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AUGMENTED REALITY CAN EQUIP THE UNEMPLOYED WITH NEW SKILLS
The technology can make it easier for people to make great strides in their field
Oxford Brookes University, in England : As technology advances, it continues to remove barriers to globalization, which has displaced workers in many countries through outsourcing. Although technology also contributes to unemployment with its ability to automate jobs, it can be part of the solution. Augmented reality can provide new skills to unemployed and underemployed workers, as well as career opportunities for those without a technical background.
For example, a technician wearing smart glasses or using mobile AR applications can view step-by-step instructions with graphics superimposed on machinery to repair it. Technology offers a visual way to learn and solve problems in the zone of proximal development, which is the difference between what learners can do without help and what they can do with help.
At the Performance Augmentation Lab at Oxford Brookes University, in England, we discovered (as have others elsewhere) that AR applications can enhance human performance by helping people learn tasks more quickly and with fewer errors. In fact, we can capture what experts do and then allow trainees to mimic that, observing how to complete tasks through visual instruction provided in suit on the actual objects, rather than simply being told how to. This enables learning by experience.
With advancements in AR and wearable s such as smart glasses, the time, effort, and cost to train and promote workers in various industries will be reduced drastically. This is especially true in production, science, and medicine. Examples include providing procedural guidance for helicopter maintenance technicians, repair procedures for astronauts on the International Space Station, and diagnostics for doctors in training using imaging data to guide them through procedures. The applications, once mature, can then be applied to other work environments.
HOW IEEE CAN HELP
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) is developing standards for what it calls “next-generation, working-class computing,” which includes AR and wearable s. The technologies will provide audio, visual, and even tactile features for real-time and on-the-job training.
IEEE-SA also is developing technical standards for visual learning-focused applications for devices such as smart glasses. These standards will help grow AR content and training markets, and provide skills to those who need it most: workers in jobs at risk of automation.
The pursuit of novel AR applications is leading to fierce competition among technology vendors and training companies. Although some products are already available, AR is in its infancy. Open standards to advance its innovation and adoption are critical. Standardization would prevent the technology from being monopolized by a handful of big companies through proprietary content models, interfaces, and protocols, and will allow opportunities for innovators.
AR will not solve all the world’s problems, but the technology’s ability to retrain workers will have a positive influence on society.
By, IEEE Member Fridolin Wild who is a volunteer with the IEEE Standards Association and a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University.
Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider, CS Santosh
JOAQUIM RODRIGUES AND C.S. SANTOSH FURTHER IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL STANDINGS
Bangalore. The inclement weather forecast that has been threatening to throw the Dakar out of gear in Bolivia finally came true during the running of the sixth stage. Heavy rains washed out parts of the track in the latter half of the 447-km special stage between Tupiza and Oruro forcing the organisers to cancel the remaining half of the special stage at the 292km mark.
In these conditions, both Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders overcame frigid temperatures, pouring rain, hail storm and tricky track conditions to further improve their standings in the overall general classification, while several top riders got a heavy penalty.
Joaquim Rodrigues, started this stage at 17th place after his rankings further improved overnight on account of a time refund of 27 minutes for stopping on two separate occasions on the fourth special to call in the medical helicopter to evacuate two crashed riders.
On the fifth stage this morning, he displayed maturity well beyond his rookie’s s status in the Dakar to overcome the testing conditions of rain and high altitude with a great deal of panache to complete the abridged stage in 2 hour 48 minutes and 36 seconds. It put him in 11th place in the day’s classification and 11th place in the overall provisional general standings.
“Today’s stage was very difficult because of the rain on the real fast tracks on the piste that made it very slippery. Then we got to a waypoint that was really hard to find. After that when we got to the dunes, I attacked a bit and passed a few guys ahead of me. Overall, it was a good stage for me and had no crashes. I also went up the classifications, so I am happy for that, but there is still a long way to go. I am pretty happy with my bike and to put Hero MotoSports Team rally in a good position,” said Rodrigues.
