Author: Adarsh

The ₹1236-crore Venus Orbiter Mission has been approved by India’s Union Cabinet. Adarsh takes you through all the details… The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing to launch its first mission to Venus. After the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) launched in 2013, this is ISRO’s second interplanetary mission. The mission – titled Shukrayaan-I, after the Sanskrit term for Venus –will mainly focus on analyzing Venus’s atmospheric composition, studying its geological structure and exploring any seismic or volcanic activity. The total project will cost ₹1236 crores and is set to launch on 29th March, 2028. With a flight time of…

India’s smartphone market emerges as second largest globally by unit volume and moves to third largest by value… These days, every single person in India seems to have a smartphone. Actually, these days, every single person in India seems to have more than one smartphone. So, it comes as no surprise that, according to the latest data estimates, India has moved to second in the list of the world’s largest smartphone buyers in terms of volume and third in terms of value. Independent researches were conducted by Counterpoint Research and Canalys and both have made the same observations. According to…

With AI leading the charge, technological advancements are fundamentally transforming modern warfare for India … Technology is transforming the global landscape and the defence sector is no exception. As far as India is concerned, a defense tech company called Ammunic Systems is integrating AI and robotics to take the country’s military operations to the next level. Founded in 2019 by Priyanka Singhal, Ammunic has gone from a college project to one of the biggest players in India’s defense technology. It has already secured partnerships with the Indian Army as well as the Indian navy. Bridging Tech Innovation & Defense Needs…

With Microsoft’s AI assistant getting a makeover, Adarsh tells you all about it… When it comes to consumer products, Microsoft has always been playing catchup with Google. Unlike its business software acumen, Microsoft are really lacking when it comes to serving the consumer market. Even now, Microsoft’s search engine Bing is drastically behind Google in its market share. But if you listen to Mustafa Suleyman – the recently appointed chief executive of Microsoft AI – the company is about to make massive headway in the consumer products division with its use of AI. The US-based software company has added “an…

Adarsh tells you all about India taking a major step in advancing its computing capabilities with the launch of the three homegrown PARAM Rudra supercomputers… In yet another step towards becoming self-reliant, India has unveiled three indigenously developed PARAM Rudra supercomputers. In a recent video conference addressing the nation, Prime Minister announced the launch of the three supercomputers that are valued at ₹130 crores. National Supercomputing Mission The three computers have been built under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) initiative to boost the country’s technological independence and innovation. Named after the fierce avatar of Lord Shiva, the three computers have…

If you’re struggling with a slow Wi-Fi connection, Adarsh has some tips and tricks on how you can make it faster… In today’s hyper connected world, one just cannot function with a slow internet connection. If you’re stuck with a slow Wi-Fi, chances are you’re stuck with a lot of pending online work. Whether it is streaming or downloading or even making digital payments, it can get tricky with a slow internet connection. So here are 13 effective strategies to get the most out of your Wi-Fi connection: Upgrade your Router You probably opted for the free or cheapest option…

UPI set a new record by processing more than 15 billion transactions in India for the first time in September 2024. Adarsh explores what this means for the future of our digital economy… India’s digital economy has been undergoing a transformation for quite some time now. The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) was introduced in 2016 and its growth and adoption has been so rapid that it set a new record of 15 billion monthly transactions in September. It was expected sooner than later as the number had touched 14.9 billion in August. Another record was broken as the average daily…

Along with the Earth’s magnetic and energy fields, there is a third energy field and Adarsh tells you all about the discovery… It was first hypothesised in the late ’60s but it took until 2024 to prove it beyond any doubt! In 1968, it was noticed that an elusive field of energy was probably pushing particles from the Earth’s poles into space. While the field is invisible and relatively weak, it plays a major part in the evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere and how it continues to support life. The discovery of this ambipolar field is groundbreaking as it offers…

Organisations in India’s education sector are experiencing over 8,000 attacks per week which is more than double the global average… In recent weeks and months, India has been experiencing a surge of cyberattacks and this is indeed cause for alarm. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. – an American-Israeli multinational provider of software and hardware products – who specialize in cybersecurity recently released a report that has brought some alarming numbers to light! According to their latest Threat Intelligence Report, which features data from the last 6 months, Indian organizations are facing an average of 3,244 attacks per week – which…

As Kerala bans sharing study material on WhatsApp, Adarsh looks at the pros and cons of the decision… Recently, the Kerala Directorate of Higher Secondary Education announced that it has banned the sharing of study material through WhatsApp and other social media platforms. The reasoning behind this is that learning should be classroom-centric and not diluted by external digital sources. To ensure this rule is implemented and followed, Higher Secondary Academic Joint Director Suresh Kumar revealed that regional deputy directors have been tasked with conducting regular inspections in schools across Kerala. Reason Behind the Decision Due to the closure of…