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Hans India
27-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
3,513 students receive degrees at 16th graduation ceremony
Visakhapatnam: A total of 3,513 degrees were conferred upon graduates in the 16th graduation ceremony of GITAM Deemed to be University celebrated here on Saturday. From a wide range of academic disciplines, including engineering, pharmacy, architecture, science, law, humanities, and management, 2,646 undergraduate students, 723 postgraduate students and 144 Ph.D scholars received degree certificates. In recognition of exceptional academic performance and significant contributions to their respective domains, 48 students were awarded gold medals. Senior faculty members Prof. P Bharani Chandra Kumar and P Shanthi Latha received Best Researcher Awards for their outstanding work. Delivering the graduation day address, Bosch Global Software Technologies R&D centre head and vice president Naveed Narayan said the young generation has immense potential to create new business opportunities using Artificial Intelligence (AI). He emphasised that the entire world is now looking towards India for solutions to complex problems, and it is the responsibility of the youth to recognise this and contribute to building a new India. GITAM president and Visakhapatnam Parliament Member M Sribharath reiterated the institution's commitment towards ethics and values, which serve to inspire the younger generation. Appreciating the students for their achievements, he urged them to contribute back to society as they progress in life. While acknowledging concerns about job losses due to AI, he assured that new opportunities would emerge, and advised students to shift their mindset from seeking long-term job security to becoming solution providers and job creators. The institution's Pro Vice-Chancellor Y Gouthama Rao shared insights into its growth. He highlighted the faculty's achievements, stating that they are actively involved in 25 major research projects and have produced 208 patents. The institution's vice-president M Gangadhara Rao, secretary Vice-Chancellor Errol D'Souza, Registrar D Gunasekharan, deans, directors and governing body members participated in the ceremony.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Techies turned conservationists: A film on Save the Macaques
The Malabar Whistling Thrush, a glossy black bird, sings beautifully at dawn in the forest. A series of mystical whistles that go 'tseee', 'tseee' resembling a whistling school boy float out of rainforests in Valparai as the documentary Save the Macaquesplays on the big screen. We are at the Bosch Global Software Technologies campus in Saravanampatti to meet the members 360° Pixtures, a photography community formed by engineers with a love for Nature and conservation. They are out with their first production — a film on the critically endangered lion-tailed macaques, a primate that can be found only in the rainforests of the Western Ghats. 'This entrancing melody of the thrush takes over the valley and follows you wherever you go,' says Harigokul Shanmugham, a software engineer and one of the core members of 360° Pixtures. Other members include Samuel Victor from Udhagamandalam, a birder since his childhood while Shakti Bala Krishna, a new entrant to the community, has shifted gears from street and portrait photography to wildlife. Srikanth Santhinathan is fondly referred to by his colleagues as 'man of the forest' and Periyarmathi Mahalingam is considered an encyclopedia on birds of Coimbatore. Says Samuel, 'I started a Nature Club and introduced birding at campus. As part of CSR activity, we documented slender loris in Dindigul over a period of three years. We trained tribal people in plumbing, carpentry and electrician work, helped women formed self-help groups.' Constant awareness brought down the number of road kills and the lorris population increased considerably. 'It was heartening,' explains Sam adding that icing on the cake for the team was when the Tamil Nadu Government declared the Kaduvur slender loris sanctuary covering 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul in 2022. 'People are happier,' says Naved Narayanan, Center Head of Bosch Coimbatore, adding that such communities initiated by people connect people to the physical world. While the FitForFuture — Strategy steered by Naved drives home the message on staying fit, the 360° Pixtures community uses photography as a tool to keep the buzz around environment, conservation, and biodiversity protection. Started in 2022 with nine core members, it has grown to accommodate 1200 members. During workshops at the campus on photography techniques using DSLR, mirrorless cameras, and even mobile devices, they share compelling stories from the wild, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and the need to preserve it. 'Outings in the jungle can be addictive,' chips in Rekha Varma who heads the community, adding that the company of her team makes a perfect setting for travels in the wild. 'During our Valparai trip, it was raining and the leeches were out, giving us a hard time. While we followed an elephant with our cameras, we almost missed a sloth bear. After a few anxious moments, we spotted the bear walking towards the elephant. And sambar deers grazing on the hills went on an alert mode after seeing the predator approaching. It was a perfect goosebumps moment, a frame any photographer would love to capture.' The team also puts together an annual photo exhibition titled 'Avni: Our Mother Nature' where they display wildlife and nature-centric photos of members for sale. The proceeds, routed through CSR, are used to publish a bilingual booklet on wildlife of Tamil Nadu for students of Government School in Keeranatham. Naved reasons that at times when people are consumed by the digital space, especially the AI world, such activities help them spend productive time away from the screens. 'We have communities on gardening, where we have earmarked a space to grow vegetables, fruits, and greens. We have communities that go cycling and running. A lot of people who wanted to get back to reading came together and that's how our book club community came into being where they read physical books. These communities thrive on meeting people physically. It helps build confidence in leading. At work, they showcase this capability.' The documentary was shot over three weekends. It involved 10 field visits across eight months to capture three different seasons and the changing colours of the landscape. It highlights the challenges and threats faced by the primate. For example, increasing human interaction is a growing concern in areas where roads and plantations continue to encroach on natural habitats. The macaques at Puthuthottam in the Valparai Hills offer a unique, decades-long record of such interactions. Initially, these macaques avoided human food even when accessible, but habitat disruptions and tourism have drastically altered their behaviour. The closing shot of the film shows the canopy bridges in Valparai that help lion-tailed macaques safely cross roads. The roadmap ahead for the team also lists a trip to observe fireflies in Anamalai. The team in collaboration with Arulagam, an NGO that works towards vulture conservation will soon document challenges and threats faced by critically endangered Red-Headed, Long-billed and Oriental White-Backed vultures. 'In field trips, each one is assigned responsibilities and they own it from end to end. It helps develop leadership and project management capabilities. The learning is immense,' says Rekha, adding, 'When we come together it's magic.'
