Meghalaya Introduces Game-Based Learning for Children
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the government is introducing game-based learning for the children in the state.
Inaugurating the Model Creative Learning Centre (MCLC) at Dobakkol in Tura, he said that it is important that a child is introduced to game-based learning which will enable them to develop their perceptual, motor, cognitive and self-regulation skills.
He informed that under the Early Childhood Development (ECD) mission, learning centres for children will be set up across the state.
IIT Madras to Host Asia's First Global Hyperloop Competition in February 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras) will host the first-ever Asia edition of the Global Hyperloop Competition from February 21 to 25, 2025. The event will bring innovators, researchers, and industry leaders together from across the globe to accelerate the future of transportation.
Organised in collaboration with IITM Pravartak and SAEIndia, and supported by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, the competition aims to encourage and demonstrate revolutionary Hyperloop technologies at a global level. The event will take place at IIT Madras' state-of-the-art Hyperloop test facility, constructed with support from Indian Railways, ArcelorMittal, L&T, and Hindalco.
Jan 28, 2025
Georgia Achieves WHO Malaria-free Certification
Georgia was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). With this certification, Georgia joined 45 other countries and one territory that have reached this milestone, underscoring the global progress towards malaria elimination.
Malaria has been a persistent challenge in Georgia for centuries. Before the 20th century, at least three species of the malaria parasite — Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium vivax — were endemic in the region.
IIT Guwahati Hosts PanIIT World of Technology Meet 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) hosted the PanIIT World of Technology (PIWOT) Meet 2025. The prestigious event united a diverse group of alumni, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders from academia, industry, and government.
This landmark one-day event took place at IIT Guwahati's scenic campus in North Guwahati. Dr. Ravi S. Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam, inaugurated the event along with distinguished dignitaries, including Prof. D.N. Buragohain, Founder Director of IIT Guwahati, and Prof. Gautam Barua, Former Director of IIT Guwahati.
PIWOT 2025 aimed to foster global collaboration, advance cutting-edge research, and promote entrepreneurship.
Jan 26, 2025
IIM-Kozhikode, Emeritus Jointly Launch Women Leadership Programme to Bridge Gender Gap in Corpora...
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and ed-tech platform Emeritus launched a 10-month women leadership programme that aims to address the persistent gender gap in leadership roles across corporate India. Through this programme, women will be equipped with critical leadership skills, strategic insights, and the confidence to break the glass ceiling to excel in C-suite and board-level roles.
This new programme is tailored for mid and senior-level women professionals. It blends live interactive sessions led by IIM Kozhikode faculty, workshops on strategic negotiation, design thinking, and digital transformation, along with capstone projects, providing participants with a real-world, hands-on learning experience.
Jan 25, 2025
IISc Bengaluru Enters Top 100 Club in Computer Science Category: THE World Rankings by Subject 2025
The Times Higher Education (THE) released the World University Rankings by Subject 2025 with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, the lone Indian institute securing a spot in the world's top 100 institutions offering computer science.
This is the first time an Indian higher education institution secured a place (99 rank) among the elite top 100 universities in the World University Rankings by subject. In the ranking released last year (2024), IISc led Indian universities by achieving a slot in the 251-300 band.
Jan 24, 2025
Army Hospital (R&R) Performs India's First-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Using...
The Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi made history by performing India's first Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation using the HeartMate 3 device in a government institution.
This breakthrough marked a significant achievement for the Armed Forces Medical Services, setting a new benchmark in advanced cardiac care.
The life-saving procedure was performed on a 49-year-old woman, the wife of an Armed Forces veteran, who had been awaiting a heart transplant for over two years. The HeartMate 3 LVAD, often referred to as a "mechanical heart," serves as a vital bridge for patients with end-stage heart failure, offering a lifeline to those in critical need.
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