In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
JoSAA Round 1 allotment result 2026 announced for IIT, NIT admissions; Check steps to download, link, important dates & other detailsJoSAA has announced the Round 1 seat allotment result for Counselling 2026 on June 13. Candidates can check their status on josaa.nic.in an...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
US district court rejects patent claims against Hexaware TechnologiesA US district court dismissed patent infringement claims against Hexaware Technologies, ruling that Natsoft Corporation's asserted patents ...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Ask the only questions that'll be left to askImagine a world where every moment from the past is at our fingertips, thanks to a vast internet archive. As technology advances, tools lik...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern SwitzerlandBaidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe'...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Bezos’ industrial AI firm Prometheus raises $12 billion; valued at $41 billion: ReportIndustrial AI startup Prometheus has secured a massive $12 billion in its Series B funding round. This significant investment propels the c...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Rekise Marine raises $9.7 million from Accel, NKSquared to build autonomous naval platformsBengaluru-based Rekise Marine secured $9.7 million from Accel and NKSquared. The funding will accelerate the development of autonomous ship...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
FCAS collapse opens door for India-France sixth-gen fighter jet programmeIndia and France are discussing a joint project for a sixth-generation fighter jet. This opportunity arises after a Franco-German plan for ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM 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
EY launches Bengaluru AI centre to help firms test and scale AI transformationEY has launched a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot AI innovation hub in Bengaluru, designed to support clients in the exploration and de...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
IN-SPACe picks Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE for first funding under Technology Adoption FundThe three companies are the first beneficiaries under the scheme, which was launched earlier this year. They were chosen after a multi-stag...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
TCS and Anthropic launch global premier partnership to drive enterprise AI scalingUnder the deal, TCS becomes a Global Premier Partner in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. The company will deploy Claude to 50,000 of its...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM 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
In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check detailsBYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technolog...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 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