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Jul 30, 2022

IIT Madras Launches 'Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat' to Promote Indian Language Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras launched the 'Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat' to promote the state of Indian language technology with the intention to create a societal impact. This Centre, inaugurated by Nandan Nilekani, is supported by Rohini and Nandan Nilekani with a grant of Rs. 36 crore through Nilekani Philanthropies.
The AI4Bharat was set-up as an initiative of IIT Madras to build open-source language AI for Indian languages.

JK Cement's Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur Reveals New Approach

Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU), Udaipur initiated by JK Cement announced a new brand identity with a novel approach and university vision to complement the institution's dynamic learning environment through its industry-relevant curriculum. The innovative approach of the University is focused to match the underlying ethos of the institution and the evolving changes in the education industry.
Depicting the importance of experiential learning and the legacy of JK Cement Group at its core, the logo symbolizes the tree of knowledge and abundance of opportunities. It signifies SPSU's offering of holistic learning through technology for future leaders through industry-relevant learning.
Established in 2007, Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU) is a private university initiated by the visionary JK Cement Group.

Jul 29, 2022

IGNOU Launches New MBA, MCom Programmes in Online Mode

Open university IGNOU's School of Management Studies launched four new MBA programmes in functional specialisation areas and MCom programme in the online mode from the July 2022 session.
The candidates can choose and join an MBA programme in any functional specialisation in Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, and Operations Management. The MCom programme would also help working professionals.
As per Prof Nageshwar Rao, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, all these programmes have been revised as per today's requirements and are in line with the recommendations of NEP 2020.

Jul 28, 2022

Rajendra Prasad Singh is New Chairman of IIT Kharagpur Board of Governors

Former Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation Rajendra Prasad Singh was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur.
Apart from being the former Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation and Independent Director of Azzure Power Global Ltd, Singh had been the Chairman of the Board for NIT Patna for a period of three years from 2009-2012.
Singh succeeded Sanjiv Goenka, as the new Chairman, IIT Kharagpur. A corporate bigwig Goenka is the founder and chairman of RPSG Group.

Jul 27, 2022

Lucknow University Becomes First UP Educational Institute to Get NAAC A++ Rating

In a big achievement for the 102-year-old Lucknow University, it received an A++ rating from NAAC under the direction of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chancellor of State Universities of Uttar Pradesh.
In doing so, the university became the first educational institute in Uttar Pradesh to get a NAAC A rating.
A NAAC A++ rating is the highest rating that can be conferred upon a university. The university was evaluated on various points by NAAC and accredited with a CGPA of 3.55 on a seven point scale.
The NAAC rating will now stand for a period of five years from July 26, 2022, onwards after which it will need to be re-evaluated again.

Jul 26, 2022

International Conference on Chemistry and Applications of Soft Materials

The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, hosted an International Conference on Chemistry and Applications of Soft Materials (CASM 2022) as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to mark 75th year of Independence. Discussions on a variety of subjects, including self-assembly and supramolecular materials, soft material chemistry, physics, rheology, and photophysics, responsive and smart materials, gels, liquid crystals, polymers, macromolecules and framework materials, and functional nanomaterials, as well as soft material applications in electronics and energy, took place at the conference.
Around 300 delegates from within the country and abroad attended the conference. Renowned scientist T. Pradeep from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, inaugurated the event.

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