Anand Prakash, one of India’s leading ethical hackers, built HackerHive to foster a community for ethical hacking after years of identifying vulnerabilities for tech giants. This story explores his journey, the rise of ethical hacking, and how HackerHive is shaping cybersecurity practices.
Sonam Wangchuk’s Ice Stupa project addresses water scarcity in Ladakh by combining traditional wisdom with innovative engineering. The initiative showcases his vision, the science behind artificial glaciers, and its potential to tackle broader climate challenges.
Atul Chitnis, a pioneer of India’s open-source movement, left behind a legacy of collaboration and innovation. His contributions to the tech community reflect his passion for knowledge sharing and his impact on shaping the open-source ecosystem in India.
The Beas River tragedy of 2014, where 24 engineering students tragically lost their lives while taking selfies, highlights the alarming rise of selfie-related deaths in India. This story talks about the increasing popularity of smartphones and social media, leading to reckless behavior and a disregard for personal safety in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Uncovering the untold story of a quiet visionary, this piece explores the journey of Girish Mathrubootham who played a pivotal role in propelling the country to the forefront of the global software industry.
Founded by Kiran Jonnalagadda and Zainab Bawa, HasGeek is more than just a tech community. Their story, a blend of technology, activism, and community building has revolutionized the tech ecosystem in India with integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Dr. Narendra Dabholkar dedicated his life to promoting rationalism and fighting superstition in India. His relentless efforts spearheaded a movement encouraging scientific thinking and social reform, leaving an enduring legacy.
Arvindkumar Alagarswamy, a passionate entrepreneur, battling late-stage pancreatic cancer, founded Attune Technologies to revolutionize healthcare software solutions. This story, a tale of resilience, innovation and the human spirit, explores his life, his company and the challenges faced by his family and team in the wake of his loss.
Through personal stories and open conversations, this story explores Agents of Ishq, a platform that challenges taboos around sex and desire in India as it celebrates diverse sexualities and creates a positive space for exploring intimacy.
Silk, India's oldest mailing list, was founded in 1998 by tech-savvy teenagers. Despite the rise of social media, Silk continues to attract passionate individuals seeking in-depth conversations and a sense of community.
Abid to save a 35-year-old fertiliser plant has turned a small port town 590km south of Chennai into the testbed for a breakthrough carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) in Thoothukudi was looking at closure after its CO2 (a raw material for the plant) supply was cut off. Carbon Clean […]
Zakhil Suresh, an aspiring chartered accountant in Kodungallur, a small port town on the Malabar coast in Kerala, has a nose for investment opportunities. Suresh, 23, was an early entrant into the swirling world of Bitcoins, a so-called cryptocurrency that is taking the world by storm — it has appreciated about 33 million times since […]