Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan met with a high-level delegation led by Mr. Ronald J. Daniels, President, Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Baltimore, Maryland, USA in New Delhi on Nov 17. The discussion centred on strengthening academic and research collaborations between JHU and premier Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The delegation actively discussed establishing an offshore JHU campus in India. …

Ekya Schools on Nov 17 announced the inauguration of Ekya Nava, a first-of-its-kind, purpose-based school first K-12 School of Innovation, Creativity, and Design, during its flagship FIND festival. Ekya Nava differentiates itself with four core pathways: Design, Making, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Information Technology & Society. These pathways are tailored to encourage a cross-disciplinary approach, empowering students with transferable skills like problem-solving, …

‘Josh 2024’, the Annual Sports Day of Delhi Public School (DPS) Indirapuram held at Noida Cricket Stadium, witnessed 4500 students, the largest student gathering in the region. The grand event was a spectacular celebration of sportsmanship, energy, and athletic talent, with students showcasing their skills across various disciplines. The day commenced with a grand opening ceremony, which showcased a cultural …

IIT Roorkee experienced a memorable milestone as the Silver Jubilee Reunion for the 1999 (B.Arch. 2000) Batch unfolded from November 15 -17, 2024. The event was filled with nostalgia, camaraderie, and a strong commitment to contributing to the institute’s future. Approximately 300 attendees, including alumni and their families, came together to celebrate their bond with the institute. During the reunion, …

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, made her first public appearance at the Ocean Literacy Dialogues (OLD) as part of her Hope Tour on Nov 16 at the CSMVS Museum in Mumbai. OLD, which is part of the UN Ocean Decade-endorsed Ocean Literacy with All programme, is significantly the first Ocean …

By Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education isn’t simply a distant prospect; it’s a reality.  As we stand on the brink of this educational revolution, educators, students, and parents must try to grasp the potential of AI as a classroom collaborator and enrich the educational futures for all students. Imagine a world where students …