Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), an initiative by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), was showcased as a tool that transformed India’s skill development ecosystem at the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened the Global Skills Forum. Continuous skill development and lifelong learning are crucial for driving economic prosperity, empowering individuals to thrive through meaningful employment, and advancing equality …

Faraway from the Gaza warzone, unrest and activism on US university campuses over this war, is becoming a war in itself.  The known seats of activism and not so well-known universities—all seem to participate in this unrest, which is raising certain fundamental questions on the American university system itself. American education system seems broken. The Gaza conflict’s impact on US …

The All India Management Association (AIMA) announces the commencement of registration for the Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) 2024. UGAT, a standardized test conducted annually by AIMA, serves as a gateway for aspiring students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs across India. Since its inception over two decades ago, UGAT has been instrumental in supporting 10+2 students in their pursuit …

‘Indo-Japanese collaboration in higher education would lead to excellence in research and scholarship, promote leadership in promoting frugal innovation’ At the invitation of the Japanese Parliamentary Committee of the World Federation, the founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Professor (Dr.) C Raj Kumar addressed a caucus of over 20 distinguished Members of the Japanese Parliament (National Diet) …

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi hosted Chang Jae-bok, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of India, along with a delegation from the Korean Embassy and other esteemed guests at the Institute campus on 23rd and 24th April 2024. During his interactions, Ambassador Chang expressed his optimism for the progress of collaborative projects between KOICA and IIT Mandi. He emphasized the …

These teams will be given six months of mentorship, training and support besides upto Rs. 5 Lakh to develop their prototypes for sustainable and circular economy solutions   Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the top 25 teams that form the fourth Cohort of the annual Carbon Zero Challenge, a pioneer pan-Indian competition to encourage start-ups in the Sustainability …