The Autonomous Car Industry in 2024: Three Key Takeaways

Vijay Raman

  Author: Dr James Jeffs, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Autonomous driving technologies have seemingly been on the horizon for the last decade, maybe more. But, IDTechEx’s report on the topic, “Autonomous Vehicles Market 2025-2045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors “, shows that autonomous driving technologies have arrived and are changing the automotive industry forever.   The market research report from IDTechEx highlights how quickly the industry has started moving since 2020. Over the past four years, level 3 technologies have been certified for consumer use on public roads, hands-off/eyes-on driving has…

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Security Leadership Summit 2024: Pioneering the Future of Security

Vijay Raman

CAPSI and APDI are proud to announce the 19th Security Leadership Summit 2024, a premier event uniting top leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the future of security and its intersection with advanced technologies. Scheduled for November 21-22, 2024, at PHD House, New Delhi, the summit is themed “Surakshit Bharat – Viksit Bharat 2047” and will focus on transformative topics such as AI in security services, women’s safety, international private sector investigations, and integrating private security with police strategies. Key sessions will explore drone technology, cybersecurity, and leadership in…

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India’s Top 5 Organic Skincare Brands to Embrace This Year

Vijay Raman

Presented by GoodBharat—Where Elegance Meets Heritage  As advocates of conscious living, GoodBharat brings you an exclusive countdown of India’s finest organic skincare brands. These brands, deeply rooted in tradition yet forward-looking in innovation, are reshaping beauty standards with their commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. Explore our curated list and let your skincare journey reflect your values.  Rank 5 by GoodBharat: The Tribe Concepts  Championing the ethos of zero-waste and clean beauty, The Tribe Concepts crafts 100% plant-based skincare inspired by South Indian traditions. From its Collagen Boosting Mask to the 90-Day Miracle Hair Oil,…

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FPT Industrial, FPT INDUSTRIAL SAILS TO METSTRADE 2024 TO SHOWCASE ITS INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE MARINE SOLUTIONS ALONGSIDE MARANT MOTORTECHNIEK

Vijay Raman

  From 19 to 21 November, FPT Industrial will be exhibiting at METSTRADE 2024, the world’s leading platform for professionals in the leisure marine equipment industry, being held at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.  The Iveco Group Brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains will be showcasing its innovative product portfolio for the marine industry, focused on offering ever more reliable and sustainable solutions, alongside the dealer Marant Motortechniek, its authorized distributor for Benelux. An area at the booth will be dedicated to FPT Industrial Customer Service, where visitors…

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​Average Home Price in Top 7 Cities at INR 1.23 Cr in H1 FY25, up 23% in a Year

Vijay Raman

  In H1 FY2024, avg. ticket size of homes sold across top 7 cities was approx. INR 1 Cr Approx. 2,27,400 units worth INR 2,79,309 Cr sold across these cities from April-Sept (H1 FY25) In H1 of FY2024, approx. 2,35,200 units worth INR 2,35,800 Cr were sold Despite lower unit sales (-3%) in H1 FY2025, overall sales value exceeds that of last year (+18%) – luxury homes reign NCR saw highest growth (56%) in avg. ticket size – from approx. INR 93 lakh in H1 FY2024 to over INR 1.45…

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Coal India Ltd receives the prestigious Green World Award

Vijay Raman

The recent accolade awarded to Coal India Ltd, namely the Green World Awards 2024, serves as a notable milestone in the realm of environmental sustainability. This prestigious recognition is conferred upon organizations that exhibit exemplary commitment to green practices and effective environmental management. In a time when the global focus is increasingly directed towards sustainability, this award underscores Coal India’s strides toward integrating eco-friendly practices within its operational framework. Coal India Ltd’s acknowledgment through the Green World Awards is indicative of its significant initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable coal mining.…

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From 200000 Polio cases in the 1980s to zero cases today

Vijay Raman

India’s polio eradication saga is a remarkable story of public health success and perseverance. Until the early 2000s, India was one of the countries most affected by polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis. Before the eradication efforts began, India reported large numbers of polio cases annually, with thousands of children affected, especially in rural areas. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), launched in 1988, included various stakeholders, including the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the Rotary International, pushing for global eradication of polio. India launched…

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Indian researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach to convert crystalline materials into glass

Vijay Raman

Recent research has demonstrated an innovative approach to transforming crystalline materials into glasses using self-shocks at ultralow power densities, particularly focusing on a compound called indium selenide. This breakthrough has potential implications in the fields of data storage and electronic memory devices due to its significant energy efficiency. A collaboration between researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and esteemed institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and MIT has unveiled that indium selenide (InSe), a two-dimensional ferroelectric material, can experience a self-induced transformation into a glassy state when…

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Exabeam and Wiz Partner to Strengthen Cloud Security Threat Detection

Vijay Raman

New integration combines Exabeam AI-powered analytics with Wiz's comprehensive cloud security insights to boost threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities Exabeam, a global cybersecurity leader that delivers AI-driven security operations, today announced its partnership with Wiz, a leader in cloud security. This collaboration provides organizations with improved threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) capabilities, ensuring a more secure and resilient cloud environment. With its open architecture the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform supports a best-of-breed ecosystem that includes hundreds of product integrations to accelerate time-to-value and strengthen on-premises and cloud security.…

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Selig Group improves service offering in India with Altek International partnership

Vijay Raman

Global packaging solutions provider, Selig Group, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Altek International in India that will significantly shorten existing lead times to the local market. The partnership is a result of customer feedback concerning international delivery times. In the first instance it will involve Altek warehousing and distributing Selig’s induction heat seal liners for the pharmaceutical sector. The service will subsequently be expanded to accommodate Selig’s food and beverage, nutraceuticals, agrochemical and cosmetics liner ranges as well.   Altek International will be Selig’s exclusive Indian distributor and…

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