Quantum Communication: Satellites and Smart Phone Security

Vijay Raman

Quantum communication has seen some big announcements in 2024, with smartphone markets and data centers turning to the technology for secure and robust data security that can be trusted. IDTechEx’s report, “Quantum Communication Market 2024-2034: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts”, details the many national and international benefits and uses for quantum communication alongside some of the main challenges of implementation.   Safer smartphone security   Smartphones today contain an abundance of personal data, including passwords to banking and email accounts and online purchase histories. 2024 saw the announcement of the Galaxy…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz offers extended test capabilities for GMSLTM-based solutions

Vijay Raman

  Rohde & Schwarz has collaborated with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) to create a wide range of tests for Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) devices. The GMSL technology from ADI provides a cost-efficient, scalable, and simple SerDes solution designed to improve performance for high-speed video links, primarily used in In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) in vehicles. The collaboration will enable engineers, developers and manufacturers to create and deploy GMSL-based ADAS and IVI systems rapidly.  Caption: The collaboration will enable to create and deploy GMSL-based ADAS and IVI systems…

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Climate Smart Agro-Textiles Demonstration Centre inaugurated in Navsari, Gujarat

Vijay Raman

On October 20, 2023, HMoJ Shri C.R. Patil inaugurated the Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Center in Navsari, Gujarat, a significant initiative aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the integration of innovative textile technologies. This center represents a pivotal step toward addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change, which disproportionately affect agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. The establishment of this demonstration center aligns with the broader objectives of enhancing agricultural resilience and ensuring food security amid changing climatic conditions. By showcasing climate-smart agro-textiles, the center aims to educate farmers…

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Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their talents at India Gate, New Delhi

Vijay Raman

The 22nd Divya Kala Mela, held at India Gate, New Delhi, has concluded with remarkable success, recording sales exceeding Rs. 3.5 crores. This vibrant event, dedicated to promoting handicrafts and handlooms from across India, has once again demonstrated the rich cultural tapestry and artistic diversity of the nation. Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the mela aimed to empower artisans, particularly those from marginalized communities. Over the course of its tenure, the event featured a plethora of stalls showcasing exquisite crafts, textiles, and traditional artwork, thereby providing…

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Breakthrough Reaches Over 25,000 Adolescents Through Gender-Transformative Curriculum Across Haryana

Vijay Raman

Gurugram, Haryana – December  22, 2024: Breakthrough, an organisation dedicated to making gender-based violence unacceptable by transforming the culture that permits it, brought together voices from diverse backgrounds in Gurugram to champion the vision of “Engendering Schools and Communities,” in Haryana. Schools and communities play a crucial role in building a gender-neutral society. Breakthrough has been working in Haryana since 2012, creating awareness and promoting gender equality in the state, particularly through Schools and Community engagements. Breakthrough’s flagship gender-transformative curriculum, “Taaron Ki Toli,” has reached over 25,000 adolescents across 139 schools in 125 Gram Panchayats and…

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First Destroyer (Surat) and Second Frigate (Nilgiri) inducted into Indian Navy

Vijay Raman

The recent delivery of Yard 12707, named Surat, and Yard 12651, designated Nilgiri, marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernize its fleet. Both vessels represent the culmination of advanced naval engineering and reflect India’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and operational capabilities. Yard 12707, the Surat, is built to undertake multi-dimensional operations, which include anti-submarine warfare, surface engagement, and fleet support missions. Its delivery underscores a strategic focus on integrating indigenous technologies that enhance the Navy’s tactical responses in diverse maritime scenarios. The…

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Boost to modernisation of Indian artillery

Vijay Raman

The initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, or Self-Reliant India, is critical to enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities and fostering an ecosystem of indigenous production. One of the most significant strides in this direction was marked by the recent contract signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T self-propelled tracked artillery guns. Valued at Rs 7,629 crore, this deal not only underscores the commitment to self-sufficiency but also highlights the strategic importance of indigenous military equipment in modern warfare. The K9 VAJRA-T,…

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Liquid Cooling and Increasing Thermal Design Power

Vijay Raman

Liquid Cooling and Increasing Thermal Design Power (TDPs) – IDTechEx Explores Thermal Management for Data Centers IDTechEx reports that the data center liquid cooling market could see a 6-fold size expansion over the next 10 years. Their report, “Thermal Management for Data Centers 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities” explores different levels and techniques of data center thermal management, from air to liquid cooling (such as single-phase direct-to-chip, two-phase direct-to-chip, 1-PIC immersion, and 2-PIC immersion), and covers market players and predictions for the next decade.   Air cooling, direct-to-chip, and immersion…

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Shriram General Insurance Company Exposes Fraudulent Insurance Claims with the Help of SIT

Vijay Raman

A vigilant claims processing team at Shriram General Insurance Company (SGIC), utilizing modern tools for investigation including AI, has assisted the UP Police in uncovering a significant motor claims fraud in Bareilly district. Additionally, the investigation officer has lodged an FIR against the culprit, and now examining whether the road accident case was actually a genuine one or a fraud for financial gain. The case began with a road accident death claim against SGIC for Rs 12 lakh in 2018. On August 26, 2018, an FIR was registered for a road…

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Indian equities likely to stay buoyant next year; Pvt banks, capital goods, digital commerce to see strong earnings growth

Vijay Raman

The Indian equity markets remained resilient for a major part of CY 2024, despite challenges posed by sticky inflation, weaker than expected Q2FY25 earnings, general elections outcome, FII outflows and global geopolitical uncertainty. In calendar year 2024, bellwether indices – Nifty 50 and Sensex generated positive returns of 14.32% and 12.55% respectively. While indices related to different market capitalization – Large, Mid and Small represented by Nifty 100, Nifty Mid Cap 150 and Nifty Small Cap 250 were up by 17.80%, 27.60% and 30.71% respectively on an absolute basis. (Data…

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