Pranjal Sharma

India leans on innovative technologies to manage land and property

27 OCT 2024

Disputes in land acquisition often delay business and infrastructure projects in the country. Technology and digitisation can help in settling disputes and accelerating economic activity... read more

Coming to your home: From cleaning to brewing, robots for all the chores

13 OCT 2024

EngineeringMainstreaming of humanoid robots will impact societies and economies. Highly populous countries with young populations will have to rethink their policies for employment, labour... read more

India's needs more supercomputers: For scientific research to industries
29 SEP 2024

Computing power is as vital to the economy as highways and factories. The technology has to be affordable and accessible for private firms and the government ... read more

Automation, emerging technology help Indian ports to scale up capacity
15 SEP 2024

India has committed to invest Rs 80 trn for port development. It has built a digital platform called Ulip that allows industry to access logistics datasets on govt systems... read more

Construction industry must focus on green tech for sustainable growth
01 SEP 2024

India's construction market will be worth $1.4 trillion by 2025, becoming the third-largest in the world... read more

NSAs weigh in on tech tieup
18 AUG 2024

The recent technology security initiative by the governments of UK and India is establishing a new paradigm in global tech collaboration... read more

Microbes are helping businesses become green
04 AUG 2024

Engineering biology is helping a wide range of industries to deploy and benefit from new molecules. It creates or redesigns biological systems for various uses... read more

Digital mirror gives ONGC view of safety, business
21 JULY 2024

ONGC, short for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, recently launched a project called Darpan that technology wise puts the company alongside the best in the world... ... read more

Location intelligence maps course with AI
07 JULY 2024

Indian companies are taking on global giants by investing in smart new digital maps that serve a variety of users: From automakers and policymakers to citizens... ... read more

AI reckoning for world's ad industry at Cannes Lions
23 JUNE 2024

As clients demand personalised messaging in a rapidly changing market, AI tools can create ad solutions quickly. Now, the ad industry is consumed about the future of creativity... ... read more

Flooded with data? Insights industry will help you now
09 JUNE 2024

Companies are using the insights industry for decision-making as global consumption recovers from the pandemic years. The industry is estimated to be worth more than $130 bn... ... read more

Sounds just like you: The rise of voice technology
26 MAY 2024

Voice and speech recognition market is expected to be worth $53 bn by 2030. From personal digital assistants to voice-based search, there are increasing applications of the technology... ... read more

Eyes on Earth: Data helps farming and industry
12 MAY 2024

Earth observation data can drive $3.8 trn in economic benefits while supporting climate change initiatives... ... read more

Shipping to shopping, AI is making food safe
18 APR 2024

AI's application in food and beverage is a market worth $9.68 bn and it is expected to reach $48.99 bn by 2029 ... read more

2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates
14 APR 2024

Two programmes are doing away with the need for students to carry around their academic certificates. The initiative will also help employers in verifying documents... read more

As world leans on GenAI, cyber risks are a new worry for organisations
31 MAR 2024

India is among countries at the highest risk from sophisticated cyberattacks. But only 4% of organisations in the country have 'mature' security systems to counter such threats... read more

GenAI is changing industries, throwing a challenge to white-collar workers
17 MAR 2024

Automation is happening to roles that either do not require expertise or heavily involve tasks that GenAI can do effectively... read more

Leaning on AI for early childhood learning
03 MAR 2024

AI improves the learning experience of children and helps teachers to adopt new ideas and models. It is useful in assisting India's target in improving childhood learning ... read more

Climate side of AI: Its thirst for energy is massive
04 FEB 2024

As GenAI comes to mobile phones, the energy needed to generate photos and videos will be immense. Alongside are data centres which consume energy too for storing information ... read more

India sets its quantum technology agenda, will build reliable supply chain
04 FEB 2024

The technology uses the principles of fundamental physics to solve complex problems in a range of sectors... read more

How technology is changing the office: Cubicle to wall colours and lighting
21 JAN 2024

Companies are using neuroscience, AI, smart lighting to make offices that inspire creativity and innovation. They are creating office space that wraps itself around employees' needs... read more

Quantum computing will unleash full potential of AI: Pasqal co-founder
21 JAN 2024

Georges-Olivier Reymond, co-founder of Pasqal, spoke with Pranjal Sharma at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos about applying quantum computing... read more

