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The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tech innovations in AI and robotics pave way for sustainable future, says former ISRO scientist
Technological innovations, especially in AI and robotics, are poised to redefine the fundamentals of economic competitiveness and environmental stewardship, paving the way for a sustainable future, said A. Sivathanu Pillai, former Chief Controller (R&D), ISRO, and founder-CEO of BrahMos Aerospace. Delivering the 12th Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao Endowment Lecture at GITAM Deemed to be University on Tuesday, Mr. Pillai spoke on the theme 'Building a Sustainable Future Integrated with National Vision.' The lecture was jointly organised by the university's School of Technology and the Condition Monitoring Society of India (CMSI). He highlighted India's advancements in nuclear energy, space research, defence technologies, renewable energy, and net-zero initiatives. He stressed that sustainable development should aim to build a happy and healthy society, ensure economic resilience, and strengthen national security. Mr. Pillai underlined the transformative potential of industrial, humanoid, and space robotics in sectors such as agriculture and healthcare. Noting that India's youth, over 800 million strong, can be a powerful force when equipped with the right skills and involved in nation-building projects, he called for innovation-driven engagement. Operation Sindoor Citing the success of the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which has been deployed from land, sea, and air platforms, he said the project exemplifies effective international collaboration and public-private partnership. He pointed to its role in Operation Sindoor as an example of indigenous technological excellence attracting global attention. Encouraging the younger generation to think big, he envisioned future innovations such as reusable and mind-operated cruise missiles. Condition monitoring V. Bhujanga Rao, Chairman of KIMS Foundation and former Director General of DRDO, spoke on the rising importance of condition monitoring in industry. He explained how AI and data analytics are transforming the field by enabling faster, more accurate, and predictive decision-making. CMSI president and NSTL scientist P.V.S. Ganesh Kumar projected that the global condition monitoring market, valued at USD 4.38 billion in 2024, is expected to nearly double to USD 8.85 billion by 2034, highlighting its growing industrial relevance.
Hans India
23-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Founder of Acclaimed Devnar School for the Blind, Padma Shri Dr. A. Saibaba Goud, to Deliver Triveni Foundation's Endowment Lecture
The Triveni Foundation, a cornerstone of India's cultural and literary landscape for nearly a century, announced today that Padma Shri Dr. A. Saibaba Goud will deliver this year's prestigious Prof. I. V. Chalapati Rao Endowment Lecture. Padmashri Dr. Saibaba is the founder of the renowned Devnar School for the Blind and a recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award for his outstanding service in social medical relief. The event will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday, 26th July 2025, at the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math (Opposite Indira Park) in Hyderabad. A leading ophthalmologist, Dr. Saibaba founded the Devnar School in 1991 with just four students. In the years since, the institution has become acclaimed as the best in India for the visually challenged, now empowering over 500 students to reach lofty heights of achievement. Drawing directly from this profound experience, Dr. Saibaba's lecture is titled, "The Challenged Children Need Empathy & Support: From Village Schools to IIMs in India – A Case Study". A special exhibition showcasing the remarkable achievements of Devnar's current students will accompany the lecture, offering a living testament to the themes of the talk and celebrating the unconquerable spirit that allows ability to outshine disability. 'There is a perfect synergy between Dr. Saibaba's life's work and Triveni's core mission of propagating idealism in public life,' said S.T.L.S. Ravi Chandra, Secretary of the Triveni Foundation. 'His journey with Devnar is a powerful story of cultural and social renaissance in action. We are honoured to provide a platform for a message that is so critical to our nation's future.'
