Day: 27 February 2024

Union Bank of India partners with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd for Inventory Funding

Vijay Raman

Union Bank of India today announced signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maruti Suzuki India Limited for Inventory Funding. The MoU was executed today at the Bank’s Head Quarters in Mumbai in the presence of dignitaries from Union Bank of India & Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Union Bank of India will be offering comprehensive range of products through a digital journey in a fully automated platform supporting dealers through its wide network. Bank will be providing Inventory Funding options for working capital requirements to Maruti Suzuki Dealers covering their…

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Wearin’, Police tactical vest: IoT and AI to enhance safety on operations

Vijay Raman

Police tactical vest: IoT and AI to enhance safety on operations The innovative connected tactical vest project uses artificial intelligence (AI) for its abnormal-situation detection system and can transmit this warning to a command center via the Internet of Things (IoT). This innovation, applied to the operational needs of various law-enforcement professions, is the first result of a partnership between France's General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie (DGGN) and Wearin', the Swiss technology group Conextivity’s startup.  The new tactical IoT solution, which attaches to pre-installed body armor, ensures redundant safety and…

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NTPC creates record of 100 million tonne coal production

Vijay Raman

NTPC Limited, India's leading integrated power company, has achieved another milestone through its coal-mining subsidiary NTPC Mining Limited (NML). The company has crossed the 100 million metric tonne (MMT) coal production mark for the first time. NTPC Limited has achieved this feat on February 25, 2024, the day NTPC Mining Limited produced a total of 100.04 MMT of coal. This figure has been achieved for the first time since January 1, 2017, when coal production started at its first coal mine, Pakri Barwadih. It is notable that the first 50 MMT coal production…

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IIT Madras creates India’s first septic tank cleaning robot

Vijay Raman

India's first septic tank cleaning robot, which offers an end-to-end solution to eliminate the practice of manual scavenging, is strengthening the cleanliness drive in different corners of the country. The technology, called HomoSeap Atom, takes manual cleaning methods and turns them into robotic cleaning methods. It has been developed by a startup housed in the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of IIT Madras. It has reached 16 cities in different parts of India and empowers comprehensive blade cleaning, solid waste desilting, suction and storage on one device, the…

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Indian researchers develop model to accurately determine fetal age

Vijay Raman

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed the first India-specific artificial intelligence (AI) model to accurately determine the fetal age in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimester. It was carried out in collaboration with the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, as part of the “Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on Birth Outcomes – DBT India Initiative” programme. Accurate 'gestational age' (GA) is essential for proper care of pregnant women and determining the exact delivery date. Called “Garbini-GA2”, it is the first last-quarter…

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International collaboration of physicists develops first successful laser-cooled positronium

Vijay Raman

An international collaboration of researchers has successfully demonstrated laser cooling of positronium, a short-lived hydrogen-like atom, for the first time. This provides an ideal testing ground for bound-state quantum electrodynamics. The Antihydrogen Experiment: The Antihydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEGIS) collaboration has carried out several important experiments at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) to achieve this breakthrough. Sadiq Rangwala, professor in the Light and Matter Group at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is part of the…

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International collaboration of physicists develops first successful laser-cooled positronium

Vijay Raman

An international collaboration of researchers has successfully demonstrated laser cooling of positronium, a short-lived hydrogen-like atom, for the first time. This provides an ideal testing ground for bound-state quantum electrodynamics. The Antihydrogen Experiment: The Antihydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEGIS) collaboration has carried out several important experiments at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) to achieve this breakthrough. Sadiq Rangwala, professor in the Light and Matter Group at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is part of the…

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After Laado, Mashooka, MC Square unleashes the power of “Tedhe Chaalak”, a high-octane ode to Haryana’s Spirit

Vijay Raman

~ Experience the Fusion of Tradition and Trend in MC Square's Latest Haryanvi Rap Masterpiece ~ Combining his lyrical dexterity with his charming dialect, MC Square, the soulful wordsmith, releases his next single, “Tedhe Chaalak”. A quintessential blend of hard core rap and emotions, the track takes listeners on a beat-fueled journey through the lanes of Haryana, showcasing MC Square’s love for his roots and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Set on a jersey beat, MC Square invites listeners to experience his inspirational journey from childhood aspirations to achieving global…

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IBR record holders make it to the top once again

Vijay Raman

The achievers from the India Book of Records (IBR) have made it again to the top. IBR, the custodian of Indian records, is the motivation behind many new achievements. Even the automobile giants like Tata Motors have created nine records in one go. One of their leading records was – the highest fuel efficiency by a diesel-powered medium commercial vehicle on the Mumbai-Chennai stretch. Meanwhile, Dr Shangavi Balasubramanian of Bengaluru set a record for the full-face Vitiligo Camouflage done in minimum time. This month's other prominent records included the largest…

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