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CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has expanded the number of courses being offered through its 'School Connect' programme. While two courses, 'Data Science and AI' and 'Electronic Systems', were offered earlier, the programme now includes 10 online hands-on certificate courses for classes 10-12 students from schools all over the country. These courses will be held for 8 weeks. Registration has already begun for the August batch, with the last date being July 25. Register and enrol at code.iitm.ac.in/schoolconnect/ Prof V Kamakoti, director, IIT-M, said, "Since we believe that early exposure to emerging fields can spark curiosity and shape future innovators, we're empowering students by investing in a future-ready nation." The 'School Connect' programme is a flagship outreach initiative by Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) at IIT Madras, aimed at bridging the gap between school education and higher education. These programs will be held in 3 batches this academic year - August, October, and January - allowing schools to explore up to 3 courses annually. Each course gives students a taste of real-world disciplines before they make higher education choices.
SRINAGAR,JULY 04: Emphasising the Government of India's commitment to developing Jammu & Kashmir as a horticultural epicenter, and aligning with the broader national vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and "Viksit Jammu Kashmir," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today underscored the dynamic transformation of the region's agricultural landscape. His remarks were made during the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), held in Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, was the Chief ...Read More >
CHENNAI: National security advisor Ajit Doval on Friday challenged the foreign press "to show even one image" of the damage to the Indian side during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval said: "We decided to have nine terrorist targets in the criss-cross of Pakistan; they were not in the border areas. We missed none. We hit nowhere else except that. It was precise to the point where we knew who was where. The entire operation took 23 minutes, starting five minutes past one and ending 28 minutes past one (on May 8)."The NSA said: "Foreign press said that Paki ...Read More >
Bengaluru -- Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced its collaboration with ICT Academy to scale the Snowflake Academia Program in India, a comprehensive initiative designed to equip educators and students with direct access to data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. At the core of this initiative is faculty enablement, equipping educators with knowledge, curriculum, and free access to Snowflake Platform, Snowflake technical foundations, and advanced courses such as data engineering and the latest AI-related programs to train their students effectively. Through this engagem ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered the inaugural address at the NEP Conclave-2025, organised by the Higher Education Department here today. While speaking at the event, the LG, as per an official press release, applauded the efforts of all the stakeholders for speedy implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), saying it is a matter of pride that Jammu Kashmir is among the first in the country to implement the NEP across all higher education institutions in the Union Territory. The LG also stated that universities and colleges in Jammu & Kashmir "are building an ec ...Read More >
Chennai: To encourage responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), Stella Maris College has asked its students to declare the use of AI in class assignments and projects. Students are now required to give a handwritten honour code pledge saying they have not received unauthorized or undeclared assistance in the work. This has come into effect from the 2025-26 academic year.The college also introduced an AI framework for learning and assessment, which allows using AI for tasks such as polishing the language and correcting grammar, and bans AI-generated content due to concerns ov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. "There are significant global headwinds like the twin shocks of geo-political tensions and trade ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
When a web developer proudly announced on X that he'd just completed his Coursera course with the help of Perplexity AI's Comet browser, he probably wasn't expecting to get schooled by the company's own CEO. But that's exactly what happened, and the internet can't stop talking about it. The saga began when an X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a short 16-second video showing Comet in action. In the clip, Comet AI is seen breezing through a 45-minute Course ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 18 (ANI): In adherence to the principle of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday distributed appointment letters to 342 candidates under the Department of Higher (Technical) Education at a ceremony held in the auditorium of Gauhati Medical College. Of these, 236 individuals have been appointed as lecturers - 141 in technical subjects and 95 in non-technical subjects - in the state polytechnic institutions. Additionally, appointment letters were distributed to 85 Senior Instructors to be posted in the state en ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
The gathering served as a strategic platform to deliberate on the future of IITs and their central role in driving Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Viksit Bharat 2047. The 56th Meeting of the Council of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) was convened at IIT Delhi, chaired by Union Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, with participation from Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, IIT directors, and global experts. The gathering served as a strategic platform to delibe ...Read More >
Haryana is committed to enhancing its educational framework to align with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized initiatives like implementing the National Education Policy and promoting digital learning. The state also focuses on skill development, women's education, and setting up educational infrastructure. In a determined push towards educational excellence, Haryana is aligning its academic strategies with Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) AI and technology solutions company UST has inked an initial agreement with the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and research-driven solutions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. According to a release, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to create a collaborative framework between UST and IITMIC (IIT Madras Incubation Cell, a deep-tech startup hub anchored at IIT Madras) to drive innovation through joint programs and industry partnerships, especially in high-impact domains. This agreement establishes a partn ...Read More >
New Delhi: Education continues to command the largest share of India's corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, reaffirming its status as the country's most preferred social investment sector. With overall CSR expenditure touching nearly ₹34,000 crore in FY 2023-24, education alone attracted around Rs 12,000 crore, almost one-third of the total, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Exploratory Study on CSR in Education. Based on responses from 23 major corporates and foundations, the study reveals a decisive shift in how companies approach education CSR: from trad ...Read More >
