Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) received an overall positive rating in the recent Vendor Assessment Report, based on a holistic assessment by Gartner Inc.[1]. The report gave TCS a high rating in technology/methodology. Additionally, it received positive reviews in the Product/Service, Support/Account Management, Pricing Structure, Strategy, and Business Viability categories. “We …

Sachin Sandhir, Founder and CEO of GenLeap shares his perspective on opportunities and obstacles in the Indian education system with FE Education Online. What’s the best thing about today’s education system? One of the best things is that it brings out the true essence of education. If you see, the university derives from “universitas” (Latin) …

Using state-of-the-art technology, Australian National University (ANU) biologist Dr Benjamin Schwessinger helps protect the biosecurity of Australia’s unique flora and agricultural industry. Today, Dr. Schwessinger’s work has earned him the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year. Describing his research, he says it’s “all about mushrooms”. “Mushrooms are extremely important to all of our ecosystems. …

NASA will hold a community town hall with Associate Administrator for Science Thomas H. Zurbuchen and his leadership team at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 17. The group will discuss NASA science program updates and share the status of the agency’s activities. Zurbuchen will spotlight new members of the Science Mission Leadership team, provide …

The Center will focus on thematic areas such as Mathematics and Astronomy in India, Indian Architectural Engineering, Indian Political and Economic Thought, and Indian Aesthetics and Grammatical Traditions. CHENNAI: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a Center for Indian Knowledge Systems. It was …

With a grant from the Algorand Foundation, Yale researchers are leading an interdisciplinary team of experts working to advance blockchain systems, while exploring their connections to economics and law. The $5.75 million grant over 5 years will fund PAVE: A Center for Privacy, Accountability, Verification and Economics of Blockchain Systems. The center will be led …

Lead researcher, Associate Professor Brad Wright, said the study of concussions in jockeys found that a new virtual reality tool and the measurement of blood biomarkers can help indicate when jockeys are fit to ride again. “Given the high incidence of concussions in the sports industry, improving tools to aid in the diagnosis and management …

Imagine coming home after a long day at work. Suddenly, a car comes out of a dark side street and turns right in front of you. Luckily, your self-driving car saw this vehicle long before it came into your line of sight and slowed down to avoid an accident. It may sound like magic, but …

Credit: metamorworks Shutterstock In September 2021, following regulatory action by the Chinese government against Edtech companies, a headline in The Diplomat magazine asked, “After government crackdown, what’s next for Chinese Edtech companies? At the time, the beneficiaries of China’s education problems were India’s own Edtech players. But 11 months later, amid layoffs and concerns from …

National Institute of Technology Delhi (NITD) held its 3rd convocation on Saturday, August 06, 2022. The ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan. The institute celebrated the achievements of 793 graduates, including 34 Ph.D., 567 B.Tech. , and 192 M.Tech. degrees. The Institute has awarded the President’s Gold Medal (8), Director’s Gold Medal (29), and Institute …

Northwestern announced that nine community projects will be funded this year through the Racial Equity and Community Partnerships Grants program. Launched in 2021, the program is designed to help nurture mutually beneficial partnerships between community organizations and Northwestern University representatives who address the root causes of racial inequality and work toward structural change. Northwestern’s Office …

The modern lifestyle characterized by overeating and poor exercise contributes to the global epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dysfunction of pancreatic β cells, together with insulin resistance, are the main causes of the pathogenesis of T2DM. Further analysis of the dynamic changes in β-cell number and function in T2DM and the mechanism …

Aligarh: To accelerate the digital empowerment of young people, free tablets and smart phones have been donated to deserving MBBS and BDS interns and postgraduate students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Faculty of Medicine ) under the Digishakti program of the government of Uttar Pradesh. Handing out the gadgets, Chief Guest, Mr. Gaurav Dayal …

A sculpture called Ruziniu, or the volunteer steers, has adorned the lawn of the Hefei campus of the University of Science and Technology of China for nearly 40 years. Given in 1983 by alumni of the class of 1978, it represents two oxen turning the Earth with all their might. The word for “lead” in …

Human footprints thought to date to the end of the last ice age have been discovered on the Air Force’s Utah Testing and Training Range (UTTR) salt flats by Cornell researcher Thomas Urban as part of future research. Urban and Daron Duke of the Far Western Anthropological Research Group were traveling to an archaeological hearth …

Bombay: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) today awarded Distinguished Alumnus Awards (DAA) to thirteen distinguished alumni of the institute. Since 2011, more than 70 alumni have received this prestigious award for their outstanding contribution to academia, business, entrepreneurship, public life, philanthropy and community service, bringing honor and pride in the institute …

BANDIPORA: The Bandipora Health Department organized a training day on the Hospital Management Information System (HMI) on Saturday. The training program was chaired by the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mr. Ashraf Hakak. Bandipora’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bashir Ahmad Khan was also present on the occasion. The program was …

