Technology

Andhra Pradesh is pitching Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) as India’s first quantum tech park. The formal centrepiece is an IBM–TCS partnership to deploy an IBM Quantum System Two in Amaravati—envisioned with a 156-qubit Heron processor, which would be the largest quantum computer in India on go-live. IBM’s newsroom and TCS’s release confirm the plan and…

IIIT-Naya Raipur’s 6G: India’s march toward 6G now includes a concrete cell-free network prototype from IIIT–Naya Raipur (IIIT-NR), funded under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) translation programme. The project—titled “Implementation and Prototype Design for Ubiquitous Connectivity Using Cell-Free Communication in 6G Environment”—targets a live demo in which dozens of distributed access points (APs)…

EV Cells Made in India: India’s EV transition hinges on cells—not just packs. Two big storylines now converge: Ola Electric has secured ARAI certification for its in-house 4680 “Bharat Cell” battery pack and quietly launched a battery energy storage (BESS) product line, while Reliance is pushing sodium-ion cell commercialisation alongside LFP, targeting a 40 GWh…

India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) is an eight-year programme with a total outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore (approved April 19, 2023) to push quantum computing, communication, sensing & metrology, and materials/devices from labs to pilots and products.  To deliver that, the government has created four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) hosted at leading institutions: DST’s mission pages note…

Sustainable Tech & Green Computing: Technology powers almost every aspect of modern life — from smartphones and laptops to artificial intelligence and global data networks. But behind this convenience lies a major environmental cost. The tech industry consumes vast amounts of energy, generates massive e-waste, and puts pressure on the planet’s natural resources. As climate…

The Rise of Digital India: India is undergoing a digital revolution that is reshaping every corner of the nation — from bustling cities to remote villages. With the launch of the Digital India Mission, the government aimed to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. A decade later, that dream is becoming…