IIT-Delhi sets up sponsored research parks for research worth Rs 700cr

IIT-Delhi sets up sponsored research parks for research worth Rs 700cr

November 21st, 2021

Now they can now develop these state-of-the-art technologies indigenously, he added. In addition to this, the Indian Navy, Ashoka University, National Law University Delhi (NLUD), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD), Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam (IIPE) and the Bharat Heavy Electricals have also signed MoUs with IIT-D to establish avenues of engagement with industry, transfer knowledge and create value.

[Sustainability Agenda] How these teenagers are changing the way we talk about climate crisis

November 18th, 2021

Intending to do something about it, Anushree and Tisya started Nitara (means deeply rooted in Hindi) in June 2021. Nitara is an intersectional youth initiative that undertakes various projects under the domains of environment and climate justice, equitable education, and social welfare.

QS Asia University Rankings 2022: Ashoka University ranks first in ‘International Faculty’ across all 118 Indian varsities

November 5th, 2021

Ashoka University has been ranked among the top five private Universities in India in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Asia University Rankings 2022. It has also secured top rank among all Indian Universities on the 'International Faculty' indicator. Published annually, QS Asia University Rankings highlights the top universities in Asia, each year.

Ashoka University conference puts spotlight on increasing opportunities in higher education for students with dyslexia

October 29th, 2021

“Worldwide there is a rapidly growing understanding of Dyslexia and how to support learners with Dyslexia to achieve their potential. We’re glad to create this momentum in India. This conference not only aimed at opening the dialogue amongst the stakeholders at higher education institutions and corporate workspaces, but also to highlight the creative and intellectual strengths people with Dyslexia bring to any organization,” Reena Gupta, Director, Office of Learning Support, Ashoka University, said.

Where do Indian states stand in ensuring access to education and healthcare?

October 26th, 2021

Not all roads lead to DU

October 25th, 2021

If a student fails to get into the University of Delhi based on marks alone, they have enough career options, in public and private universities, to explore in terms of opportunities, resources, faculty and placements.

Why there’s a growing demand for Liberal Arts and the emerging careers in this field

September 7th, 2021

Three academics, an advertising professional and an all-rounder shared their life lessons at a virtual discussion on Liberal Arts: Emerging Careers in Humanities. The chat was part of CampusToCareer 2020, an ongoing webinar series by ABP Education.

Ashoka University Awarded Prestigious Advanced E-LEAD Certification For Excellence In Online Teaching By QS I.GAUGE

September 4th, 2021

New Delhi: Ashoka University today announced that it has been awarded Advanced E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (Adv E-LEAD) certification from QS I.GAUGE, the India specific rating agency for the Quacquarelli Symonds, London. The E-LEAD certification assesses preparedness of institutions on various indicators such as student-faculty engagement, virtual sessions, and presence of a robust Learning Management System; and all of these elements supported and managed by a team of IT experts or solution providers that are guided by a comprehensive IT policy and best practices to ensure adequate infrastructure is provided for seamless online education delivery.

Y-Combinator backs AI powered personal knowledge base startup Synth

August 24th, 2021

Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator Y Combinator has invested $125,000 in Synth, an AI startup for knowledge workers as part of the Y-Combinator’s Summer 21 batch. Synth is an app that captures all the relevant information you consume – text, audio, video in 1-click and makes it easy to search and retrieve the information you want and use it anywhere.

Experts Say Its ‘Too Early To Declare A Third Wave’ Amid Rise Of Covid In Some States

August 4th, 2021

The rise in fresh Covid cases and the effective reproduction number indication of how fast an infection spreads — in many states is worrying but don’t panic. Instead, mask up and get vaccinated, say experts, stressing that it is too early to declare the beginning of a new wave.

Kerala’s managed well so far, needs scientific approach to unlocking: Experts

August 4th, 2021

Even though Kerala’s high Covid numbers has prompted questions about the much-lauded Kerala model of Covid management, public health experts seem to agree that the state’s health system seems well in control of the situation.

Globalisation tripled India GDP but workers have been left out: Economist

July 31st, 2021

Why privacy protection alone won’t help against illegal surveillance

July 27th, 2021

The recent allegations and reports by Arsenal Consulting and Amnesty International on targeted electronic surveillance of selected activists, politicians, journalists, businessmen and even scientists are disconcerting, to say the least. Not only does the sophistication of the attacks engender a sense of resigned helplessness, but the incidents — if true — also have a chilling effect on personal and civil liberties that are crucial for a democracy to function. What is even more worrisome is that there seems to be a significant veiled popular opinion — among friends and families — that justifies such transgressions in the name of national security.

Pegasus scandal shows that intelligence gathering urgently needs parliamentary oversight in India

July 24th, 2021

Interview: Gilles Verniers on the pressing need to study Indian politics between elections

July 24th, 2021

This week the team at the Trivedi Centre for Political Data at Ashoka University unveiled its latest resource: A political career tracker, allowing anyone to follow the trajectory of election candidates for national polls as well as those of 20 states, going all the way back to 1962. The resource is only the latest in a series of tools and databases that have been made available by the Centre, where Belgian political scientist Gilles Verniers is co-director.