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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
AI, IoT, robotics, big data analytics driving shift toward smart factories, says Aveva
As Indian enterprises embrace the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), industrial intelligence—the convergence of AI, IoT, robotics, and big data analytics—is driving a profound shift toward smart factories, optimised operations, and resilient supply chains, said Aveva, which provides industrial software and is part of the Schneider Electric Group. The company said it was playing 'a pivotal role' in this journey by helping organisations transform data into insights that power efficiency, agility, and innovation. Ajit Kulkarni, Vice President, India Market Leader, Aveva said, 'India stands at the forefront of a profound industrial transformation, driven by the dual imperatives of economic growth and sustainability. The challenge is not just adopting new technology but fostering seamless collaboration and building a skilled workforce to leverage it effectively.' 'Industrial intelligence is the key to unlocking the true value of data to achieve India's national goals. Through Aveva's solutions, we are enabling Indian enterprises to convert siloed information into actionable insights. This is what will empower them to scale innovation, lead globally, and operate sustainably in a resource-conscious world,' he said. The company on Thursday (July 25, 2025) hosted Aveva Day India 2025 in Mumbai, bringing together stakeholders across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and utilities to discuss how industrial AI and radical collaboration are driving India's sustainable growth story. Throughout the event, the company showcased how its end-to-end digital solutions are helping Indian enterprises break data silos, improve efficiency, and build intelligent, connected ecosystems across high-impact sectors. Chris Lee, Senior Vice President, APAC, Aveva, said, 'As businesses rethink their strategies, industrial AI is emerging as the cornerstone of this shift, enabling greater agility, closing skill gaps, and accelerating the transition to cleaner, smarter operations.' 'We are committed to supporting India's ambition to scale responsibly and become a globally competitive, sustainable industrial hub,' he added. As India emerges as a global manufacturing and innovation hub, Aveva said it would have a long-term commitment to the country's digital industrial evolution — empowering businesses to scale responsibly, collaborate deeply, and deliver on the promise of sustainable excellence.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Controversial new law could spell disaster for residential landscaping: 'There's probably going to be downstream implications'
Controversial new law could spell disaster for residential landscaping: 'There's probably going to be downstream implications' Florida homeowners may soon wake up to find a lot more fake grass covering their neighbors' lawns. Some residents are celebrating the freedom to pick how their yards look. Others are concerned about harmful runoff damaging other yards and waterways. What's happening? Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law last month that allows homeowners to install artificial turf on their yards, as long as they are under an acre. Before, people had to get approval from the local municipality or faced outright bans. Chris Lee runs Durable Lawn. He told the Tampa Bay Times, "Now we do all of the hotels. We do all the million-dollar properties along the beaches." For him, city turf rules felt like "handcuffs." The Department of Environmental Protection now sets turf standards for everyone. Cities can't block turf if it meets those guidelines. Why are people worried? Grass lawns soak up rain like a sponge. Turf can't do that. Marco Schiavon, a turf scientist at the University of Florida, said fake grass can get 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than real grass on sunny days. "This creates an urban heat island effect," he told the Times. Ed Sherwood of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program thinks turf runoff could damage water quality. "There's probably going to be downstream implications for the water, wildlife and our way of life in the Tampa Bay region," he said. Runoff from turf carries metals such as zinc into groundwater. Natural grass filters out those pollutants before they reach waterways. Turf doesn't offer food or shelter for insects, soil microbes, or animals. What are people doing instead? Some go for xeriscaping. They cover yards with gravel, rocks, mulch, and native plants to cut water use and avoid turf's heat problem. Nevada homeowners who xeriscape say their yards stay cooler and are easier to manage. Native plant lawns are catching on for people who want low-hassle care. People are rethinking artificial grass, too. Stories say turf can mess up drainage and get too hot for kids or pets to walk on. Some cities are testing turf for chemicals that might harm health. Experts say turf breaks down into microplastics, adding risk to soil and groundwater. Chris Powell of ForeverLawn said turf isn't right for everyone: "This bill will hopefully help our industry while still improving the quality of the products and the responsible use of the products, which is our objective." Schiavon's rule is simple, as he told the Times: "If it's not Florida-friendly, try not to plant it." What's the hardest thing about taking care of your yard? Mowing the lawn Controlling weeds Keeping pests at bay I don't have a yard Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Lee on viral puffy skirt: I dressed myself!
