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Feb 03, 2025

Maharashtra to Set up Country's First AI University

Maharashtra is set to establish the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university in the country and a task force has been formed for the planning and implementation of the project, state Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar has said.
The university will promote research and development in AI and related fields and will be a centre of excellence, encouraging collaboration between the industry, academia and government.
The task force includes experts from the academia, industry and government.

Feb 02, 2025

University of Sussex Awards Honorary Doctorate to Alumnus Noel Tata

The University of Sussex conferred an honorary doctorate upon Noel Tata, the business leader within the Tata Group. Noel Tata graduated from the University of Sussex in 1978 with a degree in economics.
Currently, Noel Tata holds several leadership positions across the Tata Group, including Chairman of Trent, Voltas, Tata International, and Tata Investment Corporation. He also serves as vice chairman of Tata Steel and Titan Company Limited. In 2024, he was appointed Chairman of the Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm of the Tata Group.
The honorary degree was presented by professor Sasha Roseneil, vice-chancellor and president of the University of Sussex, during a private ceremony held in Mumbai.

Feb 01, 2025

NIT Rourkela Develops an Indigenous, Cost-effective Water Waste System

Researchers at NIT Rourkela developed a fine cutting-edge treatment system to deal with industrial waste like harmful dyes which remains a challenge previously in water treatment systems to completely eliminate the risk of removal of non-composite waste. Researchers from NIT and IIT participated in the program to develop the system. Dyes such as Bismarck Brown R are small enough to pass through microfiltration membranes, making them particularly challenging to treat. These dyes can cause significant environmental and health issues due to their intense colour and potential carcinogenic properties.
This hybrid system successfully achieved 95.4% decolorisation of Bismarck Brown R and 94% removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in just 90 minutes. The nanocomposite performed well under visible light, making this approach suitable for practical wastewater treatment applications.

Niger First African Nation to Eliminate Onchocerciasis

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger become the first country in the African region to officially eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, as a public health threat. This remarkable achievement places Niger alongside just four other countries globally, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Mexico, that have successfully halted the transmission of the parasitic disease. It marks a significant moment in public health, especially for sub-Saharan Africa, where onchocerciasis has long been a major concern.

Jan 31, 2025

Goa Advances New School Session from June to April

The Goa Government announced that the academic year for students of Classes 6 to 10 and Class 12, for government, government-aided and unaided recognised schools in the state, will begin from April this year (2025) as against the prevailing practice of beginning in the month of June.
The classes will be conducted for the above grades in the month of April up to 11.30 am. The students will have summer vacation from May 1, 2025 to June 3, 2025. The schools will follow regular timings from June 4 onwards.

Infosys and Oxford University's Saïd Business School Introduce New Course for Entrepreneurs

Infosys and Oxford University's Saïd Business School launched the 'Springboard StartSmart: Foundations for Entrepreneurs' course. A free digital learning and reskilling platform, aimed at new entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Through this collaboration, Oxford Saïd's accredited courses will be tailored to the specific needs of young entrepreneurs empowering them at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey, from early-stage founders to those considering starting their businesses.
The course aims to democratise the overall learning process and equip learners with the knowledge and tools required to embrace digital transformation, apply fundamental business concepts, and leverage the potential of emerging technologies, including AI tools.

Jan 30, 2025

IIT-Kanpur Launches New Design Development Centre to Revitalise Traditional Crafts

IIT Kanpur launched Kala Gram, a design development centre at the Ranjit Singh Rozi Shiksha Kendra to preserve and revitalise traditional crafts through innovation. The Centre will serve as a hub for artisans to explore new materials, techniques, and market trends, fostering collaboration with young designers from top institutions to co-create products.
Prof. Sandeep Sangal the principal investigator of the project, highlighted the dual objectives of the project that is providing free, high-quality education to children and offering employable skills to rural youth.
The Centre will initially focus on the pottery of Bithoor, handmade paper from Kalpi, and home furnishings from Kanpur.

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