Ideaz

Problem:

Movie lovers often spend too much time deciding what to watch, especially when they are with friends or family. Everyone has different tastes, and it can take longer to agree on a movie than to actually watch it. Streaming apps do give suggestions, but they are usually based on one person’s history, not the whole group. As a result, people either give up and re-watch the same movies or waste time endlessly scrolling.

Gaps in Current Solution:

•Streaming apps suggest movies individually, not for groups.

•No fun or quick way for everyone to vote and decide together.

•Recommendations are mostly mainstream, so hidden gems get ignored.

•Mood-based suggestions are missing (for example, comedy when you’re stressed).

Solution:

CineMatch is a simple app for movie lovers that makes choosing films fun and easy. Friends or family can create a group and swipe through movie suggestions. Each person votes “yes” or “no,” and the app instantly shows the movie that fits everyone’s choice. To make it more interesting, CineMatch has mood filters like “Relax & Laugh",Spooky Night" or “Family Time.” The app can also suggest lesser-known movies along with popular ones, so people discover new favorites instead of watching the same films again.

Who Benefits:

•Students & friends: Quick decisions during movie nights.

•Families: A fair way to pick something everyone enjoys.

•Movie fans: Discover fresh and underrated films.

Why It Matters to Me:

As a student and a movie lover, I often waste time scrolling through endless options with friends, and sometimes we end up not watching anything at all. CineMatch matters to me because it makes movie nights fun, fair, and effortless while helping us explore films we might never have discovered otherwise.

1.Real world problem::

Poorely designed and unmanged drainage system cause urban floooding waterlogging and health hazards.in many cities drains get clogged with plastic,construction waste,or silt.during heavy rains,this leads to water stagination,damgeded roads,breeding of mosquitoes,and disruption of daily life.trading drainge relies on manual insepection which is slow,reactive, and inefficent .

2.Gaps in current solutions ::

--public unawareness:citizens cannnot easily report blockages or monitor drainage health.

--reactive approach:drainage system lack real-time senors to datect blockages.

--manual cleaning inefficiency:cleaning schedules are fixed,not based on actual blockages .

--limited monitoring:most drainges system lack real-time senors to detect blockages.

3.who benefits::

--Urban Residentes::readuced flooding,safer roads,lower risk of waterborne diseases.

--municipal Authorites::efficient drain maintenance,reduced emergence costs.

--local businesses::less down time caused by flooding around shops/markets.

4.Why this Problem Matters to me::

Flooded streets and open,clogged drains are problems many of personally face during monsoon seasons. it affects safety ,transporation,education(school closures),and even livehoods.i care about this because solving it means making cities more resilient,livable,and sustainable --not just for today but for the next genertion.

5.optional technical details:: 

--Iot senors::installed in critical drains to monitor water level,flow speed, and blockages .

--AI-powerded predication::integers real-time senors data+rainfall forecasts to warm about poential flooding.

--Moblie app for citizens::allows residdents to report blockages wkith photos,get flood alerts,and track cleaning status.

--Automated cleaning robots ::small robatic devices  that can enter narrow drains and clear blockages.

--GIS  Mapping Dasboards::city authorities to visualize the drainages health of the entire city in real-time. 

--Benifits everyone :residents enjoy safer,cleaner neighborhoods,businesses avoid downtime due to flooding and city authorities save money by shifiting from emergency respones to preventive maintenance peronally..

The Idea: "EquiShare" – A Smart Platform for Household Equity

The unequal distribution of household labor and the "mental load"—the invisible work of managing a household—is a significant source of conflict and stress in modern families and shared living situations. While countless to-do list apps and digital calendars exist, they fail to address the core problem: not just what needs to be done, but who does it and how to distribute tasks equitably. Current solutions are passive, requiring users to manually assign every task, which often perpetuates existing imbalances. They lack intelligent features to track contributions, recognize recurring responsibilities, and make the invisible labor of planning and organizing visible.

