ORPE “Technologiya” of the Rosteс State Corporation has developed a method for measuring the parameters of radio-transparent materials used in the production of high-speed aircraft. The application of this method will reduce the time for designing and modeling products for aviation and rocketry which are exposed to high temperatures in flight. The only technique in Russia certified by Rosstandart makes it possible to reliably determine the dielectric characteristics of structural materials at the design stage in the temperature range up to +1200 °C. This technique makes it possible to reduce the time of development work and laboratory research due to...
Rostec showcases “smart” acoustic target
The Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIItochMash) of Rostec State Corporation has demonstrated the capabilities of Indicator, a “smart” acoustic target complex. The complex is designed to determine the shooting accuracy and grouping of new small arms, as well as to test sniper weapons. The complex performs on a par with its modern British and Swiss counterparts. “The smart target consists of a frame with acoustic sensors and a computer. The complex operates using the principle of acoustic location. Its sensors pick up the shockwave produced by the bullet as it passes through the contour of the target and...
Growth of Indian Wedding Apparels in North America and how a brand like Cbazaar is catering to these demands
Weddings are a prime business in India. According to a report by KPMG in 2017, the Indian wedding industry is estimated to be around $70 billion in size. The industry is very disordered with small and medium scale establishments, and then some big brands who are trying to enter the industry. According to Technopak, the total Indian ethnic wear market is valued at Rs 70,000 crore; women’s ethnic wear has an 85% (Rs 59,500 crore) share in the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% till 2022. Wedding costs in India are estimated to range from...
THIP Media and ĀCĀRA join hands to Fact Check Ayurveda-based misinformation in India
In a move to empower Indian citizens against Ayurveda-based health misinformation, THIP Media and Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda today announced their collaboration to check fake claims, myths, misinformation, and dis-information around Ayurveda. THIP Media, the media arm of The Healthy Indian Project, is a health information and Fact check platform and is a signatory of International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA) is a part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; a NAAC accredited A++ grade, multi-campus, multi-disciplinary teaching and research institution in India. It is ranked 4th by NIRF and has been accorded...
Jerphy: A Platform For Make in India Products That Aims To Improve The Healthcare Infrastructure In The Country
In the year 2017, three individuals decided to join hands and form a company that would work towards resolving the issues plaguing the healthcare sector and offer vendors with a platform that would make it easier for them to provide their services to people across the country. While Himansu brought his expertise in the field of prosthetics and orthotics to Jerphy, Ramesh’s experience as an investment banker helped in setting up the financial foundation for the company. Rakesh, the third member of this dynamic team, used his marketing knowledge to position the company properly in the marketplace. With an aim...
Rostec completes development of Russia’s first power plant for Arctic offshore rigs
Rostec’s United Engine Corporation has developed the first Russian power plant, GTA-8RM, for offshore production platforms. The unit is designed to resist extreme conditions: saltwater, storms, and freezing temperatures. The first units will supply power to the Kamennomysskoye-Sea Arctic ice-resistant platform off the coast of the Yamal Peninsula. The power plant can run on gaseous or liquid fuel. This feature lowers operating costs and streamlines maintenance. The platform will receive four GTA-8RM units, thus the total capacity of the power plant will be 32 MW. “Earlier, Russia had to import foreign equipment for these purposes. With our scientific and industrial...
ASOBO-English ver. by NiziU’s 9-member girls group out now!
The 9-member girls’ group, “NiziU”, who released their latest digital single ‘ASOBO’ recently, will now be releasing ‘ASOBO-English ver.-’ which is the English version of ‘ASOBO’ on the 26th of April. NiziU is a girls’ group whose members are formed originally from an audition project called “Nizi Project”. This project was created by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and JYP Entertainment and the girls were selected from the 10,000 girls who competed to debut as a girl group. Their pre-debut digital mini-album, “Make you happy”, charted at No.1 in three categories on various digital rankings. It was the first time a...
Roscosmos and Rostec Developing Earth Observing System
Scientists of Russian Space Systems Holding (RSS, part of Roscosmos State Corporation) have developed a new-gen orbital observation device to support the prospective fleet of Earth remote sensing satellites (ERS). The satellite observation devices use a unique material, silicon carbide, manufactured by engineers of Rostec’s Shvabe Holding. This domestic-originating system is being developed in cross-industry cooperation and will allow Russia to continuously monitor the Earth’s surface, providing high-resolution photos and videos. Specific materials, such as silicon carbide, help to reduce the weight and size of the spacecraft. Silicon carbide manufactured by Lytkarino Optical Glass Factory of Rostec’s Shvabe Holding makes...
TrainerGoesOnline – Indian startup that turned over $2 Million for global fitness trainers is all set to launch in India
Founded in April 2020 by Akshay Paliwal, Abhinav Tripathi, and Nirmit ManiarAtul Verma, their startup TrainerGoesOnline has been disrupting the online fitness industry globally. This bootstrapped venture started when most fitness professionals globally were either out of job or were struggling to attract clients during the pandemic. The team now looks to bring this impact in India by transitioning millions of Indian fitpros from face to face or zoom training to systematic online training in order to help them scale their business towards financial freedom. Akshay Paliwal (Co-Founder) states, “In a very short while, we’ve been able to empower over...
Edtech startup HiCounselor raises $1.8 million in funding
San Francisco-based edtech startup HiCounselor has raised $1.8 million in the pre-seed financing round, led by Silicon Valley-based Heroic Ventures. The funding round saw participation from Tread’s CEO Dinesh Godara, and two angel groups, SuperMorpheus, and GoldenNivesh. Founded in 2020 by Aditya Sharma and Rani Haroune, HiCounselor is an edtech platform that helps students with upskilling and job networking to become skilled software developers, data scientists, and product managers and get into a tech career in top companies and startups in the US. HiCounselor program consists of a 4-6 weeks long cohort-based course followed by networking and referrals using their...