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New visa renewal rule spells trouble for Indian engineers in Kuwaitedit
By Rajesh Abraham
his is a policy matter taken up by the Kuwait government, and we need to pursue the matter at the Union government level,” said Namboothiri. Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) Kerala State Centre chairman N Rajkumar said that IEI will take up the matter with KSE. “I had already raised the issue at our national council. I’m given to understand that the MoU between IEI and KSE is due for renewal.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)SREC Warangal inks MoU with Purdue Universityedit
Highlighting the MoU and its objectives Madhukar Reddy, secretary of SR Engineering College said: “We found great synergy between SREC and EPICS in IEEE, Purdue University to strengthen pre-university student education and ways in which engineering can solve community problems identified by not-for-profit organisations.”
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Tech boost: Unlocking the benefits of digital techedit
By Sudhir Chowdhary
India’s GDP growth has been supported by initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, which has brought about a boom in Indian manufacturing. The Internet of Things (IoT) has played a significant role in this growth, with the fields of analytics, data science, and big data estimated to generate $2 billion annually in revenues, growing at a CAGR of 23.8%. As the principal partner to the CII, Tata Communications will bring expertise in providing customers and partners with world-class digital infrastructure and services.
Digital TechnologyIoTMaking India smarter: 4 must-have technologies that are integral to building smart citiesedit
The Internet of Things: Smartphones, personal computers, ACs, fridges, even entire houses – literally everything today is connected to the Internet. Gartner estimates that there are, at present, 8.4 billion interconnected things currently in use, a number which could exceed 20 billion by the end of this decade. Smart cities can leverage the potential that this augmented connectivity provides to eliminate service delivery challenges, streamline utilities and processes, and optimise resource utilisation.
IoTSmart CitiesIndia’s GDP in 2021edit
In 2017, about 4 per cent of India’s GDP was derived from digital products and services created directly through the use of digital technologies like mobility, cloud, internet of things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft India President said.
AICloud TechnologyIoTIndia can play pivotal role in global fourth Industrial revolution: World Economic Forum officialedit
With more than 50 per cent of its population is under the age of 27, India can play a pivotal role in shaping the global fourth Industrial revolution in a responsible, scalable and inclusive manner, Brende said in a blog on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s website. The combination of technological breakthroughs such as artificial intelligence, blockchains and Internet of Things is the fourth industrial revolution.
Fourth Industrial RevolutionIoTFor Indian banks, rapid digitisation is not an option but a necessityedit
To stay ahead, banks need cloud and analytics in the back office; APIs and Play software in the middle office; and Internet of Things (IoT) as well as mobile phones in the front office. All these technologies clubbed together make Open Banking possible. In Open Banking, customers can review services and APIs can evaluate customers’ data thereby increasing transparency and helping banks develop products and services that lead to better client experience and increased revenue.
AnalyticsBankingCloud TechnologyIoTFlipkart bets big on IoT-powered devices, IT News, ET CIOedit
E-commerce major Flipkart is betting big on IoT-powered devices like wearables and smart home solutions and is working with large Indian and global brands to expand these niche categories. “Home automation category is at a nascent stage in India. For the category to scale up, we need big brands…
IoTsmartSmart HomeDigital transformation to add $154Bn to India’s GDP by 2021: Microsoftedit
“In 2017, about 4 per cent of India’s GDP was derived from digital products and services created directly through the use of digital technologies like mobility, cloud, internet of things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI),” Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari told reporters here.
AIIoTAI, Cloud, Internet of Things, etc only to get bigger in India: Microsoft India’s Maheshwariedit
Microsoft India president Anant Maheswari says that although India is gradually opening up to technology, a lot more is waiting to be explored.
AICloud TechnologyInterent of Things25 EU Countries Sign AI Pact In A Bid To Compete With US, Asiaedit
By Prajakta Hebbar
With the US and Asian countries progressing in the new tech areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, and internet of things, among others, the European politicians are trying to catch up. In fact, the EU countries who have signed the pact are also nudging their public and private sectors towards AI progress by earmarking public funds and nudging companies to invest in technologies like robotics and medical applications that process huge amounts of data.
