Posts

Detailed guides, with steps. The short version goes out daily on WhatsApp and Telegram.

SCHOLARSHIPProf. Joseph Mundassery scholarship award 2026-27: ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 for Kerala minority toppers5 November 2026 | Kerala Minority Welfare Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award 2026-27: ₹10,000 or ₹15,000, marks needed, income limit and dates from the official guidelines.
SCHOLARSHIPKerala minority scholarship for IIT, IIM, IISc and IMSc PG students 2026-27: ₹50,0005 November 2026 | Kerala Minority Welfare scholarship 2026-27 for PG students at IITs, IIMs, IISc and IMSc: ₹50,000 a year, eligibility, documents and dates from the official guidelines.
SCHOLARSHIPKerala minority CM Research Fellowship 2026-27: ₹2.4 lakh a year for PhD scholars5 November 2026 | Kerala CM Research Fellowship for Minorities 2026-27: ₹2,40,000 a year for full-time PhD scholars, eligibility, dates 30 November and 5 December, from the official guidelines.
SCHOLARSHIPKerala minority civil service coaching fee aid 2026-27: ₹20,000, apply by 30 November5 November 2026 | Kerala Minority Welfare Civil Service Fee Reimbursement 2026-27: ₹20,000 plus ₹10,000 hostel fee, eligibility, documents and dates from the official guidelines.
RAILWAY JOBSRRB NTPC graduate 2026: 3,548 posts, apply by 6 November5 November 2026 | PIB says CEN 06/2026 has 3,548 graduate-level NTPC posts, with online applications till 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Fee amount and post-specific eligibility are not confirmed here; read the official notice.
FREE TOOLHackerTube: free YouTube-style site of talks Hacker News recommends4 November 2026 | 6,454 videos in 150 topics, no account needed. Videos play from YouTube and link to the Hacker News comments. Summaries are AI-written, so check them.
PHD ADMISSIONBRIC-RGCB PhD admission, January 2027: apply by 8 November4 November 2026 | Completed applications must reach RGCB by 5 PM on 8 November 2026. The notice asks for a valid national fellowship; read it before applying. Portal not tested.
SCHOLARSHIPKerala minority overseas scholarship 2026-27: up to ₹10 lakh, apply by 30 November4 November 2026 | For notified minority students from Kerala doing PG or PhD abroad. Online by 30 November 2026, printed copy by 7 December. We read the official guidelines; the form was not opened.
RAILWAY JOBSRRB Station Master 2026: 1,265 posts for graduates, apply till 25 November4 November 2026 | PIB says CEN 08/2026 has 1,265 Station Master vacancies, open to any graduate, with online applications till 25 November 2026. Age limit and fee are not confirmed here; read the official notice.
BUSINESS TOOLGoogle Pomelli: AI social posts built from your business website27 October 2026 | Google Labs' Pomelli reads your website and drafts social posts. We tested it once: four drafts, and the generated copy overclaimed.
AI DESIGN TOOLGoogle Stitch: AI that designs app screens from a prompt27 October 2026 | Google Labs' Stitch turns a text prompt into app screen designs. It is in beta, did not ask us for a card in our test, and we tested it once.
FREE APPEnsu: a free AI chat app that runs on your device, with no account27 October 2026 | Ente's offline AI chat app downloads a small model once, then answers on your device. We tested the web build: both sample answers had errors.
KERALA HOUSING SCHEMEGruhasree-2026: ₹3 lakh Kerala subsidy to build a house on your own land27 October 2026 | A sponsor applies online on the family's behalf, deadline 21 November 2026 per the Kerala State Housing Board. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
FREE TOOLFilee: free offline file converter you drag files onto (not tested)3 November 2026 | A free, MIT-licensed converter for Windows, Linux and macOS that says it works offline. Install notes for Windows and Fedora, plus VERT, Converseen and HandBrake. We read the project pages and did not install it.
GOVT SERVICESelling or buying a vehicle: transfer of ownership on Vahan, Form 29 and Form 302 November 2026 | Seller files Form 29, buyer files Form 30, with a 14 day limit in the same state and 45 days from another state, per Parivahan Sewa. We did not apply or pay, and Kerala details are not confirmed. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEDriving licence renewal on Sarathi: steps, forms and what happens if it expired2 November 2026 | When to apply, which forms you need and what changes after a year, from the ministry's own pages. We did not apply or pay, and Kerala details are not confirmed. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEe-Jagriti: how to file a consumer complaint online, step by step2 November 2026 | Register, file and pay the fee, from the portal's own help documents, and what we could not confirm. We did not register, file or pay. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKSRTC student concession card: how to register or renew online in Kerala1 November 2026 | The steps from KSRTC's own post for school and college students, and what we could not confirm. We did not register or pay. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala PSC profile photo rules: 150x200 px, 30 KB, name and date on the photo1 November 2026 | The PSC's photo rules and the check before you submit. We did not upload a photo or apply. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala SCERT textbook PDFs, classes 1-10: free download by class, subject and medium1 November 2026 | Which SCERT page has which class, how to download, and what we tested. Match the edition with your school's book. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala voter list 2027 revision: draft roll on 12 November, claims until 11 December1 November 2026 | The ECI order's dates, which form to use, and what to do from 12 November. We did not file any form. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala PSC 162-173/2026: 12 categories, apply by 2 December1 November 2026 | Ten notification PDFs, 16 vacancies, last date 2 December 2026, no fee. Only category 162 is open to all. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
FREE TOOLEGM (Elephant-Goldfish Model): Google's free plugin that makes AI coding agents design first31 October 2026 | Open source (Apache 2.0) plugin for Antigravity, Claude Code and Codex. Checked from the official site, GitHub and Google's blog; not tested by AiCoN. Independent guide, not affiliated with Google.
GOVT SERVICEFree legal aid in Kerala: who is eligible and where to get help (KeLSA)31 October 2026 | Who the KeLSA Legal Aid page lists as eligible, and its helpline numbers. We did not contact any helpline. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication or legal advice.
GOVT SERVICEKerala fair value of land: how to look it up online on the Registration Department site31 October 2026 | The fields on the Registration Department fair value form and the site's own Gazette disclaimer. No search run by us, values not claimed current. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala employment registration cancelled? Special Renewal on the e-Employment portal, 31 October notice31 October 2026 | The portal notice says a Special Renewal option is open up to 31/10/2026 for cancelled registrations. Nothing logged in or renewed by us. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICENORKA ID cards for Pravasi Keralites: Pravasi, Student, NRK and Returnee cards online31 October 2026 | Which NORKA Roots ID card is for whom, as listed on the portal home page. We did not create an account, apply or pay. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala traffic challan: check and pay on the official eChallan portal31 October 2026 | Where Kerala challans are checked and paid on the NextGen eChallan portal, and the portal's fake-site warning. Lookup and payment not tested by us. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEApply for a learner licence online in Kerala: Sarathi Parivahan guide31 October 2026 | Where to start a Kerala learner licence application on Sarathi Parivahan and what the portal lists. Nothing logged in, applied or paid by us. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
KERALA PUBLIC DATACheck Kerala food-price data by district, item and date31 October 2026 | How to open the Ecostat district rice-price table and read its date, item and unit. Reference data, not a shop price. Independent AiCoN guide, not a department publication.
KERALA SERVICEPay your Kerala Water Authority bill online: Quick Pay guide30 October 2026 | What the KWA Quick Pay page asks for, the advance payment incentive and the refund policy as listed. Nothing entered or paid by us. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
FREE APPBeamer: one mouse and keyboard for your Mac, Windows and Linux computers30 October 2026 | Free, open source software KVM. Downloads checked; not installed or paired by us. Independent guide, not affiliated.
KERALA SERVICEPay your KSEB electricity bill online: Quick Pay needs your consumer number and registered mobile30 October 2026 | What the KSEB Quick Pay page asks for and the conditions it lists. Nothing entered or paid by us. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
CONSUMERCheck medicine prices with NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam: match the pack and date30 October 2026 | How to read an NPPA medicine price record, with the pack size and record date. Indicative data, not medical advice. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala encumbrance certificate online: how to apply on the PEARL portal30 October 2026 | The department's own steps for applying and downloading an EC. Nothing logged in or submitted; fee not checked. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
WEATHERCheck Kerala weather warnings by district and date: IMD map guide30 October 2026 | How to find IMD Kerala's district warning map and nowcast. Not a live weather alert. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SERVICEKerala Police THUNA portal: FIR download, no-offence certificate and complaint status online30 October 2026 | What the THUNA portal lists and what we checked. Nothing logged in or submitted. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
HEALTHCheck reported blood stock on eRaktKosh: Kerala search and confirm-before-travel guide30 October 2026 | How the official eRaktKosh public stock search worked in our Kerala test, and why to call the centre first. Not a live stock notice, not medical advice. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
HEALTHBook Kerala government hospital OPD appointments online: eHealth Kerala UHID guide30 October 2026 | What the eHealth Kerala portal offers and what its login page shows. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
KERALAFind an Akshaya centre before you travel30 October 2026 | How to use the official centre directory and why to call first. A directory lookup only: no fees, hours or availability checked. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
KERALAKerala ration card online: new card, corrections and member changes on the citizen portal29 October 2026 | What the Civil Supplies e-Citizen portal offers and which checks need no login. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
GOVT SCHEMEMGNREGA is now VB-G RAM G: 125 days of work guaranteed, Kerala wage Rs 401 a day29 October 2026 | What changed in the rural employment guarantee, job card validity and the Kerala wage, from the Ministry portal and notifications. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
SQL PRACTICESQLBolt: write the query, inspect the result29 October 2026 | We completed five SELECT tasks in SQLBolt Lesson 1 and checked what a wrong column and a query error look like.
