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Illusions about distance education degreesedit
Some distance education institutions like IGNOU and the Institution of Engineers offer courses with higher standards than our many regular universities. The completion of degrees in these institutions is far tougher than it is in our regular colleges. And it has been proved that the majority of our regular college students cannot clear the examinations and evaluation system of these institutions.
Institution of Engineers (IEI)PHE’s CCDU unit celebrates World Water Dayedit
Communication and Capacity Development Unit, WSSO, Department of PHE, I&FC Jammu today celebrated the World Water Day by organising a seminar here at Institution of Engineers (India), Centre. The event was organized in collaboration with Swarangan Meditation Charitable Trust (NGO) to highlight the UN theme on World Water Day ‘Leaving no one behind.’ Hundreds of students of Government College for Women Parade and Government College for Women Gandhi Nagar participated in the programme.
Institute of EngineersInstitution of Engineersedit
Noted litterateur Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK) releases four books authored by Dr. K. Leela Prakash, Director of Dr. K. Krishnamurthy Research Foundation, and speaks on the book ‘Lekhanollasa’; Sanskrit Scholar Dr. H.V. Nagaraja Rao will speak on ‘Mohamudgara’; Retired English Professor Dr. C. Naganna on ‘Jeevana Sanjeevana’ and Music Professor Dr. C. A. Sridhar on ‘Satyam Sivam Sundaram, Institution of Engineers, JLB Road, 5 pm.
Institute of EngineersFirst ankle exoskeleton that could be worn under clothes without restricting motionedit
The study was published online in the journal of IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. The study has been built upon a successful and widely cited ankle exoskeleton concept from the other researchers in 2015. “We’ve shown how an unpowered ankle exoskeleton could be redesigned to fit under clothing and inside/under shoes so it more seamlessly integrates into daily life,” said Matt Yandell, a mechanical engineering Ph.D. student and lead author of the study.
IEEECUSAT Intervention: Kuttamassery GHSS to get 24 Lakhs from IEEEedit
IEEE provides financial assistance against technologically supported proposals for immediate disaster relief and development projects in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Usually, five to ten projects, cost ranging from US $ 20,000 to 40,000 are sanctioned worldwide. Financial assistance for cyclone hit Haiti, aid for Nepal, damaged by earthquake, and help for Bangladesh reeling under the Rohingya refugees crisis are a few instances of IEEE help in the past years.
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What is General Purpose Artificial Intelligenceedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest industry today. Billions of dollars are being spent worldwide to research and develop new technologies in the field of AI. One of the biggest goals of these researches is to develop General Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). What is GPAI (Artificial Intelligence)
AIIs your home a smart homeedit
With the explosion of the internet, Internet of Things (IoT), the concept of Smart Homes or technology enabled homes is one of the most significant innovations in the real estate market; and it will drive the future. In the initial phase, smart homes in the Indian real estate market could predominantly be seen in the luxury segment. But today even the midsegment homes are equipped with smart home features. (Internet of Things)
IoTSmart HomeHow Cloud Technology Has Transformed Data Storageedit
We regularly hear (and say) buzzwords like big data, AI, Internet of Things (IoT)but the modern day individual might not realize just how much data they use and collect every day. Think about how many apps you use for todo lists and messaging programs, your daily exchange of videos and pictures, or all of your work and personal devices. (Internet of Things)
AIData StorageIoTEverything you need to know about the new Cloudera Data Platformedit
It has to support multifunction analytics: from streaming and big data ingest to IoT and machine learning It has to support every conceivable cloud delivery mechanism: private cloud, public cloud, multicloud, hybrid, onprem and containerised deployments, all with a common metadata catalog and schema.
Big DataIoTMachine LearningEmbracing Digital Disruptionedit
A universal phenomenon, digital disruption is driving economic and customer value across industries in India as well. A roundtable of industry stalwarts saw them welcome the impact of digital disruption as a positive for an evolving and growing economy like Indias. (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligencedigital disruptionDigital Dose For Pharmaedit
Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, 3D printing and blockchain are transforming the pharmaceutical industry world over. Indian pharma also undergoes similar changes, although at a slow pace.
AIBlockchainIoTPharmaRoboticsPreparation for The Futureedit
By Devendra Kumar
The Policy envision to promote domestic manufacturing and exports; incentives for components manufacturing; incentives for high-tech mega projects such as semiconductor fabrication; to encourage new units and expansion of existing ones; to promote R&D in electronics, incentivize Start-ups and emerging technology areas such as 5G, loT, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Drones, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, Photonics and Nano-based devices and incentives for skilled manpower.
5GAIIoTMachine LearningIoT helps utilise waste water at in mall, flatsedit
By Sunitha Rao R
less than 3.8 lakh litres of water is recycled at Orion Mall every day, thanks to the deployment of a Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart technology developed by a startup. Spread over 8.2 lakh sq ft and housing 200 commercial units, the mall requires 4 lakh litres daily and 3.8 lakh of this gets recycled and is used for cooler tower and the air-conditioning system. Fresh water consumption is halved every day.
