Month: June 2023

Big gifts of four projects worth Rs 1450 Crore in Assam

Vijay Raman

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara and laid the foundation for Mangaldai Bypass and the 4-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in Assam, in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma , MP Shri Dilip Saikia , MP Shri Pradyut Bordoloi , and State Minister of Forest & Environment Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary  through video conferencing today. These 4 projects are worth 1450 Crores symbolizing a significant investment in the state's infrastructure.     The 18 Km…

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Flags off India’s First International Cruise Vessel from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Vijay Raman

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel – MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel – from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai today. This marks the beginning of the international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai, built at a cost of ₹17.21 crores, heralding a new age of cruise tourism & maritime trade in the country. Coinciding on the occasion of Enviornment Day, the Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with the port officials also planted 2500…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz, Fujikura, and Avnet validate CATR OTA test systems for 5G mmWave phased array antenna R&D testing

Vijay Raman

Designing a 5G FR2 phased array antenna module (PAAM) requires over-the-air (OTA) testing to measure parameters like equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and effective isotropic sensitivity (EIS) in addition to traditional radiation patterns. Rohde & Schwarz has joined Fujikura and Avnet to validate their new development kit for 5G mmWave phased array antenna modules. The R&S ATS800B benchtop CATR OTA test system from Rohde & Schwarz is ideal for prototype testing in an open environment. Caption: R&S ATS800B benchtop CATR OTA test system is ideal for prototype testing of PAAMs. Fujikura…

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Anu Vaidyanathan returns off-Broadway to SoHo Playhouse and the Iconic Stress Factory

Vijay Raman

  Recalls Meeting ‘Fleabag’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge during her standup comedy show, BC:AD – Before Children, After Diapers     Multi-Talented Anu Vaidyanathan’s is back with yet another season of her standup comedy show, BC:AD – Before Children, After Diapers that makes a return off-Broadway to New York’s SoHo Playhouse which has housed icons including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sam Shepard, Leroi Jones and the iconic Stress Factory where some of the best comedians have played including Aziz Ansari, Drew Carrey, Chris Rock and Zarna Garg.   With a half-dozen dates in her…

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World Environment Day- Industry leaders who are spearheading the Green Revolution for a Sustainable Future

Vijay Raman

The significance of World Environment Day lies in its capacity to inspire individuals and communities to assume environmental responsibility and implement environmentally friendly methods of daily living. It serves as a reminder that we all have a part to play in safeguarding the planet for future generations and that even the smallest of actions matters. It inspires people to reevaluate their routines, lessen their carbon footprint, and make conscious decisions that benefit the environment. To address the pressing environmental issues across respective sectors, industry experts such as Mr. Padmakumar Nair, CEO…

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INDIAN NAVY’S GREEN INITIATIVES

Vijay Raman

The Navy, as a self-driven and environmentally responsible force, has always been committed towards environment protection and green initiatives. As guardian of the seas, the Navy employs a number of ships, submarines and aircraft that have high energy intensity, thus increased energy efficiency is paramount in every operation and process the Navy undertakes. Some of the noteworthy initiatives towards ‘Clean and Green Navy’, are elaborated in succeeding paragraphs.   IN has commissioned solar power with cumulative capacity of 15.87MW which is in line with the Navy’s objective of fulfilling Govt of India’s ‘Jawaharlal…

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Bhaderwah has emerged as the Lavender capital of India and Agri StartUp destination

Vijay Raman

It is a moment of pride for all of us as Bhaderwah has emerged as the lavender capital of India and Agri StartUp destination,” said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday while inaugurating the two-day lavender festival here. CSIR- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu has organised the event as part of its 'One Week One Lab Campaign'. Dr Jitendra Singh described Bhaderwah as the birthplace of India's Purple Revolution and the destination of Agri-StartUps. The minister said that the valley of Bhaderwah is the…

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Hyderabad Beats Bengaluru with Highest New Office Supply in FY23

Vijay Raman

Approx 14.94 Mn sq. ft. new office space was infused in Hyderabad in FY23 accounting for 31% total share among top 7 cities while Bengaluru saw new completion of 12.66 Mn sq. ft. with 26% share. NCR was close behind with 8.82 Mn sq. ft. office space infused; MMR saw just 4.18 Mn sq. ft. new office supply completed in FY23 – down 46% from the previous FY. Net absorption was highest in Bengaluru (approx. 9.88 Mn sq. ft.), followed by NCR and Hyderabad with 6.89 Mn sq. ft. &…

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Chhattisgarh created world record in the resolution of environmental protection

Vijay Raman

  The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages to celebrate the World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. The concept of LiFE, introduced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, aims to promote sustainable living by encouraging individuals to make changes in their lifestyles and emphasizes responsible and conscious use of resources to safeguard and conserve the environment.   To generate widespread awareness and advocacy for LiFE across India, a month-long mass mobilization campaign on Mission LiFE is currently underway. …

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Researchers devise a low-cost method to secure long-distance communication by overcoming distortions

Vijay Raman

Scientists have devised a method to overcome distortion due to photon-polarization posed by the constant movement of satellites as well as scrambling of polarization in optical fibres and achieve secure long-distance communication without use of conventional active-polarization tracking devices which are costly.   In this digital age, keeping one’s data secure is both a challenge and constant worry. With an increased usage of online services and payment gateways, personal data like Aadhar, PAN, phone numbers, photos, and all classified information remain highly vulnerable.   In order to counter possible data…

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