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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
At GITAM convocation, Pad Man urges graduates: Don't chase opportunities, create solutions
HYDERABAD: The 16th graduation ceremony of GITAM (Deemed to be University) was held at its Hyderabad campus on Saturday, where a total of 2,002 students across various disciplines received their degrees. This included 1,638 undergraduates, 264 postgraduates and 100 doctoral scholars. Thirty-two students were awarded gold medals for academic excellence. As part of the convocation, honorary doctorates were conferred on three eminent personalities. Dr B Venkatraman, former Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), received the Honorary Doctor of Science for his pioneering work in nuclear engineering and non-destructive evaluation, which has strengthened India's defence and aerospace capabilities. Arunachalam Muruganantham, the social entrepreneur known for inventing the low-cost sanitary pad-making machine, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters for his transformative impact on menstrual health and rural livelihoods. R Venkateswara Rao, a leader in the infrastructure sector, was also conferred the Honorary Doctor of Letters for his contributions to education and social development. Delivering the convocation address as the chief guest, Dr Kiran Karnik, former president of NASSCOM, stressed the importance of lifelong learning in the age of AI and urged students to remain adaptable, embrace emerging technologies and develop a growth mindset. He said emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, motivation and relationship management, will be essential for effective leadership in a technology-driven world. GITAM president and Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat encouraged graduates to stay future-ready by understanding trends and committing to personal and professional growth. Vice-Chancellor Prof Errol D'Souza highlighted the university's focus on translational research and interdisciplinary learning to help students address complex global challenges. Addressing the students, Arunachalam Muruganantham advised them not to chase opportunities but to identify problems and create solutions. He said graduation should not be seen merely as a route to economic freedom but as a means to transform and create wealth. Several graduating students expressed their happiness, saying their years of hard work had finally been recognised by a reputed institution.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO Chairman highlights India's space achievements
Visakhapatnam: Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and secretary of the department of space V Narayanan highlighted India's remarkable strides in space exploration and technology. Delivering an inspiring address at GITAM Deemed to be University at a programme organised here on Wednesday, Dr Narayanan emphasised ISRO's role in furthering the nation's vision of self-reliance and global leadership in the space domain. Reflecting on ISRO's journey, Dr. Narayanan noted the organisation's evolution from launching small rockets with payloads of just 30-70 kg to deploying missions carrying up to 4,000-kg into outer space. Apart from highlighting India becoming the first nation to reach Mars orbit during its maiden attempt, the ISRO Chairman recalled several historic milestones achieved by the organisation, including the launch of a record-breaking 104 satellites in a single mission using PSLV-C37 and successful soft landing on the Moon's South Polar Region. He announced that India launched 434 satellites for 35 countries, demonstrating the global trust in ISRO's capabilities. Furthering its international collaborations, ISRO is now developing a satellite for G20 countries to monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather conditions. Dr. Narayanan underscored the ongoing NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, an Earth-observing satellite project that uses advanced radar imaging to track changes in the earth's surface. Looking ahead, he affirmed India's aspiration to establish its first space station by 2040 and projected India as an emerging vibrant space power. He stressed that ISRO's innovations continue to serve the nation through major systems in communication, television broadcasting, meteorology, resource monitoring, and space-based navigation. Encouraging greater collaboration, Dr Narayanan invited academic institutions like GITAM to partner with ISRO to expand the country's space knowledge base and contribute to national development.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
India to have space station by 2040: ISRO chairman