Santosh, who made substantial gains in the fourth stage, too kept up the good work. The Indian rider came up with yet another day of consistent riding without taking undue risks. Starting the special in 66th place—he gained five places overnight after the final penalties were calculated—Santosh finished the stage with a time of 3 hour 42 minutes and 37 seconds that pushed him up to 61st place in the day’s standing and placing him in 70th place in the overall provisional general standings.
“The first part was really slick because of all the rain on the track. Apart from that, it was really cold. There was a section that involved some tricky navigation, but I managed to find the waypoint. Thesn on the main piste in the latter part, there were some navigational challenges, but I managed to get in the right direction to collect a really tricky waypoint. But the biggest challenge today was the cold and the length of the day,” said Santosh after arriving at a rain-drenched bivouac.
The sixth stage of the 2017 Dakar will take the participants from Oruro to La Paz where the rally will take rest for a day, giving a chance to the riders and assistance crews to recover their energies. But before they can look towards having a well-deserved break, they will have a total of 786 km on the agenda out which the special distance will be a mammoth 527 km, which is the longest timed section in this edition of the Dakar.
Provisional Stage 5 General Classification
- Sam Sunderland, Red Bull KTM Factory Rally, KTM, 2:21:51
- Paulo Goncalves, Monster Energy Honda Team, Honda, 2:28:56
- Adrian Van Beveren, Yamaha Official Rally Team, Yamaha, 2:29:20
- Joaquim Rodrigues, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, Hero Speedbrain, 2:48:36
- C.S. Santosh, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, Hero Speedbrain, 3:42:37
Provisional Overall General Classification
- Sam Sunderland, Red Bull KTM Factory Rally, KTM, 15:22:05
- Pablo Quintanilla, Husqvarna Factory Rally, Husqvarna, 15:34:05
- Adrian Van Beveren, Yamaha Official Rally Team, Yamaha, 15:38:12
- Joaquim Rodrigues, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, Hero Speedbrain, 16:32:25
- C.S. Santosh, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, Hero Speedbrain, 21:23:57
UNITED FRONT : Mr. Srinivas Gowda, Naavu Vokkaligaru Prathistana , Mr. Prasad Gowda, JDS Leader (Speaking), Mr. Mylanahalli Manje Gowda, Founder President of Vokkaligara Hitarakshana Sene ® Mr. Prasanna Kumar, Founder President of Naavu Vokkaligaru Prathistana ® Mr. Seetharam Gowda and Mrs.Seetharam Gowda during speaking to media at The Press Club of Bangalore.
VOKKALIGARA HITARAKSHANA SENE ® ANNOUNCES VOKKALIGARA SAHITYA SAMMELANA IN APRIL , MAY 2017
Bengaluru. Vokkaligara Hitarakshana Sene ® announced vokkaligara sahitya sammelana in Naada Prabhu Kempe Gowda’s land, Karnataka in April , May 2017
Importance of Sahitya Sammelan is bringing of Vokkaliga Community to 1st place from 4th place, some Vokkaliga communities like Uppara Gowdaru, Haalakki Vokkaligaru, Kudu Vokkaligaru, Ediga Gowdaru, Halumatha Gowdaru and Kuruba Gowda they are far away from us, they are Politically, Financially, Educationally poor, Vokkaligara Hitarakshana Sene ® invited them in to main stream of Vokkaliga.
Mr. Mylanahalli Manje Gowda, Founder President of Vokkaligara Hitarakshana Sene ® said “ Sene made more struggle for Vokkaliga Community, this community is from History of 6th Century to 21th century has main role in India on Agriculture work, now transforming to Innovation from land to Space by support of community leaders, Matt Leaders and political leaders sene is trying to bring all together into mainstream, solving their problems and making awareness for Vokkaliga Community’.
VIJAYA BANK REDUCES ONE YEAR BENCHMARK MARGINAL COST OF FUNDS BASED LENDING RATE (MCLR) BY 0.80% I.E. FROM 9.45% TO 8.65% PER ANNUM
Bengaluru. As per RBI guidelines, all floating rate rupee loans sanctioned and credit limits renewed w.e.f April 1, 2016 are to be priced with reference to the Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR).
