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Son of Thanjai: Inside the Chennai Studio Bringing the Chola Empire to PlayStation, Xbox and PC
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A Chennai studio is building Son of Thanjai, an alternate history action game set in the Chola empire, with full Tamil voice acting, a whip sword weapon, and a story by Madhan Karky.
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Astrobase’s EVEREST Engine: How a Bengaluru Startup Is Chasing Rocket Science’s Hardest Problem
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Astrobase’s EVEREST is India’s first 800 kN full flow staged combustion rocket engine, the same tough tech SpaceX flies on Raptor. Bengaluru just entered rocket science’s hardest club.
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Pixxel and Sarvam’s Pathfinder: India’s First Orbital Data Centre Satellite
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Pixxel and Sarvam are building Pathfinder, a 200 kg satellite carrying data centre grade GPUs that will run Indian AI models in orbit, processing hyperspectral imagery in real time by Q4 2026.
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The Virtual Magnet: How Bengaluru’s Vimag Labs Built an EV Motor That Doesn’t Need China’s Rare Earths
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Can software replace rare-earth magnets? Bengaluru-based Vimag Labs believes so. Discover how its Virtual Magnet technology could reshape EV motors, reduce import dependence, and power India’s next mobility leap.
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Skyroot’s Vikram-1: How a Hyderabad Startup Put India in the World’s Most Exclusive Space Club
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India’s Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1, its first private orbital rocket, on July 18, 2026, making India the third nation with private orbital launch capability, after the US and China.
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The Trustless Manifesto: Why Ethereum’s Founders Are Fighting the ‘Crisis of Convenience’
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Is convenience killing decentralization? Vitalik Buterin’s Trustless Manifesto offers a direct plan to protect the network from hidden central risks.
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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-bit Processor
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India’s Dhruv64, the first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, marks a significant leap towards semiconductor self-reliance. Developed by C-DAC using RISC-V architecture, it addresses strategic vulnerabilities by reducing foreign chip dependency. This indigenous innovation boosts national security, fosters a domestic ecosystem, and paves the way for future advancements in critical applications like 5G and…
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The IndiGo Crisis: 3 Strategic Lessons on Operational Buffer & The Cost of ‘Too Lean’ Strategy
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The Fragility Threshold: When ‘Too Lean’ Becomes Total System Failure The IndiGo crisis, resulting in over 4,500 flight cancellations and a confirmed ₹610 Crore in refunds, was more than an unfortunate confluence of fog and scheduling. It was the moment a meticulously optimized, ‘Too Lean’ business model hit its fragility threshold and collapsed. The calculated…
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Kyvex AI: India’s Homegrown Answer Engine Challenging ChatGPT and Perplexity
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Entrepreneur Pearl Kapur has launched Kyvex, India’s homegrown AI answer engine set to challenge ChatGPT and Perplexity. Powered by a proprietary LLM and backed by IIT experts, Kyvex focuses on deep research, accuracy, and transparency. Launched as a “Made in India, for the World” initiative, it is completely free to use, aiming to democratize access…
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India’s Atomesus AI: The Next Chapter in Global Artificial Intelligence Leadership
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Introduction: India’s Leap into Global AI Leadership For years, the global Artificial Intelligence landscape has been dominated by technology giants from the West. However, a significant shift is underway. India is making a powerful entry with its own ambitious, homegrown platform: Atomesus AI. Developed by a team of young innovators, including college students with previous…
