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Anand Prakash, India’s bug bounty champ, wants to create a HackerOne rival

04 August 2017
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.

Inside the making of Leh’s giant artificial glaciers with Sonam Wangchuk

04 July 2017
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.

Remembering Atul Chitnis, internet pioneer and fierce open source warrior

03 June 2017
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 last picture you’ll ever take

08 May 2017
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.

The making of Girish Mathrubootham

17 April 2017
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.

Meet India’s
geekiest couple:
Kiran Jonnalagadda and Zainab Bawa

16 January 2017
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.

They killed Dabholkar, but they couldn’t kill his ideas

13 October 2016
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.

Death of a startup founder

30 September 2016
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.

Tumse milke dil ka hai jo haal

24 August 2016
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 general-interest mailing list, has been its Geek Central for 18 years

02 August 2016
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.

This Indian startup has made carbon capture and reuse sustainable

02 August 2016
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 […]

The curious story of Amit Bhardwaj and how he made millionaires and fools of Bitcoin investor

22 July 2016
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 […]