Month: April 2024

Acharya Prashant Engages with IIT Students on Mental Health and Spiritual Well-being

Vijay Raman

Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation and former civil service officer, interacted with IIT students on mental health. More than 1000 people from across the country participated in the session. He said that there is a deep connection between the mind and spirituality. The mind can be controlled through spirituality, which strengthens inner peace and provides a feeling of connection with a power greater than oneself.   On Sunday, Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation, inaugurated the workshop on mental health organized under the aegis of the Alumni Association in…

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With 57% Value Share, CRE Dominates PE Deals in FY24 – ANAROCK Capital FLUX

Vijay Raman

  The commercial offices segment dominated PE transactions in FY24 with a 57% value share The share of the top 10 deals has increased primarily due to the USD 1.4 Bn GIC-Brookfield deal Aggregate deal value lower due to 30% reduced avg. deal size – to USD 75 Mn in FY24 from USD 107 Mn in FY20 In residential RE, aggregate investment lower than in FY23 Share of foreign capital in total investments down to 65% in FY24 from 78% in FY20; investments by domestic investors increased to 29%  …

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Emerson supports interconnectivity for India’s longest sea bridge with control technology, advanced software

Vijay Raman

Emerson provided a remote monitoring solution for the recently completed Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link bridge, longest sea bridge in India, with its Movicon.NExTTM SCADA system and PACSystemTM controllers. The systems provide remote monitoring and control of all important assets distributed across the bridge. The Movicon.NExT and PACSystem enabled connectivity will provide centralized monitoring and operation from a control room, which will aid in precision decision making and troubleshooting to enhance productivity and bridge operations. The global technology, software and engineering leader supplied and commissioned the industrial controllers and SCADA…

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India successfully test-fires indigenously designed and developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Vijay Raman

Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system indigenously designed and developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has been evaluated several times in various flight configurations with the aim of proving its high superiority of technology. . The system consisted of MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition system and fire control unit. A substantial number of missile firing trials were successfully conducted towards achieving full operational envelope compliance as prescribed in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (Infantry, Indian Army). Warhead flight tests were successfully conducted at Pokhran Field Firing Range,…

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Halo Capsule X Vacuum Bundle Now Available in the U.S. Market

Vijay Raman

Halo Appliances is excited to continue the rollout of its highly anticipated Halo Capsule X vacuum bundle in the United States. This state-of-the-art vacuum bundle includes the Good Housekeeping awarded Capsule X vacuum, setting new standards in the cleaning industry with its superior performance, unprecedented capacity, and innovative design. Product Highlights: Award-Winning Performance: The Capsule X is celebrated for its outstanding cleaning capabilities, delivering unmatched efficiency and power that redefine what consumers expect from a vacuum cleaner. Unprecedented Capacity: It boasts a 2.0-liter capacity, making it the market's largest-capacity cordless vacuum. Despite…

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Successful surgery of a 7 year old child suffering from hearing loss and an adult suffering from deafness of one ear (SSD) at Saina Hospital

Vijay Raman

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department of Command Hospital Pune (Southern Command) has reported the case of a 7 year old child suffering from hearing loss due to severe congenital anomalies of external and middle ear and deafness of one ear (SSD). It has become the first government hospital in the country to procure and successfully implant piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants by implanting two piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants (BCIs) in an adult patient. The ENT department of the Command Hospital (Southern Command) is a designated Neurotology Center of…

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Steel cut for Navy’s first fleet support ship

Vijay Raman

The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony of the first of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam on 10 Apr 24 in the presence of Defense Secretary Shri Giridhar Armane. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Hemant Khatri (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, HSL and other senior officers of the Indian Navy and HSL were present on the occasion. The contract with HSL for the acquisition of five fleet support ships was signed in August 2023 and the ships are to…

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Times of India’s Right to Excellence Summit Shines a Light on Healthcare

Vijay Raman

Times of India's esteemed platform, Right to Excellence, is proud to announce its 9th event, the 'Health Summit 2024'. Held on World Health Day in New Delhi, this summit convened a diverse array of experts and stakeholders delved into critical healthcare topics. Aligned with this year's World Health Day theme, 'My Health, My Right', which emphasizes universal access to quality healthcare, the Health Summit featured panel discussions and fireside chats covering contemporary wellness practices, mental health awareness, pregnancy and parenting, and digital healthcare. We are delighted to welcome The Wellness…

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IIEBM Indus Business School Leads Maharashtra’s Sustainable Education Movement with Carbon Neutrality Achievement

Vijay Raman

In a groundbreaking move towards environmental stewardship, IIEBM Indus Business School, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Jai Singh Marwaha, Managing Director, has emerged as the trailblazer in Maharashtra's educational landscape by attaining carbon neutrality. Partnering with TerraBlu Climate Technologies Pvt Ltd, spearheaded by CEO Pradeep Motwani, the school has set a remarkable precedent, becoming the first business school in the state to achieve this milestone.   Driven by a shared commitment to combat climate change, IIEBM Indus Business School embarked on a rigorous journey towards sustainability, guided by Dr.…

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New residential accommodation inaugurated at Naval Karwar Base by Chief of the Naval Staff

Vijay Raman

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, met Vice Admiral SJ Singh, C-in-C, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral KM Ramakrishnan, Commander of the Karnataka Naval Area on 09 April 2024. Inaugurated a major pier and residential complex at Naval Base Karwar in the presence of Flag Officer Commanding, Rear Admiral Cyril Thomas, Additional Director General Seabird and other senior officers. Pier 3, the offshore patrol vessel pier, is 350 meters long. The quay is capable of accommodating OPVs,…

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