Author: News Desk
In India, stubble burning, especially after the harvesting season, contributes a lot to pollution. What if there is a possibility to use the agri-waste for construction? IIT Hyderabad has put that into practice by constructing a building out of Bio-Bricks. Using this patented technique, one can build eco-friendly and cost-effective buildings. Unavailability of raw materials required for the construction of bricks, lack of fertile land, and increasing air pollution have triggered the innovation. It is the brainchild of PhD scholar Priyabrata Rautray, who was mentored by Prof. Deepak John Mathew. Later, on the IIT Hyderabad Campus, they built the prototype…
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to deploy drones to monitor its network of pipelines across India An attempt to prevent fuel thefts from the pipelines and also to avoid accidents The pipeline network is spanned over 15,000 kilometres The company already uses sophisticated technology and patrolling to detect any leakage 53 persons were arrested in the fiscal year 2020-21 for stealing fuel Now, the drones will strengthen monitoring of the vast network
The construction of the second phase of the Technology Innovation Zone will be done soon The completion will generate 2000 job opportunities Tech Zone is a project to promote startups It is being developed at Kinfra High Tech Park in Kalamassery The first phase saw the development of a 2.3 lakh sq ft area It hosts an integrated startup complex and biotechnology incubation centre Around 3.40 lakh sq ft will be developed as part of the second phase The Technology Innovation Zone will be a one-stop-shop for all needs of entrepreneurs
The Lakshadweep island will soon have three premium Maldives style water villas It is claimed to be the first of its kind in the country The projects will come up in Minicoy, Kadmat and Suheli Islands for Rs 800 cr Two days ago, the administration floated global tenders The vision is to have a base for maritime economic growth Tourism development will be a key focus The administration said it would develop high-end eco-tourism projects in these islands They will come under the aegis of NITI Aayog The administration claims that the project will protect the fragile corals’ ecosystem and…
The Indian Railways has launched ‘Rail Madad’ An integrated one-stop solution for customer grievance, enquiry, suggestion and assistance It offers passengers multiple choices for access such as web, App, SMS, social media and Helpline number (139) The aim is quick resolution of complaints Helpline number 139 can be used for all sorts of enquiries and complaints The facility is available round-the-clock in 12 languages
An unforgettable moment in life – This was what British billionaire Richard Branson had to say when he returned to earth from space. Branson boarded Virgin Galactic spacecraft VSS Unity which lifted off from New Mexico on Sunday night. At an altitude of about 90 kilometers above Earth, he saw the sky turning black and earth’s horizon curving away into the distance.According to Branson, it was a journey to the edge of space.The journey lasted about 1 hour from take off. Before returning to earth, Branson and his teammates saw the beautiful shape of the planet. For some time, they…
The world’s richest man Jeff Bezos and his three fellow travellers hit the space through Bezos’ Blue Origin’s first manned mission on Tuesday. Blue Origins is Bezos’ space company. The success also marked the beginning of the much-anticipated space tourism for elite tourists. “Happy, happy, happy! A very happy group of people in this capsule! Best day ever,” Jeff Bezos said after a touchdown in the West Texas desert. The four-member team came out of the capsule to the hugs of family and friends. Up in space, the New Shepherd capsule, which reached an altitude of 107 km, gave the…
One has to be very careful with financial management during challenging times like this. Corona and lockdown have taught both commoners and entrepreneurs some valuable lessons. In the latest edition of Channeliam.com’s Discover and Recover, Vivek Krishna Govind, Senior Partner at Varma and Varma Chartered Accountants, talks about points to remember while controlling expenses. The 5 areas which enterprises including MSMEs should focus on: 1) Cash flow and working capital management 2) Control over cost and expenditure 3) Fund diversion 4) Budgeting system 5) Proper financial reporting, internal controls and MIS Cash flow and working capital management The profit growth…
Coronavirus has brought everything to a standstill. It hasn’t differentiated between the rich and poor. “This is the time of uncertainty when no one has an idea what is in store,” says Anil Joshi, Managing Partner, Unicorn India Ventures. Uncertainty brings the best out of individuals. It also provides an opportunity to come out with innovative ideas. “I believe, during this uncertain time, Indian startups will also benefit. While they’ve been facing quite a tough time not only from the perspective of loss of business, rising expenses, keeping team intact, the time also offers an opportunity to be innovative and…
This pandemic is unlike anything we have seen or experienced. People might say that there have been slowdowns in the past – in 2016, 2008 and 2002 and go back a little further. “But, please understand that this kind of total lockdown and the profound impact it has on business at all levels have never been seen before, as it’s being discovered by countries across the world. So, don’t live in denial,” cautions C. Balagopal, mentor, entrepreneur and investor. “The damage to supply chains is deep and brutal and will take a long time to repair. This may extend to…