Indian tech innovation
Indian Astronaut Jokes About Bengaluru Traffic Being More Challenging Than Space Travel at Tech Summit
Nov 21, 2025 10:41 am CST
At the Bengaluru Tech Summit, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla humorously compared his difficult commute from Marathahalli with space travel, highlighting the city's infamous traffic issues. As one of four astronauts training for India's 2027 Gaganyaan mission, his remarks prompted Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge to promise traffic improvements at the well-attended technology event that featured numerous notable speakers.
Zoho's Arattai App Experiences 100x Traffic Surge as India Embraces Indigenous Digital Solutions
Sep 29, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Zoho's homegrown messaging app Arattai has witnessed explosive growth with daily sign-ups jumping from 3,000 to 350,000 amid rising support for indigenous technology solutions. Founder Sridhar Vembu reveals infrastructure expansion plans while explaining how Zoho's private company status enables innovation without quarterly profit pressures. The surge comes as government officials publicly endorse Indian-made digital platforms under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.