With lively demonstrations in his after-school physics classes and well-planned online courses, Balaji Sampath has revolutionised science teaching.

Sonenshine, Randi, 1968- author

Start-ups focused on learning while remaining conservative with cash have not only scaled up but proved profitable

What would it take for the Indian start-up ecosystem to match the calibre of Silicon Valley

Why the nixing of angel tax can prove a game changer for job creation in India

Chennai startup Viridian Ingni Propulsion develops low-cost motor that works with magnets free of rare earth materials

Almonds, milk and saffron always add up to a happy occasion, writes SHANTHINI RAJKUMAR

Set on 37 acres of farmland, the restaurant seats just 18 guests, serving multi-course menus starring ethically sourced seafood and meat, as well as freshly harvested vegetables and foraged wild greens

Mix, match and juggle. Flair Mixology is adding glamour to the world of cocktails in city lounges.

These people could inspire you to take up a hobby or learn a skill this New Year, no matter how old you are

So far the venue has played host to a variety of events including a Thai breakfast popup, a tapas do, where the space was set like a tapas bar, and a Sri Lankan food experience among others

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious.'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'

Google is developing AI technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported

Most patients with stroke are not evaluated for sleep apnea; this is an issue that needs to be addressed by the scientific community, doctors at NIMHANS, Bengaluru said

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who left the retreat after a three-day rejuvenation session, are happy with the expansion plans as this would be closer to the UK, says holistic health practitioner Issac Mathai, who runs the facility

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.''I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Apart from a few flashes of brilliance, Bharatanatyam dancer Jyotsna Jagannathan could not match the standards set by her guru at the Uttaradhikar festival of classical arts.

Integration of technology and marketing changes the role of marketers

Switzerland’s top watch trade fair, Baselworld, played host to about 1,500 exhibiting brands until 2016. That number dwindled to less than 700 this year. However, brands like Rolex, Swatch and LVMH watch groups continue to participate and present extravagant creations such as these

The movers-and-shakers at the Cartier Concours d’Elegance

The 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo is a smart car that really gets to know your driving style

Camera phones that will help you take your Instagram game up a notch this festival season

Malayalam director Vinayan’s latest film is a celebration of the life of social reformer Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker

While “RRR” finds mention in the BAFTA longlist for a ‘film not in English language’ category, “All That Breathes” is also vying for a spot in the top five of the documentary category.

Sundeep Kishan reinvents himself in this moody period gangster drama by director Ranjit Jeyakodi that has a lot going for it, yet falls short of finding its strong voice

The Apple-1 has been restored to a fully operational state and came with a custom case with a built-in keyboard

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Standing over a medieval town in Germany is one of the country’s tallest towers and inside, an invention that its creators hope will revolutionise the shape of cities, the ThyssenKrupp Multi Elevator

WIRED explores the inner workings of The Resomator, a machine that uses alkaline hydrolysis to dissolve bodies, a cleaner and more humane method than cremation.

The High Voltage Laboratory at the University of Manchester is one of the few places in the world that makes lightning. The lab works to predict failures on the electrical grid and protect it from blackouts. To do so, Dr Vidyadhar Peesapati and his team test electrical equipment to its limit - sometimes striking it with up to millions of volts. WIRED went inside the lab to learn more about the team's work, and see some lab-made lightning close-up.

This piece of metal is unsinkable. WIRED's Matt Simon spoke with the inventor, Chunlei Guo, about how the superhydrophobic material was created and how it could help prevent disasters at sea.

Exercise equipment company Peloton was already on the rise before the pandemic, but stay-at-home orders catapulted home exercise to the next level. Is Peloton just the next fitness fad, or is it here to stay? WIRED's Lauren Goode reports. Edited and produced by Alicia Cocchi.

What's the worst part of any microwave? The timer! All that time we spend just waiting for our microwaves to finish cooking...but what if that waiting was just a bit more fun? What if we could play video games while we wait? YouTuber, engineer, and maker-extraordinaire Allen Pan puts together a dream appliance, a video game microwave that only cooks while he plays! Check out Allen Pan on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS89U86PwqzNkK2qYNbk5A

Do you know what the most frustrating thing about a compass is? It ONLY points North. But what if a compass could point to something....more appetizing? WIRED has challenged maker Joe Grand to figure out how to make a compass that points to pizza, in just three weeks. Pizza Compass Project Page: http://www.grandideastudio.com/portfolio/pizza-compass

Do you know what the most frustrating part about owning a bar is? When customers leave, but forget their credit card at the bar! What if we could stop that from ever happening? Mark Kleeb, bar owner and creative technologist based in Brooklyn, has been challenged to solve this dilemma in one week.