SYNTHETIC TEST DATAMockaroo: test with fake rows, not real records29 October 2026 | We set four non-personal fields in Mockaroo and checked the downloaded 20-row CSV against the ranges and allowed values.
FLOW DIAGRAMSSankeyMATIC: show the flow, check the totals29 October 2026 | We built a fictional 100-application flow, checked PNG and SVG exports, and saw the tool flag an eight-count imbalance.
STRUCTURED DATA VIEWERJSON Crack: see the structure, check the status29 October 2026 | We imported a fictional nested JSON order, checked the graph and the PNG export, and found the old graph stays visible after invalid input.
QUIZCyber Safety Quiz 2026: free e-certificate from I4C and MyGov - ends 10 November29 October 2026 | 10 questions in 5 minutes on MyGov, open till 10 November 2026, 11:45 pm. Explainer by AiCoN - not a government publication. Checked 29 October 2026.
BROWSER DESIGN EDITORPolotno Studio: edit a design, download the PNG29 October 2026 | We made a fictional four-line card in Polotno Studio and checked the 1080 x 1080 PNG download. One no-account text-to-PNG route tested.
BROWSER SUPPORT CHECKCan I use: read the caveat before shipping29 October 2026 | We compared CSS container size queries and style queries in Can I use's tables and notes. This was a table lookup, not a real-browser test.
CHECK READABILITYWebAIM Contrast Checker: test the text, not your guess29 October 2026 | We tested grey #777777 and darker #595959 on white in WebAIM's checker and read the normal-text AA result. No sign-in needed for the two checks.
TRAVELKSRTC bus tickets online: ordinary and SWIFT services on the official portal29 October 2026 | How to search and select seats on KSRTC's official online reservation portal, tested with a Trivandrum to Ernakulam search. Explainer by AiCoN - not a government publication. Checked 29 October 2026.
WRITE, PREVIEW, EXPORTDillinger: preview Markdown and export a readable page29 October 2026 | Importing a fictional Markdown note, downloading styled HTML and checking the file. Its policy says HTML and PDF exports are processed on the server. Checked 29 October 2026.
SEE THE OUTLINEmarkmap: turn an outline into a mind map29 October 2026 | Turning a seven-node Markdown outline into a mind map in a browser editor and checking the downloaded SVG. Checked 29 October 2026.
TABLES FOR DOCUMENTATIONTableConvert: turn CSV into Markdown, then check the cells29 October 2026 | A simple CSV table converted correctly with escaping on, but an escaped-quote case failed. What we tested and what to check. Checked 29 October 2026.
SMALLER WEB ASSETSSVGOMG: shrink an SVG, then check what changed29 October 2026 | Optimizing a fictional 598-byte SVG to 240 bytes in a browser tool, then checking the downloaded file. Checked 29 October 2026.
EXPLAIN IT VISUALLYtldraw: sketch the flow and download the image29 October 2026 | Drawing a two-box Plan to Review flow in a free browser whiteboard and checking the exported PNG. Checked 29 October 2026.
CHECK BEFORE SHIPPINGregex101: test the pattern before you trust it29 October 2026 | Running a simple invoice-ID regex against two intended matches and four wrong cases in regex101, and what the test does not prove. Checked 29 October 2026.
AUDIO EDITINGAudioMass: adjust a quiet clip and export it28 October 2026 | Peak-normalizing a quiet synthetic WAV in a free browser editor and inspecting the exported file. Checked 28 October 2026.
FILE HANDOFFPairDrop: move the file, not a chatbot reply28 October 2026 | A browser-to-browser file handoff without an account: our 69-byte sample arrived unchanged. Discovery, recipient checks and the server-trust caveat. Checked 28 October 2026.
DIGITAL ADDRESSDigiPIN: your address as a 10-character code - how to find yours28 October 2026 | What India Post's DigiPIN is, how the 4 m grid code works, and a test of the Know Your DigiPIN app using the official sample code. Checked against India Post pages on 28 October 2026.
EVERYDAY IMAGE TASKSBulk Resize Photos: shrink a batch without stretching28 October 2026 | A browser test of Bulk Resize Photos: two synthetic images at 50% became 600 x 400 and 400 x 600 in the downloaded ZIP. Other resize modes were not tested.
POSTERS AND PRINTQRCode Monkey: make a static code, then scan it28 October 2026 | A browser test of QRCode Monkey's static URL code: the generated SVG was decoded and matched the input URL. A static code cannot be edited after printing; the PNG download was not confirmed.
TEXT REVIEWDiffchecker: catch changed numbers before you send28 October 2026 | A browser test of Diffchecker's text compare on two fictional five-line notices: changed time and fee were highlighted side by side. Saving, sharing and AI explain were not used.
RIGHT TO INFORMATIONKerala RTI online: file an application, pay the fee, track the reply28 October 2026 | How the Government of Kerala RTI portal works for state departments, what the fee and account rules are, and where local-body and central RTI go instead. Checked against the portal pages on 28 October 2026.
NO-CODE DATA VISUALIZATIONRAWGraphs: turn spreadsheet rows into editable charts28 October 2026 | A browser test of RAWGraphs 2.1.0 turned four fictional rows into a bar chart without signing in. SVG export controls were seen; a downloaded file was not confirmed.
KERALA WELFARE PENSIONKerala welfare pensions: ₹2,000 a month, who can apply and how28 October 2026 | The Sevana Pension portal lists seven social security pensions at ₹2,000 a month. Apply through your local body. Special amounts and two blank scheme names are flagged, so confirm locally. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
EXAM UPDATEUGC-NET December 2026: last date extended to 31 October, no late fee28 October 2026 | NTA's 27 October notice extends the application deadline to 31 October, 11:50 PM, without late fee. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
KERALA CIVIL CERTIFICATESKerala birth, death and marriage certificates: how to download online28 October 2026 | K-SMART public certificate search needs no login. We tested the birth search; the final certificate view did not load in our test, so that step is not verified. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
AI LEARNINGGAN Lab: watch two networks train in your browser28 October 2026 | An interactive lesson on generative adversarial networks using 2D points, not images. We tested reset, play, pause and one manual step at epoch 74. No quality claim.
KERALA DAIRY SCHEMESKsheerasree: Kerala dairy farm aid applications open until 7 November28 October 2026 | Online applications for the 2026-27 dairy schemes are open on the Ksheerasree portal until 7 November 2026 per the Dairy Development Department. Subsidy amounts are not published on the portal. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
AI OPEN SOURCEOllama: run a small AI model on your own computer27 October 2026 | We ran one 0.4 GB model on a Linux CPU machine, then again with the network off. One summary missed a detail, so check the output.
FREE ISRO COURSEFree ISRO course: Geocomputation and Geo-web services, 9-13 November27 October 2026 | IIRS online course with a participation certificate. The calendar lists the last date to apply as 8 November 2026, 00:00 hrs, so apply by 7 November. Explainer by AiCoN, not a government publication.
DEVELOPER TOOLSEntire: a Git forge for AI coding agents, with India hosting27 October 2026 | Source-based news explainer, not hands-on tested. Benchmark figures are Entire's own, and Agent usage is billed separately.
AI FOR STUDENTSGoogle Colab with Gemini: write and run Python from a prompt27 October 2026 | We asked Gemini in Colab to analyse made-up expense data and run the code. Gemini free-account limits and chart quality were not checked.
AI OPEN SOURCEBaidu Unlimited OCR 2: an open OCR model for multi-page documents27 October 2026 | Source-based explainer. We tried a one-image demo of the earlier version; multi-page and version 2 were not tested by us.
AI-ERA VERIFICATION TOOLGoogle Fact Check Explorer: check a viral claim against fact-checkers27 October 2026 | Searches published fact-checks, not an automatic detector. We tested topic searches and a publisher filter; image search and signed-out use were not tested.
AI PRIVACY GUIDEGemini Personal Intelligence: what it can use and how to turn it off27 October 2026 | Google's help pages describe separate controls for connected apps, Memory and activity. We read the settings screen only; we connected nothing and did not test the feature.
AI TOOL NOTICEGoogle Opal shuts down 17 November 2026: save your prompts27 October 2026 | Google says workflows stop running after 17 November; saved files stay in My Drive > Opal. We read the notice; we did not test export or rebuild.
ELECTRONICS TOOLWokwi: run Arduino code in your browser27 October 2026 | An online simulator for virtual boards. Our Arduino Uno blink sketch ran with serial output, no sign-in. No payment was requested in our test.
AI LEARNING TOOLCNN Explainer: see how an image AI works, step by step27 October 2026 | A free demo that draws every layer of a small image network. We used only its built-in sample pictures; upload and mobile views were not tested.
AI DEVELOPER TOOLNetron: inspect AI model files in your browser27 October 2026 | Netron draws a model's layers as a graph. We opened one tiny public TensorFlow Lite sample; private-file handling and local open were not tested.
AI LEARNING TOOLGoogle Teachable Machine: train a photo classifier in your browser27 October 2026 | Google's no-code tool trains an image model in your browser tab. We tried a small Arduino vs Raspberry Pi demo; model export and board deployment were not tested.
SCHOLARSHIPEEP Coaching Aid 2026-27: up to ₹30,000 for Kerala OBC exam coaching, apply by 20 November27 October 2026 | For Kerala OBC students and jobseekers who meet the notification's marks rules, at empanelled coaching centres only. Current HSE students are not eligible.
SCHOLARSHIPKerala OBC Overseas Scholarship 2026-27: up to ₹10 lakh for PG or PhD abroad, apply by 31 October26 October 2026 | Non-minority Kerala OBC students admitted to a THE top-300 university; family income up to ₹6 lakh. Hard copy follows the online form.
