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Mar 21, 2024

IIT Delhi, Flipkart to Conduct Joint Research for Personalised Recommendations

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Flipkart signed an agreement as part of Flipkart's ongoing industry-academic alliance initiatives.
As a part of this partnership, Flipkart will offer research grants and market insights to the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi's industry interface organisation, to generate granular, data-backed segments of users linked to different e-commerce categories based on shopping behaviour, demographics, surrounding users' behaviour, etc.
On the technical front, the collaborative effort will help in developing a general purpose user activity graph that could be harnessed for different use cases leveraging state-of-the-art GNN (graph neural network) based techniques.
The research aims to address the limitation of existing persona creation tools and to learn from a user activity graph that encompasses information about the various personas associated with each user.

IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Programme on EVs, Charging Infrastructure

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) unveiled the commencement of the second batch of its certificate programme focusing on the fundamentals of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. This initiative seeks to address the escalating demand for specialised and skilled professionals amidst the burgeoning electric vehicle era in the Indian automotive industry.
The certificate programme, tailored to the context, is designed to meet the dynamic and evolving demands of this emerging sector, coinciding with the Government of India's policies and initiatives poised to catalyse another green revolution.
The five-month online learning programme, comprising 55 hours, is geared towards mid-career professionals, equipping them with essential skills to thrive in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry.

Mar 20, 2024

Axis Bank Commits Rs. 100 Crore to Enhance Cancer Care through National Cancer Grid

In an effort to advance cancer care in India, Axis Bank has pledged a significant contribution of Rs. 100 crore to the National Cancer Grid (NCG), in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre. This partnership aims to bolster research, innovation, and digital health adoption in oncology over the next five years.
Axis Bank's contribution will support various projects under the National Cancer Grid, including the establishment of a national tumour biobank and a cancer teleconsultation network.

India's First Ayurvedic Cafe Opens in Delhi

The Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, made headlines for its in-house restaurant, Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen. This restaurant is hailed as the first Ayurvedic Kitchen in India.
At Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen, the food is customised according to the visitor's health. The menu features dishes like Dumplings and Pav Bhaji, all prepared without onion and garlic. The hospital patients frequently visit this café during their treatment, alongside outside visitors.
Dr. Himanshu, a doctor at the Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, claims that almost all the dishes are homemade and fresh. He adds that they founded Soma restaurant to promote the fusion of Ayurveda and food.

IIM Calcutta Sets up Centre of Excellence for Design Thinking

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) signed an agreement with the School of Design Thinking (SoDT) and Mission Samriddhi (MS) to set up a centre of excellence in design thinking and strengthen design thinking focus in the academic curriculum, research and projects.
While SoDT will be the partner for IIM Calcutta in the application of Design Thinking across multiple domains, Mission Samriddhi will collaborate in the areas of community-impacting social initiatives and projects.

Mar 19, 2024

India Gets its First Outcome-driven Microcredit Course

A new initiative has been unveiled to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the technology sector. IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Masai School, has launched the country's inaugural Outcome-Driven Microcredit Course in Computer Science Education.
The micro-credit programme in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) introduces a comprehensive curriculum encompassing key domains essential for success in the contemporary job market.
From programming to system design, the course covers a range of critical topics designed to equip students with practical skills demanded by employers.

IIT Kanpur's Unique 'Flying Saucer' for Surveillance Uses Sunlight to Fly

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a unique surveillance drone powered entirely by solar energy. This innovative creation, named 'Maral' promises to revolutionise aerial monitoring capabilities, offering a unique solution for surveillance needs.
The Maral drone, developed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur has remarkable surveillance capabilities and is equipped with solar panels. This cutting-edge drone harnesses sunlight to power its flight, ensuring extended operational durations without relying on traditional fuel sources.

Mar 18, 2024

New tie-breaking Protocol for NEET UG 2024 Focuses on Subject Scores

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shaken up the tie-breaking protocol for the upcoming National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024.
Departing from the previous computerised draw of lots method, NTA has now opted or a more intricate approach based on candidates' performance in various subjects.
Under the revamped policy, if two or more candidates secure identical marks or percentile scores in NEET UG 2024, their inter-se-merit will be determined through a multi-tiered process.
First in line is the evaluation of marks/percentile scores in Biology (Botany and Zoology), followed by Chemistry and Physics.
Subsequently, candidates will be assessed based on the proportion of correct and incorrect answers across all subjects, further drilled down to specific subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Central University of Kerala to Host Conference on Indian Languages

The Department of Linguistics under the Central University of Kerala (CUK), hosted the conference on Indian Languages.
The event, held in collaboration with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti under the government of India and Kerala-based organisation, Vidyabhyasa Vikasa Kendram, was inaugurated by North Zone IG, K. Sethuraman, IPS who is also an accomplished writer.
There were presentations focused on the utilisation of Indian languages as mediums for higher education. The conference concluded with a panel discussion on the possibilities and challenges of using Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi as mediums of higher education.

Mar 17, 2024

IIT Kanpur Hosts 30th Edition of Techkriti Fest

Techkriti, the esteemed flagship event of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), hosted its highly anticipated 30th edition from March 14 to March 17, 2024. This momentous celebration of the 30th year offered four days of extravaganza filled with innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit. The theme for this Pearl Jubilee Edition is 'The Cosmic Nexus'.
As Asia's largest technical and entrepreneurial festival, Techkriti garnered attention from both national and international spheres and attracted a footfall of over 60,000 from around 1500 prestigious colleges worldwide. The event transformed the IITK campus into a hub of intellectual exchange and creative exploration.

IIT Gandhinagar to Host Virtual Open House for Data Science e-Masters Degree

The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IIT GN) will be organising a virtual open house for their new Data Science e-Masters degree programme. The inaugural batch of this programme will commence in May 2024.
Even while the course will be taught online, the class size has been restricted to 40 to ensure the faculty can pay attention to every single one of the students, the institute clarified.
To provide students with the requisite industry-relevant experiences, the programme includes a mandatory yearly two-week residency. During these residencies, students will participate in intensive workshops and seminars, immersing themselves in an active learning environment.

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