Author: Sharad Natani
In less than an hour, one sentence from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wiped out nearly Rs12.5 lakh crore ($150 billion) from Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. — one of the sharpest single-day losses ever triggered by a tech product announcement. “AI gives us a once-in-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be,” — Sam Altman, unveiling ChatGPT Atlas That one line — delivered during a six-minute livestream — sent tremors through Wall Street and Silicon Valley, shaking the foundations of Google’s two-decade-long dominance over the web. A Six-Second Teaser That Shook the Tech World It all started with a…
India is gearing up for one of the most ambitious overhauls of its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector — the beating heart of its economy that powers 30% of the GDP and supports over 110 million livelihoods. A comprehensive reform package — jointly crafted by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Finance Ministry, and the MSME Ministry — is in its final stages. According to government sources, the blueprint is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2025 and promises to redefine how India’s small businesses operate, compete, and grow in the global marketplace. Officials say the…
In a proud moment for India, Dr. Ashokkumar Veeramuthu, a distinguished researcher from Tamil Nadu, has once again made it to the World’s Top Scientists list for the third consecutive year, as published by Stanford University, USA, in collaboration with Elsevier Publishers. Dr. Veeramuthu currently serves as Professor and Head of the Centre for Waste Management and Renewable Energy at Saveetha University (SIMATS) in Chennai. Hailing from the scenic Nilgiris district, his consistent recognition underscores his global impact in the field of environmental sustainability and renewable energy innovation. Pioneering Work in Waste and Energy Solutions Dr. Veeramuthu’s groundbreaking research revolves…
In a world where most engineering students dream of IITs and NITs, Amritanjali Dubey has proved that talent, not the college tag, defines success. The young engineer from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Punjab, has stunned everyone by cracking interviews at Google, Apple, and Microsoft — some of the toughest in the world. The Girl Who Dreamed Beyond the Obvious From childhood, Amritanjali had a deep curiosity for science and technology. She wasn’t just another student solving equations — she was obsessed with finding why things worked. Her hunger for knowledge pushed her to explore coding and…
In an extraordinary display of talent and perception, 12-year-old Shivaraj Gowdru N from Davanagere has earned a place in the India Book of Records for reciting the highest number of 5-letter English words — blindfolded — in just 12 minutes and 23 seconds. But what truly sets this young prodigy apart is his unique ability to identify objects, colors, and even read words without sight — relying solely on smell, sound, and touch. A Rare Gift That Defies Logic Shivaraj’s father, Niranjan Kumar, shared that his son can identify any object placed in his hand by merely sensing its smell…
In a historic milestone for India, Kerala is all set to become the first State in the country officially free from extreme poverty. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will make the grand declaration at a public event on November 1 — Kerala Piravi Day — at the Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The celebration will see the convergence of Kerala’s finest — cinema legends Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Kamal Haasan — who will grace the event as special guests. The ceremony will also be attended by Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition, and senior government officials, symbolising a collective achievement for the State. A…