Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
PEC Hosts Expert Lecture on Embedded Architecture by Industry Professional
Chandigarh 28 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Department of Electrical Engineering at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, organised an insightful session on Embedded Architecture, delivered by distinguished alumnus Nikhil Arora (EED, Batch of 2017), currently serving as a Firmware Engineer at Everpure Storage Systems, Pure Storage. The session was graced by Dr. Jaimala Jindal and Prof. Rintu Khanna, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department.
During the session, Arora offered a comprehensive overview of embedded architecture, explaining how systems respond to real-world inputs. He illustrated fundamental concepts through relatable examples, such as how smartphones detect touch inputs and how computers register keystrokes, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for students.
He also presented a fascinating “50-year speedrun” of embedded CPUs, tracing their evolution and highlighting key technological advancements. Further, he elaborated on four critical methods used in embedded systems for handling events—Polling, Interrupts, Timed Check (Deferred Poll), and Direct Memory Access (DMA) along with Hardware Queues—providing practical insights into their applications in modern computing systems. The session witnessed active participation from students and faculty, who appreciated the opportunity to gain industry-relevant knowledge and interact with an accomplished alumnus. The talk served as a valuable platform for bridging academic concepts with real-world technological practices.
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