Consequent upon the review by ALCO Committee, Vijaya Bank has revised the following benchmark MCLR rates downwards with effect from 10/01/2017:
Tenor Existing MCLR % Revised MCLR %
Existing Rate Revised Rate
Overnight 9.20 8.45
One month 9.20 8.50
Three month 9.25 8.55
Six month 9.25 8.60
One year 9.45 8.65
Two years 9.50 8.65
Three years 9.55 8.75
These rates are valid till the next review.
For the latest information please visit Bank’s website https://www.vijayabank.com
MYNTRA CLOCKS 10 CRORES WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF EORS
– {C}{C}RECORDS 7000 ORDERS PER MINUTE DURING THE 1ST HOUR OF SALE
– OVER 18 LAKH PRODUCTS SOLD
Bengaluru. The 5th edition of Myntra’s End of Reason Sale opened at 12 AM on January 3rd to a record-breaking start with revenues of 10 crores in the first five minutes. About 11 lakh customers with VIP access to the sale, placed 2.5 lakh orders in the 4 hour shopping window provided to them before the actual start of the sale.
Speaking on the occasion, Ananth Narayanan, CEO, Myntra said, “The current edition of EORS has seen a great response with over 5 lakh orders placed as of 5 pm today and an additional 2.2 lakh orders during the preview of the sale. We are also witnessing a huge growth in the number of active users with about 16 lakh people on our platforms immediately after opening and an unprecedented rise of 400% in traffic over a normal day in the first hour.”
A quick look into the products ordered during the initial hours of the sale reveals that a majority of men shopped for sports shoes while women opted for kurtas, hand bags and watches. As of now sports is the highest selling category in EORS followed by men’s casual and women’s western wear.
Key highlights of day 1
– 1.5 million app downloads before opening of sale
– 1.5 million wishlists created during price reveal
– 5 lakh orders placed as of 5 pm today
Myntra is India’s leading platform for fashion brands and pioneer in m-commerce play. Myntra has partnered with over 2000 leading fashion and lifestyle brands in the country such as Nike, adidas, Puma, Levis, Wrangler, Arrow, Jealous 21, Diesel, CAT, Harley Davidson, Ferrari, Timberland, US Polo, FabIndia, Biba and many more to offer a wide range in latest branded fashion and lifestyle wear. Myntra services over 19,000 pin codes across the country. With the largest in-season product catalogue, 100% authentic products, Cash on Delivery and 30-day Exchange/Return policy, Myntra is today the preferred shopping destination in India
THE 10TH ANNUAL SPORTS MEET FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 AT INDO ASIAN ACADEMY GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
BENGALURU. The 10th Annual Sports Meet for the year 2016-17 of the Indo Asian Academy Group of Institutions was inaugurated and declared open on 31.12.2016 by Mr.Arjun Devaiah ,International Athlete, Yester Years Sprint King of India.
The Guest of honour, Professor Dr. T. Ekambaram Naidu, Founder Chairman of Indo Asian Group of Institutions, flagged off track events for the day and said that the students should let their mind soul and body aim at their dream, to get accomplished and that in turn would help them to achieve the goal that is earmarked in the odyssey of their life .
All Principals of Group of Institution were also present on the occasion. More than 2,000 students participated in all the events held today.
The overall Championship was declared that, the diff.College wise Details are
Girls PU-College————— Athiya Khanum 2nd puc
Women’s Degree College—– Hamsa V , 6th Sem B.Com
Nursing College—————-Neelam Sing Thakre , 1st year
PU-College(Co-ed) ————Indram , 2 nd Puc
Degree (Co-ed)———-Boys—-Sam S Koper ,6th B.com
Girls—–Catheren Firola Critian.