Since the early 2000s, private companies, governments, and research labs have been developing prosthesis that are a lot more advanced than previous designs. WIRED talked with Easton LaChapelle, founder and CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow, to understand how he designed, tested, and adopted his prosthetic arm.The movie GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, follows 25-year old innovator Easton LaChappelle, who developed the world’s lightest weight and most affordable bionic limb. GENERATION IMPACT: THE INVENTOR, can be viewed on HP.com’s digital hub, the Garage (hp.com/generation-impact) and YouTube

What if you could walk way faster without trying any harder? Moonwalkers basically put an electric moving sidewalk right under your feet. WIRED's Brent Rose has some questions: Are they real? Are they safe? Are they actually any good? Brent goes inside Shift Robotics's research and development lab to get some answers. Director: Wendi Jonassen Director of Photography: Jeff Smee Editor: Louville Moore Host: Brent Rose Talent: Dean Freitag, Xunjie Zhang Producer: Alexandria Coccia Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Melissa Cho Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio: Michael Ray Cam Op/Gaffer: Mike DiGuglielmo Production Assistant: Maria Bosetti Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

At the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab, scientists research the elements that make up forest fires. In this episode of WIRED Field Trip, we take a tour of this facility and learn how these teams develop a greater understanding of wildfires. Director: Alice Roth Editor: Lous Lalire Researchers: Steve Baker, Mark A Finney, Serra J. Hoagland, Sharon Hood, Jim Reardon Coordinating Producer: Kevyn Fairchild Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Amy Haskour Field Producer: Katherine Wzorek Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Fact Checker: Kelsey Lannin Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Special Thanks : Thomas Dzomba Archival and Additional Footage Credits Messengers: The Owls of Mescalero Directed by Janey Fugate US Department of Agriculture

Puppeteer Barnaby Dixon takes inanimate objects and turns them into uncannily real characters. Barnaby's creations have brought joy to millions over the last decade. His unique take on puppetry is truly astounding, as he's mastered the ability to make his depictions of animals move like the real things. Check out Barnaby's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@barnabydixon Director: Charlie Jordan Director of Photography: Tim Attenburrow Editor: Shandor Garrison Talent: Barnaby Dixon Producers: Anna O'Donohue, Wendi Jonassen Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Brandon White Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio: Tim Stephens Cam Op/Gaffer: Alice Berkeley Production Assistant: Lesley Dean Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Junior Editor: Paul Tael

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake visits WIRED to have a look back at pivotal moments in the history of human space flight, captured in 8 unforgettable photographs.

What does it sound like when you listen to a speaker that’s roughly the price of the home you put it in? The Wilson Chronosonic XVX is a $370,000 audio supertower of seven drivers stacked atop one another producing a spectrum of sound beyond the range of human hearing—literally providing more realistic detail than you could possibly hear. WIRED Luxury Gear Editor Jeremy White breaks down what that leap in price actually produces in audio quality, and the surprisingly intricate and impressive technology housed in both.Pick up your own Sonos Era 300 here https://amzn.to/3xwlpL5When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.Director: Anna O'DonohueDirector of Photography: Mateo Akira NotsukeEditor: Louis LalireHost: Jeremy WhiteSenior Producer: Efrat KashaiCreative Producer: Christie GarciaLine Producer: Joe BuscemiAssociate Producer: Amy HaskourProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCamera Operator: Sasha NovitskiySound Mixer: Tom MorleyProduction Assistant: Samuel HerbautEditorial Consultant: Chris HaslamPhotographer: Mitch PaynePost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Fynn LithgowAnimation: Sam FullerLocation: KJ West One hi-fi store, London https://www.kjwestone.co.ukWilson Audio’s UK distributor: Absolute Sounds https://www.absolutesounds.com

Counter-intuition and not taking the rational path have often helped brands become a huge success

MIT professor Xuanhe Zhao said the development could open a new era of wearable imaging.