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The Aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group is reinforcing its support for India’s self-reliance goal by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EOS, a leader in industrial 3D printing. This partnership will create an advanced Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem for the aviation and space industries in India. This collaboration marks an important move in enhancing India’s technological progress, helping to streamline complicated manufacturing and aiming to establish the country as a top player in aerospace innovation. The goal is to revolutionize India’s aviation and space sector through AM-driven design and production of improved products. EOS, which has the largest AM presence in the space technology field, joins forces with Godrej to build the necessary technical skills and manufacturing capacity to create a reliable AM-based supply chain for both Indian and global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Maneck Behramkamdin from Godrej emphasizes that this par...

Inauguration of the ICC (A Centre for autism children) art exhibition will take place on 2nd April 2025 at 10 am at Indradhanu Curative Centre, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai.  This event, titled "Where Colors Speak and Souls Shine," is designed to honor Autism Awareness. Indradhanu Educational Trust believes that every child is a masterpiece in progress, fostering creativity and expression through Waldorf education. Established in 2003, the ICC provides holistic education and therapy for children with developmental challenges. April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, is a time to celebrate and understand these children's unique perspectives.  The exhibition features their art as a reflection of their emotions and stories. For more details, contact +91 9840276231 or +91 7845840410.

In an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of women in STEM fields, the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre held a significant meeting in the city today. The event brought together prominent figures from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, creating a strong platform to highlight the journeys of women leaders. Surgeon Vice Admiral Aarti Sarin, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, was the Chief Guest, emphasizing the need to acknowledge women’s leadership in vital scientific areas. The gathering included distinguished practitioners from fields like Oncology, Physics, and Atomic Energy. The meet featured several events, including a panel discussion on supporting women in STEM, a fireside chat on the impact of physics and technology in healthcare, and a roundtable on tech entrepreneurship in healthcare and science. These activities provided a comprehensive view of women’s contributions to innovative areas. Dr. Manjula Rao, Consultant in Breast Surgical Oncology an...

The Supreme Court of India has temporarily stopped the Allahabad High Court's decision that stated certain actions against an 11-year-old girl, like grabbing her breasts and dragging her, did not count as attempted rape. The Indian Community Welfare Organisation (ICWO) praised this action as vital for protecting children's rights. The Supreme Court accepted a petition from Just Rights for Children Alliance (JRCA), allowing them to represent the victim in this case. The JRCA, a network of over 250 NGOs dedicated to child protection, will fight to ensure justice and protect the victim's dignity. A. J. Hariharan, the director of ICWO, emphasized their support for any child facing injustice and noted the Supreme Court's sensitivity to children's rights through its intervention. He pledged to work hard to secure justice for the girl and combat issues like child marriage and sexual abuse. The Supreme Court criticized the High Court's ruling as "shocking and ins...

  Lava International Limited, a top Indian smartphone maker, is celebrating 16 years of providing innovative and affordable technology. To celebrate, it is launching the first Lava anniversary sale, a one-day event with great discounts on smartphones, smartwatches, and audio products.  The sale starts on March 30th, 2025, on Lava’s website, Amazon, and Flipkart, featuring limited-time offers on best-selling items.   A special flash offer will allow the first 100 buyers to purchase the AGNI 3 smartphone and Prowatch V1 smartwatch for just Rs. 16. The AGNI 3 will be available at 12:00 PM, and the Prowatch V1 at 7:00 PM. This sale marks Lava's commitment to innovation and providing high-quality, Made-in-India technology.

A restoration project by Amazon India at Yamare Lake, located in Yamare Village, near Sarjapur Road in greater Bengaluru area, is expected to increase the water volume of the lake from less than one acre to 21 acres once completed. Working with Say Trees, a local environmental organization, Amazon plans to replenish more than 270 litres of water annually, with the objective to benefit the local community. Once finalized, this project will help Amazon make progress toward its plan to return more water to communities in India than it uses by 2027 . Amazon and SayTreesare working towards restoring Yamare Lake, which has experienced significant degradation, partly due to its past use as a waste disposal area . Rejuvenation efforts aim to expand the water body from its current size of 0.6 acres to approximately21 acres. This project aims to not only transform Yamare Lake into a thriving ecosystem, but also significantly improve water availability and groundwater infiltration , with the g...