Month: March 2024

Indian government launches Ethanol 100

Vijay Raman

Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched 'Ethanol 100', a revolutionary automotive fuel at Indian Oil's retail outlet M/s Irwin Road Service Station in New Delhi yesterday. From tomorrow, consumers can avail Ethanol 100 at select 183 retail outlets across five states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Tamil Nadu. Launching this pioneering fuel for sale, he said that the launch of Ethanol 100 is inspired by the vision of the Prime Minister of India to transform Annadatas…

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Indian Railways records best ever performance in FY 2023-24

Vijay Raman

Indian Railways is on track to register the best ever performance in its history in terms of freight business, total revenue, track laying in the financial year 2023-24. As per preliminary data, Indian Railways has crossed the basic freight traffic of 1500 million tonnes today on March 15, 2024. Earlier, Indian Railways had achieved the best ever freight traffic of 1512 million tonnes in FY 2022-23. During this financial year 2023-24, the total revenue of Indian Railways so far is Rs 2.40 lakh crore. The total revenue as on March 15 last…

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Indian scientists develop new material to control temperature

Vijay Raman

Scientists have developed a synthetic material design that can control the temperature at which a material can overcome the electronic 'traffic jam' transition from electrical insulator to conductor, laying the groundwork for an electronic switch that More efficient than a transistor. Generally, the most commonly found materials are either electrical conductors (such as copper or aluminum) or electrical insulators (such as plastic and paper). Correlated electron materials are a class of materials that undergo electronic transitions from an insulator to a metal. However, these changes operate as a function of temperature making…

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“Empowering Tomorrow: IIEBM-Indus Business School and EZ AUTOSHALA Pvt Ltd Lead the Charge in India’s EV Revolution”

Vijay Raman

In a groundbreaking endeavor, first-year students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Program at IIEBM-Indus Business School have embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship as Angel Investors in EZ AUTOSHALA Pvt Ltd.   This pioneering move marks a significant leap towards reshaping India's Automotive Industry, ushering in a new era of sustainable mobility solutions.   The collaboration between IIEBM-Indus Business School and EZ AUTOSHALA Pvt Ltd, with the advisory expertise of Sanjay Pekam, reflects a joint commitment towards nurturing youth-led entrepreneurship and advocating for environmentally conscious transportation options.…

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Advocate turns Record-Breaking Photographer: Pulkit Juneja Makes History in Photography

Vijay Raman

  Pulkit Juneja, a distinguished Advocate practicing at the Delhi High Court and a Passionate Photographer, has transcended expectations by achieving a groundbreaking milestone in the world of photography. With an impressive six years of experience behind the lens, Pulkit Juneja has etched their name in history by setting a new record in the revered India Book of Records for “Maximum photographs clicked in 30 minutes by an individual.” In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, Pulkit captured a staggering 458 photographs of different items within a mere 30-minute…

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JAIN Online to host a webinar on “Emerging Career Opportunities for Undergraduates in Marketing” in collaboration with Learn.Online

Vijay Raman

JAIN Online, the e-learning arm of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), will organize the upcoming webinar on “Emerging Career Opportunities for Undergraduates in Marketing in 2024,” in collaboration with Learn.Online. Learn.Online is an online education platform that helps learners pick online degrees, diplomas, or certifications from the best Universities across the globe. The webinar is scheduled to take place on 16thMarch, 2024, from 5:00 PM onwards. Interested participants can register for the webinar at https://t.ly/4o2xl The webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of marketing by delving into evolving career…

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Vigyan Parv 2024: Celebrating Science in Grandeur at STME NMIMS Indore

Vijay Raman

The School of Technology Management & Engineering (STME) at NMIMS, Indore, recently concluded “Vigyan Parv 2024,” a festival of science that took place from February 25th to March 2nd, 2024. Supported by the National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal, the event was a celebration of scientific inquiry and innovation. Drawing participation from around 200 students, the festival became a melting pot of ideas, creativityand scientific exploration. Vigyan Parv 2024…

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IDTechEx Examines the Impact of Road Safety Initiatives on Heads-Up Display Adoption in Automotive Industry

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Xiaoxi He, Research Director at IDTechEx   With distracted driving accounting for 25% of all road accidents and young drivers accounting for the largest demographic using technology while driving, it is imperative to look for solutions to this problem.   It is believed that Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) could be a viable option to prevent driver distractions from other onboard technologies such as the dashboard and center information displays (CID). Drivers currently need to deviate their gaze from the road to look at the onboard diagnostics in the dashboard or…

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Palm oil processing mill commissioned under National Edible Oil Mission

Vijay Raman

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi underlined India's self-reliance in edible oil production during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister mentioned Mission Palm Oil, a special campaign run by the Central Government keeping in mind the North-East region. He inaugurated the first oil mill under this mission. The Prime Minister said, “Mission Palm Oil will make India self-reliant in the edible oil sector and increase the income of farmers.” He expressed gratitude to the farmers for cultivating palm. Earlier, the Government of India had launched the National Edible Oil Mission – Oil Palm…

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IDTechEx Discusses Developments in Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies

Vijay Raman

Author: Conrad Nichols, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   As the volume of variable renewable energy (VRE) sources penetrating electricity grids increases globally, so does the need to manage the increasing uncertainty and variability in electricity supply. Long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies will be needed in key regions from the 2030s to support electricity grids with greater penetrations of VRE. From IDTechEx’s new market report “Long Duration Energy Storage Market 2024-2044: Technologies, Players, Forecasts”, 1.4 TWh of LDES will be installed globally in 2044. It is expected that while mechanical energy…

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