IIT Mandi Redefining Engineering Colleges?

A report by India Today showcased how the scenario in engineering colleges is changing for the good.  The lead is taken by IIT Mandi which is changing the lives of young engineer students.  Neha Kataria, a first-year Mechanical engineering student from Haryana is one such example. Choosing IIT “I am the first person in my entire family to have traveled outside my hometown, and the first girl from my village to get into an IIT,” said…

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Digital Education in India

Similar to the rest of the world India is riding the digital world bloom. India’s Digital India program is a case in point in this matter and now they are trying to reach the education sector with the Digital Education. However, a big question mark hovers around our capabilities. Today, we are going to discuss this Digital Education phenomenon. The Abyssmal Condition of the Education Sector It does not take much effort or time to…

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Engineering Self Esteem

One of the greatest contributions of the IITs and IISc to society are the NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) courses in engineering and sciences. What is it? NPTEL is one of a educational platform in the world. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, which funded this initiative, has made these courses available free of cost to the public. NPTEL courses are an important part of India’s Massive Open Online Courses, SWAYAM. How is…

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2 Science Graduates Nurture Curiosity in Rural Students

There are many schools in India and many more students. The disparity is rampant throughout the country. even, where there are schools, there’s little scope to nurture the curiosity of young minds. To change this scene, 2 young science graduates have taken matters in their hand and started their own organization to facilitate scientific thinking amongst young minds of rural and urban India. What is it? Universe Simplified Foundation, a non-profit founded by Henna and Meera,…

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School Kids Creates Giant Balloon to Measure Ozone Concentration in Atmosphere

Ozone concentration in the lower layers of the atmosphere is pertinent in the industrial areas. Direct inhalation of ozone can cause several health problems and widespread illnesses among humans. Keeping this in mind some school kids in Bangalore have created a giant balloon to measure it. What is it? Five students from Oakridge International School Bangalore wanted to further examine the ozone layer and set out on a mission with the support of SSERD and…

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India’s New Regulations for Online Courses and Programmes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced new regulations for online courses offering degrees, diplomas, and certificates by Universities and Institutions. This will ensure easy access to education for students and working professionals. As per the regulations, only non-technical courses can be offered online. Online Courses or Programmes in the field of engineering, law, medicine, dental, pharmacy, nursing, architecture, physiotherapy, applied arts can’t be done. Only programmes similar to programmes which have been offered in regular…

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The British Boarding Schools Show Will be in India in October

Are you the one looking for insights and access to British schools? Well here’s your chance. The British Boarding Schools Show will about to make a grand entry in India, this October. What is it? Following six successful years in eight countries including Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Switzerland, the British Boarding Schools Show announced that it is coming to India for the first time. How will it help you? With private education institutions…

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Kerala Hospital Setting a Model in Public Health Care

Amidst the NIPAH virus outbreak, followed by the devastating flood this monsoon, Kerala has become a model state for public healthcare. The State with the highest literacy rate has achieved a milestone by creating a model hospital for the healthcare system of today. The Taluk Hospital of Chalakudy, located at Thrissur’s southern border in the Ernakulam district has been chosen to occupy the top position among government-run hospitals across the country. What is it? The…

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Good Teaching from a Student’s Perspective

Teaching is an important part of life and education. However, the lines of good teaching and bad teaching is often blurred. Many of us don’t know what good teaching is and how does it help the students. It’s of immense importance to know the student’s perspective. For good teaching is often how the students make out of it. How to practice good teaching? The first recommendation of the American Academy’s recent report “The Future of Undergraduate Education”…

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2018 Ig Nobel Prize Winners

Worried about some weird questions like how many calories are in the human body? Or whether stabbing a voodoo doll representing your horrible boss with pins could help reduce workplace tension? Well, you are not alone, turns out there’s many like you and it’s a sign of unique questioning ability. The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrates these kinds of weird questions leading to something that makes you laugh and think. What is it? Established in 1991,…

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