New Delhi | Jul 2026: In a landmark step towards positioning India as a global powerhouse in esports, gaming, and digital entertainment, the International Federation of Esports (IFES) and the Services Exports Promotion Council (SEPC), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote India’s esports, gaming, AVGC-XR, and digital services ecosystem on the global stage. The partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s service exports by leveraging the rapidly growing gaming and esports industry, while creating…
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India International STEM Education Fest (IISEF) 2026 Returns with its Biggest-Ever 6th Edition in New Delhi
New Delhi: The AICRA has officially announced the 6th Edition of the India International STEM Education Fest (IISEF) 2026, set to take place in New Delhi. Recognized as one of India’s largest and most influential STEM education platforms, the upcoming edition promises to be the grandest in the event’s history, bringing together the nation’s brightest minds and global leaders in education, science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Since its inception, IISEF has played a pivotal role in promoting STEM education and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, government, and innovators. Over the years,…
Read MoreWORSO Appoints Ste El Manahel as National Partner in Tunisia to Strengthen Robotics Sports Development
Tunisia / New Delhi, India: The World Robotics Sports Organization (WORSO) has officially appointed Ste El Manahel as its National Partner in Tunisia, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of robotics sports and STEM innovation across North Africa. Under the partnership, Ste El Manahel will lead the promotion and development of WORSO initiatives in Tunisia, including the organization of national robotics competitions, educational outreach programs, STEM engagement activities, and the selection of Tunisian teams for international robotics sports events. A key highlight of the collaboration will be the launch…
Read MoreWORSO Appoints Camila Lau Lih Yan as National Partner for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur / New Delhi: The World Robotics Sports Organization (WORSO) has announced the appointment of Camila Lau Lih Yan, Director of Be STEM Ready, as its National Partner for Malaysia, marking a significant step towards strengthening robotics education, innovation, and robotics sports development in the country. Under this strategic partnership, Camila Lau Lih Yan and Be STEM Ready will support the execution of WORSO initiatives across Malaysia, including robotics awareness programs, STEM engagement activities, talent development initiatives, robotics competitions, and the promotion of international collaboration opportunities for students and…
Read MoreAsian Robotics Leaders Unite to Accelerate Regional Innovation, Technology Transfer and Ecosystem Development
India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Other Asian Economies Strengthen Collaboration for the Future of Robotics Guangzhou, China: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, representatives from leading Asian countries including India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and other regional stakeholders came together to explore opportunities for joint ecosystem development, industry engagement, technology exchange, and innovation partnerships. The discussions brought together industry leaders, robotics associations, technology experts, innovators, and policymakers with a shared vision of strengthening Asia’s position as a…
Read MoreIndia’s Invisible Workforce: The Workers Who Don’t Know They’re Building Tomorrow’s Robots
Every time a housekeeper folds a bedsheet, a factory worker assembles a part, or a delivery agent sorts a package — that movement could be worth money to someone building a robot. Not to the worker. To the startup recording them. This is the new reality of physical AI, and it is unfolding quietly across India’s workplaces, hotels, restaurants, and homes. At the heart of this week’s controversy is Human Archive — a startup founded by four 20-year-old college dropouts that just raised $8.2 million to do one thing: collect…
Read MoreIndia is Rushing to Learn AI — But Is Anyone Actually Getting Hired?
India is in the middle of a full-scale AI learning rush. From college students using AI-powered mock interviews to commerce graduates learning prompt engineering, artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology story — it is becoming a career survival story. The numbers speak for themselves. India now has 9.2 million learners on AICRA, making it the platform’s second-largest market globally, with Indian learners enrolling in Generative AI courses at the rate of three enrollments every minute. From Curiosity to Career Necessity AI is no longer limited to engineering students….
Read MoreFrom Lab to Factory Floor: The Technology Behind Humanoid Robots
Humanoid robots are no longer a distant vision of the future. They are quietly crossing a significant threshold — moving from controlled prototype environments into real-world pilot projects designed to work alongside humans. Where collaborative robots (cobots) once revolutionized industrial automation with their sensor-driven precision and intuitive programming, humanoids are now poised to go further, taking on tasks that were, until recently, exclusively within the domain of human capability. The goal, however, is not replacement — it is relief. As global labour shortages intensify across industries, humanoid robots represent one…
Read MoreIndia to Host ESCOM 2.0: A Global Convergence of Esports Innovation and Industry Leadership
New Delhi: India is set to strengthen its position in the global gaming and esports ecosystem as it prepares to host the Esports Community & Industry Summit (ESCOM) 2.0, a premier international gathering of gaming professionals, policymakers, investors, and technology leaders. Scheduled to take place in New Delhi in Aug 2026, the summit is expected to bring together the world’s most influential stakeholders shaping the future of competitive gaming. Organized under the aegis of the International Federation of Esports, ESCOM 2.0 aims to position India as a global hub for…
Read MoreStartup Mahakumbh 5.0: Celebrating India’s Startup Spirit in 2026
Startup Mahakumbh 5.0, organized in 2026 at the iconic Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, brought together some of the brightest minds from the startup ecosystem. The event served as a powerful platform where entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and industry leaders gathered to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and celebrate innovation. Over the course of two exciting days, the event witnessed participation from a wide range of startups, delegates, exhibitors, and investors representing different sectors such as technology, healthcare, fintech, education, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. Startups showcased their innovative solutions and cutting-edge…
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