EY expands neurodiversity program
As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Big Four firm Ernst & Young has announced expansions to its neurodiversity program with a newly-opened Neurodiversity Center of Excellence …
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Vijay Sethi decodes how analytics projects can deliver ROI
“We all say data is the new white oil.” (Owning the oil field is not as important as owning the refinery because what will make the …
IMD warns of heat waves, warmer than normal summer
India’s central and north-western parts are headed for a hotter than normal summer season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On April 1, 2019, the …
Low soil moisture posing threat in most river basins
Factors like temperature, rainfall and soil moisture affect distribution and growth of vegetation. A study of these factors has shown that forest and croplands …
In India, air pollution is the third-highest cause of death among all health risks: report
The current high level of air pollution has shortened the average lifespan of a South Asian child by two-and-a-half years while globally the reduction …
Maruti cuts vehicle production by around 21% in March
New Delhi: The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) cut vehicle production by around 21 per cent across its factories in March due to …
GM, Ford and Toyota join to advance self-driving testing, standards
NEW DELHI: Three major automakers said on Wednesday they were forming a consortium to help draw up safety standards for self-driving cars that could …
Himachal Pradesh makes vehicle tracking device mandatory for new vehicles
Manali: The Himachal transport department has asked owners of passenger vehicles to fit vehicle tracking system or GPS in their vehicle, failing which the authorities will …
Tesla deliveries drop due to challenges shipping to Europe and China
SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU: Tesla Inc deliveries fell 31 per cent in its first quarter as the electric car maker struggled with its first shipments of …
India’s largest employer, Indian Railways, enables chat-based medical services
In a major development, Indian Railways have announced a partnership with Microsoft Kaizala to help its employees–both serving and retired– to avail chat-based healthcare …
