DFI #004

Kier Starmer’s ongoing India visit this week marks a turning point in UK–India relations — one defined not only by trade deficits but also design synergies.

The clouds are shifting as Google begins a new round of layoffs across design, documentation and marketing roles.

History is about to be made, as the long-awaited Metro Line 3 — the city’s first fully underground corridor — prepares to begin operations in South Mumbai.

October 4, 2025: The Government of India has launched a Swadeshi Campaign to reposition Indian textiles and crafts for modern audiences, aiming to grow domestic demand to $250 billion by 2030.

The Accessible Science Corner, inaugurated in Chennai by former CJI D.Y.

The second edition of Design Mumbai returns to Jio World Garden from 26–29th November 2025.

In a new partnership under the PM VIKAS scheme, IIT Palakkad will train students from minority and underserved communities in semiconductor design, drone engineering, and embedded systems.

In a new partnership under the PM VIKAS scheme, IIT Palakkad will train students from minority and underserved communities in semiconductor design, drone engineering, and embedded systems.