the highest-ranked institute for higher education in the country in most global league tables, has long been known for its research. ...
20 Apr, 2018, 08.42 AM IST
Indian Institute of Science to set up digital campus over 3 yearsThe DIGITS office is also working on telecom, internet and network access (TINA), video security equipment (VISE) and multimedia classrooms...
24 Oct, 2016, 10.12 AM IST
Startups are using newer methods like videos and puzzles to teach mathematicsStartups like Jed-i are trying to fundamentally change the way a student approaches math. “It’s a different approach to math.
04 Aug, 2016, 06.40 AM IST
At Jed-i, Vinay Viswanathan helps students fight the math headacheAt Jed-i, students learn problemsolving and critical thinking, some programming and finally scratchbuild simple robots -all without any exa...
02 Mar, 2016, 10.39 AM IST
How allowing professors to start companies triggered red-hot startup labsUnder the grant called TIDE, incubation centres provided office space, mentorship and some seed money for professors wanting to start compa...
27 Nov, 2015, 01.34 PM IST
Why did the Simputer flop?The handheld computer was perfect for India with stunning features and yet it bombed.
23 Jul, 2015, 02.45 AM IST
Entire generation of IT managers set to lose jobs as frugal companies embrace automationThese professionals came from a generation of engg grads who joined the sector during its boom years at the start of the new millennium.
25 Jun, 2014, 08.12 AM IST
- Indian scientists-turned-entrepreneurs at Strand Lifesciences crack the genetic code to save lives
Unlike many academicians, Indian scientists' approach to biological research has been extremely practical.
25 May, 2012, 07.25 AM IST
- Accel Partners invests in Bangalore based engineering design and innovation firm, Jed-i
Bangalore based engineering design and innovation firm, Jed-i, has raised an undisclosed funding from Accel Partners.
15 May, 2012, 11.21 AM IST
- Accel invests in education start-up Limberlink Technologies
Global venture fund Accel Partners has invested in Bangalorebased engineering education startup, Limberlink Technologies.
11 May, 2012, 06.26 AM IST
Budget 2012: Laptops, mobiles, computers to cost morePersonal computing gadgets and accessories, including desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, UPS and mobile phones, will cost more.
17 Mar, 2012, 12.22 PM IST
- Cheapest tablet: How sky can be the limit for Aakash, plan for commercial success
Aakash is a project with an audacious goal. Even if it fails, we need to keep attempting such projects and learn from the mistakes
09 Oct, 2011, 11.38 AM IST
- Aakash, world's cheapest tablet: Miracle pill or cheap gimmick?
The low-cost tablet with the name of a surface-to-air missile can be a gamechanger for India’s digital have-nots . But without proper plann...
09 Oct, 2011, 11.38 AM IST
- Encore set to bag Brazilian laptop order
Bangalore-based IT products company, Encore Software is in the race for providing cost effective laptops for the Brazilian government.
19 Dec, 2006, 02.44 AM IST
- When professors turn entrepreneurs
These three visionary professors not only encouraged their students but also started their own businesses.
24 Oct, 2006, 02.24 AM IST
- India grabs opportunities in Brazil
Besides RIL, which plans a mega ethanol facility in Brazil, BEML, Ranbaxy, Dr Reddy's etc.also have big plans.
14 Sep, 2006, 01.50 AM IST