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Once Thirsty, Chennai Cantonment Area Now a Model for Others

Once water-starved, Chennai”s Cantonment area and military station now boast of 13 brimful water bodies and recycling plants, and also generate their own electricity. Inspired by the innovation, the Ministry of Defence has directed its Estate Wing to implement the development work across all defence establishments.

IIT Madras Launches India’s First Indigenously Designed Standing Wheelchair

In a laudable initiative, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched the country’s ‘first indigenously’ designed standing wheelchair- ‘Arise’ for assisting the specially-abled person in day to day activities. These customised wheelchairs enable a differently-abled person to shift from sitting to standing position and vice-versa independently.

‘Fitbit’ for Cows: Indian Startup Tackles Low Dairy Productivity

Hundreds of startups are shaking up Indian agriculture, proposing solutions to chronically low output. The number of agritech ventures has risen 25% to 450 this year, with funding up 300% to $248 million, according to the National Association of Software and Service Companies. This wave of innovation and investment promises to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to double farmer incomes by 2022.

Russia Wants to Jointly Develop Small, Medium-Sized N-Plants, including Floating N-Station, with India

Nikita Mazein, vice-president of Rusatom Overseas (a division of Rosatom), said, “Rosatom is developing small and medium-sized solutions based on light water reactor unit of Russian design.” There is a need to explore the possibility of such projects in the coastal areas of South Asia as this nuclear energy segment provides an opportunity for boosting Indo-Russia nuclear cooperation, he said.

Indian Air Force Unveils Multiplayer Version of IAF Mobile Game for Android and iPhones

Now, the Indian Air Force has launched the multiplayer version of IAF’s new upgraded 3D Air Combat Mobile Game. In a tweet posted by the Indian Air Force from their Twitter handle, “IAF launches multiplayer version of IAF’s upgraded 3D Air Combat Mobile Game “Indian Air Force: A Cut Above”. The game is now available for download on Google Play for Android & IOS store.”