Akhil Kumar

India

Deputy Executive Editor, Multimedia at NDTV

Deputy Executive Editor, Multimedia @ndtv | Fellow @worldeditors

Articles

Supply chain disrupted, dry fruit prices spike in Telangana

3 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Akhil Kumar

HYDERABAD: The prices of dry fruits in Hyderabad have witnessed a sharp upward spike, putting both traders and consumers under pressure. The price of Mamra almonds has surged from Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,600 per kg. Pistachios, too, have become dearer, climbing from Rs 900 to Rs 1,200 per kg, according to Vijay Grover of Shivram Peshawari and Brothers. The geopolitical disruptions, stretching from the Indo-Pakistan border to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, are cited as the reason.
Top 5 AI Tools for Entrepreneurs That Feel Illegal to Know

5 days ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

Remember when having a website was optional for businesses? Then suddenly it wasn’t, and companies without one looked prehistoric. That’s exactly where we are with AI tools right now. Except this time, the gap between early adopters and everyone else isn’t just noticeable — it’s massive. I’ve tested dozens of AI platforms over the past year, and these five made me question whether I was actually breaking some unwritten rule of entrepreneurship. They’re that good.
The techie making Telugu lit trendy for Gen Insta

6 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Akhil Kumar

HYDERABAD: In a world where fleeting trends dominate conversations, 29-year-old software engineer and avid reader Aditya Annavajjhala has cracked the code to make Telugu literature cool for millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen Alpha. When the pandemic locked down Hyderabad in 2020, Aditya noticed that most of his peers knew only the Telugu literature from their school textbooks. That's when he launched Telugu Collective on Instagram.
Major App Trends In 2025 Implementing AI

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

Steal these SaaS Ideas ASAP!If you’re building a software company in 2025, chances are you’ve got a fresh idea, a roadmap, and a go-to-market strategy in the works. But before you go any further, I need you to hit pause — at least until you finish this story. I’ve condensed dozens of hours of research into just a few minutes to show you exactly what the fastest-growing platforms in 2025 have in common. Stick around, because I’m also going to drop a million-dollar startup idea before we wrap.
Rewind: Does Bandung legacy echo in Global South today?

3 weeks ago | telanganatoday.com | Akhil Kumar |Anudeep Gujjeti

Published Date - 31 May 2025, 09:05 PM By Dr Akhil Kumar, Dr Anudeep GujjetiThis April marked the 70th anniversary of the historic Bandung Conference, a pivotal moment in 20th-century diplomacy that reshaped the global geopolitical landscape.
These 5 AI Tools Feel Like Cheat Codes For Real Life

1 month ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

Ever felt like you’re playing life on hard mode while others have discovered secret shortcuts? That’s what finding these AI tools felt like for me. They don’t just save time — they unlock capabilities most of us thought were years away or required specialized skills. From building full-stack apps without coding to creating professional videos in minutes, these five tools have transformed what’s possible for everyday creators, founders, and professionals.
Why Technical Skills Are Not So Important For AI Automation

1 month ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

All the latest news and updates on the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI space. From cutting-edge research and developments in LLMs, text-to-image generators, to real-world applications, and the impact of generative AI on various industries. Follow publicationAnd What You Should Focus On InsteadLook, I’ve been guilty of it too. Spending weeks tweaking that automation script, obsessing over which API to use, and endlessly refactoring code that exactly zero people were using.
Lipid Droplets are active translation depots that respond to infection

1 month ago | biorxiv.org | Rakesh Jha |Dilip Menon |Arpita Nahak |Akhil Kumar

AbstractLipid droplets (LDs) are increasingly recognized as dynamic organelles with roles extending beyond lipid storage. While the core LD proteome across cells reveals minimal overlap, several proteins with "housekeeping" functions such as ribosomal proteins and translation factors have largely been ignored as contaminants. Here, we provide biochemical and microscopy-based evidence of ribosome components and the ribosome to be present in association with the LD.
The Best Text-to-Video Generator on the Market

1 month ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

A Complete Review of Pollo AIEver stared at a blank screen and wished your wildest ideas could spring to life in pixels? That’s exactly the thrill Pollo AI promises. Picture this: you type “cyber‑punk street market at dusk,” upload a sketch or even drop in a short video clip — and a few clicks later, you’ve got a brand‑new scene ready to share. In this weekend’s hands‑on review, we’ll dig into Pollo AI’s tricks — complete with site screenshots, live demos, and a few surprise experiments.
OpenAI’s U-Turn: Become For-profit Now?

1 month ago | medium.com | Akhil Kumar

On the morning of May 5, 2025, as headlines buzzed with excitement over breakthroughs in generative AI, OpenAI quietly hit the brakes on a plan that could have reshaped its entire governance. Click here to read for free >>>Imagine a world where the race for ever-faster AI models pushes mission-driven ideals to the back burner — until OpenAI decided that mission still matters more than margin.