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Monthly Coverage Dossier August 2018 Monthly Coverage Dossier August 2018 Prepared by IIT Madras is a campus of choice for high ranking JEE students Date: 30th August 2018 Publication: The Economic Times Edition: Delhi/Mumbai/Pune/Bangalore/Kolkata Page No: 22 Journalist: Sreeradha Basu Professor: Prof Manu Santhanam Headline: Pre-placement offers at IITs set for record high this year URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/pre-placement-offers-at-iits-set-for-record-high-this- year/articleshow/65601308.cms IIT Madras is a multi-cultural campus Date: 4th August 2018 Publication: Times of India Edition: Kochi Page No: 9 Journalist: Manash Gohain Professor: Prof. R. Nagarajan Headline: IITs to form collective front to recruit foreign faculty URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/iits-to-form-collective-front-to-recruit- foreign-faculty/articleshow/65250989.cms Date: 3rd August 2018 Publication: The Times of India Edition: Kolkata/Ahemdabad Page No: 11 Journalist: Manash Pratim Gohain Professor: Prof R Nagarajan Headline: IITs to form collective front to recruit foreign faculty URL: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/iits-to-form-collective-front-to-recruit- foreign-faculty/articleshow/65250989.cms Date: 15th August 2018 Publication: The Times of India -Chennai Times Edition: Chennai Page No:10 Journalist: Ms Purnima Sah Students: Susanth Lavuya, Bhanu Mitra B,Anagh Sonam,A Venu Madhuri,Chandna Bhukya and Nikhil Bharadwaj Headline: Students and their idea of Independence IIT Madras is an Industry Friendly Institute Date: 1st August 2018 Publication: Indian Web Edition: Online Journalist: NA Headline: J. Mitra in Collab with IIT-Madras Launches ‘iQuant’, India’s First Portable Diagnostics Solution Device URL: https://www.indianweb2.com/2018/07/31/j-mitra-in-collab-with-iit-madras-launches-iquant- indias-first-portable-diagnostics-solution-device/ J. Mitra in Collab with IIT-Madras Launches ‘iQuant’, India’s First Portable Diagnostics Solution Device One of India’s oldest and leading research-based biotechnology company, J. Mitra & Co., in collaboration with IIT Madras’ HTIC (Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre), has launched India’s first portable diagnostic solution – the iQuant immunoassay analyzer in the Indian market. The developed device, named iQuant, is designed to read multiple test kits, and reads the calibration information directly from the test kit without the need for a separate calibration chip. The product is meant for small to medium labs, and is hence designed in an aesthetic desktop form factor, with an intuitive touch screen display, battery back-up and capabilities for advanced data storage, syncing and transmission capabilities. iQuant provides 8 separate diagnostic tests for — TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), T3 (Tri-iodo thyronine), T4 (Thyroxin), Vitamin D, Dengue NS1 Antigen, Dengue IgM, Dengue IgG and HbA1c test. This portable, battery-powered device is a state-of-the-art Fluorescence Immunoassay Analyzer for quantitative and qualitative determination of blood test parameter. Beta-testing for the product had been going on for the past 8 months and has generated tremendous positive response and demand. With this launch, various highly-active and sought-after diagnostic solutions will be available across the country and in the remotest of locations at the fraction of a cost. J. Mitra is India’s leading IVD (in-vitro diagnostic) tests manufacturing company with exports to more than 45 countries across the globe. J. Mitra also holds the maximum number of patents (over 55 patents) in the IVD segment for its innovative and research-based solutions. J. Mitra will be adding to the number of diagnostic solutions, which will be available as a software upgrade on the cloud. Speaking on the occasion, Jatin Mahajan, managing director, J Mitra said, “iQuant is an innovative mix – on the product side, it is a mix of science, IT, healthcare and research, while on the implementation side it is great combination of social conditions, ground realities coupled with business sense.” He further added, “This is an innovative, path-breaking product that will greatly influence the detection and diagnostic process, which will hasten the treatment and cure process – resulting in a healthier India, in line with government’s healthcare-for-all initiative.” This is a home-grown innovative solution – a “completely Made-in-India” offering. While being the most cost-effective solution available in the market today, what sets it apart is the fact that it is completely portable. It can be carried with ease and has a self-sustaining power supply. It is thus quite suited for Indian conditions, especially for remote and electricity-dark areas. Performing all these broad varieties of tests generally requires more than one instrument in any laboratory, however, with iQuant analyzer it is possible to perform all these tests on a single machine. The analyzer is equipped with state of the art fluorescence immunoassay technology and has unique features like use of high-end processors, inbuilt memory that stores up to 1-lac patients data, ergonomic design, 10-inches color display, Bluetooth for wireless printing, Wi-Fi connectivity for online support, iCloud facility for up gradation of software and training, 1-hour battery back-up in case of power failure and very easy portability owing to its light weight of approx. 