Denied access to compound chip technology by foreign powers, Indian scientists did what they always do: Make in India
By Sanjib Kr Baruah February 01, 2026
Suma Varughese, director general, Micro Electronic Devices and Computational Systems & Cyber Security, DRDO, discusses the journey of developing indigenous GaN and GaAs chips, from the Netra AEW&C system to recent breakthroughs that secure India's strategic self-reliance
By Sanjib Kr Baruah February 01, 2026
Compound semiconductors are crucial for modern warfare, offering superior performance over silicon-based chips in demanding military applications
By Lt Col Akshat Upadhyay February 01, 2026
Gallium Nitride technology is the high-performance alternative to silicon, offering superior efficiency, temperature resistance, and faster speeds for modern electronics
By Gaurav Pande February 01, 2026
India’s standoff with China and a decisive conflict with Pakistan have exposed critical gaps while accelerating a strategic reorientation and modernisation drive
By Sanjib Kr Baruah January 25, 2026
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, spoke to THE WEEK on a range of issues, from Operation Sindoor and border relations with China to modernisation of the Army and the need for niche technologies in modern-day warfare
By Sanjib Kr Baruah January 25, 2026
Andhra Pradesh investment is surging, positioning the state as India's leading destination for FDI, highlighted by Google's record-breaking $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam
By K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy January 18, 2026
Visakhapatnam’s real estate boom is concentrated along the IT corridor and is creating a spillover effect in adjoining districts like Anakapalli and Vizianagaram
By K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy January 18, 2026
Nara Lokesh's political rise signals a new era for Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu Desam Party, as he emerges from his father Chandrababu Naidu's shadow to become a regional heavyweight
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 18, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Nara Lokesh outlines the TDP's ambitious vision for Andhra Pradesh, detailing plans for a pioneering AI hub in Visakhapatnam, the LIFT policy to attract investment, and a strategy for massive IT job growth
By Namrata Biji Ahuja January 18, 2026
Dheeraj Hinduja of the Hinduja Group details how Nara Lokesh's unique leadership style fosters investor confidence in Andhra Pradesh
By Dheeraj Hinduja January 18, 2026
School education in Andhra Pradesh is undergoing a significant transformation through a series of structural reforms focused on technology, foundational learning, and teacher development
By K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy January 18, 2026
Mine action in Sri Lanka is led by the NMAC, which coordinates all efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from the post-conflict landscape
By Bhanu Prakash Chandra January 11, 2026
Ziggy Garewal, country director, MAG (Mines Advisory Group), Sri Lanka
By Bhanu Prakash Chandra January 11, 2026