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The same Indian buyer who pays a Chinese supplier 30% upfront will demand 60-day credit from an Indian manufacturer.
Isn't it double standards?
Same buyer, same product but completely different rules.
From Indian suppliers:
- 30 samples, endless scrutiny
- Relentless price negotiations
- 48-month warranties
- 15-page contracts
- Audits on every lot
- 60-day credit
- Payment delays anyway
From Chinese suppliers:
- Approve the sample
- Issue the PO
- Pay the advance
- Ship
Then we wonder why Indian manufacturers struggle to scale.
You can't demand world-class quality while treating your domestic suppliers like they're disposable.
Make in India can't succeed if buying from India comes with a penalty.
🌆 TERI, in collaboration with @iitmadras, @ITDPIndia, and @CenexLCFC, convened a Roundtable on Climate-Integrated Urban Mobility Planning and launched a suite of baseline assessment reports in Thoothukudi on 13 October under the UK PACT-funded PACT-Digi-PULSE project.
The event was held under the leadership of Hon'ble Mayor Thiru P. Jegan and City Commissioner Tmt. S. Priyanka, IAS, bringing together representatives from government departments to discuss pathways for advancing climate-resilient and sustainable urban mobility.
The discussions highlighted both the opportunities and challenges in integrating climate considerations into urban mobility planning for rapidly growing cities like Thoothukudi, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making, institutional collaboration, and innovative financing mechanisms.
A key highlight of the event was the launch of three baseline reports and a policy brief:
▪️ Gap Assessment and Stakeholder Consultation
▪️ Thoothukudi’s Road Transport Baseline GHG Emission Inventory
▪️ Integrated Climate-Responsive Urban Mobility Planning Strategy
▪️ Policy Brief: Institutionalising Healthy Streets in Thoothukudi
The roundtable also featured two technical sessions focused on:
▪️ Data-Driven Assessment of Pedestrian Accessibility, Public Transit Performance, and Freight Logistics
▪️ Financing and Implementation Pathways for Climate-Responsive Mobility
Together, these knowledge products and stakeholder discussions will support Thoothukudi's journey towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and climate-responsive urban mobility future.
To know more about the UK PACT Project, visit: teriin.org/project/pact-digi…
@Arup | @palladium | @UKinIndia | @sharifqamar | @gitakrishnan |
#UKPACT #PACTDigiPULSE #Climatefinance #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #HealthyStreets #Thoothukudi #ClimateResilientCities #TERI #IITMadras #ITDPIndia #Cenex
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
India is a voice-first nation: countless languages, scripts, and accents.
Introducing Indic-Transcribe: built to understand India as she actually speaks. Built by @BodhanAI and @AI4Bharat.
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Live on Bodhan.AI, 05.09.2026
The car rental company blocked an amount and released once I returned the car. I got an SMS from SBICard stating so on May 22. Despite repeated phone calls and messages you are not returning my money. Keep getting reminders to submit doc!! Pure harassment!
@SBICard_Connect
I will see you in court. Dispute is between you and me and not Avis. If Avis had debited and refunded the amount as acknowledged by you why is the responsibility on me for showing credit note? @Avis
Replying to @gitakrishnan @SBICard_Connect
Harassment continues
Replying to @gitakrishnan @SBICard_Connect
Dear Cardholder, w.r.t. the Transaction Dispute (SR No. 1416333774938) on SBI Credit Card ending with X, we are yet to receive the documents to start the investigation. We request you again to send us the documents, latest by 13/08/2026, failing which the SR will be closed.
One right handed batsman in top eight! What is GG thinking? #IndvsEng
If you are unable to join in person, please do join online. Exciting panels lined up today.
youtube.com/live/QxFudynYcdM…
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We’re proud to share that Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, Head, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI), IIT Madras, and Prof. Mitesh Khapra, Professor, WSAI; Head, AI4Bharat, have been featured in the prestigious MIT Sloan India AI 50 list.
Ahead of MIT Sloan Management Review’s debut AI Research Forum (AIRF) in India, the AI50 list recognizes leaders who are shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence through contributions to research, innovation, deployment and governance.
This recognition reflects the work WSAI is undertaking to advance AI research for a better society.
Meet the MIT Sloan India AI 50 here: lnkd.in/gxg64z2d
#WSAI #IITMadras #AI50 #MITSloan #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #AIResearch #Innovation #LeadershipInAI #IndiaAI
@ravi_iitm @karthikraman @miteshkhapra @MITSMRIndia @OfficialINDIAai @rbc_dsai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @ai4bharat @wcte_iitm @cerai_iitm @iitmadras @EduMinOfIndia
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
It is a moment of immense pride and celebration for the IIT Madras community. Our Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, for creating India’s first indigenous microprocessor, SHAKTI, and for strengthening national security capabilities through his contributions to telecom security and cybersecurity.
