20, Sep 2024
Anurag University emerges as world champion in the World CanSat and Rocketry Championship held in Portugal
Hyderabad, September 20, 2024…. The Jigyasa team of Hyderabad-based Anurag University won the World CanSat and Rocketry Championship Finals held in Portugal.
The four-member team, G. Maniram (CSE, 3rd year), Y. Bala Praneeth Sagar (ECE, 3rd year), T.R. Divyakanth (ECE, 3rd year), and Rujul Rumale (ECE, 2nd year), competed with six teams from Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and other countries and placed first and emerged world champions.
The World CanSat Rocketry Championship is an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world. Winning this championship is considered the highest achievement in this field.
We are thrilled to announce that we have won two prestigious awards—“World Champions” and “Best Communication”, the students announced on their arrival at the airport.
Our CanSat was recognized for its innovative structural design, efficient communication systems, advanced battery management, comprehensive data collection, and successful survival and recovery mechanisms. Additionally, the team gained immense popularity on Instagram, securing the highest viewership and engagement for their posts, they added.
For their achievement, the students were given away medals and certificates.
CanSat is a miniature satellite with all the necessary features of a real satellite. It is shaped like a soft drink ‘Can’. Despite being a scaled-down version of an actual satellite, it carries all the critical components of a successful launch. Everything is integrated into a compact soft drink can-shaped satellite model, including the onboard computer, power supply, sensors and communication protocol.
Explaining the competition, the students said, the competition had two mission statements:
– Primary mission
• to transmit telemetry data to the ground station at least once every one second.
• CanSat must float on the water’s surface or must survive completely underwater and be easily detected.
– Secondary mission
• Measure water quality parameters
• Maintain the RF communication with the ground station after landing in the water
• Safe recovery
Ten teams from various countries, including Portugal, Serbia, and Romania, were selected for the WCRC finals. Team Jigyasa distinguished themselves by completing both launch tests, unlike other teams whose CanSats failed the secondary mission (water testing). The jury was highly impressed by the team’s performance and invited them to a local public college to share insights into their innovative, lightweight CanSat, which accomplished both missions during the flight tests.
Though ten teams from all over the globe were shortlisted for finals, only six teams could participate because of visa-related issues.
They developed CanSat under the mentorship of Prof. M. Narayana (ECE) and Dr. P. Vishwanath (MECH).
The World CanSat/Rocketry Championship (WCRC) held in Aveiro, Portugal, is the most prestigious competition.
The WCRC Consortium organized the Championship in collaboration with Universidade de Aveiro (UA) and Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT).
Most of our CanSat was handmade from the circuits to the parachute, unlike other competitors. Thanks to this we were quick, able to improve it as per the suggestions given by our judges in the technical review. Our structure was the most unique, having a flap-like design to help it spread its weight on the water and help it float as it had to land on the water after its journey. We did calculations and made the antennas by hand. We did the 3rd iteration of GUI (Graphical User Interface) on the day itself, shared the four team members.
We were all first-time fliers. We got visas just three days before the championship. The very next day we flew. Fortunately, we were at the venue two days before the championship that gave us some to test our satellite. We spent two sleepless nights before the competition. We knew we would make it to the championship but we were nervous, they shared while responding to the felicitation the Anurag University organized on their arrival into the city on Thursday afternoon. They were welcomed to the campus with a big procession, band-baja and felicitation for themselves and their parents in the presence of over 400 students on the campus.
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- By Rabindra
9, Feb 2024
Highlights from Great Place To Work’s For All Summit 2024
National, February 09, 2024: Great Place To Work® India, hosted its highly anticipated “For AllTM Summit 2024”, a pinnacle event in the realm of workplace culture. With an impressive turnout of over 600 participants including CEOs, CHROs, and professionals from diverse backgrounds spanning 20+ industries, the summit focused on cultivating a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture within organizations.
Featuring a lineup of more than 25 distinguished speakers, the summit provided a platform for insightful discussions on prevailing workplace dynamics. Topics ranged from strategies for nurturing human-centric cultures to employer branding, the science of people management, and optimizing human potential in the context of a hybrid work environment. Notable speakers included luminaries such as Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, Government of India; Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group; Dr. Sandhya Chintala, VP, NASSCOM; and PV Sindhu, Indian Badminton Player and World Champion, and more, each offering unique perspectives on shaping the future of work.
Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur & CEO of Great Place To Work®, India. said “For Great Place To Work® India, the Annual For All™ Summit 2024 marks a powerful beginning in our journey toward fostering a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture for workplaces across India. Collaborating with global leaders, and with the geo political climate that surrounds us, we are poised to put into work the transformative potential of the 3T’s – Talent, Technology, and Trust – within workplace dynamics.
The Indian economy has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last decade, and the recent interim budget echoes a strategic continuation of this trajectory. With a focus on GDP – Governance, Development, and Performance, the government’s commitment to economic growth, well-being, and progress is evident. The optimistic projection of the Indian economy becoming the third-largest globally, reaching a GDP of $5 trillion, is indeed a promising outlook, signaling unprecedented growth in the coming years.
At Great Place To Work, our unwavering commitment to the For All™ philosophy fuels our endeavors. Our 2023 research across 2000+ organizations representing 5 million employee voices reveals it to be a year marked by Sustainability, Pride, and Fairness amidst rapid technological adoption. Best Workplaces™ not only excel in compensation but also set examples by fostering inclusive environments where diversity is integral, equity is an expectation, and every individual’s presence is valued.
