Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita hails India’s innovation growth

September 29, 2025 3:08 PM

Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita hails India’s innovation growth

Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita on Monday lauded India’s steady rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII) over the past decade, attributing the progress to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and emphasis on research and development. Speaking at the International Conference on ‘India - Japan Next Generation Science and Technology Partnership: Academic and Research’ jointly hosted by Chandigarh University and the University of Tokyo, Kajita said Japan should learn from India...

Nobel Laureate Paul Michael Romer praises India’s digital revolution, says success is unique

October 21, 2024 9:32 AM

Nobel Laureate Paul Michael Romer praises India’s digital revolution, says success is unique

Nobel Laureate Professor Paul Michael Romer, during his visit to India, praised the country's digital revolution, acknowledging a significant role played by the government to transform the lives of the citizens. Professor Romer emphasised how India's approach to digital innovation stands out globally, especially in its ability to transcend economic disparities and benefit all sections of society. "Well, this is what makes the digital revolution in India so interesting, is that it's been used b...