IIT Kharagpur Is #1 In India For Impact Research As Per UN Goals
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur has been ranked 57th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020.
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News, articles and Essays on ancient Indian Texts
Anantha Shesha Naga – The Remainder
Anantha meaning Eternal, unbounded, innumerable, i.e. endless or boundless whether in time, in space. His name comes from the Sanskrit root “sis”, which means, “the One which Remains”. This is due to the fact that Shesha always remains in spite of all the Pralayas (Great Floods), each of which Kalpas (aeons) and yugas (eras) in the past. Interestingly, in Sanskrit texts; especially in those relating to mathematical calculation; the term “Shesha” implies the “remainder” – that which remains, while all else ceases to exist.
A Group of Indian veterans Raise ₹300 Crore to Build a B-School where Chief Executives will Teach
A group of veteran business leaders, academics and bureaucrats came together to build a model business school. Here, the classes would be taught by chief executives and not lecturers.
IIT Madras’ Digital Skills Academy Launches New Cybersecurity Course
Called ‘Certified Cyber Warriors (CCW) v3.0’, this is a 120-hour course in which ‘live’ online classes will be conducted over the weekends. The highlight is that it is a hands-on course with practical sessions with over 52 learning tools and a 30-hour intensive boot camp in the IIT Madras campus.
Government to Give Training to 41,000 Youths Under PMKVY
The center along with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has recently decided to give training to more than 41,000 youth of Rajasthan under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. As per reports, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana aims to connect the youth with skill development and employment.
Skill Loan Scheme – Government of India Loan for Skill Development for Aspirants
Government of India launched the Skill Loan Scheme on July 15, 2015 to provide loan facility to aspirants wanting to do skill development courses aligned to National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 Stands Passed
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 has been passed by the Parliament after it was passed by Rajya Sabha today. The Lok Sabha had already passed the Bill on 12th December 2019. Speaking after the passing of the Bill, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ thanked the Members of the House for their support in passing the Bill .
Govt Launches Vigyan Jyoti, GATI & Web Portal for Women in Science
On International Women’s Day (8 March), a helpline number was launched for women students, researchers, entrepreneurs and scientists. At present, the helpline will provide handholding to women scientists in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and will be available during office hours (09:30 am to 05:30 pm) during working days
Kukke Subramanya
Kukke Subramanya, one among the seven holy places created by Parashurama is mythologically and historically famous for “Nagaradhane”. Kukke Subrahmanya is a temple located in the small, rural village of Subramanya in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada District near Mangalore , India.
6 Women Univs Get AI Labs Under CURIE Scheme
The universities have received a total support of Rs 40 crore from the CURIE initiative started in the year 2008-09, and Rs. 4.20 crore from CURIE-AI facility initiative started in the year 2019.