Sushil Sharma, currently serving as Director (Projects) at SJVN Limited (formerly Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam), has been recommended for the position of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on April 8, 2024. On Monday PESB interviewed a total of 9 candidates for the position.

Sushil Kumar Sharma has been appointed Director (Electrical) w.e.f. 01.08.2020 (post re-designated as Director (Projects) w.e.f. 27.09.2023). Prior to this, Sh. Sushil Sharma was holding the post of General Manager (Mechanical) in SJVN at 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Plant.

Bestselling author and digital coaching leader Siddharth Rajsekar announced the release of volumes 2 and 3 of his transformative book series, ‘I Can Coach’. The books were launched at the Freedom Business Retreat 2024, a two-day event at the Leela Palace, Chennai, attended by over 800 trainers, coaches, and leaders from across India.

Building on the success of the first volume, “I Can Coach, Stories of Transformation,” volumes 2 and 3 showcase inspiring stories of commitment and aspiration within the digital coaching revolution. “Stories of Commitment” highlights the journeys of coaches who achieved millionaire status and those who transformed their lives, starting from scratch. “Stories of Aspiration” features digital coaches beginning their paths to success as Freedom Finishers through Hackathons.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur have developed a nanosensor that helps in the quick detection of cytokines, a group of proteins that regulate various cells.

"This development aims to reduce the mortality rate occurring due to delayed diagnosis and a lack of early warnings. Moreover, the technology has immense potential to be used as a rapid and point-of-care technique for health monitoring, disease diagnosis, prognosis, and immune response tracking," reads statement from IIT Jodhpur.

Cytokines are one of the many biomarkers of inflammation that are used for diagnosing diseases and tracking their progression.

Virat Kohli extended his record of most centuries in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as he smashed his eighth hundred and first of this season against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, April 6 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

He now has a two-century lead against Chris Gayle, who has six centuries in IPL history. Virat has been part of the IPL ever since its start in 2008.

Virat Kohli leads the chart of most centuries in IPL cricket with his eight tons now. Behind him is Gayle who has hit six IPLP centuries while Jos Buttler, who is also playing in this game and currently batting at 43 in the chase of 184. He has five centuries. KL Rahul, Shane Watson and David Warner have all hit four centuries in the richest league in cricket. 

World Homeopathy Day is celebrated annually on April 10. The day offers an opportunity to explore and hold discussions on alternative medical systems. Homeopathic practitioners and users commemorate the day with the aim to spread the possible advantages of using homeopathic medicine.

The day serves as a global platform to make people aware about the principles and benefits of homeopathic medicine. Homeopathic medicine mainly prioritises the inherent capacity for self-healing capacity of the human body. On the occasion of World Homeopathy Day, the researchers and practitioners meet to highlight the contribution of homeopathic medicine in the healthcare sector.

Air India has announced the appointment of Jayaraj Shanmugam as the new head of its global airport operations, effective from April 15. In a statement released on Monday, the Tata Group-owned airline disclosed that Shanmugam will be reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, Captain Klaus Goersch.

Shanmugam brings with him a wealth of experience in airport operations, having previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL). During his tenure at BIAL, he played a pivotal role in overseeing the operational launch of the new Terminal 2, demonstrating his leadership and operational prowess in managing airport infrastructure.

India is helping Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Mauritius develop early warning systems to reduce the loss of life and property due to extreme weather events, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said.

In a conversation with PTI editors, Mr. Mohapatra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General, said India will play the role of a big brother and a peer advisor to Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Mauritius in the efforts to guard against the impact of extreme weather events.

India's efforts are part of the 'Early Warnings for All' initiative announced by the United Nations in 2022 to ensure that everyone is protected from hazardous weather, water or climate events through life-saving early warning systems by the end of 2027.

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), Tata Sons' wholly-owned subsidiary, has launched India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A, in collaboration with Satellogic. The satellite was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on April 7. The satellite was assembled at TASL’s facility in Karnataka. Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a total of 11 satellites in its maiden Bandwagon flight.

TSAT-1A will provide high-resolution satellite images with low-latency delivery. The Indian armed forces are expected to be one of its major users. This is the first sub-metre high-resolution earth observation satellite by the private sector in India, according to Sukaran Singh, CEO and MD of TASL.

Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia prevailed in a playoff to script a dramatic win at the Valero Texas Open and earn a spot at next week's Augusta Masters, which will be his first appearance in a Major.

It was virtually the last spot left at the Augusta Masters and Bhatia claimed it after staving off a serious challenge from Denny McCarthy, who birdied eight of the last nine holes at the TPC San Antonio here.

The win gets Bhatia into the Masters, a wish and promise he had made to his mother years ago.

"Man, what a crazy, crazy day. This is awesome," Bhatia said.

Neeraj A Sharma, the Honorary Consul General of The Republic of Palau in India, was honored with the esteemed "Medal of Honour" by the Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India (HCCD-India) during the annual Consular Day event held at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai.

The Consular Day 2024 event, organized by HCCD-India, was a gathering of distinguished guests, representing elite individuals and the international fraternity. It provided a platform to recognize the pivotal role played by Honorary Consuls in fostering cultural exchanges and economic cooperation between nations. The ceremony was graced by the presence of KL Ganju, President of HCCD, and Mohan Suresh, Treasurer of HCCD, among other dignitaries.