The offshore wind energy test facility, which is being set up by India's National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi, is regarded as the first such project in the Asia-Pacific region. &nbsp;

Funded by the Government of India, this project is expected to come up in two years and will involve the setting up of two wind turbines of over 8MW (megawatt) capacity, in order to perform studies and collect data on the feasibility of large-scale projects of this kind. &nbsp;

Such facilities are required to test turbines for specific Indian conditions, as against European conditions, where most tests are conducted by default. Notably, wind turbines from Europe don’t perform at their optimum in India, given the difference in conditions.&nbsp;

“We will be setting up an offshore wind energy test bed and research centre at Dhanushkodi (a narrow strip of land in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram District). We have got 75 acres of land allotted for the project. Generally, turbines are tested only in Europe and their wind profile is different. Testing here in Indian conditions will give us confidence to re-design the turbines for best performance in Indian conditions. In Europe, the average windspeed is around 10 meters per second, whereas it is around 7.5-9m/s in India,” Dr Balaraman Kannan, Director General, NIWE, elaborated to WION.&nbsp;

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Being built at a total cost of Rs 3500 million, bids for the two turbines (to be installed at the test facility) will be soon issued to original equipment manufacturers. The relevant agencies are considering turbines that can each generate anywhere between 8-12 MW. With a coastline that spans 7,500 km and immense energy requirements, India has great potential to develop offshore and near shore wind energy projects.&nbsp;

Notably, the Government of India has made a commitment at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to combat climate change and global warming, by setting itself a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Of this 500 GW, wind alone comprises 140 GW. However, industry body Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) feels that much more can be done to ramp up wind energy projects in India and to utilize the capacity and expertise of the Indian wind Power industry.&nbsp;

According to Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, IWTMA, the wind energy capacity addition during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and the next year it will be about 2,000-2,500 MW. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity that was added in the country was about 883 MW. However, the generation capacity addition is very low as compared to the industry’s turbine manufacturing capacity of 10,000 MW per annum. The industry body also said that India's wind energy sector has achieved 80 percent indigenisation, in line with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant India) initiative. They also added that Tamil Nadu(which is regarded as pioneer of Wind energy in India) has an offshore wind power generation potential of 35GW and that wind power installations can come up both nearshore and offshore.&nbsp;

'Windergy India 2022’, a mega wind energy trade fair is to be held in Delhi between April 27 and 29 and is meant to enhance the wind energy eco-system by facilitating quicker migration to clean energy. The event will witness the participation of Government Officials from India, Denmark and industry representatives.&nbsp;

The offshore wind energy test facility, which is being set up by India's National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi, is regarded as the first such project in the Asia-Pacific region.

The offshore wind energy test facility, which is being set up by India's National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi, is regarded as the first such project in the Asia-Pacific region. Funded by the Government of India, this project is expected to come up in two years and will involve the setting up of two wind turbines of over 8MW (megawatt) capacity, in order to perform studies and collect data on the feasibility of large-scale projects of this kind. Such facilities are required to test turbines for specific Indian conditions, as against European conditions, where most tests are conducted by default. Notably, wind turbines from Europe don’t perform at their optimum in India, given the difference in conditions. “We will be setting up an offshore wind energy test bed and research centre at Dhanushkodi (a narrow strip of land in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram District). We have got 75 acres of land allotted for the project. Generally, turbines are tested only in Europe and their wind profile is different. Testing here in Indian conditions will give us confidence to re-design the turbines for best performance in Indian conditions. In Europe, the average windspeed is around 10 meters per second, whereas it is around 7.5-9m/s in India,” Dr Balaraman Kannan, Director General, NIWE, elaborated to WION. Asia-Pacific's first-ever Offshore Wind energy test facility to come up in 2yrs, at this narrow strip of land Dhanushkodi, #TamilNadu #India : Dir Gen, @niwe_chennai told me Costing Rs350cr, the 75acre facility will have 2 turbines of 8GW capacity each,enabling advanced R&D,tests pic.twitter.com/ruIK2WmEB2 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) April 7, 2022 × Being built at a total cost of Rs 3500 million, bids for the two turbines (to be installed at the test facility) will be soon issued to original equipment manufacturers. The relevant agencies are considering turbines that can each generate anywhere between 8-12 MW. With a coastline that spans 7,500 km and immense energy requirements, India has great potential to develop offshore and near shore wind energy projects. Notably, the Government of India has made a commitment at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to combat climate change and global warming, by setting itself a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Of this 500 GW, wind alone comprises 140 GW. However, industry body Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) feels that much more can be done to ramp up wind energy projects in India and to utilize the capacity and expertise of the Indian wind Power industry. According to Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, IWTMA, the wind energy capacity addition during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and the next year it will be about 2,000-2,500 MW. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity that was added in the country was about 883 MW. However, the generation capacity addition is very low as compared to the industry’s turbine manufacturing capacity of 10,000 MW per annum. The industry body also said that India's wind energy sector has achieved 80 percent indigenisation, in line with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'(self-reliant India) initiative. They also added that Tamil Nadu(which is regarded as pioneer of Wind energy in India) has an offshore wind power generation potential of 35GW and that wind power installations can come up both nearshore and offshore. 'Windergy India 2022’, a mega wind energy trade fair is to be held in Delhi between April 27 and 29 and is meant to enhance the wind energy eco-system by facilitating quicker migration to clean energy. The event will witness the participation of Government Officials from India, Denmark and industry representatives.