1 Jul - Chris Lee (also known as Li Yuchun) recently showed her humorous side when she appeared for the first time on season two of "Talk Show & Friends". The singer, who is known for her androgynous style, couldn't help but address the previous Weibo trending topic of "Who gave Chris Lee the skirt to wear?" when she appeared wearing a blue dress with a puffy skirt back in January. She expressed, "There are many rumours about me. At 20, they said I was the daughter of a milk tycoon; at 30, they said I married an old French man; at 40, they said I was completely defeated by fate and sat in a wheelchair, with no one to inherit my property..." "In comparison, I think the hot searches on Weibo are more friendly. They are just asking who put the skirt on Li Yuchun? I will officially respond that I wore it myself. And I'd like to share a little knowledge. A skirt is a garment worn around the waist without pant legs, it's not a secondary sex characteristic. Whether someone wears a skirt or not is no reason to end up on the trending list," she said. She also spoke about being given the nickname of "Mr so-and-so" or "Brother so-and-so", saying that it stemmed from the fact that she is not the typical image of a woman that everybody knows. In the same speech, Chris then expressed, "I want to be Chunchun No. 1. In this marathon of life, running alone, I will definitely keep going." (Photo Source: Chris Lee IG)
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Met Police tutor dismissed after biting student on neck and touching her thigh
Pc Chris Lee, who was a street duties instructor/tutor on one of the force's Borough Command Units, also touched the bottom of the student's back in a pub just three weeks into her course, a misconduct panel said. He then texted the student after an end of course drinks event saying it was 'important to have a good time at work' and that she 'just didn't get' his behaviour. Pc Lee had joined the Met in 2018, while the student was working on the unit and had began her course in October 2021. There was a 'jovial culture' on the unit with tutors and students often going out for drinks together, as was the case when they went to the pub after work on November 5 2021, the panel said. Pc Lee first put his hand on the student's thigh while she was sitting next to him in the pub. As she then leaned across him later in the evening, the tutor then bit her on the left side of her neck, causing the student to say 'he just bit me', the panel said. The student later said in evidence that the bite was 'not that hard' and did not leave a mark, but that she had 'felt teeth not lips'. The tutor stated in evidence that he had consumed six or seven pints of beer that evening, and was drunk at the time of the incidents but still 'bodily capable'. A Metropolitan Police sign on the side of a London Metropolitan police motorcycle (Andrew Matthews/PA) He accepted he had touched the student's thigh and kissed her on the neck, but denied touching her back and biting her. But the panel found both of the disputed allegations proven on the balance of probabilities, and that Pc Lee's conduct was sexual and inappropriate in nature as he was attracted to the student. A discussion involving Pc Lee and the student about favourite tutors then took place at the end of course drinks several weeks later, again at a pub, on December 3 2021, the panel said. When his name was not mentioned, the tutor said to the student 'What did you just say', 'Who are your favourite tutors', and 'We got you your IPS (Independent Patrol Status) they didn't'. The following day, Pc Lee sent the student a text about the discussion which said: 'I'm sorry you felt we were rude but we were not intentionally, that's our personalities together and I think it's important to have a good time at work. 'At no point did we every say anything rude against you and I'm sorry you felt that we were rude. 'You just didn't get us which is fine.' The comments made by Pc Lee towards the student at the pub were found by the panel to be humiliating for her. They found the tutor's overall behaviour in both incidents together amounted to gross misconduct, as it breached the force's Standards of Professional Behaviour. Pc Lee was subsequently dismissed without notice at a misconduct hearing and placed on the College of Policing barred list.
Leader Live
18-06-2025
- Leader Live
Met Police tutor dismissed after biting student on neck and touching her thigh
Pc Chris Lee, who was a street duties instructor/tutor on one of the force's Borough Command Units, also touched the bottom of the student's back in a pub just three weeks into her course, a misconduct panel said. He then texted the student after an end of course drinks event saying it was 'important to have a good time at work' and that she 'just didn't get' his behaviour. Pc Lee had joined the Met in 2018, while the student was working on the unit and had began her course in October 2021. There was a 'jovial culture' on the unit with tutors and students often going out for drinks together, as was the case when they went to the pub after work on November 5 2021, the panel said. Pc Lee first put his hand on the student's thigh while she was sitting next to him in the pub. As she then leaned across him later in the evening, the tutor then bit her on the left side of her neck, causing the student to say 'he just bit me', the panel said. The student later said in evidence that the bite was 'not that hard' and did not leave a mark, but that she had 'felt teeth not lips'. The tutor stated in evidence that he had consumed six or seven pints of beer that evening, and was drunk at the time of the incidents but still 'bodily capable'. He accepted he had touched the student's thigh and kissed her on the neck, but denied touching her back and biting her. But the panel found both of the disputed allegations proven on the balance of probabilities, and that Pc Lee's conduct was sexual and inappropriate in nature as he was attracted to the student. A discussion involving Pc Lee and the student about favourite tutors then took place at the end of course drinks several weeks later, again at a pub, on December 3 2021, the panel said. When his name was not mentioned, the tutor said to the student 'What did you just say', 'Who are your favourite tutors', and 'We got you your IPS (Independent Patrol Status) they didn't'. The following day, Pc Lee sent the student a text about the discussion which said: 'I'm sorry you felt we were rude but we were not intentionally, that's our personalities together and I think it's important to have a good time at work. 'At no point did we every say anything rude against you and I'm sorry you felt that we were rude. 'You just didn't get us which is fine.' The comments made by Pc Lee towards the student at the pub were found by the panel to be humiliating for her. They found the tutor's overall behaviour in both incidents together amounted to gross misconduct, as it breached the force's Standards of Professional Behaviour. Pc Lee was subsequently dismissed without notice at a misconduct hearing and placed on the College of Policing barred list.
