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SEO skills are a must for freshers to thrive in the modern job space
Professionals need SEO skills to drive organic traffic and improve website visibility. Employers value fresh talent with SEO expertise for innovative ideas, cost-effective strategies, and enhancing online presence.
All about TDP's Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, part of NDA Cabinet and wealthiest candidate of LS 2024
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the newly elected TDP MP from Guntur and a political novice, will join the NDA government. At 48, Pemmasani, who secured 344,695 votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is also the richest candidate with over Rs 5,700 crore in declared assets. His swift political ascent and inclusion in Modi's 3.0 cabinet underscore the TDP's strong influence and strategic partnership with the BJP.
Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of
Meta announced the expansion of its AI services globally, using public information to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns in Europe. Users in the U.S. were already subject to this practice. The program's future expansion remains uncertain.
A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground
Ahmed Othman, a teenager from Massachusetts, avoids TikTok and credits his parents, computer scientists, for teaching him about social media's impact on mental health. He is among the minority of teens not on TikTok, as per Pew Research Center data.
Russian influencer's creative Indian husband hunt using QR code takes internet by storm: Viral Video
A Russian social media influencer named Dinara has gone viral with her unique quest to find an Indian husband. During a visit to an Indian shopping mall, she posed with a mannequin holding a sign that read, "Looking for an Indian husband (unmarried)," which included a QR code to her Instagram profile. Dinara explained her admiration for Indian culture and values, hoping to find a partner who shares similar family and travel ideals.
Canada Student Visa: Eligibility criteria, application process and the documents you need
Indian students are attracted to Canadian universities for higher education. Admission to top universities requires excellent academic records. A study permit from the Canadian High Commission is essential for studying in Canada.
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US Consulate in Hyderabad extends student visa season by two weeks after 10,000 F-1 visa slots disappear in 5 minutes
The US Consulate in Hyderabad extends student visa season by two weeks in response to appointment booking issues raised by students through an online petition. Limited US visa slots and long wait times in Hyderabad compared to other cities pose challenges for students.
'Livestream' shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch
Livestream shopping in the U.S. faces challenges with counterfeit goods influx. Technology by platforms like TikTok and Amazon aims to combat fakes, yet copyright violations persist in live videos. Patent lawyers emphasize the need for improved detection methods.
Growing online enrolments, rising tuition fee to drive revenue for education sector: Ind-Ra
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projects a positive outlook for the education sector in the financial year 2024-25, citing factors such as increasing enrolments and rising tuition fees per student. The agency anticipates that the growing middle-class income and demand for quality education will drive higher spending on infrastructure and facilities. Digitalization, distance learning, and e-learning content are expected to play a significant role in the sector's growth.
UAE weather: WFH, online schooling announced amid heavy rain forecast
Dubai and other emirates in the UAE prepare for heavy rains. Dubai has asked govt staff to work from home while many emirates have activated online learning.
Here's why Elon Musk is footing this Indo-Canadian doctor's Rs 2 crore legal bill
Canadian physician Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill faced legal battles and censorship due to her COVID-related tweets, leading to lawsuits and investigations. She expressed skepticism about lockdowns and vaccination mandates, sparking criticism. Despite backlash, Dr. Gill filed a lawsuit against critics, which was dismissed under anti-SLAPP law. Elon Musk's X pledged to cover her legal fees, emphasizing free speech. However, critics argue that X's support contradicts its professed principles, as Dr. Gill's lawsuit aimed to suppress opposing views.
Byju’s vacates offices to cut costs, may give up Bengaluru HQ partially
Byju's is undergoing cost-cutting and restructuring by downsizing assets like offices and tuition centers. It aims to focus on top cities, generate revenue, and has identified assets overlapping with Aakash centres. Despite challenges, it initiated a rights issue to address issues.
Govt bullish on online gaming sector: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar said the government shall progress towards allowing safe and trusted permissible gaming once it settles in its third term after the 2024 general elections.
The Netflix model may just save India’s online learning apps
Byju’s rapid decline has put a big dampener on that excitement. Yet, online education is still a viable proposition in the world’s most-populous nation, though it’s the test-prep market that has real demand, not K-12 or coding.
JNU to start short-term online courses, developing infrastructure for e-learning: officials
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in India is planning to launch various short-term online learning courses as part of its entry into the e-learning sector. The university intends to develop infrastructure to support e-learning, particularly targeting students from underprivileged sections and rural areas. JNU has received a loan of INR 455 crore (approx. $61 million) for this initiative. The university is planning to introduce a massive open online course (MOOC) on Climate and Environment Protection as part of its undergraduate program on Indian Arctic Policy, with additional courses in international relations, political science, social sciences, and languages in the pipeline.
