Classical Indian dance is teaching robots how to move and use their hands

Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human hand has more than 20 degrees of freedom. Yet the nervous system controls these movements with speed and ease. Researchers at the University of Maryland, […]

Rail Vikas Nigam forms two joint ventures for logistics parks construction, ETInfra

NEW DELHI: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has formed two joint ventures (JVs) for the construction of multi-modal logistics parks across India under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. In September 2021, the state-owned company entered into an MoU with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in connection with the construction of such logistics parks. “It is hereby […]

BPCL and Oil India set to build US$11 billion refinery

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) and Oil India (OIL) are set to build an integrated greenfield refinery and petrochemical plant in Ramayapatnam, India, with an estimated investment of IR1 lakh crore (US$11 billion). BPCL has signed three landmark memoranda of understanding MoUs with Oil India Ltd (OIL), Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), and Fertilisers & Chemicals […]