Month: December 2023

Developed a mechanized process for making rope from banana fiber

Vijay Raman

In a strategic move towards fostering grassroots innovation and sustainable agricultural practices, the Technology Development Board (TDB) extends financial support of ₹18.08 lakh to M/s Om Banana Craft Private Limited, Madurai for their innovative project, “Modernized Equipment Development for Banana Fibre Extraction & Value Addition.”     Banana plants, revered for their versatility, generate outer sheaths that often go to waste. Recognizing the untapped potential in banana waste, Mr. Murugesan, a visionary farmer-entrepreneur and the driving force behind Om Banana Craft, developed a mechanized process for banana fibre extraction and…

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Laid the foundation stones for capacity expansion at (NEIAFMR) at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

Vijay Raman

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu laid the foundation stones for capacity expansion at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh today. With a total investment of ₹53 crores, additional infrastructure will be developed at the institute.    The event was also graced by the Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Pasang Dorjee; the Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Women & Child Development and Tribal…

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MOD commissions warship INS Imphal into Indian Navy in Mumbai

Vijay Raman

NS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 26, 2023. The event marks the formal induction of the third of four indigenous ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, being designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.   Speaking on the occasion, the Raksha Mantri described INS Imphal as a shining example of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence…

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Involead aces business innovation with custom gen AI solutions

Vijay Raman

The data and analytics startup is developing tailor-made gen AI products and solutions for clients across industries and domains. Involead, a prominent data and analytics startup headquartered in New Delhi, is making waves in the business innovation space by spearheading the development of custom Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) products and solutions. With a visionary approach and deep-rooted expertise, the company is poised to reshape industries, processes, and products in the evolving landscape of AI technology. Gen AI is the next frontier in AI evolution, promising to revolutionize industries by…

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myHQ by ANAROCK Partners With Awfis to add 100+ New Coworking Centers for On-Demand Day Passes

Vijay Raman

  Tie-up adds over 15 new cities to the flexi-workspace portfolio. Of 10.5 mn. sq.ft office space absorbed in Q3 2023 in top 7 cities, coworking accounts for approx. 20% share. Post Covid-19, 70% of Indian companies have adopted various kinds of coworking models.    myHQ by ANAROCK, India’s leading platform for flexible workspace solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Awfis, the country’s largest provider of agile office spaces, to give on-demand access to Awfis’s 100+ centers across the country.   Utkarsh Kawatra, Senior Director – myHQ by ANAROCK, says,…

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Type Beauty expands product portfolio, launches its breakthrough product —The Set Me Up Setting Spray in 3 variants.

Vijay Raman

Type Beauty, a high-performance makeup brand has established itself as safe and inclusive beauty gaining recognition as the go-to makeup line that goes a step further towards a remedial homegrown makeup brand in its milestone journey of a year. To mark the celebratory breakthrough of creating an easy way to touch up SPF, while on the go. Type’s latest addition to its product line is the Set Me Up Setting Spray—A lightweight mist in three variants that doubles up as a prep wizard and a make-up setting spray, ensuring the…

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Indian scientists detect bright sub-second X-ray burst from a new and distinct neutron star with ultrahigh magnetic field

Vijay Raman

AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength space-based observatory, has detected bright sub-second X-ray bursts from a new and unique neutron star with ultrahigh magnetic field (magnetar), which can help understand the intriguing extreme astrophysical conditions of magnetars.   Magnetars are neutron stars having an ultrahigh magnetic field that are much stronger than the terrestrial magnetic field. Simply put, the magnetic field of a magnetar is over one quadrillion time stronger than the magnetic field of Earth. What powers the emission of high-energy electromagnetic radiation in them is the decay of magnetic fields…

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Indian Navy responded rapidly to maritime incident related to the attack in the Arabian Sea

Vijay Raman

Indian Navy's mission deployed platforms respond swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a missile/ drone attack on MT Chem Pluto.  The vessel with 22 crew (21 Indian and one Vietnamese) was reported on fire after being hit by a projectile at around 0745 h on 23 Dec 23 likely to be a missile or drone.   Responding swiftly to the developing situation, Indian Navy diverted a maritime patrol aircraft operating in area undertaking routine surveillance. Indian Navy also diverted Indian naval ship Mormugao to assess the situation…

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Dazzling showcase of extraordinary accomplishments at IBR

Vijay Raman

 In a dazzling showcase of extraordinary accomplishments, Convocation@IBRoffice has left an indelible mark, enveloping all in the magic of success. The event unfolded with a heartwarming celebration, welcoming record holders and their families to partake in the joyous festivities. Convocation@IBRoffice is more than a celebration of records; it is a celebration of individuals, their unwavering belief, and the collective spirit that propels them to greatness. The participants included Arun Yashwantrao Kulkarni, Prateek Prashanth, R. Krishiv, Sidhaan Chopra, R. Harsha Vardhan, Ivanshika V.T., Saroj Mishra, A. Bhuvaneswari, Suryagayathri, Balkrishna Laxman Surve, Siya…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz verifies NXP’s next generation automotive radar sensor reference design for extremely short object distances

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz verifies NXP’s next generation automotive radar sensor reference design for extremely short object distances The radar target simulator R&S RTS, Rohde & Schwarz’ game-changing solution of automotive radar, in particular its ability to electronically simulate very close-range objects, has been used to verify the performance of NXP® Semiconductors’ next-generation radar sensor reference design. This collaboration enables the automotive industry to take another step forward in the development of automotive radar, the principal technology that enables advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving features.  Caption: NXP has chosen the…

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