Bhopal - In a transformative move set to redefine the future of education in India, Scope Global Skills University (SGSU), Bhopal, has announced the launch of its "AI First Campus" and a comprehensive "AI Action Plan." As Central India's first NEP and NSQF-aligned skills university, SGSU is committed to embedding artificial intelligence (AI) deeply into every aspect of higher education, from academic programs and faculty development to student engagement and industry collaboration. These new initiatives are part of the university's mission to lead the charge in AI-powered learning and to esta ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said new technologies will define India's growth story in the coming years. Addressing the IIT Madras Alumni Association's Sangam 2025 event here, he said, "Your science, your technology, combined with this vibrant startup ecosystem, R&D, and innovation, will shape the India growth story of the future." Goyal said India is transforming from a country known for seeking jobs to becoming a nation of job creators. "Of course, in some small measures, we have tried to be part of the startup ecosystem, the startup fund of funds, and var ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nearly half of the students surveyed in Delhi's higher education institutions use Artificial Intelligence tools several times a week, with 23% reporting daily use and 21% using them several times a month. AI was used most frequently for research, with 84% saying they rely on AI for academic purposes, followed by writing at 76% and learning complex subjects at 68%.However, barriers to adoption remain significant, with 47% attributing limited AI use to lack of awareness and 45% citing limited knowledge on how to use them effectively. The findings are part of a new study by the Centre ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illegal sale of drugs from his de-addiction centres.Privately-run drug de-addiction centres in Punjab are ...Read More >
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) will collaborate with Caterpillar, a US multinational manufacturing firm, as a global university partner. The institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint research in advanced manufacturing, AI and data science, gas turbines and engines, energy consortium, batteries, mechanical engineering, and fuel cells. "The collaboration will lead to several exciting products of global standards," IIT-M director V Kamakoti said in a r ...Read More >
In August 2022, Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI with Denis Yarats and Andy Konwinski. New Delhi: Aravind Srinivas, the 31-year-old Chennai-born AI entrepreneur, has entered the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 as the country's youngest billionaire. With an estimated net worth of Rs 21,190 crore, Srinivas, the founder and CEO of the AI startup Perplexity, is now a prominent name in the tech world, especially in generative AI. Born on June 7, 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Srinivas developed an e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
Chennai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday spoke about India's rising economic stature and military might on the world stage and also made a prophesy about likely milestones that the country will achieve by 2047, the landmark year when we celebrate 100 years of Independence. He said that the country has the potential to grow at an exponential rate and the GDP may grow by eight times will 2047. Doval, while addressing the gathering at the 62nd convocation ceremony of IIT-Madras, chronicled the country's journey from its troubled past to a bright fut ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major boost to higher education and technology in India, Aditya Birla Group Chairman and BITS Pilani Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla on Sunday announced a Rs 2,200 crore investment for three key initiatives. These include the launch of a cutting-edge AI campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, the expansion and modernisation of existing BITS campuses under Project Vistaar, and the introduction of a new edtech platform -- BITS Pilani Digital. The announcement was made during the convocation ceremony of BITS Pilani, which also saw the presence of former Chi ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Marking a significant leap in its mission to redefine higher education, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, has announced the launch of a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati, alongside a series of transformative initiatives unveiled during its 2025 convocation. Spearheaded by Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla, BITS Pilani has announced a Rs 1,219 crore investment under Project Vistaar to expand and modernise existing campuses, and the formal rollout of BITS Pilani Digital, its dedicated EdTech platform for flexible, industry-aligned learning. Speaking on the occasion, ...Read More >
New Delhi : Google today announced a suite of new collaborations and funding commitments to bolster India's AI ecosystem at its "Lab to Impact" dialogue, an event supported by the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Attended by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, the dialogue highlighted Google's research-driven approach to supporting Digital Public Infrastructure and empowering the research, developer, and startup ecosystem to solve national challenges and meet large-scale social needs. Speaking at the event, Dr Manish Gupta, Senior Research Director, Google DeepMind stated: "AI i ...Read More >
As higher education evolves alongside shifting industry demands, universities across India are increasingly reworking their academic models to focus on employability, interdisciplinary exposure, and real-world application. Traditional degree structures are being supplemented with skill-based learning, digital integration, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.This shift reflects a broader recognition that academic knowledge alone may not be sufficient in a rapidly changing job market ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Advocating responsible and accountable use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, Vice President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that scientific advancement should be guided by Bharat's ethical values. Addressing the 39th Convocation Ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) where more than 3.2 lakh learners received their degrees, diplomas and certificates, the Vice President said that the greatest strength of Bharat lies in its belief in ethical values. "He emphasised that modern development must go hand in hand ...Read More >
Jharsuguda (Odisha) [India], September 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was felicitated by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi in Jharsuguda. The PM, during his visit, will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore. Also Read | Eknath Shinde Orders Suspension of MSRDC Officer Over Traffic Woes in Thane, Mumbai Metropolitan Region; Announces MMRDA Will Use AI To Study Congestion Issues. Addressing the event, the CM applauded the government's response to Pakistan after the Pahalga ...Read More >