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CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed India's first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle that can be used not only on roads but even on uneven terrains. Called 'NeoBolt', it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge. It empowers wheelchair users with a convenient, safe and low-cost mode of outdoor mobility when compared to cars, auto rickshaws or modified scooters. NeoBolt is powered by a Lithium-Ion Battery that will give 25 Kms for every charge. Throughout the development process, the IIT-M Researchers collaborated extensively with organizations and hospitals working among people with locomotor disability and built the products factoring in their experiences and making constant design adjustments. NeoBolt was developed by a team led by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and has been commercialized through a startup called 'NeoMotion.' The Startup has been co-founded

New Delhi, :   University of Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) set up by an Act of Parliament for leveraging each other's expertise and domain knowledge in launching several programmes and initiatives on financial markets. The MoU was signed by CA Nihar N Jambusaria, President, ICAI and Dr. Anshu Surana, President, University of Technology. The agreement was signed off by both partners on 20th August 2021 in the presence of senior representatives, including Mr. Chandrakant Dugar, Advisor, University of Technology, Mr. Kamal Kishor Jangid, Mr. Bijoy Prasad, Senior Academician. Under this MoU, University of Technology will accord its necessary recognition to Chartered Accountants Qualification as equivalent to  Post Graduate Degree  for the purpose of admission to  Ph.D. in Management/ Commerce and allied Programs  at University of Technology subject to their equivalency by Association of Indian Universitie

CHENNAI, : Indian Institute of Technology Madras Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) has helped establish a Common Facility Centre to help potters in a Tamil Nadu village meet modern consumer demands such as Microwaveable Cooking Utensils. These products have higher market value and will help sustain the traditional potters. Many traditional potters' families are economically poor and living Below Poverty Line. To increase the earning of the artisans, modern machinery is introduced alongside additional skill and product training to improve not only the productivity but also the wages of the artisans. IIT Madras is aiding in implementing the Common Facility Centre at Perumudivakkam in Tiruvallur District, located about 50 kilometres from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With CSR funding support from Southern Region Pipelines Division of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL-SRPL), and Centre for Social Development (CSD), a Nagercoil-based non-governmental organization as the implem

Chennai :To cater to the increased demand by passengers for extending of Metro Train Services during night hours, CMRL has decided to extend its Metro Train services from 05:30 am to 11:00 pm from tomorrow (23-08-2021), Monday for weekdays (Monday to Saturday). The peak hour services will be from 08:00 am to 11:00 am in the morning and from 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm in the evening with existing 5-minute headway during Peak hours and 10-minute headway during Non-peak hours. Metro Train services will be on Sundays and Government Public Holidays from 07:00 am to 10:00 pm with 10 minutes headway throughout the day. In addition, a penalty of Rs.200/-is being imposed for not properly wearing Face Masks in Metro Trains and Metro Stations. So far a total of 176 passengers have been levied penalty from 21-06-2021 till 21-08-2021 for non-adherence and a sum of Rs. 35,200/- has been collected as penalty. CMRL requests its passengers to wear their Face Masks properly and maintain social dis

“In last six and a half decades since Independence, the country had only 115 Earthquake Observatories but now with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm, there is going to be a quantum leap in the number of Earthquake Observatories in India” Dr. Jitendra Singh Impressed upon India’s Commitment to support various projects of earth system science to quantify the seismic hazard for better land use and urban planning and creating disaster-resilient infrastructures for reducing risks Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Delivers Keynote Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of Joint Scientific Assembly of IAGA - IASPEI Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India is going to have 35 more earthquake Observatories by end of this year and 100 more such Observatories in next five years. He pointed out that

Velammal Main School, Mogappair Campus hosted a live seminar ‘Route to a dream career’ by Shri Raghunathan N, founder E4U IIT& NEET ACADEMY on 20th August, 2021 at 10 pm on the virtual platform for the students of class 6 to 8 throwing lights on the benifits of studying IIT & NEET. The resource person focused on the young minds nurturing them to enable to penchant for science and technology to achieve their career aspirations. Students were encouraged to understand the importance to take up various exams like Olympiad, NTSE, SAT etc.. at the earliest for a focused preparation, and better understanding of concepts to instill confidence to crack exams. In a nutshell, the seminar enhanced the indepth knowledge and procedure to prepare and crack the NEET & IIT ( JEE) exams. This seminar was an initiative by Velammal to provide right guidance to the students to benchmark their future performance with hope, perseverance and hard work.

Surat, Learners of  Gajera Global School , Surat celebrated Raksha Bandhan in a unique way by taking a pledge to reduce the use of plastic and promote the use of organic materials to contribute their bit in the global efforts to reverse climate damage and conserve Mother Nature. The pledge was taken in the special assembly which was held for the occasion as part of the Gajera Trust Policy of integrating green education to its curriculum and pedagogy. Learners reiterated their commitment to a greener and more beautiful earth where weeds are as vital as flowers and fruits for the survival of the earth. Gajera Trust has been consistently working towards creating a green school by integrating nature education with its curriculum for the past couple of years. In an effort to in still respect for nature in the minds of young learners, the school has created a green ecology around its compound thereby giving shelter to a variety of flora and fauna in the vicinity. The gardens on t