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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TCS splits AI.Cloud unit for higher growth, Krishna Mohan to lead cloud biz
TCS, the country's biggest IT services provider by market capitalisation, has reorganised its division into two distinct business units as the company aims for higher growth in the artificial intelligence cloud business, a senior company official said. TCS established its unit in August 2023 to unlock greater business value by harnessing the power of cloud and generative AI (GenAI). Siva Ganesan, now leading the newly formed unit, remarked, "AI is getting more pervasive by the day and featuring in every conversation now," adding that this trend is expected to "get bigger and more intense as we go ahead." Krishna Mohan, formerly the deputy head of the unit, will now lead the cloud division. Meanwhile, Ashok Krish has been named the global head of AI, and Satish Byravan will serve as the global head of Data. In what's seen as a strategic move to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), the Tata Group company has established a dedicated unit for AI and another for cloud services, according to senior executives. Ganesan told PTI, "For us, the volume and the vibrancy of activity we are seeing in the AI and data space has grown many fold in the last 12 months." He did not disclose specific figures, as TCS does not report separate revenue for AI. He explained the unit will act as a "central unit, a repository of all AI things." Executives highlighted that both AI and cloud have substantial growth prospects and largely untapped markets, justifying the creation of distinct business units. The company is actively hiring AI experts from the market while also enhancing internal capabilities by updating training programmes for existing employees. One official elaborated that the AI unit also encompasses data because of their close connection. In instances where clients' data infrastructure isn't yet AI-ready, TCS can offer comprehensive solutions combining AI and data services.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
UoH and Krismo Biosciences announce collaboration, to develop therapies for inflammatory diseases
University of Hyderabad (UoH) and Krismo Biosciences Private Limited, a biotechnology start-up incubated at ASPIRE-BioNEST, on Saturday announced their collaboration. The duo aim at developing next-generation therapies for inflammatory diseases and serious infectious conditions. According to an official release, the key focus will be on the design of antibody-based therapies to effectively combat viral infections, including Dengue, COVID-19 and Influenza, as well as potent toxins produced by harmful bacteria responsible for debilitating conditions like gas gangrene. The agreement outlines a collaborative approach to develop novel therapeutics, encompassing preclinical toxicology and non-GLP studies, with the shared goal of applying for relevant research grants, it said. At the agreement signing ceremony, Nooruddin Khan of Department of Animal Biology (UoH) said: 'The partnership represents the best of both worlds — academic excellence and industry innovation — coming together to address urgent healthcare challenges.' Krishna Mohan of Krismo Biosciences said the collaboration would yield practical, affordable and impactful solutions for patients. The initiative was facilitated by the university's Technology Enabling Centre (UoH-TEC) established with support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. UoH-TEC project coordinator S. Rajagopal highlighted the Centre's role in encouraging collaborations. 'We are actively encouraging our faculty members to translate their valuable knowledge into tangible technologies and products that can critically address pressing societal needs,' he stated. He affirmed the TEC's commitment to connecting academic innovators with established industry partners to bring innovations to the forefront.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Amid delay in dredging, silt and water hyacinth choke the Adyar river
In about a month, the Adyar river mouth is due for its next dredging exercise. However, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has flagged the issue of rapid sedimentation just a few weeks after such projects. This summer, residents raised concerns about a thick blanket of water hyacinth clogging various stretches of the river, particularly in the city limits. It may be recalled that last June, the department had carried out dredging work to keep the river mouth open and remove accumulated sandbars based on the recommendations of the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) and the conditions laid down in the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance. However, the process to chalk out the project is yet to begin this year, and funds are yet to be allotted. Experts noted that it was imperative to clear silt from the river mouth to maintain its ecology. M.V. Ramanamurthy, Director, National Centre for Coastal Research, said dredging the river mouth between June and September was essential for smooth tidal exchange and better water quality. Littoral drift pattern along the coast caused siltation and closure of the mouth, he said. The department had cleared nearly two lakh cubic metres of silt and dumped them for nourishment on the beach of northern side near Srinivasapuram last year. Officials of the WRD said the exercise would mean spending around ₹11 crore every year. However, they added, silt blockage occurred rapidly after the exercise and the department was looking to address the issue. Sources in the NIOT said they had considered all alternatives and found dredging the river mouth between June and September to be the best and most sustainable option. Physical interventions such as training walls along the waterways would not resolve the issue of siltation. Other measures may lead to erosion in other areas. NIOT had made site-specific solutions to dredge the Adyar river mouth and nourish eroded coastline on the northern side. Meanwhile, residents said water hyacinth disrupting the water flow had also turned the stretch of the river near Lock Street into a mosquito breeding ground since January. Krishna Mohan, member of Madras Boat Club, said the aquatic weeds choking the river would be a safety hazard for children taking part in the summer rowing camp. Though the trash booms installed in some parts were effective in preventing the weeds and garbage from floating down the river, the structures, which were moved aside during the monsoon, were not restored. WRD officials said the river was cleared of floating waste and hyacinth before the onset of Northeast monsoon to ensure free flow of floodwater. The Greater Chennai Corporation was also engaged in clearing hyacinth.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nearly 60% of residents in Kastruba Nagar segregate waste thanks to ‘We Segregate' initiative
'We Segregate', an initiative that is being implemented at Kasturba Nagar in Chennai since 2023, has been reshaping waste segregation and recycling practices among residents. Nearly 60% of them now segregate waste and contribute to the processing of organic waste. This is owing to the project by Chennai Resilience Centre (CRC), a voluntary organisation, and Okapi Research and Advisory, along with the Residents of Kasturba Association (ROKA). Janani Venkitesh, ROKA's secretary, said residents were being encouraged to do three-way waste segregation at the household level. In October 2023, 37% of household segregated their waste. This has increased to nearly 60% now. 'We have managed to divert 7,000 kg of organic waste and 400 kg of soft plastic from reaching dump yards since 2023. On an average, about 220 kg of compost is produced every month using three community composters,' she said. Besides residents, compost is now being sourced by some farms on East Coast Road. Residents from areas, such as Kotturpuram and Velachery, evinced interest to replicate the lane composting model. Representatives of CRC and Okapi recently met Chennai South MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian and presented a report highlighting key projects and achievements. Krishna Mohan, chief resilience officer, CRC, said the MP expressed interest in several ongoing initiatives such as 'We Segregate' and 'Street Vendor Resilience Programme', which aimed to protect vendors from climate-related challenges. The collaboration and mentorship would help them scale up the ongoing initiatives and adhere better to State-level policy goals. On the collaboration, Ms. Thamizhachi said: 'I see immense potential in CRC's efforts to address the city's pressing urban challenges through community-led, sustainable solutions. I shall extend my support to strengthen CRC's collaborations with government agencies and civic bodies, ensuring that initiatives receive the institutional support they need. Our shared goal is to build a more inclusive, adaptive, and resilient Chennai, one neighbourhood at a time.' Noting that CRC was working with the Greater Chennai Corporation on the programme for street vendors, Mr. Krishna Mohan said a location had been identified near the Thiruvanmiyur beach to develop a model food vending street. This may be replicated to benefit other vendors, including those from the fishing community, through collaboration with the Chennai South MP's team.