As India positions itself globally, workplace transformations reverberate beyond borders. Upcoming GCC setups amplify anticipation, providing platforms for India to showcase economic prowess, technological transformation, inclusive development, innovation focus, and impactful workplace cultures.
Introducing the First Ever Workplace Culture App by Great Place To Work India – For All Community India marks a significant leap for us. It offers a platform to learn from global thought leaders and access best practices, exclusive case studies, and insights from our finest research reports, fostering a collaborative community for continuous improvement.
As stewards of a greater purpose, we recognize the significance of social sustenance. Our commitment extends beyond profits, encompassing respect for human rights, well-being, and inclusive growth. Through EACH ONE GET ONE, we invite India Inc. leaders to nominate and sponsor an NGO for our culture assessment program, amplifying our collective impact on societal well-being.
To the business leaders of India Inc., your resilience in adopting innovative tech-led hybrid environments has been crucial. On behalf of Great Place To Work India, I extend sincere gratitude for your participation in the For All Summit, making it a huge success. I am confident that the discussions, insights, and ideas shared will leave a lasting impact on our collective journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.”
A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a comprehensive report titled “Key Insights Defining Workplace Culture in 2023.”Key takeaways from the report shed light on the significant potential for enhancing workplace culture across various industries. While the education sector emerged with promising trust levels, the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industry were identified as needing improvement in this regard. Moreover, the importance of fair compensation, equitable treatment, and a conducive work environment was underscored, with statistics indicating a significant correlation between these factors and organizational greatness.
A notable trend highlighted in the report was India’s transition into an onshore manufacturing hub, driven by robust domestic demand and increasing global reliance on the sector. Projections suggest a threefold rise in demand by 2031, accompanied by an 11.6% compound annual growth rate in exports over the next decade.
During his session on Made in India, Mr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa for the Government of India, delved into the remarkably robust and resilient growth story of Indian businesses.
Mr. Kant emphasized,” To stimulate significant job creation and sustainable growth, India’s manufacturing sector requires strategic development. This necessitates a multifaceted approach that not only focuses on industrial expansion but also addresses the imperative of enhancing agricultural productivity and fostering sustainable urbanization. Given India’s demographic trends, with a substantial migration from rural to urban areas projected over the next five decades, estimated at 20 Indians per minute, or 30 Indians per minute in some regions such as Mumbai, sustainable urbanization becomes paramount. With an anticipated 500 million Indians transitioning to urban environments, it is imperative that this urbanization is carefully planned and executed to ensure its sustainability.
This planned urbanization must encompass infrastructure development, efficient resource management, and the creation of livable spaces to accommodate the influx of people.
Furthermore, to catalyze economic growth and alleviate the pressure on the agricultural sector, a concerted effort is needed to facilitate the transition of rural populations into the manufacturing workforce. This entails investing in skill development, providing incentives for industrialization in rural areas, and fostering entrepreneurship to create employment opportunities beyond agriculture.
By strategically integrating manufacturing expansion, enhanced agricultural productivity, and sustainable urbanization initiatives, India can unlock its full economic potential while ensuring equitable development and environmental stewardship. This holistic approach is essential for fostering inclusive growth and meeting the evolving needs of India’s burgeoning population.”
The report also explored despite strides in ensuring physical safety in workplaces, challenges persist in areas such as psychological safety, flexibility, and fostering innovation. While most employees perceive their workplaces as physically safe, a notable percentage express concerns about psychological and emotional safety. Additionally, there has been a slight decline in the perception of innovation opportunities since 2022, indicating a need for renewed focus in this area. Also the report has highlighted experience of millennials varies significantly across industries, highlighting the importance of tailoring culture initiatives to specific contexts.
One of the overarching themes discussed was the importance of redefining women’s success in the workplace by fostering environments that support their growth and value their contributions. Strategies for creating great workplaces included expanding the talent pool through greater diversity and inclusivity, leveraging women’s influence to foster a supportive culture, and revolutionizing problem-solving approaches.
Overall, the For All Summit 2024 provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and actionable insights aimed at driving positive change in workplace culture, ultimately paving the way for more inclusive, high-performing organizations.
9, Oct 2023
World Champion & Under Armour Athlete Neeraj Chopra to open brand’s Flagship Store at Banjara Hills on 9th Oct
India, 09 October 2023: Hyderabad’s athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts are in for a rare treat as Olympic and World Champion, Neeraj Chopra, is set to inaugurate Under Armour’s flagship store in Hyderabad at Banjara Hills Road number 2 on Monday, 9th October.
Arguably the greatest Indian athlete and an icon of excellence in the world of sports, Neeraj Chopra has reached the pinnacle of his sport and is the reigning Olympic Champion, World Champion, and Asian Games Champion. An Under Armour Athlete, Neeraj Chopra exemplifies Grit, Determination, and Perseverance and inspires young athletes to stay committed and pursue their goals.
Located in the city’s upscale and vibrant commercial and retail hub – Banjara Hills Road number 2, the store’s impressive façade, elevated design and expansive space enable a premium shopping experience for athletes, sports, and fitness enthusiasts. The store will carry the latest and widest international range of Under Armour’s innovative athletic performance merchandise including the very popular Phantom, Machina, and Velociti running shoes, mineral-infused apparel lines – IsoChill, and Rush, Golf range and the much-loved Curry and Project Rock collections.
