July 30th, 2010
mmenon

High Speed Science and Education Internet for India

 

 

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India will be connected to a very high-speed ‘Science and Education Internet  through an international networking by next month,by Global  Ring  Network.

 

The new very high speed linkage will be completed next month which will allow  National Knowledge network-connected  institutions’ high-speed access to global  science  projects such as International Thermonuclear Experimental  Research (ITER),  Large  Hadron  Collider and several small and big projects.

 

The connectivity will permit scientists and educational institutions to have access to shared scientific equipment such as telescopes, electron microscopes and particle accelerators. Tata Institute of fundamental Research (TIFR)  will be s hosting  the  GLORIAD network equipment in India.

 

Source : Economic Times

July 30th, 2010
mmenon

IIM-K to Study Impact of Technopark

 

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In order  to   scientifically ascertain the socio-economic impact  that  Technopark  has had  in Thiruvananthapuram district where the park is located,  the services of  the  Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) is to be utilised.

 

Expected to be completed  in six months,  the study would also look into the number of  indirect jobs  generated by the setting up of the  park and the  remuneration it has provided  to  workers.

 

The  Technopark  is  currently celebrating its  20 years of excellence , since it  started on its mission of bringing in industry of  high technology to Kerala.  It was the  first ever technology parks of its kind to be set up in the country,  and has been  expanding  on a regular basis ,  and  has now achieved the status of being the largest IT park in the country.

 

Source: Manoramaonline

July 28th, 2010
mmenon

More ThiruKochi Buses Likely

 

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Realising the potential within Cochin city ,  the KSRTC   has taken note of the patronage by the travelling public  for the 50 Thirukochi series of buses  which  were introduced  recently into cochin and its  suburbs.

 

The average daily collection of each Thirukochi bus is said  to have increased  to over Rs 4,000. This  is expected  to  increase  further to  Rs. 6,000  as  passengers attune their schedule in keeping with the bus timings. Many commuters who were so far dependant on private buses have begun opting for the RTC services  as  they are punctual, comfortable and safer to travel.

 

The RTC is keeping all options open, including operating more  Thirukochi services in routes where there is  inadequate public transport. Ten more non-AC buses purchased under the JNNURM scheme would soon begin service in Kochi.

 

Apart  from overcrowding in private buses the introduction of these  buses  will help partly overcome  traffic congestion created by cars and two-wheelers , clearly showing the crying  need for better  public transport in this  ever growing  city.

 

Source:  The Hindu

July 28th, 2010
@cutedawn

Kerala University Now Fully Wired

 

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The University of Kerala  has  introduced web-casting and video conferencing facilities , which would allow the Vice-Chancellor to  interact live with academics and officials on the  campus from his chambers.

 

A special room capable of seating up to 20 persons has been readied at the office of the credit and semester system at Karyavattom for this.The videoconferencing units at Palayam and Karyavattom are mobile devices which can be taken to any point on the campuses.

 

The webcasting facility will allow the campus-wide broadcast live or otherwise of events being held.  The webcasting would be done through the new website of the university —www.keralauniversity.ac.in — by making use of the Local Area Network at Karyavattom.

 

The webcasting of lectures given by academics of international repute  and  seminars which had inter-departmental relevance would  enhance  qualitative  teaching  and  learning in the university, and is an indication of the steps  taken in this technology driven era.

 

Source: The Hindu

July 28th, 2010
@jays

Cochin Waterfront Promenade Awaits Sanction

 

The   envisaged  2.5-km-long scenic walkway proposed along the waterfront  from the Kundanoor bridge to Willingdon Island  is awaiting administrative sanction  at Cochin.

 

The project  which will provide an  open space for walkers and the health conscious,  would allow  people  to get away  from the hustle and bustle of the city and  help  to unwind.

 

The District Tourism Promotion Council  will be  the implementing agency for the project which  would be executed by KITCO, with  assistance from  the  Kumar Group of Architects.

 

The Rs 9-crore walkway would have an innovative design, with seating spaces and  play areas. When complete  there  would also be space for  open air exercises, amidst  a lush greenery  of  trees and shrubs alongwith  flowering  plants. A portion of the lawns  wll be  landscaped  into  hillocks. 

 

Aimed at providing  Kochinites  and visitors to the  city with  a walkway within reachable  distance  on  the southern part of the city, the project will  fill the need for more open  public  space.   Sadly  many  trees which  were planted  on  either side of the Kundanoor bridge-Mattancherry BOT bridge have withered away with poor  upkeep. The stretch  is  very dark at night as it is  ill lit .

 

Some  financial assistance from BPCL has already been forthcoming, and  one  wishes the project is  speedily  implemented.

 

Source: The Hindu