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Talent, temperament, tech will change future: Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that India must accelerate the transition from idea to product in order to meet the goal of becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ within the next 25 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the YUGM Innovation Conclave 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:06 AM IST

BySaubhadra Chatterji, Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi

From the first free video call to the quiet death of Skype

The magic of Skype was not in its technical details but in its emotional resonance. This was not just about functionality. It was about presence.

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer speaks during an announcement in May 2011 in San Francisco. The company bought Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011. (AFP FILE)

india news

Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST

ByCharles Assisi

These passwords can be hacked within 1 second. Full list here

In India the most common password is ‘123456’ used about 76,981 users, according to a recent Nord Pass.

Passwords are hacked to breach the security of account and secure personal data of user.(Representative Image)

india news

Published on Apr 29, 2025 11:23 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Who is Humam Sakhnini? Meet Discord's new CEO

Humam Sakhnini, the former Activision Blizzard Vice Chairman, is now going to lead Discord after the departure of chief executive Jason Citron.

world news

Published on Apr 24, 2025 03:34 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

‘Media undergoing fundamental shift’: Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted a fundamental shift in media due to the creator economy, emphasizing technology's role in democratizing content creation.

Union minister of information & broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the media landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift with the creator economy growing exponentially. (PTI)

india news

Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

19-year-old wears advanced bionic arms which is a stunning sci-fi moment

19-year-old Tilly defies the odds of her limb impairment with the help of advanced prosthetics that have incredible, sci-fi-like capabilities.

19-year-old Tilly from Bath wears the most advanced bionic arms.(PC: IG/@tilly.lockey)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 17, 2025 06:24 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Move over Ghibli — It's action figure time with ChatGPT | Step-by-step guide

While ChatGPT has long supported image generation using text prompts, OpenAI recently integrated native image creation directly into GPT-4.

With just one prompt, ChatGPT can now turn an uploaded image into a miniature action figure.(ChatGPT)

india news

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 09:39 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Tech driving geo-politics, natl security like never before: Rajnath Singh

india news

Published on Apr 10, 2025 04:08 PM IST

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Samsung One UI 7 update schedule: When will your device get an upgrade?

Android 15-based Samsung One UI 7 is rolling out! US users, expect AI smarts and a fresh look on your Galaxy devices soon

A smartphone repair technician works on a Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S8 in Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Apr 09, 2025 03:01 AM IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

IIT Madras researchers develop ‘UbiqMap’, a real-time indoor mapping solution

UbiqMap leverages radio frequency-based imaging to create detailed maps of indoor environments using Radio Tomographic Imaging (RTI) technique.

In the picture: Dr Ayon Chakraborty (L), Dept of CSE, IIT Madras and Amartya Basu, Research Scholar, IIT Madras with the devices developed for First Responders. (Handout)

education

Published on Apr 07, 2025 04:21 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Microsoft turns 50: Tracking Bill Gates' journey - from a dorm to Wall Street

From a bold dream in a dorm room to powering billions of devices globally, Microsoft turns 50!

Microsoft turns 50 on Friday( Paul J. RICHARDS/AFP)

world news

Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:33 PM IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

Challenge outdated models to create meaningful change: Dr Shetty

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, holds 39th convocation ceremony; 811 students awarded degrees by board of governors chairperson and director

A gold medal winner being felicitated. (Sourced)

cities

Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP assembly sees higher participation with tech upgrades: Speaker Mahana

“Members can now speak in Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Braj, Bundeli, and English, along with Hindi, with translation services available for those who need them. Individuals may have their differences, but the dignity of the institution must always be upheld,” Mahana said.

Addressing concerns over space constraints in the current legislature building, Uttar Pradesh assembly speaker Satish Mahana said the upcoming legislature complex will resolve multiple issues. (Sourced)

cities

Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

IBM laying off 9,000 workers in US, back to office mandate for others: Report

According to a report, the employees that the company is letting go include a quarter of staff working on the corporation’s Cloud Classic operation.

business

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 08:04 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Is BYD’s five-minute ‘Super-E Platform’ technology feasible?

A closer look at how BYD’s revolutionary fast charging technology works.

