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The Karnataka Government is all set to launch a new Karnataka Startup Policy 2022. The policy would nurture 25,000 startups in the next five years by providing incentives that include a venture fund of Rs 100 crore. The 100-crore fund will support innovative and deep-tech startups in AI, machine learning, electric vehicles, robotics, and drones. Besides, the startups will also receive a lump sum grant of up to Rs 50 lakh. The venture fund’s 25 per cent will be earmarked for startups by women. Rs 15 crore will be spent on establishing a Center of Excellence for Assisted Technology. The…
Wearable brand boAT launched an affordable new smartwatch The ‘boAT Wave Electra’ is priced at Rs 1,799 in IndiaThe smartwatch offers a range of benefits such as Bluetooth callingEarlier, only mid-range smartwatches had Bluetooth calling facilityThe Wave Electra has a 1.81 HD Display that offers a peak brightness of 550 nits It also allows users to store numbers on the watchThe smartwatch is available on boAT’s official website and on Amazon
Shivaraj Ramanathan, CEO and MD, Tamil Nadu Startup Mission, has said that Tamil Nadu is striving to become India’s Number 1 startup ecosystem and one of the world’s top 10 startupecosystems. The government follows a social justice model to achieve this growth that would encompass all sectors and create opportunities for all. The core concept of the government is to introduce schemes, including startup schemes, of the government to everyone irrespective of caste, creed, colour, gender and geographical differences. Certain schemes based on this concept have also been shaped, he told Channeliam.com
Kerala-based robotics firm Genrobotics has been selected for the Adani Group fellowship. The fellowship would help Genrobotics expand its service to more sectors.Genrobotics is known for developing the world’s first robotic scavenger ‘Bandicoot’.Bandicoot aims to put an end to manual scavenging and thus ensure the safety of sanitation workers .Adani Group would be a part of this mission by Genrobotics .The group would deploy products like Bandicoot in ports, airports, and other townships under the Adani Group.Bandicoot is currently operational in 17 states and three Union Territories. Vimal Govind M.K., Arun George, Rashid K., and Nikhil N.P. co-founded Genrobotics.It is headquartered at Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram.
The popularity of electric two-wheelers increased in 2022. This is a result of the Government’s subsidies for these vehicles as well as the rising price of gasoline.The top two-wheel electric vehicles for 2022 are listed below. Ultraviolette F77 India’s first high-performance electric motorcycle was the Ultraviolette F77. It attracted a lot of attention due to its extremely attractive appearance and range. The Ultraviolette F77’s sleek style is inspired by jet fighters in terms of design. To improve the bike’s suitability for riders of various sizes, the automotive manufacturer additionally altered the handlebar height and lowered the seat height. Interestingly, the…
People with mobility issues often find it hard to enter and exit a car. The height of the seat will be a hindrance to those who use a wheelchair. Caruna Seating, an Indian manufacturer, has introduced an innovative product ‘the complete mobility solution’ to solve this challenge. Both small and large vehicles can use this patented, custom-made wheelchair and swivel seat. The best part is that it will eliminate the pain or discomfort disabled people feel while getting in and out of a car. According to the manufacturer, the seat is also ideal for the elderly who have movement issues or medical conditions such as arthritis. Those who are suffering from Lenox-Gastaut syndrome,…
By the end of January, all driving tests at the Lado Sarai circuit would be conducted without the need for any human intervention, according to officials. In Delhi, 12 of the 13 driving test tracks are already automatic. Currently only manual testing is done at Lado Sarai. Automated driving test tracks (ADTT) are used to evaluate applicants for permanent driver’s licence on their driving prowess. The ADTTs uses a variety of driving test methods, including traffic junctions, forward-8, reverse-S, and the up-gradient, one of the most challenging tests used to separate expert drivers from incompetent ones. Sensors and cameras use…
Indian cuisine received 4.54 out of 5 stars, placing it fifth in TasteAtlas’ 2022 World’s Best Cuisine Awards. The top-rated cuisine in India, according to a food review website based in Bulgaria, is “garam masala, ghee, malai, butter garlic naan, keema and 460 more.” The ranking of the best cuisines in the world was headed by Italian food, with Greek, Spanish, and Japanese food coming in second through fourth, respectively. However, only India’s Shahi Paneer, which came in at number 28, among the greatest “traditional” foods in the world, cracked the top 50. In TasteAtlas’ list of the world’s top…
Chinese EV company Xpeng Aeroht introduces flying car.This is a luxury car that also works on the road.The model is designed to be driven on the road for more than 90 per cent of the time. The flying mode can be operated when there is a traffic jam or obstacle.The car has four electric engines and eight propellers. It may go into mass production in 2025.The car will be priced at one million yuan ($140,000). Xpeng Aeroht organised two public flights in the past few months.One was in Dubai and another in China.The 45-year-old high school dropout Zhao Deli started Aeroht in 2013.The car was…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised all leading banks to issue the new locker agreement to its holders before January 1, 2023, as new locker rules will be implemented from that date. The locker owners must show their eligibility for a new locker arrangement. The lenders can use the IBA-drafted model locker agreement for this purpose. The latest guidelines also contain measures to ensure the safety of lockers. It asks banks to install CCTV cameras to monitor the locker rooms. The banks must keep the data of CCTV for 180 days to check for discrepancies. The banks should…