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Top Scholarships for B. Tech Students in Indiaedit
This scholarship is presented by IET for 2nd & 3rd year Engineering candidates in India. The scholarship’s total value is INR 8 lacs and is awarded to a group of candidates only.
scholarshipPublic Wi-Fi is a win-win for alledit
The new National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) has raised the clarion call to connect all Indians together through their ‘Broadband for All’ proposal. This initiative will greatly advance India’s position of socio-economic progress on the global digital stage.
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GATE 2018 Registration Update: Application Submission Last Date Extended, Know Details Hereedit
Integrated Master’s degree programme or dual degree programme in engineering / technology (Five year programme) Int. MSc/Int BS-MS: Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B. S./ M. S. Programme Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch.): BE/BTech/BArch equivalent examinations of professional societies, recognised by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India)
Institution of Engineers India(IEI)Start of IETE National Council in Amravatiedit
Inauguration of IETE National Council, Union Minister of State Hansraj Ahir inaugurated the function. Ram Meghe was on Saturday in the Institute of Technology and Research. The 61st National Conference, which was organized for two days, was attended by the participants of the Chandrayaan mission of India and the presence of ISRO scientists.
IETENew sugar-powered sensor to detect and prevent diseasesedit
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The sensor developed by Subhanshu Gupta, an assistant professor at the Washington University in the US, and colleagues uses a biofuel cell and harvests glucose from body fluids to run. The sensor, described in IEEE Transactions of Circuits and Systems journal, has a unique integration of the biofuel cell with electronics to process physiological and biochemical signals with high sensitivity.
IEEEThe Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Mysuru Local Centreedit
The Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Mysuru Local Centre World Habitat Day-2018, talk on theme ‘Municipal Solid Waste Management’ by MCC Zonal Environment Engineer S. Mythri, IEI Mysuru Chairman M. Chinnaswamy presides, Institution premises, JLB Road, 6 pm
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What are the disruptions digital transformation is bringingedit
By Arup Dasgupta
disruptions digital transformation is bringing Digital technology has made and is making inroads into society since the early 1970s. However, with the advances in computation technology and science, communications and sensor technologies, the pace of digital transformation has accelerated and is creating a disruption in society. Industrial Revolution 4.0 is a better term to explain this phenomenon.
Digital TransformationFourth Industrial RevolutionIndia’s 5G preparedness: A daunting task aheadedit
By Soumik Dey
A recent survey on Information and communications technology (ICT) penetration worldwide figured that, in India, despite its demand for high data volumes, only 20 per cent of mobile phone users in the 15-65 years age category use the internet on their mobile devices. The data gap between urban and rural India is about 22 per cent, according to the After Access: ICT Access and use in India and Global South survey’.
5G TechnologyDoctors, engineers innovate for low-cost healthcare atedit
The Biomedical Engineering and Technology incubation Center (BETiC) at IIT-Bombay Friday kickstarted a Medical Device Innovation Camp (MEDIC) to enable doctors and engineers innovate for low-cost healthcare. This year, MEDIC has brought together 60 participants from across the country, including doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, managers and teachers to brainstorm and develop novel solutions for 15 unmet clinical needs curated from different hospitals.
HealthcareData hungry applications to emerge in 5G era: Unlimit CEOedit
By Muntazir Abbas
Fifth-generation technology or 5G rollout would benefit every sector, and it would also ensure robust connectivity for mission critical applications and next generation of Internet of Things (IoT), believes Reliance ADAG IoT arm, Unlimit’s chief executive Juergen Hase. In an interaction with ET Telecom’s Muntazir Abbas, Hase said that data hungry applications will emerge in the future and 5G is poised to serve these opportunities, and the company, he said, is ready to support any 5G-based IoT technology demonstrations and proof of concepts.
5G TechnologyIoT5G roll out will be a game changer in India’s ICT sector: Expertsedit
By Abhinav Singh
Experts believe that the rollout of 5G would be a game changer not just because of its higher speed and better response capabilities, but because it would transform the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) delivery platforms such as extreme mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine communication (MMC) and critical machine communication (CMC), which will play a transforming role in several industry segments.
