Title: Greening the Power Hub of India
Author: Payal Saxena
Article Page No.: 28-30
Abstract: Chhattisgarh can pioneer the transition of coal-dependent economies by utilizing national and international climate finance to retrain its workforce and attract new renewable energy industries, supported by programs like the Green Climate Fund and India's Coal Transition Fund, fair use of policy and ensuring community benefits...
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Title: Solar Assisted Bicycles Part 3
Author: Vithal Kamat
Article Page No.: 48-53
Abstract: This article is about solar assisted bicycles - a disruptive innovation in electric mobility to better the quality of our living, particularly in cities. It is a hybrid vehicle that combines solar energy with metabolic energy. These amazingly energy frugal vehicles with no travel distance limits are also important from the angle of climate change, health and environment. From the academic point of view, solar assisted bicycles offer an interesting platform that unifies different energy worlds with their varied forms and measurement units, namely, the physical science world with the nutritional world, kinanthropology world, electrical world and the solar world, together...
Title: Drones for
Defence
Author: Aanchal Ghatak
Article Page No.: 22-24
Abstract: The Indian government's policy reforms and regulatory framework have played a crucial role in fostering growth in the defence manufacturing sector. The "Make in India" initiative, coupled with the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016, has encouraged domestic manufacturing and indigenization. The government's decision to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap to 74% under the automatic route has further facilitated foreign collaborations.
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Title: Can
Al Truly Predict Crime? Insights from George Kailas
Author: Aanchal Ghatak
Article Page No.: 38 – 41
Abstract: Argentina has
announced its ambitious plan to emerge as a leader crime prevention through the
launch of an innovative artificial intellige program. This initiative aims to
leverage AI to predict future crimes, utilizing advanced technologies for
surveillance, social media monitoring and facial recognition. George Kailas,
CEO at Prospero.ai, points out, that the effectiveness of AI in this realm is a
double-edged sword, fraught with ethical implications m and the risk of
reinforcing existing biases. By analysing historical crime data, algorithms can
identify patterns and trends, offering a proactive approach to policing.
Title: Unseen Complexities of Responsible Al : An
eye-opening conversation with Intel's Lama Nachman
Author: Jayesh Shinde
Article Page No.: 60-61
Abstract: When we talk about artificial intelligence, the conversation often gravitates toward its tangible impacts. Yet, lurking beneath these visible advancements are intangible unknowns that most people don't fully grasp. To shed light on these hidden challenges, I interviewed Lama Nachman, Intel Fellow and Director of the Intelligent Systems Lab at Intel. Nachman is at the forefront of Al research and development, steering projects that push the boundaries of what's possible while grappling with the ethical implications of these technologies.
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Author: Jayesh Shinde
Article Page No.: 62-63
Abstract: As AI systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the ethical considerations surrounding their development and deployment have never been more critical. To delve deeper into this pressing issue, I interviewed Balakrishna D. R. (Bali), Executive Vice President and Global Services Head of Al and Industry Verticals at Infosys.
Bali's insights shed
light on how a global leader like Infosys navigates the complex terrain of Al
ethics, balancing the relentless pursuit of technological advancement with a
steadfast commitment to responsible practices.
Title: Digital infrastructure: not the Achilles'
heel but the jugular
Author: Pratima Harigunani
Article Page No.: 38-42
Abstract: As cyber threats intensify, digital infrastructure faces rising risks, demanding vigilant, multi-layered defenses to ensure resilience for the future
Title: City smarts: How AI, IoT, and big data are
rewiring urban life
Author: Ashok Pandey
Article Page No.: 15-16
Abstract: Smart cities powered by Al, loT, and big data are transforming urban life-optimizing traffic, boosting energy efficiency and enhancing safety. While challenges like privacy and cost remain, the future of connected, efficient cities is here.
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Title: Al in cybersecurity: A double- edged tool for modern threats
Author: PCQ Bureau
Article Page No.: 29-32
Abstract: As artificial intelligence becomes more entrenched in cybersecurity, it's changing the game for defenders and attackers alike
Title: From simple devices to smart ecosystems
Author: Rajesh Subramaniam
Article Page No.: 12-13
Abstract: The evolution of lot design introduces intelligent, secure, and edge-powered devices, transforming how technology interacts with the world
Title: From PCs to Powerhouses: Inside Lenovo
India's Al Strategy
Author: Aanchal Ghatak
Article Page No.: 34-35
Abstract: Shailendra Katyal, MD, Lenovo India, discusses the company's AI strategy, its shift from a PC player to a full-spectrum solutions provider, and how Lenovo is driving innovation in AI infrastructure, sustainability, and enterprise solutions in India.
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Title: The
Big Five in a Technology Safari
Author: Pratima H
Article
Page No.: 46-48
Abstract:
Mobile banking,
Blockchain, AI, IT Modernisation and? Wait, is Physical Banking the 5th one?
Africa has, for long and quite-deservedly, been brave about exploring the wild
forests of banking innovations and on-ground solutions that fit the region's
limitations and untapped opportunities to the T. How do you make sure you stay
gutsy, relevant and on the right track in such a region? How do you make IT
your navigator when you want to be the top pan-African bank? Johnson Idesoh,
Group Chief Information and Technology Officer at Absa Group takes us around
and gives a peek on what customers here are actually hunting for.
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Title: New
Skoda-VM electric SUVs for India
Author: Hormazd Sorabjee
Article Page No.: 10-13
Abstract: VW China’s CMP platform will underpin future Skoda, VWEVs; the first of these models is expected in showrooms by mid – 2027.