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When marketing luxury vehicles, electric is no longer a bad wordedit
Bentley debuted its Bentayga Hybrid, a mid-six-figure SUV that can run 31 miles on purely electric power, last month at the Geneva Auto Show. (The 5,400-pound SUV isn’t exactly an econobox, but the hybrid badge certainly adds a feeling of green-tinged do-goodery—both for drivers and for onlookers who know what it means.) By 2025, all Bentley cars will offer some version of an electric drivetrain, Hallmark says. That includes its growling 12-cylinder Continental GT line, the latest generation of which is due out before summer.
Electric VehiclesIndia looks towards S America for lithium for EVsedit
By Humma Siddiqui
With An Eye on achieving an all-electric car fleet by 2030, India has started reaching out to the ‘Lithium Triangle’ in South Americato meet the demand for the metal used in batteries for electric vehicles. The ‘Lithium Triangle’, comprising Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, are also members of International Solar Alliance (ISA), an initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which fosters South-South Cooperation. India’s push for electric cars will help to cut its oil import bills.
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Why it is important to fast-track higher education reformedit
By Jintendra K Das
The drive to attain the label of ‘world-class institution’ is becoming stronger by the day, particularly as a credibility measure, considering the relatively poor image of Indian institutions in the international arena. The drive to attain the label of ‘world-class institution’ is becoming stronger by the day, particularly as a credibility measure, considering the relatively poor image of Indian institutions in the international arena. The active presence of international accreditation agencies in India is an indication of this.
AccreditationNITI Aayog’s northeast forum highlights ‘HIRA’ for developmentedit
The focus of development projects in the region will be based on the concept of “HIRA” which stands for Highways, Internet ways, Railways and Airways. Talking to media, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar said, the emphasis will also be given on education, health and skill development in the region. He further said that there is also a planning for UDAN three through which the state capitals will be interconnected
Skill DevelopmentLow skilled workers to face disadvantage as robotics, AI take over: ADBedit
Emerging technologies such as robotics, three-dimensional printing, AI, and the Internet of things (IoT) will help drive future prosperity. Yet they also pose challenges for workers as gradually it is becoming technically feasible to automate more complex service tasks such as customer support.
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Once-hot material graphene could be next battery breakthroughedit
The next big thing for batteries may have fizzled out years ago. Remember graphene? The advanced material — made up of a lattice of carbon atoms — may be poised for a comeback, albeit a quiet one, Bloomberg New Energy Finance analyst Julia Attwood said in a presentation at the BNEF Future of Energy Summit on Tuesday. Researchers are studying ways to use graphene in batteries, and the material has the potential to significantly boost performance in a much-needed technology.
battery technologyTapping solar energy from everywhere possibleedit
The city has a rooftop solar potential of 1,730 MW of which 1,193 MW can be generated from residential areas. This could lead to a reduction of power demand in the city by approximately 15%. Joint effort These were some of the observations of the study Rooftop Revolution: Unleashing Hyderabad’s Solar Potential, a joint effort of Greenpeace India and Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute.
Renewable EnergySolar EnergyFirst commercial offshore wind farmedit
The National Institute of Wind Energy has invited EoIs for development of India’s maiden commercial offshore wind farm. The proposed 400 sq km area identified to set up 1,000 MW of wind capacity is near the Pipavav port at the gulf of Khambhat, off the Gujarat coast. A designated government agency would sign 2 5 year PPA, backed by a payment security mechanism, with the successful bidders.
Renewable EnergyEnergy in news on April 11edit
Down To Earth Gujarat to get India’s largest solar park In the same area, where a 200MW wind park stands, a 5,000MW solar park is to come up. This will be done in Dholera, which is around 80kms from Ahmedabad. Read here Solar panels to be installed on rivers, dams Since Maharashtra government is short of land to construct big solar plants, it will now let private companies install some panels on water bodies like rivers, dams, canals and ponds for a project aimed at generating 2,000MW power.
Solar EnergyCabinet approves HQ pact with International Solar Allianceedit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval to an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for India serving as its host country. The Headquarters Agreement, signed by the External Affairs Ministry and the ISA on March 26, will institutionalise the functional arrangements between India and the alliance, according to an official statement.
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