Smarter and better with GenAI: What is coming to your phone in 2024
08 JAN 2024

This will be the year when the power of generative artificial intelligence will come embedded in our phones. You could use as a personal assistant to get quicker answers to queries... read more

AI in the sky: How the technology has become guiding light for satcom
24 DEC 2023

As satellite-based communications for individuals and enterprises bring in a new age of connectivity, AI will be critical for managing satellites... read more

How human healing is getting a dose of regenerative technology
10 DEC 2023

A lab-grown, fully functional human body organ could soon be a reality as regenerative technologies rapidly advance. In that advancement, a regulatory system will be needed... read more

AI's fuel: Why the world is teaming up for datasets
26 NOV 2023

Data fed into an AI algorithm determines its efficiency. The right dataset prevents inbuilt biases and errors. Studies estimate the market for training datasets is worth over $8 bn... read more

How technology is using data to reduce carbon emissions
12 NOV 2023

Decarbonisation efforts are occurring in every sector of business and society. Commercial and personal consumption is being audited for wastage, leakage, reuse of energy... read more

Industrial metaverse gains real-life traction
29 OCT 2023

Digital transformation strategies are moving towards a common approach in which a single suite of diverse technologies helps bring cost, time, and resource efficiencies... read more

Sign of the times: QR code turns better with AI
15 OCT 2023

AI corrects errors and personalises codes in the ubiquitous signs used by billions of people. It creates dynamic images that change at frequent intervals to prevent misuse... read more

Translation tools end language barriers
17 SEP 2023

When Google Translate was launched in 2006, instant language translation became available to millions... read more

How plant sensors are improving Indian agriculture, checking waste
03 SEP 2023

Sensors that monitor plant health, irrigation, nutrient use and weather are improving productivity, checking waste at farms and greenhouses ... read more

How the car industry got computer as its wheels
06 AUG 2023

Tesla created software which runs as a single system in its cars, enabling it to update, upgrade and improve features on its own... read more

Flexible, wearable: the era of anywhere and everywhere battery is upon us
24 JUL 2023

They have applications in several fields, including wearable medical devices and biomedical sensors... read more

Tracking the sun with automation for efficiency in solar power production
09 JUL 2023

Smart sensors, automated weather stations, machine learning algorithms comprise a market worth $10 bn... read more

5G networks go private and high-tech
25 Jun 2023

The range of industries keen to use private 5G is diverse. Companies in sectors like mining, chemicals, manufacturing and logistics are seeking private 5G networks... read more

Neuro feedback devices that read your mind are here
11 Jun 2023

Mind-reading devices read the movement of pupils, heart rates and brain impulses. They will be able to predict human movement, action... read more

Video calls will soon be 3D meetings
28 May 2023

Google's latest video-calling solution is a combination of technologies that offers life-like immersive experience. It feels as though person... read more

Disruptive tech can help employees
14 May 2023

A collaborative, empathetic and technology infused effort should guide HR policies... read more

The fastest evolution in technology history
30 Apr 2023

The pace of development of ChatGPT is breathtaking. What is incredible is the rapid strides that it is making with every new version... read more

India has begun to create its own tech
16 Apr 2023

Spacetech is a rising field where young startups are collaborating to develop new types of satellites, while agritech solutions... read more

Magnetic levitation on the shop floor
02 Apr 2023

A global food major uses ICT-based tracks for packaging a variety of its products at a factory in western India... read more

Regulation tech for financial risk planning
19 Mar 2023

Financial entities have to be far more agile while assessing risks. The use of emerging technologies can help them anticipate a wider range of risks in a shorter time... read more

Technology enhances responsible mining
05 Mar 2023

New technologies have already been deployed in various mining projects. Some coal companies use robot-assisted firefighting and dust suppression technology... read more

Technology is making trade more trendy
19 Feb 2023

In past decades, global trade grew with consistent investment in infrastructure such as ports, shipping lines and cargo facilities. Now, global trade will be driven by high-tech and digitization... read more

Rise of India's agritech defies funding winter
05 Feb 2023

The agritech sector in India is poised for accelerated growth owing to the combined effort of enterprising start-ups, private investors and government initiatives... read more

Digital trials drive new technologies in health care
22 Jan 2023

Just as the ECG sensor on your health app uses electrical sensors on the back of the wearable wristband to measure heart health, EEG sensors embedded... read more

Can help Indian govt replicate digital public goods in other EMs: IBM CEO
21 Jan 2023

