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Focuses on advantages of the joint committee on science and technology of Great Britain and India for the manufacture of the eco-friendly magnesium cement. Benefits of the eco-friendly cement in reducing climate changes; Problems arising in the manufacturing of the cement; Reasons for the formation of the committee.

The article offers news briefs related to the defense industry in India as of November 1, 2011. The T-72 Tank fleet of the Indian Army is fully operational and is undergoing upgrade in its night fighting capabilities. A contract was signed between Wipro Corp. and Saab to manufacture, deliver and market the land electronic defence systems (LEDS) of Saab in India. Great Britain and India engaged in a letter of arrangement related to collaborative defence research & development (R&D) cooperation.

This article focuses on Harsh Enterprises, a pioneer manufacturer of sectional warper in India. The firm is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and export of textile machinery. Particular focus is given to the company's history, as well as its infrastructure. New technologies are constantly being tested by its research and development (R&D) team. The company signed a technical collaboration agreement with Taiana Srl in a bid to better serve its clients. Also included are information on the company's quality control policy.

The article reports on the research agreement signed by India and Great Britain for the development of technologies for defence and security. The Letter of Arrangement was signed by Professor Sir Mark Welland, chief scientific adviser of the British Ministry of Defence (MOD), and Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, director general of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The agreement enables the cooperation between Indian and British engineers in developing defence technologies.

Focuses on the scientific cooperation between India and the United States. Visit of US President Bill Clinton to forge a joint agreement on science and technology forum; Funds allocated by the US government for the promotion of research collaborations and commissioned studies; Formation of a 14-member board to coordinate activities and seek private and corporate funds.

The article reports on the extension of an Innovation Center of Excellence for a research and development program in Russia, India and China by Alcoa Inc. In Russia, the work focused on innovative mining, refining and smelting technologies. The collaborative research project of Alcoa with India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has been signed in January 2007 to address issues such as energy efficiency, alternative and renewable energy sources and environmental technologies. In China, the program has been established at Northeastern University in Shenyang and Central South University in Changsha which will be focused on innovative process technologies, energy efficiency and nanotechnology.

The article reports that India has asked Russia to help it in the development of a 10t-class battlefield helicopter to replace Mil Mi-24/25/35. Information is presented on India's goal for the jointly developed battlefield helicopters. The involvement of Russian engine manufacturer Klimov in the 10t development project is discussed, as well as India's plans to a customised Mi-8/17 upgrade.

The article reports on the plan of Janssen Pharmaceutica, the pharmaceutical unit of Johnson & Johnson, to expand its research and development team in India. Under the leadership of managing director Dr. Ajit Shetty, the company aims to exploit the skill-set base available at a low cost price for their global expansion efforts.

The article reports on the decision of Pune, India-based chemicals producer, Deepak Nitrite Ltd. to produce high-value fine chemical intermediates for the pharmaceutical sector as of June 14, 2006. To facilitate the strategy, the company recently began to restructure its activities into three business units. Deepak raised millions via a share issue, and plans to use some of the proceeds to fund its share of a joint research and development initiative with the National Chemical Laboratory.