BYD has disclosed that their latest EVs can be fully charged in five to eight minutes thanks to its new technology, known as the

business

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:22 PM IST

ByParth Charan

15 fastest-growing skills Indians need to thrive at work, according to LinkedIn

Creativity, innovation, problem solving and strategic thinking are seeing rising demand, not just in creative fields but also in business development.

64% of the skills used in most jobs are projected to change by 2030 in India.(Representative Image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Mar 19, 2025 02:06 PM IST

ByAshley Paul

PM's big remark on AI: 'No technology can replace human creativity'

PM Modi said that no technology can ever replace the "boundless creativity and imagination" of the human mind.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a podcast with Lex Fridman.(PMO)

india news

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 11:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

India’s uneven quest to master technology

Learnings from Delhi’s past should help in shaping the future as the country bets big on new critical technologies

Over the past two decades, successive governments have endeavoured to diversify India’s partnerships with advanced economies (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Mar 15, 2025 06:26 PM IST

ByDhruva Jaishankar

Young people are always online. And it’s not a bad thing. Here’s why

Being chronically online doesn’t mean you have brain rot. Stay logged in, move with the times and leave haters behind

Why grudge young people a life that’s made easier by tech? (ADOBE STOCK)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 13, 2025 03:25 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Spice of Life | Tyranny of tech: AI, the arrogant intruder

Our memories are on the blink, but we have a detailed lowdown of information on our fingertips. Everybody seems to be knowing everything and it makes me wonder, what are we teaching in schools?

It’s time to brace up for another storm now that China has come up with DeepSeek, another simpler, cheaper and faster version of AI. (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:48 PM IST

ByAlka Kashyap

India, Ireland to set up joint economic commission, unveil action plan to bolster ties

The announcement was made following a meeting in Dublin between Ireland’s deputy prime minister Simon Harris, and India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Ireland's deputy prime minister and foreign minister Simon Harris in Dublin, Ireland. (@DrSJaishankar)

india news

Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:03 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Kerala minister on how working hours can be cut down: 'Utilisation of tech'

Kerala attracted expressions of interest for investments worth about ₹1.53 lakh crore at the recently concluded Investor Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) in Kochi.

P Rajeeve also claimed that the presumption about Kerala not being suitable for industry and also being the land of strikes, militant trade unionism and red tape is not true(Representational Image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Mar 03, 2025 09:57 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

40 Under 40 India 2025: Emerging Leaders Shaping the Future of Business

In India, young professionals are shaping industries like technology and finance through innovative practices.

brand stories

Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:08 PM IST

ByHT Brand Studio

Delhi Technological University tech fest: Robosoccer, Samurai vibes take over!

Engineering students from across North India participated in DTU's tech fest, Invictus. Some highlights were robotics, chess, hackathon, and financial cricket.

DTU's Invictus 2024 was a perfect blend of cutting-edge tech, fierce rivalry and electrifying energy.(Photos: HTBS/Manoj Verma)

htcity

Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

UP Budget: Infra, tech push in pursuit of trillion dollar economy target

Focus on 3 Es -- education, entrepreneurship and employment; budget envisions development of state as AI hub, proposes four new expressways

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath with state finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna before the presentation of the State Budget 2025-26 in the Assembly, in Lucknow on Thursday (Deepak Gupta/ HT)

cities

Published on Feb 21, 2025 04:44 PM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

Chime down in US: Users report app not working

Chime is experiencing outages in US, with several users reporting that the app is not working. Users were facing issues with mobile banking and fund transfers.

Chime app not working.(Representational Image/ UnSplash)

world news

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Master AI in 2025: 13 Artificial Intelligence courses for high paying career

Do you want to upskill yourself in Artificial Intelligence for a high-paying career? A report by Forbes suggests 13 courses to boost your AI expertise.

Check 13 courses on Artificial Intelligence suggested by a Forbes report that help you land up in a high-paying career. (Photo credit: Unsplash)

education

Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:09 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Foundation for layered India-America relations

The first engagement between the two countries’ leaders in Trump’s second term met most expectations. Now, resolve differences over trade and immigration

Washington, DC, Feb 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump deliver a joint press statement after their meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC on Thursday. (Reuters/ANI) (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Feb 17, 2025 09:04 PM IST

ByDhruva Jaishankar

College students don't view dating as 'broken' despite cultural shifts: Study

Despite the rise of dating apps and changing social norms, college students' expectations from romantic relationships have remained relatively consistent.

