Researchers led by Prof. Indra Sekhar Sen, from the Department of Earth Science of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have developed an enzyme-substrate medium-based E.coli.water testing kit that is highly sensitive and can detect the presence or absence of a single E.coli in drinking water. This E.coli water testing kit is low cost and field trials were successfully …
The goal of all education, finally, should be to inculcate a love for learning We can take inspiration from Finland where more than 50 years ago, the education system was reformed and became an intrinsic part of the country’s economic recovery plan. Professor Pasi Sahlberg, one of the most respecected education specialists from Finland summarized his country’s school education success …
As many of our journalists come from a non-medical background, the introduction of CAS at the academic level helps train journalists in health journalism and encourage scientific mindset among masses. CAS plays an important role in building a holistic 360-degree science-based communication narrative, addressing misinformation, promoting awareness, undertaking capacity-building of media, rigorous analysis of news reports, official/authoritative scientific discourses, thought …
Coursera’s latest Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022 reveals that in terms of overall skills proficiency, India has slipped 4 places to be ranked at the 68th position globally. In Asia, India stands at the 19th position. The report also shows an increase in India’s technology proficiency levels from 38% to 46%, with the country strengthening its position by six spots. On …
Paarth Raj Kapoor, a 8-year old student of class IV from Apeejay School, Pitampura, after solving 13complex5-digit calculations within the set time, has earned a place in the ‘India Book of Records 2022’. Much to the selectors’ amazement, he successfully completed the calculations in just 8 minutes and 20 seconds. He secured his place in the first round itself owing …
IIT Roorkee and five academic institutions viz., Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun; Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun; Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology, Gr. Noida; National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand; College of Engineering, Roorkee, have entered into a partnership to establish the initial framework for cooperation for knowledge creation and collaboration in Research, Innovation and Development …