IoTHow To Apply Machine Learning And Big Data To Event Processingedit
By Ambika Choudhary
The rise of merging technologies is leading the globe towards a data-centric platform where Big Data is gaining more and more prominence. With the growth of cloud and Internet of Things (IoT), large amounts of data is stored every day in platforms like Hadoop. That is why the much-hyped big data frameworks are leveraged with machine learning frameworks to find meaningful patterns from these data.
Big DataIoTMachine LearningFrom IoT to Machine Learning, Latest Data Trends Enveloping Technology Landscapeedit
By Smriti Srivastava
Internet of Things (IoT) IoT is no more a theoretical chapter to stay on the drawing board rather it has come into practical existence in the smart world with the emergence of cloud platforms, cheap sensors, and machine learning. Moreover, IoT enables automation with ML making split-second decisions based on real-time data. IoT in recent times will not only give smart factories but also voluminous data to back decision making in product management/engineering.
IoTMachine LearningChennai can become destination for AI projectsedit
Similarly, the next big disruptive force in the industry is touted to be blockchain. Chennai based AI and blockchain-based software products firm Intain recently launched two new products in the above mentioned fields. News Today spoke with Siddhartha S, the founder and CEO of the company to learn more.
AIBlockchainBig data analytics & AI can transform Indian agriculture, state expertsedit
Big data analytics, Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) can spur the efficiency on Indian farmlands. “It can augment agricultural production, mitigate climate change issues, and make agri-supply chain management more efficient,” stated experts at the two-day international conference on Emerging scenarios in Agriculture, organised by Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) They highlighted that agribusiness was challenged.
AIBig Data analyticsBlockchainIndia inching towards becoming a datarich country: Richard Healdedit
By Kalpana Pathak
There is a lot of complementarity in the number of areas between the UK and IndiaOne of the aspirations that the Indian government has stated is that they want 40% of the service provision around AI to be delivered by Indian companies over the next few years (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial IntelligenceDataFree WiFi at coffee shop can put you in soupedit
In fact, hackers often use public WiFi networks for the purposes of hacking into confidential information and data of users who log into these WiFi networks without understanding the cyber security ramifications of the same, Pavan Duggal, one of the nations top cyber law experts, told IANS.
CyberSecurityAutomated tech can detect eye surface canceredit
Researchers have developed an automated, noninvasive technique for diagnosing eye surface cancer, which may reduce the need for biopsies, prevent therapy delays and make treatment far more effective for patients. (Artificial Intelligence)
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The Li-ion Battery In Your EV Could Be Unethically Sourced — Amnesty International Steps Inedit
Electric cars might be clean and green but as it turns out, their power source is not ethical. Amnesty International has sent a notification to manufacturers of electric vehicles, asking them to come up with an ethical battery within the next five years.
EVEV BatteryIndia lacks ecosystem for electric cars: Volkswagen officialedit
India does not have a “clear vision” and “ecosystem” in place for the promotion of electric cars, German auto major Volkswagen’s senior executive said. Steffen Knapp, director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars (India), also said that the government needs to provide subsidies to make the electric vehicle (EV) segment attractive for the industry to invest in India.
Electric CarAutomobile production, domestic sales decline marginally in Februaryedit
By TE Narasimhan
“Although the government has announced the implementation FAME II incentives for electric vehicles, the overall sentiment of uncertainty for the short term has taken precedence. Vehicle manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has revised growth forecasts and reduced targets.
AutomobileFAME IIAuto LPG body says govt missing out on low-hanging fruits amid EV-pushedit
“Auto LPG can gain immediate and significant traction if the government looks beyond EVs as well and reward clean transport holistically. Among others, there are a few key areas which could have an immediate impact on the rollout of this clean fuel: being a reduction of GST on this fuel, its kits, LPG vehicles and a tweak in the Type Approval Norms for LPG and CNG kits,” Gupta said.
EVElectric bikes may get costlier under new FAME regimeedit
As finer details of the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric & Hybrid vehicles (FAME) scheme emerge, twowheeler manufacturers are beginning to feel that the subsidy system under the new regime will end up making the vehicles more expensive in comparison to FAMEI. (Electric Vehicles)
electric two wheelersElectric VehcilesFAME IICity to get 131 charging stations for electric vehiclesedit
By Dipak K Dash
The capital will get 131 public charging stations for electric vehicles to address the concerns of potential buyers and to ensure that people have access to recharging facilities in their vicinity. (Electric Vehicles)
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Digital India: Its Good to be WellConnectededit
The Digital India programme, launched in July 2015, has changed the narrative of India. Interventions like the BharatNet digital cable network have pushed digital connectivity to rural areas with 3,12,526 km of cable being laid over the last five years. (Reskilling)
Digital IndiaReskillingEmerging job roles in the field of autonomous vehiclesedit
In India, firms like Infosys, KPIT and Ola are among the many players experimenting with parts of autonomous car technology and have already started to provide new solutions in this space. Besides these firms, newer names are also dipping their toes in the self-driving engineering and autonomous technology space such as Flux Auto, Fisheyebox, Netradyne, Swaayatt Robots, and Ati Motors, to name a few.