CAPITAL FIRST RALLIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI; AIMS TO DISTRIBUTE 25,000 POLLUTION MASKS TO SCHOOLS AND TRAFFIC POLICE
DELHI POLICE COMMISSIONER MR. ALOK KUMAR VERMA, WELCOMED THE INITIATIVE OF THE COMPANY TO DISTRIBUTE POLLUTION MASKS TO THEIR OFFICIALS
- 10,000 MASKS AT SCHOOLS AND 5000 MASKS TO TRAFFIC POLICEMEN HAVE ALREADY BEEN DISTRIBUTED
New Delhi. The national capital is facing the worst smog in 17 years, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The AQI index in Delhi hovered in the range of 376-450 on normal days, whereas the prescribed norms for any city are 50-100 units. Thus, on any given day, the air is 4-5 times more toxic than the prescribed limits.
Capital First Ltd. has taken the initiative of raising awareness about air pollution in the city, and also to provide means for protection to those that are most vulnerable to the ill effects of air pollution namely; school children and traffic policemen. The volunteers from Capital First have approached government schools and the traffic police for distributing N 95 quality air pollution masks.
To support this drive, Delhi Traffic Police joined hands with Capital First Ltd., and have organised a special function to distribute pollution mask to Delhi traffic police officials; by Shri. Ajay Kashyap, Special Commissioner of Police at the Traffic Police Headquarters, Todapur on 30th December 2016.
Also present at the function were, Mr. A.K. Ojha, Joint Commissioner of Police:Traffic & Mr. B.K. Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police:Traffic, along with senior officials from Capital First. With the aim to educate users about the ill-effects of air pollution, the masks were distributed with a small leaflet in Hindi that explained the rationale for wearing an anti-pollution mask.
Mr. Apul Nayyar, Executive Director, Capital First said; “Capital first is deeply entrenched and committed to the communities that it serves. As a responsible Corporate Citizen, we take proactive approach in raising awareness about issues facing the communities that we serve. In one of many such initiatives the company has joined hands with the local administration in Delhi to raise awareness and fight air pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas. Capital First believes in and aspires for a better and sustainable future for the communities that we serve”
Commenting on the efforts to combat pollution, Mr. Ajay Kashyap, Special Commissioner of Police: Traffic, Delhi said, “The Delhi Police is taking extraordinary steps for controlling the city’s pollution levels right from penalising those flouting norms, stopping construction of project sites, restricted entry into the city and also deregistering old vehicles. In these critical times, we urge Delhi’s population to understand the urgency of the hour and minimise the use of vehicles and only step out when absolutely necessary.”
Welcoming the mask-donation drive by Capital First, Mr. Kashyap further added, “We welcome the wonderful initiative by the Capital First Ltd. for distributing this necessary utility and urge other corporates to come forward and support the city in such measures to combat pollution.”
Capital First Limited is a NBFC specializing in MSME and Consumer financing supported by proprietary credit evaluation methodologies and strong credit scoring platform. The Company offers SME Loans, Loan against Property to Indian MSME players and also provides Home Loans, Two Wheeler Loans and Durable Loans to entry and mid-level salaried employees of Corporates as well as self-employed individuals. The Company has a high long term credit rating of AA+ by reputed Credit Rating agencies. The Company has a Board comprising of reputed professionals with many decades of rich experience in the financial services sector. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has financed over 3 million customers.
RESIL CHEMICALS LAUNCHES VISTA TAR AND BUG REMOVER FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Bengaluru. Resil Chemicals, one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of emerging specialty chemicals launches Vista Tar and Bug remover, an innovative spray for car exteriors. Vista is an emerging leader in automotive detailing products, offering products for every need. The Vista Car Care range has earned the trust of thousands of consumers and businesses across India by inventing high-quality auto detailing products that are easy to use.
The product removes the stubborn tar marks and bug stains on your vehicle. It wipes-off even the slightest mark that ruins the luxuries look of your car. The product is applicable for both car as well as bikes. Spray the product on the damaged area and wipe-off the dirt, stain, mark, etc with a soft cloth. While being effective, the product also helps to save your time spent at car care facilities.
For those who are passionate about their cars and also seek premium quality products this is the perfect solution. The ease-of-use and effectiveness of the product can be seen within minutes of its application on the car. This new innovation is extremely beneficial in a fast-paced society like ours.