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bosch deepens global integration of India as a strategic hub
Mumbai/Delhi: As the global mobility industry evolves, India is gaining prominence both as a strategic market and a powerhouse of engineering innovation for German major Bosch . Currently contributing about 5 per cent to Bosch's global mobility business, the India division aims to double its share to 10 per cent by the start of the next decade. The rise of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), increasing vehicle volumes, and higher content per vehicle driven by electrification and premiumisation are expected to fuel this growth, said a top company official. 'India holds global system and component responsibilities, backed by Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) as a key development backbone, and remains a critical pillar of Bosch's global operations. Beyond engineering support, it also serves as a hub for AI innovation and advanced development processes,' Andreas Dempf , Head of Sales and Customers for the Mobility Solutions business sector at Bosch, told ETAuto. BGSW in India is a key subsidiary of the German engineering and technology Bosch Group , and serves as its global software and technology development arm. Dempf pointed out that BGSW is central to Bosch's global transformation, with its influence extending well beyond India. The 24,000 engineers based in Bengaluru, Coimbatore , and Pune form the core of the company's global software and AI capabilities. This is supported by nearshore subsidiaries in Vietnam, Poland, and Mexico, which replicate India's work while catering to regional needs—Vietnam for Japan, and Mexico for North America. This global structure provides both scale and cultural proximity, enabling efficient and localised execution across markets. Bosch's global two-wheeler headquarters remains in Yokohama, but key powertrain responsibilities, for both electric and ICE are shifting to India. While China continues to lead the electrification business, India is fast emerging as a central hub in Bosch's global two-wheeler realignment. Globally, and especially in Europe with the changing trend in the sector, Bosch is downsizing or "rightsizing" its employee count, as are some other global organisations. The biggest challenge is to "master" performance, restructuring and transformation, while also investing in new technologies. Bosch's global mobility business stands at €55.8 billion, supported by a network of 490 subsidiaries across 60 countries. Bosch mobility's reorganisation In 2023, the German company announced a realignment of its automotive supply business, designating Bosch Mobility as a distinct business sector with its own dedicated leadership team and full operational responsibility. The Board now oversees hardware, including electronics, semiconductors, and sensors, as well as software development. Dempf noted that traditionally, Bosch's strong hardware divisions led development with software in a supporting role. Now, adopting a software-first mindset, architecture and software take the lead in shaping market narratives. Industry conversations, going forward, will increasingly focus on EE (electronics and electrical) and software architectures. While hardware assets continue to be developed by business units, Bosch is fundamentally shifting how it presents its offerings. 'The transformation is ongoing and will unfold over time.' Dempf highlighted a major transformation underway as steering, braking, and suspension functions converge onto a single software platform, enabling software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This shift requires a unified operating system and middleware layer to coordinate across domains. He further explained that as platform strategies evolve, this transformation increases complexity, with a software-first approach fundamentally changing system development. The business model itself is shifting– unlike traditional vehicles that required post-sale repairs, modern cars now receive continuous software updates that enhance features and driver assistance throughout their lifecycle. Electrification and also the need for a multi-fuel strategy While electrification is still emerging in India, primarily in two-wheelers and power electronics for four-wheelers, Sandeep Nelamangala , President of Bosch Mobility India said content per vehicle is steadily increasing driven by deeper technology integration. He also noted that electrification in India will be shaped by three key factors– the upcoming CAFE-III norms in 2028 and the prevailing fuel mix; rising consumer demand for comfort, convenience, and premium features; government policy toward electrification driven by rise in fuel imports. Globally, electrification still accounts for a small portion of Bosch's business, with China as a notable exception where Bosch ranks among the top three suppliers and has over 30 projects scaling up. Dempf noted that hybrids, PHEVs, and range extenders remain key components of OEM portfolios, especially as legislation evolves in Europe. He pointed out that expectations for a rapid shift to pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were overly optimistic particularly in Europe, where volumes stagnated last year, while China continued to see strong growth in BEVs alongside hybrids and range extenders. Meanwhile, he pointed out that a key short-term challenge in the powertrain transition is the risk of idling production lines, which is creating operational pressure for suppliers. For India, Nelamangala highlighted the importance of a multi-fuel strategy and a tailored approach for each vehicle category. Bosch, with its longstanding expertise in diesel and gasoline, is leveraging Brazil as its global centre of competence to bring that expertise to India. Looking ahead, it sees India as a hub for ethanol competence. It is also considering shifting two-wheeler electric powertrain and conventional gasoline fuel injection development to India. Regarding hydrogen technology, it is advancing both hydrogen-fueled ICE engines and fuel cells. 'We've established a central competence center and demonstrator for hydrogen engines and are collaborating with OEMs on trial projects. Over the next two to three years, the focus will be on gathering real-world performance data to assess the technology's potential.' However, successful hydrogen adoption will also rely on infrastructure development and affordable supply, making volume ramp-up a complex challenge ahead. China's global lead in ADAS In the autonomous driving space, China is leading rapid advancements, with BYD's recent 'God's Eye' system a notable example. The market is pushing to make advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) standard across segments, particularly at Level 2 and the emerging Level 2+, which enables hands-off, eyes-on driving, mainly on highways. Dempf highlighted that there's also growing exploration of urban applications, with the current technology race centering on enhancing Level 2+ capabilities using generative AI. While headquartered in Europe, Bosch seemed confident that its significant ADAS footprint in China will help position it at the forefront of this innovation-driven race.