GOVT SERVICEEnte Bhoomi: Kerala's land tax, records, location sketch and e-BTR on one official portal26 October 2026 | Available in digitally surveyed villages; availability varies by village and service.
SCHOLARSHIPFFE Scholarship 2026-27: first-year engineering, MBBS and law students, applications open26 October 2026 | Family income ₹3 lakh or less; rank cutoffs by course and state, with a Kerala band. No closing date published.
SCHOLARSHIPVidyadhan Mathura Scholarship for Women in STEM 2026-27: up to ₹75,000 a year, apply by 31 October26 October 2026 | First-year women from Mathura District with a Class XII school or current college there; family income below ₹3 lakh.
FREE TOOLShruti: free Hindi and Hinglish speech to text in your browser26 October 2026 | Free, no login. Our two synthetic-audio tests: one exact Hindi result, one Hinglish result that dropped the first half. Offline and benchmark claims are the developer's.
FELLOWSHIPNational Renewable Energy Fellowship 2026-27: how it works25 October 2026 | M.Tech, PhD and post-doc funding; selection runs through participating institutes, so an NSP listing alone does not show eligibility.
GOVT QUIZDr. B. R. Ambedkar Quiz Competition 2026: free e-certificate on MyGov, open till 14 April 202725 October 2026 | 10 questions in 5 minutes, free e-certificate for participants; ends 14 April 2027.
SCHOLARSHIPInfocepts Innovate for Impact Scholarship 2026-27: up to ₹50,000 a year, apply by 30 October25 October 2026 | For UG tech students in Nagpur, Pune, Chennai or Bengaluru; applications close 30 October 2026.
FREE APPBitChord: a free YouTube Music client for Android, with lyrics25 October 2026 | Free, open-source Android app with word-synced lyrics. Lossless needs a separate source; sign-in not tested.
GOVT QUIZIndustrial R&D for Viksit Bharat 2047 Quiz: MyGov e-certificate, ends 20 November25 October 2026 | 10 questions in 5 minutes, free e-certificate for participants; ends 20 November 2026.
AI ASSISTANTHyv: invite-only AI assistant, features, access and limits25 October 2026 | Source-based overview from Hyv's own pages; not hands-on tested. Invite-only, price not published.
EXAMJEE Main 2027 Session 1: apply by 22 November25 October 2026 | Official dates, fees, eligibility and application steps; exams begin 20 January 2027.
FREE TOOLSemantic Scholar: free paper search with one-line AI summaries25 October 2026 | Signed-out test: search, citation export and where the AI summaries do and do not appear.
SCHOLARSHIPPM-USP Special Scholarship for J&K and Ladakh: renew on NSP by 30 November24 October 2026 | Existing scholars, renewal closes 30 November 2026
EXAMCSIR NET December 2026: apply by 5 November24 October 2026 | Science-stream dates, fees, eligibility and subject-specific marking rules.
EXAMUGC NET December 2026: apply by 31 October24 October 2026, updated 28 October | Deadline extended to 31 October, no late fee. Official dates, fees, eligibility and application steps.
FREE TOOLLanguageTool: a free AI grammar checker, with a 2,000-character limit24 October 2026 | Signed-out web-editor test, free limits, Premium prices and privacy boundaries.
OPEN SOURCE APPMetrolist: ad-free YouTube Music for Android, with privacy caveats24 October 2026 | Free Android client, official screenshots, optional sign-in and session-backup caveats.
KERALA JOBSKerala PSC 151-161/2026: 11 notifications, apply by 4 November23 October 2026 | Categories 151-161 close 4 November 2026; no application fee. Most are community- or employer-restricted. Check the exact eligibility before applying.
SCHOLARSHIPVidyasamunnathi Coaching Assistance 2026-27: up to Rs 30,000 for exam coaching, Kerala, apply by 7 November 202623 October 2026 | Coaching fee aid; apply by 7 Nov 2026
SCHOLARSHIPPM YASASVI School Scholarship 2026-27: up to Rs 1,25,000 a year, apply by 15 November23 October 2026 | Fresh applications opened 22 October on NSP for Top Class Education in Schools (OBC, EBC, DNT): up to Rs 75,000 a year for Classes 9-10 and up to Rs 1,25,000 for Classes 11-12. Keralam, Rajasthan and Karnataka students cannot apply yet; NSP says wait for some time more.
FREE TOOLAQICN: check your city's live air quality before you step out23 October 2026 | Free live air-quality readings from monitoring stations worldwide, no account. We checked Delhi: AQI 274 (Very Unhealthy) on the US EPA scale, not CPCB; pollutant rows are AQI subindices, and forecasts are modelled.
FREE TOOLPriceHistory: check a product's price history before you buy23 October 2026 | Paste an Amazon India or Flipkart link to see years of recorded prices, free and with no account. We saw a lowest-recorded Rs 699 in tracker data stamped 17 September 2026; data can lag, so confirm the store's live price.
FREE TOOLIDPhoto4You: make ID photo print sheets free in the browser, no sign-up23 October 2026 | We cropped a synthetic portrait and downloaded a 2x2 print sheet with no account. Presets cover 73 countries incl. India; check your application's own photo rules, as vendor presets are not official.
FREE TOOLRallly: pick a group meeting time with one link, no sign-up23 October 2026 | We created a scheduling poll as a guest and voted on it: free unlimited polls, 3 open at a time, and no account needed to create or vote.
FREE TOOLCloudConvert: convert files free in the browser, no app needed23 October 2026 | We converted a PNG to JPG without an account and checked the official pages: 200+ formats, a free plan with 10 credits a day, and files up to 1 GB.
FREE AI TOOLTTSMaker: free text to speech in Malayalam, Hindi and 77 more languages22 October 2026 | A free text-to-speech website with no sign-up: 79 languages, MP3 downloads and a free weekly allowance. Ads and a captcha appear, and an optional Pro plan exists.
FREE TOOLWindy.com: free animated weather forecasts and rain radar for India22 October 2026 | Wind and rain forecasts from ECMWF, GFS and ICON models, plus near-real-time radar and satellite layers. Free with no sign-up; Premium is optional. Not a substitute for IMD warnings.
GOVERNMENTKerala AEDP apprenticeship: reported Rs 10,900 a month stipend, official rollout notice not yet verified22 October 2026 | News reports say Keralam will implement AEDP from this academic year: six months of industry training for final-semester arts, science and commerce UG students, reported stipend Rs 10,900 a month (Rs 9,600 diploma). AiCoN has not independently verified the rollout notice; application window and route not yet verified.
SCHOLARSHIPMuskaan Scholarship 2026-27: up to Rs 12,000 for Classes 9 to 12, apply by 30 October22 October 2026 | Children of commercial drivers and mechanics and EWS students in Classes 9-12 across 17 states including Kerala: up to Rs 12,000 against actual expenses plus mentorship, family income up to Rs 8 lakh, apply by 30 October on muskaan.valvolinecummins.com.
LIVE MAPFlightradar24: watch flights live on a world map22 October 2026 | Basic tracking works free without signing in; ads and optional paid plans exist. Our test opened an Akasa Air flight panel from the India live map.
FREE EDITORPhotopea: a full Photoshop-style editor, free in your browser22 October 2026 | Free, ad-supported editing without signing up. Our test covered creating a canvas, applying Invert and exporting a PNG.
SCHOLARSHIPSDEF India Scholarship 2026-27: up to Rs 50,000 a year for professional degree students22 October 2026 | First-year professional UG students (B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, veterinary), 80% in Class 12, family income up to Rs 12 lakh: up to Rs 50,000 a year, renewable for four years, apply by 30 November on swamidayanand.org.
FREE AITensorFlow Playground: watch a neural network learn in your browser22 October 2026 | Press play and adjust the settings to see a small neural network train in your browser. Free, open source, no sign-up.
FREE AI LEARNINGMachine Learning for Kids: train a real AI model in your browser, free22 October 2026 | Collect examples, train and test a model, then use it in Scratch. Free to try without signing up; guest projects are temporary.
FREE DIYInstructables: 135,000+ free step-by-step DIY project guides22 October 2026 | Free DIY project library with photos: electronics, craft, cooking and more. No sign-in to read; each project carries its own licence.
FREE MUSICMusopen: free classical music and sheet music from a nonprofit22 October 2026 | Nonprofit library of classical recordings and sheet music. Stream with no account; free accounts get 5 downloads a day. Check each recording licence before reuse.
FREE LEARNINGOppia: free story-style maths and science lessons in your browser22 October 2026 | Nonprofit open-source learning platform: interactive lessons in maths, science and more, many in Hindi, no sign-up. Our test covered a community lesson, not the whole platform.
FREE TOOLMolView: sketch molecules and see them in 3D, free in your browser22 October 2026 | Free browser chemistry sketcher: search or draw a molecule and see its live 3D model, no account needed. Saving and advanced exports are paid.
FREE TOOLDAREBEE: 2,821 free home workouts, no ads and no sign-up22 October 2026 | Non-profit fitness library of 2,821 free illustrated workouts, 2,429 needing no equipment, with training plans and challenges. No account or ads.
FREE TOOLStirling PDF: 50+ free PDF tools you can run yourself22 October 2026 | Free, open-source (MIT) PDF platform with 50+ tools - merge, split, sign, redact, convert, OCR. Run it locally and files are processed on your own machine.
DEVELOPER TOOLSSupabase: Postgres backend with a genuinely usable free tier22 October 2026 | Open-source Firebase alternative: Postgres database, auth, storage and realtime in one project. Free tier: 500 MB database, 1 GB storage, unlimited API requests, 2 projects.
