Technology

The occurrence of 'Surya Tilak' on Ram Navami, arranged through a sophisticated placement of mirrors and lenses, stands as a remarkable feat of modern technology intertwined with religious devotion.

A voice cloning scam involves the use of technology to mimic someone's voice, often a person in a position of authority or familiarity, to deceive others for fraudulent purposes.

During his visit, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande will engage in bilateral talks with Uzbekistan's defence leadership, visit military museums and monuments, and inaugurate an Information Technology lab established with Indian assistance at the Uzbekistan Armed Forces Academy

India has expressed serious concern over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging immediate de-escalation and restraint from both sides. The External Affairs Ministry emphasized the importance of returning to diplomacy to maintain peace and security in the region.

Iran launched a multifaceted attack on Israel, deploying both slow-moving drones and faster missiles, posing a challenge to Israel's airborne defence system. The attack aimed to overwhelm and confuse Israeli air defences, with reports indicating the launch of ballistic missiles by Iran.

The drones that Iran used primarily included Shahed models with suicide variants which have also been sold to Russia. Iranian drones have surveillance capabilities, but Israel is confident in its Iron Dome defence system.

Elon Musk's upcoming visit to India is set to unveil plans for Starlink satellite internet services and significant investments in Tesla, including a potential $2-3 billion investment in India and discussions with PM Narendra Modi and industry leaders. Musk aims to revolutionize connectivity and electric vehicle adoption, sparking anticipation for transformative changes in India's technology.

The Punjab University in Chandigarh has introduced a new policy to provide menstrual leaves to female students. This policy will be implemented from the upcoming semesters of the academic session 2024-25, and has been approved by the Vice Chancellor of Punjab University.

Premnath Parayath and Kiran James Founding directors of Qwatt Technologies, received the prestigious award 'Most Promising Technology Startup in India' from renowned actor and businessman Sunil Shetty at an award ceremony organized by the Times Group in Delhi. 
 

Starting from the upcoming 2024/25 season, the Premier League will implement semi-automated offside technology. The expected rollout is slated for September or October, aiming to address concerns surrounding the efficiency and transparency of offside decisions.

This essay shares insights on key elements of India’s AI strategy and outlines some of the trade-offs involved in balancing risks with opportunities.

A woman in Bengaluru fell victim to the "FedEx scam," losing Rs 15 lakh to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. Coerced into transferring money under false pretences, she endured distressing demands, including stripping on camera. The culprits face charges of extortion and cheating under the Information Technology Act.

The Consulate General of India in New York confirmed the death of Mohammed Abdul Arfath, a 25-year-old student from Telangana, India, who was reportedly kidnapped near his home in Cleveland, Ohio, United States on March 5. Efforts are underway for a thorough investigation into his death.

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra praised a brave 13-year-old girl who used Amazon's Alexa to scare off a monkey attacking her and her sister in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district. Impressed by her quick thinking, Mahindra offered her a job in the future, citing her leadership potential in an unpredictable world

Devika, born from a casual tweet by 21-year-old Mufeed VH from Kerala, India, is revolutionizing the tech world with her open-source approach to AI software engineering. Unlike her predecessor Devin, Devika focuses on accessibility and transparency, leveraging advanced language models like Claude, GPT-4, and others to autonomously handle software development tasks.