Indian Innovation
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The top IT patent filers in India include giants Wipro, TCS and one startup
The number of applications filed in 2017-’18 rose 5.3% year-on-year.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India moves up five places to 52nd in the Global Innovation Index for 2019
Switzerland has retained the first position, while China is placed at No 14.
Scroll Staff
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A young Indian rum brand wants to be where America’s Jack Daniel’s and Ireland’s Guinness are
By deviating from the 100% molasses formula, Wild Tiger Rum hopes to change the game.
Akhila Ranganna
Trending
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What does the summary expelling of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?
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Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha due to allegations in cash-for-query case
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After an epic delay, two IIT graduates are racing to roll out India’s first smart electric scooter
Eighteen months on, the S340 is yet to hit Indian roads.
Devjyot Ghoshal, qz.com
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Innovation in India: A computer scientist has co-created a programming language in Bengaluru
Viral Shah, CEO of Julia Computing, says you don’t have to go to IIT or the US to innovate.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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Watch: A Chennai man made a fan for his grandfather that runs without electricity
Sometimes simple solutions are the most innovative ones.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Caught on camera: Man taken by surprise as tiger jumps out of the trees to cross the road
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Watch: Residents negotiate toxic water in Chennai as oil spill adds to post-cyclone woes
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Watch: That awkward moment when the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the UK Parliament fails
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Watch: Indian diaspora, embassies organise garba dances to celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag
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With 10 launches, 2016 has been a record year for ISRO – but there's a catch
Most satellites released by the Indian space agency were foreign.
Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com
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Patent delays: A big hurdle in Modi’s ‘Make in India’
As many as 98% of patents granted in 2015 were for applications more than five years old.
IndiaSpend Team
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How an Indian marketing consultant created the Rs 1,500 washing machine
'We tried to make a large blender,' the founder said.
Mayank Jain
The Reel
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination
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‘Wonka’ review: A treat-filled wonderland
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Meet the man who built the awesome online attendance system for India’s government officials
The system can track chronic late comers.
Devjyot Ghoshal, qz.com
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In Kerala, monsoon broadcasts just for fishermen
Most Indian weather reports convey information that is useful to farmers and others who live on land.
Scroll Staff
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Two Goa students design a computerised Braille teacher
Two computer science students from Goa's BITS Pilani campus have invented a device that aims to improve literacy among the visually impaired.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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Badminton, Guwahati Masters Super 100: Bansod, Ponnappa/Crasto enter semi-finals
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat South Korea in 9th-12th classification match
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Pro Kabaddi League: Pink Panthers play out tie with Warriors; Pirates end Giants’ winning start
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC fight back to salvage a draw against Chennaiyin FC