INDIAN TECHNOLOGISTS
Deepfakes muddy protest coverage as online platforms restrict individual accounts
Several AI-generated clips have gone viral on Instagram, Facebook and X, drawing millions of views and comments. A recent viral clip of a woman criticising the protests, for instance, led users to an Instagram profile that regularly posts AI-generated political content.
'Build here. Scale here. Die here': IIT alumni group urges fair US immigration policies amid green card visa cycle
PanIIT Alumni India has expressed its concern over the treatment of Indian professionals on H-1B visas. The group emphasizes the need for fair and transparent immigration policies to support skilled workers. It urges the global IIT diaspora to consider building and contributing in India rather than abroad. This call comes as a response to the uncertainties in visa policies faced by Indian professionals.
PwC’s new India consulting JV signals bigger global role for India
PwC is putting India at the centre of its global consulting strategy by combining its India consulting business with the US firm’s India advisory operations into a nearly 40,000-person joint venture. Executives said the move is aimed at routing more global consulting work through India, expanding work with GCCs and giving Indian clients greater access to PwC’s global capabilities, rather than simply cutting costs.
Sashakt: Expanding Opportunities Charting the Course for Digital Inclusion at India Mobile Congress 2026
The India Mobile Congress 2026 revolves around the innovative theme 'Scale Without Boundaries,' aiming to address the necessity for equitable digital access and groundbreaking connectivity methods. Over a four-day period, engaging sessions will delve into topics like autonomous networks and the role of AI in telecommunications, featuring insights from influential figures in the industry and global policymakers.
The curious case of hiring a Chief AI Officer
FOMO, board pressure or an actual need to hire a CAIO? The jury is still out on one of the most sought-after roles since the emergence of AI.
IBM signals a five-year horizon for its sub-1nm chips
Rao said the technology is the industry’s first demonstration of a staggered complementary field-effect transistor, or CFET, architecture at the 0.7nm node. Unlike conventional designs in which n-type and p-type transistors sit next to one another, CFETs seek to place them on top of each other, enabling greater density within the same silicon area.
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Many more Mercedes-Benz launches coming in 'key growth market, tech hub' India: CEO Ola Kallenius
Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Kallenius said India has become a key growth market and technology hub for the company, with the automaker planning to introduce many more models in the country over the coming years.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumps
The Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol percentages on fuel nozzles and bills. Advising the petitioner to consult a competent authority instead, the court noted the Attorney General's view of the application as proxy litigation, hinting at broader implications for such requests.
From firing range to factory floor: Inside India’s journey to build a fully indigenous AK-203
India has achieved full indigenisation of AK-203 rifle production. The Korwa facility now manufactures all components within the country. This milestone marks a decade-long journey in small-arms manufacturing. The young workforce plays a crucial role in this significant defence programme. Production is set to expand, with potential for exports and other weapons.
Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh
The Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program. They question the rationale behind weakening ISRO's capabilities and transferring its assets. Reports indicate ISRO's role in rocket development will be severely limited by this new policy. The party also notes that key ISRO professionals have recently resigned from their positions. Concerns are raised about the future of ISRO's historic spaceports under this privatisation drive.
ET AI Awards & Conclave 2025: Meet the Leadership Award winners shaping India’s AI decade
The ET AI Awards & Conclave 2025 recognised the leaders defining India’s artificial intelligence momentum. From frontier research and startups to enterprise scale and global expansion, the Leadership Awards spotlighted individuals and teams turning AI ambition into measurable business impact and long-term national competitiveness.
Indian techies to help upscale Thai tech ecosystem
India and Thailand have signed a technology MoU to boost Thailand's tech ecosystem, with skilled Indian technologists set to support the effort. Announced during PM Modi’s Bangkok visit, the deal strengthens bilateral ties. Thailand also launched a major AI programme, investing heavily in talent, infrastructure, and ethical AI practices.
American claims all AI companies were found by white men. Desi CEO schools him with emojis
Amid debates on H-1B visa reforms, a provocative remark dismissing Indians' role in artificial intelligence gained attention, notably catching the eye of Perplexity AI cofounder Aravind Srinivas. The statement sparked widespread backlash, highlighting Srinivas’ achievements and those of other Indian innovators in shaping the global AI landscape.
This Indian-origin executive is Google's new chief technologist
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has appointed Prabhakar Raghavan as the tech giant's chief technologist. Raghavan will be moving into the role of chief technologist after 12 years of leading other teams across the search company, Pichai said. Earlier Raghavan had been leading Google’s search and advertising section, along with other major divisions.
Indian-American named NASA's chief technologist
In his role, Charania will align NASA's agency wide technology investments with mission needs across six mission directorates and oversee technology collaboration with other federal agencies, the private sector, and external stakeholders.
Australia opens centre of excellence for critical technology in India
The Australian government will invest $70 million over the next decade in a quantum commercialisation hub, designed to commercialise Australia’s quantum research and forge links with global markets and supply chains, according to an Australian government statement.
Stack Overflow signs strategic partnership with Times Bridge
Times Bridge has also participated in Stack Overflow's $85 million Series E funding round that was announced in July this year.
Techies across the country nudged to work with government on societal problems
Under the programme — called Indian Administrative Fellowship (IAF) — technologists would be trained by bureaucrats and mentored by people such as Nilekani, and RedBus founder and former CIO of the Telangana government, Phaninder Sharma.
India CEO mafia: Techies with a social heart
Some are beginning to call it the ‘India Mafia’, like the PayPal Mafia. The latter was used to describe the many former PayPal employees and founders who went on to found and develop other technology companies such as Tesla, LinkedIn, Palantir, SpaceX, YouTube, Yelp, and Yammer.
Creating avenues for women to return to workforce, says Alaina Percival
"We work directly with companies here to grow their diversity efforts, and develop best practices around hiring and retention," Percival said.
We are Creating Avenues for Women to Return to Workforce after Career Break: Alaina Percival, WWCode
While we’re a global organisation, India is one of our key target locations, said Alaina Percival.
5 ways Indian companies can boost women in technical roles
Recruiting, retaining and advancing women in tech is not just an aspiration; it's a business imperative, says Telle Whitney, CEO, Anita Borg Institute.
174 technocrats quit ISRO in 2012-14: Government
As many as 174 technocrats have quit ISRO from 2012 to 2014 on voluntary grounds, the government today said.
Shortage of 2 lakh paramedics in country: Minister J P Nadda
There is a shortage of two lakh paramedical staff in the country, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda said today.
Myntra's new chief product officer Ambarish Kenghe on hiring spree
"Building a team and getting the team set up is one of the top priorities," Ambarish Kenghe said in his first media interview after taking on the top job at Myntra.
Myntra on a hiring spree, eyes talent from Silicon Valley
Myntra's new chief product officer will go on a hiring spree, not only luring Indian talent but technologists from abroad to work with the fashion retailer.
Indus Nanotech Association formed in US
A group of Indian-Americans have announced forming of the Indus Nanotech Association with an aim to further strengthen Indo-US collaboration.
Government likely to discuss sugar de-control next week
Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said that government is seriously thinking over the sugar de-control issue.
4 Indian colour technologists get rare honour from UK's SDC
Four Indian colour technologists have been bestowed with the prestigious 'Chartered Colourist' by Society of Dyers and Colourist (SDC), UK.
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