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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
India's defence capabilities advanced remarkably, says former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy
The country's defence capabilities have advanced remarkably through indigenous efforts. India showed the world its capabilities through drone technology, radar systems, anti-drone weapons, or missile systems like Akash and BrahMos, former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy said on Friday. 'Our pinpoint accuracy and technological prowess during recent operations have amazed the global defence community. Today, countries are queuing up to procure Indian-made defence systems,' he said, adding that the country exported defence equipment worth ₹24,000 crore and the aim is to double it in a couple of years. Mr. Reddy, who is currently Honorary Advisor (Aerospace & Defence) in Andhra Pradesh government, was addressing the convocation ceremony of SR University, Hasanparthy in Hanamkonda district. He said young innovators should drive AI-based technologies, as the country continues to emerge as a global leader in defence, technology, and research. Mr. Reddy noted that the country is in a transformative phase with the landscape of education evolving rapidly. 'We now have premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and IISERs across all States. More than 4.38 crore students are enrolled in higher education, more than the population of many nations. Among them, we produce over 1.4 million engineers every year,' he noted. India now ranks third globally in both annual publications and PhD output. In fields like quantum technology, we are sixth, and number one in AI conference citations — this showcases the country's growing technological momentum and intellectual strength, he said. The university's conferred honorary doctorate on Oscar-winning music composer M.M. Keeravani, recognising his contribution to Telugu cinema.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Hans India
Warangal: SR students explore AI heights
Warangal: The Yantra-25 Project Expo at SR University saw a wave of innovation, and among the standout projects was VIVIDHA HUB, an AI-powered multilingual video transformation platform that received exceptional praise from the jury for its relevance, ingenuity, and real-world application. Developed by a team of forward-thinking engineering students, VIVIDHA HUB is designed to revolutionize global content communication by offering automated video translation and voice cloning — all while preserving the speaker's authentic voice tone. This project stands at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Media Technology. Compared to traditional dubbing and subtitling services, the platform drastically reduces operational costs up to 90 per cent. It maintains original background audio, preserving video aesthetics and viewer engagement. It uses advanced voice cloning to retain the original speaker's voice style in translated versions. The process: Upload a video - Transcription is generated automatically - Voice Cloning applies the selected language with original voice characteristics - The Final Video is ready for multilingual audiences. With the tagline 'Upload → Choose Language → Done,' VIVIDHA HUB provides a plug-and-play solution ideal for educators, content creators, media houses, and global businesses aiming for inclusive communication. SR University's Vice Chancellor, Dr. Deepak Garg, noted that projects like VIVIDHA HUB exemplify the future of content globalization, highlighting the importance of AI in democratizing knowledge and bridging cultural divides. The jury committee, led by G Nagendra Kumar at the expo commended the team for their innovative approach and practical implementation. As VIVIDHA HUB gains traction, the team is looking to collaborate with educational institutions, NGOs, and content platforms to pilot the solution across multiple languages and regions.
