World University of Design has conferred the ‘WUD Critics’ Choice Award’ for 2025 on renowned printmaker Devraj Dakoji, honoring his remarkable contributions to the world of printmaking. Presented by Prof. (Dr) Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, this prestigious award acknowledges his outstanding talent and dedication towards the field of printmaking, reinforcing his reputation as a key figure in contemporary art honoring …
India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented momentum, solidifying its role as a key driver of workforce transformation as per the Outlook Report for Q1 2024-25 (Jan-Mar) of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship of TeamLease Services. It points to a record-high Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) of 76%—an 8% surge from the previous Oct-Dec 2023-24 period. This historic rise in NAO signals a fundamental …
LiftEd – a unique $18mn outcomes-based initiative – has benefitted 3.3 million children in India across 15+ states. To showcase its progress and spark meaningful dialogue on FLN, LiftEd’s partners recently hosted an Annual Convening ‘ LiftEd: Making India NIPUN’ in New Delhi where this figure was unveiled. LiftEd is anchored by a consortium of partners, including the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bridges …
Routes2Roots, a Delhi-based non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting art, culture, and heritage, in association with Parragon Publishing, unveiled a three-book series titled Rhythms & Ragas at a special launch early this week. The books, which explore Kathak, Hindustani Classical Vocal and Bharatanatyam, aim to educate and inspire readers about the rich traditions of Indian art forms. The launch event was …
The Computer Centre at IIT Kanpur plans to create a more informed and cyber-aware student community by conducting cyber safety workshops throughout the year. These initiatives align with the global objective of creating a safer, more inclusive digital world for all users. The Computer Centre on Feb 14 marked Safer Internet Day 2025 with an impactful cybersecurity awareness workshop at …
In a major step towards enhancing India’s indigenous production of key minerals, a collaborative research effort between Monash University and IIT Hyderabad is going to lay out strategy for mineral exploration, processing, and policy-making. The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH), approved recently by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, will address the gap between research in universities and …