Resil Chemicals is an innovation-driven, diversified chemical and performance materials manufacturer. In textiles, Resil provides cutting-edge solutions for the complete range of specialty finishes and auxiliaries. With a heritage of more than 25 years of product development and innovation for the textile industry, Resil is today one of Asia’s leading innovative formulators of silicone for textiles. The product range covers finishing, pre-treatment and specialty processes. Resil was one of the first companies to begin a process of transformation by exploring the power of silicones in diverse industries. The Company has developed into new markets and now serves agriculture, paper, leather, personal care and many other specialty chemical industries. Resil has a whole new range of products based on emerging technologies such as antimicrobials for various industrial applications (mainly textiles, plastics, and leather). Advanced Functional Materials for various specialty applications can also be customized on request.
For more information about Resil Chemicals &Vista Car Care, please visit http://www.resil.com, http://www.vistacarcare.com
OPEN GYMNASTIC – Mr.R.Roshan Baig Minister of City Development Haj and Vakf of Karnataka Government, Mr.S.Sampath Kumar, corporator of Vasanth Nagar Ward-93 and Mr. Suresh – BJP Mandal Vice President inaugurating the OPEN GYMNASTIC MACHINES along with leading people at Kumara Krupa East Park near Shivananda Circle In Bengaluru.
ZEVEN SIGNS UP THE STAR OF INDIAN CRICKET, RAVINDRA JADEJA AS ITS BRAND AMBASSADOR
• ZEVEN ANNOUNCES THE SIGNUP AT AN EVENT HELD AT THE ‘ZEVEN STORE’ IN BANGALORE
• JADEJA SPENDS TIME VISITING ‘ZEVEN STORE’ AND SIGNING MERCHANDISE FOR FANS
Bangalore. Zeven, India’s very own performance sportswear brand, signs cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as one of its brand ambassadors. He will join a team of world class and upcoming athletes who wear and promote Zeven. The effervescent cricketer who recently celebrated his 28th birthday, steadily rose to fame from his domestic cricket days to his current position as an all-rounder in the Indian team, inspiring millions of youth along the way. Jadeja is hailed as one of the best fielders in the Indian team and a live-wire on the pitch.
Zeven was conceptualized to bring a revolution in sports in India by putting sports back into the DNA of the masses, irrespective of their gender, age or any other factor. This partnership with Jadeja is one step towards inspiring millions of youth who follow cricket and other sports on screen, to come out and play. Zeven is one of the first Indian multi-sports brands to design and manufacture apparel and footwear exclusively for Indian terrain, body type and weather conditions.
Commenting on the new partnership, Ravindra Jadeja said, “I am excited to be associated with Zeven, one of the first Indian sportswear brands to make a wave in the international arena for its world-class design and quality. I strongly relate with the brand’s philosophy to make sport an active part of every Indian’s life and look forward to a long and fruitful association with Zeven.”
“We are proud to announce our association with Ravindra Jadeja, who enjoys a tremendous fan following among the aspiring cricketers and sports enthusiasts. A player with exceptional quality and experience, we are certain Jadeja will help us in our mission of catalyzing a billion Indians to get out and play a sport. As a brand, we are confident that Jadeja’s credibility and image will help the brand in creating a longstanding association with the masses” said Mahesh Bhupathi – Director – Zeven.
The company recently launched their first retail outlet at Brigade Road in Bangalore earlier this month.
About Zeven
Launched this February after a year of research and testing, Zeven is steadily making its way into the international arena and competing with international brands in technology, quality and performance. The mission of ZEVEN is to transform sports in India by making active sport an integral part of Indian life and thereby making a billion Indians play sport. Age, gender, income or location are all irrelevant if one has the desire and commitment to play sport.
ZEVEN offers the very best products at competitive prices tailor made for India. ZEVEN has created footwear and apparel designed for Indian weather and terrain with special attention to Indian culture and requirements. This gives Indians perfection in terms of body fit, size and comfort. For more information, visit http://www.zevenworld.com/
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