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Does your loan fulfil the AA criteria?

A good loan must fulfil the AA criteria: it should 'add' to assets or income and should be 'appropriate', meaning EMI shouldn't exceed one-third of income

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for projects worth Rs 13,000 cr on Feb 20

In a boost to the education sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate campuses of three IIMs -- Jammu, Bodh Gaya and Visakhapatnam -- and lay the foundation stone of several projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore on Tuesday. The projects which will be dedicated include a permanent campus of IIT Bhilai, IIT Tirupati, IIT Jammu, IIITDM Kancheepuram; Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) - a pioneer skill training institute on advanced technologies - in Kanpur; and two campuses of Central Sanskrit University in Uttarakhand's Devprayag and in Agartala, Tripura. "In a significant step towards upgrading and developing education and skilling infrastructure across the country, the prime minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of several projects worth about Rs 13,375 crore," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said. "He will also inaugurate 20 new buildings for Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 13 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) buildings across t

Traditional cooking practices in northeast pose more health risks than LPG

An IIT Mandi study found that traditional cooking practices that use biomass fuel in northeast Indian states lead to alarming health risks compared to LPG-using kitchens

Logicknots ties up with NSDC, IIT to elevate semiconductor design education

Software startup Logicknots on Thursday said it has collaborated with the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati to elevate semiconductor design and verification education. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed on Thursday in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a statement said. According to the statement, the partnership aims to launch online courses to skill the nation's future semiconductor design engineers. Amidst a booming global semiconductor market, expected to surpass USD one trillion by 2030, Logicknots' initiative promises to fill the critical skill gap in the industry, it stated. Logicknots' Founder Hemant Vats said "our collaboration is set to redefine semiconductor education, making it more accessible and aligned with industry needs, thereby contributing to India's

Third offshore campus of IIT likely to be set up in Sri Lanka: Report

The third offshore campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is likely to be set up in Sri Lanka, according to sources. The proposal for an IIT in Sri Lanka was announced last November in the 2024 Budget unveiled by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who also serves as the finance minister. According to sources, the Sri Lankan government is in touch with IIT Madras for the ambitious project. A high-level delegation had recently visited the Chennai campus to discuss the future roadmap. The talks are on and the campus is likely to come up in Kandy, a source said. The delegation also visited the Research Park at the campus and interacted with officials about possible areas of engagement, the source added. The Indian government had announced that opportunities for admission to the IITs in India will be provided to meritorious Sri Lankan students from the 2017-18 academic sessions onwards. If the plan for the Sri Lanka campus comes through, it will be IIT

Drone Didi: IIT Mandi training women to become 'kisan drone operators'

Several women in Himachal Pradesh are receiving training to operate drones for agricultural purpose with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi launching "Drone Didi", a one-of-its-kind skill development programme. According to officials, the agricultural drone applications will save time and pesticide and are very cost-effective. This will also reduce the impact of pesticides on human health. Participants are being trained to leverage drone technology for enhanced agricultural practices. "Our vision is to create a paradigm shift in agricultural practices through the empowerment of women. By integrating skill development with drone technology, we are not just training women to become proficient 'kisan drone operators' but are also paving the way for them to emerge as leaders and entrepreneurs in this field. "The aim is to expand its reach, enhance technological capabilities, and continuously evolve to meet the dynamic and operational demands of agriculture and ...

IIT KGP, Ericsson announce cooperation for joint research in AI, tech

IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson have forged a significant partnership aimed at advancing research in artificial intelligence (AI), computer technology, and radio communication, an IIT KGP spokesperson said on Saturday. Through this long-term cooperation, researchers from both institutions will join forces to delve into AI and distributed computer technology, with a focus on laying the groundwork for 6G networks, she added. The collaboration between IIT Kharagpur and Ericsson involves the signing of two agreements, paving the way for joint research endeavours. A recent symposium on radio and network research hosted by the institute provided a platform for leaders from Ericsson Research and IIT Kharagpur to engage in discussions regarding the future of networks and communication. Professor Virendra Kumar Tewari, director of IIT Kharagpur, emphasised the importance of this collaboration in driving technological innovation in India and positioning the country as a leader in the digital real

Higher education: Struggle or promise?

To realise the potential of our higher education system, policy must do less to achieve more, and reflect its diversity

E-commerce firm Meesho recruits 150 during campus hiring, to take in more

Recruitments reflect 'robust road map for 2024', says Meesho, which is an e-commerce firm backed by SoftBank

Mahua Moitra calls out UP CM Yogi Adityanath over IIT-BHU rape case

IIT-BHU gangrape case: Opposition parties have targeted Yogi Adityanath government over the law and order situation in the state

IIT-P, TeamLease Edtech, and NSDC join hands to improve employability

Under the collaboration, the institutions will provide the option of Work-linked Hybrid Degree Programs to every student who aspires to graduate from IIT Patna

19,190 vacancies filled up in central universities, IITs, IIMs: Minister

The minister said that the number of vacancies in various faculty cadres is dynamic depending on recruitment, resignation and student strength

Enough jobs exist for smart people: Info Edge's Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Bikhchandani said there is no funding winter for good companies, and there never was

Low-cost higher education

A paradigm shift in mindset is necessary to ensure more options for those who face a choice between low-cost college education and none at all

CEED, UCEED 2024: Registration process to end today at official website

The UCEED 2024 and CEED 2024 admit cards will be uploaded on the official website on January 5, 2024 and the test will be conducted on January 21, 2024. Registration to end today

Students get placement jitters as IT majors slow down campus hiring

Most of the big-ticket IT players are loath to recruit from Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutes

IIT-BHU student allegedly molested, stripped by 3 motorcycle-borne men

A student of IIT-BHU was allegedly molested and stripped by three motorcycle-borne men, who also recorded a video of the act, near her hostel here, police said on Thursday. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) students on Thursday held a protest. They claimed outside elements were involved in the incident and demanded that outsiders be banned from entering the campus. According to a complaint lodged by the woman, she was out with a friend on Wednesday night. They were near the Karman Baba temple when three men came there on a motorcycle and forcibly took her to a corner and gagged her after separating her from her friend. The accused then stripped the woman, made a video of her and clicked photos. They let her go after 15 minutes and took her phone number, the complaint stated. On the basis of the woman's complaint, an FIR has been registered under Section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code and under provisions of the IT A

Govt starts hackathon to fight dark patterns on e-commerce websites

Dark patterns are defined as practices or deceptive design patterns using user interface/user experience interactions on any platform, designed to mislead or trick users

Assam's unsettled legacy

In the decades since Independence, Assam's relationship with India, its neighbouring regions, and its political dynamics has been shaped by the enduring aftermath of World War II

IIT Mandi, France's INRIA develop AI for structural assessment of bridges

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi and National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (INRIA) in France have developed advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and signal processing techniques to accurately predict structural health of bridges and other structures. These AI-based algorithms have broad applications, not limited to bridges alone, and can be extended to structures such as ropeways, buildings, aerospace structures, transmission towers, and various infrastructure elements requiring periodic health assessments and protection measures, the researchers claimed. According to officials, there are over 13,500 bridges across India. "These structures undergo natural ageing due to environmental factors like temperature fluctuations, and water and air exposure, compounded by heavy road traffic. Traditionally, assessing bridge conditions has relied on visual inspections, a method considered inadequate by experts. "It falls short in detecting