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Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted India’s rising middle class as the iPhone maker delivered strong double-digit growth; VC activity rebounded sharply in April last week, driven largely by several deals exceeding $20 million.
In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the exhibition titled ‘Systems, Silhouettes, and Synchronicities.’
India's home interior sector is turning to AI to combat high customer acquisition costs and operational expenses. Companies like Homelane and Livspace are leveraging AI to boost designer productivity and streamline operations, aiming for profitability amidst stiff competition from the unorganized se
Semiconductor firms establishing operations in Sanand are actively seeking cooks to prepare authentic Filipino and Malaysian dishes for their expatriate executives. Companies like Kaynes and CG Semi are hiring from these Southeast Asian nations, leading to a demand for specialized culinary services
India's new Online Gaming Authority of India is now operational. Its immediate focus is registering eSports companies and resolving player complaints. A digital portal is live for registrations. This move aims to regulate the growing online gaming sector and build public trust.
The Academy Awards will now require acting and writing to be human-created for Oscar eligibility. New rules clarify that artificial intelligence cannot be used for these categories. This change applies to submissions for the March 2027 ceremony. The move addresses concerns about AI replacing human w
A significant breakthrough has been reached in U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase confirmed a deal on a crucial provision, paving the way for the bill's advancement in the Senate. This development addresses concerns over stablecoin rewards, aiming to foster crypto adoption while balancing banking int
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup specialising in AI models for robots, to bolster its humanoid technology initiative. The acquired team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs, contributing expertise in robot control and self-learning for whole-body humanoid applications.
Karnataka has launched India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between research and market-ready solutions by fostering applied innovation, talent development, and ecosystem building. The Centre
Indian startups secured $660 million in April 2026, a slight uptick from last year, with late-stage deals dominating. Despite a dip from March's figures, key players like KreditBee, Snabbit, and Palmonas saw significant funding, signaling continued investor confidence in the burgeoning startup ecosy
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes AI will make people busier, not replace them, despite acknowledging significant labor market disruption. He stated the company aims to build tools that augment human capabilities, not replace them. Altman's comments align with OpenAI's plans to nearly double its workfo
US cybersecurity officials are looking at drastically cutting the time for government agencies to fix serious IT system flaws. This move comes as advanced AI tools can now find and exploit vulnerabilities much faster. The proposed change could reduce the fix deadline from two weeks to just three day
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has secured a record $6 billion for its latest growth-stage fund, primarily from external limited partners. This rapid deployment of capital reflects a trend of mature startups seeking substantial private investment over public offerings. The fund will focus on a dozen co
Two US senators have written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. They criticize the company's decision to remove advertisements. These ads were from attorneys seeking clients harmed by social media platforms. The attorneys aimed to recruit plaintiffs for lawsuits. These lawsuits accuse companies like Meta
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
Paisabazaar has received an order disallowing expenses worth Rs 145.91 crore for FY23 and FY22. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) upheld an earlier order. This increases the company's taxable income. The matter is under appeal and has no immediate financial impact. The appellate authority wil
India's electric two-wheeler market experienced a significant 22% dip in April registrations, falling to 1.48 lakh units after a March peak. Despite a broad decline, Ola Electric saw a notable 20% surge in sales, improving its market share. This slowdown follows a strong FY26 growth driven by legacy
United States antitrust authorities have finished reviewing Intel's investment in SambaNova. Intel invested $35 million in the chip startup, increasing its stake. This move follows a previous investment and a planned additional $15 million. The review's completion signals regulatory approval for Int