Noida: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Redcliffe Labs, a unit of Redcliffe Lifetech in the USA, and PGICH, Noida, under which a free genetic counseling service will be launched in the medical genetics department of PGICH, Noida . Under the agreement, a dedicated Redcliffe Labs genetic counselor will counsel families with genetic …

Computers and smartphones have different types of memory, varying in speed and power efficiency depending on where in the system they are used. Typically, larger computers, especially those in data centers, use a lot of magnetic hard drives, which are less common in consumer systems today. The magnetic technology on which they are based offers …

New Delhi: Internshala Trainings celebrated World Youth Skills Day 2022 by organizing various hands-on learning sessions for Indian youth. The event aimed to encourage young Indians to upskill and become employable. The event started with an engaging session on internship preparation and CV writing with Singapore-based educator and entrepreneur Tripta Singh. She talked about various …

The team was announced as the overall winner of the Spaceport America Cup. Image: Spaceport America Cup. Alison Lockley, the team’s executive director and undergraduate engineering and science student, said: “It has been the most amazing and rewarding experience and I couldn’t be prouder. We overcame significant challenges to get here and it’s a testament …

Aligarh: “In a changing world where China has become more assertive in reshaping the global order, India has abandoned its conventional and traditional approach to diplomacy. It took a more dynamic, ambitious and risk-taking approach after 2014, and engaged with different countries, including neighbours, in a way never seen before,” remarked Mr. Syed Akbaruddin, retired …

Information Technology Learning Hub (ITLH), a fast-growing incubator that helps students learn coding and design (UI and UX) skills, has announced the start of its scholarship program. This program aligns with the philosophy of World Youth Skills Day, as this ITLH initiative is strategically channeled to create skilled professionals capable of …

Delhi: Mahindra Group today announced the launch of ‘The living history museum‘, a new world, a contemporary space at Mahindra Towers, Worli, Mumbai. More than a showcase of the past, the museum is designed to be a continuum into the future, linking the rich history of the past 75 years to its evolving present and …

Florida students will soon have the opportunity to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The Space-Earth Call will air live at 11:05 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 6 on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins will answer pre-recorded video questions from students at …

In the world third largest carbon emitter after China and the United States, India ranks seventh climate risk index. Unless India, along with some 200 other signatory countries to the Paris Agreement, is taking aggressive action to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, physical and financial losses from floods, droughts …

New Delhi: GITAM (Deemed to be) University, in association with Startup India, Northeastern University Center for Emerging Markets (NUCEM), Boston and Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE), Boston, has launched the coveted SmartIDEathon 2022 Challenge with more than 1,000 student teams from 27 states pitching startup ideas that could help build sustainable and resilient …

ALIGARH: Prominent geoscientists and national geoscience laureates discussed various “career prospects in geology and the way to get there” during an interactive session organized by the Department of Geology at the Muslim University of Aligarh. They shared their experiences and discussed career opportunities in research and industry and highlighted key points …

A potentially life-saving treatment containing venom from one of the world’s deadliest spiders is moving closer to human trials, thanks to a $23 million investment in a Brisbane startup. The drug candidate, which was developed by a research team from the University of Queensland, uses a molecule found in the venom of the K’gari funnel …

The first-ever Olympic Chess Torch Relay reached Maharashtra today and passed through major venues in Nagpur and Pune. The torch will reach Mumbai at 6:30 p.m. from where it will depart from Maharashtra to Goa tomorrow. As India celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence, the Chess Olympiad torch is being carried to 75 cities across …

Shirley Alexander, Michele Rumsey, Aunty Glendra Stubbs, and Leslie Loble were recognized for their achievements and contributions in the fields of education and technology, nursing and midwifery, and Indigenous leadership. Professor Shirley AlexanderDeputy Vice-Chancellor, Education and StudentsMember (AM) of the Order of Australia for service to higher education, particularly for innovation in teaching and learning …

New Delhi— KnowledgeHut upGrad, Leading Technology Skills Provider Based in Bangalore and part of Asia’s major Higher Edtech, upGradannounced the appointment of Pavane Chandra as Product Director for an immersive learning space. He brings 17 years of broad and rich experience in building customer-centric products in both B2B and B2C domains. In his new role …

NASA has awarded the Mission Services Contract (MESC), which consists of five individual contracts, to four companies to support highly specialized spaceflight and aircraft management services within the Flight Operations Branch at Johnson Space Agency Center in Houston. The combined maximum potential value of the contracts, including all options and incentives, is $103.4 million. The …

JAMMU: Sainik Welfare Department J&K celebrated its 70th awareness day here today. This year it was decided to deviate from tradition and celebrate Resurrection Day in border areas and remote locations among veterans, Veer Naaris, war widows and their dependents. Accordingly, a series of functions were held in Jammu (Bishnah), RS Pura (Satrayian), Udhampur (Pacheri), …

Monash University researchers partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Innovation Team to design, implement and deliver Limitless – a a year funded by the World Health Organization, aimed at stimulating youth innovation around the fight against COVID-19. The IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network, supporting National Red …