DEVELOPER TOOLSOpenHands: free, open-source AI coding agents you control22 October 2026 | MIT-licensed platform for AI software-engineering agents - GUI, CLI and SDK, free to self-host; you bring and pay for your own LLM API key.
DEVELOPER TOOLSGhostESP: learn wireless security on a cheap ESP32 board22 October 2026 | Free open-source firmware that turns 45+ ESP32 boards into a WiFi/BLE/NFC/RF security learning platform, flashed from your browser. For your own devices and lab only.
DEVELOPER TOOLSCoolify: free, open-source hosting platform for your own server22 October 2026 | Open-source, self-hostable PaaS: deploy websites, databases and 360+ services on your own server with free SSL and backups. Software free forever; server costs are yours.
FREE TOOLBBC Sound Effects: 30,000+ archive recordings, free for personal and education use22 October 2026 | The BBC opened its sound effects archive: 30,000+ recordings to search, preview and download as MP3 or WAV. Free for personal and education use, no account. Our download test inside.
FREE TOOLBloom: free Dynamic Island notch and dock for Windows (check this first)22 October 2026 | Free open-source Windows 10/11 add-on that replaces the taskbar with a dock and adds a notch for music, Wi-Fi and timers. We checked the source, installer hash and open bugs; the installer is unsigned. We did not install it.
FREE TOOLEzgif: free online GIF maker and editor, no sign-up21 October 2026 | Make, crop, resize and optimize GIFs in the browser with no account, supported by ads. What its pages say on limits and file retention, plus our scripted upload-and-optimize test.
FESTVYUHAM'26: DUK national fest dates, fees and prize pools21 October 2026 | VYUHAM'26 at Digital University Kerala, 30 October to 1 November 2026: verified per-event prize pools, fees from free to Rs 499, registration on MakeMyPass, venue and free events.
FREE TOOLStellarium Web: free online planetarium in your browser21 October 2026 | Free online planetarium in the browser: a live sky map from your location, planet and star search, no account. We ran a scripted website test; mobile apps not tested.
FREE TOOLTranslucentTB: free transparent taskbar for Windows21 October 2026 | TranslucentTB makes the Windows 10 and 11 taskbar transparent, blurred, tinted or acrylic. Free on the Microsoft Store and open source on GitHub. What its pages say; we did not install it.
SCHOLARSHIP AICTE Saraswati Scholarship 2026-27: Rs 25,000 a year for girls in BBA, BCA and BMS 21 October 2026 | Rs 25,000 a year, up to 3 years, for first-year BBA/BCA/BMS girl students at AICTE-approved institutions; family income up to Rs 8 lakh. Portal for the 2026-27 batch opened 15 October 2026 on sarswati.aicte.gov.in.
EDUCATIONWinter research admissions 2026-27: IIT MS and M.Tech (Research) deadlines, verified21 October 2026 | A forwarded list of January 2027 research admissions checked against official pages. IIT Delhi 29 Oct, IIT Mandi CAIR and IIT Madras 30 Oct, NITK 1 Nov, IIT Kanpur 3 Nov, IIT Bhubaneswar 10 Nov, IIT Dharwad 16 Nov, VNIT Nagpur 23 Nov; IIT Mandi is six calls, not one; IIT Palakkad 1 Nov, 2 PM.
FREE TOOLMusicca: learn music theory free, in your browser21 October 2026 | Musicca offers free music theory exercises, virtual instruments and tools like a metronome and tuner. We tried an exercise ourselves. What it offers and collects.
FREE TOOLEarTrumpet: free volume mixer for Windows21 October 2026 | EarTrumpet puts a per-app volume mixer one click from the Windows taskbar. Free on the Microsoft Store, source code on GitHub. What its official pages say on features and crash data.
SCHOLARSHIPIndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27: up to Rs 2 lakh, eligibility and how to apply21 October 2026 | Up to ₹1 lakh for UG and IDD students, up to ₹2 lakh for PG students. Applications close 30 November 2026 on the official fellowship portal. Eligibility, steps and sources.
FREE TOOLAuto Dark Mode: free automatic dark and light theme for Windows21 October 2026 | Auto Dark Mode switches Windows 10 and 11 between dark and light theme on a schedule. Free, open source, no telemetry. What its official pages say.
FREE TOOLFxSound: free sound booster and equalizer for Windows21 October 2026 | FxSound is free, open-source software to boost sound quality, volume and bass on Windows. What its official site says on free terms, how it works and downloads.
FREE TOOLTwine: free tool to write interactive stories, no coding needed21 October 2026 | Twine is a free, open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories, in the browser or as a desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its official site says on free terms, platforms and features.
GOVT SERVICEImbichi Bava house renovation grant 2026-27: 22 October deadline passed, no extension verified21 October 2026 | The published 22 October 2026 deadline has passed. No later official extension or reopened entry verified on 24 October. Original Rs50,000 notice and offline route retained as an archive, not an invitation to apply now.
FREE TOOLWinSCP: free FTP and SFTP client for Windows21 October 2026 | WinSCP is a free, open-source FTP, SFTP, SCP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows. What its official site says on free terms, the paid Store version, features and privacy.
FREE TOOLLosslessCut: free tool to trim videos without losing quality21 October 2026 | LosslessCut cuts video and audio without re-encoding, free from GitHub for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its official site says on free terms, store versions and features.
FREE TOOLMusicBrainz Picard: free music tagger to organize your collection21 October 2026 | MusicBrainz Picard is a free, open-source music tagger for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its official site says on free terms, formats, fingerprint lookup and downloads.
KERALA SCHOLARSHIPKerala Waqf Board loan scholarship 2026: Rs 5,000 a month interest-free, apply by 31 October21 October 2026 | Official 2026-27 first-year call: 80% Plus Two/equivalent, income below Rs 2.5 lakh, 200 merit places. Rs 5,000/month repayable loan; offline form must reach Kochi by 31 October.
FREE TOOLMediaInfo: free tool to see what is inside a video or audio file21 October 2026 | MediaInfo shows the technical and tag data inside video and audio files. What its official site says on free terms, supported formats, platforms and the online version.
FREE TOOLFontForge: free font editor to design and edit typefaces21 October 2026 | FontForge is a free, open-source font editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its official pages say on free terms, formats, features and downloads.
FREE TOOLSigil: free EPUB ebook editor for Windows and Mac21 October 2026 | Sigil is a free, open-source EPUB editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its official pages say on price, features, system requirements and downloads.
FREE TOOLGParted: free partition editor to resize and manage disk partitions21 October 2026 | GParted is a free partition editor run from a bootable GParted Live USB. What its pages say on free use, features, requirements and the data loss warning.
FREE TOOLSubtitle Edit: free open source editor to create and fix video subtitles21 October 2026 | Subtitle Edit is a free, open source subtitle editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its FAQ and README say on free use, formats, offline use and privacy.
FREE TOOLPrusaSlicer: free open source software to prepare 3D models for printing21 October 2026 | PrusaSlicer is free, open source slicing software for 3D printers. What Prusa says on free use, no account, offline slicing, platforms and printers.
FREE TOOLSExercism: free coding practice and mentoring in 85 programming languages20 October 2026 | Exercism is a not-for-profit site with free coding exercises and volunteer mentoring. What its pages say on free use, how it works, sign-up and privacy.
FREE MUSICFree Music Archive: free music downloads, but check each track's licence20 October 2026 | Free Music Archive offers free access to open licensed music by independent artists. What its FAQ says on free use, Creative Commons licences, attribution and YouTube claims.
STUDENT OFFERFigma for Education free for students: Professional tier with education verification20 October 2026 | Figma and FigJam are 100% free for students, educators and schools. Verified users get the Professional tier with Dev Mode and Figma's AI toolkit; K-12 districts get Enterprise. How to apply.
FREE TOOLNAPS2: free open source software to scan documents to PDF on Windows, Mac and Linux20 October 2026 | NAPS2 is free and open source scanning software that saves scans as PDF, TIFF, JPEG or PNG. What its site says on free use, OCR, platforms, scanners and privacy.
FREE TOOLDouble Commander: free open source two-panel file manager for Windows, Linux and Mac20 October 2026 | Double Commander is a free, open source file manager with two panels. What its GitHub README and wiki say on free use, platforms, plugins and versions.
FREE TOOLFlow Launcher: free open source app and file launcher for Windows20 October 2026 | Flow Launcher is a free, open source quick launcher for Windows. What its site and README say on free use, features, plugins, installing and privacy.
GOVT QUIZCyber Security Awareness Quiz 2026: official prizes, rules and entry-status caveat20 October 2026 | Official DSCI/MyGov terms list five Rs 4,000 prizes and a 15 November end date. Actual quiz entry is unverified: browser login controls and fetched Closed label disagree. Rechecked 24 October.
FREE TOOLMemtest86+: free open source RAM tester from a USB drive20 October 2026 | Memtest86+ is a free, open source memory tester you run from a USB drive. What its site says on free use, how to make the USB, Secure Boot and Memtest86 differences.
FREE TOOLBleachBit: free open source junk file cleaner for Windows and Linux20 October 2026 | BleachBit cleans junk files and frees disk space on Windows and Linux. What its site says on free use, what it cleans, shredding, privacy and downloads.
FREE TOOLBulk Rename Utility: free file renamer for Windows (personal use)20 October 2026 | Bulk Rename Utility renames many files and folders at once on Windows. What its site says on free personal use, commercial licence, features and privacy.
SCHOLARSHIPPM Scholarship (PMSS) for RPF/RPSF wards 2026-27: Rs 2,500-3,000 a month, apply on NSP by 30 November20 October 2026 | PMSS 2026-27 for wards and widows of ex/serving RPF/RPSF personnel: Rs 3,000/month girls, Rs 2,500/month boys for a first professional degree. 150 seats, half reserved for girls. Apply on NSP by 30 November 2026.
