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MVJCE Student Wins Gold At All India Student Design Competitionedit
In the mission to help students earn recognition, the competition also aims at promoting engineering design and research in India. The competition was open to all students studying in final/pre-final year leading to BE / B.Tech / ME / MTech /MS or equivalent courses in engineering or have passed section ‘A’ Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (IEI).
Institution of Engineers (IEI)Industry News: Information and Communications
DATA IS THE NEW LIFELINE OF ORGANIZATIONSedit
In this era of big data and analytics, the question which arises in most of the organizations is “Why big data capability framework is critical?”. The reasons would be simple, most of the organizations will have to address value and place bets to thrive in the market.
Big Data analyticsIoT, telecom and the processes for the seamless rolloutedit
The most fundamental part of the IoT would be a mesh of network infrastructure to provide the basic connectivity to business to connect machines, sensors with very high QoS. And this is the least expected out of telecom service providers and 5G. Here we focus on process more around IoT enablement rather than infrastructure around connectivity.
IoTTelecomHow data science will impact the future of industries?edit
How often have you heard the term ‘data science’? Attend a tech conference, watch any leading corporation’s Chairman or MD at an annual meeting, or simply indulge in a discussion with your manager, and you will realize how much this term is in prevalence.
Data ScienceMachines and humans—how well they work together may be the key to our futureedit
The shrinking separation between man and machine is not just physical. How we interact with machines has also evolved to feel less separate and more organic. Early computers were programmed with wires, plugs and switches, and then punch cards—stiff paper with holes representing computer code.
Artificial IntelligenceIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Smart mobility solutions: Ably managed last mile transport need of the houredit
With the cities expanding and aspirations of our young population on the rise, few would like to drive the auto / e-rickshaws. They may demand more respectable jobs. Also with smartness being introduced in the cities, the chaos created by these modes of transport may have to be dispensed with.
smart mobilityWho will lead India’s transition in adopting electric vehicles?edit
In order to reduce rising oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions, the government of India is considering a 30 per cent penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) across two-wheelers and four-wheelers throughout the country by 2030. It has been providing substantial support in that endeavour. However, catapulting this transition from fossil fuel-based towards electric-based transport systems will also require altering the mobility-related consumer behaviour.
Electric VehiclesEven the World’s Biggest Miners Are Switching to Electric Vehiclesedit
Taking about 30 minutes to drive from top to bottom, there’s ample opportunity for the world’s biggest miner to test electric SUVs in a bid to cut both costs and pollution, including potentially harmful diesel emissions. BHP will make a decision by the middle of next year whether to extend the program across a 240-strong fleet of light vehicles at the South Australia operation.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Private sector can help boost higher education quality in India: JGU VCedit
With higher education institutions in India, barring a handful struggling to make a mark at the global level, Vice chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, Haryana, Professor C. Raj Kumar, is vouching for greater engagement from the private sector to improve both quality and access to higher education in India.
Higher EducationHow The Education Sector Is Using Data Analytics To Revamp Pedagogyedit
The education system in India is very biased. It has a common structure for every kind of student in the class when each student has a different learning capability. Everyone is subject to the curriculum that is meant for one kind of a group, but not every student has the same potential to study. The study system is not personalised to the potential and need of every individual student.
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Blockchain-Powered Renewable Energy Certificate Trading Platform Opened in Singaporeedit
Singapore’s SP Group, an energy utility group, has launched one of the world’s first blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate (REC) marketplace at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Energy Business Forum (AEBF).
BockchainRenewable EnergySolar power projects worth Rs 28,000 crore facing viability risksedit
Nearly half of the solar power generation capacity worth Rs 28,000 crore currently under implementation in India is facing viability risk because of the continuous fall in the value of the Rupee. The currency depreciation has made imported solar modules costlier and has increased the cost of setting up solar power projects.
Solar EnergyCoal, renewables would complement each other for meeting India’s increasing energy demandedit
Amidst the mounting thrust on renewable energy, India has witnessed record coal production in the past four years. The statistic assumes importance in the middle of a popular rhetoric to write off coal. But it’s imperative to understand the core tenets of India’s energy needs before jumping the gun.
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