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Saras, a one-of-its-kind institution dedicated solely to AI education, announces its official launch in India Saras AI Institute, founded by Anil Singh, offers specialised online degree programmes, industry expert educators, personalised coaching, and integrates compassion. This state-approved institution, with a unique curriculum and innovative approach, a...
04 Jul, 2024, 05.37 PM ISTIndia has the second-highest open access quantum computing users after US, says IBM executive In an interview to ET, Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM Quantum, said he saw big opportunities for India to become a pioneer in quantum computing in use cases as varied as sustainability and green hydrogen, efficiency of CO2 recapture process or ...
02 Jul, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTHow to fix skilling the competition Legislation is needed to bring parity in working conditions among blue- and white-collar workers. Where this is not possible - for instance, in construction - wages must adjust to the harshness of outdoor work. Industry also has to commit more towar...
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View: Some suggestions for systemic improvements to minimise, or stop, future NEET-NET-type leaks Recent events have put the National Testing Agency (NTA) under scrutiny due to the leakage of the NEET-UG test paper, impacting admission to medical colleges. With over 2 million students taking the NEET exam annually for around 1 lakh competitive s...
23 Jun, 2024, 11.15 PM ISTIndia major potential partner for Europe, potential in high tech, digital services: Estonia Estonia sees India as a major potential partner for Europe, focusing on high technology, digital services, and cyber security. Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the growing collaboration between the t...
19 Jun, 2024, 07.13 PM ISTKarnataka contributes 22% to global R&D, says IT Minister Priyank Kharge Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state is at the forefront of innovation, contributing 22 per cent to global R&D, and is leading in areas such as technology services. The state government is striving to make not just Karnat...
19 Jun, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's Birthday Today: From education to job, lesser-known facts about the Nehru-Gandhi scion turning 54 Rahul Gandhi, turning 54 today on June 19, is a prominent Congress leader and member of India's influential Gandhi family. His career challenges the ruling BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Born into a legacy of Indian Prime Ministers, Rahul Gan...
19 Jun, 2024, 11.11 AM ISTIndian universities allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign varsities: UGC Indian universities and higher education institutions will be allowed to offer biannual admissions twice a year, similar to foreign universities. The two admission cycles will be July-August and January-February from the 2024-25 academic session. Th...
11 Jun, 2024, 06.46 PM ISTSri Lanka approves Starlink's satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivity In his post, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative potential of this move for Sri Lanka, particularly for the country's youth.
08 Jun, 2024, 10.55 AM ISTUnclaimed shares moved to IEPF, a govt fund? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get back shares Unclaimed shares: If you have found that your shares have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) then do not worry. You can get these shares back from the IEPF Authority by filling up the online IEPF-5 e-form. However befo...
03 Jun, 2024, 10.16 AM ISTMizuho is in talks to buy KKR’s part stake in fintech company InCred According to latest discussions, global investment firm KKR may sell around 10% stake in Mumbai-based tech-driven NBFC InCred but this may change depending on how the talks progress, sources told ET.
17 May, 2024, 06.01 AM ISTHygiene brand Pee Safe launches chatbot to increase awareness and help shoppers Pee Safe introduces PeePal, an AI-driven chatbot, to enhance personal hygiene shopping and educate consumers. With the global conversational AI market projected to reach $14 billion by 2025, PeePal aims to personalize the shopping experience and emp...
14 May, 2024, 03.19 PM ISTSouth side story: Can attractive sops turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs? Can a slew of attractive sops from the state government and a competitive workforce turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs, positioning the state as a healthy alternative to Bengaluru and Hyderabad? In addition to banks and automotive firms, manufacturing...
12 May, 2024, 10.34 AM ISTBrazilian payment company Ebanx set to start India operations with Yes Bank Ebanx helps nearly 300 brands process payments in multiple countries across Latin America and Africa. It now wants to enter India, which will be its first market in Asia. It will offer payments infrastructure for global brands looking to sell to Ind...
07 May, 2024, 12.13 PM ISTGoogle-backed Adda247 hires Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin as CEO of Skilling and Higher Education Business Adda247 appointed Bimaljeet Singh Bhasin as CEO to lead skilling and higher education business growth, with support from Google, Westbridge, and Info Edge. Bimal's vast experience will help expand offerings for over 40 million users preparing for va...
06 May, 2024, 01.49 PM ISTThere is a critical need for upskilling initiatives in India, says Pearson executive In an interview with ET’s Sreeradha Basu, Jane Baker, vice-president, Workforce Skills at learning company Pearson said India stands out as a leader in the global upskilling market due to its sheer volume of learners seeking to enhance their skills ...
16 Apr, 2024, 11.54 AM ISTInvestor funding in edtech drives behaviour which is not good for industry: Byju's Aakash CEO Byju's AESL's CEO Deepak Mehrotra raised concerns about investor-driven behavior in edtech, emphasizing the inadequacy of digital tools for medical and engineering aspirants. He highlighted the need to address new learners' requirements and discusse...
09 Apr, 2024, 12.49 PM ISTTourism and Hospitality Skill Council unveils report highlighting sector's demand and skill gap The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Sector Council (THSC) has released a report on the Demand And Skill Gap, estimating that 5.7 million youth could be trained to meet an expected incremental labor demand of 3 million workers between 2025-2028. Challe...
23 Mar, 2024, 11.19 AM ISTElderly care startup Kites Senior Care raises Rs 45 crore in funding from Ranjan Pai The funds will be used to deepen its presence in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, while also facilitating expansion into three additional cities across Southern India, the company said.
14 Mar, 2024, 11.00 AM ISTCurated Living buys student housing asset, completes foray into all regions This student housing facility, with around 1 lakh sq ft built-up structure and a total of 766 beds, started operating from November 1. The deal marks Curated Living Solution's first brownfield venture in the student housing vertical. Curated Living ...
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