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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: I learned music secretly
A true maestro of the bansuri, his breath weaves magic through bamboo, enchanting audiences across the globe. From concert halls to sacred temples, his melodies flow like a river of devotion and artistry — that is Indian music director and master flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia for you. A recipient of many honours, including the Padma Vibhushan, Pt Hariprasad continues to inspire generations with his timeless music and boundless spirit. At the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY at IIT-H, children affectionately gathered around him on stage, drawn by an unseen magnetism. With serene grace, he breathed life into raags like Madhuvanthi, Bheempalasi, and Pahadi. Awestruck, everyone joined their palms in reverence. Pt Hariprasad answered with a warm smile. But in conversation with CE, he confesses, 'I was so nervous about performing in front of so many people! But I thoroughly enjoyed myself and also made it a point to involve attendees as I performed. There was this little girl who sang so well as I played the flute — I was overcome with emotion.'
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
SPIC MACAY fest: A cultural jamboree that took Hyderabad's breath away
Mornings began with yoga, Shramdaan, and workshops led by master artisans, while evenings came alive with magical folk performances and classical art by legendary maestros — this was the vibrant experience at the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY held at IIT-Hyderabad. 'We were excited to be involved. Indian education has traditionally been left-brain centric. There is a strong need for balance, as innovation arises from a balanced mind — and SPIC MACAY fosters that,' IIT-H director Budaraju Srinivasa Murty told CE. Day 1: A deep dive into devotion
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Day 3 of SPIC MACAY cultural bonanza stuns Hyderabad
Come one, come all, let us immerse ourselves in the beauty of Indian tradition and culture! This was the tone on Day 3 of the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY, held from 26 May to 1 June at IIT-H. Children, students, professors, and music connoisseurs listened with unmatched excitement as the evening opened with the vibrant folk traditions of 'Hojagiri', a ritual dance of the Reang (Bru) community from Tripura. Performed by Debasis Reang and his troupe, the dance mesmerised the audience with acrobatic balance, symbolising the five elements of life: fire, water, food, soil, and air. Next came the dynamic 'Purulia Chhau', a martial folk theatre form from West Bengal. With elaborate masks, dramatic leaps, and rhythmic storytelling, Shri Tarapada Rajak and his troupe brought to life a stirring episode from the Devi Mahatmya, the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The performance left the young audience enthralled.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-H, Japan company SSIC successfully test Beyond 5G, 6G wireless technologies
Hyderabad: Japan's Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (SSIC), the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and Private Limited — a start-up incubated at IIT-H — successfully tested cutting-edge (B5G) and 6G (B6G) technologies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The trials proved that SSIC's flexible communication device, a special chip — Software-Defined Radio (SDR) System-on-Chip (SoC) that can support different wireless technologies, worked smoothly with WiSig's advanced mobile network system. Together, they delivered wireless performance similar to what today's best 5G networks offer. By 2026, the collaboration aims to support advanced applications such as Fixed Wireless Access, Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk, V2X autonomous navigation, and satellite-compatible NB-IoT smart metering. "This initiative bridges academic excellence, industrial innovation, and international collaboration efforts, reinforcing the global partnership of India and Japan in next-generation wireless communications," said WiSig Networks founder & IITH department of electrical engineering professor Kiran Kuchi. Toyofumi Horikawa from SSIC expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's outcomes. "The results from tests and experiments carried out at the IITH campus demonstrate the immense potential of customizable SDR SoC platforms in accelerating the development of future wireless technologies," he said. "SSIC also exhibited its advanced SDR technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Barcelona. In 2026, we plan to further expand this collaboration for advanced communication protocol testing. " IITH director BS Murty said that this partnership underscores the institute's commitment to fostering international collaboration and driving innovation in wireless communication technologies, placing IITH at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. They said that this Indo-Japanese collaboration exemplifies the potential for international partnerships to shape global standards and drive innovation in next-generation wireless communications.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIT-H plays host to field demo for advanced Beyond 5G and 6G tech
Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (SSIC) of Japan, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) and WiSig Networks, a startup incubated at IIT-H, have completed field demonstrations for advanced Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G technologies. The joint demonstrations, conducted at IIT-H campus, validated the performance and interoperability of SSIC's flexible Software-Defined Radio (SDR) System-on-Chip (SoC) User Equipment (UE) and WiSig Networks' Open RAN (O-RAN) base stations. The experiments showcased the compatibility and effectiveness of advanced communication terminals developed by SSIC in Japan. Leveraging the Japanese firm's ASUKA SDR-Box, which is equipped with a versatile communication SoC designed to support future communications protocols, the trials confirmed high-quality wireless connectivity and performance comparable to existing commercial 5G SoCs, IIT-H said in a release on Thursday. The collaboration, which represents a strong partnership between Japanese and Indian institutions, aims to expand in 2026 to support advanced applications such as Fixed Wireless Access, Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk, V2X autonomous navigation, and satellite-compatible NB-IoT smart metering, it said. 'This initiative bridges academic excellence, industrial innovation and international collaboration efforts, reinforcing the global partnership of India and Japan in next generation wireless communications,' said Kiran Kuchi of the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT-H and WiSig Networks founder, who is also a contributor to 5G and 6G global standards, including 3GPP. SSIC's Toyofumi Horikawa, who is a technical leader of development of the customizable SDR SoC, said that the results from tests and experiments carried out at IIT-H demonstrate the immense potential of customizable SDR SoC platforms in accelerating the development of future wireless technologies. SSIC had showcased its advanced SDR technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25), Barcelona. The plan is to expand this collaboration in 2026 for advanced communication protocol testing, he said. 'This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering international collaboration and driving innovation in wireless communication technologies, placing IIT-H at the forefront of technological breakthroughs,' Director B.S. Murty said.
