Month: October 2023

Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition

Vijay Raman

The mystery behind the peculiar metal-insulator transition exhibited by certain materials under external stimuli such as temperature, pressure, electric fields has been decoded by scientists, paving the way towards designing functional materials and devices like sensors and actuators.   Materials primarily exist in one of the two fundamental electronic states: metallic or insulating. However, certain materials exhibit the remarkable ability to transition between these two states under external stimuli such as temperature, pressure, electric fields, and more. Since the initial discovery of this phenomenon in magnetite in 1939, the transition…

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NORD Drivesystems, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS solutions for parcel logistics Efficient drive technology for conveyor systems

Vijay Raman

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS solutions for parcel logistics Efficient drive technology for conveyor systems With its tailor-made drive solutions, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS supports operators of parcel distribution centres in increasing the energy efficiency of their conveyor systems and thus in reducing their CO2 emissions.  NORD-IE5plus-Motor.jpg: The high-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor from NORD forms the basis of many tailor-made drive concepts for intralogistics. Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMSA maximum load of 35 kg per metre is considered a realistic default value for most parcel distribution centres. However, what performance does a drive system has to deliver to cope…

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Several Milestones achieved by Ministry of Railways during the Special Campaign 3.0

Vijay Raman

Ministry of Railways has taken up Special Campaign 3.0 with full enthusiasm and vigour over entire Indian Railways spread through the length and breadth of the country consisting of Zonal Head Quarters, Divisional Offices, Production Units, RDSO, Training Institutes, Public Sector Undertakings and more than 7000 Stations.    Railway has set target of 10,722 Cleanliness Campaign to be conducted till 31.10.2023. During this campaign, special focus was given to scrap disposal in offices and workplace and the target for freeing space of 3,18504 sq. feet.   To Achieve these targets,…

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Youth Empowerment: Collaboration Enhances Soft Skills and Cognitive Abilities

Vijay Raman

Dehradun:- In a recent partnership, a group of esteemed organizations united to implement a program dedicated to nurturing soft skills and cognitive development in government school students in grades 11 and 12. Collaborating Organizations Jyotiswarnim Welfare Society – An esteemed NGO renowned for its impactful initiatives in women's health, education, skill development, children's welfare, and health awareness programs. The Elite Educational Welfare Society – A charitable organization committed to children's well-being, women's empowerment, youth potential, and health awareness. Enroll Me Now – A trusted consulting firm empowering students in their educational…

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Pro Physio ties up with American Physical Therapy Association

Vijay Raman

First Indian healthcare brand to achieve this feat This collaboration further solidifies Pro Physio presence as a leader in setting high standards in physiotherapy and rehabilitation services   Pro Physio, a market leader in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services has announced its strategic partnership with American Physical TherapyAssociation (APTA), a globally renowned organization with 100+ years existence, representing more than 100,000 members, that seeks advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. This collaborationwhich is the first by an Indian healthcare brandfurther solidifies Pro Physio presence as a…

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Indian Railways’ PSUs, RITES Ltd and IRCON granted Navratna status

Vijay Raman

Ircon International Limited (IRCON) and RITES Ltd(RITES) both Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, have been announced as 15th and 16thNavratna respectively among CPSEs. The Ministry of Finance on Thursday conferred ‘Navratna’ status on RITES and IRCON.   Entering its 50th year of incorporation, RITES Ltd is a leading transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm in India. It provides services in the diverse sectors of transportation, railways, export of rolling stock, highways, airports, metros, urban engineering & sustainability, ports & waterways, and energy management.   The…

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NTPC shines as the only Indian PSU to feature in Forbes “World’s Best Employers 2023” List

Vijay Raman

India’s largest integrated energy conglomerate, NTPC Limited, has been recognized as one of the “World’s Best Employers 2023” in the Forbes World’s Best Employers list 2023 released on 10th Oct 2023. It ranked 261st out of top 700 companies in the World ranking and is the only Indian PSU to figure in the list. This is a testimony that the people practices at NTPC are at par with the top companies in the world.   Every year Forbes publishes the World’s Best Employers List through independent market research to identify…

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SignatureGlobal reports 113.92% growth in Q1FY24 pre-sales at INR 8,797.8 million

Vijay Raman

·         Company reported 73.99% growth in Q1FY24 collections at INR 6,038.56 million ·         Area rose 62.50% to 0.91 million sq. ft. for Q1FY24 compared to 0.56 million sq. ft. in Q1 FY23   Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), amongst the leading real estate development companies in India with a well-established brand in Delhi-NCR focusing on affordable and mid housing segments, today announced its un-audited financial results for the first quarter ended on June 30th, 2023 (Q1FY24) and the KPI numbers for Q1FY24 and H1FY24. The information mentioned in this release…

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PE Investments in Indian RE Register Decline of ~12% in 1H FY24 – ANAROCK Capital

Vijay Raman

Decline primarily due to lower investments in the residential space   The average ticket size of private equity investments into the Indian real estate sector has increased to USD 117 Mn in 1H FY24, from USD 100 Mn in 1H FY23, finds the ANAROCK Capital report FLUX – 1H FY24.   Shobhit Agarwal, MD & CEO – ANAROCK Capital, says, “This is largely due to a large deal in which Brookfield India Real Estate Trust REIT and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC together acquired 2 commercial assets – one in Mumbai…

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Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bhara

Vijay Raman

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to serve as an overarching enabling mechanism powered by technology for youth development and youth led development and provide equitable access to youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat across the entire spectrum of the Government.   Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body will benefit the youth in the age group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the…

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