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Built in India, served in India—How unicorn Sarvam AI plans to inject its millions

Founded in August 2023, Sarvam is working on full-stack AI platforms for governments, enterprises, and developers, with US ban on Anthropic's top models serving as a business catalyst.

Why NASA sent the 2026 FIFA World Cup ball Trionda into space

NASA used the 2026 FIFA World Cup's official match ball, Trionda, aboard the ISS to study weight distribution and how embedded technology influences its movement.

4 days late at onset, monsoon is now stuck halfway to Mumbai. Meteorologists explain why

The slow arrival of the southwest monsoon has left India with a rainfall deficit of 38 per cent in June.

Why this Nature gene focused on cousin marriages in Pakistan and not mice

A massive South Asian genomic study shows that people missing certain genes function perfectly, upending reliance on flawed mouse models.

Obesity drugs likely to improve male fertility, says UK study

The study was presented at Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago. UK researchers said that the evidence is based on five studies and still needs to be confirmed by trials.

In Modi’s 12 years, this is what science and technology ministry achieved

Jitendra Singh highlighted an integrated approach powering major flagship programs with indigenous technology ecosystems while celebrating 12 years of the Union Science and Technology Ministry.

A Google Maps for the brain? IIT Madras releases detailed 3D atlas of human brainstem

Built using AI, high-resolution imaging and massive computing power, IIT Madras' ANCHOR project aims to transform brain research and disease detection.

Modi govt allocated Rs 98 cr for ‘cowpathy’ research in 2020. IIT papers are now out

IIT researchers have studied panchgavya, gau mutra, and cow dung during six years of research funded by the government’s SUTRA-PIC programme. Here’s what they have found so far.

Vikram-I rocket to be ready for commercial launches in 2027, says Skyroot CEO Pawan Chandana

Vikram-I’s launch will mark an important milestone in India’s private space sector’s journey, with Skyroot becoming the first company after ISRO to be able to launch rockets.

Of the 16 El Niño events since 1950, five led to extreme droughts in India

An increase beyond 0.5 degrees Celsius above average is considered an El Niño event. This year temperatures might rise by 3 degrees Celsius.

On Camera

Fish for votes, eggs for ideology in BJP’s Bengal. Children pay the price

ISKCON has done exactly what one would expect of it. It has never hidden its commitment to vegetarian food. But a government has no business following the dietary beliefs of the institution it hires.

A human firmly in the loop: RBI proposes ‘kill switch’ for AI used by banks & NBFCs

Draft framework released by RBI puts responsibility for AI-driven decisions squarely with the board, holds lenders accountable for the outcomes of every model they use.

IAF seeks minimum 40% indigenous content for 96 Rafale, final batch with 60%

The French government is expected to send in their response to India’s Letter of Request in September, the time by which they are obligated to respond.

Publisher ban on Sacco’s brilliant Muzaffarnagar riot comic is a cynical joke on India’s freedoms

Sacco’s ‘reporting’ is incredibly granular but there are areas where he can be faulted. Don’t let this undermine where his true focus is, in showing how local disputes led to riots.