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Varun Sukumar

🏖️ Using technology to monitor the beach

At Marina and Besant Nagar beaches, drones and remote-controlled buoys will keep an eye on people.

🌧️ Using motor pumps to remove water

As Chennai receives some rain, officials use motor pumps to drain water across the city.

🧑‍⚕️ An AI-enabled tool for diabetes care

An AI-enabled tool can help treat newly-diagnosed patients to estimate the risk of complications.

🪑 Wood as a medium of artistic expression

Two artists come together based on their fascination with wood as a medium of art.

📈 IIT Madras’ NCCRD startup hub

IIT-M's NCCRD is becoming a deep tech startup hub supporting at least seven since 2016.