Rajya Sabha passed Apprentices (Amendment) Bill, 2014

Rajya Sabha on 27 November 2014 passed the Apprentices (Amendment) Bill, 2014 by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend the Apprentices Act, 1961.

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 7 August 2014.

• It amends the definition of appropriate government to include an establishment operating in four or more states to be regulated by the central government.  
• It amends the definitions of: (i) designated trade, (ii) graduate or technician apprentice, (iii) trade apprentice, (iv) industry and (v) worker and add two new definitions: (i) optional trade, and (ii) portal-site.
• It adds that the minimum age for apprenticeship in designated trades related to hazardous industries shall be 18 years although the Act sets the minimum age for being engaged as an apprentice at 14 years.  
• It states that the hours of work and leave will be as per the discretion or policy of the employer. Earlier the hours of work and leave as per the Rules prescribe in the Act.
• The Bill specifies the amount/maximum amount of the fine and removes the provision for imprisonment for such offences. Earlier certain offences were punishable with imprisonment up to six months or with a fine (quantum unspecified) or both under the Act.
• It states that the central government shall prescribe the number of apprentices to be engaged by an employer for designated trade and optional trade. Earlier it was central government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) established under the Act shall prescribe the minimum number of apprentices.
• It permits multiple employers to come together, either themselves or through an approved agency (as against only themselves given in the Act), to provide apprenticeship training (as against practical training given in the Act) to apprentices under them.
• The Bill removes the requirement for Adviser’s approval for practical training to apprentices as was required under the Act.
• It specifies that basic training to apprentices can be provided in any institute with adequate facilities.
• It adds that proficiency test for apprentices may be conducted and certificates may be granted by other authorised agencies as well. This is in addition to the proficiency test conducted and the certificates granted by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
• The Bill states that powers to make rules to implement the Act shall include the power to make Rules retrospectively with effect from a date on or after the President grants his assent to the Bill. No Rule shall have a retrospective effect if it prejudicially affects the interests of any person to whom such Rule may be applicable.

The Apprentices Act 1961

The Act was enacted in 1961 and came into force in 1962. It was enacted for regulating the programme of training of employees working as apprentices in the company.

The Apprentices Act 1961 was first amended in 1973 through the Apprentices (Amendment) Bill 1973 for induction of graduate engineers as "Graduate" Apprentices. The Act was further amended through the Apprentices (Amendment) Bill 1986 to include training of 10+2 vocational stream as "Technician (Vocational)" Apprentices.

Paper electronics could make health care more accessible

Fexible electronic sensors based on paper -- an inexpensive material -- have the potential to cut the price of a wide range of medical tools, from helpful robots to diagnostic tests. Scientists have now developed a fast, low-cost way of making these sensors by directly printing conductive ink on paper. They published their advance in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Anming Hu and colleagues point out that because paper is available worldwide at low cost, it makes an excellent surface for lightweight, foldable electronics that could be made and used nearly anywhere. Scientists have already fabricated paper-based point-of-care diagnostic tests and portable DNA detectors. But these require complicated and expensive manufacturing techniques. Silver nanowire ink, which is highly conductive and stable, offers a more practical solution. Hu's team wanted to develop a way to print it directly on paper to make a sensor that could respond to touch or specific molecules, such as glucose.

The researchers developed a system for printing a pattern of silver ink on paper within a few minutes and then hardening it with the light of a camera flash. The resulting device responded to touch even when curved, folded and unfolded 15 times, and rolled and unrolled 5,000 times. The team concluded their durable, lightweight sensor could serve as the basis for many useful applications.

Three Dimensional Printing

Inventors Max Bogue and Peter Dilworth have invented a unique pen that draws in the air.

A colorful spool of plastic thread is fed into the pen.

The thread is then extruded as heated plastic that cools and solidifies instantly as it exits the tip.

This allows solid 3D structures to be drawn on any surface or from any surface into the air.

The pen, called a 3Doodler, weights approximately 7 ounces (198 g) and is 7 inches (17.7 cm) long. It requires no technical knowledge or software and plugs into an electrical outlet.

Max and Peter have received over 2.2 million dollars worth of advanced orders for their three dimensional printing pen.

They expect to fulfill those orders and launch the product in the fall of this year.

The co-inventors met while working for WowWee, a company based in Hong Kong that develops consumer technologies.

Peter consulted WowWee as an independent inventor. He had previously worked on robotics at MIT and contributed to a number of innovations including the infamous Uno Dicycle motorcycle.

Max was an R&D project manager with WowWee and has extensive experience in bringing products to market

HCL Technologies Ltd Joint Campus Placement Drive

HCL Technologies Ltd Joint Campus Placement Drive at CGC Mohali on 21st, 22nd & 23rd November’14 for 2015 Batch

Dear Sir/Madam,

Chandigarh University takes this opportunity to invite
students from your institute to a joint campus placement drive by HCL Technologies Ltd.
 will be visiting our campus for a campus placement drive
for  B.Tech/B.E. in circuit branches (CS, IT, ECE, EEE, E&I) students
of 2015 passing out batch.  The details are as follows:  

About the Company :

Over the past decade, HCL has been one of the
fastest growing technology companies not only in India but in the
world – even during the depths of the economic downturn. What has been the
source of HCL’s success during this period of economic turmoil?  A
combination of technical expertise and an innovative management philosophy that
unleashed the innovative thinking of empowered employees. (Website: www.hcltech.com)

Name of Company	HCL Technologies Ltd.
Date of Drive	21st, 22nd & 23rd November’14
Venue	Landran
Batch	2015
Stream Eligible	B.Tech / B.E. in circuit branches (CS, IT, ECE, EEE, E&I)
Eligibility Criteria	● 60% throughout in academics ● No standing arrears ● Willing to work in 24*7 environment
Job Location	Willing to relocate anywhere in India / Abroad
Package	● For first 3 months CTC: 2.16 LPA ● After 3 months CTC :  2.75 LPA
Bond or Fee	Willing to sign a service agreement of 18 months and probation of 15 months
Process	• Communication Assessment (Written & F2F) • PPT, Technical & HR Interviews • Online aptitude test

You are requested to intimate all the students of 2015
passing out batch accordingly and forward the list of participating students,
only as per the attached format, at crc@cgc.edu.in latest by 20^th November
2014 positively.

