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30 Sep

CyberPeace and Haryana Police Launch Cyber First Responder Program

Kumar AnshumanNews, Technology

Panchkula: CyberPeace Foundation, in collaboration with Haryana Police, launched the Cyber First Responder Program at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula on Tuesday. The initiative is aimed at strengthening cyber resilience among citizens and law enforcement in response to increasing digital threats and AI-driven cybercrimes. The event included keynote addresses, awareness sessions, and technical workshops designed to equip participants with tools to counter phishing, identity theft, ransomware, and AI-powered impersonation. Smt. Rekha Sharma, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, and former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, attended as Guest of Honour. She emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in cybersecurity, noting…

29 Sep

Santosh Agarwal Invests ₹50 Crore in Docbrella Expansion

Kumar AnshumanHealth, Technology

Bengaluru: Docbrella, a digital healthcare platform, has received a ₹50 crore investment from its chairman, Santosh Agarwal, to support its next phase of growth. The company said the funds will be allocated across technology and artificial intelligence (40%), hospital partnerships (25%), marketing (20%), operations (10%), and research and development (5%). Docbrella aims to expand into 11 major Indian cities by the end of 2025 and capture 15–20% of the digitally active urban healthcare market by 2028. Docbrella offers services including surgical price benchmarking, hospital and doctor comparisons, insurance integration, ambulance access, nursing, and medical equipment rentals. The platform also features…

17 Sep

ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan Inaugurates Space Tech Startup OrbitAID’s New R&D Facility in Bengaluru

Kumar AnshumanStartup, Technology

Bengaluru: OrbitAID Aerospace, a space-tech sartup in the field of On-Orbit Servicing and Refueling (OOSR), today inaugurated its state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) facility spanning 6500 sq.ft in Bengaluru with an investment of over $2 million to extend the lifetime refueling services to current and upcoming satellites. The R&D facility was officially opened by Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who unveiled OrbitAID’s next chapter of innovation and growth in the upcoming years. This facility is India’s largest commercial and one of the world’s biggest for Rendezvous Proximity Operations & Docking (RPOD) infrastructure, for servicing…

10 Jul

The Growing Crisis of Online Gaming Addiction

Sangeet SaritaColumn, Health, Technology, Wellness

What starts as harmless entertainment can sometimes spiral into something far more consuming. What harm could there be in playing a few online games to unwind? This is the primary thought with which one of my close friends started playing online games. But slowly, almost without noticing, a few online games turned into hours of game play, days blurred, the outside world faded, screen time ballooned to several hours a day, friendships slipped away, work suffered. The breaking point came only when mental health had started dwindling; hypertension cripped in; and normal behavior has been replaced by irritability and silence. revealing just…

26 Jun

The Future is AI: Revolutionising Market Research for Tomorrow’s Insights

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Mumbai : The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) held a webinar on 25th June 2025 on the topic ‘The Future is AI: Revolutionising Market Research for Tomorrow’s Insights.’ The session was hosted by Sunder Muthuraman; Independent Consultant, Marketing Measurement, with Krishnendu Dutta; Practice Lead – Innovation, Understanding & Client Advisory at Ipsos India, and Vara Prasad; Vice President – Head of Insights and Analytics at ITC Foods, as guest panelists. This session delved into how AI is redefining the future of market research, enabling deeper consumer understanding, faster insights, and smarter strategies across industries. Vara Prasad began by outlining…

26 Jun

CallerDesk Partners with IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025

Kumar AnshumanEducation, Technology

New Delhi: CallerDesk, a cloud telephony solution provider, has announced a partnership with the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025, a business model competition. The collaboration will support over 550 startups in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. CallerDesk will work with E-Cell to provide mentorship, communication tools, and guidance to early-stage founders. The initiative aims to address communication challenges and assist startups in building operational systems. E-Cell, IIT Bombay has been active since 1998 in promoting entrepreneurship. Supported by programs such as Startup India, Make in India, and Digital India, and organizations including UNESCO, E-Cell connects…

25 Jun

GoaOnline Crosses 9.34 Lakh Digital Service Deliveries

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Panaji : Goa’s commitment to accessible, transparent, and efficient governance has found a powerful expression in GoaOnline, the state’s unified digital services platform. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) is driving Goa's digital transformation through GoaOnline, a unified platform that brings government services to citizens' fingertips As of June 2025, GoaOnline has processed over 9.34 lakh service requests across more than 30 departments, marking a clear shift to digital-first governance. With 200+ services digitized, citizens can now apply for certificates, licenses, and permits online, significantly reducing the…

25 Jun

HerKey & KDEM unveils “Code of Her Own” Coffee Table Book

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Bengaluru : HerKey, India’s largest AI-powered career engagement platform for women, in collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), recently unveiled “Code of Her Own”, a landmark coffee table book celebrating 32 trailblazing women technologists from Karnataka. Launched at HerRising 2025 at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru, the book honours women shaping the future of innovation across AI, agritech, fintech, healthtech, and beyond. Curated as a powerful testament to HerRising’s steadfast commitment to championing women’s impact in the workforce, Code of Her Own celebrates compelling stories of innovation, leadership, and resilience. The book showcases the transformative journeys of 32 exceptional women driving change across high-impact sectors such as AI, fintech,…

24 Jun

Appy Pie to Launch Free LinkedIn-to-Website Converter

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Delhi : Appy Pie, a globally trusted no-code AI platform, and name.com, a leading domain registration service, are excited to announce the launch of a free AI-powered LinkedIn Profile-to-Website Converter. This feature allows professionals to create a personal website using their LinkedIn profile or resume PDF, complete with a free .bio domain for one year, hosted by name.com. This collaboration simplifies the process of creating a professional online presence. With just a few clicks, users can upload their LinkedIn profile or resume PDF to Appy Pie's platform, which will automatically extract key details like work experience, education, and skills. The…

23 Jun

Staqu Technologies Celebrates 10 Years of AI Innovation; Enters Global Stage with France’s IndiaAI Program

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New Delhi, June 23, 2025 – Staqu Technologies, India’s pioneering AI-driven startup, proudly marks its 10-year anniversary with a significant global milestone. The company has been selected as one of ten Indian startups to join the prestigious Incubateur HEC Paris under the IndiaAI program, a joint initiative by the IndiaAI Mission (MeitY), HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, and STATION F, Europe’s largest startup campus. This achievement represents a major step forward for Indian AI startups entering European markets and was formally endorsed by Mr. Abhsihek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission. For Staqu, this strengthens its global expansion journey in the…