Category: India, Records

** ISRO inspires Channapatna rockets as engineers collaborate with artisans

The Indian Space Research Organisation offers its achievements in a language that connects, just in time for National Science Day, with DIY rocket models, Mangalyaan jigsaw puzzles, T shirts and more

“What we do is rocket science,” proclaims a tee-shirt. Created by Indic Inspirations for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the tee -shirt is a part of its Vyom collection. Most of the products, which include jigsaw puzzles based on Mangalyaan, rocket collectible matchboxes, mySpace PSLV notebooks and fridge magnets, come with a storyline.

** IISc. researchers help develop math model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science and Queensland Brain Institute in Australia have developed a mathematical model that predicts how antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines confer protection against symptomatic infections

The protection offered by vaccination has been touted as a major factor in reducing the damage caused by the third wave of Covid-19 infections. Several vaccines offer a high degree of protection, with some reducing the number of symptomatic infections by over 95% in clinical trials. But what determines the extent of protection.

** Lam Research India to sponsor fellowship program for MTech students at IISc. Bengaluru

Lam Research India, a supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) Bengaluru to offer a sponsored fellowship programme for second-year Master of Technology (MTech) students starting from the academic year 2022-23.

Lam India has been a part of CeNSE’s Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) since 2014 and was continuously engaging with the centre to collaborate on multiple innovative projects to advance the state of semiconductor technologies.

** ‘Develop positive thinking to contribute something to the progress of nation’

Science exhibition inaugurated at District Science Centre in Kalaburagi to mark National Science Week

A science exhibition on India’s achievements in the field of science and technology was inaugurated at the District Science Centre here on Tuesday. The week-long event is being organised as part of National Science Week and to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence by the Kalaburagi Science District Science Centre in association with Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi.

Narayana Inamdar, a scientist (retired), NRSA-ISRO, Hyderabad, and NASA, U.S., who inaugurated the event, urged the young students to be persistent in their goal of realising their dreams, quoting nuclear scientist and former President late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

** KLETU ties up with Dassault to help teachers connect with students

Now, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will enhance curriculum with research and project-based learning solutions

KLE Technological University (KLETU), a premier engineering institution, has tied up with Dassault Systèmes and has selected the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to enhance curriculum with research and project-based learning solutions.

According to a press release issued by KLETU in Hubballi, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will help teachers connect with students and enable them to collaborate and streamline learning activities with the latest pedagogical techniques. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and preparation in domains, through this unique industry-like environment, the release said.

** ‘Younger Asian societies will provide future world requirements’

India is the youngest country in the world, says Denmark Ambassador

Making a demographic comparison between Asian and Western countries, Denmark Ambassador to India H.E. Freddy Svane has said that India and other Asian societies are younger and will fulfil the world’s requirements in the days to come.

“India is the youngest country in the world. India and other Asian countries have more young population compared to the Western countries where the aged population is dominant. The future of the world relies on India which will turn into the world’s talent hub. The world needs you,” Mr. Svane said in his address to mediapersons at PDA Engineering College here on Wednesday.

He was here to inaugurate an innovation lab established at the college as part of a collaboration with Danish companies and institutes.

** Bosch acquires 26% stake in Autozilla to ease auto spares procurement in India

Autozilla’s eCommerce platform will be integrated with Bosch’s digital platforms to enable a smooth ordering of spare parts from workshops to distributors

Bosch, a technology and services provider in the mobility ecosystem, has acquired a 26% stake in Autozilla Solutions to streamline and expand digital B2B marketplace for independent aftermarket (IAM) services in India.

Telangana-based Autozilla is a B2B eCommerce marketplace platform for auto spares, consumables, tools, garage equipment and accessories.

** AIISH Hosts National Communication Meet

A two-day 53rd national conference of the Indian Speech Language and Hearing Association (ISHA), Mysuru chapter, began at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Manasagangothri campus this morning.

The event, titled ISHACON, began at the Knowledge Park of the AIISH and is being organised by the Mysuru Indian Speech Language and Hearing Association (MyISHA). More than 1,300 delegates are participating in the event that will be a venue for over 16 plenary talks, 36 oral research paper presentations and 115 poster presentations.

At the conference, three eminent personalities in the field of speech and hearing were felicitated with prestigious oration awards in recognition of their contribution to the field — Dr. M. Pushpavathi, Director, AIISH, received Dr. N. Rathna Oration award, Dr. U. Ajith Kumar, Professor of Audiology, received Prof. S. Kameswaran Endowment Oration award and S. Rajapandian received Prof. R.K. Oza Oration award. Dr. Kalyani Mandke, Director, Mandke Hearing Services, Pune, received the “Bharat award” in recognition of her services as the President of ISHA during 2011-12.

** International workshop on gender issues in water management in Mysuru

The workshop will address gender-related issues in water resource management in developing countries

An international workshop on Gender Issues in Water Management in Developing Countries and Sustainable Development will be held JSS Medical College in Mysuru on February 22 and 23.

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, is organising the workshop in partnership with the Centre for Science and Technology of Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) and Scientific Committee on Problems of Environment (SCOPE), Amstelveen, The Netherlands.