Temples are centres of India's cultural ethos: Vice President
Hyderabad, April 22: Describing temples as centres of India's cultural ethos, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday that "share and care" has been the core of India's philosophy.
"Temples have been the centres of India's cultural ethos as well as centres of music, dance and for the spiritual upliftment of the masses. They have spread awareness about religious and spiritual thoughts through traditions like Harikatha and Purana Pravchana," he added.
The Vice President was addressing a gathering after inaugurating Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple renovated by the Hare Krishna Foundation here.
He said the temples have also encouraged philanthropy and fostered a sense of concern for fellow beings through charitable actions.
"Share and care has been the core of our philosophy. We revere every action that serves humanity. There is a sanctity attached to many of our daily activities which is why we have words like 'vidyalaya', 'chikitsalaya', 'bhojanalaya' and even 'shauchalaya'," he said.
"We see divinity everywhere because we believe that all living and non-living beings are manifestations of the same divine principle and energy," he added.
The Vice President said that Lord Krishna symbolises the eternal values of love, compassion, empathy and righteous behaviour.
"If we can bring about the Krishna consciousness in society, we can usher in a huge transformation in the lives of people. We can foster peace, prosperity, fraternity and bring Vaikuntha or anxiety free environment in each and every family," Naidu said.
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Army operationalises 3D concrete printing tech for quick construction of bunkers, sentry posts
Gangtok (PTI): The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has operationalised on-site 3D concrete printing technology for quick construction of bunkers, sentry posts and protective structures in forward areas of Sikkim, a Defence statement said.
The capability -- already proven in other operational areas earlier -- has been effectively employed by the Trishakti Corps in the Himalayan state, it said.
"The indigenous robotic 3D concrete printer, equipped with a robotic arm, circular mixer, piston pump and generator, is fully vehicle-portable and optimised for rapid movement in mountainous terrain," the statement said.
The printed structures have undergone live ballistic trials, validating their strength and protective performance.
The 3D concrete printing provides major operational advantages, including customised designs, enhanced blast and ballistic resistance, higher compressive strength, improved quality control, efficient use of local materials and rapid construction in tactically acceptable timelines.
It also supports terrain-specific designs and advanced camouflage needs.
The continued adoption of on-site 3D printing represents a significant leap in the Army's engineering and operational readiness, enabling fast, sustainable, and mission-oriented infrastructure development in challenging environments, it added.
