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Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Doppler radar at RMC, Nagpur restarts after a month
Nagpur: The Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) attached to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of the meteorological department ( IMD ) near Nagpur Airport is up and running again after remaining non-functional for more than a month. The RMC started issuing radar images with the three-hourly nowcast warnings about possible rains and thunderstorms in the region on Thursday. The development comes at a crucial time, as a red alert has been declared in the region, and the DWR will play a role in generating precise climatic changes in Vidarbha. The DWR went down due to a technical failure around June 20, affecting the nowcast services. The RMC was dependent on satellite images relayed from 36,000 ft above ground in the absence of radar images. The DWR has been aiding nowcast, showing crucial developments taking place over Nagpur and Central India skies for several years. Its services were badly missed during the July 5, 6, and 7 rains in Nagpur. IMD scientist Dr Rizwan Ahmed said, "During the servicing of the radar; RMC Nagpur forecaster has utilized different meteorological satellites such as INSAT-3DS and INSAT-3DR. These satellites provide images and products every 15 minutes over the Indian region, aiding in the monitoring of various severe weather phenomena and the issuance of Nowcasts."
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Sona Institutions: A Blend of Legacy, Research Excellence, Placement & Global Visions
While its legacy lays the foundation, it is institutional excellence that builds enduring impact. At the heart of Tamil Nadu's Smart City, Salem, Sona College of Technology — the flagship of the 68-year-old Sona Institutions — is reshaping engineering education driven by innovation, research and global opportunity. Faculty Lead the Nation Sona has topped in India in faculty performance in the prestigious NPTEL exams, beating over 7000 institutions around the country in a landmark achievement. Cutting-edge edtech and lifelong learning supported by the management empower both faculty and students. Where Ideas Lift Off Sona is powering national missions besides preparing engineers. With 36 advanced research centres — inaugurated by A P J Abdul Kalam — including the pioneering SonaSPEED, Sona's innovations have contributed to ISRO's Chandrayaan-3, GSLV-F14, RL and INSAT-3DS missions. Patents Galore Recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, Sona College holds 44 patents, 381 new patent applications filed in a single year and 320 patents published, Sona is a scientific hub of innovation. Rankings and Future Focus From Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Data Science and Cybersecurity, Sona's future-ready specialisations ensure its graduates stay ahead. This futuristic vision has earned the institution a NAAC A++ grade with a high CGPA of 3.65, placing it among just a handful of top Indian institutions. NIRF rankings position it within the top 11–50 in the innovation category and 151–200 in engineering categories. Sona is also ISO 9001:2015 certified, with all eligible undergraduate and MBA programmes NBA accredited — further affirming its commitment to academic excellence. Placements: Minting Student Millionaires Sona has achieved an enviable 95 per cent placement record, but more impressively. With a focus on industry-ready skills, Sona College of Technology has enabled over 100 students to land million-rupees offers. 'It is an outstanding achievement. At Sona, even before they graduate, students are millionaires,' said vice-chairman Chocko Valliappa. 'It is all about positioning our students and not merely placing them in jobs,' said vice-chairman Thyagu Valliappa. Principal S R R Senthilkumar says,' being a millionaire while still a student can be an ambitious goal. Companies are willing to offer premium salaries only when students possess industry-relevant skills, certifications, and problem-solving capabilities. At Sona College of Technology, besides deep engagement with industry partners, they conduct of soft skill training, mock interviews and pre-placement training.' Blueprint of this rare success: The institution's innovative course offerings, with high potential for attracting employers who offer high-salaried jobs to competent fresh engineers. Value-added training and courses like the 3D Experience platform and Xcelerator Programme have helped students from core specialisations get jobs with rupees million as salary. Short-term certificate courses under the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), which have been taken up by the majority of students with enthusiasm. A major recruiter this year selected over 50 per cent of the student millionaires. Notably, most of these students were from core specialisations. A student with a mechanical engineering background received an annual salary package of Rs.17 lakh at a leading multinational firm this year. Soaring Global Placements through Foreign Language Training Through its Foreign Language Training Centre offering Japanese, Korean, German and French, Sona facilitates international placements. As many as 34 students secured jobs in Japan after completing training in N5 and N3 levels at the in-house Japanese Language Training Centre. Sona graduates employed in Japan on international salary packages now stands just two short of the 100 mark. So far, a total of 97 Sona students have been selected by top-tier organisations and are currently working in Japan with packages of 33.6 LPA (JPY). While the current year's placement season is on-going, around 80 per cent of the students have been placed with an average LPA of Rs.6 lakh. This exceptional placement record, achieved amid a challenging job market conditions, testifies to Sona College of Technology's capability in creating job-ready and industry-ready graduates. Awarded Consistently for Best Industry Linkage The AICTE-CII Best Industry Linked Institution award for Sona College for seven consecutive years reflects the seamless integration between classroom learning and corporate needs. Built for Tomorrow Spread across 35 smart acres, featuring Salem's tallest academic structure and equipped with a modern central library housing over one lakh books and digital resources, Sona is a future-facing institution grounded in strong values, with aspirations to attain deemed university status in the near future. For students who dream big and aim high, Sona Institutions offer not just an education, but a launchpad to lead the future. 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mumbai on alert as satellite images show intensifying monsoon downpours
Mumbai and many other parts of Maharashtra are getting ready for more heavy rainfall as the Southwest Monsoon moves in quickly. The latest satellite images from India's INSAT-3DS show thick clouds building up over Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka, hinting that stronger rains are on the way. Monsoon Advances Further On 26 May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the Southwest Monsoon has spread to several new areas. These include: More of the central Arabian Sea Additional parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune Karnataka, including Bengaluru The rest of Tamil Nadu Some parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Westcentral and North Bay of Bengal It has also covered the rest of Mizoram and now fully includes Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, along with parts of Assam and Meghalaya. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses India (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Northern Limit Expands The current Northern Limit of the Monsoon (NLM) now runs through Mumbai, Pune, Sholapur, Kalaburagi, Mahbubnagar, Kavali, Agartala, Golpara, and stretches up to 28.5N/89E. This shows how fast the monsoon is moving north. Meteorologists say the weather is perfect for the monsoon to keep advancing over the next three days. Rain is expected to reach: More parts of the central Arabian Sea Further areas in Maharashtra and Karnataka Additional regions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh The remaining Northeastern states Parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim Mumbai on High Alert Mumbai has already seen traffic jams and waterlogging due to the early rains. The forecast says more heavy spells are likely. Officials are asking people to be alert for possible flooding and travel problems. Live Events Inputs from agencies
