The survey, commissioned by Amazon Alexa and conducted by Kantar among 750+ parents across six cities in June 2024, reveals that about 54% of surveyed parents often feel that they don’t have instant answers for kids’ questions. It further indicates that 52% respondents instantly search and answer accurately if they don’t know the answer. What’s interesting to note is that …
In a significant step towards augmenting India’s scientific research capabilities, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) today inaugurated its National Cryogenic-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) facility. The facility, established with support from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), now integrated with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), was inaugurated by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government …
While delivering the 5th Dr. Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on August 3, former President Ram Nath Kovind, spoke about how Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech changed the world perception of India as a country with a difference. He said India in the past has achieved the distinction of being a world soft power and had its share of glories …
Project AMBER, a joint initiative of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Generation India Foundation under Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) – a World Bank funded MSDE programme on August 3 released its Report “Empowering Lives Embracing Collaboration” highlighting the project’s advancements in skills training and job placements, offering insights and …
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Britannia Industries Limited for a Women Entrepreneurship Program, under which aspirants and women entrepreneurs will be offered crucial skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities. The aim of the initiative launched on July 31 in New Delhi, is to reach approximately 25 lakh women across India to help them with skills and resources needed …
Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) on July 31 organized a protest demonstration at the Department of Education, GNCTD against the mass failing of students in the 8th, 9th, and 11th standards in Delhi Government schools. A delegation of activists and school students met the Additional Director and submitted a memorandum on the issue. According to the Directorate of Education, over 1,01,331 …