The pandemic definitely accelerated digital delivery in India - Aadhaar, UPI, how securities are working and mobile banking being some examples - says Arvind Krishna... read more

We'll work with Indian organisations on online safety: Julie Inman Grant
20 Jan 2023

Other countries are looking to set up institutions like the Australian one dedicated to protect people from digital harm, says Julie Inman Grant... read more

WEF Davos 2023: Global leaders roll up sleeves to tackle a tough 2023
17 Jan 2023

The mood at Davos is to roll up the sleeves and work on an actionable plan to revive growth and stability... read more

A common language for different tongues
09 Jan 2023

While mobile phones are the most common examples of devices with language capabilities, the breakthrough will be seen in mass use of medical and wearable devices... read more

Chatbots will do more than just chatting
25 Dec 2022

Chatbots can be found on websites, messaging apps, and other platforms, and are used to provide information, answer questions, and perform tasks such as booking tickets or making reservations... read more

Smart meters must be secured
12 Dec 2022

There seems to be an awareness that not just Chinese meters but even domestic meters being installed at points of consumption are vulnerable and need to be secured against hacking... read more

Smart fasteners are not just nuts and bolts
27 Nov 2022

In auto sector adhesive tapes used for attaching components in unique ways allow carmakers to experiment with designs, since they are no longer bound by linear needs of traditional metallic fasteners... read more

The new wave of process automation is intelligent
13 Nov 2022

Intelligent process automation adds advanced cognitive technologies such as AI to expand business process automation across entire enterprises... read more

Bees and drones give wings to farmers
31 Oct 2022

Areas where drones are making their presence felt include seed propagation, pesticide spraying, yield prediction, land records, insurance assessment, and crop monitoring... read more

India and the industrial metaverse
16 Oct 2022

The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds... read more

Mobile robots could soon be in our homes and officeS
02 Oct 2022

Robots may not be a mass product right now, but they will be increasingly useful to sectors like mining, energy, manufacturing and construction. The technology used in them will be of great utility... read more

Speeding up digital business operations
18 Sep 2022

To address the challenges posed by a fast-evolving landscape, technology companies are bringing an integrated approach to digital transformation... read more

India needs a tech platform for e-waste recycling
04 Sep 2022

A collaborative effort between government, the regulator, producers and recyclers is required to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled... read more

Passports of tomorrow will be virtual
21 Aug 2022

Experts feel that a physical document may not even be required in the future... read more

Embedded finance is making click buys easier
07 AUG 2022

With product and financial sellers on the same page, the consumer finds it easy to just click through and buy... read more

Robots help upgrade crash-testing for cars
24 JUL 2022

The role of the automotive industry in supporting the use of emerging technologies by regulators can improve the quality of vehicles across the world... read more

Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge
10 JUL 2022

The rise of billions of connected devices mean that data has to be processed locally... read more

The tech game is boosting player goals
26 JUN 2022

From soccer to athletics to golf, technology is playing a bigger game than humans... read more

Emerging organ tech helps drug testing
12 JUN 2022

Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technologies have been allowing researchers to test the impact of chemicals on human tissue for specific objectives... read more

World Economic Forum 2022: The world is bullish on the Indian economy
01 June 2022

The first post-pandemic in-person meeting at Davos took place with reduced participation amid a war raging in Europe, but witnessed spirited debates... read more

WEF 2022: Snowy mountain views were replaced by colourful pavilions
01 Jun 2022

For Davos regulars, the missing snow was the key talking point... read more

WEF at Davos 2022: From crypto to climate change, India was the focus
27 May 2022

World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022: For European business heads eagerly scouting for options to diversify their trade and investments, India emerged as the best option... read more

WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders
25 May 2022

Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are intensely debating this year's theme, which is History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies... read more

Technology aids boost human abilities
29 MAY 2022

Assisted technologies that support cognition, mobility and self-care are now so integral to human life that most people do not consider them as supportive aids... read more

WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders
25 May 2022

Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos are intensely debating this year's theme, which is History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies... read more

As WEF gets underway at Davos, India sells stability, growth, and dynamism
23 MAY 2022

WEF 2022: With the war in Ukraine, world is grappling with economic uncertainty, but India finds itself in a sweet spot at the World Economic Forum in Davos... read more

Like CNG, EV battery management systems need more investment, scrutiny
16 MAY 2022

In the same way that compressed natural gas systems were aligned to Indian climate conditions, a better choice of battery cells and battery design is quite imperative now... read more

