PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates World’s First Vedic Clock: What Makes It Special?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s first Vedic clock at the Jantar Mantar observatory in Ujjain, a city known as the center for astronomical calculations, on Thursday. The Vedic clock holds significance not only for astrologers but also for the religious city of Ujjain, attracting visitors from far and wide.

PM Modi inaugurates the clock During the virtual inauguration, PM Modi stated that Ujjain holds significant importance. The installation of the world’s first Vedic clock in the city, known as the abode of Lord Mahakal, will become a center of attraction for devotees. Ram Tiwari, the director of Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Institute, mentioned that the Vedic clock will gradually also provide horoscope predictions.

Pride for Ujjain One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Ujjain has always been the center for astronomical calculations. The Tropic of Cancer passes through here, and it is considered the birthplace of the planet Mars. It is also from here that the Vikram Samvat calendar originated, which is used worldwide for timekeeping and auspicious occasions. Hence, the world’s first Vedic clock has been installed on an 80-foot tower in the Jivajirao Vedshala.

Clock at an 80-foot height;
The world’s first Vedic clock has been installed on an 80-foot tower in the Jivajirao Vedshala. The specialty of this clock is that it will display a duration of 30 hours between one sunrise to another. Contrary to the Indian Standard Time, which has an hour of 48 minutes, this Vedic clock follows Vedic time and will also display different auspicious moments.

Operational via Mobile App;
Technician Sushil Gupta explained that our old method of timekeeping has been used to create this Vedic clock. This clock with Vedic calculations will display auspicious moments and can also be operated via a mobile app. Using a crane nearly 150 feet tall, the clock was installed on the watchtower. Testing of the clock will be conducted before its official operation.

Special Efforts by Mohan Yadav Dr. Mohan Yadav played a crucial role in installing the world’s first Vedic clock. He initiated efforts while serving as the Minister of Higher Education. This unique clock was made possible by his efforts. PM Modi and CM Yadav are scheduled to inaugurate it on March 1. Subsequently, Municipal Commissioner Ashish Pathak inspected the work of installing the Vedic clock and gathered information from Sushil Gupta, who is in charge of the installation work.

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Lenovo Unveils World's First Transparent Laptop: Featuring a See-Through Screen, Glass Keyboard, and More

Lenovo Unveils World’s First Transparent Laptop: Featuring a See-Through Screen, Glass Keyboard, and More

Lenovo introduced an innovative laptop concept featuring a transparent display screen, named the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, at the 2024 Mobile World Congress. This cutting-edge device boasts a 17.3-inch see-through Micro LED screen, a virtual keyboard, and an AI camera.

The transparent design of the Think Book allows users to view objects behind the screen, enabling augmented reality applications. The built-in AI camera can identify items placed behind the laptop and overlay relevant digital information on the screen.

The Micro LED display offers high Color saturation, exceptional contrast ratio, and brightness of up to 1,000 nits, promising superior image quality compared to transparent OLED alternatives. Lenovo envisions architects and artists benefiting from this design by sketching real-world environments visible through the display.

However, the concept has its limitations, such as a 720p resolution due to the transparency feature. Lenovo hinted at potential improvements in image quality in the future.

In addition to the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, Lenovo unveiled new laptops available for purchase. The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4, running Windows 11, features a 360-degree hinge for tablet mode, Intel Ultra Core CPUs, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 2TB of storage, catering to high-end business users. Expected to launch in March, its starting price is $1,169.

Another notable release is the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2, also operating on Windows 11. This notebook features a 12.3-inch IPS display that can detach from the keyboard, an Intel Core Ultra U CPU, up to 1TB of storage, up to 32GB of RAM, and a built-in kickstand. It is set to be released in April with a starting price of $1,399.

Lenovo also introduced its new T series of business laptops at MWC 2024. The T14 Gen 5, T14s Gen 5, and T16 Gen 3 models offer OLED screens, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 2TB SSD storage. With a choice of Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 8040 processors, these laptops provide versatility for various user preferences. The T14 Gen 5 will launch in May 2024 at $949 for the AMD variant and in April 2024 starting at $1,199 for the Intel variant. The T14s Gen 5 and T16 Gen 3 will both launch in April 2024, priced at $1,399 and $1,219, respectively

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