Day: 16 October 2024

Defence Minister lays foundation stone for VLF station in Vikarabad, Telangana

Vijay Raman

On October 14, 2024, Raksha Mantri (Defense Minister) Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Very Low Frequency (VLF) station in Vikarabad, Telangana. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the operational readiness of the Indian Navy. The VLF station will enable improved communication capabilities for naval operations, especially underwater, where traditional communication methods are less effective due to the attenuation of higher frequency signals. VLF signals can penetrate deep into the sea, allowing submarines and naval units to communicate securely and more effectively. This strategic…

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Paramesh Sivamani takes over as Indian Coast Guard chief

Vijay Raman

On October 15, 2024, Paramesh Sivamani officially took command as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). This significant appointment follows a distinguished career of over 35 years in various roles both at sea and ashore. DG Paramesh Sivamani specialises in Navigation & Direction and his sea commands include all major vessels of ICG which include Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Samar’ & Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Vishwast’. The Flag Officer was at the helm of Coast Guard Region (East), Coast Guard Region (West), Coast Guard Commander Eastern Seaboard).…

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Indian research has unveiled a rare observation of hidden structures

Vijay Raman

Recent research has unveiled a rare observation of hidden structures within crystals, providing new paradigms for material design, particularly for advanced energy applications. This discovery emphasizes the intricate relationship between chemical design and crystallographic phenomena, paving the way for innovative material solutions that could enable breakthroughs in energy technologies. This groundbreaking observation of hidden structures in crystalline materials signals a shift in how scientists approach material design for energy applications. It underlines the importance of integrating advanced analytical techniques and innovative chemical strategies to unlock new functional properties in materials,…

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Indian Scientists have developed an efficient photocatalyst

Vijay Raman

A recent advancement in the field of environmental science highlights the development of a novel photocatalyst capable of effectively degrading broad-spectrum antibiotics, specifically sulfamethoxazole (SMX). Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, led by Prof. Devasish Chowdhury, have created nanoparticles of copper zinc tin sulfide (Cu₂ZnSnS₄, referred to as CZTS) and a composite made from CZTS combined with tungsten disulfide (CZTS-WS₂). This catalyst shows promise in transforming sulfamethoxazole into less hazardous substances, thereby addressing medical and ecological concerns related to antibiotic contamination in…

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PEPPERL+FUCHS PROCESS AUTOMATION, Pepperl+Fuchs Joins IGEL Ready Program as a Technology Partner

Vijay Raman

Pepperl+Fuchs Joins IGEL Ready Program as a Technology Partner Pepperl+Fuchs has joined the new IGEL (provider of the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces) Ready program as a technology partner. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a seamless thin client portfolio from control rooms up to hazardous areas Zone 1/21.  Pepperl+Fuchs has joined the new IGEL (provider of the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces) Ready program as a technology partner. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a seamless thin client portfolio from control rooms up to hazardous areas Zone 1/21.With the VisuNet product family, Pepperl+Fuchs offers users a…

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