2 kgs. J. Mitra, which is India’s leading in-vitro diagnostics manufacturing company, is currently offering these Quanti range test kits to be performed on i-Quant analyze. These tests are high volume builders for the laboratories. This FIA technology of i-Quant offers the advantage of ease of use of rapid tests and sensitivities far better than other conventional test methods like ELISA. Each test cartridge is precision engineered and assembled through robotic technology. There are no lot specific calibrations required as each kit is embedded with lot specific data on QR codes present on each test cartridge. J. Mitra has launched these kits on advanced FIA (Fluorescence immunoassay) technology with accurate results and at very affordable prices. It may be recalled that in June, Tata Trusts’ Foundation for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (FISE) with its incubatee startup, Voxelgrids, launched a high-tech portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, a first ever in the country, designed to make MRI affordable and accessible for everyone. Last year in July, government of India launched – Sohum, a new hearing screening device meant especially for newborns and developed by School of International Biodesign (SIB) startup Sohum Innovation Labs . In October 2016, Medi Tech Innovations, a healthcare IT start-up launched a ‘Solar Powered Health Care Screening Kits’ for the Indian armed forces and para-military. This specially designed kit helps keep a record of the vital information such as blood sugar level, blood pressure, heart rhythm of the people posted in remote locations. Date: 1st August 2018 Publication: Times Now Edition: Online Professor: Prof Dileep N. Malkhede Journalist: NA Headline: AICTE recognises NPTEL online certification courses as Faculty Development Programmes URL: https://www.timesnownews.com/education/article/aicte-recognises-nptel-online-certification- courses-as-faculty-development-programmes/262303 AICTE recognises NPTEL online certification courses as Faculty Development Programmes National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, NPTEL online certification courses will be recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE as Faculty Development Programmes under Career Advancement Scheme. AICTE recognises NPTEL courses as FDPs; Image Credits: nptel.ac.in AICTE recognises NPTEL courses as FDPs; Image Credits: nptel.ac.in National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, NPTEL and All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE have signed a Memorandum of Agreement. NPTEL online certification courses for faculty development programmes, FDPs for faculties of engineering colleges have been approved by the AICTE, under Career Advancement Scheme. A total of 141 courses are there for the period of July-December 2018.Professor Dileep N. Malkhede, AICTE’s Research, Institute and Faculty Development Advisor, highlighting the advantages of the initiative said, "Due to limited opportunities available for faculty to attend face-to-face, residential fulltime training programs, faculty promotions under CAS are adversely affected. The one-stop solution to overcome all such problems is to register for the NPTEL-offered online courses." Professor Dileep Malkhede further told NDTV, "These courses are latest and can be attended at lower pace from anywhere and still at par with conventional FDPs. Joint certification by AICTE-NPTEL makes it authentic and recognizes it for promotions under CAS. Faculty members should take benefit of these courses.NPTEL offers a wide range of programmes and the faculty can also take up courses in other disciplines. Courses in cutting-edge technology such as Block Chain Management, IoT, Deep Learning and Smart Cities would also be provided. Since these courses are online, they can be taken from anywhere in the country.Professor Andrew Thangaraj, NPTEL Co-ordinator, IIT Madras, in conversation with NDTV said, "We hope that this initiative will encourage more faculty members across the country to upgrade/refresh their knowledge more easily. This initiative where faculty completing NPTEL advanced courses being recognized by AICTE will be a great boost to the
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