Technology

With the world experiencing high temperatures, here are a few innovative techniques that cities are using to beat the heat.

Rajeev Motwani’s work as a computer science professor at Stanford University and angel investor and mentor to many technology companies in Silicon Valley, including Google, has impacted millions around the world.

IITs Kharagpur, Gandhinagar, and Madras are offering online courses for students in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and more. Check your eligibility and how to apply here.

Founded by Meenakshi Singh, Dr Cherian and Kuldeep Singh Chauhan in December 2019, Synapsica addresses the issues of inconsistency, inaccuracy and misdiagnosis in imaging and radiology practice.

A quora user gave the most fitting reply to the question: if a chaiwala or driver can earn more than someone in the corporate field, why are people joining MNCs.

Samrat Nath from Assam built a theft-proof e-bicycle by watching YouTube. The e-bike has security features like GPS and a fingerprint sensor.

UK-based tech startup Polymateria has found a way to alter the properties of plastic to make it biodegradable and recyclable at the same time.

To ensure that untapped talent can build social capital, Salesforce is providing a holistic support to school and high school students with better access to quality education and career counselling platforms.

Co-founded by Prabhdeep Singh, medical startup StanPlus offers a 15-mins ambulance delivery service to patients and even operates its own fleet of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances.

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.