Studies of college students conducted a decade apart found that their ideas about romantic relationships have remained much the same, although the trajectories of their relationships have changed somewhat.

lifestyle

Published on Feb 15, 2025 04:00 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Sanya Panwar

ISRO unveils 10-tonne vertical mixer to boost solid propellant production

ISRO has developed a 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, the largest of its kind, for solid propellant production, enhancing productivity and quality

The ten-ton propellant mixer for solid motors has been conceived and realised, according to ISRO's announcement on Friday.(ANI)

india news

Published on Feb 14, 2025 11:48 AM IST

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PM Narendra Modi said that India must accelerate the transition from idea to product in order to meet the goal of becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ within the next 25 years.

The magic of Skype was not in its technical details but in its emotional resonance. This was not just about functionality. It was about presence.

In India the most common password is ‘123456’ used about 76,981 users, according to a recent Nord Pass.

Humam Sakhnini, the former Activision Blizzard Vice Chairman, is now going to lead Discord after the departure of chief executive Jason Citron.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted a fundamental shift in media due to the creator economy, emphasizing technology's role in democratizing content creation.

19-year-old Tilly defies the odds of her limb impairment with the help of advanced prosthetics that have incredible, sci-fi-like capabilities.

While ChatGPT has long supported image generation using text prompts, OpenAI recently integrated native image creation directly into GPT-4.

Tech driving geo-politics, natl security like never before: Rajnath Singh

Android 15-based Samsung One UI 7 is rolling out! US users, expect AI smarts and a fresh look on your Galaxy devices soon

UbiqMap leverages radio frequency-based imaging to create detailed maps of indoor environments using Radio Tomographic Imaging (RTI) technique.

From a bold dream in a dorm room to powering billions of devices globally, Microsoft turns 50!

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, holds 39th convocation ceremony; 811 students awarded degrees by board of governors chairperson and director

“Members can now speak in Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Braj, Bundeli, and English, along with Hindi, with translation services available for those who need them. Individuals may have their differences, but the dignity of the institution must always be upheld,” Mahana said.

According to a report, the employees that the company is letting go include a quarter of staff working on the corporation’s Cloud Classic operation.

A closer look at how BYD’s revolutionary fast charging technology works.

Creativity, innovation, problem solving and strategic thinking are seeing rising demand, not just in creative fields but also in business development.

PM Modi said that no technology can ever replace the "boundless creativity and imagination" of the human mind.

Learnings from Delhi’s past should help in shaping the future as the country bets big on new critical technologies

Being chronically online doesn’t mean you have brain rot. Stay logged in, move with the times and leave haters behind

Our memories are on the blink, but we have a detailed lowdown of information on our fingertips. Everybody seems to be knowing everything and it makes me wonder, what are we teaching in schools?

The announcement was made following a meeting in Dublin between Ireland’s deputy prime minister Simon Harris, and India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar

Kerala attracted expressions of interest for investments worth about ₹1.53 lakh crore at the recently concluded Investor Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) in Kochi.

In India, young professionals are shaping industries like technology and finance through innovative practices.

Engineering students from across North India participated in DTU's tech fest, Invictus. Some highlights were robotics, chess, hackathon, and financial cricket.

Focus on 3 Es -- education, entrepreneurship and employment; budget envisions development of state as AI hub, proposes four new expressways

Chime is experiencing outages in US, with several users reporting that the app is not working. Users were facing issues with mobile banking and fund transfers.

Do you want to upskill yourself in Artificial Intelligence for a high-paying career? A report by Forbes suggests 13 courses to boost your AI expertise.

The first engagement between the two countries’ leaders in Trump’s second term met most expectations. Now, resolve differences over trade and immigration

Despite the rise of dating apps and changing social norms, college students' expectations from romantic relationships have remained relatively consistent.

ISRO has developed a 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, the largest of its kind, for solid propellant production, enhancing productivity and quality

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