FREE GAMEOpenTTD: free open source transport simulation game for Windows, Mac and Linux20 October 2026 | OpenTTD is a free, open source transport simulation game based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe. What its pages say on free use, graphics, platforms and mods.
FREE TOOLBulk Crap Uninstaller: free tool to remove many Windows programs at once20 October 2026 | Bulk Crap Uninstaller is a free open source Windows program uninstaller. What its site says on free use, features, leftovers and requirements.
FREE TOOLPiskel: free online pixel art and sprite editor, in your browser20 October 2026 | Piskel is a web-based pixel art and sprite editor. What its site says on free use, open source, offline apps, kids version and ads.
SCHOLARSHIPPre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Rs 800 a month, student applications closed 31 October20 October 2026 | Central pre-matric scholarship for class 9-10 students with 40% or more disability: Rs 800/month for hostellers, Rs 500 for day scholars, plus disability and book allowances. Income limit Rs 2.5 lakh. Full apply guide with screenshots and videos.
PC TOOLLibreCAD: free open source 2D CAD software for technical drawings20 October 2026 | LibreCAD is 2D CAD software for Windows, Apple and Linux. What its site says on free use, GPLv2, downloads and languages.
PC TOOLPinta: free open source image editor, kept simple20 October 2026 | Pinta is a drawing and image editing program for Windows, Mac and Linux. What its pages say on free use, open source, tools and downloads.
STUDENT OFFEROffice 365 Education free for students: Word, Excel, PowerPoint with an education email20 October 2026 | Office 365 Education A1 is free for students and educators with an eligible education email: web Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook plus Publisher and Access on PC.
PC TOOLXournal++: open source handwritten note-taking for Windows, Mac and Linux20 October 2026 | Xournal++ is open source note-taking software for handwriting with a stylus. What its pages say on licence, features and systems.
GOVT SCHEMEJET Programme 2027: teach English in Japan on about ₹23-24 lakh a year, apply by 30 October20 October 2026 | The Japanese government JET Programme hires Assistant Language Teachers from India. No Japanese needed. Email application to the Embassy of Japan in India by 30 October 2026.
FREE TOOLLMMS: free open source software to make beats and music20 October 2026 | LMMS is music making software for Windows, macOS and Linux. What its pages say on free use, open source, synthesizers and plugins.
FREE TOOLPDF24 Tools: free PDF tools online, and an offline Windows version20 October 2026 | PDF24 offers free PDF tools in the browser and an offline Windows program. What its pages say on free use, ads, files and privacy.
FREE TOOLFreeplane: free open source mind mapping software20 October 2026 | Freeplane is a mind mapping program. What its docs say on free use, open source, Java, platforms and its AI integration section.
FREE TOOLWinMerge: free tool to compare files and folders on Windows20 October 2026 | WinMerge compares files, folders and images on Windows. What its pages say on free use, GPL licence, features and downloads.
FREE GAMESLichess: free chess with puzzles and lessons, and no ads, says Lichess20 October 2026 | Lichess says all features are free, with no ads and no tracking. What its pages say on puzzles, lessons, privacy and Stockfish analysis.
FREE LEARNINGBlockly Games: puzzle games that teach programming, with Hindi in its language menu19 October 2026 | Block puzzle games that teach programming. What its pages say on free open source code, age, games and languages.
WEB TOOLNASA's Eyes: 3D space apps that run in your web browser19 October 2026 | NASA's Eyes are real-time 3D web apps for the solar system, asteroids, Earth and exoplanets. What NASA's pages say on devices and cost.
FREE RESOURCEAzure for Students: $100 credit with no credit card - free cloud for university students19 October 2026 | Azure for Students 2026: $100 credit (about Rs 9,500), no credit card needed, 20+ free services for 12 months for full-time university students. Who can apply and how, with screenshots and video.
FREE TOOLscrcpy: free tool to show and control your Android screen on a PC19 October 2026 | scrcpy mirrors an Android phone to a computer and lets you control it. What its README says on free use, setup and limits.
FREE LEARNINGMathigon: interactive maths courses and what its pages say on free use and data19 October 2026 | Mathigon is an interactive maths website with courses and tools. What its pages say on free use, courses, tutor and privacy.
FREE TOOLRustDesk: free open-source remote desktop, and the scam warning in its own FAQ19 October 2026 | RustDesk is free open-source remote desktop software. What its pages say on free use, how it connects, privacy and its own scam warning.
FREE RESOURCEGitHub Student Developer Pack: free Copilot, Pro account, domain and credits for students19 October 2026 | GitHub Student Developer Pack 2026: free GitHub Copilot Student, free GitHub Pro, free .me domain, Heroku and Azure credits for verified students. Who can apply and how, with screenshots and videos.
FREE TOOLKdenlive: free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux19 October 2026 | Kdenlive is a free, open-source desktop video editor. What its pages say on licence, platforms, features and subtitles.
FREE TOOLdraw.io (diagrams.net): free diagram maker, no sign-up, with privacy details19 October 2026 | draw.io is a free diagram maker online and on desktop. What its pages say on free use, licence, sign-up and data privacy.
FREE TOOLClonezilla: free disk imaging and cloning, and its limits19 October 2026 | Clonezilla copies whole drives and partitions into images. What its pages say on licence, versions, requirements and limits.
SCHOLARSHIPST Top Class scholarship: full fees plus Rs 3,000 a month, apply on NSP by 30 November19 October 2026 | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students 2026-27: full tuition at 252 premier institutes, Rs 3,000 monthly stipend, Rs 45,000 laptop grant. Income limit Rs 6 lakh. Full apply guide with screenshots and videos.
FREE TOOLTMPlayer: free open-source player for your Telegram videos on TV, phone and PC19 October 2026 | TMPlayer plays videos from your own Telegram chats on Android TV, phones, Windows and Linux. What the project says on free, install, privacy and limits.
FREE LEARNINGTED-Ed: animated lessons, and what TED says about free accounts19 October 2026 | TED-Ed has short animated lessons and teacher tools. What TED says on free accounts, age 13 limit and nicknames.
FREE TOOLHWiNFO: free PC hardware info and monitoring for personal use19 October 2026 | HWiNFO shows what is inside your Windows PC and monitors sensors. What its pages say on free personal use, limits and Pro.
SCHOLARSHIPNational Scholarship for PG Studies: Rs 15,000 a month for 2 years, apply on NSP by 30 November19 October 2026 | National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies 2026-27 (UGC): Rs 1.5 lakh a year for 2 years, 10,000 slots, no income limit, merit on UG marks. Full apply guide with screenshots and videos.
FREE TOOLNinite: install many Windows programs at once, free for home use19 October 2026 | Ninite builds one installer for many Windows programs. What its terms and privacy policy say on free home use, toolbars, updates and data.
FREE TOOLfoobar2000: freeware music player for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS19 October 2026 | foobar2000 is a freeware music player for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. What its site says on price, privacy, license, formats and India.
SCHOLARSHIPTop Class scholarship for students with disabilities: up to Rs 1.9 lakh a year fees, apply on NSP by 30 November19 October 2026 | Fee cover up to Rs 1.9 lakh a year, laptop grant, monthly allowance. Income limit Rs 8 lakh, 300 slots. Apply guide with screenshots.
FREE GAMESEpic Games Store: a free PC game every week, how it works19 October 2026 | Claim one free PC game every week on the Epic Games Store and keep it forever.
FREE TOOLSyncthing: keep folders in sync between your own devices19 October 2026 | Syncthing is open-source software that syncs folders between your devices with no company cloud. What its docs say on cost, privacy, phones and limits.
FREE APPHabitica: free habit tracker and to-do app that works like a game19 October 2026 | Free open-source habit tracker and to-do list that turns tasks into a game, for Android, iOS and web.
FREE TOOLKrokiet (Czkawka): free tool to find duplicate files and clutter19 October 2026 | Delete is permanent; Trash is a separate action and can fail on network shares. Protect originals with reference paths, review matches and keep an independent backup.
FREE TOOLKiCad: open-source software to design circuits and circuit boards19 October 2026 | Free open-source electronics design software for schematics and circuit boards.
FREE GAMEThe Battle for Wesnoth: open-source turn-based strategy game18 October 2026 | Free open-source turn-based strategy game with campaigns and online play.
FREE TOOLPhotoRec: free tool to recover deleted photos and files18 October 2026 | Free open-source recovery tool that gets back deleted photos and files from drives and memory cards.
GOVT SCHEMEFree coaching for JEE, NEET, UPSC and more: govt scheme with Rs 4,000 monthly stipend, apply by 30 November18 October 2026 | Free coaching plus Rs 4,000 monthly stipend for SC, OBC and PM CARES students preparing for JEE, NEET, UPSC and other exams.
FREE TOOLCrystalDiskInfo: check your hard disk or SSD health on Windows18 October 2026 | Free open-source tool that reads SMART data to warn you before a drive fails.
FREE TOOLQuickLook: free file previews in Windows, just press Space18 October 2026 | Free open-source tool that previews any file in Windows Explorer with one press of the Space bar.
FREE TOOLDitto: open-source clipboard history for Windows18 October 2026 | Free open-source clipboard manager that keeps a searchable history of everything you copy.
GOVT SCHOLARSHIPSC Top Class Scholarship 2026-27: fee support plus Rs 86,000 allowance, apply on NSP by 30 November18 October 2026 | Tuition fee support (capped at Rs 2 lakh a year at private institutions) plus Rs 86,000 first-year allowance for SC students at IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS and other top institutions.