India is on top of the gaming market
01 MAY 2022

Indian gaming firms are using smart technologies to enhance the playing experience... read more

Digilocker transforms document management revolution
21 MAR 2022

The 100-million mark for Digilocker users is a laudable milestone. But India still has a huge task ahead to bring the benefits of digital documents to more than a billion of its people... read more

Additive manufacturing gathers momentum
06 MAR 2022

While much of the time 3D printers are used for creating prototypes of machine components, experts believe that mass production of printed products is imminent... read more

Can global entities shut down root servers?
03 APR 2022

Root servers are at the core of the global internet system. Controlled by 13 designated entities, they are a network of hundreds of servers on which domain names are hosted... read more

How smart factories are turning green
18 APR 2022

Two factories in India are leading the use of emerging technologies for sustainability as part of the WEF Lighthouse network... read more

Mini data centres are gaining global stature
20 FEB 2022

Several players are planning to invest in small and large data centres in India, as computing and data demands rise... read more

Digital activity helps track data on economy
07 FEB 2022

Technology is now coming to the rescue of decision makers who need current data about the multiple dimensions of a rapidly changing economy... read more

Billions of dollars pour into quantum computing
23 JAN 2022

Designing more efficient batteries for electric vehicles can be accelerated by years with the help of quantum computing, as is being done by IBM in collaboration with Mercedes... read more

Deepfake avatars are going mainstream
09 JAN 2022

While artificial intelligence is being used to support fake information, some pioneering companies are deploying simulated videos and voices for genuine objectives... read more

Trending tech of 2022
26 DEC 2021

Humans will work far more collaboratively with artificial intelligence for rapid and complex decision-making... read more

Living proof of face recognition
12 DEC 2021

Millions of mobile users already deploy face recognition to unlock their phones. The use of face recognition for digital life certificates is a smart way to offer convenience to pensioners... read more

Mass transport, automated for people
28 NOV 2021

Cities and urban local bodies across the world are looking for efficient mass transit systems that can run constantly with minimum human intervention... read more

Virtual assistants become smarter
31 OCT 2021

The hybrid work format has speeded up the use of intelligent virtual assistants, for customer-facing roles as well as internal enterprise management functions... read more

The final frontier of space technology
17 OCT 2021

The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite systems, 3D printing, big data, and quantum technology in its activities and operations in space... read more

A Quad alliance for emerging technology
04 OCT 2021

While fear of Chinese tech domination brings together the large democracies, India has announced collaborations in defence security systems driven by emerging tech, including drone manufacturing... read more

Sizing up garments with 3D technology
19 SEP 2021

Global designers and clothing brands are increasingly using sophisticated tech tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to clothe their customers with the right fit... read more

Carbon neutrality powered by AI
05 SEP 2021

Countries like India, which are leading the adoption of climate change measures, will have to encourage energy companies to embrace higher levels of AI usage... read more

A sprinkling of artificial intelligence flavours
22 Aug 2021

The skills of chefs are being complemented by foodtech solutions that are coming up with new experiments to pander to our palate. Tastes have been created by using AI models... read more

Car hacking is worse than carjacking
08 Aug 2021

Hackers can control a car in motion and force it to accelerate or stop suddenly. They can change the radio station, turn off the engine and change the temperature setting inside... read more

Clever tech for smart spying
25 Jul 2021

Emerging technology is being deployed not just by government agencies but also by the corporate world to get information on competitors... read more

Going mobile with fraud detection
11 Jul 2021

Preventing mobile-based fraud requires coordinated efforts between regulators, industry bodies representing mobile operators, banking and financial services, and security tech providers... read more

Anti-trust algorithms drive online sales
27 Jun 2021

Investigations are required in India and other emerging economies to ensure that algorithm-led personalised pricing in e-commerce is not harmful... read more

The future of taxation is automation
13 Jun 2021

The finance ministry's new online tax filing system will help expand the tax base by reducing the time and effort required to register a new taxpayer and create a permanent account number... read more

Attacking addictive algorithms
30 MAY 2021

India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised... read more

Driving on high-tech highways
16 MAY 2021

Roads are becoming smarter even if the people driving are not. A set of smart technologies is making construction, maintenance, and traffic management much more efficient... read more

Tracking behaviour to protect entities
03 MAY 2021

All sectors will depend on high levels of connectivity, from education to manufacturing to financial management. With every action being digitised, the potential for cyber threats grows... read more

