Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Former Union Minister of Electronics and IT, and Raghu Krishnananda, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Myntra, highlighted the trends and case studies impacting consumers and enterprises alike.

Talking about Uttar Pradesh, Wani said the development of cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad as key financial hubs underscore the state's commitment to harnessing the growth potential.

Priyank Kharge in his keynote at ET GCC Annual Conclave 2024 reiterates the purpose to establish Karnataka as a knowledge and skill capital topped with innovation and GCC policy for investments to follow.

For decades, scientists have tried to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes to create high-performance electronics that are faster or consume less power -- resulting in longer battery life, faster wireless communication and faster processing speeds for devices like smartphones and laptops.

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Scientists at Iowa State University have developed a new formulation that helps to explain the self-assembly of atoms into nanoclusters and to advance the scientific understanding of related nanotechnologies. Their research offers a theoretical framework to explain the relationship between the distribution of "capture zones," the regions that surround the nanoscale "islands" formed by deposition on surfaces, and the underlying nucleation or formation process.

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India's imports of PCs/laptops, tablets, Wifi Dongles, Smart Card Reader, and Android TV Boxes were worth USD 8.8 billion in 2022-2023.

The proposed e-commerce policy in India will not include provisions for an independent regulator for online retail platforms or cover data-related issues. The policy is in its final stages and will be presented to the Prime Minister's office soon. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade recently held discussions with e-commerce firms and domestic traders, resulting in a broad consensus on the proposed policy.

​Bank CEOs are tapping top legal minds, alerting their compliance teams, and discussing with each other to spot the pitfalls of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) - a statute under which hundreds of crores of fines can be imposed on organisations for breaches.

One of the key pillars of growth for the Indian economy are small and medium-sized businesses, which generate roughly 30 percent of the countrys GDP and provide jobs to over 110 million people.

The survey was conducted with more than 20,000 engineering graduates from various streams across India. It revealed that the average score of women stood at 27% against 31% of men in 2020, which increased to 40% as against 39% of men in 2021, thereby showcasing how women were better prepared for employment than men. However, in 2020, the average score of women declined to 25% as against 28% of men, the first decline in three years mainly due to the adoption of the hybrid mode of learning.

A recent study shows how the public's use of parks and other green spaces in metropolitan areas can be tracked using anonymized GPS data from people's smartphones, which could help guide their management.

The Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023, will replace the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.

Join us for this fun Garden tradition! We’ll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more. Garden Admission, refreshments and all materials included. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Drop-in any time during 2-hour program window.

Create a one-of-a-kind beautiful and festive wreath to add to your holiday decorations. Greens from the Garden’s global plant collection and other natural adornments are included as well as a reusable wire wreath form. We recommend you bring your own hand pruners and gardening gloves. All other materials will be provided.

The Garden is closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Garden is closing at 2pm today. 

The UC Botanical Garden invites you to explore our two beautiful rentable facilities to host your next memorable event - the historic Julia Morgan Hall and stunning Redwood Grove Amphitheater. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, work meetings and retreats. Drop in anytime during the open house hours to explore the venues, pick up a cup of coffee and speak with our rental staff. No admission fee required; advance RSVP’s appreciated using this link. Find out more about our Rental offerings on our website.

Just in time for Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, join us for Stefani Bittner’s Fragrant Herbal Wreath class at the Botanical Garden! Participants will spend this hands-on session learning to craft beautiful, aromatic wreaths using fresh herbs and seasonal plants. The class explores the art of combining fragrant and culinary herbs. Bittner guides participants through the wreath-making process, emphasizing techniques to create durable, visually pleasing arrangements that can be used for holiday décor or as edible accents. All materials provided to go home with a beautiful 12-15 inch wreath of your own design. Garden admission and light refreshments included. Buy Stephani’s book, The Fragrant Flower Garden, at the Garden or from our Online Garden Shop!

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

Explore the art of natural perfumery at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley with Jessica Mennella of FLWR Napa Valley. Learn the foundation and techniques of natural perfumery using the Slow Scent® method of perfuming developed by renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel. Jessica Mennella, trained by Aftel, will be your instructor for this hands-on and interactive class. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore 18 botanicals whose complexity of scent is linked directly to the plants and flowers from which they are derived. You will also learn the basic structure of Slow Scent® natural perfume formulation and blending techniques. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. By the end of the workshop, you will have created your own signature perfume using the formula you developed in class. Additionally, you will receive a guide to the process of making natural perfumes. The art of natural perfumery is rooted in the history and beauty of botanical materials. And among our senses, scent has the unique ability to instantly transform our mood and life experience. Come perfume in the gardens and discover for yourself how scent can take you to another place and time. Whether you are new to natural perfumery or have attended previous workshops, you are welcome to join us!

