Daily Archives: February 15, 2016

Seven-year-old student creates ‘cleaner’ robot

Amazing Feats, Education, Science & Technology

Kochi:

A Class II student of a city school has created a cleaner robot, a robotic hand and a walking stick for the blind. It was recently exhibited along with works by engineering and science graduates at TECH FOSS 2K16.

Saarang Sumesh (7) from Choice School showcased the work in the tech fest organized by the department of computer science and engineering at TocH Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) and Computer Society of India in association with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre of the institute.

“Saarang left us surprised even with his presentation skills. He not only displayed the uses of the robot but also explained how he made it. He has made the robots using Lego Robotic Kit,” said TIST principal D Vincent H Wilson.

There were 25 projects on display from engineering and polytechnic students. There was also a hands-on workshop on Android and Arduino for the participants. Other events included a hardware project competition and an ‘App Idea’ contest.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Kochi / TNN / February 15th, 2016

P K Rosy Award for Sethulakshmi

Arts,Culture & Entertainment, Records, All

Thiruvananthapuram  :

The second P K Rosy Memorial Award will be presented to film and drama actor Sethulakshmi. P K Rosy, who had acted in the first Malayalam film ‘Vigathakumaran’ directed by J C Daniel, is the first heroine of Malayalam Cinema.

Sethulakshmi has been selected by the P K Rosy memorial committee for her memorable performances in the Malayalam films which released recently.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will present the award to her at the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club at 4 pm on Wednesday.

Minister A P Anil Kumar will preside over the function.

K Muraleedharan MLA, fimmaker Lenin Rajendran and actor Chandini, who played the role of P K Rosy in ‘Celluloid’ will attend the function.

source:  http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Thiruvananthapuram / by Express News Service / February 14th, 2016