In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore: 'With engineering, I view this year’s failure as next year’s...'-A powerful quote on failure and mindset that built the future of technology by creator of ‘Moore’s LawGordon Moore, a visionary engineer, believed failures were crucial for technological advancement. He saw each setback as a chance to learn ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
PL Capital cuts Nifty target to 26,449, lists 16 high conviction stock picksAmidst global market turmoil from the Iran-US war and El Nino, PL Capital lowered its Nifty 50 target to 26,449. The brokerage anticipates ...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
India emerges as global tech partner under PM Modi's 12-yr tenure, exporting to US, China: VaishnawIndia is now a trusted partner in technology value chains. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country exports electronics, including c...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Infineon taps CDIL, Kaynes to strengthen India chip collabGerman chipmaker Infineon Technologies is expanding its engagement with India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem by partnering with CD...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Chip startup AGNIT sets up GaN testing lab at IISc with Rs 3 crore investmentIndian semiconductor startup AGNIT Semiconductors has established a new GaN testing laboratory at IISc Bengaluru. This facility, built with...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India, Germany explore cooperation in quantum communication, space and deep-tech innovationIndia and Germany on Tuesday explored expanded cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space tech...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
SC asks Karnataka HC to expeditiously decide ED-Embassy dispute, declines to interfere with interim orderA Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the E...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jumpJapan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high, driven by strong performance in chip-related equities. This gain overshadowed decline...
27 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Lam Research opens Austria lab to advance chip packaging, cut costsLam Research has launched a new research lab in Salzburg, Austria. This facility will focus on advanced chip packaging technology. The goal...
20 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdayDomestic equities closed marginally lower due to weakness in financial and consumer shares, despite gains in IT stocks. Analysts suggest th...
20 May, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
India’s lost chip dream: The mysterious 1989 fire that may have cost the nation the AI raceIndia began semiconductor manufacturing before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. A fire in 1989 and policy neglect stalled progre...
19 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
From Sindoor to strategy: Indian Army Chief reframes security as foundation of prosperityIndian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday delivered a wide-ranging address at a seminar titled 'Security to Prosperity', organis...
19 May, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian indices were subdued with Nifty up 0.03% and Sensex down 0.10%. High volatility (VIX at 19.63) and bearish momentum indicators sugge...
18 May, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
As chip industry chases AI, US national labs look to newcomers for supercomputersAmerica's nuclear weapons program faces a computing crunch. High-precision simulations for nuclear weapons are becoming difficult to power....
18 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphoneA lab accident in 1916 led to a breakthrough in crystal growth. Jan Czochralski's method for creating pure silicon crystals is fundamental ...
11 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST