Lucknow: Moving beyond conventional degrees, many Class XII students in the city are opting for niche undergraduate courses, driven by passion and a clear intent to become entrepreneurs.Amrita Singh of Lucknow Public College has applied for a BVoC in Beauty and Wellness in Noida, among the few courses offering specialised training in nail art and…
Varanasi: Sonbhadra, once synonymous with Naxal violence in the late 1990s, is poised for a dramatic transformation into one of Uttar Pradesh‘s largest industrial hubs.In a major push to curb migration by creating local employment opportunities, the Yogi Adityanath govt has unveiled plans to develop a state-of-the-art industrial township in the district, combining skill development,…
Bengaluru: Emerging technologies, ranging from robotic neurosurgery to responsible artificial intelligence, took centre stage at the 26th annual convocation of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) Sunday. Institute leaders also highlighted IIIT-B’s expanding global role in advancing digital public infrastructure.Held under the theme ‘Wings of Excellence’, the convocation saw 316 students graduate, including…
The first phase of the Space Park is expected to create over 6,000 jobs and house space-sector startups and companies Thiruvananthapuram : Construction of the state govt’s flagship Space Park project at Technopark Phase IV has been stalled since June 23 over a dispute involving a damaged access road. K-Space CEO G Levin confirmed the…
Bhubaneswar: The state govt has initiated plans to develop a mega, integrated IT park near Damana Square in close proximity to Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan Road, positioning the project as a key driver of the state’s digital economy and employment generation.The proposed IT park, to be developed by the electronics and information technology department, is envisioned as…
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said that for the Congress govt, industrial growth is not merely about investment statistics but about creating livelihoods for people.Inaugurating the Industrial Innovation and Technology Expo 2026 at HITEX here, he said the industrial expo is a good platform for exchanging ideas, and provides small businesses with…
Varanasi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU will celebrate Institute Day–2026 Utthaan on June 29.Being organised for the first time in the Institute’s history, Institute Day–2026 has been envisioned as a celebration of institutional transformation, academic excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, research achievements and societal impact.The programme will bring together distinguished guests, alumni, faculty members, students, researchers,…
Lucknow: Seeking to attract fresh investments into Uttar Pradesh, state govt will hold an investor outreach programme, Uttar Pradesh Global Growth Dialogue-2026, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with chief minister Yogi Adityanath to lead the event.Officials said the roadshow, being organised in the country’s technology capital, is aimed at showcasing UP’s transformation into a major investment…
Ahmedabad: Over 300 MSMEs, startups, investors, policymakers, and international delegates gathered in the city for the 8th annual MSME Convention on Sunday. Organised by the Knowledge Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with iHub Gujarat and iNDEXTb, the event marked a major push for local innovation.The high-level convention featured dynamic panel discussions, pitching…
Bengaluru: Expatriates living and working in Bengaluru see the city evolving into one of the world’s leading technology and business hubs over the next decade, citing its cosmopolitan culture, economic strength, and thriving startup ecosystem.Speaking at the Expat Business Council’s (EBC) June networking event last weekend, they shared their outlook on the city, identifying AI,…
