Nobel Laureate Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi, Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023, visited the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai, to address the International Conference on “Quantum Horizons 2025: Materials, Intelligent Technologies and Sustainable Futures.” The event had brought together global scientists, industry leaders, and academic …

It is often said that we learn more from our failures. Yet, the fear of failure remains overwhelming—both for individuals and institutions. The idea of normalizing failure may sound counterintuitive, even reckless. But when grounded in science, it becomes a powerful and intelligent way to ensure that we do not fail when it matters most. This is the essence of …

Mahindra University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Goonj, a nonprofit working towards community-led development, material circularity, and dignified social action for creating a meaningful community development, promote environmental sustainability and foster civic engagement, directly benefiting students and society. The MoU was signed at the university campus in the presence of Anuja Mahindra Sharma, a Member of the Board …

The Grand Finale of Avinya, a nationwide initiative by Veranda K-12 to foster innovation among students from Grades 8 to 12, held at IIIT-Bangalore ended on a high with Chitrashree C & Divyanshi Soo from Deeksha Stem School, Bangalore being declared the winner. H Praveena Sri Dhurka from BVM Global group of Schools, Perungudi – Chennai came second while as …

The BGS Vijnatham School, situated in Greater Noida (West) recently celebrated its annual day with an interesting theme around Chanakya, the renowned Indian strategist and philosopher who assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power and the establishment of the Maurya Empire besides authoring the ancient Indian politico-economic treatise Arthashastra. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Dr. Nirmalananda Natha Mahaswamiji, with Prof. T. G. Sitharam, …

Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited, has established seven state-of-the-art STEM labs in Government Schools across Malur, Kolar district. This initiative is part of Applied Materials’ commitment to anchoring purpose at the core of its business strategy—aligning technology leadership with meaningful impact in local communities. By strengthening digital access and experiential learning for students in classes …