Blocking and chaining resume fraud
18 APR 2021

A mini-industry has come up to manage employee background checks. Studies indicate that one in five resumes have information discrepancy that is serious enough to be considered a fraud... read more

Tech roles need women, but companies still prefer men
04 APR 2021

Technology is too important to be left in the hands of men alone. Unhappily, despite its importance in our daily lives, enough women are not participating in the creation of future technologies... read more

Learning to code in the mother tongue
21 FEB 2021

If millions can learn to code in their own languages, they will be able to create livelihood options for themselves in the same way that affordable mobiles and data did... read more

Budget funds digital governance
07 FEB 2021

The use of a digital platform for the Census will allow official agencies to interpret vast amounts of information using data analytics. Such data will be able to feed other government programme... read more

Fraud in fintech being fought with regulatory tech
24 JAN 2021

It has been estimated that more than 1,200 lending apps are active in India. While some have been shut down or removed from Google or Apple platforms, others can pop up with frightening speed... read more

Nationalism will drive global alliances in 2021
10 JAN 2021

The era of tech nationalism launched with India banning Chinese tech platforms and telecom equipment... read more

2021 may see people using technology to thrive, not just survive
25 DEC 2020

Technology to get smarter in new year... read more

Preparing for accountability of emerging technologies
13 DEC 2020

On drones, the regulatory environment has to be about much more than merely management and tracking. An important issue to consider is inadvertent collection of audio and video... read more

Covid vaccine: Emerging tech to help manage cold chain
29 NOV 2020

The global cold chain market size is estimated to be valued at $233.8 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $340.3 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.8%... read more

IoT meter adoption needs to pick up pace
15 NOV 2020

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT)-based meters is attempting to bring accountability in a poorly regulated sector... read more

How the tech war against Covid intensified
01 NOV 2020

While in the early weeks, experts had approached Covid with a tentative approach, now every weapon in the tech arsenal has been deployed on the frontlines... read more

No hurdles for blockchain in Tamil Nadu
18 OCT 2020

The state is using blockchain for creating and storing identity and qualification certificates for its citizens... read more

Experience sights, sounds and shops virtually
04 OCT 2020

Virtual reality is now going mainstream with travel and tech companies offering 3D visits to famous locations... read more

Smart games, AI & robots can revive the toy industry
20 SEP 2020

New toy makers can now deploy emerging technologies. They don't have to worry about legacy investments, since most were importing from China and not manufacturing ... read more

Data security drives the rise of private cloud
06 SEP 2020

Private cloud means that a firm has control over the server as well as its location, where its data is stored... read more

Deploy new technology to monitor green impact
23 AUG 2020

Monitoring the condition of aquatic ecosystems can be laborious and time-consuming. Many industrial projects depend on water for some critical functions ... read more

Managing a monsoon of medical data
09 AUG 2020

Digitisation is creating thousands of sources of ever-flowing data. However, only a fraction of it is being utilised... read more

Farmers with phones need smart inputs
10 JUL 2020

India must ensure that market intelligence and agri information flow remain open and transparent. Mere smartphones will not make agriculture smarter... read more

Creating space for private spacetech
26 JUN 2020

Global venture capital has identified spacetech as a super growth sector. India, China and Japan will play a significant role to drive the transformation in Asia... read more

The future of weather forecasting
11 JUN 2020

Apart from predicting weather,algorithms can be used to scan satellite images to automatically derive plant count and production estimates... read more

Trust, security & digital dependence
29 MAY 2020

A cyber attack is no longer about one company or a government department. In today's world, an attack on one entity can easily escalate to several others... read more

Virus of cyber fraud rises with Covid
15 MAY 2020

The ranks of cyber criminals will rise as many unemployed people with internet connections may be desperate enough to attempt cyber-crimes... read more

E-pass has use cases beyond Covid-19: eGovernments Foundation CE
01 MAY 2020

Non-profit body eGovernments Foundation has developed an electronic pass, or e-pass, to help governments at various levels to manage people movement... read more

A post-Covid digital era
01 MAY 2020

Companies which had leveraged technology and automation during normal course have been better placed to manage the situation during Covid... read more

Covid triggers rapid rise of HR Tech
15 APR 2020

Crises tend to force behaviour change within organisations. Often such behaviour is absorbed in the system and the incentive to return to previous processes dissipates... read more

