Science & Technology

Reports that the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action affecting the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) process for major IT companies, including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Capgemini and HCL, have attracted considerable attention across the global technology industry. The development, reported by media outlets such as Telegraph India, has raised…

Apple appears to be preparing for a significant expansion of its ambitions beyond smartphones and personal computers, with the connected home emerging as a major strategic priority. Speculation about a possible October 13 event has generated considerable interest, particularly because the company may introduce or update products designed to strengthen its position in the smart-home…

The smartphone industry may be approaching a stage where conventional upgrades such as faster processors and brighter displays offer diminishing excitement. Camera technology, however, continues to evolve, and Apple is reportedly preparing a major change for its 2026 flagship lineup. Reports suggest that the iPhone 18 Pro has undergone internal testing of a variable-aperture camera…

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming the way people interact with technology, and online shopping is emerging as one of its most important frontiers. The development of sophisticated virtual try-on capabilities for conversational AI platforms such as ChatGPT signals a significant change in the relationship between consumers, brands and digital marketplaces. Instead of…

For generations, surgery has represented the ultimate solution to a physical medical problem. When a joint deteriorated, a vessel narrowed or an organ malfunctioned, the conventional response was often straightforward: correct the problem mechanically. But modern clinical research is prompting doctors and researchers to reconsider whether some commonly performed operations deliver benefits beyond the powerful…

Guwahati, September 2026: Northeast India is witnessing an increasingly unusual pattern of climate extremes, with intense one-day rainfall occurring alongside longer dry spells, according to a 52-year analysis of weather data covering 1971–2022. The findings highlight growing variability in the region’s monsoon behaviour and underline the need for stronger preparedness for both floods and drought-like…

India’s consumer-protection framework is entering an important new phase as the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) reportedly examines Apple’s approach to software-related warranty coverage. The issue raises a broader question for the digital era: when a smartphone’s hardware and software function as one integrated product, can they continue to be treated as completely separate from…

The future of heart treatment may increasingly depend on what doctors can learn before a patient enters the operating room. Ex vivo cardiac simulators (EVCS) are emerging as an innovative bridge between medical imaging, engineering and precision surgery, allowing a heart—or an anatomically accurate replica—to be studied under controlled, life-like conditions. Unlike conventional 3D images,…

India is writing a new chapter in advanced cancer care with NexCAR19, an indigenous CAR-T cell therapy that demonstrates how cutting-edge biotechnology can be developed with affordability and accessibility in mind. Developed through the collaboration of IIT Bombay, Tata Memorial Hospital and ImmunoACT, NexCAR19 is designed for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers. Unlike…

In an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), time is often as critical as medicine itself. For patients battling severe pneumonia, particularly those dependent on ventilators, delays in identifying the responsible pathogen can complicate treatment and increase the risk of serious complications. Conventional laboratory cultures can take 48 to 72 hours, leaving doctors to begin treatment with…