technology

IITian Jailed For Making Tatkal Booking Easier Wants Indian Railways To Hear Him Out
S. Yuvarajaa and his Super Tatkal app are unfortunate case studies of what happens when local entrepreneurs without powerful backers crash into Indias famously prickly bureaucracy.
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These Award-Winning Photos Of The Microscopic World Will Blow Your Mind
The winners of the 46th annual Nikon Small World photo competition are truly amazing.
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Boeing Releases Damaging Messages Related To Grounded 737 Max Fleet
This airplane is designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys, one unnamed employee wrote.
By Reuters

Post-Truth BJP Govt Worries About DeepFakes
Answering a question in Parliament, IT Minister RS Prasad described deepfakes as a political problem, despite their mostly being used to create porn videos targeting women.
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PM Modi Is Fond Of But Totally Perplexed By Technology
In 'Midnights Machines', Arun Mohan Sukumar looks at why India embraced or rejected new technologies.
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More Than 100 Protesters Killed In Iran During Unrest
Amnesty International said Tuesday that at least 106 protesters in 21 cities had been killed during unrest that broke out over a rise in fuel prices last week.
By Reuters

13 Everyday Ways To Cut Back On Your Smartphone Usage
Experts share their research-backed tips for spending less time on your phone.
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13 Everyday Ways To Cut Back On Your Smartphone Usage
Experts share their research-backed tips for spending less time on your phone.
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Apple Removes Police-Tracking App Used In Hong Kong Protests From Its App Store
The tech company said the app violated its rules because it was used to ambush police and by criminals who used it to victimize residents in areas with no law enforcement.
By Stephen Nellis, Reuters

NBA In Crisis After Bashing Manager, Who Tweeted Support For Hong Kong, To Appease China
Daryl Morey quickly deleted a tweet which included an image captioned: Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.
By Josh Horwitz, Reuters