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As part of his fiery Independence Day speech, PM Narendra Modi said that India is poised for record economic growth and is a land of reform, perform and transform. He likened the Indian economy to “an elephant starting to run” (IMF). In stark contrast to this economic vision, the newly released Srikrishna committee’s (SKC’s) draft bill adopts a very bureaucratic, impractical and protectionist attitude towards data protection and privacy.
T V Ramachandran: Hon. fellow of the IET (London)Dr G. Satheesh Reddy appointed Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDOedit
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He is an Honorary Fellow of CSI & Project Management Association of India, Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering, IET (UK), Associate Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, USA and many other Academies/scientific bodies in the country and abroad.
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Enter to learn and learn to achieve is the driving force behind Institute of Aeronautical Engineeringedit
There are about 76,473 books, 20,665 individual titles, nearly 84 National Journals and 479 International Journals, 2715 back volumes, and e-journals from Elsevier (Science Direct), Springer, ASME, ASCE and IEEE (ASPP) and the like. Apart from this, the students have an exclusive access to DELNET for resource sharing. The library is open for 10 hours on weekdays and even on Sundays.
IEEEStudents bring light to relief campsedit
They were fabricating waterproof LED lamps for the flood-affected languishing at relief camps. The initiative, spearheaded by the student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), aims at supplying high intensity, low voltage LED lamps to relief camps. Project Candela was prompted by the shortage
IEEECountry heading towards sustainable growthedit
Prominently present were Dr Kapil Chandrayan, President of CDR, Dr Vinayak Deshpande, former Vice-Chancellor of RTMNU, Dr Dilip Mase, President of The Institution of Engineers and Dr Milind Pathak, Secretary. “We take pride in our services sector which contributes 56 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country while agriculture and manufacturing contribute the remaining 44 per cent.
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Four things other than cryptocurrency that blockchain can do for youedit
We all have heard at least one description of what blockchain is, and perhaps that description had something to do with money or cryptocurrency. But, blockchain technology has broader applications than cryptocurrencies. In the future, blockchain technology could be a part of many everyday business-to-business transactions, including those powered by enterprise applications.
Block ChainThe Future of Blockchain Technologyedit
The technology that not only supports cryptocurrencies but is also apt for businesses, Blockchain has gathered a lot of traction very recently. Eliminating the intermediate authorities, Blockchain has gained prominence in various sectors including financial services, banking, insurance, retail, cloud, and IoT. This helps in streamlining the businesses and governance and non-profit activity. When it comes to the future of Blockchain, it is likely said that it is the Future.
Block ChainSmart cities revolution to boost employment in Indiaedit
Smart cities have emerged as a potential job creator in the past few months. Many new-age profiles are likely to witness potential growth especially in the areas of ICT (Information Communication Technology), Data Management & Analytics and e-Governance.
Smart CitiesWhat is in store for enterprises going through the Intelligent Automation journey?edit
Intelligent automation (IA) is the fastest growing technology with the greatest power for disruption. Faced with enormous IA opportunities, what is in store for enterprises going through the IA journey?
Intelligent AutomationHow Artificial Intelligence Is Addressing Real World Physics Problemsedit
Artificial Intelligence has begun to make its mark in the fields of science, including physics, to solve some of the greatest problems that are otherwise difficult, time-consuming, or even impossible for humans. This article lists some of the application areas in physics where artificial intelligence has been largely explored.
Artificial IntelligenceDramatic shift in technology, artificial intelligence has created disruption in industries: Mohandas Paiedit
The society now needs to “reconfigure’ itself to understand and adjust in the technology driven era, he told PTI, adding India is ten years behind the impact as compared to developed nations.
Artificial IntelligenceIoT privacy concerns are too alarming to ignore: GlobalDataedit
The potential privacy implications which come with the advent of IoT are too alarming to ignore, warns UK-based leading data and analytics company GlobalData
IoTPrivacyHow IoT Is Disrupting The Logistics Sectoredit
IoT (Internet of Things) is not just a buzzword in the field of technology today, it is already underway as we get to see its practical implementation in the corporate world. IoT is a network of embedded electronic devices equipped with software that communicate with each other in real time via the internet. It consists of a connected ecosystem that transmits information about the physical environment beyond the limits of traditional devices like desktop, tablets and mobiles.
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Big boost to EVs in India: Govt confirms subsidies for all vehicles including electric carsedit
The roadmap for the second phase of FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles) India scheme has been finalised. This will include an investment of about Rs 5,500 crore over five years while providing subsidy support for all types of electric vehicles, PTI reported. The inter-ministerial panel has concluded that subsidies will be available to all categories of electric vehicles – two-, three- and four-wheelers – in order to promote green vehicles and check pollution.
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles: Government raises incentives under FAME-II to Rs 5,500 croreedit
All electric vehicles will now be eligible to receive subsidy under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (and Hybrid) vehicles (FAME) scheme as the Finance Ministry has raised allocation to Rs 4,500 crore.
Electric VehiclesWill EV battery segment take the ‘lead’?edit
With the evolution of the e-vehicle market, demand for its inputs, too, has spiked in the past few years. More specifically, demand for batteries is forecast to see significant growth.
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Engineering colleges should adopt and adapt syllabus: AICTE chairmanedit
In a bid to improve the quality of technical education in the country, it is important to have a curriculum that meets the requirement of the industry, Prof Anil D Sahasrabudhe, chairman, AICTE.
EngineeringEducation and career: What you study is not what you are (Comment)edit
In India, the concepts of “higher education” and “career planning” are often conflated. Parents think of higher education choices as determinants of a child’s career, expecting a clear and direct connection between what their child will study and what his or her career will be.
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India’s first inter state connected wind power project commissioned, says MNREedit
State run Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) had conducted India’s first auction of wind power projects in February 2017 in which tariff of Rs 3.46 was discovered, which was much lower than feed in tariffs in vogue those days, a ministry statement said.
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