Month: September 2021
** IIT-K introduces 4 eMasters programmes for professionals
The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) is launching four new post-graduate programmes through virtual learning to enable seamless e-learning for working professionals.
Announcing the launch of the new courses on Wednesday, Professor Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur, said that the course content would be delivered completely online and it would help upgrading the skills of working professionals with industry experience.
The eligibility for the courses is Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks. No GATE score is required.
Announcing the launch, Prof Karandikar said: “With the launch of eMasters, we have taken another step forward by providing degree credential programs that give working professionals access to our complete ecosystem of resources and knowledge. We are starting with four programmes this year and will add more soon. We strongly believe that a formal degree in leading industry-focused areas will be highly aspirational for working professionals. It will help enhance their domain expertise and get them to play a key role in India’s digital transformation journey.”
The 60 credit, 12 modules industry-focused curriculum offers completion timelines from one to three years. The credits earned during the programme can be transferred to an advanced degree at IIT Kanpur by a participant selected to pursue the advanced degree and subject to Senate approval.
“The postgraduate level programme will be offered in a hybrid delivery format in which the participants will learn online in an experiential format from IIT Kanpur faculty through the digital delivery platform ipearl.ai.,” said the director.
They will also have the opportunity to visit IIT Kanpur to meet faculty and experience campus life.
** Indian organisation shares Alternative Nobel with 3 others
Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE), an organisation working to protect the environment in India through the creative use of law and legal processes, was among the winners.
** Ali Fazal bags Best Actor nomination at Asia Content Awards by Busan International Film Festival
As per a statement, Ali bagged the nomination for his role of Ispit Nair in ‘Forget Me Not’, one of the four films in the ‘Ray’ anthology on Netflix.
** Six schools rebuilt with Indian grant inaugurated in Nepal
The six schools have been built under reconstruction grant assistance of the Government of India at a total cost of NPR 197 million (Rs 12,33,59,394), the Indian Embassy said in a statemen
** Techie couple leave IT business in US to help stray animals in India
Peepal Farm, multidimensional enterprise, houses stray animals and also runs a clinic to treat them. It also helps people of different countries to adopt animals from India and rescue strays.
A women-driven small scale social enterprise in Dhanotu village of Kangra district.
Peepal Farm, multidimensional enterprise, houses stray animals and also runs a clinic to treat them. It also helps people of different countries to adopt animals from India and works to rescue stray animals. Besides, the organisation also makes indigenous products by employing locals.
“We established this NGO in 2014 with a view to look after stray animals and give them shelter,” says CEO Robin Singh.
** Kohli first Indian to hit 10,000 runs in T20
Top batsman Virat Kohli has added another feather in his illustrious cap, becoming the first Indian and the fifth player in the sport to complete 10,000 T20 runs.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain reached the landmark in the Indian Premier League game against Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
** Haryana’s first butterfly survey in Aravalli
** UK adds Covishield to updated list of approved vaccine after India warning
** Former telecom prodigy, Sumant Kant Kaul launching Bliss GenX, a blessing for Wellness Seekers
The former Managing Director of Hitech Cellular and Paging Services, Sumant Kant Kaul is often credited for revamping the Indian Telecom Sector through his vision and his smart policies.
He made sure that technology reaches the poorest of poor and the underprivileged section of the society in our country and people are able to utilise these tools to connect and communicate with each other. The man, after creating a niche in the domain of the telecom industry is now ready to unleash a new era of modernisation through his four new upcoming stellar projects. The visionary entrepreneur has announced different projects which can give a new lease of life to various crumbling sectors in this post COVID era.