Tech and the pandemic
02 APR 2020

Increasing use of technology in the war against Covid-19 is among the few bright spots in a bleak situation... read more

Connectivity for corona crisis
22 MAR 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for COVID-19 Solution Challenge on MyGov is a welcome effort towards involving private sector in times of a national crisis... read more

Robots and AI can help fight corona
04 MAR 2020

AI and robotics for public health is a real need and has demonstrated great value... read more

Digital content, DIY learning
19 FEB 2020

Indian learning ecosystem should step away from rote and tighten its embrace of DIY learning... read more

Budgeting for the future of tech
05 FEB 2019

Short courses that are linked to market needs and breakthrough technologies will be far more useful than degrees that are outdated from day one... read more

Davos 2020: Tariff wars now the new norm, disrupting global value chains
24 JAN 2019

Tariff wars are among the three serious challenges to global trade... read more

A world without passwords
22 JAN 2019

A new report released by the WEF in Davos titled Passwordless Authentication shows that replacing passwords with other forms of authentication will make us safer... read more

Davos 2020: Poor social mobility and inequality recognised as a crisis
21 JAN 2019

A key finding from the index is that irrespective of the size and maturity of the economy, most countries have a poor record of social mobility... read more

World Economic Forum 2020: Weathering the forces of climate change
21 JAN 2019

Six themes the WEF hopes to address are around economy, ecology, technology, society, geopolitics, and industrial revival... read more

Satellites will drive IoT connections
09 JAN 2019

Low-cost, high- speed and ever-present connectivity can be a reality with new satellite technologies that are rapidly changing the communications sector... read more

Flexing to keep up: Shape-shifting technology drives big changes
30 DEC 2019

Before 2010, the internet and mobile were used when we needed them. They were tools for search or connectivity. We found them useful. Now we are dependent on them... read more

Tech 2030: Is India ready for what's next?
25 DEC 2019

Touchscreens and voice control rule our lives. Automation and AI are common place technologies. Not just people, the internet of things allows billions of inanimate objects to now talk to each other... read more

Bridges to the digital mainstream
11 DEC 2019

Book review of Bridgital Nation: Solving Technologies People Problem... read more

Wave and pay with SoftPos
11 DEC 2019

A new wave of technology is now ready to change the mobile based payment system once again... read more

Losing the edge in tech competitiveness
27 NOV 2019

Improved ranking in Ease of Doing Business is welcome, but it doesn't improve ability to compete externally. It helps investors in India but doesn't help talent to become better in a competitive world... read more

Winds of change in renewables
13 NOV 2019

Clean energy is becoming cheaper and, therefore, more affordable. The use of IoT will also ensure it can achieve efficiencies that traditional energy companies struggle to achieve... read more

Navigating AI needs strong sails
30 OCT 2019

AI will cause several important shifts in the way the financial ecosystem operates... read more

When AI can prevent human fraud
16 OCT 2019

Even as rules and oversight measures are tightened, a new dimension in fraud prevention is gaining ground. Artificial intelligence is now being used to identify and flag errant behavior... read more

Automating road safety
03 OCT 2019

Too much attention has been given to traffic violation fines but not on the roads will be brought... read more

Don't welcome Facebook's Libra
18 SEP 2019

India's policy makers must be alert to any attempt by Facebook, Mastercard and others to force a cryptocurrency on us... read more

Diagnosis for a healthy AI system
02 SEP 2019

The use of AI in diagnosis can make a big difference to India's health parameters. For this to succeed though, the government needs a national effort to build electronic medical records... read more

Cobots are the new co-workers
24 JUL 2019

A big challenge that drug makers face is the high volume of chemicals which are used and then wasted during the manufacturing process... read more

Purity norms drive nanotech in pharma
24 JUL 2019

A big challenge that drug makers face is the high volume of chemicals which are used and then wasted during the manufacturing process... read more

AI policy needs coordinated intelligence
11 JUL 2019

Fundamental education reforms are required to bridge the great divide between liberal arts and new technologies... read more

Bringing order to the DNA business
27 JUN 2019

Genetics and genomics are being deployed for offering precision medicine solutions... read more

Infusing new energy into startups
13 JUN 2019

India should encourage startups to use its market as a stepping stone for global expansion. This will inject more excitement and energy into the domestic startup eco-system... read more

Modi 2.0 must enhance tech prowess
29 MAY 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness... read more