FREE TOOLAutoHotkey: free keyboard shortcuts and automation for Windows18 October 2026 | Free open-source scripting for Windows shortcuts, text expansion and automation.
FREE TOOLdigiKam: free photo manager to organize, tag and search your photos18 October 2026 | Free open-source photo manager for Windows, Mac and Linux.
FREE TOOLFreeFileSync: free folder sync and backup copies for personal use18 October 2026 | Free folder comparison and sync for Windows, Mac and Linux.
FREE APPAnki: free flashcard app with spaced repetition for exam revision18 October 2026 | Free open-source flashcards with spaced repetition for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
FREE TOOLRainmeter: free desktop widgets and skins for Windows18 October 2026 | Free open-source desktop customization for Windows: widgets, skins and meters.
FREE TOOLVentoy: one free USB drive that boots many system files18 October 2026 | Free open-source tool to make one USB drive boot many ISO files, for Windows and Linux.
FREE TOOLIrfanView: a small free Windows photo viewer, for home use only18 October 2026 | Small free image viewer and converter for Windows; free for home use, paid for work.
KERALA SCHOLARSHIPMargadeepam Scholarship 2026-27: Rs 1,500 for Kerala minority students in class 1-8, apply by 31 October18 October 2026 | Kerala minority welfare scholarship for class 1-8; Rs 1,500 a year. Apply on the Margadeepam portal by 31 October 2026.
FREE TOOLVirtualBox: run another operating system free, and the one licence catch18 October 2026 | Free virtual machines for Windows, Linux and Mac; the Extension Pack is not free for work use.
FREE TOOLWinDirStat: a free tool to see what is filling your Windows drive18 October 2026 | Free open-source disk usage analyzer for Windows with a visual treemap.
FREE TOOLGramps: free family tree software for Windows, Mac and Linux18 October 2026 | Free open-source genealogy software to build and research your family tree.
GOVT SCHOLARSHIPPM Scholarship for wards of police personnel martyred in terror/Naxal attacks: Rs 36,000 a year, apply by 30 November18 October 2026 | PMSS 2026-27 for wards of state/UT police martyrs: Rs 3,000/month girls, Rs 2,500/month boys for a first professional degree. Apply on NSP by 30 November 2026.
FREE TOOLOracle Cloud Always Free Arm server: full step-by-step setup guide18 October 2026 | Step-by-step Oracle Cloud Always Free Ampere A1 server guide: sign-up, budget alert, instance, SSH, firewall and limits.
FREE TOOLStretchly: a free break reminder app for Windows, Mac and Linux18 October 2026 | Free open-source break reminder app for Windows, macOS and Linux.
FREE COURSECS50x: Harvard's free intro to computer science, no experience needed18 October 2026 | Harvard's introduction to computer science, free via OpenCourseWare; free certificate, edX sign-up.
FREE TOOLMixxx: free DJ software for Windows, Mac and Linux18 October 2026 | Free open-source DJ software with decks and controller support.
FREE TOOLFreeCAD: a free 3D modeller for designing real objects18 October 2026 | Free open-source 3D parametric modeller for Windows, macOS and Linux, with 3D printing export.
FREE TOOLScribus: free desktop publishing for newsletters, brochures and print PDFs18 October 2026 | Free page layout program for Windows, macOS and Linux, with print-ready PDFs.
FREE GAME0 A.D.: a free, open-source strategy game for Windows, Mac and Linux18 October 2026 | Free open-source real-time strategy game of ancient warfare for Windows, macOS and Linux.
GOVT REEL CONTESTCyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026: official rules and possible rewards17 October 2026 | Official MyGov reel rules: age 18+, up to 90 seconds, possible goodies and recognition. Displayed deadline 15 November 2026; submission not tested. Rechecked 24 October.
FREE RESOURCEmyNoise: free adjustable soundscapes for focus and sleep17 October 2026 | Adjustable soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep; extensive library free, ad-free and donation-funded.
FREE TOOLMIT App Inventor: free app building with blocks in your browser17 October 2026 | Free browser tool to build Android apps with blocks; Google account needed.
ANDROID APPSFossify: open-source, ad-free Android apps for everyday tasks17 October 2026 | Open-source Gallery, Calendar, File Manager and more; site says no ads or tracking; check the store page for price.
GOVT REEL CONTESTAyushman Bharat PM-JAY reel contest: best reel wins Rs 50,000, ends 27 October17 October 2026 | MyGov reel contest for 8 years of PM-JAY; top prize Rs 50,000; entries close 27 October 2026.
FREE RESOURCEWikivoyage: a free worldwide travel guide17 October 2026 | Free Wikimedia travel guide anyone can edit; no price found.
FREE TOOLSuper Productivity: a free to-do list and time tracker17 October 2026 | Open-source to-do and time-tracking app; no paid tier found.
FREE TOOLEverything: free instant file search for Windows17 October 2026 | Free instant file-name search for Windows by voidtools; no paid tier found.
GOVT VIDEO CONTESTMedLEaPR video contest by BPR&D: win up to Rs 20,000, submit by 31 October17 October 2026 | BPR&D (MHA) video contest on MedLEaPR; cash prizes up to Rs 20,000; entries close 31 October 2026.
FREE TOOLRecipeSage: a free recipe keeper and meal planner17 October 2026 | Open-source recipe keeper and meal planner; no paid tier found.
WEB TOOLSquoosh: shrink images in your browser, nothing uploaded17 October 2026 | Open-source image compressor that runs fully in the browser.
FREE TOOLOBS Studio: free screen recording and live streaming17 October 2026 | Free open-source recording and streaming software; no paid tier found.
STUDENT COMPETITIONNFLQ 2026: NISM-SEBI financial literacy quiz, cash prizes up to Rs 1.5 lakh for college students17 October 2026 | NISM and SEBI quiz for college students; cash prizes up to Rs 1.5 lakh.
FREE TOOLPDFsam Basic: free split and merge for PDF files17 October 2026 | Open-source desktop app for splitting and merging PDFs offline; no price found.
FREE TOOLDoory: a free open-source design editor in your browser17 October 2026 | Open-source design editor that runs in the browser; no price found.
FREE RESOURCEStoryWeaver: free children's stories in many languages17 October 2026 | Pratham Books library of open-licensed stories in 380+ languages; downloads and offline reading.
FREE LEARNINGAbleton Learning Music: try making music in your browser17 October 2026 | Browser lessons, nothing to install. A 2017 Ableton post says free; no current price found.
FREE TOOLHome Assistant: free open-source smart home control17 October 2026 | Software has no subscription, per its FAQ. Your own hardware is needed; Cloud and accessories are optional paid extras.
FREE LEARNINGKaggle Learn: free short courses in Python, data and AI17 October 2026 | Short courses provided at no cost, per Kaggle. Certificate details and account requirements need checking on each course.
FREE TOOLReactive Resume: free open-source resume builder17 October 2026 | No paid tier, per its README. Resume and cover letter tools; optional connected AI providers may charge.
FREE RESOURCEOpen Library: free book catalogue and ebook borrowing17 October 2026 | Free Internet Archive catalogue and ebook borrowing; account, loan limits and title availability apply.
FREE TOOLwger: free open-source workout and nutrition tracker17 October 2026 | Free self-hosted workout, weight and nutrition tracker. Apps listed for Android and iOS; hosted site not checked.
CITIZEN SCIENCEFolding@home: donate your computer's idle power to science17 October 2026 | Free research client for Windows, macOS and Linux; uses your electricity and computer time. No account needed to start.
FREE SOFTWAREJellyfin: free software to stream your own movies and music16 October 2026 | Free media server software. Stream your own movies and music; no subscription, your own server required.
FREE RESOURCEFreesound: free sounds and recordings, with licence rules16 October 2026 | Creative Commons sounds; account needed to download, 18+ registration and licence checks.
CITIZEN SCIENCEZooniverse: help real researchers with citizen science projects16 October 2026 | Volunteer on research projects, track your work and generate a certificate. No price listed on the pages checked.
FREE TOOLFalstad circuit simulator: see electronics work in your browser16 October 2026 | Animated voltage and current, sample circuits and GPL free-software attribution.
FREE APPThonny: a simple Python editor for beginners, with Python included16 October 2026 | MIT-licensed beginner Python editor, step-by-step debugging and logging caveats.
FREE LEARNINGOpenLearn: free Open University courses with a free statement16 October 2026 | Free self-paced courses, participation statements, account requirements and limits.
FREE GAMELuanti (Minetest): free open-source block-world games and mods16 October 2026 | Block-world games, mods, desktop and Android downloads, plus online-play precautions.
FREE APPdarktable 5.6: open-source raw photo editor with optional local AI16 October 2026 | Local opt-in AI masks, denoise and upscale, desktop downloads and practical limits.
MYGOV QUIZENDED: EPFO Foundation Day Quiz 2026, closed 23 October16 October 2026 | ENDED 23 October 2026, 11:45 PM IST. Historical guide: 10 questions, five random-draw gift hampers.
FREE APPPencil2D: free open-source software for hand-drawn animation16 October 2026 | Frame-by-frame 2D animation, onion skin, desktop downloads and practical limits.
FREE RESOURCEPexels: free stock photos and videos, no account needed16 October 2026 | Free stock photos and videos, download access, licence limits and privacy notes.
FREE RESOURCEMozilla Common Voice: donate your voice to an open dataset16 October 2026 | Volunteer voice recordings, public CC0 contributions, age rules and privacy notes.
KERALA AWARDKSCSTE Science Literature Awards 2025: ₹50,000 for Malayalam science books, apply by 10 November16 October 2026 | ₹50,000 is for selected award winners, not every applicant. Eligible works must first be published in 2025; completed physical entries must arrive by Tuesday 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST.
