Author: Rahul M

In a potential turning point for microelectronics, scientists in Tokyo have crafted a powerful new transistor that ditches silicon in favor of a crystalline material called gallium-doped indium oxide. Engineered with a gate-all-around design—where the transistor’s control gate wraps completely around the current channel—this tiny device achieves remarkable electron mobility and long-term stability. The result? […]

Researchers at Flinders University have unveiled a groundbreaking method to extract gold from electronic waste and ore using a mix of saltwater, UV light, and a recyclable polymer. Ditching toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury, this green technique transforms trash into treasure while protecting the environment. With potential applications from mining to small-scale e-waste recycling, […]

A gang of six to seven miscreants allegedly robbed a Bengaluru businessman of Rs 2 crore in cash while he was trying to convert it into cryptocurrency recently. The businessman, Sriharsha V, 33, who operates a firm called Aerivon Oxygen Pvt Ltd in west Bengaluru, was allegedly robbed at the premises of A K Enterprises, a private firm, where he had arrived on Wednesday afternoon to convert the cash into USDT cryptocurrency through a contact provided by his associates. According to the police complaint filed by the businessman, he was seeking to convert the cash to facilitate the purchase of…

Every day, Mangaluru witnesses the rumble of autorickshaws navigating their way through the streets. Among them, one auto-rickshaw stands out, not for its colour or speed, but for the grit of the woman behind its wheel. Anni, a transgender woman, isn’t just driving an auto. She’s driving change. Story continues below this ad Born into a family of coolies, Anni grew up in a small, impoverished home with four siblings and parents who laboured every day just to keep food on the table. “A novel can be written about the adversities I’ve faced,” she says. There were days without food,…

Every day, Mangaluru witnesses the rumble of autorickshaws navigating their way through the streets. Among them, one auto-rickshaw stands out, not for its colour or speed, but for the grit of the woman behind its wheel. Anni, a transgender woman, isn’t just driving an auto. She’s driving change. Story continues below this ad Born into a family of coolies, Anni grew up in a small, impoverished home with four siblings and parents who laboured every day just to keep food on the table. “A novel can be written about the adversities I’ve faced,” she says. There were days without food,…

Amid rising complaints from commuters against app-based auto aggregators overcharging post the bike taxi ban, Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the transport commissioner to draft and implement an effective action plan—including permit cancellation and criminal cases—against offending auto drivers.“Passengers have highlighted several violations, including demands for higher-than-fixed fares, cancellation of trips if the inflated fare is not accepted, and exorbitant charges. For instance, on June 18, 2025, the Rapido Auto app charged Rs 100.89 per km, while the same app charged Rs 184.19 for a 4 km journey. Such blatant overcharging amounts to daylight robbery and is unacceptable.…

Amid rising complaints from commuters against app-based auto aggregators overcharging post the bike taxi ban, Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the transport commissioner to draft and implement an effective action plan—including permit cancellation and criminal cases—against offending auto drivers.“Passengers have highlighted several violations, including demands for higher-than-fixed fares, cancellation of trips if the inflated fare is not accepted, and exorbitant charges. For instance, on June 18, 2025, the Rapido Auto app charged Rs 100.89 per km, while the same app charged Rs 184.19 for a 4 km journey. Such blatant overcharging amounts to daylight robbery and is unacceptable.…

The lack of regulation of the cryptocurrency market in India has been identified as being among the key factors in controlling money laundering linked to cyber crimes in the country by a ‘Study on the Use of Money Mules in Cyber Crimes’ conducted by the Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training and Research of CID police in Karnataka.The combination of an unregulated cryptocurrency market and acceptance of cryptocurrency deposits by gaming platforms and casinos has made recovery of funds stolen in cybercrimes highly challenging, the study, which was unveiled at a conference of senior police officers in Bengaluru on Friday, has…

Netflix “The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt” rocked the gaming universe with its unparalleled open world and high fantasy story. In 2015, developer CD Projekt Red earned legions of fans with the game, and at the 2024 Game Awards, the company delighted gamers everywhere by dropping the first trailer for “The Witcher 4.” Fans were shocked to see that former protagonist Geralt is apparently being replaced by Ciri from “Wild Hunt,” but they were absolutely flabbergasted when the trailer revealed that, between games, Ciri has become a Witcher herself. Author…

St Joseph’s University has refuted allegations made by the Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) that it violated state norms by launching new academic programmes and admitting excess students without government approval.The university, in its official response, termed the objections “a misreading of UGC norms and state-issued guidelines” and said that it would consider raising the matter with the state government. On June 24, the Karnataka Higher Education Department announced a penalty of Rs 4 lakh on the university based on KSHEC’s inspection report which found that St Joseph’s had introduced over 20 new undergraduate programmes and admitted more than…