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The article focuses on the small rolling device called ECA rover developed by young Indian engineers of TeamIndus which undergoes testing in Bangalore, India during the Lunar XPrize competition. Topics include the plan of the team to blast the device into space in 2017, the fund they received for the project such as the investment made by investor Ashish Kacholia, and the challenges facing the development and deployment of spaceflights to the Moon.

The strategic investment by the chipmaker includes a new design center in Bengaluru, which is expected to become operational before the end of 2023, the company said, adding that it will be AMD's largest design center in the country. In a separate announcement, wafer fabrication equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research, said it is partnering with the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru to upskill engineers in semiconductor fabrication technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on an issue in India regarding the roles of an architect and engineer in a construction project. It notes that the Council of Architecture (CoA) is seeking to ban architects not registered with it from offering architectural and related consultant services. It also states that structural design is a specialization in architecture.

The article discusses the question whether information technology (IT) can transform the manufacturing industry in India. According to the U.S. Council of Competitiveness and Deloitte, the country ranks second place behind China in the global manufacturing sector. It also mentions that IT or Information and Technology Essential Standards (ITES) plays a significant role in achieving its ranking and even stronger with it's rich talent pool of researchers, engineers and scientists.

The article focuses on the continues growth of Indian institutes of technology (IITs) and non-IITs. The author mentions that India continues to nurture and develop great engineering talents, who posses great abilities and potential for developing technical benchmarks. He states that top IITs continue to focus on key parameters such as information technology (IT) infrastructure and academic environment, to advance their growth. He also presents charts depicting the top IITs in the country.

The article presents a study on the impact of globalization on the engineering profession. Various articles in the popular media, speeches by policymakers and reports to the U.S. Congress have stated that the U.S. graduates roughly 70,000 undergraduate engineers annually, whereas China graduates 600,000 and India 350,000. The surge in engineering graduation rates in China can be traced to a series of top-down government policy changes that began in 1999. In India, the growth in engineering education has been largely bottom-up and market-driven. There are a few regulatory bodies that set limits on intake capacities, but the public education system is mired in politics and inefficiency.

This article focuses on what India's technology companies are doing to make sure people stay in their industry. Infosys Technologies is building training sites the size of college campuses to attract and retain the top talent in India's engineering, design and finance industries. The once limitless supply of Indian skilled workers has dropped so low that now less than a quarter of companies say they are meeting their recruiting needs.

The article discusses the economic performance of lighting industry in India. It forecasts that lighting industry will provide several jobs throughout 2020 due to economic growth within manufacturing industries. It outlines the career opportunities offered particularly for engineers in the lighting industries in India.

The article focuses on the roles and jobs of instrumentation engineers which include developing, managing, and marketing, along with the scope for such career in instrumentation in India and available opportunities. Topics include the extension of instrumentation engineering as an area of focus from electrical and electronics engineering, the demand for instrumentation engineers and technicians, and the qualifications for instrumentation engineer.

The article reports on the growth of electronic manufacturing jobs in India by 2020. Topics discussed include the increasing demand for information technology (IT), consumer electronics, and telecommunications in the country, the development of surface mount technology (SMT) sector, and the job opportunities for engineers in the electronics industry.

The article reports on the importance of the mechanical, electronics, computer and software, system design and control systems (mechatronics) in India. Topics discussed include the importance of industrial robots, the social aspects of technology, and the industrial management. Also presented are several tables for the responsibilities, qualifications, and skills of various occupations including research engineer, design engineer, and assistant maintenance and service engineer. INSET: Pay Package.

The article focuses on the worldwide trend for the development of river valleys aligned with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) operation. It states that officials and engineers from 75 countries visit Tennessee to study the TVA set up and consult with the experts from TVA. It discusses several projects in various countries that followed the operational pattern of TVA such as the Rhione Authority in Uruguay, Water Resources Authority in Puerto Rico, and Damodar Valley Corp. (DVC) in India.

The article looks at the digital signal processing (DSP) scenario in India. Particular focus is given to the career scope in the DSP field, which is divided into hardware design and software algorithms. It explores the growth of the DSP domain as well as highlights the anticipation of industry experts of its bright future in the country. Qualifications to make a career in DSP field are explored. INSET: Suggestions from industry experts.

The article provides an overview of engineering career in India. Report says India has approximately 3,500 engineering colleges, with over 450,000 engineers graduating every year. Indian engineers work hard like their counterparts in the U.S. India has a large number of engineering schools affiliated with well-known universities, and this made the country a good hunting ground for companies in search of engineers. Several challenges in electronics engineering studies in India are also addressed. INSET: How to get to engineering school in India.

