In a landmark convergence of innovation and impact, SIDBI announcedsupport to 12 grassroot level organisations from across the country aimed at catalysing positive change in society and communities through a Challenge Fund and investment through Social Stock Exchange (SSE). The event was graced by Shri Subhas Chandra Lal Das, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of MSME, GoI; Ms. Christina Scott, CMG, Deputy High Commissioner to India, British High Commission alongwith Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI; Shri Prakash Kumar, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI; Smt. Vineeta Sahay, Director, IIM Bodhgaya and…
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Panasonic Holdings’ Nessum,*1 enabling wired and wireless hybrid communication, approved as new international standard IEEE 1901c
Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHD) has developed a technology that enables communication over multiple mediums based on the Wavelet orthogonal frequency division multiplexing*2 (OFDM) method and after recent deliberation, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association*3 Board of Directors approved this technology as the new IEEE 1901c*4 standard. This standard allows the same modulation and demodulation method to be used in a variety of communication mediums (including wired, wireless, and underwater)*5 and is intended to contribute as one of the communication means to bring about an IoT society. By licensing semiconductor IP…
Read MoreHow Housing Prices Are Set (No, It’s Not Arbitrary)
– By Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces The Indian housing market is in continuous boom mode, with more people that ever aspiring for homeownership and developers vying for their attention. However, one thing that still tends to haunt many buyers' minds is the lack of clarity when it comes to the prices of homes. While homes by good developers are selling at a fast clip, many buyers still feel that the prices are set arbitrarily. Let's explore how real estate developers arrive at the prices for their properties. For…
Read MoreFrom Grief to Grit – A Personal Journey for Women’s Day
Devi Shankar, President – Industrial & Logistics I Data Centers, ANAROCK Capital Founder-investor – IREA Life Life can be hard when you’re a woman. It often throws curveballs that leave you lost and shaken. But we’re always stronger than we think – always. Every woman has within her the strength to rise up and rewrite her narrative. For International Women’s Day, I’m sharing a part of my journey in the hope that it will ignite hope and courage in women who are navigating their own unique challenges and paths.…
Read MoreGevra of Chhattisgarh became Asia’s largest coal mine
Chhattisgarh-based Coal India's subsidiary South Eastern Coalfield Limited's Gevra mine is set to become Asia's largest coal mine. Environmental clearance has been granted to increase the production capacity of this mine from the present 52.5 million tonnes to 70 million tonnes per annum. Keeping in view the role of Gevra Coal Mine as one of the mega projects of SECL in meeting the energy needs of the country, the Ministry of Coal through its herculean efforts has achieved environmental clearance of 7 crore tonnes of production in record time. This has…
Read MoreC-DOT and PRL developed indigenous fiber based quantum key distribution system with Free Space QKD system
Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have achieved significant milestone: For the first time in the country, both the organizations have integrated the Free Space QKD system from Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) with C-DOT's indigenous demonstrated the integration of a fiber-based quantum key distribution (QKD) system, thereby establishing an end-to-end quantum communication link incorporating both fiber and free space as the transport medium. Demonstration of end to end quantum communication link with C-DOT's fiber based QKD integrated with Free Space QKD of Physical Research Laboratory…
Read MoreDelhi, Army Hospital successfully completes non-surgical life-saving cardiac procedure on 8-year-old boy
The Pediatric Cardiology team of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has achieved an extraordinary feat. The team has successfully completed a high risk transcatheter (non-surgical) life-saving cardiac procedure at the Military Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt. The procedure was performed on an eight-year-old boy from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, who had severe narrowing of the left artery (aort) (a blood vessel that supplies pure blood to all parts of the body), causing damage to some vital organs of the body. The blood supply got disrupted and with it the…
Read MoreGAIL’s first small scale LNG unit operational in the country
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri yesterday dedicated to the nation 201 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in 17 states and India's first mini-LNG unit at Vijaypur in Madhya Pradesh. These stations will promote the use of CNG in the transport sector and home cooking as a green alternative to conventional fuel and make it available in new areas. The dedication of the stations was done through video conferencing at a ceremony here, which was attended by senior officials of the ministry and top officials of public sector natural gas…
Read MorePortraitPro 24 Launched: Bring the Power of Generative AI to your Workflow
Using the latest techniques, PortraitPro 24 has exclusive, custom-made generative AI modules to intelligently enhance specific areas of a portrait. Anthropics Technology has announced the launch of PortraitPro 24 – AI-powered, fast and easy-to-use retouching software. With unique generative AI modules at its core, PortraitPro 24 intelligently enhances specific areas of a portrait. The strength of enhancement can be fine-tuned with adjustable sliders, offering a novel approach to creating stunning portraits. PortraitPro 24 is the latest release of the world’s first intelligent retouching software that offers photographers an unparalleled level…
Read MoreResilient Healthcare Adds Anthony Tedeschi As Senior Advisor
Decorated healthcare veteran joins Resilient in mission to redefine healthcare delivery Resilient Healthcare, the health tech company dedicated to bringing the highest quality of care to patients’ homes and communities virtually and in person, is excited to announce that Anthony Tedeschi has been named a senior advisor to the company. Tedeschi brings decades of executive leadership and expertise to Resilient Healthcare and will provide invaluable consultation to the company as they seek to redefine our healthcare system. Anthony Tedeschi served as CEO of Tenet Chicago Market and of Weiss Memorial…
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