To mark the occasion of International Mother Language Day, observed on 21 February every year, the Oxford University Press (OUP), a department of the University of Oxford, announced the launch of a bilingual English-English-Assamese Dictionary and a new edition of the Oxford Mini English-Bengali Dictionary. The launch of these dictionaries ties in with celebrations of International Mother Language Day, also known as Matribhasha Diwas, in …

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur researchers have developed the first “Make in India” human breath sensor based on metal oxides and nano silicon operating at room temperature. The device’s primary function is to measure alcohol content in the breath in drunk and driving cases. However, with some changes in sensing layers and the use of an array of sensors (for Electronic …

TimesPro, a leading Higher EdTech platform, has been prominently featured in the documentary series, ‘The Indian EdTech Story,’ produced by Edstead. The series, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, highlights the significant impact and outcomes of TimesPro in transforming the educational landscape for millions of learners across India. The series reflects its remarkable journey towards becoming one of the most sustainable …

All India Management Association (AIMA) and St Stephen’s College, Delhi University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Feb 21 to collaborate in developing and delivering short courses in new age management skills. Professor John Varghese, Principal, St Stephen’s College and Ms Rekha Sethi, Director General, AIMA signed the MoU. The MoU will be effective for 10 years. The scope …

University of Canterbury academics: Professor Clemency Montelle from Canterbury School of Mathematics and Statistics, and Canterbury Director of Geospatial Research Institute Professor Matthew Wilson, have been awarded an India-New Zealand Centre Fellowship. These are two of four inaugural IIT-Delhi India-New Zealand Centre Fellowships awarded until now. A joint initiative between IIT-Delhi and eight New Zealand universities, the IIT-Delhi India-New Zealand …

GD Goenka University in Gurugram has opened a Judicial Training and Coaching Centre (JTCC) at its School of Law.  Former Chief Justice of India, Justice K.G. Balakrishnan recently inaugurated the centre. This new centre is offering students an immersive platform to cultivate essential skills necessary for a successful career in the legal profession. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Balakrishnan emphasized …