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

This program is full. To be notified of openings, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu. Thank you!  Join Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Limited to 15 participants. This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For accessibility inquiries, please email gardenprograms@berkeley.edu. We suggest bringing binoculars if you have them. Wear layers in case it is a chilly morning. Walk is rain or shine, though heavy rain cancels.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

Join us for a Friday late morning Integral Taiji & Qigong class. This class focuses on embodied, psycho-spiritual, ecological, and cosmological dimensions of qigong and taiji (tai chi). We will practice standing meditation, walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements, and more. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of prior experience. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult (with Garden admission). Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring layers for warmth and sun-protection. Space is limited; registration required. Class will held outdoors. Please let us know if you have accessibility questions. While we plan to hold this event outdoors, weather may require us to move indoors. Per UC policy, masks are optional indoors.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley Florilegium. Experience an immersive exhibition of 75 exquisite botanical illustrations featuring the unique flora of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. This juried exhibition includes 31 new works shown alongside entries from our previous Florilegium exhibitions. The works on view display a mastery of technical skill, botanical accuracy and harmonious composition for a show of art that provides an engaging visual story of plants and their unique characteristics. Don’t miss this stunning exhibition of art! A florilegium is a collection of illustrations featuring plants growing in a specific area such as a botanical garden. Centuries before digital or analog photography was commonplace, people relied on detailed botanical illustrations to identify plants and flowers. This years’ participating artists are continuing this rich legacy. Through a range of media, the works on view capture the plant information from root to leaf tip, and more. Viewers enjoy the delicate beauty of each artwork, its subject painstakingly rendered; a testament to the artists’ technical skill and love of plants. The project was conceived by renowned botanical illustrator and instructor, Catherine Watters, and developed with the support of staff and Advisory Board members Laura Sawczuk, Gina Baretta, and Katherine Greenberg. Advisory Board Member and former Director of Collections Chris Carmichael and Curator Holly Forbes developed the list of iconic plants from the collection for inclusion in the project. We invite the public to explore The UCBGFlorilegium—where art, history and science tangibly intersect. The exhibition is hosted this November, 2024.

In the real-time economy, the demand for cloud services keeps growing with the hybrid cloud as the optimal architecture for handling the inevitable complexity of the agile company’s IT infrastructure.

GCC leaders discuss how by breaking silos, fostering collaboration, and focusing on execution and innovation, GCCs will be instrumental in India’s journey toward becoming a global economic powerhouse.

As organizations become more complex, the necessity for collaborative leadership—where CXOs work together rather than in silos—has never been more pronounced.

Expanding access to insurance is crucial for strengthening our country’s social safety net, addressing inequality, and building a more resilient society.

With the rise in cybercrime, India is today ranked 10th on the World Cybercrime Index. Indians lost more than Rs 1,750 crore to cyber criminals in the first four months of this year itself. In fact, according to the RBI's annual report, the number of online fraud cases has increased by 708% in the last two years.

NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite measured cloud top temperatures as it passed over Tropical Storm Malakas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean and found strong storms.

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A study, by San Diego Zoo Global conservationists, released this week (Sept. 12, 2016) is shedding new light on how scientists evaluate polar bear diet and weight loss during their fasting season. On average, a polar bear loses up to 30 percent of its total body mass while fasting during the open-water season. Although some scientists previously believed land-based foods could supplement the bears' nutritional needs until the sea ice returns, a new study published in the scientific journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology has revealed that access to terrestrial food is not sufficient to reduce the rate of body mass loss for fasting polar bears.

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A CIO talks about the need to make judicious technology spends in the good times.

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) had submitted its views to the CDCL opposing the prescription of ex-ante regulations for digital companies, saying that ex-ante measures “may limit growth not only of the market in question but the digital economy altogether”.

"With the development of Asia's largest airport at Jewar, the freight corridor, data centres, food park, toy park, medical device park, an Integrated Industrial Township in Greater Noida, multi-modal transportation hub, the region managed by the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities has got a new identity," Nand Gopal Gupta said.

Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA) have always been at the heart of world trade. Vibrant and dynamic, AMEA is a region with huge potential; its markets are driving growth around the world and are seen as important prospects for investment.

The real-time economy requires instant processes in an increasing number of business functions.

Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA) have always been at the heart of world trade. Vibrant and dynamic, AMEA is a region with huge potential.

Every year some of the world’s best young musicians would jet into London to audition for a bursary with the Southbank Sinfonia. Simon Over wanted to cut down on those thousands of air miles and hours in transit. He also didn’t want to miss out on youngsters who couldn’t afford the fare.

Tesco, one of the world’s largest retailers, is using the BT Cloud Contact solution to give its UK customers an enhanced, more flexible and more responsive contact centre service.

The maker of SN40L reconfigurable dataflow unit (RDU) chip has positioned itself as a power-efficient alternative meant for better inferencing speed and accuracy as compared to Nvidia GPUs. Backed by investors like SoftBank, Blackrock, Intel Capital, GV, Walden International, Temasek and GIC, the AI chip maker is valued at $5.1 billion and serves customers like Saudi Aramco, Accenture and Analog Devices.

The country's leading search engine company is among tech firms shifting their focus to the commercialisation of large language model (LLM) applications after nearly two years of heavy investment in research and development in models that they tout as alternatives to OpenAI's GPT.

Google's head of research, Yossi Matias, emphasizes the enduring importance of coding skills in an AI-driven world. While acknowledging AI's growing role in software development, Matias argues that basic coding knowledge is crucial for understanding and leveraging AI's potential. He compares coding to math, suggesting that both are fundamental for navigating an increasingly tech-reliant society.

Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the security arrangements at the Mahakumbh Mela will be equipped with advanced technology, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). After a review meeting on preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela with Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, the DGP told reporters, "Our control room will have data of around 1 million suspicious individuals, and we will closely monitor all types of anti-social elements."

India's digital economy is booming, with fintech driving digital payments and e-markets expanding rapidly. Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Michael Debabrata Patra, stated that the digital economy currently makes up a tenth of India's GDP and is projected to reach a fifth by 2026.

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