Year: 2018

SBI Mutual Fund launches AI-powered voice assistant with Google

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SBI Mutual Fund has launched its first AI-powered voice assistant with Google. The company said that the voice assistant can be currently accessed through any smart phone havingGoogle Assistant or where the Google Assistant app has been downloaded, or any of the Google Home devices. The bot is designed to assist investors with information across different areas which includes getting basic product related information, locate the nearest branch, check their KYC status, use SIP calculator, receive a call back from customer care and retrieve account statements using a basic, user friendly voice interface.   Further, the voice assistant in…

Prime Minister Launches Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched a Grand Challenge on resolving seven identified Ease of Doing Business problems with the use of cutting edge technologies. The objective of this Challenge is to tap the potential of young Indians, startups and other private enterprises to provide solutions to complex problems using current technology.   Narendra Modi, at a programme organized at his residence, by interacting with select CEOs from Indian & foreign companies. The Prime Minister apprised CEOs of the efforts being made by the Government to ensure that India…

Over 20 Countries Likely to Participate in Mega Logistics Meet in January 2019

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Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, launched the logo and brochure of Logix India 2019 in New Delhi . Speaking on this occasion the Commerce Minister said that India is now one of the fastest growing economies of the world, and is seeking superior logistics linkages with nations all over the world.   Suresh Prabhu said Logix India will enable effective international trade logistics and help provide efficient and cost-effective flow of goods on which other commercial sectors depend. The Minister called for diversification of not only India’s…

Primary schools of Ghaziabad to adopt ‘Chhota Internet’ to digitally educate students

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Access to the internet can improve the quality of education. Despite multiple efforts, many students in schools in rural areas are deprived of the knowledge and opportunity provided through internet due to unavailability and lack of access to internet in the rural areas. Given that the majority of India’s population lives in rural and semi-urban areas, it only makes sense if the infusion of technology in education is done on a larger scale, and at the grass-root level, without dependency on the internet to achieve similar results, which internet would…

Vinay Kumar Katyal is the new Director of BEL’s Bangalore Complex

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Vinay Kumar Katyal has assumed charge as Director of the Bangalore Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) with effect from November 27, 2018. He was GM (Military Communication)/BEL-Bangalore before his elevation.   Vinay Kumar Katyal joined BEL at its Panchkula Unit in June 1985 as Deputy Engineer after completing his B.Tech (Electronics & Communication) from IIT-BHU, Varanasi. He was involved in the project execution of the new Unit of BEL being raised at Panchkula, Haryana.   During his stint at Panchkula unit, he established automated production facilities…

MAIT with Dell & Microsoft launches EduVision 2018 Report

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MAIT in association with Dell and Microsoft has launched a report “EduVision 2018 – Transforming Education Through Technology Adoption”. The report discusses in-depth on how to deploy technology in Indian schools, colleges and universities with the goal of making education more inclusive by reducing access and cost barriers; ensuring quality curriculum delivery; effectively monitoring learning outcomes; and empowering teachers to deploy corrective measures when needed.   India’s rapid economic growth has powered the ambition and rise of its 1.3 billion citizens with a renewed focus on developing a world-class education…

BEL pays final dividend of Rs. 64.41 cr to the Govt.

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Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 200% to the Government of India for FY 2017-18.   M V Gowtama, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, has presented the 40% Final Dividend cheque for Rs. 64,41,62,053.20/- (Rupees Sixty-four crores Forty-one lakhs Sixty-two thousand Fifty-three and paise Twenty only), for the year 2017-18, payable on the shares held by the President of India and Government nominee, to the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi, November 15, 2018.    The Interim Dividend of 160% (on face value of Re. 1 per equity share) was paid to the…

Xavier School of Sustainability to organize XUB Sustainability Summit

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Xavier School of Sustainability (XSoS) is going to host the fourth edition of XUB Sustainability Summit, on ‘Mainstreaming Sustainability: Role of Education and Reporting’ scheduled on 17th November 2018 at Xavier University, Bhubaneswar.   This summit is expected to act as a change-maker by simulating an interaction with the leaders of change: industrialists, corporate heads and academicians. It will help the students learn on how to stay ahead in the game by understanding and communicating the business’s impact on critical sustainability issues. This year, the School of Sustainability attempts to…

Microsoft organizes Skype-a-Thon to help children in need

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In the 4th edition of the Microsoft Skype-a-Thon, 11,000 students have taken part from over 300 schools across India, covering 4.26 million virtual miles, the most by any country globally. The Skype-a-Thon has seen participants from 102 countries travel a total of 23 million virtual miles in the span of two days.     Held on Nov 13 and 14, the annual event continued its theme of ‘Open Hearts. Open Minds’. It allowed students to experience new cultures, go on virtual field trips, hear from guest speakers and learn from other students, educators and experts from around the…

LG Water Purifier certified by Heart Care Foundation of India

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LG Electronics India has introduced PuriCare range of water purifiers in India, featuring stainless steel storage tank that provides purest form of drinking water. The advanced range of water purifiers which come in seven variants are equipped with innovative hygiene-enhancing features such as the Dual Protection Stainless Steel Tank and Digital Sterilizing Care that ultimately yields safe and clean drinking water.   Recently, LG water purifier was certified by Heart care foundation of India as the water purifier which meets the criteria for health friendly drinkable water (filtration, preservation &…