Innovation

Experts argue that transitioning from lithium-ion batteries to sodium-ion batteries would make electric vehicles “cheaper than IC-engine vehicles even without subsidies”. But how feasible is this?

Developed by students at IIT-Madras, Saaf water™ is an AI-IoT platform designed to regularly monitor the groundwater and effectively communicate that information — not just to the authorities, but to the community as well.

A list of the best innovations by Indians would surely include these 10 low-cost ideas that solve everyday problems in every field, from healthcare to sustainability.

Bhagvanji Rupapara's birdhouse is 140 feet long and has 2,500 earthen pots which shelter thousands of birds.

IIT Kharagpur graduates Pranesh Chaudhary and Sushant Sachan are the founders of Zunpulse, a sustainable startup that helps 1 lakh households save energy through smart utilisation of electrical appliances.

Yash Pakka, an Ayodhya-based venture, manufactures 100% compostable and biodegradable tableware (bowls, plates, food trays, containers) sourced from waste sugarcane fibre.

IIT-Kanpur professor Jayant Singh, along with three students, has developed a mobile app named Bhu Parikshak to test nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and more in the soil, alongside a low-cost and portable device that can do the job in just 90 seconds

Kerala-born entrepreneur Ashwin Sreenivas has earned a spot in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for his AI-based startup Campfire, which helps companies manage and build large communities online.

Facebook Pragati is a unique initiative, carefully crafted to address the concerns faced by women entrepreneurs. The program assists in incubating and accelerating early-stage women-led nonprofits that are working in the areas of women entrepreneurship.

To make sure that no tree was cut down to build his dream home, Udaipur businessman Kul Pradeep Singh built a home atop a 40-foot mango tree. He's even found a mention in the Limca Book of Records.