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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Medical intervention could've saved him: Parents of Vande Bharat victim
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: The mother of 57-year-old Dhakuria resident Himadri Bhowmick, who died while travelling on the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express on Wednesday, has alleged that her son was a victim of negligence on the part of the Railways. "If my son got medical intervention on time, he could have been saved," said 80-year-old Protima Bhowmick at her two-storey residence at 66/2 Beni Banerjee Avenue in Dhakuria. Himadri is survived by his wife, son, and elderly parents. His elder sister and her family reside in Delhi. "Himadri's body was cremated in Bhubaneswar. His family members are there. I have lost my son who will never come back," said the grieving mother before entering her house. Himadri, who operated an academic consultancy firm, was travelling to Bhubaneswar with colleague Debarati Majumdar for work-related matters. He fell ill after the train left Cuttack station. Fellow passengers reported that he passed away by the time the train reached Bhubaneswar. Himadri's 90-year-old father Hiranmoy stated he would pursue legal action against the Railways, believing prompt medical attention could save his son's life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo His parents mentioned Himadri had hypertension and took various medications, though they were unaware of other health issues. The death has left the neighbourhood in shock. According to neighbours, Himadri's mobility had reduced lately due to illness, with his wife managing household responsibilities. Subhendu Jana, a trader residing opposite Bhowmick's house, said: "I still cannot believe that Himadri is no more. I saw their house being built here in the 1980s and saw him since he was a kid. He had a close rapport with my family. We are trying to comfort his elderly parents, but no consolation works when it comes to the loss of a child. " Dayananda Shau, a shopkeeper, added: "They buy all household essentials from my shop. For the last couple of months, I have not seen him. His wife would come to my shop daily." Another resident, Baidyanath Tripathi, said: "I learnt about his death this morning. I have been living in this area for around 50 years, and I remember him as a teenager. He was a well-behaved person, and he worked in a bank earlier. Nowadays, he was doing some consultancy business. He never told me about any serious illness."
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Autopsy of dead train passenger conducted
Bhubaneswar: Post-mortem of Himadri Bhowmik, 57, the passenger who fell ill aboard the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express and later died on Wednesday, was conducted at Capital Hospital on Thursday in the presence of his family members. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His sister, Shelley Bhowmik, and brother-in-law arrived in Bhubaneswar from New Delhi early on Thursday morning. "On coming to know about my brother's death, we came to Bhubaneswar by flight," she said. Himadri was cremated in Bhubaneswar in the presence of his family members. The deceased from Dhakuria in Kolkata, died after falling ill in the train around 1.30 pm on Wednesday after it left the Cuttack station. He was rushed to a private hospital and was declared brought dead. Himadri owned a company, Career Options, which is an academic consultancy firm that manages student admissions to various educational institutions. He was travelling to Bhubaneswar on the train for a business meeting. Maitree Vihar police lodged an unnatural death case and sent the body for a post-mortem.
ABC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Sicona's fast-charging battery tech to be developed by Himadri in India
A breakthrough Australian technology that promises 40 per cent faster charging times for lithium batteries has attracted interest from overseas. Wollongong startup Sicona has licensed the rights to its technology, SiCx, to Indian chemicals company Himadri. The product is a silicon carbon anode that is added to lithium-ion batteries to improve efficiency. As part of the deal, Himadri will make a $15 million investment in the Wollongong business and will have the right to create its own facility producing the product in India. "The revenue that it will generate for us in terms of royalties is in the tens of millions of dollars that will flow over quite a long period." In the initial stages, Himadri's investment will allow the Wollongong company to expand its laboratory operations in the Illawarra and employ more staff. In the long term, Himadri's plan to build its own manufacturing facility producing Sicona's product will form the blueprint for the Australian company establishing its own facility elsewhere, most likely in the US. Previously, Mr Jordaan has spoken out about the difficulty in setting up manufacturing facilities in Australia, forcing home-grown ideas into development overseas. "The Australian government needs to incentivise local manufacturing, as other governments like the US [have] ... there is a lot of protectionist trade policy being implemented." Mr Jordaan said not having to build a large, first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility would allow Sicona to learn from Himadri's experience. "This is a very neat way to overcome that challenge for us to get our first commercial-scale operation … our vision is to become the largest producer of these materials globally. "Over time, that means we want to build and operate ourselves and while we have that intention in the US already, we're looking at other opportunities … to build globally." Sicona previously proposed a commercial-scale lithium-ion battery factory in the Illawarra suburb of Shellharbour. Lithium-ion batteries have many uses, but they all have a cathode positive side and an anode negative side. The cathode side has materials like nickel, cobalt and manganese, while the anode is predominantly graphite. When Sicona's product was mixed in with an anode's graphite, Mr Jordaan said the impact was significant. "It boosts the storage capacity of the battery overall," he said. There are a number of sectors driving the need for better-quality lithium-ion batteries. Examples include artificial intelligence in personal devices that use batteries, militaries using autonomous drones, the development of humanoid robots and electric vehicles. "What I've observed in China most recently is almost every new vehicle that you find on the road is electric," Mr Jordaan said. "Artificial intelligence is driving higher power requirements for other devices, including mobile phones, laptops and robots. "All of that requires denser and better batteries … and is driving huge demand for our product and our technology."
