Day: 10 December 2024

​The Dawn of Green Hydrogen and Decarbonization – IDTechEx Explores Stationary Fuel Cells

Vijay Raman

  Turning hydrogen or other gas into electricity that powers cars or industrial spaces is becoming increasingly popular with the rise of fuel cells. The expanding fuel cell technology enables hydrogen gas to react with oxygen to produce an electrical current with very limited emissions, and with decarbonization trends ever on the rise, research into different types of fuel cells is as prevalent as ever. IDTechEx’s latest report, Stationary Fuel Cell Markets 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Forecasts, covers six main types of fuel cells and their uses, with the stationary fuel…

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Unlocking the Multi-Million-Dollar Opportunities in Quantum Computing

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Quantum computing is entering an era of more focused investment, more commercial contracts, and more competition. Many start-ups are transitioning to scale-ups with growing teams, ambitions, and revenue streams. As quantum computing capabilities are becoming more sophisticated, so has engagement from research institutions and supercomputing centers who are investing tens of millions for on-premises installations of the latest machines.   Yet, although breakthrough achievements abound across the ecosystem, the industry is still at a relatively early stage. Uncertainty remains as to…

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Zettai Files Comprehensive Restructuring Scheme in the Singapore High Court to Expedite Creditor Recovery

Vijay Raman

Zettai Pte Ltd has on 6 December 2024 filed an application  with the Singapore High Court for leave to convene a meeting of its creditors for the purposes of presenting and voting on a scheme of arrangement (“Scheme”). The Scheme is aimed at providing the users of WazirX (“Scheme Creditors”), who are unsecured contingent creditors of Zettai with quick and fair recovery. This move is expected to enhance transparency, rebuild trust, and stabilize the exchange.     Fast Relief for Creditors   The proposed Scheme, filed in the Court under mainly…

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The number of US expats has soared to its highest level since pandemic

Vijay Raman

  New analysis by Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, reveals that there has been a huge surge in the number of US citizens choosing to expatriate, with the first three quarters of 2024 seeing a significantly higher number of US leavers than were seen during the entirety of 2023.   Astons has analysed data from the US Federal Register* showing the number of US citizens who have chosen to expatriate and gain residency or citizenship to a foreign country on a quarterly basis between…

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NITCO poised for a remarkable turnaround with strategic investment by Authum

Vijay Raman

NITCO Ltd, a legacy brand in tiles, marble, and mosaics, is set for a major resurgence following a strategic investment by Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd. a diversified investor and leading NBFC with an exemplary track record in transforming businesses like RCFL and RHFL. It has infused working capital facilities and secured a debt restructuring package for NITCO. This move is complemented by a ₹350 crore plus fresh capital infusion from third party investors, around ₹225 crore capital infusion by promoter and a ₹50 crore priority financing facility along with proceeds of…

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Murata Manufacturing Data Scientists Discuss the Power of Practical Application

Vijay Raman

It focuses on the wide range of data science initiatives at Murata Manufacturing (“Murata”) in terms of the people, organizations, and training involved, with three active members of the data & analytics department sharing their experiences. 1. Introducing data science to business practices in a wide range of fields. Murata's data science initiatives At Murata, the Data & Analytics Department plays a central role in solving problems through data science.These initiatives are not limited to manufacturing, design, and development at our own plants but are also being put into practical…

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​Housing Price Tags in Key Peripheries Zoom Past Prime Areas in Last 6 Years, Bengaluru’s Gunjur Tops with 69%

Vijay Raman

  Some city prime areas see lower price growth than peripheries b/w 2019 & Q3 2024 NCR’s peripheral Noida Expressway saw 66% price growth; prime area Raj Nagar Ext. saw 55% rise MMR’s peripheral Panvel saw 58% price appreciation, prime Worli saw 37% growth; Lower Parel grew 49% but periphery Virar saw 58% Pune’s prime area Wakad recorded 27% price growth while periphery Wagholi grew 37% In Hyderabad, prime areas Gachibowli & Kondapur outshine peripheries like Kompalli, LB Nagar & Tellapur   In an interesting shift, some outlying areas have seen higher price growth over the past six…

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Indian researchers investigate health benefits of anti-obesity bamboo shoots

Vijay Raman

Extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health, according to a new study. It reduces lipid accumulation and increases fatty acid β-oxidation. The techniques of fermentation have been as old as human civilization that have passed through generations, mainly used to preserve food, enhance nutritional quality and also to enhance taste and flavour. Based on the environment, availability of food materials and traditional knowledge of the community, the techniques and the…

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The first Indigo flight landed at Jewar airport

Vijay Raman

On the occasion of the first validation flight landing at Jewar Airport, Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu exemplified the government’s commitment to bolstering India’s aviation infrastructure. This significant milestone not only marks a major step towards operationalizing one of the country’s most ambitious airport projects but also symbolizes the potential for economic development and connectivity in the region. The validation flight, a crucial step in the process of certifying the airport’s functionalities and safety protocols, reflects the rigorous standards that Indian aviation authorities adhere to. Minister Naidu’s presence at…

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Researchers develop new material to convert waste heat into energy highly efficiently

Vijay Raman

The pursuit of efficient energy conversion methods has garnered considerable attention in recent years, particularly in the context of mitigating environmental challenges associated with waste heat. The innovative concept of “twisting layers” in solid-state materials represents a significant breakthrough in the field of thermoelectric energy conversion, setting the stage for enhanced efficiency in the transformation of waste heat into electricity. At the core of this technology lies the manipulation of layered materials, where the physical properties of the constituent elements can be finely tuned through controlled twisting. This innovative approach…

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