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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 23, 2025

Indian IT Giants Lead 2025 Brand Finance IT Services Rankings

India secured the second position, contributing 36 per cent of the total brand value, a significant achievement fuelled by a 14 per cent increase in brand value, according to Brand Finance 2025 ranking.
India follows the US, which maintains its dominant position in IT services brand value, holding 40 per cent of the total brand value.
The collective brand value of the top 25 IT Services brands stands at $163 billion in 2025. 15 out of the top 25 brands have seen an increase in their brand values, underscoring the continued importance of IT services in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Despite recent economic challenges, IT services companies are witnessing a resurgence in brand value growth, largely driven by the improved economic outlook for 2025-2027.
While Accenture leads the list, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) retains its position as the world's second most valuable IT services brand for the fourth consecutive year.

Jan 21, 2025

Eastern India's First Astronomical Observatory

The Department of Science and Technology, under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, inaugurated the first astronomical observatory in Eastern India atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchkot area of Purulia district, West Bengal. This marks an important milestone in the advancement of astronomical research in India. It is the sixth astronomical observatory in the country, following observatories in locations such as Ladakh, Nainital (Uttarakhand), Mount Abu (Rajasthan), Girbani Hills (Pune), and Kavalur (Tamil Nadu).
The observatory is named after Satyendra Nath Bose, a prominent scientist known for his work in quantum mechanics and Bose-Einstein statistics.

Jan 18, 2025

C-DOT and IIT Bombay Unite for Indigenous 6G Optical Chipset

India is making significant strides in next-generation telecommunications technology, with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) signing an agreement for the development of an "Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links." This initiative, under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposals by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aims to strengthen India's leadership in 6G innovation and deployment by 2030, with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity.

Jan 17, 2025

Blue Origin Launch its First Orbital Rocket 'New Glenn'

Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business.

Jan 16, 2025

India Unveils 'Utkarsh' as Second Multi-Purpose Vessel

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully launched the second multi-purpose vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy, named INS Utkarsh. The launch took place at the Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. This event marks India's advancements in indigenous shipbuilding as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission. The launch occurred within three months of the first MPV, INS Samarthak, demonstrating L&T's accelerated production capabilities.
The event was graced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and L&T Shipyard. The vessel, named 'Utkarsh', signifies a leap forward in India's indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and aligns with the country's broader vision of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Pixxel and Digantara Launch Satellites for Earth and Space Monitoring

In a significant achievement for India's private space sector, two Indian start-ups, Pixxel and Digantara, launched their satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket. These pioneering missions are aimed at addressing pressing global challenges such as agriculture, defence, and space sustainability. Pixxel's launch introduces a constellation of satellites for advanced Earth observation, while Digantara's SCOT satellite focuses on real-time tracking of space objects.

ISRO Successfully Docks Satellites, Enters Elite Club

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully docked two satellites in space, marking India as the fourth country to achieve this feat after the United States, Russia, and China.
The docking process, part of the SpaDeX (Space Docking Exercise) mission, demonstrates ISRO's capability to conduct autonomous satellite docking. This milestone is critical for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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