Day: 25 March 2025

The book ‘River of Love: Meditation beyond the App’ aims to accelerate global interest in meditation

Vijay Raman

Sanjay Gupta, author of Strings of the Soul and co-author of 21 Jewels of Digital, announces his new book, River of Love: Meditation beyond the App, which is available immediately on Amazon in printed as well as Kindle formats. Published by IndiePress (a Westland Books affiliate that’s a part of Nasadiya Technologies), River of Love: Meditation Beyond the App offers a wide as well as deep look at what meditation is, its ancient Indian roots, and insights and experiences from the author’s decade-long journey into this realm. It inspires the…

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​Seamless Surfaces with In-Mold Electronics

Vijay Raman

Miniaturization and increased capability are two of the main current trends within 3D electronics, which creates an opportunity for in-mold electronics (IME) to prove its capabilities as a new way to streamline products and create new aesthetics. IDTechEx's report, “In-Mold Electronics 2025-2035: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets“, explores the primary applications and some notable players operating within the sector. IDTechEx predicts the in-mold electronics market to reach US$974 million in 2035.A push for IME innovationHigher performance capabilities and reducing volume have been two of the driving forces behind IME innovations. Up until…

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“Let’s Spread Warmth at Puga” Project Successfully Inaugurated, Bringing Hope and Comfort to Ladakh Children

Vijay Raman

The “Let's Spread Warmth at Puga” initiative, spearheaded by the Headlight Foundation in collaboration with Giesecke & Devrient MS India Pvt Ltd. (G&D), was successfully inaugurated today at the Govt. Nomadic Residential High School, Puga. This transformative project marks a significant milestone in addressing the educational and infrastructural challenges faced by the children of Ladakh’s high-altitude, remote regions. The event was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Tsering Angchuk, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council  (LAHDC), Leh, and Mr. Karma Namdak, Councillor, Karzok to empowering the future generations of Ladakh. The “Let's Spread Warmth at Puga” project focuses…

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India’s Defense Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Crore

Vijay Raman

India’s defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the “Make in India” initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on foreign suppliers, the country now stands as a rising force in indigenous manufacturing, shaping its military strength through homegrown capabilities. This shift reflects a strong commitment to self-reliance, ensuring that India not only meets its security needs but also builds a robust defence industry that contributes to economic growth. Additionally, defense exports have surged to an all-time high of ₹21,083…

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TB Eradication Boost: India Hits 10,000 Genome Mark

Vijay Raman

On March 24, 2025, coinciding with World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the completion of genome sequencing for 10,000 isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This significant milestone is part of India’s intensified efforts to eliminate TB ahead of the World Health Organization’s 2030 target. This achievement is a component of the Dare2eraD TB program (Data Driven Research to Eradicate TB), launched on March 24, 2022. The program emphasizes data-driven research to combat TB and includes the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance (InTGS) Consortium. This consortium is a collaboration…

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Indian scientists indigenously developed the first small molecule organic TENG

Vijay Raman

Scientists from Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) demonstrated the first ever fabrication of TENG incorporating flexible single crystals of small organic molecules. The research involved has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. In another study, a textile-based TENG incorporating a nanostructured chitosan-glycerol film was developed. Chitosan, known for its biocompatibility and adaptability, was utilized to create a flexible, transparent, and humidity-resistant TENG. This device demonstrated stable output characteristics under various humidity conditions, distinguishing…

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