GOVT SERVICECPGRAMS: how to file a government grievance online6 October 2026 | Step-by-step guide, what it covers and what it does not
MUSIC CREATIONBandLab: a free music studio with AI song ideas6 October 2026 | Phone and browser guide, free vs paid, India
VIDEO EDITINGClipchamp: free video editing and AI captions6 October 2026 | Learn how to edit videos and add AI captions in Microsoft Clipchamp. See free 1080p exports, paid limits and practical tips for creators in India.
WELLBEINGWysa: free AI wellbeing chat, limits and safe use6 October 2026 | Understand Wysa's free AI chat, paid self-care tools, age rules and safety limits. A plain guide for readers in India, with steps and official sources.
PRODUCTIVITYTodoist Ramble: add tasks by voice, free limits6 October 2026 | Learn to turn speech into Todoist tasks with Ramble. See the 10-session free limit, paid options, device requirements and tips for readers in India.
FOOD SAFETYFSSAI Food Safety Connect: report unsafe food6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
MEAL PLANNINGSamsung Food: free planning vs paid Food+ AI features6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
ACCESSIBILITYSeeing AI: free visual assistance and safety limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
TRAVEL PLANNINGWanderlog: free group trip planning and Pro limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
PASSWORD SAFETYBitwarden: free password storage and safe setup6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
NATURE & AIMerlin Bird ID in India: sound, photos and limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI RESEARCHConsensus: AI paper search, free limits and checks6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
EDUCATION & AIKhanmigo: free teacher tools in India, with limits6 October 2026 | Teacher-role access remains free in India under the current locale rules. Malayalam is not in the supported-language list. Writing Coach is currently limited to US teachers.
MATH & LEARNINGWolfram|Alpha: computed answers, free vs Pro6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
DIGITAL SAFETYMalwarebytes Scam Guard: free checks and limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
STUDENT & WEBResourify: find digital deals, then verify them6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
LANGUAGE & AIBHASHINI: translate Indian languages with care6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
GOVT HEALTHeSanjeevani: free online doctor help in Kerala6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI IMAGESLeonardo AI: free tokens, public images and limits6 October 2026 | Leonardo AI guide: free tokens, Auto Only model access, public creations and licence limits.
LANGUAGE & AIAkshar: Indic keyboard and offline dictation guide6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
VOICE & AIWispr Flow: voice typing and free weekly limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI IMAGESIdeogram: AI images with text, free limits and checks6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
BROWSER & AIBrave Leo: browser AI, free use and privacy checks6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
BANKING SAFETYBank fraud: report fast and check RBI liability rules6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI CHATDuck.ai: free chat, privacy claims and daily limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
DIGITAL SAFETYHave I Been Pwned: email breach checks and next steps6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
GOVT HEALTHTele-MANAS: free mental health support on 144166 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
ACCESSIBILITYBe My Eyes: free visual help and privacy checks6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
MEETINGS & AIKrisp: noise cancellation, notes and trial limits6 October 2026 | Seven days without a card is a trial, not permanent unlimited free use. Non-English speech in Transcribe-only mode can still trigger temporary audio recording under the privacy policy.
AI PHOTO EDITINGPhotoroom product photos: free limits and seller guide6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
GOVT SERVICEAIS income tax statement: view, download and feedback6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI ASSISTANTConfer private AI: encryption claims, access and limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
LANGUAGE LEARNINGDuolingo free lessons: Super, Max and India guide6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI VIDEO EDITINGDescript AI editor: free limits and transcript editing6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
GOVT SCHEMEPoshan 2.0: Anganwadi nutrition support and eligibility6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI PRESENTATIONSGamma AI slides: free credits, steps and export limits6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI MEETING NOTESOtter AI meeting notes: free limits and safe recording6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
AI WORKSPACENotion Free and AI trial: limits before you upgrade6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
DIGITAL SAFETYDigital arrest scam: what to do and how to report in India6 October 2026 | Detailed India and Kerala guide, steps and limits
GOVT SERVICEKerala e-District: apply for income, caste and nativity certificates online6 October 2026 | Steps, validity of each certificate, Akshaya help
GOVT SERVICEUMANG app: one app for 2,500+ government services6 October 2026 | What it offers, how to register, free
GOVT SERVICEABHA Health ID: how to create your free digital health account6 October 2026 | Free 14-digit health ID, steps, safety
DIGITAL SAFETYSanchar Saathi: check SIMs in your name and block a lost phone6 October 2026 | Check SIMs, block a lost phone, report fraud
GOVT SERVICEDigiLocker: keep your certificates and ID on your phone6 October 2026 | Free documents on your phone, how to start
PHONE AIQwen Intelligence: phone agents, with India and cloud limits8 October 2026 | Alibaba Qwen Intelligence and HONOR Magic9 explained: China launch, device-cloud processing, vendor task scores and India access not confirmed.
AI AGENTSGrok Bot: paid AI agents, shared cloud access and approval limits8 October 2026 | Grok Bot current platforms, paid Cursor or SuperGrok access, weekly usage, on-demand billing, shared cloud computer and action review settings.
MEDICAL AIOpenEvidence: free clinical AI expansion, but India access is unconfirmed8 October 2026 | OpenEvidence and Anthropic 100-country initiative, verified-professional access, U.S. homepage terms, regional adaptation and India eligibility caveat.
SCHOLARSHIPAICTE Pragati Scholarship: Rs 50,000 a year for girl students in technical courses6 October 2026 | Girl students, apply by 30 November 2026
GOVT SCHEMEPM-KISAN: Rs 6,000 a year for farmers, eKYC and how to check your status6 October 2026 | Rs 6,000 a year, eKYC, status check
GOVT SCHEMEAyushman Bharat PM-JAY: Rs 5 lakh free treatment and how to check your family6 October 2026 | Rs 5 lakh cover, 70+ update, how to check
ANDROID GUIDESlow Android phone? Fix the cause, not the logger buffer6 October 2026 | Steps, costs and limits for Kerala and India
GOVT SERVICEPassport Seva: how to apply online in India6 October 2026 | Steps, costs and limits for Kerala and India
GOVT SERVICEVoter services: register, correct and download e-EPIC6 October 2026 | Steps, costs and limits for Kerala and India
DIGITAL SAFETYHow to lock and unlock your Aadhaar biometrics6 October 2026 | Steps, costs and limits for Kerala and India
GOVT SERVICECheck your EPF balance by missed call, SMS or passbook6 October 2026 | Steps, costs and limits for Kerala and India
GOVT SERVICEmParivahan app: show your driving licence and RC on your phone6 October 2026 | Digital DL and RC, challan safety
SCHOLARSHIPKerala OEC outside-state scholarship: 30 November notice, current entry unverified6 October 2026 | Fetched official announcement names 30 November 2026, but current application entry and full cycle notice were not verified. OEC and OBC(H) income rules differ; confirm with BCDD.
SCHOLARSHIPPost-Matric Scholarship for students with disabilities: apply by 30 November 20266 October 2026 | UDID consent step, income limit, dates
SCHOLARSHIPPM-USP CSSS scholarship: who gets Rs 12,000 a year and how to renew6 October 2026 | Eligibility, rates, renewal deadline check
SCHOLARSHIPWorker-child scholarship 2026: NSP deadline and updated rulesUpdated 7 October 2026 | Labour worker-child scholarship 2026 guide: current NSP 31 October deadline,₹21,000 family income ceiling,benefits,OTR,DBT and stale FAQ warning.
AI WRITINGGrammarly Free: 100 AI prompts and writing-help limits6 October 2026 | Grammarly Free checks writing and includes 100 AI prompts per month. India Plus adds 2,000 monthly prompts and advanced writing tools. Check the full billed amount and avoid submitting confidential material without permission.
AI RESEARCHElicit research search: free tools, sources and limits6 October 2026 | Elicit helps search academic papers and organise evidence. Basic advertises unlimited paper search, summaries and chat, but Research Agent and Reports have limited usage. A cited AI answer is still a draft interpretation: open the original paper before relying on it.
AI VIDEO EDITINGEddie AI video editor: free credits and export caveats6 October 2026 | Eddie AI edits footage through natural-language requests and can send timelines to established video editors. New accounts start with 500 free credits. Imports, edits and other operations consume credits, so check the displayed estimate before running a large project.
GOVT SERVICEeCourts case status: search CNR and verify case details6 October 2026 | eCourts Services lets you search a court case with a 16-character alphanumeric CNR number or other case details. Check the court, parties and registration year before relying on a match. Online status is information, not legal advice or a promise about a hearing.
AI ASSISTANTMistral Vibe replaces Le Chat: free access and limits6 October 2026 | Mistral's official help confirms Le Chat became Vibe on 12 August 2026, with existing accounts and conversations carried over. Free access remains limited. Check the current interface, plan and connector permissions before using multi-step work features.
AI WRITINGJenni AI writing: free limits, citations and source checks6 October 2026 | Jenni combines academic writing, source management and AI assistance. Free includes limited autocomplete and other trial allowances. A citation suggested by AI still needs checking against the original paper, and your college's rules decide what assistance you may use.
DOCUMENT AISarvam Vision 2.1: Indic OCR, extraction and India pricing6 October 2026 | Sarvam Vision 2.1 adds document and handwriting capabilities for Indian-language workflows. Document AI pricing lists ₹0.50 per page for digitisation and ₹1 per page for field extraction. It is primarily a dashboard/API service for developers and organisations, not unlimited free OCR.
ANDROID UPDATEOne UI 9 in India: rollout and scam-detection caveats6 October 2026 | Samsung has officially announced One UI 9 rollout to more Galaxy devices, starting with the S26 series. Its India and global notices say Scam Detection will be available in India, but give no India activation date. Check your device rather than assuming every feature is live.
