The University of Birmingham is launching a world-leading teaching and research programme in Jainism, made possible by generous supporters from the Jain community. Named after an apostle of unconditional nonviolence, the Bhagavan Dharmanath Jain Studies programme will develop teaching and research in relation to contemporary issues, such as environmental protection, human rights and interfaith dialogue. A group of philanthropists, including …

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) has signed a key strategic agreement with the Director National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to train and certify 8.4 million teachers in India on digital pedagogies and social and emotional learning SEL). The program will start next year and will be the largest …

The Centre for Science of Student Learning (CSSL), a Delhi-based nonprofit organization, has released a collection of five reports on the “Acquisition of Cognitive and Affective skills in schools across India.”  The reports are based on a 5-year study that measured the holistic well-being and success of students on four aspects such as their social-emotional skills, their positive attitude, their …

Latest findings from job site, Indeed, showcased that a 9-11 million strong gig workforce is in the making in the next three years. The inferences are based on a  survey conducted by Valuvox on behalf of Indeed among 550 employers and 750 gig workers across gig app companies (which includes personal care services, cleaning services, household/vehicle Repairs, food and other …

The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week, SHE STEM, the annual event by the Sweden Embassy in India in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission of the Government of India and the German Centre of Innovation and Research (DWIH New Delhi) to celebrate women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and sustainability, was successfully held for the third year …

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi held  its 10th Convocation ceremony with a graduating class of 462 students (348 male & 114 female) on December 5,  2022. The Institute awarded 64 PhDs, which is the highest number of PhDs awarded at IIT Mandi in an academic year till date.  Prof. Stuart R. Hameroff, University of Arizona, U.S.A., graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. Akhilesh …