Month: September 2024

Promoting women’s leadership in space

Vijay Raman

A Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) on September 24, 2024. The initiative focuses on supporting institutions in strengthening gender-inclusive practices to foster women’s leadership in space sciences by developing a strategic leadership framework. Coventry University is the delivery partner in this initiative. “This programme is a significant step towards creating a gender-inclusive environment in space sciences. By building a robust leadership framework, we can…

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Advance Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets develop by DRDO & IIT Delhi

Vijay Raman

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed a groundbreaking lightweight bulletproof jacket known as ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). This innovative jacket provides comprehensive 360-degree protection and meets the highest military threat levels, benefiting Indian armed forces by enhancing both safety and mobility on the battlefield. Source

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Q3 2024 Housing Sales Dip 11% Y-o-Y in Top 7 Cities, Remain Higher Than New Launches

Vijay Raman

  1.07+ lakh units sold across the top 7 cities in Q3 2024, against 1.20+ lakh units back in Q3 2023 MMR saw highest sales of approx. 36,190 units, followed by Pune with approx. 19,050 units; together, these cities accounted for 52% of total sales in Q3 2024 New supply also witnesses a 19% drop, falling below the 1 lakh mark for 1st time since Q1 2023 MMR tops new supply with approx. 29,615 units launched in Q3 2024, followed by Bengaluru with approx. 15,915 units Share of new luxury…

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IIFL Finance to Offer Gold Loan at 1% Interest Rate Per Month From September 25 to September 28, 2024

Vijay Raman

  IIFL Finance, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFC), announces Gold Loan Mela from Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Delhi and Gurgaon NCR. During this period, customers will have the opportunity to avail of gold loans at a flat 1% interest rate per month with zero processing fee (NIL PF).   Through this Gold Loan Mela, IIFL Finance aims to extend affordable credit to individuals in need of immediate financial support, helping them access gold loans at reduced costs. With branches across India and a seamless…

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Dhruv Goyal on the Small Diversions in Indian Markets’ Resilience and Risks

Vijay Raman

Indian markets have exhibited notable resilience, maintaining an upward trajectory even amidst global headwinds. Dhruv Goyal, Founder of Four Lion Capital, credits this strength to a steady domestic capital inflow and solid earnings growth. He acknowledges that challenges like foreign investor outflows and global economic uncertainties have posed risks, but India’s stock markets, especially the Sensex and NIFTY 50, have stayed on course since 2015. However, Goyal warns investors of rising valuations, particularly in the small and mid-cap space. “The Indian stock market has been remarkably stable since 2015, posting…

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Dhruv Goyal Highlights Indian Markets’ Strength and Valuation Concerns

Vijay Raman

The resilience of Indian markets continues to surprise many experts, with Dhruv Goyal of Four Lion Capital pointing to the ongoing strength of domestic investments. Despite global challenges such as the pandemic and foreign capital outflows, Indian markets, including Sensex and NIFTY 50, have demonstrated an impressive ability to rebound since 2015. Goyal acknowledges the pivotal role domestic capital has played in keeping the markets afloat, even as foreign portfolio investors pulled out approximately $18 billion in 2022 due to U.S. rate hikes. “Domestic investors have really stepped up, counteracting…

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Dr. Devi Shetty unveils first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in Bengaluru

Vijay Raman

·         This center is the fastest in the country and second fastest in the world to perform 100 robotic cardiac surgeries ·         This first of its kind private robotic cardiac center in the country has four well trained surgeons to perform robotic cardiac surgeries Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Executive Director of Narayana Health, unveiled first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in an event held at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru. This is a significant step in making one of the advanced surgical technologies, robotic-assisted surgery,…

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Will the BCI market thrive before Neuralink?

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   The headlines have been full of exciting announcements about new brain-computer interface technologies that can read our minds. This data could be used in place of phone touch screens or computer mice to decode our speech and perhaps even control wheelchairs or drive cars. Much of the media’s attention is drawn to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, the company developing an invasive, wireless ‘brain-chip’. However, the fate of the brain-computer market is far less tied to this specific company than many may appreciate.…

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Airtel cracks down on SPAM, launches India’s first AI-powered network solution for SPAM detection

Vijay Raman

AI solution processes 1 trillion records on a real time basis. Flags 100 million spam calls and 3 million SMSes every डे In a pioneering move to curb the country’s spam menace, Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), today, launched India’s first network-based, AI-powered spam detection solution that will significantly solve the issue of spam calls and messages for its customers.   A first-of-its-kind solution by a telecom service provider in the country, the tool will alert customers in real-time to all suspected spam calls and SMSes. The solution is free of cost and…

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Driving Cleanliness: Sanju Devi’s Journey to Sanitation in Patna

Vijay Raman

Sanju Devi’s journey to advancing sanitation in Patna serves as a powerful narrative of empowerment and change in the community she belongs to. As a member of the Musahar community, traditionally one of the most disadvantaged in Bihar, Sanju has transcended societal barriers through her commitment to sanitation and cleanliness. Initially, Sanju faced skepticism both from within herself and from those around her when she considered driving an e-rickshaw as part of a broader sanitation initiative. However, her determination and courage allowed her to master the intricacies of driving, ultimately…

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