Month: August 2025

​HIMCOM Welcomes New Batch of Journalism Students with a Grand Induction Ceremony

Vijay Raman

Heritage Institute of Management and Communication (HIMCOM) hosted a grand induction ceremony at the ISKCON Auditorium to welcome its new batch of journalism students. The event witnessed the presence of eminent personalities from diverse fields, making the occasion truly inspirational for the budding media professionals. Distinguished guests included Shri K.G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre; Shri Ranjeet Singh, Senior Bureaucrat and Secretary, Delhi Vidhan Sabha; Justice (Retd.) Sakha Ram, Former Judge, Allahabad High Court; Shri Tilak Raj Kakkar, Former Commissioner of Delhi Police; among other dignitaries who graced the event. Addressing the…

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India Conducts Maiden Flight-Test of Indigenous Air Defence System

Vijay Raman

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday successfully carried out the maiden flight-tests of the country’s first fully indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast.   The system, developed under Mission Sudarshan Chakra, integrates three critical components—Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM), Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) and a High-Power Directed Energy Weapon (DEW). All are controlled through a centralised Command and Control Centre designed by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL).   During the…

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Mysuru Advances Freight Decarbonization with Zero-Emission Truck Awareness Drive under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST India Initiative

Vijay Raman

Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India, in collaboration with DC Office and Regional Transport Office (RTO), Mysuru, and Beyond Urban as the knowledge partner, convened a regional workshop on Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs) under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST India initiative. The workshop marks the 11th city engagement in Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India’s pan-India campaign to accelerate freight decarbonization. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, logistics, startups, and academia to discuss and explore the future of freight electrification. The Mysuru ZET Awareness Initiative focused on enhancing ecosystem readiness for electric…

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Indian scientists have developed a method to calculate more realistic properties of stellar atmospheres

Vijay Raman

In a major advance in computational astrophysics a team of scientists have developed a method to compute more realistic properties of stellar atmospheres. The method opens the door to more realistic simulations of stellar spectra — the primary tool astronomers use to decode the physical conditions in stars, circumstellar disks, and interstellar clouds.   Atmospheres of the Sun and stars are known to be a heterogeneous mixture of neutral and ionized matter immersed in a diffuse radiation field. Interaction between the matter and radiation in such an atmosphere involves several…

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Aster RV Hospital Organizes Free Multi-Speciality Health Camp for Forest Department Families in Remote Area

Vijay Raman

In a significant step towards extending healthcare to underserved communities, Aster RV Hospital organized a free multi-speciality health camp for the families of Forest Department officers and employees in a remote forest area, around 350 km from Bangalore. With no hospital facilities available nearby, this initiative aimed to provide essential medical support and quality healthcare access to people living in the region. Over 250 participants benefited from consultations, check-ups, and guidance across multiple specialities including Physio, Ortho, Dental, Pulmo, Opthamalogy, ENT, OBG, Gen surgery. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Parashuram…

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Indian researchers found a way to improve the properties of PLC devices by adding tiny particles of h-BN

Vijay Raman

Smart windows devised by fine-tuning properties of “Polymer Network Liquid Crystals” (PNLCs) device by adding tiny flakes of a nanomaterial, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) can bring down the load on air conditioners by controlling infra-red light.   In the quest for more energy-efficient homes and devices, controlling how materials interact with light, especially invisible infrared (IR) radiation, is crucial. Infrared light, while essential for life on Earth, can also contribute to unwanted heat, increasing the need for air conditioning and the associated energy consumption. Scientists are constantly seeking innovative ways…

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Fellowship Launched to Empower Youth with Disabilities

Vijay Raman

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nipman Foundation and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) to launch the Breaking Barriers Fellowship.   The Fellowship is designed to strengthen policy support within DEPwD and improve the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Selected fellows will be placed within DEPwD offices, where they will contribute research, data analysis, and fresh perspectives to policymaking and execution.   Officials…

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​CARE Hospitals Joins Hands with Emoha to Create City’s Most Holistic Elder Care Ecosystem

Vijay Raman

   On the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day, CARE Hospitals and Emoha, India’s leading senior care brand, announced a landmark partnership to redefine elder care in Hyderabad. The alliance will create a holistic care ecosystem that supports seniors not only physically but also emotionally, ensuring every Amma and Nanna feels safe, supported, and cared for.   As part of the partnership, a state-of-the-art Geriatric Care Facility will be launched on October 1, 2025, at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad. This will be the first-of-its-kind dedicated unit designed to provide specialized medical attention tailored to elders’ complex…

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Keel Laid for ICG’s Fourth NGOPV

Vijay Raman

The plate cutting ceremony of the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was held today at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.  The event marks a significant milestone in the construction of the series of NGOPVs being built by MDL for the ICG under the “Make in India” initiative. The vessels are designed to enhance the Coast Guard’s capability for surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).  Senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard and…

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