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India and Japan on Wednesday strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies and health research, with both countries exchanging agreements in the fields of quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi.

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

Tesla bull Ross Gerber urges incoming Apple CEO John Ternus to partner with Google for AI dominance, citing Gemini's strength. He suggests integrating Google's AI and Waymo into Apple's ecosystem. Gerber also advises Ternus to explore new products like smart glasses and health trackers to reclaim tech leadership.

Amaravati, the newly anointed capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is still under construction, but its Quantum Valley project is already luring deeptech startups, scientists and engineers to move in as the first settlers and work on the next frontier of technology

A 17-year-old Dasia Taylor created innovative surgical threads. These threads change color to signal wound infections early. Her inspiration was to make affordable medical technology accessible. Taylor used beet juice and tested threads for this breakthrough. Her invention offers a low-cost alternative to expensive smart sutures. This development highlights science, public health, and social equity.

Samsung R&D Institutes in Bangalore and Noida have launched the 2026 edition of Samsung Mobile Advance, a global startup program. This initiative offers up to $50,000 in grant funding with no equity for startups to develop Proof-of-Concepts in next-generation mobile technologies. The program aims to foster innovation and partnerships within Samsung's extensive mobile ecosystem.

IIIT Bangalore, a leading innovation hub, excels in AI, data science, and electronics, consistently ranking among India's top technical institutions. With world-class faculty and cutting-edge research labs, the institute fosters multidisciplinary projects and strong industry collaborations, driving tangible social impact and preparing scholars for the digital age.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

A casual dorm room question in 2011 sparked Snapchat's creation, addressing user fears of digital permanence. This ephemeral photo-sharing app, built on temporary content, revolutionized online communication by reducing psychological stress and social costs. Its simplicity and alignment with user needs made it a trendsetter, influencing other platforms and proving that observation can be more impactful than complex innovation.

The US President's dismissal of the National Science Board and other scientific bodies has sparked concerns about the erosion of scientific norms. This move, alongside funding cuts and grant cancellations, is prompting foreign-origin scientists to consider leaving the US, with India actively recruiting talent.