Convoke is a National research Symposium which aims at addressing challenges in imparting education and strengthening its quality with special focus on all teachers, educationists, heads of schools across India. This initiative is a partnership between NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises. Through this platform, School Teachers/ Heads/Principals of Government Schools and teachers from Bharti Foundation network …

Sweden India Nobel Memorial Week 2021, which celebrated the #SHEStem Season 2 with Insta-Reels Challenge, has announced the winners. As part of the program, the students had to record an insta-reel video as a response to the question, ‘Fast forward to 2040. As a STEM leader how are you making the world a better place through STEM?’ The first prize …

The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai formally inaugurated the RV University (RVU) in Bengaluru on Dec 8. He also launched School of Computer Science & Engineering and School of Business. Both will commence courses from the year 2022. Outlining the vision of the University, Vice-Chancellor Prof(Dr) YSR Murthy said, “RV University has started its first year with eight programmes offering …

Skill courses can now be offered through distance learning mode after a MOU was signed between Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) on Dec 7.  This is also a step forward in integration between school education and skill development. Currently there are approx 15000 ITIs  in …

Lycée Français International de Delhi, the French International School of Delhi recently organized a Poster making competition for the secondary school classes to bring awareness on global issues through the means of fine arts. Students from classes 6th to 9th participated in the poster making competition. The theme of the competition was based on the 17 millennium development goals set by the …

The  genome sequencing of   turmeric (Curcuma longa ), the golden spice/medicinal herb of India has revealed  that to survive under environmental stress conditions, the turmeric plant has developed unique genetic pathways for synthesis of secondary metabolites such as curcuminoids for its own survival. These secondary metabolites are responsible for the medicinal properties of the herb. A team of researchers from the Indian Institute …