My proposed solution is EquiShare, a smart home management platform designed to promote fairness and transparency. The app would go beyond a simple shared checklist. Using machine learning, it would learn a household's patterns and suggest a balanced distribution of chores based on each person's schedule, stated preferences, and historical workload. A key feature would be a "Mental Load" dashboard, which visualizes not just the physical tasks but also the cognitive labor involved, such as planning meals, scheduling appointments, and remembering birthdays. It would also integrate shared grocery lists, a digital recipe book, and a family calendar to centralize all domestic planning.

The primary beneficiaries are couples and families who can use the platform to foster better communication and reduce resentment. Housemates would also benefit from a clear, unbiased system for managing shared responsibilities. By reducing domestic friction, the community benefits from healthier relationships and improved well-being.

This problem matters to me because I have seen the strain that unspoken expectations and imbalanced household duties place on relationships among friends and family. I believe that by providing a tool that makes labor visible and facilitates fair negotiation, we can help people build stronger, more equitable partnerships.

Most smartphones today force people to compromise. If you want a good camera, you may end up with less battery. If you want a rugged phone with satellite calling, you might lose slimness or advanced features. My idea is a modular smartphone, similar to framework laptops, where the phone has a base unit (screen, processor, memory) and users can attach extra modules only when required. For example, while trekking you could add a battery pack and satellite calling module, or at an event you could attach a high-end camera module with optical zoom. This way, the smartphone can adapt to different situations instead of locking users into fixed features.

The people who benefit from this are travelers, trekkers, students, photographers, creators, and everyday users. Travelers and adventurers get better safety and battery life, photographers get professional-level cameras when needed, students can add more storage or projector modules for work, and casual users can enjoy a lightweight device for daily use. Even manufacturers and the environment benefit, since modular phones would reduce electronic waste — instead of buying a new phone every two years, users can just upgrade or replace parts.

This idea matters to me because as a mechatronics engineer, I believe technology should adapt to human needs, not the other way around. I have seen modular systems in robotics and laptops make work more flexible, and I imagine the same concept applied to smartphones. Our needs change depending on where we are and what we are doing — so why shouldn’t our phones change too? A modular smartphone would give people the freedom to get the right feature at the right time, without ever compromising.

REAL WORL PROBLEM

India boasts one of the world's most richest cultural heritage expressed in its folk arts, music, dance, and crafts. Modernization and globalization have, however, contributed to a reduction in traditional forms of art like Warli painting, Madhubani, Baul singing, and Kathakali. Rural artists enjoy little visibility, are exploited by middlemen, and lack access to sustainable livelihood. If left unchecked, much of these distinctive traditions will disappear, resulting in cultural erosion.

Drawbacks

While there are government plans and  cultural events, they are restricted to some areas and do not reach an international audience. Existing platforms for artists are either commercialized too much or lack authenticity. There is no single, technology-based platform that offers global exposure, equitable pay, and cultural protection together.

Benefits

Artists and craftsmen: Get immediate access to markets, equitable payments, and visibility.

Students and youth: Learn genuine art, dance, and music directly from traditional masters.

Communities and society: Reconnect with cultural heritage and preserve it for future generations.

Global audiences: Experience Indian culture from anywhere in the world.

Why This Problem Matters to Me

Culture is not entertainment—it is identity. Being a young Indian, I take it upon myself to make sure the ancient art forms of our heritage do not get washed away in the tide of modernization. Reviving folk arts helps us keep alive stories, values, and traditions that establish what we are as a nation.

Technical Details

The platform will:

Facilitate online workshops and virtual exhibitions.

Provide an online marketplace for buying original crafts and performances.

Employ AI-driven suggestions to recommend forms of art to students.

Offer AR/VR experiences for users to watch a Kathakali performance or observe Madhubani artworks at home.

Apply blockchain certificates of authenticity to verify originality and preserve artist rights.

Have an "Adopt an Artist" option, where buyers can fund artists and receive tailored lessons or artwork.

Conclusion

“KalaConnect is not just a platform; it is a movement to preserve India’s cultural roots while embracing modern innovation. By bridging tradition with technology, we ensure that our heritage continues to inspire, educate, and empower generations to come.”

