India’s fastest-charging commercial electric two-wheeler
Log9 Materials, a battery tech startup, has partnered with EV firm Quantum Energy to launch India’s fastest-charging commercial electric two-wheeler (CEV). The new vehicle model, called ‘Bzinesslite InstaCharged by Log9,’ is equipped with Log9’s RapidX 2000 batteries, enabling it to go from zero to full charge in just 12 minutes.
Bzinesslite InstaCharged by Log9
The e-2W boasts features such as high speed, quick acceleration, a superior range of 80-90 kilometers, a multi-theft alarm, and multiple driving modes. The partnership aims to deploy 10,000 InstaCharged EVs across India by March 2024, focusing on last-mile logistics sectors like e-commerce, food delivery, and courier services.
Log9 and Quantum Energy will initially deploy 200 Bzinesslite e-2Ws in Hyderabad through logistics fleet service provider Whizzy Logistics. The Bzinesslite e-2W is also compatible with public chargers, maximizing the utilization of existing charging infrastructure.
26 training sessions will be conducted during “Udyami Mitras” training.
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a 14-day basic orientation program for ‘Udyami Mitras’ (friends of entrepreneurs) who have been selected under the Mukhymantri Udyami Mitra Yojana. The program, overseen by Arvind Kumar, advisor to the chief minister, and CEO of Invest UP, Abhishek Prakash, will consist of 26 training sessions.
These sessions will cover topics such as investment-oriented policies, ease of doing business, various portals, and visits to industrial areas. The orientation program will also include department-wise sessions focusing on flagship projects like the trillion-dollar economy, defense industrial corridor, revenue code, land bank, rates, allotment procedures, and clearances.
s investment-oriented policies
The recruitment of ‘Udyami Mitras’ was directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to expedite the implementation of investment proposals worth over Rs 33.50 lakh crore received through the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 and subsequent events. During the introductory session, Arvind Kumar briefed the newly selected ‘Udyami Mitras’ about the comprehensive industrial ecosystem being developed by the state government.
He also provided details about upcoming infrastructure projects such as multi-modal logistics parks, pharma parks, dedicated freight corridors, and the six nodes of the defense corridor.
Kumar highlighted the successful organization of international and domestic roadshows, the UP Global Investors Summit held in February 2023, and the dedicated portals like the Single Window Nivesh Mitra portal, Investor Relationship Management System-Nivesh Sarathi portal, and Online Incentive Management System developed for investor facilitation.
“It was difficult to live in Singapore since the government allowed HDB”
A woman of Indian origin living in Singapore faced backlash and ultimately deleted her LinkedIn account after posting controversial remarks about “House and Development Board (HDB) people” and “private residence people.”
Satwant Kaur, a resident of Singapore since 1981, expressed her difficulty living in the country due to the government allowing HDB residents to work in private residential areas. She argued that their extended presence could threaten the preservation of her unique identity.
private residence people
Kaur described herself as a ‘nationalist’ and highlighted the differences in outlook between HDB residents and those living in private properties when it comes to community building.
Her post received criticism for its discriminatory views, leading to the deletion of her LinkedIn account. The incident gained attention on other social media platforms, generating over 300 comments on Reddit.
A bus accident in Jammu district resulted in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives and left 55 others injured. The incident occurred in the Jhajjar Kotli area when the driver lost control, which was traveling from Amritsar to Katra.
SDRF team at the scene
Jammu SSP Chandan Kohli confirmed the casualty count and stated that the rescue operation is nearly complete, with the presence of an SDRF team at the scene. It was revealed that they were carrying more passengers than the allowed limit, which will be investigated further.
Four critically injured individuals have been transferred to the Government Medical College in Jammu.
Arm, the British chip designer, has introduced new products aimed at enhancing premium smartphone performance in gaming and artificial intelligence (AI). One of the key offerings is the Cortex-X4 CPU, which delivers 15% performance improvements compared to last year’s Android flagship, while also offering 40% better power efficiency.
The chip is designed to enable AI and machine learning-based applications. Arm also unveiled Arm Total Compute Solutions 2023 (TCS23), a comprehensive package of the latest IP optimized for specific workloads, delivering system-wide performance and efficiency improvements for immersive gaming experiences, advanced AI applications, and multitasking.
Cortex-X4 CPU offering 40% better power efficiency
Additionally, Arm introduced the Arm Immortalis-G720, a fifth-generation GPU architecture designed for high-geometry games and real-time 3D apps. These new products aim to provide superior performance and compute-intensive experiences for premium smartphones and laptops.
Qualcomm India has announced a collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to support eight women-founded technology startups in India. The selected startups will receive mentorship from industry leaders and participate in masterclasses on topics such as intellectual property and marketing.
The “Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network,” launched in 2020, has already empowered 25 early-stage women-led startups in the past two years. The program aims to support female innovators in STEM fields by providing them with resources and exposure to industry mentors and experts.
