Pipistrel Virus SW 80, microlight trainer aircraft

Trainer aircraft crashes in Punjab, IAF pilot dead

In the past, the Pipistrel manufactured aircraft Virus SW 80 has been criticised due to lack of cabin occupant crashworthiness, the ability of a structure to protect its occupants during a crash. Feb 24, 2020
e-cigarettes

Harmful metals in e-cigarettes linked to DNA damage

For the study, researchers found that the biomarkers, which reflect exposure, effect, and potential harm, are both elevated in e-cigarette users compared to the other groups and linked to metal exposure and oxidative DNA damage. Feb 24, 2020
HItachi's Connected Citizen

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: The Vital Cog in the Wheel of Digital Transformation

The Government of India is driving India's growth story with transformative initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission, Make in India and Digital India. By harnessing Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics, the government is redefining the way it engages with the citizens. Disruption fuelled by future technologies lights a new path for governments to address rapid urbanisation challenges. Hitachi is paving the way for new technologies that allow India to achieve scale and business process efficiencies like never before. Feb 19, 2020