NIIT University (NU),  announced a strategic collaboration with the University of Indianapolis (UINDY), aimed at expanding global educational and research opportunities for its students. NU graduate students can undertake a semester-long internship or research project at UINDY, with options for up to one year. UINDY’s robust and cutting-edge programmes and research will offer NU students a global exposure. Additionally, all …

Sesame Workshop India Trust (SWIT) on Oct 18 announced its collaboration with the Australian High Commission for its ‘Mera Planet, Mera Ghar’ campaign aimed at instilling environmental consciousness and sustainable behaviours in over 200 children aged 5-12 years through Delhi’s government schools, while expanding its reach to engage adult citizens through a robust social media outreach program. The collaboration between …

Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals. Researchers found 10 ‘target’ PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) …

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced partnership with Meta on Oct 14 for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and establishing 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Under this, an innovative AI-powered chatbot powered by Meta’s open-source Llama model will be developed, to …

Founded by IIT Madras Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Mr. D. Chandrashekar, MDA has been training teachers & special educators on teaching methodologies successfully used for past 30 years Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA), a non-profit founded by parents of children with dyslexia, is organizing a ‘Dyslexia Awareness Walk’ from Besant Nagar Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 7 am on 20th October 2024. …

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), hosted a grand inaugural event on October 14, 2024, to welcome the new MBBS Batch of 2024-25. Held at the Dr. TMA Pai Auditorium, the event marked the beginning of an important academic journey for the students who attended the ceremony with their families, faculty members, …