For any queries please feel free to contact us at:
9781925274, 0172-3984241.

Thanks and regards

Avnish K. Rao

Asstt. Manager-Placements

Chandigarh Group of Colleges

Landran (Kharar-Banur Road) Mohali

Narendra Modi’s mannequin trends this Xmas in Spain

After Mahatma Gandhi & Obama, now Narendra Modi’s mannequin trends this Xmas in Spain

New Delhi: The markets of the Catalonia in Spain gears up ahead of Christmas Eve with all the decorative. As reported by BBC, this year Catalonia's traditional Caganer is trending with mannequin of Narendra Modi. The city has a tradition of decorating the Christmas tree with Baby Jesus along with famous people across the globe in a squatting with pant down and pooing. 

Caganer

 

Caganer is a feature of the nativity scene that is seen in Catalunya. Since 18th century, it has been a tradition in which a mannequin of a Catalan man wearing traditional clothes is squatting with his trousers around his ankles and pooing. Here poo is considered as a sign of good luck as it fertilizes the earth and ensures a good harvest for the coming year.

Other than traditional Catalan man, in recent years mannequins of famous people casted in clay, with their pants down have been floating in the market.

A family owning Caganer.com were the one who started off by casting models of Catalan politicians. Now the range includes footballers and foreign presidents, rockstars and even royalty.

Earlier, mannequins of Mahatma Gandhi, Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara and King Felipe VI of Spain have been made. 

CURRENT OPENINGS IN W.TECH. GROUP(PHILOX ELECTRONICS)

CURRENT OPENINGS IN W.TECH. GROUP(PHILOX ELECTRONICS)

W.TECH(Philox Electronic) humble beginning started in India from the sheer determination and hard work of bright and enterprising young men. This is one of the world’s leading manufacturers for electronics and broadcast & professional products. This is known for its innovative and high quality products. We continue to drive forward, offering new technology, products, and business methods. The policy of our Company is to empower all employees to create, implement, and improve our services to meet and exceed external and internal customer expectations

We have the following requirement matching your profile-

JOB DETAILS:-

Profile:

1.  ELECTRONICS ENGINEER  

2 .DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

3. SERVICE ENGINEER 

Salary:  Best In Industry (Salary is negotiable for deserving candidates)

Eligibility: 

Experience:  Freshers  (2015  batch  can also apply but only who can join immediately)

Education Qualification:  B.Tech/B.E- Electrical/Electronics

JOB DESCRIPTION:-

v  Assembling (CFL,LED,Tab, Laptop, Mobile, Desktop) , / Testing /Quality/ Engineering/ R&D.

v  Plan production capability and manpower for Daily Production to achieve Schedule standard base on high efficiency and low cost

v  Manages and lead subordinates to support daily production activities to deliver required production target and all other manufacturing measurable. & reduce the scarp

v  Continuous to drive and lead to improve process performance, lower production scrap and optimize machine utilization rate.

v  Should have Hands on experience in using Lean Philosophy for waste identification and process improvements

v  Implementing actions to meet capacity requirements

v  Maintain & upgrade quality system requirement.

v  Identify the best manufacturing practice

v  Create manufacturing processes, and conduct defect and failure analysis

v  Performs any other duties as assigned by his supervisor to support the operation.

v  Be a strong communicator and excellent team builder

INDUSTRY:-

v IT – Software / Hardware 

v  Machinery/ Equipment Mfg

v  Electrical  Mfg./Switchgear mfg

v  Engineering, Procurement  .

FUNCTIONAL AREA:- Assembling , Testing, Manufacturing, Maintenance

CONTACT DETAILS:-

Company Name:-          W.Tech- Group(Philox Electronics)

Website:-                          www.witro.in

Address:-                       Building No.-20/6/16,Sahibabad Industrial Area,

                                      Site-4,Ghaziabad(U.P.)

                                      (Nearest Metro Station:- Kaushambi)                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Interview Time:-            11 am to 2 pm

Interview Date:-             6^th to 7^th   Nov 2014 (Sunday off)

Contact Person:-              Abhinav rana  (HR-Department)

Contact number:-           9350581618

NOTE:- * Please carry the hard copy of your resume and the printout of this mail to appear for  the interview.(candidates who fail to show the printout of this mail are not allowed to give interview)     

*Who have already attended the interview please ignore this mail                               

*Interested candidates can send their updated resume on Email -Id – abhi.hr.wtech@gmail.com                              

Open Campus Placement Drive by Tech Mahindra

Open Campus Placement Drive by Tech Mahindra on 19th November 2014. 

FOR APPLYING CLICK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GgB8PEJ8vvG3ouKSYXqpgz5V5s3reEuc6S4j2k-82PI/viewform

MANN KI BAAT

Prime minister Modi with his MANN KI BAAT with the Indians.

Modi will address the nation through radio and express his views on various issues. 

The programme will be aired on All India Radio network at 11 am.

 The programme also will be available on the website -- newsonair.nic.in

 In his previous session, Modi asked people of the country to share their opinion, feedback on his website -- www.mygov.in PM Modi's radio show is first such programme in the last three decades.

 Earlier, PM Indira Gandhi, until her assassination in 1984, regularly used AIR to talk to the nation.