IInvenTiv-2024 spread over two days (Jan 19-20) aims to showcase the holistic impact of the research and innovation carried out by the top Higher Education Institutes in our country. IInvenTiv-2024 will present a diverse array of innovative projects, showcasing a total of 120 groundbreaking initiatives from 53 esteemed institutes. The featured projects span an impressive range, encompassing advancements from Orthopaedic …

Finally after several episodes of public anger over coaching industry’s unbridled growth related mishaps, frustration of school communities of academics becoming subordinate to coaching, repeated assessment culture related mental health turning epidemic among young students and a mountain of agreeing concern among academics, policy makers and social scientists over adverse impact of coaching on overall quality of school education, the …

The 12th Annual Health Survey by Sportz Village has revealed that school children lag in most Health parameters like Body Mass Index (BMI), Aerobic capacity, Anaerobic capacity, Core Strength, Flexibility, Upper body strength and Lower body strength. The nationwide survey assessed over 73,000 children in the age groups of 7 years to 17 years from across 250 cities and towns …

The customary annual (now biannual) report by Mumbai-based nonprofit, Pratham, which reveals the status of education in rural areas through publication of a report popularly known as ASER was released this week (Jan17).  As per the authors of the report, ASER 2023 ‘Beyond Basics’ survey was conducted in 28 districts across 26 states, reaching a total of 34,745 youth in …

I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map), an initiative from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, organized ‘Samavesha’ National event at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to connect Researchers, Industry, and Start-ups with Lab facilities on Jan 16. It is pertinent to mention that I-STEM provides a platform to provide Research infrastructure and Labs that …

Bajaj Foundation has announced the inauguration of India’s first youth-centric sustainability summit scheduled for January 18, 2024, at the Siri Fort Auditorium Delhi. Through this summit, the Bajaj Foundation aims to raise awareness among consumers, especially youth, about the impact of e-waste and the importance of effective e-waste management. The summit, endorsed by prominent entities, such as the UN, Ministry …