The Roorkee Chapter of the Indian Geotechnical Society with the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee, and CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, organized the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2023 (IGC 2023) on ‘Geotechnical Advances in Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Risk Reduction’ from December 14-16. IGS, which has completed 75 glorious years of its qeust to promote academia and strengthen professional practice. Prof. T.G. Sitharam, …
The 73-year-old Badruka Educational Society on unveiled its new B-school called the Badruka School of Management (BSM) in Hyderabad on December 13. The inaugural batch for the AICTE-approved 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDBM) will commence classes in August at the expansive 14-acre campus in Hyderabad’s Medchal district. Admissions for the program have already commenced. According to statement by …
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed on Dec 13, 2023 with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. In a demonstration of global solidarity, negotiators from nearly 200 Parties came together in …
German Varsity, a cluster of 10+ Universities and 40+ Industries in Germany, have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Indian Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for certification courses in new-age disciplines. This development marks a significant milestone in recognising and accrediting German Varsity’s Nano Master Program. The collaboration now enables candidates to receive joint certification programs with SSCs. This collaborative initiative aims …
The first light image from the Solar ultraviolet imaging telescope (SUIT) onboard India’s first dedicated space observatory Aditya –L1 brought cheers from the members of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and other universities partnering ISRO in the mission. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Aditya –L1 to study the Sun on 2nd September 2023. One of the prime onboard …
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Dec 9 inaugurated the Global Resource Center (GRC) for People with Disabilities (PWDs) set up as a collaborative initiative between Amazon India and Sarthak Education Trust (SET). Located in Gurugram, Haryana, GRC will act as a central hub, providing access to specialized training programs, assistive technologies, mentorship opportunities, and customized job placement services. …