5G TechnologyTelecommunicationNew industrial policy to encompass AI, IoT: DIPP officialedit
The new industrial policy which will be announced soon will encompass the use of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and IoT, said a top official of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. Speaking at the 13th edition of ‘Annapoorna World of Food India 2018’, organized by FICCI in association with Koelnmesse GmBH, DIPP Joint Secretary Rajiv Aggarwal said the new industrial policy will open new avenues for investments in India.
AIIndustrial policyIoTIt’s A Bot Timeedit
By Prakruthi Maniar
“The novelty of the current batch of humanoids will wear off,” says Jaykrishof nan Asimov. “As scientists, we are excited about exploring how far we can go in creating the perfect humanoid — that mimics a human, shows emotion and understands context in conversation.” The ‘perfect’ humanoid should have artificial intelligence that can independently drive speech and comprehension.
RoboticsIndia may require special courts to try cybercrime casesedit
By Jay Shanker
The advent of IoT certainly adds to the complexity of managing cyberattacks. With the all-pervasive implementation of IoT in Smart Cities and in critical infrastructure, the vulnerability to systemic breakdowns and social tensions will increase. The relation between cybersecurity and IoT is two-way — IoT can be used to strengthen cybersecurity also.
Cyber crimeDigital InfrastructureIoTSmart CitiesHealthcare experts to use blockchain for real drug supplyedit
NITI Aayog has teamed up with Oracle, Apollo Hospitals and Strides Pharma to track drug supply chain using blockchain and IoT solutions. This will be a pilot project for three months. Oracle’s blockchain software permanently registers a drug’s record in the manufacturer’s drug supply chain (serial number, labelling, scanning), leaving no scope for record tampering
BlockchainIoT in HealthcareThere is no magic potion for effecting digital transformationedit
By Leslie D’Monte
Terms like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain or the internet of things (IoT), after all, have to solve a real business or societal problem to make sense. For one, other than blockchain that was conceptualized a decade back, AI, ML, IoT, blockchain, 3D Printing, augmented reality, virtual reality, robotics and automation have been around for over three decades. So why this delayed euphoria?
3D printingAIBlockchainDigital TransformationIoTMachine LearningRoboticsNiti Aayog to set up 500 incubation centres in Madhya Pradeshedit
By Jamal Ayub
There are 153 labs across MP, including 5 in Bhopal. “The labs will acquaint students with equipment such as 3D printers, robotics and electronics development tools, internet-of-things (IoT) and sensors. Activities are designed to spur creativity and go beyond regular curriculum and textbook learning,” said Kant.
3D printingIoTRoboticsHow the Internet of Things is Transforming Digital Marketingedit
New technology will be developed to bolster authentication and encryption techniques to prevent any data breach. This will also impact digital marketers in both positive as well as negative ways. So these were ten ways how the Internet of Things (IoT) could transform digital marketing forever. The world we live in is so interconnected that every aspect of our lives is affected by the presence of the Internet.
IoTEngineering change in societyedit
By Yuvraj Akula
Engineering education in the State will no longer be restricted to mere classroom teaching and projects. It will engage students in social awareness besides resolving social issues that people face. This is after Social Innovation and Engineering Exploration, two new subjects, have been introduced into engineering curriculum on a pilot basis.
engineering educationNew Curricula suggestionCreating winners with Internet of Things appsedit
By Uma Ganesh
Internet of Things (IoT) has been seen as one of the key dimensions of digital transformation for a while now. However, it is yet to scale up and become integral to business processes, particularly in the case of manufacturing oriented firms. The primary concern so far has been with issues related to security, apart from finding the right applications that would deliver meaningful value.
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Incentives aplentyedit
By S Anil Radhakrishnan
Those buying a e-three wheeler would get a subsidy of Rs 30,000 or 25% of its price, whichever is lower, during the first three years from the date it is notified. Other fiscal incentives such as tax-breaks, road tax exemption and free permits for fleet drivers have also been proposed. Non-fiscal incentives include subsidised electricity at Rs 5 to Rs 5.50 a unit for EV charging and exemption in parking fee.
