IIT-KGP out to promote industrial consultancy

Kolkata: The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology at IIT Kharagpur is roping in MSMEs for collaborative R&D projects and consultancy to develop resources for Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 refers to the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. In a recent initiative, the centre, which is funded by the Department of Heavy Industry of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, has signed a MoU with a Kolkata-based startup Hemraj Infocom to promote industrial consultancy and industrial research internship for students, an IIT KGP statement said on Monday. PTI

Amitav’s 3 books to hit stands over 3 years

New Delhi: Jnanpith Award winner Amitav Ghosh will come out with three books beginning this year including a verse adaptation of an episode from the epic of the Sundarbans, the legend of Bon Bibi. HarperCollins Publishers India will publish the three books in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The first book “Jungle-nama” is a verse adaptation of an episode from the epic of the Sundarbans, the legend of Bon Bibi. The second book is a new collection of essays, while the third is a work of non-fiction based on his research for “The Ibis Trilogy”. PTI