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Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, defeating India’s first woman Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy, in a tiebreak finale. The win not only gave her the prestigious title but also made her eligible to become India’s fourth woman Grandmaster. Path to the Title and Grandmaster NormsBefore the tournament, Divya had not secured any of the three norms required for the Grandmaster title. Her success at the World Cup allowed her to achieve all the necessary norms in one go, which is an extremely rare feat. She described it as destiny and expressed hope that this is just…

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran received a total remuneration of ₹155.81 crore for the financial year 2024–25, as per the company’s annual report. This marks a 15% increase from ₹135.32 crore in FY24. His pay package includes ₹15.12 crore in salary and other allowances, while the bulk of it—₹140.69 crore—came as commission on profits. Leadership Journey in Tata Group Chandrasekaran has been with the Tata Group for years, joining the Tata Sons board in October 2016 and becoming Chairman in 2017. Prior to this, he served as the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s space sector during the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat. He highlighted Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from the International Space Station, calling it a proud moment for the country. He noted growing interest in science among children, especially through the Inspire-Manak Abhiyan scheme. After the Chandrayaan-3 success, student participation doubled and space startups increased from 50 to 200 in five years. National Space Day will be observed on August 23, and the PM invited public suggestions through the NaMo app. Honouring Freedom Fighters and Revolutionary History Modi reflected on the revolutionary spirit of August,…

Indian music composer and two-time Oscar winner AR Rahman has announced a collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for his innovative virtual music project, Secret Mountain. The project brings together artificial intelligence and multicultural music through a global virtual band. Rahman met Altman at his office to explore how AI tools can be integrated into creative processes and how they can help empower Indian creators to solve generational challenges. What Is Secret Mountain? Secret Mountain was first introduced via a YouTube video on February 14, 2024. It features a fictional character named Luna who journeys through a magical metaverse, interacting…

Technopark, located at Vaidyankunnu near the national highway in Thiruvananthapuram, is completing 35 years on July 28, 2025. Once a stretch of cashew trees, the site is now home to one of Asia’s largest and most eco-friendly IT parks. Technopark has become the face of Kerala’s IT journey, thanks to long-term leadership and political collaboration. A Pillar of Kerala’s Knowledge Economy Over the years, Technopark has played a major role in transforming Thiruvananthapuram into a technology-driven city and strengthening Kerala’s knowledge-based economy. It provides world-class infrastructure, eco-certified campuses, and a business-supportive atmosphere, making it attractive for global tech giants, national…

Guatemala leads in producing the most of the world’s cardamom. It produces around 50% of the world’s best cardamom, which is known for its aroma, high essential oil count and large pods. Cardamom is a valuable cash crop used in cuisines, medicines, and fragrances across the globe. The spice is one of the most expensive in the world, second only to saffron and vanilla. The country’s Alta Verapaz region provides for the perfect environment for the production of cardamom, which is a cool, misty and shaded environment. Guatemala produces approximately 35,000 to 40,000 metric tonnes of cardamom every year. The…

Vietnam has come out as the leading producer of black pepper in the world, overtaking countries like India and Brazil. This essential spice is used in household kitchens around the world. Speciality of Vietnamese Pepper Vietnamese pepper is known for its high piperine count, which is what gives it its spicy flavour, its high quality and export readiness. It leads with production in well-established farms mainly in the provinces of Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Binh Phuoc, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. How much pepper is annually produced? Vietnam produces around 250,000 to 260,000 metric tonnes of pepper annually which makes for…

Kerala’s IT Special Secretary, Sreeram Sambasiva Rao, announced today that the state government is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive policy specifically designed for social enterprises. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Kerala Innovation Festival, organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), he also revealed that schoolchildren will soon get training in deeptech technology as part of their curriculum. He said a decentralised innovation ecosystem is currently being developed in Kerala, and the KIF showcased the talent of Kerala’s youth. Additionally, a special policy will be introduced to support social enterprises and promote social entrepreneurship. Kerala boasts…

The Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF 2025) kicked off with a vibrant showcase of futuristic technologies poised to transform the way we live. Hosted at Kerala Startup Mission’s (KSUM) Digital Hub in Kalamassery, the two-day event has already drawn over 10,000 visitors with its remarkable display of tech-driven innovations. From robotic greeters and underwater drones to bio-ink for 3D-printed organs and AI-driven pet healthcare, KIF 2025 offers a glimpse into the near future of everyday life. The exhibition spotlights startups and tech creators using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and Robotics across healthcare, agriculture, sustainability, design, and…

Pavan Guntupalli, a determined entrepreneur from Telangana, began his journey as a top-performing student. He secured admission to IIT Kharagpur and later worked at Samsung as a software developer. But the monotony of corporate life didn’t satisfy him—he wanted to create something impactful. A String of Failures Before Breakthrough Pavan ventured into entrepreneurship with his first startup, theKarrier, along with friend Aravind Sanka. But it failed, and so did the next seven ventures. Despite 75 investor rejections, Pavan didn’t give up. His belief in eventually hitting on the right idea kept him moving forward. A New Idea Born in Traffic…