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“Art is not what you see but what you make others see” The idea of blending art with nature brings out a fascination not only for artist but also for the viewers. LeafyAffairis one such brand that create terrarium jewellery and crafts that also enables consumer customization. The botanical fashion is made with flowers, seeds and leaves from all over the world. The Bangalore-based online store is run by Supriya Donthi, a home entrepreneur. Her love for nature dates back to her childhood when she was fond of nature and anything related to it. Her passion soon turned into a vocation while she was browsing through pages and came across an absolute stunning piece of jewellery. Before finally deciding to start her own…
Did you know that billionaire Mukesh Ambani has a 600-acre mango farm? In fact, he is India’s largest mango exporter. Let us have a look at the story behind this massive mango farm. The year was 1997. His crude oil refinery at Jamnagar in Gujarat was facing pollution complaints. Protests against Reliance Industries were at their peak and the pollution Control Boards issued warnings. The management of reliance industries had no choice but to find a solution. The entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani saw an opportunity in this crisis. Close to the refinery, Reliance industries set up a mango orchard to control pollution levels in the…
Fuselage Innovations with ‘Make in India’ Drone for Agriculture FUSELAGE INNOVATIONS Fuselage Innovations, a maker of low-cost, make-in-India drones, is looking to revolutionise the agriculture sector. FuseLage Innovations is a startup that combines agriculture with drone technology. Fuselage uses drones to analyse the characteristics of the leaves of each agricultural crop and develop a suitable cultivation method for it. Devan Chandrasekaran and his sister Devika started the company. It started as a project in association with Kerala Agricultural University. Later in 2020, the company was incorporated. Technology Fuselage uses advancing technology that combines two drones: a surveillance drone and an…
India has launched an ambitious strategy to become a major supplier for the world, investing its own USD 10 billion, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, sensing a sizable opportunity in the global semiconductor market. The minister stated that there is a sizable market for semiconductors and India has enormous potential in terms of infrastructure, talent pool, and technology during a session on “Learning from semiconductor supply shocks” at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 held here. We have partnered with numerous colleges to develop the proper talent, and our university system, which creates a lot of talent, is also…
Bollywood actress Malaika Arora is a fitness freak. She often shares fitness tips with her followers on social media handles. A recent report says that Malaika has invested in the healthy dessert startup ‘Get-A-Way.’ The amount has not been disclosed. She will be the startup’s brand ambassador as well. Founded in 2019 by Jash Shah, Pashmi Shah, and Jimmy Shah, Get-A-Way sells low-calorie, high-protein desserts. The product portfolio includes ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, ice creams, and kulfis. With Malaika onboard, Get-A-Way plans to launch healthy desserts such as keto cheesecakes, and vegan gelatos. The startup also has plans to expand…
The Bharti Airtel Group will invest Rs 2,000 crore to install a large hyperscale data centre in Hyderabad. The Bharti Airtel Group will make the capital investment through its data centre arm Nxtra Data Centers for the infrastructure which will further attract investments from their customers, said the statement by Airtel. The hyperscale data centre will be deployed in the next five to seven years. It will have a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW) of IT load for the first phase and incorporate the latest technologies in cooling and security. Telangana Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao said…
Dubai is the most popular destination in the world, says the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. It has been listed as the favourite location of those who want to experience luxury. A popular choice of celebrities and influencers. The location also registered the highest hotel occupancy rate in 15 years by the end of the Dubai Expo. In total, the tourism sector of Dubai contributed $29.4 billion to the economy in 2022. Bali secured second place pushing London to third position. However, London retained the ‘most popular destination in Europe’ tag. Other names in the top-10 list include Rome, Paris, Cancun, Crete, Marrakech, Dominican Republic, and Istanbul. India’s New Delhi bagged 13th place. Tripadvisor declares the awards by analysing…
DEVOT, an EV startup from Jodhpur, showcased the prototype of its electric bike at the 2023 Auto Expo. Powered by a 9.5 KW motor, the bike can achieve a range of 200 kilometres on a single charge and deliver a maximum speed of 120 kmph. The bike will be completely charged within three hours. An ideal option for both daily and long travels. “Our EV bike is the culmination of our team’s diligent research and vision to shape a two-wheeler that not only performs in extreme conditions but also embodies sustainability and excellence. With its state-of-the-art technology and striking configuration, we truly believe that it has the ability to modernise the electric bike segment,” said Varun Deo Panwar, founder and CEO…
Citing defective airbag controllers as the reason, Maruti Suzuki has recalled 17,362 vehicles. Affected models include Alto K10, S-Presso, Grand Vitara, Eeco, Brezza, and Baleno manufactured between December 8, 2022, and January 12, 2023. Authorised workshops of Maruti Suzuki will get in touch with the affected vehicle owners. According to an exchange filing by Maruti Suzuki, there is a possible defect in the affected part, which might result in the non-deployment of the airbags and seat belt pretensioner if a vehicle crash occurs. The company advised the customers to not drive or use the vehicles before replacing the defective part. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki in the filing has said that it hiked car prices by…
Young Innovators Program (YIP) is an initiative of the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) that involves the students in the development of the country. YIP aims to ensure the sustainable development of our country as the world progresses rapidly. A lot of students have already presented their ideas in this project, which seeks innovative ideas from students and ensures development in all sectors of the country under the slogan of ‘From ideas to opportunities’. Through the Young Innovators Program, students have made many inventions that solve various problems of daily life like agriculture, energy conservation, drinking water, medicine…