Electric VehiclesElectric mobility is a necessity of our timesedit
By S Anil Radhakrishnan
The government’s decision to accelerate switch-over to electric mobility is a timely decision which would help the State in containing the rising vehicle pollution, says B.G. Sreedevi, scientist at National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (Natpac), an autonomous research institution under the State government.
electric mobilitySuzuki Connect – An Advanced Telematics Solutionedit
Today, we all spend a considerable amount of time in our cars, either being stuck in traffic, long drives or weekend road trips. As a result, it has become crucial to maintain a healthy connection with our cars and with the radical advancements in digital technology, this has also become possible. In its next big step towards improving your driving and car owning experience, Maruti Suzuki has launched Suzuki Connect, a device like no other.
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Revamp higher education to meet today’s needs: Venkaiahedit
Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday called for revamping the higher education by introducing skill-centric academic courses to make graduates self-employed and job-ready. Speaking at the fourth convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology-Goa in the presence of Governor Mridula Sinha at the Kala Academy, Panaji, on Friday morning, Naidu underlined the need on the introduction of certain courses to meet the needs of industries.
Higher EducationSkillingThe influence of technology in the education industry, (Teaching methods)edit
By Ram Manohar
The fourth industrial revolution has brought new technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc. Their technologies are going to completely transform the world and almost all the industries including education industry. Experiential learning will reach a new height with the help of virtual reality and augmented reality. There are many apps already available for this.
AIBlockchainEducationIoTMachine LearningWhy Employee Experience Will Drive Future Of Workedit
By Edgar Dias
Human-machine collaborative workplaces Emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learnings and artificial intelligence (AI) will define the workplace of the future. Smart devices, powered by cloud computing and IoT, are already enabling people to connect with others within the organization and across the world, and complete most tasks virtually.
AIemployabilityIoTMachine LearningTechnology’s role in transforming Indian Education Sectoredit
Further, the launch of a plethora of IT related platforms has generated huge entrepreneurship opportunities and many education startups have sprung up with new and improved versions of e-learning modules in line with the demands and ever changing needs of the students
Education technologyAccreditation warning to tech schoolsedit
By Shubhankar Chowdhury
Speaking at the conference, hosted by Education Promotion Society for India and Association of Professional Academic Institutions, Sahasrabudhe urged for introduction of advanced subjects such as artificial intelligence and internet of things in the engineering curriculum.
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Eye on India: How to make electric vehicles a realityedit
At the recent Global Mobility Summit, Prime Minister Modi outlined his vision for India based on the Seven Cs principles that’s common, connected, convenient, congestion-free, charged, clean and cutting edge. Now according to a joint report by Niti Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute, accelerated adoption of electric and shared vehicles could save USD 60 billion in diesel and petrol costs while cutting down as much as 1 gigatonne of carbon emissions for India by 2030.
Electric VehcilesThe wind dies, but energy data is relentless.edit
Much of the energy sector these days focuses on energy storage — that’s where a lot of innovation is taking place. Because solar and wind energy are intermittent, utilities look for ways to capture the unused power for when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly known, but engineers are also working on storing compressed air generated by using excess solar and wind and releasing it later to power a turbine.
Datawind energyPower tariff soars to a decade high of Rs 17.61/unit in spot marketedit
Power Secretary A K Bhalla last week had said that around this time of the year wind energy suddenly goes down and hydro also starts declining that is where some constraints always come in.
Solar EnergySolar TariffNo takers for solar power? Power minister warns that states are not buying even at lowest rates!edit
By Anupam Chatterjee
About 4 gigawatts of recent solar bids have been scrapped due to high prices discovered, including a 1 gigawatt by Uttar Pradesh and a 500 mega watt by Gujarat. The problems could be exacerbated with the imposition of 25% safeguard duty on import of solar cells/modules, which is seen to make solar power more unattractive to states due to potential rise in prices.
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