Technology

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…

IndiaAI Mission in 2025: India’s AI build-out is entering an execution phase. The Cabinet’s IndiaAI Mission allocation of ₹10,372 crore (five years) has translated into national GPU capacity, a data/models platform (AIKosha), funding pathways for foundation models, and fresh AI Governance Guidelines to keep deployments safe and fair. For teams deciding whether—and how—to plug in,…