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Himadri Speciality to pick 16% stake in US-based International Battery Company
Clean-tech company Himadri Speciality on Thursday said it will acquire a 16.24 per cent stake in International Battery Company to increase its presence in the mobility and energy storage sectors. Himadri has already made an investment of $4.43 million (approximately ₹37.47 crore) in the US-based technology developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells, the company said without disclosing the deal size and timeline for completion of the transaction. The investment, made through a combination of preferred and common shares, gives Himadri representation on the board of International Battery Company. "It positions both companies to address the growing global demand for high performance, scalable, and sustainable battery technologies particularly in the mobility and energy storage sectors," the statement said. The company's CMD & CEO Anurag Choudhary said: "We announce our strategic investment for a 16.24 per cent stake in IBC, a trailblazer in next-generation battery technologies. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Himadri's global clean-tech strategy and our entry into the LiB component materials market." IBC operates a 50 MWh lithium-ion battery cell facility in South Korea and is developing a gigafactory in Bengaluru, India, through its joint venture with Mahanagar Gas Limited . The Bengaluru Gigafactory is scheduled to commence operations by the fourth quarter of FY2025-26. Through partnership, the Himadri company aims to play a pivotal role in India's energy transition. The Bengaluru facility will cater to last-mile B2B fleet providers and 2- and 3-wheeler OEMs, while also supporting global battery cell exports. Choudhary said this is a win-win collaboration-one that brings together deep material science and advanced battery technology to shape the future of sustainable energy. "Together, we are building a scalable, high-impact ecosystem that will power the next wave of clean mobility and energy solutions not only in India but across the globe," he said.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
Himadri Speciality to pick 16 pc stake in US-based International Battery Company
The investment, made through a combination of preferred and common shares, gives Himadri representation on the board of International Battery Company. Himadri has already made an investment of USD 4.43 million (approximately Rs 37.47 crore) in the US-based technology developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells, the company said without disclosing the deal size and timeline for completion of the transaction. New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) Clean-tech company Himadri Speciality on Thursday said it will acquire a 16.24 per cent stake in International Battery Company to increase its presence in the mobility and energy storage sectors. 'It positions both companies to address the growing global demand for high performance, scalable, and sustainable battery technologies particularly in the mobility and energy storage sectors,' the statement said. The company's CMD & CEO Anurag Choudhary said: 'We announce our strategic investment for a 16.24 per cent stake in IBC, a trailblazer in next-generation battery technologies. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Himadri's global clean-tech strategy and our entry into the LiB component materials market.' IBC operates a 50 MWh lithium-ion battery cell facility in South Korea and is developing a gigafactory in Bengaluru, India, through its joint venture with Mahanagar Gas Limited. The Bengaluru Gigafactory is scheduled to commence operations by the fourth quarter of FY2025-26. Through partnership, the Himadri company aims to play a pivotal role in India's energy transition. The Bengaluru facility will cater to last-mile B2B fleet providers and 2- and 3-wheeler OEMs, while also supporting global battery cell exports. Choudhary said this is a win-win collaboration—one that brings together deep material science and advanced battery technology to shape the future of sustainable energy. 'Together, we are building a scalable, high-impact ecosystem that will power the next wave of clean mobility and energy solutions not only in India but across the globe,' he said. PTI ABI KKS MR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