Introduction:

Technology all over the world is advancing at an incredible rate, and with it, so is India. Digitalisation in banking, e-commerce, healthcare, government services, and the extensive application of Artificial Intelligence, is something we are well aware of. Alongside this rapid growth, cybersecurity has rightly become a national priority, something so crucial and indispensable. India has made commendable strides through laws like the DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), the National Cybersecurity Policy, and the initiative of CERT-In. However, critical gaps still exist, and more specifically, in indigenous product development, leaving India dependent on technology produced by foreign countries.

The Issue:

India relies heavily on imported cybersecurity products whether it’s antivirus software, firewalls, cloud security services, encryption devices, or hardware security chips. Speaking of firewalls in particular, being the first line of defense, they are absolutely essential. Not only is it responsible for checking unauthorised access, it plays its role in controlling traffic flow, blocking cyber threats, and safeguarding sensitive data. India depends on foreign companies for firewalls, and these products are expensive due to the difference in currency value. They are not optimised for local needs, such as in compliance of the DPDP Act, local languages, or bandwidth realities. In fact, it may pose risks to National Security, leaving many vulnerabilities and damaging digital sovereignty.

The lack of indigenous products and their development is due to many reasons:

• High R&D cost
• Hardware Dependency
• Market Perception
• Lack of centralised incubation systems for digital security (contrary to Israel)

As for why it is unsafe to use foreign firewalls, and why this needs to be addressed:

• Backdoor/Espionage risks
• Geopolitical Dependence
• Supply Chain Attacks
• Risky Critical Infrastructure, such as government servers

The Solution:

The first step to developing and accelerating India’s growth in Cybersecurity, especially in something as essential as firewalls, is to pique interest. For example, conducting hackathons and challenges on designing indigenous firewalls, similar to India’s UPI and chip design push. SME incentives, cybersecurity incubators, and university partnerships are also a good start. Starting off with building locally created open-source firewall platforms, such as the already existing OPNsense, or designing lightweight cloud-managed firewalls for use at the SME/startup level, and producing relevant crucial hardware, could bring quite the change. This will also help the job market, generate employment, and leverage untapped potential. As a citizen of India, the nation's growth and the faith that is put into something as crucial as security, should always be a priority. Along with it, encouraging the use of Indian products and services, and striving to improve, support, and placing trust in our own people and development, will always be of utmost importance, for any kind of growth and technological revolutionisation. 

Waterlogging during rains is a regular issue in cities, towns, and even college campuses. Roads are unusable, traffic is slowed down, and at times filthy drain water flows into residential premises. The current solution for this is largely reactive—residents complain, and municipal workers come with diesel pumps or clear blockages manually. This process is slow, labor-intensive, and gives only a temporary solution.

My plan is to establish a Smart Drainage System with IoT sensors, smart pumps, and smart valves that stop the water from accumulating. Ultrasonic water level sensors and flow sensors can be placed within drain manholes, securely mounted so as not to be swept away by high flow. The sensors constantly keep track of the water level and sense potential clogs. The information is relayed to a controller (ex: Raspberry Pi). If water reaches a risk level, the controller automatically turns on an electric pump via a relay or contactor.

Moreover, smart gates/valves can be placed strategically at key points. Upon detection of heavy flow, the valves divert water to safe destinations like tanks, ponds, or green areas to save vulnerable spots such as residential roads, schools, and hospitals from flooding. This strategy makes use of both pumping and diversion for optimal use.

This solution is advantageous for:

• residents (safer roads, reduced flooding)
• municipalities (quicker response, lower costs)
• environment (reduced usage of diesel pumps, potential reuse of rainwater).

Some cities like Hong Kong, Jakarta, and the UK have already experimented with smart drainage and flood control systems, but if adopted also in india, such solutions could greatly reduce waterlogging problems globally.

This issue concerns me because I always find it extremely challenging to go out during rains because of waterlogging. I hope this solution can make traveling safer,reduce accidents and more comfortable.

With the help of smart drainage, we can turn rainy days from being a problem into just another part of everyday life.