The IIMA Centre for Transportation and Logistics plans to organize a series of webinars, workshops, and panel discussions periodically throughout the year. The center will also have rolling opportunities for postdoctoral research and distinguished visiting scholar positions. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad established a Centre for Transportation and Logistics, co-chaired by Dr. Debjit Roy […]
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The University Grants Commission has asked vice-chancellors of varsities across the country to “encourage” students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on ‘gau vigyan’ (cow science). The ‘Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar-Prasar Examination‘, for which there is no registration fee, will be held on February 25, and students from primary, secondary, […]
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The Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) has opposed the Ministry of External Affair’s recent restrictions on publicly-funded universities’ freedom to hold online conferences. In January, the MEA revised its guidelines to say that publicly-funded universities, professors, and administrators will have to get prior approval from the ministry if they want to hold online international conferences […]
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Following the success of the pilot cohort, IIM Bangalore announced the launch of the ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship’ (MGNF) 2021-23 in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, and State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs). The Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship 2021-23 has been rolled out nationally in more than 660 […]
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The UP CM was speaking at the inauguration of the coaching facility via video conferencing where he also interacted with the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana. With an aim to provide a suitable atmosphere to the aspirants of various competitive exams in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched ‘path pradarshak’ free […]
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The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is looking to set up an e-learning platform with participation from both government institutions and ed-tech startups to offer a wide range of online professional courses to students and mid-career professionals. AICTE will also streamline e-learning options, delivery, and regulations, in sync with the National Education Policy […]
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The payment of post-matric scholarships to Scheduled Caste students will be made through direct bank transfer (DBT) through Aadhar-enabled payment means after fool-proof verification of eligibility criteria and preparation of database by states/UTs. The guidelines, issued by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in the wake of multi-crore scholarship scams unfolding in some […]
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Indian Union Budget 2021-22: Education and employment appear to be the key areas kept in mind while drafting this year’s Union Budget. In fact, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, said The foundation of those capabilities and skills is laid by a strong education and training ecosystem. The minister announced that the existing […]
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As part of its phased reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Delhi University will allow research scholars and faculty members to access four more libraries across its campuses. After allowing access to the central library last week, the varsity reopened the Central Science Library, Ratan Tata Library, South Delhi Campus Library, and Faculty of Law Library […]
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IIT Madras Announces 2021 Class of Distinguished Alumni Awardees: 11 Alumni with Extraordinary Accomplishments
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IIT Madras has announced the 2021 Class of Distinguished Alumni Awardees (DAA), given annually by the institute in recognition of extraordinary accomplishments by alumni in various spheres. The list of DAA 2021 winners includes eminent persons such as the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Executive Vice President of Walmart, and the Chief […]