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QNu Labs Raises ₹200 Crore, More Than Its Entire First Decade Combined
In this storyQNu LabsNNational Quantum MissionSpeciale Invest QNu Labs has raised ₹200 crore, about $21 million, in a Series A1 round co-led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest, with Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital and Artha Ventures participating. It takes total capital raised to ₹375 crore, which means this single round is larger than everything the company raised in its first ten years combined.
A parallel magnetic tunnel junction-based probabilistic Ising processor for efficient quadratic optimization
Abstract Solving computationally demanding combinatorial optimization problems using conventional computing architectures is slow and energy intensive. Quantum computing could improve optimization efficiency but remains at an early stage. Probabilistic computing offers a practical near-term approach to faster optimization through stochastic techniques.
PHOTO ESSAY | How a Man and a Crocodile Formed a Bond of Friendship
Indonesia, renowned for its rich biodiversity, faces challenges in preserving its unique species, including the Sumatran tiger, Javan rhinoceros, Sumatran elephant, proboscis monkey, and critically endangered orangutan. Recently, the crocodile population has come under threat due to habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and human encroachment. A notable incident in Sorong, Papua, where 292 crocodiles were killed, sparked debate on human-wildlife conflict.
Relocking and Locking Range Extension of Partially Locked AMLL Cavity Modes with Two Detuned RF Sinusoids
Open AccessCommunication by Shree Krishnamoorthy 1,2,*,† and Anil Prabhakar 1 1 Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India 2 National Center for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru 560065, India * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. † Current address: Tyndall National Institute, T12 R5CP Cork, Ireland.
Bucherer USA Acquires California Retailer Leeds & Son
New York—Bucherer USA has acquired Leeds & Son, a fine jewelry and watch retailer in Palm Desert, California. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Edward and Eleanore Weiner founded Leeds & Son in 1947. Their son Terry took over the company in 1981 and has run it alongside his sister Riki Stein ever since.
This Halloween, Papa John’s Garlic Necklace Will Shield You from Vampires
Milton Keynes, U.K.—If you’re wary of vampires this Halloween, Papa John’s has the perfect protection talisman for you. The pizza giant has introduced a garlic motif necklace as part of its Halloween-themed international marketing campaign. The necklace features a locket shaped like a cup of Papa John’s special garlic dipping sauce. It opens to reveal a pepperoni pizza stamped on the bottom of the cup with a slice cut out. That missing slice appears as a pizza slice charm on the chain.
Diamond Manufacturing: India’s Technology Journey
Surat, India—With 90 percent of the world’s diamonds cut and polished in Surat, India is a global hub for diamond manufacturing. Traditionally, the diamond industry has followed the trail of low labor costs. Once upon a time, New York was a major diamond manufacturing center. Lower wage costs in Europe brought the industry to Belgium, followed by Israel and then India. The processing of diamonds was a slow and expensive process. Even highly skilled artisans could not avoid waste.
Q&A: Jayen Shah, Founder of Mavuca Capital Advisors
NJ: What about working capital financing? JS: Some of the major operating costs of a lab-grown diamond manufacturing facility are electricity, scientists, skilled technicians, machinery maintenance, seeds and general administrative costs. These accumulate to a relatively smaller proportion, though another major component that adds to the working capital is the credit period provided to buyers.
In India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Industry, Change Is the Only Constant
Mumbai— According to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, provisional gross exports of polished lab-grown diamonds soared 61 percent year-over-year between April and September of this year, nearing $1 billion. Exports totaled $943.6 million, compared with $587.8 million for the same period last year, GJEPC said.
Rebecca Foerster Resigns, Alrosa To Close Its US Office
New York—Alrosa USA President Rebecca Foerster has resigned, and the Russian diamond mining company will close its U.S. office indefinitely, National Jeweler learned Wednesday. Foerster said she officially turned in her resignation on March 10, one day before U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on imports of non-industrial Russian diamonds. She cited the ongoing “geopolitical situation” and the inability of Alrosa to do any business in the U.S. market as the reasons for her resignation.
Signet Cuts Ties Russian-Owned Companies
Akron, Ohio—Signet Jewelers Ltd. opened its full-year earnings call by addressing the elephant that’s been in the room since late February—the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the retailer’s business. The jeweler said last week in a press release about donating to the Red Cross Ukraine that it had suspended all business interactions with Russian-owned entities since the beginning of the invasion, a point its leader reiterated Thursday morning.
The Smart Lab: 3 Reasons You Should Advertise Your Jewelry Business on Waze
If you drive, you’re likely one of the 130 million active monthly users who rely on Waze to get from point A to point B. Purchased by Google in 2013, Waze is the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. With Waze, drivers can easily report accidents, closed roads, and locations of police and emergency vehicles. Because all information comes from its own users, any incident that could affect a trip can be reported.
India: An Emerging Source for Lab-Grown Diamonds, Jewelry
Mumbai—The demand for lab-grown diamonds and diamond jewelry continues to grow, with companies in India — long a cutting and polishing center for natural stones — poised to become key players in the market. Estimates on what percentage of the diamond market lab-grown stones currently comprise vary. In a recent interview with National Jeweler, industry analyst Paul Zimnisky put global lab-grown diamond jewelry sales at $5.9 billion last year, making up 7-8 percent of the market.
How the Jewelry Industry Is Helping Ukraine
New York—More than 2.8 million people have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, according to the United Nations. Ukrainian refugees, and those who remain in the country during the conflict, need help. Here’s how the jewelry industry is reaching out. Signet Jewelers The Signet Love Inspires Foundation has pledged $1 million to the Red Cross Ukraine.
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