Visakhapatnam: India has launched 434 satellites for 35 countries, showcasing its growing international collaborations. Furthering this effort, Isro is currently developing a satellite for G20 countries to monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather conditions, said Isro chairman Dr V Narayanan during a special event at GITAM Deemed to be University. In his keynote speech, Dr Narayanan highlighted India's remarkable progress in space exploration and technology, explaining ISRO's role in advancing the nation's vision of self-reliance and global leadership in space. He discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, an Earth-observing satellite project that employs advanced radar imaging to track changes on the Earth's surface. Looking forward, he shared India's aspiration to establish its first space station by 2040, positioning the country as an emerging vibrant space power. Dr Narayanan noted that Isro's innovations continue to benefit the nation through vital systems in communication, television broadcasting, meteorology, resource monitoring, and space-based navigation. He encouraged greater collaboration, inviting academic institutions like GITAM to partner with ISRO to expand India's space knowledge base and contribute to national development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Reflecting on Isro's journey, Dr Narayanan observed the organisation's evolution from launching small rockets carrying payloads of just 30-70 kg to missions deploying up to 4,000 kg into outer space. He highlighted historic milestones such as India becoming the first nation to reach Mars orbit on its maiden attempt, the record-breaking launch of 104 satellites in a single mission using PSLV-C37, and the successful soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. GITAM vice-chancellor Prof. Eroll D'Souza praised ISRO's phenomenal progress and expressed confidence that space technologies will play a crucial role in driving India's economic growth.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Eisai pharma to set up global capability center in Vizag
Visakhapatnam : Eisai Pharma, a noted human health care pharmaceutical company, announced its plans to establish a new global capability center (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, further expanding its digital transformation and innovation footprint in India. The announcement was made by Makoto Haketsu, global chief information officer of Eisai Pharma, during his visit to Gitam Deemed to be University on Wednesday. Haketsu, accompanied by his core technical team, interacted with Vizag MP and GITAM president M Sribharat, who led the university's leadership team in hosting the delegation. The discussions centered around potential academic-industry collaborations and aligning digital healthcare initiatives with research and innovation. Speaking on the occasion, Makoto Haketsu explained the company's commitment to accelerating digital transformation initiatives with robust support from the AP govt and the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone. "By bringing together exceptional digital talent, we aim to drive cutting-edge solutions that redefine how healthcare meets evolving needs," said Haketsu. Expressing strong interest in academic collaboration, he noted that GITAM could become a valuable partner in Eisai's mission to integrate digital innovation in healthcare. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo During the interaction, Vizag MP Sribharat highlighted GITAM's focus on industry partnerships, innovation-driven education, and real-world research. "We are keen to explore joint research activities and collaborative technology development in areas such as data science, healthcare technologies, and pharmaceutical research with Eisai Pharma," he said. Eisai's visiting delegation also included Eisai India executive director & site head (VSP) Dr Girish Dixit, deputy senior executive director (IT) Kosuke Ichinose, talent management lead Naonori Shibata, chief operational excellence officer Dr Kentaro Nagane, human resource head Dr Hemant Nikam, projects & engineering head Anand Gal Phade and IT head Joseph Kiran Kumar.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Eisai Pharma announces its plans to set up GCC in Vizag
Visakhapatnam: Eisai Pharma, a noted human health care pharmaceutical company with a global presence, announced its plans to establish a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Visakhapatnam. Expanding its digital transformation and innovation footprint in India, the announcement was made by Makoto Hoketsu, Global Chief Information Officer of Eisai Pharma, during his visit to GITAM Deemed to be University on Wednesday. Hoketsu, accompanied by his core technical team, interacted with Visakhapatnam Member of Parliament and GITAM's president M Sribharat. Speaking on the occasion, Makoto Hoketsu emphasised the company's commitment to accelerating digital transformation initiatives with robust support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ). 'By bringing together exceptional digital talent, we aim to drive cutting-edge solutions that redefine how healthcare meets evolving needs,' said Hoketsu. He lauded the institution's academic infrastructure, its thriving interdisciplinary research environment, and the emphasis on emerging technologies. Expressing strong interest in academic collaboration, he noted that GITAM could become a valuable partner in Eisai's mission to integrate digital innovation in healthcare. During the interaction, Sribharat highlighted the institution's strategic focus on industry partnerships, innovation-driven education and real-world research. 'We are keen to explore joint research activities and collaborative technology development in areas such as data science, healthcare technologies, and pharmaceutical research with Eisai Pharma,' he stated. Institution's secretary M Bharadwaja, Vice-Chancellor Dr Eroll D'Souza, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Y Goutham Rao, Dean of Computer Science Arun Kumar, head of MURTI Labs Dr B V R Tata, and Director of IT Wing V Sairam, along with other senior faculty members were present.
