by Charu Thakur | Nov 3, 2024
(November 3, 2024) In sixth grade, Adarsh Ambati noticed something unusual in his hometown of San Jose, California. The frogs in the nearby creek had stopped croaking, and the once lush green lawns were turning brown, stark evidence of a drought affecting the region....
by Darshana Ramdev | Oct 30, 2024
(October 30, 2024) Varin Sikka, a 16-year-old innovator, is advancing climate technology with his invention, AirCat, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) system designed to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. AirCat addresses the high energy costs traditionally...
by Amrita Priya | Oct 29, 2024
(October 29, 2024) When Sirish Subash’s innovation, an AI-based handheld pesticide detector named PestiSCAND, was tested, it demonstrated an impressive 85 percent accuracy in detecting pesticide residues on fresh farm produce like spinach and tomatoes. The...
by Charu Thakur | Oct 22, 2024
(October 22, 2024) At 15, Anika Kumar’s world shifted when she volunteered at an assisted living facility in San Jose, California. There, she met Abigail, an 87-year-old woman who lived in quiet isolation, her voice unheard despite numerous requests for basic...
by Amrita Priya | Oct 20, 2024
(October 20, 2024) “Yes, America’s got talent indeed—and a lot of it is coming from India,” tweeted Anand Mahindra, the billionaire businessman and chairman of the Mahindra Group, after witnessing the performance of Pranysqa Mishra on America’s Got...