Asia-Pacific's first-ever offshore wind energy test facility to come up in India

WhatsApp users have a reason to cheer. The app is looking to come up with a range of new features for its Android, Apple iOS, Windows and web users. &nbsp;

The features have been spotted by WABetaInfo, which tracks upcoming features in WhatsApp. Let’s find out some of the exciting ones. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Now, group admins in WhatsApp will be able to delete messages, which have been sent by other users in the group. It may come up in a future update. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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There will be two-step verification for WhatsApp web/desktop. &nbsp;

WhatsApp is also looking to bring message reactions, which are similar to the ones available on Instagram and Facebook Messenger. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Not just this, WhatsApp is also working on new animated heart emojis for Android and Apple iOS users. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The communities feature will now provide more control to the Group administrators. It may also provide the option to create groups within groups. &nbsp;

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The app is also adding a new search shortcut to the redesigned contact information section. It will be added next to the video call icon. &nbsp;&nbsp;

WhatsApp will also allow you to manage privacy settings for status. It will let users edit the list of people, who will be able to see their status updates. It is also planning to enable a new preview for documents, which are shared in chats. &nbsp;

The app may also allow users to share media as their WhatApp status and with individual chats or groups in a single window. WhatsApp is also changing the design of the app window seen during group voice calls. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

WhatsApp users have a reason to cheer. The app is looking to come up with a range of new features for its Android, Apple iOS, Windows and web users. The features have been spotted by WABetaInfo, which tracks upcoming features in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp users have a reason to cheer. The app is looking to come up with a range of new features for its Android, Apple iOS, Windows and web users. The features have been spotted by WABetaInfo, which tracks upcoming features in WhatsApp. Let’s find out some of the exciting ones. Now, group admins in WhatsApp will be able to delete messages, which have been sent by other users in the group. It may come up in a future update. Also Read: YouTube’s AI algorithm adds explicit language in captions to children's clips There will be two-step verification for WhatsApp web/desktop. WhatsApp is also looking to bring message reactions, which are similar to the ones available on Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Not just this, WhatsApp is also working on new animated heart emojis for Android and Apple iOS users. The communities feature will now provide more control to the Group administrators. It may also provide the option to create groups within groups. Also Read: Children can easily get access to Metaverse strip clubs, investigation reveals The app is also adding a new search shortcut to the redesigned contact information section. It will be added next to the video call icon. WhatsApp will also allow you to manage privacy settings for status. It will let users edit the list of people, who will be able to see their status updates. It is also planning to enable a new preview for documents, which are shared in chats. The app may also allow users to share media as their WhatApp status and with individual chats or groups in a single window. WhatsApp is also changing the design of the app window seen during group voice calls. (With inputs from agencies)

WhatsApp to come up with a range of new features for its users

Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s proposed grand statue, which will be installed at India Gate, will be sculpted by the Director General of the National Modern Art Gallery Adwaita Gadanayak. &nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the statue of the nationalist leader will be installed as a symbol of India's 'indebtedness' to him. &nbsp;

Gadanayak, who was born in Odisha, is elated over getting the opportunity to make the statue.

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“I am delighted. It is a matter of honour for me as a sculptor that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to give this responsibility to me," said Gadanayak. &nbsp;

After getting installed, the statue will also be visible from Raisina Hills, he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To carve Netaji's statue, black jade granite stone will be brought from Telangana. The Union Ministry of Culture has already prepared the statue’s design. &nbsp;

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The statue will be installed under a canopy, which earlier used to house King George V’s statue till it was removed in 1968, as per media reports. &nbsp;

Till this statue gets completed, a hologram statue of Bose, which will be unveiled by PM Modi on January 23, would be kept in its place. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s proposed grand statue, which will be installed at India Gate, will be sculpted by the Director General of the National Modern Art Gallery Adwaita Gadanayak.

Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s proposed grand statue, which will be installed at India Gate, will be sculpted by the Director General of the National Modern Art Gallery Adwaita Gadanayak. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the statue of the nationalist leader will be installed as a symbol of India's 'indebtedness' to him. Gadanayak, who was born in Odisha, is elated over getting the opportunity to make the statue. Also Read: COVID-19 update: India reports over 9k less cases; 488 deaths in 24 hours “I am delighted. It is a matter of honour for me as a sculptor that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to give this responsibility to me," said Gadanayak. After getting installed, the statue will also be visible from Raisina Hills, he said. To carve Netaji's statue, black jade granite stone will be brought from Telangana. The Union Ministry of Culture has already prepared the statue’s design. Also Read: Nestle withdraws KitKat chocolate wrappers featuring Hindu deities after outrage The statue will be installed under a canopy, which earlier used to house King George V’s statue till it was removed in 1968, as per media reports. Till this statue gets completed, a hologram statue of Bose, which will be unveiled by PM Modi on January 23, would be kept in its place. (With inputs from agencies)

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grand statue to come up at India Gate. Find out who will carve it

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