A public-private partnership with an independent governance
The collaboration will offer the selected startups increased visibility within the startup ecosystem through a curated demo day and opportunities to connect with government bodies, industry leaders, venture capitalists, investors, and other accelerators.
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) was initiated at NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the Government of India, and now operates as a public-private partnership with an independent governance structure. The program aims to enhance the role of women in India’s startup ecosystem, recognizing their potential as value creators and contributors to the country’s innovation goals.
the rain had stopped The grand finale of the Indian Premier League
The grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been heavily affected by rain, disrupting the plans of Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, who eagerly await their turn to take the field.
Heavy rainfall has delayed the toss on Sunday. The rain had stopped around 8:55 pm and players began to warm up in anticipation of the start of the match, considering the cut-off time was 9:35 pm.
Before that could materialize, the rain came back with even greater intensity. The covers were put on again. The match officials felt that the game would not be able to take place. 00:06 IST (Monday, May 29) was the cutoff time, and the contest was called off at 22:54 IST and moved into a reserve day.
Heavy rainfall has delayed the match
As the reserve day approaches, the pressing question remains: What if it continues to rain on Monday, and what will happen if the final gets washed out? Cut-offs for a delay on Reserve Day. In case of a rain delay, the rules for the cut-off time on Reserve Day remain the same as it was for Sunday.
The match will start losing overs from 9:35 pm. From that time onwards, the match will keep getting shorter with the cut-off time for a five-over match being 12:06 am (Tuesday).
If there is additional rain, there will be an opportunity to resolve the outcome with a Super Over. To ensure readiness for this scenario, the outfield and pitch must be prepared no later than 1:20 AM IST. What happens if no play is possible on Reserve Day as well?
In case the entire match is washed off, the team that finished highest in the league table after the 70 matches of the regular season shall be declared the winner of the relevant playoff match or final.
That means, if the reserved day got washed out then the defending champions Gujarat Titans will retain the IPL title by virtue of topping the league table. Weather prediction for Monday-
There is a prediction of a thunderstorm around 5 PM IST, expected to last about an hour. But there is no rain forecasted during the match hours, the prospects of a full 20-over match are entirely possible. This indicates that both fans and players can look forward to an uninterrupted and exciting showdown.
The India House | Nikhil | Ram Charan | Abhishek Agarwal Arts | V Mega Pictures | Telugu Bullet
Based on a forgotten chapter in Indian History, #TheIndiaHouse is a film set in London during the pre-independence era.
Cast: Nikhil Siddhartha, Anupam Kher
Technical Crew:
Director: Ram Vamsi Krishna
Producers: Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal
Presents: Ram Charan
Banners: V Mega Pictures, Abhishek Agarwal Arts
DOP: Cameron Bryson
Music Composed, Arranged and produced for the motion poster by Jerry Silvester Vincent
Additional Programming: Christy Thomas Cherian
Score Transcribed by: Suprava Mukherjee
Vocals by: Abrahaam Nithya Pandian
Sound design : Saumit Deshmukh
Sound mixing : Koti
Orchestral Credits:
Budapest Scoring Orchestra :
Recording Studio : Rottenbiller Hall
Conductor: Péter Illényi
Orchestra Co-ordinator – Balasubramanian G
Session producer: Bálint Sapszon
Recording Engineer: Dénes Rédly, Viktor Szabó
Librarian: Anna Sapszo
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed the first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system capable of monitoring blood pressure and heart functions while in motion and transmitting data wirelessly. Previous soft ultrasonic sensors required tethering cables for data and power transmission, limiting mobility. However, the new wearable ultrasonic system-on-patch (USoP) includes a flexible control circuit that communicates with an ultrasound transducer array to collect and wirelessly transmit data. The system also incorporates machine learning to interpret the data and track subjects in motion.
ultrasonic system-on-patch
The USoP allows continuous tracking of physiological signals from tissues as deep as 164 mm, enabling the measurement of central blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output, and other physiological signals for up to 12 hours. This technology has the potential to evaluate cardiovascular function in motion, which can help identify abnormalities in blood pressure and cardiac output, particularly in cases of heart failure. For healthy individuals, the device can provide real-time measurements of cardiovascular responses to exercise, aiding in the development of personalized training plans.
The fully integrated USoP represents a significant advancement in wearable ultrasound technology, with both the wearable sensor and control electronics designed in wearable form factors. The device can wirelessly sense deep tissue vital signs, making it a potentially life-saving cardiovascular monitoring solution. Additionally, the USoP contributes to the development of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), as it connects to the Internet and wirelessly transmits physiological signals for analysis, computing, and professional diagnosis. The transformation brought about by this technology extends healthcare monitoring possibilities by making formerly stationary and portable devices stretchable and wearable.
