Fidel Castro's son commits suicide
Havana: The 68-year-old son of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro has died in Havana after taking his own life, according Cuban state media.
Fidel Angel Castro Diaz-Balart was found on Thursday morning and is said to have suffered from depression.
The first-born of the former President, who was Popularly called "Fidelito" or “little Fidel” was a nuclear physicist having trained in the former Soviet Union.
"Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart, who had been treated by a group of doctors for several months due to deep depression, took his life this morning," Cuba's official newspaper Granma reported.
State media said he had been receiving medical treatment as an outpatient in recent months, following a hospital stay.
At the time of his death, he was a scientific adviser for the Cuban Council of State and he served as vice president of Cuba's Academy of Sciences. His professional profile says he authored several books during his life, and represented the country academically at international events around the world.
His father, Fidel Castro, a revolutionary figure and one of the world's longest serving political leaders, died at 90 in 2016.
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Expert Session on VLSI Industry and IC Fabrication Held at BIT
Mangalore, December 26, 2024: The Department of Training & Placement and the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in collaboration with the IEEE Mangalore Subsection and the IEEE BIT Student Branch, organized an insightful session on VLSI Industry and IC Fabrication at the National Seminar Hall.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, who emphasized the importance of VLSI design and IC fabrication in shaping the future of technology. He highlighted how such sessions bridge the gap between academia and industry, inspiring students to explore cutting-edge advancements in the electronics sector. The event reflects BIT’s commitment to providing its students with exposure to real-world technological advancements and fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
The session was led by Mr. Pavan Raj, Senior Layout Design Engineer at Karmic Design Pvt. Ltd., Manipal, who provided an in-depth overview of chip design and the intricate steps involved in IC fabrication. His talk covered the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the VLSI industry, offering students a clear understanding of the practical aspects of semiconductor technology.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Bibi Fathima, a student of the ECE department, who expressed gratitude to the resource person for sharing his valuable knowledge and to the organizing team for their efforts in making the event a success.
The session was well-received by the attendees, who actively participated in discussions and appreciated the opportunity to learn from an industry expert.