Autonomous MobilityJob OpportunitiesWhere are all the jobs goneedit
Finding work has been a challenge in the current economic scenario. The Union governments efforts to try and suppress the job data numbers of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) for over two years have drawn political flak. For those who are wondering where all the jobs have gone, or could come from, this book offers certain plausible answers. (Internet of Things)
Future of JobsIoTFuture Of Tech: AI Isnt A Danger To Society, You Can Train & Get A Job Without Degree Says IBMedit
By Jayash Shinde
Animals can see danger better than humans. Elephants, particularly, can sense a tsunami hours before it hits. Can this insight be used to better predict tsunamis and setup alert systems that save lives One hundred percent. (Artificial Intelligence)
AIFuture of JobsArtificial Intelligence A boon or a bane for employmentedit
The time to time innovations in technology has resulted in the creation of new computer science, known as Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence can simply be scribbled down as the replica of human where the intelligence of a human is imbibed in it. The word intelligence is often mistaken and entitled for the highest scorer in class or the one pursuing smarter profession rather it is much more like a symphony of notes where every note is played on a different instrument of comprehension.
AIemployabilityA staggering 80% of engineers in India are unemployable: Reportedit
According to a job assessment platform Aspiring Minds, over 80% of engineers in India are unemployable due to lack of advanced digital skills. Dominated by theory based assessments, only 40% of engineers opt for internships for practical knowledge. (Artificial Intelligence)
employabilityEngineersAI will eliminate 80% of project management tasks by 2030: Gartneredit
By 2030, 80 per cent of the work of today’s project management (PM) discipline will be eliminated as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on traditional PM functions such as data collection, tracking and reporting, according to Gartner. “AI is going to revolutionise how program and portfolio management (PPM) leaders leverage technology to support their business goals.
AIFuture of Workprogram and portfolio managementWill you lose your job?edit
By Riju Mehta
Automation and artificial intelligence have signalled distress for many employees. As per a survey on the future of jobs in India by EY and Nasscom, technology adoption will change the job scenario by 2022. So what are the indicators that you could be replaced by a machine? “The roles that require manual intervention, follow a standardised procedure and are repeatable will be impacted.
AIAutomationFuture of JobsTop Skills To Acquire In 2019edit
Machine learning A firm uses data to profit through machine learning (ML) skills. It includes data science skills like R/Python, data modelling and validation techniques, and implementing machine learning libraries and algorithms
Machine LearningUpskillingHow automation creating an opportunity to live and work betteredit
What will happen if we don’t rethink the way we design and make things? If you look at infrastructure in the developed world, there’s much that needs to be redone: Bridges are crumbling, roads are in trouble. In emerging countries, new infrastructure needs to be built including rail, roads, tunnels, and bridges. At the same time, we must confront the reality of less— fewer natural resources, less space, less waste — because there’s simply not enough raw materials or money available to do things the way they’ve always been done.
AutomationFuture of WorkDigital thrust propels Indias rise to become the most preferred offshoring location, says reportedit
The industry also has an increasing number of startups with 5,0005,200 new companies, making India the world 3rd largest startup hub. These new digital companies are working on very niche technologies like AI, blockchain, robotics, etc.
AIBlockchainJob OpportunitiesRoboticsDigital enterprise: Tech Mahindra reskilled over half of its workforceedit
As part of its TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra is investing heavily in reskilling its employees in digital and next generation technologies like blockchain, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, automation and 5G. It is reskilling employees through a fourtier internal training programme and partnerships with online education partners like Pluralsight, edX.org and FutureSkills.
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VP Naidu calls for reorienting of higher education system to make globally competitiveedit
Asserting that knowledge would be the driver of Indian Economy, he called for reorienting of the higher education system to make it globally competitive. ‘The overhauling of the education system should totally eliminate the colonial mindset and teach real history, ancient civilization, culture and heritage and instil the values of nationalism among the students,’ he said.
Higher EducationIs Computational Thinking a skill of futureedit
The most important function of education is to prepare our students for a future, about which we know a little. “The ways in which the upcoming generations work, interact, and communicate with technology will continue to evolve at a rapid pace.
SkillingEducation should be based on conceptual learningedit
Before writing the book Comprehensive physical science, I have visited many educational institutions (…Before writing the book Comprehensive physical science, I have visited many educational institutions ( College, school and coaching centre) where I have observed that teaching strategy of the faculties and learning method of students are based on rote memorisation of concept.
EducationKerala government dragging its feet on including AI in the school curriculumedit
By Krishnachand K
Even as the CBSE schools took one step ahead by introducing the future technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the curriculum of Class 8, 9 and 10 from next academic year, the state schools are lagging in introducing the technology as a subject in the curriculum.
AICurriculumEducationCBSE to introduce artificial intelligence, yoga as new subjectsedit
Tje CBSE will introduce artificial intelligence (AI), early childhood care education and yoga as new subjects in school curriculum from the upcoming academic session, an official said. A decision to introduce the three subjects was taken at a recent meeting of the board’s governing body, he said.
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