AI AUDIOSpeechify text to speech: free limits and PDF listening6 October 2026 | Speechify reads text aloud on the web and through its apps. Its consumer Free plan lists ten basic voices and playback up to 1.5x. Premium adds natural voices and other tools. Check the plan before assuming PDF listening, summaries or dictation have identical free access.
AI HARDWARERay-Ban Meta Gen 3 in India: price, features and privacy6 October 2026 | Meta's October 2026 announcement confirms Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 availability in India from ₹44,300. It advertises a camera, audio and AI features, with up to nine hours of battery. Check the exact frame, fit, price and return terms before buying; Muse is described as coming later.
AI AUTOMATIONPerplexity Computer Automations: setup and credit limits6 October 2026 | Perplexity Computer Automations run recurring assignments on a schedule or a supported event. Watching for a trigger does not consume credits, but doing the work does. Consumer Pro has no recurring monthly Computer credits, so check the balance and approval settings first.
AI CODINGZCode coding workspace: open source and plan limits6 October 2026 | ZCode is Z.ai's coding workspace with desktop, browser and terminal interfaces. Its repository is Apache-2.0 licensed, but model usage and the GLM Coding Plan are separate. Review code changes and account limits instead of treating open source as unlimited free inference.
DIGITAL SAFETYRBI Sachet: report illegal deposits and suspect schemes6 October 2026 | Sachet helps route complaints and information about unauthorised deposit collection and suspect money schemes to the appropriate regulator or law-enforcement authority. It is not the route for ordinary bank-service complaints, and it does not guarantee recovery or closure.
AI ASSISTANTLuzia AI and LuziClaw beta: access, limits and privacy6 October 2026 | Luzia says it is a free AI assistant. We reviewed its LuziClaw beta and WhatsApp access on 6 October; the official homepage no longer mentions them (rechecked 24 October). Use the official access route, confirm what your account can actually use and review permissions before sharing private chats or allowing actions.
OPEN AI MODELQwen3.8-27B open model: licence, access and running costs6 October 2026 | Qwen3.8-27B provides downloadable model weights under Apache 2.0 and supports text, images and video according to its model card. It is mainly a developer option. Free model files do not mean free hardware, hosted inference or a ready-to-use phone assistant.
AI DEVELOPMENTOpenDots: self-hosted AI agents, alpha limits and costs6 October 2026 | OpenDots is CopilotKit's MIT-licensed template for persistent AI agents. It is an alpha, single-owner starting point that you host and configure, not a ready-made free household or team service. Models, conversation storage, calls and other integrations need separate setup and may add costs.
GOVT HEALTHJanaushadhi Kendras: find generic medicines and check costs6 October 2026 | Janaushadhi Kendras sell lower-cost generic medicines through a government scheme. Check the official product list and a nearby Kendra, then ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the available medicine matches your prescription. Lower price is not a reason to change treatment on your own.
AI DEVELOPMENTBrowser Use: web automation, cloud costs and privacy6 October 2026 | Browser Use is a developer tool for AI-driven website interaction. Its core library is MIT licensed, while cloud browsers, traffic and model use have separate charges. Before connecting real accounts, check spending controls, permissions and telemetry, then start with a harmless test.
GOVT PENSIONJeevan Pramaan: digital life certificate and FaceAuth steps6 October 2026 | Jeevan Pramaan creates an Aadhaar-based digital life certificate for eligible pensioners. You can use a supported FaceAuth phone setup or an authorised service route. Generation is not the same as pension-agency acceptance, so confirm eligibility, deadline and the recorded pension details first.
AI EXPERIMENTGoogle Labs CC for families: US-only access and privacy6 October 2026 | Google Labs CC is an early household AI experiment for up to six members. Google's announcement limits access to adults in the US with personal Google accounts, with new users joining a waitlist. It is not an available family-assistant recommendation for Kerala or India today.
AI FOR TEAMSOmni company AI: self-hosting, permissions and model costs6 October 2026 | Omni is an Apache-2.0 licensed company AI system for working across business tools. It can be self-hosted with configurable model providers and permission-aware context. Self-hosting does not guarantee all information stays on your server if a remote model or external integration receives it.
AI MUSICLyria 3.5 in Gemini: make music, check limits and rights6 October 2026 | Google's Lyria 3.5 music feature in Gemini turns text or photos into tracks up to three minutes long, with vocals or instrumentals. Access is for adults where Gemini is available, and limits apply. Review account access and rights before using a generated track in public or commercial work.
BROWSER SAFETYFirefox 157: what the encryption-key logging warning means6 October 2026 | Firefox 157 warns when the browser is configured to record encryption keys that could let software on the computer read encrypted web traffic. The warning is not proof of an attack. If you did not arrange diagnostic logging, check the setup before using the browser for sensitive work.
AI SECURITYPromptBrake free tools: test preparation versus real scans6 October 2026 | PromptBrake's free tools prepare AI-security inputs, checklists and test packs. Its current site also offers a free fixed-check GitHub Action and a limited runner trial. Preparing a test, checking response text and verifying real backend permission enforcement are different tasks.
GOVT FARM CREDITKisan Credit Card: farm loan eligibility and collateral limits6 October 2026 | Current ₹2 lakh collateral/margin waiver; detailed small-finance-bank 2026 directions apply from 1 January 2027, not today. Approval is separate.
AI CODINGPrime Agent: persistent coding sessions and safety limits6 October 2026 | Prime Agent is an open-source coding and research tool that can keep terminal sessions running in the background. Its official README warns that it runs model-generated commands with your user permissions and is not a security sandbox. Start with a disposable clone and review changes before trusting long-running work.
AI DEVELOPMENTParallel web APIs: search costs, free limits and source checks6 October 2026 | Parallel offers developer APIs for web search, extraction and research with source links. Pricing varies by API and mode, and its pages show different free-usage headlines. Verify the allowance attached to your account rather than treating every request or research job as free.
REPORTED GOVT SERVICEKerala WhatsApp services: reported number and AiCoN test6 October 2026 | BusinessLine reports Kerala government-service access through WhatsApp at 82814 99999. AiCoN's 4 October test recorded a welcome reply and six department options. An official government page confirming ownership of this number has not been found, so verify through the department before sharing private details or paying.
AI TRANSLATIONSaydi meeting translation: language tests, credits and privacy6 October 2026 | Saydi advertises real-time transcription and translation through an app and meeting extension. Its prices and credits depend on the mode and plan, so a headline about ten hours is not a guarantee for every voice-translation task. Get meeting consent and test your actual language pair before relying on it.
PRIVATE AIProton Lumo 2.0: private AI chat, images and memory6 October 2026 | Lumo is an AI assistant from Proton, the company behind Proton Mail. Version 2.0 adds image tools, stronger web search and memory. This guide explains what it does, what Proton says about privacy and what you should still check yourself.
AI WEB BUILDINGChatGPT Sites: build and publish a website from chat6 October 2026 | ChatGPT Sites lets you describe a website or a small web app, preview it and publish it to a live link. It is in public beta on paid ChatGPT plans except Free and Go, with a phased rollout. Read the limits before you publish anything public.
OPEN AI MODELSAleph Alpha Kolibri: open English-German AI model6 October 2026 | Kolibri is a new language model from Germany's Aleph Alpha. Its full weights are public under the Apache 2.0 licence. It handles English and German only and needs serious GPU hardware, so it is for developers and organisations, not everyday chat.
AI SECURITYClaude Security: AI code scanning for Enterprise teams6 October 2026 | Claude Security is a tool from Anthropic that scans a code repository for security flaws and suggests fixes. It is in public beta for Claude Enterprise, so it is mainly for companies and security teams. A separate plugin for Claude Code is in beta for all Claude Code users.
DIGITAL SAFETYLost money online? Call 1930 in the first hour6 October 2026 | If money has left your account in an online scam, act fast. Call the national helpline 1930 and file a complaint on the official cybercrime portal. This guide gives the order of steps, what to keep ready and what not to do.
DIGITAL SAFETYSuspect Repository: check payment details before paying6 October 2026 | Search the official complaint-based Suspect Repository before paying. Seven identifier categories; matches are not proof of guilt and no match does not mean safe.
FINANCIAL SAFETYRBI Ombudsman: file a bank complaint under 2026 rules6 October 2026 | The RBI Ombudsman is a free complaint route for eligible service failures by covered banks and other regulated entities. First complain to the institution. Then check the current waiting period and filing deadline before escalating.
GOVT HEALTHAyushman Vay Vandana Card: free cover for age 70+6 October 2026 | Senior citizens aged 70 and above can get the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card under PM-JAY, whatever their income. This guide explains the cover, how to enrol and what to check if you already have another health scheme.
GOVT SCHEMEPM Internship Scheme: paid internships for youth 18-256 October 2026 | The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) places young Indians in paid internships with partner companies. The pilot is in its third round, and companies keep posting openings. Registration is free.
GOVT SERVICEe-Shram card: free registration for unorganised workers6 October 2026 | e-Shram is the government's database of unorganised workers. A free registration gives you a Universal Account Number and a way to reach welfare schemes from one portal.
GOVT SCHEMEPM SVANidhi: loans for street vendors, step by step6 October 2026 | PM SVANidhi is a government micro-credit scheme for street vendors. You can borrow in stages as you repay on time, with an interest subsidy. These are loans, not grants.
GOVT SCHEMEPM Vishwakarma: training, toolkit and loans for artisans6 October 2026 | PM Vishwakarma is a central scheme for artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. It offers skill training, a toolkit incentive and collateral-free loans. Registration is free.

Older posts: icon4tech.blogspot.com