SFIT WEEK END READS - 17 JANUARY 2020

This Mumbai startup is making breathing easier with its air quality monitoring device
Read more at:  https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2020/01/mumbai-startup-device-air-pollution-data

Google Scholar reveals its most influential papers for 2019

These 7 high-impact papers are citations gold.

Read more at: https://www.natureindex.com/news-blog/google-scholar-reveals-most-influential-papers-research-citations-twenty-nineteen

14 data scientists you should follow on Twitter

Read more at: https://techbeacon.com/enterprise-it/14-data-scientists-you-should-follow-twitter

(SFIT WEEK END READS IS AN INITIATIVE OF SFIT LIRC, BORIVALI.)

Indian Army a valued institution of India, says chief Naravane

The nation is celebrating the 72nd Army Day today in honour of the soldiers who serve the country selflessly and risk their lives to safeguard the borders. An annual parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground in New Delhi will mark the celebrations.

In a first for any woman officer, Captain Tania Shergill, an officer with Army’s Corps of Signals, will lead an all men contingent at the Army Day Parade today, news agency IANS reported.

To read the full story, please visit:

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-day-2020-live-updates-parade-pictures-naravane-6217189/

Colloquim 2020: IT for Society on 17 January 2020

Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and billionaire, to visit India next week

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos will be visiting India next week and is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and officials, besides industry leaders, according to sources. The top executive will also attend SMBhav – an event focussing on small and medium businesses in India – that is slated for January 15-16 in the capital city. When contacted, Amazon declined to comment.

To read the full story, please visit:

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jeff-bezos-amazon-founder-and-billionaire-to-visit-india-next-week/1818326/

DPIIT to discuss with cos issues related with data storage in draft e-comm policy on Jan 14

DPIIT to discuss with cos issues related with data storage in draft e-comm policy on Jan 14

Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/dpiit-to-discuss-with-cos-issues-related-with-data-storage-in-draft-e-comm-policy-on-jan-14/articleshow/73211516.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Humans vs bots: Korean firms use AI in hiring, can read faces to figure out what's fake

Humans vs bots: Korean firms use AI in hiring, can read faces to figure out what's fake

Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/humans-vs-bots-korean-firms-use-ai-in-hiring-can-read-faces-to-figure-out-whats-fake/articleshow/73227023.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

BOOK BANK FACILITY FOR FE TO BE

BOOK BANK FACILITY FOR FE TO BE

The library is providing the “Book Bank” facility to all the students from FE. to BE

Timings are as mentioned below:                                                        

Classes	Date	Timing
FE	20/01/2020	Lunch Break
SE	21/01/2020
TE	22/01/2020
BE	23/01/2020

           

The “Book Bank” system works as under:                 

1) A maximum of 2(two) books can be issued.                                                                                  

2) They are requested to pay an amount of Rs.20/- for the books which are “Donated” by many gracious people and Rs.50/- for the remaining books which are purchased by the LIRC.               

Students are requested to return the book on or before 30/06/2020; failing which a fine of Re.1 per day (inclusive of holidays) will be charged.                                                                                           

Students are requested to note the following:                                                                                      

1) DO NOT disfigure (markings, tear, underline etc.) any of the books; failing which you would be liable to pay Rs.100/- per book and/or replace the book.                                                                            

2) It is expected that the students maintain the books in good reading conditions                   

3) Book Bank facility is available to the valid SFIT library members only.                            

4) Return the books on or before the due date.                                                                                   

The list of books in the Book Bank will be made available on the college library web page http://www.sfit.ac.in/library >News>List of Book Bank Books.                                          

STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BOOKS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.                             

Ms. ChinmayeeBhange           

Librarian