IP University announces online admissions for all programs from 1st Feb
IP University unveils its online admission process for 2024-25, introducing new programs, international student admissions, and plans for separate quotas. With an unchanged application fee and a focus on inclusivity, the university aims to expand with a proposed third campus and increased seats. The academic calendar, featuring offline CETs, ensures a smooth transition into the new session starting on August 1. Aspiring students are encouraged to explore the diverse opportunities and mark their calendars for the upcoming admission period.
12 top-selling Binoculars - Choose the right binoculars for your outdoor pursuits from all price ranges
Elevate your adventures with the best-selling binoculars that bring every detail closer. This collection caters to a diverse range of interests, ensuring that outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife observers, and sports fans alike can enjoy superior clarity and precision. Discover the joy of vivid details with these binocular options for you.
India's data centre market attracts USD 21 billion commitment in H1
Hyperscale data centres (DCs) dominated most of the investments with a share of about 89%, with colocation data centres accounting for the rest of 11%. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh dominated in attracting the investment commitments.
Pentagon's AI initiatives accelerate hard decisions on lethal autonomous weapons
Yhe Pentagon is intent on fielding multiple thousands of relatively inexpensive, expendable AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026 to keep pace with China.
US political speech far more negative since Trump rise: Study
Swiss researchers have found a clear trend in US political debate since former president Donald Trump entered the political stage. They used machine learning to analyze nearly a quarter of a billion quotes from politicians from millions of news articles published over a decade. The data showed a significant increase in negativity in June 2015, the month Trump launched his first presidential campaign.
No distance or online courses, autonomy to hire staff: UGC regulations for foreign varsities
In a detailed guideline, UGC said that the foreign universities will be required to seek prior approval from UGC before starting new courses. Campuses of foreign universities in India shall have autonomy to recruit faculty and staff as per their recruitment norms, as per UGC regulations.
E-comm story over next 5-10 yrs around value lifestyle segment growth, want decent slice of that opportunity: Snapdeal CEO
Since Snapdeal has exited certain categories, the customer numbers and traffic are lower, but the platform is seeing 75 per cent of business from repeat customers, demonstrating buyer stickiness. On whether competition with deep pockets puts Snapdeal at a certain disadvantage, he said, "No, because the market is large and so there will be people looking for honest, good pricing with good control on quality. They will discover and keep coming back to us".
UGC to grant foreign degree equivalence; restricts online, distance mode and franchise agreement degrees
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared guidelines for the recognition of foreign educational degrees and the granting of equivalence, which restricts degrees acquired through distance, online mode or franchise arrangements. The UGC has also established criteria for recognizing qualifications from offshore campuses affiliated with foreign boards and foreign higher educational institutions.
TeamLease Edtech launches AI-powered work-integrated degree and career discovery platform Digivarsity
Digivarsity has already partnered with ten universities in India and over 150 employers to offer innovative work-linked degree programs. It enables students to make informed choices about their education and gain practical work experience alongside their college studies.
How online learning can power lifelong learning goals
The online education market in India is predicted to grow by 19.9% between 2022 and 2027, with skill development and employment as the key factors driving growth. Online learning has become more prevalent since the pandemic encouraged remote working and studying. The proliferation of high-speed internet and smart mobile devices has created a seamless medium for interactive learning experiences.
Allen Career Institute names Nitin Kukreja as CEO
Under Nitin's leadership, Allen Career Institute will focus on delivering a digital-first consumer experience at scale, expanding Allen’s reach from 3.0 lakh students to 2.5 crore students
UGC bars Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies from offering distance learning, online courses
The UGC has barred noted business school Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) from offering distance learning and online programmes due to gross violation of norms, an official said on Tuesday. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also cautioned potential students against taking admission in any course offered by the institute.
UGC chief highlights guidelines for foreign universities setting up campuses in India
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday said foreign universities setting up campuses in India can only offer full-time programmes in physical mode and not online or distance learning.
Mandatory for HEIs offering online, distance courses to create students' Academic Bank of Credit IDs: UGC
The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) IDs, as envisaged in the new National Education Policy (NEP), is a national-level facility to promote flexibility of curriculum frameworks and interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary academic mobility of students across the higher educational institutions (HEls) in the country with an appropriate "credit transfer" mechanism.
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