Tag "Coronavirus"
Industrial Automation Post-COVID: Flexible is in, hyper-specialized is out
How do we rapidly make and administer two doses each of new vaccines to 137 crore people? This is the huge challenge that India faces and we are witnessing history in the making with our incredible country-wide vaccine drive. The
ZECO Aircon tests REME consisting of PHI Technology Capable of Combating the SARS CoV-2 Virus
In the battle against the ongoing pandemic, ZECO Aircon Limited, (a leading Indian manufacturer of air management systems and the exclusive distributor of RGF in India), in collaboration with RGF Environmental Group (a US-based environmental design and manufacturing company), has
AI has helped hasten the process of knowledge creation for public good during the COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has clearly highlighted the leverage of AI in the context of information and knowledge for the public good. Notable economists, Nelson (1959) and Kenneth Arrow (1962), described information and knowledge with reference to two related public
Lockdown 4.0: Technological roadmap against Coronavirus, in the words of Dr Harshvardhan
On the National Technology Day, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science & Technology, Dr Harshvardhan gave a series of interviews. He focused on aspects like social distancing, use of technology and human sensitivity in fighting against the Coronavirus.
COVID-19: Gilead’s Remdesivir Drug has a temporary job till we wait for the actual vaccine
In recent news, we found hope with Gilead’s Remdesivir drug to treat Coronavirus. Dr Anthony Fauci is the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases confirmed this news. He is conducting the study on Remdsisvir. He recently
What are the types of Coronavirus tests available in the world?
The Novel Coronavirus has pushed the world economy to a standstill and only those companies, that are essential to life, are running. And this includes the Healthcare industry. The Coronavirus Era ushered in a new age of health-tech. This makes it
We should learn how to fight the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Kerala Model: A mix of technology, sanitation, unity and presence of mind
Here are some facts of the state Kerala amid Coronavirus: 1. It was the first state to report a Coronavirus case in India. 2. The mortality rate of Coronavirus patients is less than 1%. There have been only 4 deaths
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Mobile Lab by DRDO against COVID-19
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a one-of-its-kind Mobile Lab today. He commended the efforts of the Ministry of Armed forces that have developed this lab. It has the screening capacity of more than 1000 patients a day. In a
IIT Ropar: Sanitizing Truck sanitizes anything within 25 Minutes using UV Light
IIT Ropar Team develops ‘Sanitising Trunk’ that uses UV Light to kill coronavirus. It will be available for only Rs 500. The team has created a trunk-shape device fitted with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology that can sanitise items, groceries and
DRDO develops bio suits with Seam Sealing glue using nanotechnology for healthworkers
DRDO or the Defense Research and Development Organisation produces cutting edge technology fit for the defence of the country. In the new line of the fight against COVID-19, they have developed a Bio suit for medical professionals. The medical health
Covid-19 updates: What are IIT-ians doing against the Coronavirus?
On 30th March, Amit Khare, the HRD Ministry Secretary held a video conference with IIT Directors. In the conference, he asked the IITians of their short term and long term tech solution plans to fight Coronavirus. He also asked what
After Body Suits, Hand and Body Sanitisers, N-99 Masks, DRDO gears up to produce Ventilators useful for 4-8 patients
The Defence Research and Development Organisation or the DRDO is an agency of the Government of India under the Ministry of Defense. It is the military research and development centre that offers cutting edge military technology. During this Coronavirus Pandemic,
Coronavirus Update: Pune Based Startup MyLab gets approval for Covid-19 test kits
Indian Government yesterday promised 15000 crore fund for the upgrade of hospitals amidst coronavirus. As a result, ICMR has limited the test only to people with travel history. It still faces criticism from all over the world as only 15 people
Black Swan Effect: 9 Worst to Best affected Tech Businesses due to Coronavirus Pandemic in India
The Coronavirus Pandemic has ripped the world economy. Governments have taken preventive measures and even Government of India has mandated the “Work-From-Home” gig. Malls, gyms, schools, colleges and other public places are shut down. Yet, food delivery apps, on-demand vehicles,
Week 3 Covid-19 vs India: Indian Government releases WhatsApp Chatbot Helpdesk
With the history of domestic Covid-19 spread in Italy, France and the USA, it is a crucial week for India. The coronavirus pandemic is spreading and so is misinformation related to it. Who do we trust in these testing times?
10 tech things that Corona will change
Let’s hope the Covid-19 Coronavirus epidemic quickly blows over and the final death toll is at a minimum. However the impact it will have on the global psyche of the world will be unprecedented and things will change for good,
COVID-19: Keys to Embracing (and Securing) a Remote Workforce
Michael Sentonas, Global CTO of CrowdStrike, talks about Cybersecurity in the time of Coronavirus and things that can help the remote worker. The declaration of a global pandemic by the World Health Organization underscores what we are all coming to