An interview with Dr. Surendra Prasad, chairman of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), is presented. When asked about the significance of the Washington Accord (WA) to India, he says that it can improve the mobility of the country's engineers worldwide. He discusses the potential for the country to become a destination for engineering education. He also mentions the separation of the NBA from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the STEM education.

The article reports on the decision of CFM International Corp. to open its fourth international aircraft engine maintenance school in New Delhi, India, in 2010. The facility is expected to train 500 engineers annually from India and neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. The company has a backlog of 235 engines from six customers in India. Advanced courses in line maintenance and borescope inspection will be offered.

Compares the salaries of system engineers in the U.S., China and India in 2005.

Reports on the status of employment in Bangalore, India. Job creation of engineers; Likelihood of foreign investors to open companies in the country; Factors contributing to the increased demand for engineers.

Reports on the return of Indian expatriate engineers to India, after earning their stripes at jobs in other countries, mostly in the U.S. Reasons why the expatriates return to India; Career history of some of the expatriates; Views on outsourcing and trends in the electronics engineering industry.

Reports on the layoff and pay cuts of software engineers in India. Effects of the United States economic slowdown on Indian engineers; Decline in the billing rates of engineers; Positive outlook on the industry.

The article presents several technological developments worldwide that could be used to resolve issues in modern-day line. It cites the move by U.S.-educated Indian engineers Krispian Lawrence and Anirudh Sharma to invent the Lechal bluetooth-powered smartshoes. U.S. oncologists claimed that electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) could cause lung cancer like normal cigarettes. British scientists found out that handshakes and high-fives spread bacteria more compared to fist bumping.

The article profiles Doctor Gopichand Katragadda, managing director of the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bangalore, India. According to the author, JFWTC is General Electric's (GE) largest research and development centre in the world and represents investments of about 200 million U.S. dollars. The author adds that Katragadda has earned a reputation as one of the leading engineers in India.

The article focuses on engineer S. Sivasankari of Ford India Pvt. Ltd. It states that Sivasankari was a daughter of a small scale businessman and canteen owner in Chennai, India. It mentions that Sivasankari was pushed by her father to choose a field of study which could qualify in her wants. Moreover, it notes that Sivasankari graduated with a degree in engineering and got a job as quality supervisor at small company in India.

The article features Roostam Sengupta, founder of Boond, a social initiative to improve the lives of the rural poor. It states that Sengupta received higher education in Europe and worked as an engineer and banker, but returned to India in 2009 to help the less fortunate. With his own savings and those of friends, It reports that Sengupta sells affordable solar lamps, water filters and portable cooking equipment to the poor on installments, or on commissions.

The article features Vijay Anand, who revived the Fifth Pillar, an anti-corruption campaign in India. Anand moved to the U.S. after he failed to set up a business in India. He set up the AIMS India project to send school supplies in India. He later set up a business and returned to India to revive Fifth Pillar, which advocates a non-violent opposition to corruption. As of August 2011, the campaign has 1,200 members and 6,000 online subscribers around the world.

The article features Chandrakant Singh, founder of the Chaitanya Gurukul Trust (CGT). Singh grew up in the poor village of Chamanpura, Bihar, and later moved to Germany as an engineer. He wanted to give back something to his village by providing scholarships. He set up the CGT which built a school for from grade one to eight on November 11, 2008. The school is complete with electricity, wi-fi connections, and has 45 rooms.

The article reports on the alleged poor standards of engineering colleges in India. According to the author, the low standards are the primary reason behind most engineering graduates being rated as unemployable and engineering positions in the country remaining vacant. He states that part of the reason behind the poor standards are the numerous engineering colleges that have been opened by politicians whose alleged aim is to earn a quick profit, with most of them foregoing the acquisition of proper standards.

The article discusses the field of engineering, the job prospects available to engineers, and gives advice to students. It states that engineers are analytical creators, and that the field has become diverse, with specialties available in computer science, chemistry and biomedical disciplines. Students graduating from such a course are advised to pursue specializations in a variety of fields in order to maximize their employment value. Statistics on the employment opportunities available in India, the number of graduates hired, and others, follow.

The article discusses the field of electronic engineering, describes the various forms of employment available to those with a degree in one, and lists some institutions in India which offer courses in such as of May 2011. It states that due to the prevalence of computers and other electronic devices, the industry is among the most diverse and lucrative, in terms of job prospects. An overview of related disciplines and employment descriptions, as well as salary ranges depending on degree achieved, company, and location.

The article discusses the field of mechanical engineering, describes the various forms of employment available to those with a degree in one, and lists some institutions in India which offer courses in such as of May 2011. It states that the discipline covers many fields, including infrastructure, automotive, and defense. Due to the country's growing economy and subsequent development, it reports that employment is available in both the public and private sector, and that graduates are among the most employable of people. Prerequsite courses are listed.