Food 4 Thought Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading habits among urban children and youth, in organized 2nd Reading Decathlon—a reading-based quiz competition in which students from 12 schools across India competed in 10 intense rounds of reading challenges, lasting over 8 hours and consisting of 200 questions, to find the next Reading Champion of India. The event …
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) in collaboration with Lancaster University and Birmingham University (UK), and NIT Rourkela, successfully concluded a five-day Winter School on “Globalization, Development, Gender, and Leadership.” the event was held at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Roorkee, under the aegis of SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) and the Anusandhan National …
The Duolingo English Test (DET), an English proficiency testing accepted by more than 5,500 universities across the globe, has launched the DETermined scholarship to empower Indian women in STEM. The initiative was announced at a press conference in New Delhi on Jan 17 by Severin Hacker, CTO and Co-Founder of Duolingo, who was joined by Carrie Wang, Senior Director, Head …
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Jan 17 inaugurated the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) and the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), marking a significant milestone in India’s journey to becoming a global leader in financial technology. These initiatives, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), are poised to transform …
From a women’s safety device, and an insulin cooling box, to a smart road repair solution, the top 25 finalists from Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) schools displayed innovative projects at the sixth annual Think Big Science Carnival, organized by Amazon. The event was held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai, where more than 2,800 students …
Researchers at National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a new class of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, presenting a promising alternative to cobalt-based designs. This innovation addresses challenges associated with the high cost, scarcity, and environmental concerns of cobalt, a key component in conventional lithium-ion batteries. The research team, led by Dr. Partha Saha, Associate Professor, Ceramic Engineering, includes …
