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Industry News: Information and Communications
IT industry is facing a bigger game changer today than in the pastedit
Last week, it was announced that N LAKSHMI NARAYANAN would leave Cognizant, the multinational information technology (IT) entity he had co-founded and led, first as chief executive and then as vice-chairman. On March 31, the company announced Narayanan and another Board member would not seek re-election at the annual general meeting.(IOT, CLOUD)
ITCyber Resilience Framework: A must-have for digital responseedit
As an increasing number of products leverage technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), they increase the available surface of attack. While it is almost impossible to build ecosystems that are immune to cyber attacks, the highly connected service industry is stepping up its efforts to address the problem.
Cyber SecurityIoTIoT paves way for consumer engagement in the real world: Avinash Jhangianiedit
By Sangeeta Tanwar
IoT as a technology lends itself to customisation and hence brands should be careful to put in the required filters to ensure that only relevant messages reach a select audience, Avinash Jhangiani tells Sangeeta Tanwar.
IoTIndustry News: Education
Study Abroad: Why Studying Overseas Is A Good Ideaedit
We often hear people recommend Indian Institutes over foreign institutes with the reasoning that India has many premier institutes like IITs and IIMs which offer similar infrastructure and placement opportunities. However, studying abroad has its own benefits
EducationGST to make higher education costlier in private institutions; here’s howedit
By Shivansh Jauri
It is expected that higher education in private colleges will get costlier as soon as GST kicks in. Education services provided by the government will, however, remain tax-free. Here is an explainer on how education becomes taxable and how GST will impact it.
Higher EducationUncategorized
India’s renewable sources of energy securityedit
Objective of this program under mission is to promote off grid applications of solar thermal power such as solar cooker, solar air/water heating system. It also include Concentrated Solar Thermal technologies (CST) for community cooking, process heat and cooling application
Renewable EnergyWind power bids seem unrealisticedit
The recent bid by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to set up 1000 MW wind power plants saw tariffs drop to ₹3.46 per unit. This has set a new benchmark for wind power in India, bringing the overall cost of power down in a rapidly growing economy.
Renewable EnergyPower Grid eyes electric vehicle playedit
By Utpal Bhaskar
Enthused by the market potential for electric vehicles (EV) in India, state-owned Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (PGCIL), the power transmission utility responsible for establishing green energy transmission corridors, is considering setting up charging stations for EVs.
PowerRenewable EnergyIndia’s solar energy capacity expanded by record 5,525 MWedit
By Kaavya Chandrasekaran
India’s solar energy capacity has expanded by a record 5,525.98 MW in 2016-17, according to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE).
Solar EnergyRailways signs agreement with BHEL for 2 MW rooftop solar power Plantedit
The Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuel (IROAF) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have signed an agreement for constructing a 2 Megawatt (MW) roof top power plant at a record low cost of Rs 3.58 crore per Megawatt peak (MWp) under Government of India’s Incentive Scheme.
Solar Energy