Technology, AI, and notes from a long working life
Encryption has evolved over millennia from basic letter shifts and physical tools like the scytale in ancient Egypt, Sparta, and Rome to sophisticated systems protecting modern communications. Early substitution and transposition ciphers gave way to frequency analysis, polyalphabetic methods such as the Vigenère cipher, and mechanical devices including the Enigma machine. The digital era introduced … Read more
Here is your daily news briefing for 05 September 2026, with a mix of major India and world developments on safety, diplomacy, conflict and aviation. Top 5 News Stories – 05 September 2026 8 Tamil Nadu Students Killed as Car Rams Parked Lorry in Kerala Source: NDTV Report: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu died … Read more
The top 5 stock market Picks for 04 Sept 2026 highlight strong momentum leaders on the NSE top movers list, favouring names with sharp percentage gains that may attract short-term participation despite unavailable volume data. Top 5 NSE Stock Picks – 04 Sept 2026 VHLTD-RE1 (VHLTD-RE1) Current price and % change: LTP 0.49 | Change … Read more
Today’s news briefing highlights major developments from India and around the world on 4 September 2026, spanning space achievement, a devastating regional disaster, Middle East conflict, diplomacy, and the economy. Top 5 News Stories – 4 September 2026 ISRO Successfully Launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 Source: The Hindu Report: ISRO has successfully launched the Earth … Read more
India’s modern progress relies on overlooked innovations that address practical needs in democracy, health, and rural life. These inventions, created by scientists and grassroots innovators, emphasize affordability, cultural relevance, and accessibility over advanced technology. From indelible election ink and the Jaipur Foot prosthetic to the Simputer computer, low-cost sanitary pad machines, and the Mitticool clay … Read more
The top 5 Picks for 02 Sept 2026 reflect strong momentum among NSE top movers, with percentage leaders offering tactical opportunities in a firm broader tape. Top 5 Stock Picks for 02 Sept 2026 Kshitij Resources (KSHITIJ-RE) Stock name + symbol: Kshitij Resources – KSHITIJ-RE Current price and % change: LTP 0.06 | Change 20% … Read more
Here is your daily news briefing for 02 September 2026, covering a major disaster in the neighbourhood, escalating West Asia conflict, key diplomacy for India, a landmark tech leadership change, and a significant domestic development. Top 5 News Stories – 02 September 2026 Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Crosses 1,000, Thousands Still Missing Source: The … Read more
Today 1 Sept 2026’s news briefing, major developments include renewed US-Iran military exchanges, high-level diplomacy at the SCO summit, strong Indian economic data, a key water treaty dispute, and a new regional defence arrangement. Top 5 News Stories – 1 September 2026 US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Attacks on Bases and Shipping Source: NDTV Iran launched … Read more
The top 5 Picks for 31 Aug 2026 reflect strong momentum among NSE mid and small-cap names with double-digit gains, pointing to selective risk-on buying in chemicals, metals and industrial counters amid mixed broader market cues. Top 5 NSE Stock Picks – 31 Aug 2026 Kshitij Resources (KSHITIJ-RE) Stock name + symbol: Kshitij Resources – … Read more
Today 31 Aug 2026’s news briefing, with a mix of major India and world developments on security, disasters, diplomacy, technology and crime. Top 5 News Stories – 31 August 2026 U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Rocket Launchers on the Strait of Hormuz Source: The Hindu Report: U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island … Read more