As a visionary leader, educator, and innovator, he has championed cutting-edge research, nurtured generations of engineers and entrepreneurs, and advanced IIT Madras' mission of creating impactful solutions for society.
This honour celebrates his remarkable contributions to research, innovation, education, and nation-building.
@iitmadras @EduMinOfIndia @rashtrapatibhvn
#PadmaShri2026 #IITMadras
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
We are pleased to share that Dr. Kandaswamy Paramasivan, Adjunct Faculty, @WSAI_IITM, along with Dr. Vamanie Perumal, Post-Doctoral Researcher at IITM, has published a research article on #IndianRailways in @ElsevierConnect.
🤖 Made with AI
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
Meet the faculty | Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy
In this conversation, Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Head, Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence at WSAI, IITM, talks about his journey into AI and data science, his perspective on the future of AI in India and around the world, how he balances teaching and research, and the exciting work happening within WSAI’s interdisciplinary ecosystem.
From mentoring students and advancing impactful research to discussing emerging AI trends, Prof. Raghunathan offers a glimpse into his life at one of India’s leading AI research schools and the exciting work being undertaken across WSAI research centres.
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/IQU9GVe05Ig?si=47rg…
#WSAI #IITMadras #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #AIResearch #MachineLearning #ResponsibleAI #Research #Innovation #InterdisciplinaryResearch
@ravi_iitm @karthikraman @OfficialINDIAai @rbc_dsai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @ai4bharat @wcte_iitm @cerai_iitm @iitmadras @EduMinOfIndia
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
WSAI’s flagship event — the WSAI Annual Research Showcase 2026 — was held on 18th May 2026 at the Exhibition Hall, ICSR, IIT Madras, bringing together the vibrant research ecosystem driving the future of AI and Data Science.
The third edition of the showcase witnessed an overwhelming response, with 500+ attendees and 100+ poster presentations, featuring cutting-edge research across domains while fostering collaboration between students, faculty, researchers, and industry leaders.
From poster presentations to engaging lightning talks and thought-provoking research discussions, the event highlighted the scale, diversity, and real-world impact of research emerging from WSAI.
Here’s a glimpse into an inspiring day of innovation, ideas, and interdisciplinary research at WSAI.
#WSAI #IITMadras #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #Research #MachineLearning #AIResearch #AcademicResearch
@ravi_iitm @karthikraman @OfficialINDIAai @rbc_dsai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @ai4bharat @wcte_iitm @cerai_iitm @iitmadras @EduMinOfIndia
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
WSAI Research Showcase 2026 is currently underway, and the energy at the venue has been truly remarkable.
#WSAI #ResearchShowcase2026 #Research
#AIResearch #AcademicResearch
#IITMadras
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
Registration Deadline Extended!
Registrations for the WSAI Annual Research Showcase 2026 are now open until tomorrow, 6 PM.
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
.@WSAI_IITM is gearing up for its Annual Research Showcase this May — our flagship event that celebrates innovation, discovery, and impactful research.
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
Join us at the WSAI Annual Research Showcase 2026 to explore ongoing research and emerging work in AI and Data Science.
The showcase brings together researchers, students, faculty members and industry professionals to interact, exchange ideas and learn about the diverse work happening across WSAI and IIT Madras. We also have some fun activities planned for participants.
📍 IC&SR Exhibition Hall, IIT Madras
📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Register before May 16, 2026 | 10 AM
Register now: forms.gle/kaYDVF1YpKQaS32cA
Know more: sites.google.com/dsai.iitm.a…
#WSAI #IITMadras #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #AIResearch #Innovation #ResearchShowcase #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #TechInnovation #AICommunity #ResearchAndInnovation #FutureOfAI #AcademicResearch #IndustryInnovation
@ravi_iitm @karthikraman @OfficialINDIAai @rbc_dsai_iitm @IBSE_IITM @ai4bharat @wcte_iitm @cerai_iitm @iitmadras @EduMinOfIndia
Gitakrishnan Ramadurai retweeted
Join CUMTA as a TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER & help build safer, smarter & efficient mobility systems for Chennai.
Experience in Traffic Engineering, TIA, Junction Design & VISSIM/micro-simulation software is mandatory.
🔗Apply Here cumta.tn.gov.in/#/careers before 30.05.2026






















