BENGALURU: Chevron, the American energy giant, plans to invest $1 billion in a new cutting-edge engineering and technology centre in Bengaluru.The facility, dubbed the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence centre or “The Engine,” represents a milestone for the 145-year-old, $200-billion revenue company as it aims to develop affordable, reliable and cleaner energy solutions for the…
THANJAVUR: A 20-year-old student who failed twice in his attempt to clear NEET took his own life in Thanjavur on Friday after his parents insisted that he join engineering without ‘wasting time’ on a third attempt at the all-India test to pursue MBBS. S Dhanush was found hanging from the roof of his room on…
In the wake of Taiwan’s most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century, the towering Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest skyscraper, emerged unscathed, showcasing the pinnacle of modern engineering against natural disasters. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which struck Taiwan leaving at least 9 dead and damaging 770 buildings, tested the island’s preparedness and architectural resilience, particularly…
Government think-tank Niti Aayog is looking at tax-related issues, including inverted duty structure in three sectors of engineering, leather, and textiles, an official said on Monday. The issues are likely to be taken up with higher authorities for their resolution to promote the growth of these sectors, the official said. Industry representatives of leather and…
