It was May 18, 2002 and the conference hall at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Center (BIEC) was jammed packed. Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, VSM, Director General, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) rose to address the gathering at Excon, a construction equipment industry event. After the customary pleasantries, he came straight to the point stressing on the significance of… Continue reading INDIA@75: India’s roads take a great leap forward
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MAG Aerospace Wins $258M Army Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) Systems Engineering Technical Assistance Contract.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MAG Aerospace has won the Army Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) task order under the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) multiple award IDIQ contract. This task order has a ceiling value of… Continue reading MAG Aerospace Wins $258M Army Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) Systems Engineering Technical Assistance Contract.
India at 75: Keshub Mahindra – the man who saw it all
Keshub Mahindra, the Chairman Rmeritus and patriarch of the Mahindra Group, has seen the birth of the Indian automobile industry. In an exclusive interview with Hormazd Sorabjee, first published in 2007, celebrating India’s 60 years of Independence, he takes us on a fascinating drive down memory lane. You have seen the evolution of the Indian… Continue reading India at 75: Keshub Mahindra – the man who saw it all
India at 75: When the Japanese came calling in the 1980s
The Eighties were an action packed decade for the Indian automotive industry and in a sense heralded the first wave of reforms. This was the time the Japanese entered the market with the focus being on two-wheelers and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Suddenly, a host of new brands littered the landscape ranging from Honda, Suzuki,… Continue reading India at 75: When the Japanese came calling in the 1980s
Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans
Way to go, humanity — we’ve officially killed Freya the globe-trotting walrus. Back in July, Freya made headlines for her love of sunbathing on small Nordic boats, several of which she accidentally sank with her giant 1,500-pound body. At the time, authorities planned to build her a special floating platform that could support her weight… Continue reading Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans
India@75: From a colony to a leading economy
The road to 75 years has not been easy, yet India has come a long way – from a country that saw its wealth drained by its colonial masters, to a major player in the global economy. Atul Thakur lists some of the milestones of each post-Independence decade.1947-1957: NEHRUVIAN SOCIALISM Unlike many other colonies, India… Continue reading India@75: From a colony to a leading economy
India at 75: On the Amby trail
Any account of the evolution of India’s automotive market is incomplete without a mention of the Ambassador and its journey. In many ways, the Ambassador story also unfolds the story of India’s economic growth. In the world of cars, it’s been a great leveller – From the corridors of power to the common man’s porch,… Continue reading India at 75: On the Amby trail
FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in Indian equities in Aug on softening inflation concerns
After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors have become aggressive shoppers of Indian equities and have invested Rs 22,452 crore in the first two weeks of August amid softening inflation concerns. This was way higher than a net investment of nearly Rs 5,000 crore by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the entire month of… Continue reading FPIs invest Rs 22,452-cr in Indian equities in Aug on softening inflation concerns
India at 75: Events and legislations that shaped Auto Inc since Independence
From delicensing to BS6 emission norms, these rules made their mark on our automotive industry. 1952: Tariff Commission takes control The Tariff Commission of 1952 was set up to protect the local industry from global competition. Part of its brief was to look into ways and means of establishing an indigenous automobile industry. But rather… Continue reading India at 75: Events and legislations that shaped Auto Inc since Independence
Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say
“That is what causes these flash floods.” Hard Water Two former mining regulators want an investigation into just how badly strip mining impacted the recent, deadly Eastern Kentucky floods. On Monday, KY newspaper Courier Journal reported that both Jack Spadaro, a former top federal mine-safety engineer and lawyer, as well as Davie Randsell, a retired state… Continue reading Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say