Technology as travel companion
01 MAY 2019

The mobile which was a problem for traditional keys is now the solution for the global travel industry... read more

Talking to a revolution
17 APR 2019

For the millions of newly emerging smart phone users, voicing a query or recording a message is much easier than typing into a tiny keyboard... read more

Era of instant information
03 APR 2019

If the machines are able to generate data, the entire manufacturing process can offer instant insights to managers... read more

India partnering with Israel to adopt digital, AI solutions in healthcare
03 MAR 2019

India already uses Israeli prowess in the fields of defence and... read more

Virtual advice for real finances
20 MAR 2019

Physical advisors have been receiving tough competition from algorithm-based investment counselling and robo-advisories... read more

Smart supplies for forces
06 MAR 2019

Logistics management for the Army is focused mostly on inventory tracking, procurement and resource management... read more

Mechatronics moves the world
20 FEB 2019

Domestic manufacturing of smart machines in India can't grow without a big shift away from traditional engineering to merged disciplines like mechatronics... read more

Small sats, smart analytics
07 FEB 2019

Small satellites with focused capabilities are offering data insights for commercial use... read more

Cyber security at Davos
23 JAN 2019

WEF's C4C plans to trigger cooperation and collaboration across the world in a way that hasn't happened in history... read more

2019 might see the beginning of a new era of regulatory technology
10 JAN 2019

Assessing anti-competition practices, tracking online consumer rights and predatory behaviour can't be done without smart tech... read more

Support domestic hardware for sensitive tech
26 DEC 2018

The recent drone scare at Gatwick airport has exposed the lack of preparedness against drones... read more

Immersive project management gains traction
12 DEC 2018

KPMG's Enrich Survey 2018 indicates that power and utility companies are increasingly adopting digital- and sensor-based technologies for various objectives... read more

Unmanned and under water
28 NOV 2018

In future, wreckage of crashes in vast oceans can be found with greater efficiency using water bots... read more

World Economic Forum to use drones to enhance info on agriculture in India
14 NOV 2018

Apart from drones, the approach for projects in AI and blockchain is also on building new ecosystems... read more

28 years after creating the web, Berners Lee unveils plan to save it
14 NOV 2018

A set of principles have been prepared to guide the future of the web. These principles include ensuring that governments allow everyone to connect and have privacy... read more

Intelligent meters are powering change
18 OCT 2018

IoT-based smart meters can be activated or deactivated remotely, much like a SIM card in a mobile phone... read more

Affordable health care is benefiting from AI
03 OCT 2018

CallHealth's experience is proof that India needs a national level electronic medical database... read more

Future of jobs with robotic process automation
20 SEP 2018

While industrial automation will impact the blue-collar workers, white- collar workers will face the results of increased use of RPA... read more

Why ATM, when you can crypto!
22 AUG 2018

While it is early days, municipalities, utilities and other bodies are warming up to the importance of aerial mapping and data generation... read more

UAVs can map better town planning
22 AUG 2018

While it is early days, municipalities, utilities and other bodies are warming up to the importance of aerial mapping and data generation... read more

Global trade tech helping efficiency and security
08 AUG 2018

The gross merchandise value of cross-border e-com to grow close to $1 trillion by 2020, from $300 bn in 2015, according to UNCTAD estimates... read more

How blockchain can protect India's data
26 JUL 2018

The biggest challenge in using blockchain for data protection is the data itself. Once stored in a blockchain platform the data can't be tampered with... read more

Disaster management and tech: What India can learn from the Thai rescue
12 JUL 2018

The drones were able to identify and shortlist entry points in hours instead of days. With heavy rain forecast, the use of drones accelerated the rescue... read more

Face recognition: This new tech could transform identifying missing kids
28 JUN 2018

The best results have been demonstrated by the national TrackChild portal run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development... read more

Ministry of AI?
09 MAR 2018

Without our realisation, basic AI is already managing our personal and work lives through emails, work processes and even entertainment... read more

An ERP for Bharat
31 MAY 2017

Economic turnaround in the time of tech-led disruption can't occur without the participation of SMEs that contribute 40% to India's GDP... read more

Robotic soldiers march on
17 MAY 2018

For many countries, a robotic soldier is the ideal weapon. Attacking the enemy from a remote location or some distance offers advantages of reduced body count... read more

Facing the bot recruiter
03 MAY 2018

The video interview software industry is a category by itself with estimated 100 companies offering varying categories of solutions... read more