Day: 4 June 2024

Airtel rolls out plans for World’s Biggest T20 Cricket Tournament

Vijay Raman

                                            Offers plans starting at Rs 499 that come loaded with benefits including a three-month subscription to Disney+ Hotstar Simplifies international roaming (IR) packs for fans travelling to the US and Canada to watch live matches Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s leading telecommunications services provider, today, unveiled special packs for customers with World’s Biggest T20 Cricket Tournament in mind. To ensure an uninterrupted and seamless viewing experience, Airtel is offering a three-month…

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HMS Industrial Networks AB, IEC 62443: Ewon(R) remote solutions from HMS Networks strengthens security

Vijay Raman

IEC 62443: Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks strengthens security The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in industrial automation technology.  Understanding IEC 62443 standardsThe IEC 62443 standards provide a comprehensive framework for safeguarding industrial equipment against cyber threats, complementing the already established ISO…

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Elections 2024 – Real Estate Looks Forward to Policy Continuity

Vijay Raman

Anuj Puri, Chairman – ANAROCK Group The early trends and the exit polls for the recently concluded elections for the 18th Lok Sabha elections anticipated continuity of ongoing policies by the incumbent government. The real estate sector also seeks an assurance of predictability for this reason.   The current government had, over the last two terms, made significant strides on the policy front, and in the development of the nation. The economy grew with major investments into developing the country. The real estate industry always looks towards a stable government…

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Myeloproliferative Neoplasia-Essential Thrombocytosis a Rare Blood Disorder Successfully Treated at American Oncology Institute (AOI) in Gurugram

Vijay Raman

Gurugram: American Oncology Institute (AOI) in Gurugram has achieved a significant milestone by successfully diagnosing and treating Myeloproliferative Neoplasia-Essential Thrombocytosis, a rare blood disorder, in a 65-year-old female patient. This condition is characterized by the excessive production of platelets in the bone marrow, which can lead to various complications, including increased risk of blood clots, bleeding, and abnormal blood clotting. The patient had a history of hypertension, sought treatment at AOI Gurugram after experiencing persistent headaches and mild gum bleeding over a four-month period. Upon examination, the team observed her…

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Increase in India’s coal production and dispatch in May 2024

Vijay Raman

India's coal production in May 2024 stood at 83.91 million tonnes (provisional), showing a growth rate of 10.15 per cent as compared to 76.18 million tonnes during the same period last year. During the period, Coal India Limited (CIL) achieved coal production of 64.40 million tonnes (provisional), registering a growth of 7.46 per cent over the production of 59.93 million tonnes during the same period last year. Further, coal production by captive and other entities stood at 13.78 million tonnes (provisional) in May 2024, showing a growth of 32.76 per cent…

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Keel Laying Ceremony of 2nd Cadet Training Ship Held at Kattupalli Shipyard

Vijay Raman

On 03 June 24, the formal ceremony marking the commencement of construction of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard-18004) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Sandeep Mehta, Assistant Controller, Warship Production & Acquisition (ACWP&A). Rear Admiral GK Harish (Retd), Leading Shipbuilding Business, L&T and other senior officials of Indian Navy and M/s L&T were present on the occasion. On 07 March 23, a contract was signed between Ministry of Defence and M/s L&T for indigenous design and construction of three Cadet…

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Department of School Education, National Book Trust sign MoU for National e-Library Framework

Vijay Raman

The School Education Department signed an agreement with the National Book Trust to create an institutional framework for a digital library platform, the National e-Library. The platform will provide access to over 1,000 non-academic books in over 22 languages besides English. According to the official press release, the initiative aims to facilitate the availability of quality books across different geographical regions, languages, genres, and levels. As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the books will be classified into four age groups for readers aged 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18…

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First pan-India longitudinal study to enable better predictive models for cardio-metabolic diseases in India

Vijay Raman

In an effort to develop an advanced predictive model for cardio-metabolic disease, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Monday announced the successful completion of the first phase of its groundbreaking health monitoring project. Such a study is important as these diseases have both genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to the risk. The study has been successful in surpassing the target of 10,000 samples. He said that despite India having a high incidence of cardio-metabolic diseases, the reasons for such a high incidence in the Indian population…

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IDTechEx Explores 3D Electronics and Additive Electronics in the Automotive Industry

Vijay Raman

With 3D electronics, bulky PCBs can be replaced, resulting in sleek and integrated designs. The automotive industry is one of the largest sectors benefiting from this technology, as electronics can be printed in a thin layer onto surfaces or integrated within components, which can be particularly useful for human-machine interfaces (HMIs).   In-mold electronics   Streamlined automotive interiors are a large market for 3D electronics, where the technology can incorporate electronic functions into new form factors with aesthetic appeal and modern design features. There are many possibilities for 3D electronics…

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