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India.com
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
India's first-ever bullet train trial for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor begins in this country, set to arrive in India in...
India's First Bullet Train Project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat states in western India. In a landmark move to revolutionize India's railway network, the inaugural Shinkansen bullet trains, integral to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, have entered the trial phase in Japan. This progress represents a significant milestone in India's path toward launching its first high-speed rail corridor. As per a report by The Financial Express, under the Indo-Japanese partnership, Japan will gift India two Shinkansen bullet trains — one each from the E5 and E3 series — for early testing and checks. These high-speed trains, which can run at speeds of up to 320 km/h, are expected to reach India by early 2026. After their arrival, the trains will go through detailed testing to see how well they perform in India's local weather and climate conditions. The trial trains come fitted with advanced inspection systems to check key factors like driving conditions, temperature tolerance, and dust resistance — all of which are important for running bullet trains smoothly in India. As reported by The Japan Times, the information gathered from these tests will also support India in developing its own next-generation E10 series Shinkansen trains under the 'Make in India' initiative. The bullet train project, in partnership with Japan is a significant move towards the country's infrastructure development and is expected to boost regional connectivity, economic development, and employment in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. MAHSR is a visionary project of the government which will herald a new era of safety, speed and service for the people and help Indian Railways become an international leader in scale, speed and skill. MAHSR project passes through high growth rate States of Gujarat and Maharashtra connecting business centres of Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. According to news agency ANI report, the sanctioned cost of MAHSR project is Rs 1,08,000 crore As per the official website of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), after starting from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area in Maharashtra, the high-speed train running at a speed of 320 km/h will revolutionise intercity travel in the region and will integrate the economies of Mumbai, Vapi, Surat, Anand, Vadodara & Ahmedabad. It will have stops at 10 cities in between namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and will terminate at Sabarmati. The entire journey will be completed in about 2 hours 7 minutes with limited stops (at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad), which is substantially less than the time taken by conventional trains or road journeys. The design of each of the 12 stations on the MAHSR line will reflect the spirit of the city it is located in.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Sakra appoints Tandem Healthcare to build new 500-bed hospital in Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based Sakra World Hospital on Tuesday announced the appointment of Tandem Healthcare, a leading healthcare-focused EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) firm, to design and build its second state-of-the-art hospital—a 500-bed facility spanning 6.8 lakh square feet. The new facility complements Sakra's existing 350-bed tertiary care centre in Marathahalli, advancing the group's goal to expand by over 1,000 beds in Bengaluru in the coming years. 'This facility is a strategic leap forward—not just in scale, but in how healthcare is imagined and delivered. It reinforces our commitment to building infrastructure that advances clinical excellence and puts the patient experience at the centre,' said Lovekesh Phasu, Group Chief Operating Officer, Sakra World Hospital. This new facility in North Bengaluru will be a one-of-a-kind green biophilic hospital, incorporating garden lounges, green balconies, planters, an arrival canopy, and serene lake views to create a healing environment inspired by nature. It is set to be completed and operational within 30 months. Sakra, competing with Manipal and Fortis, is launching a ₹1,000 crore facility in Bengaluru. Backed by Secom Medical System and Toyota Tsusho, the G+9 tower will showcase Indo-Japanese architecture, combining tradition with innovation. Moreover, the hospital will deliver cutting-edge healthcare through advanced clinical programmes, including a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Programme with LINAC, MR-LINAC, Gamma Knife, Brachytherapy, and state-of-the-art nuclear medicine, alongside specialised Interventional Neuro & Rehab, Cardiology, and Mother & Child Programmes with a premium C-Suite.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Natsukuru: A celebration of Japan in Hyderabad
Cultural melange under one roof Spanning 5,000 sqft, the NaRa Japan Hub transformed into a cultural canvas. From intricate origami workshops to a guided tour of the in-house Japanese Doll Museum, the event offered a fully immersive experience. Traditional artifacts such as kimono outfits, gogatsu dolls, Japanese kites, and the miyoshi corner were on display — each echoing the elegance and symbolism of Japanese heritage. 'I loved the hub tour,' shared Karthikeya, a student from BVRIT. 'The detailed explanation about the dolls and puppets was fascinating. Where else do you get to learn so much about these intricate crafts?' he added. 'Our idea was to blend the charm of traditional crafts like origami with modern Japanese pop culture — especially anime, which is hugely popular in India,' said organiser Badrinath Prashanth. 'We had been planning this collaboration with THAC for a month, and the turnout and enthusiasm proved it was worth every effort,' he expressed. The event opened with a warm welcome and introductions from the hosting organisations. Prashanth highlighted NaRa Japan Hub's mission to promote Indo-Japanese cultural exchange through language, art, and skill-building. THAC coordinator Vicky followed with an introduction to their work and vision to make anime a mainstream cultural interest in Hyderabad. Soon after, the Japanese Language Quiz, led by native trainer Hidetsugu Taguchi, energised the room. The quiz, structured into four progressive levels, tested participants on everything from daily expressions to classical vocabulary. Winners received exclusive anime merchandise, including posters, Osaka Expo stationery, and other coveted Japanese collectibles.
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.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Osamu Suzuki conferred with Padma Vibhushan
Osamu Suzuki, the former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation and former Director & Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour. The award was conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in a solemn ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on April for his outstanding contribution to trade and industry, Osamu Suzuki played a pivotal role in shaping India's automotive landscape through his deep commitment to Maruti Suzuki's growth and development over four the award on behalf of his late father, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, expressed heartfelt gratitude. 'My sincere gratitude to the Honourable President of India and the Government of India for awarding the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to my father, Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman, Suzuki Motor Corporation. I have just received this high-level award on his behalf, and I am deeply honoured. I believe he is, from heaven, looking back fondly on the 45 years he spent with India, his second home,' he said. Toshihiro Suzuki further acknowledged the role of every employee and business partner in this journey: 'This award belongs not just to my father, but to everyone at Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki, and our partners who made this journey possible. It also reflects the love of the Indian people towards Suzuki.'advertisementHe affirmed Suzuki's continued commitment to India, stating, 'We at Team Suzuki will carry forward Osamu Suzuki's legacy with the same passion, delivering inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions for India.'Osamu Suzuki's vision began with a modest annual production capacity of 1 lakh units in 1983, and under his leadership, Maruti Suzuki scaled remarkable heights, achieving a cumulative production of 30 million units and reaching 2 million units annually by 2024. The company also played a major role in boosting India's automobile exports, surpassing 3 million cumulative exports, and today, Maruti Suzuki accounts for 43% of India's total passenger vehicle Padma Vibhushan honour stands as a testament to Osamu Suzuki's transformative impact on India's mobility landscape and enduring legacy in Indo-Japanese industrial to Auto Today Magazine
