IIT Guwahati collaborates with Hester Biosciences Limited to develop vaccine against COVID-19
GUWAHATI/AHMEDABAD : Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is collaborating with Hester Biosciences Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to work on the vaccine development against COVID-19. The agreement between the two parties was signed on 15th April 2020. The vaccine will be based on recombinant avian paramyxovirus based vector platform. The recombinant avian […]
Read More →ADOHM has made its Sales Suite license free for 3-6 months for Businesses to afloat in Corona Pandemic
Bangalore, India– In unprecedented times like this, where COVID-19 has contaminated human lives as well as the entire global economic state, a large number of businesses continue to struggle in terms of meeting lead generation targets due to the suspension of traditional, in-person activities. To stay afloat during this time of uncertainty, organizations must recognize […]
Read More →Sharda University and MESC(Media and Entertainment Skills Council) Organized Webinar on “HoloSuit”
Delhi NCR,: Educational Institutes/Universitiesshut down, examinations postpone, and students & teachers are confined to their homes, leading to everything moving to online in the age of COVID-19.Sharda University, one of the largest State Private Universities in North India with 63 acres of the sprawling campus has started a series of Webinars for students and as […]
Read More →University of Hyderabad PhD Admissions 2020-21: 311 seats for PhD & 133 seats for MPhil
Hyderabad: University of Hyderabad (UoH), a central university, has announced Entrance Examinations 2020-21 for admission to various courses for Academic Year 2020-21. The university has notified admissions to the following programmes: MSc, MTech, MBA, MA, MPhil, PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD programmes and others. Total Seats for MPhil and PhD Programmes: The seats for PhD Admission for […]
Read More →UGC committee recommends Academic Session from September 2020 instead of July, Online Exams if Possible
New Delhi: In a bid to control academic activities damaged by Corona Virus outbreak, the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Committee on Examinations and Academic Calendar for the Universities has recommended that the admission process will start from 1 to 31 August 2020. Due to spread of COVID 19, there are chances of a further extension […]
Read More →Edu-tech Platform Bada Business Gains Massive Popularity as Entrepreneurs Seek Professional Help In Sailing through the COVID 19 Crisis
New Delhi : Leading edu tech platform Bada Business which offers valuable skills to help entrepreneurs scale up their enterprises is witnessing a surge in popularity as entrepreneurs seek professional help in reinventing their businesses and keeping them profitable during the COVID 19 crisis. Led by Asia’s top business coach and ace motivational speaker Dr […]
Read More →VMC paves the way forward with “Learn From Home” through its Online Live Classes
Lucknow : While the world is grappling with Coronavirus and the economy has hit a pause, certain sections of society such as students need to continue preparing for some of the toughest competitive exams like JEE & NEET. With the restrictions on conducting Classroom programs, most institutes are trying to find ways to teach students […]
Read More →IIT Mandi Catalyst selects nine startups to disburse Rs. 2 Crore under the NIDHI Seed Support System programme
MANDI : IIT Mandi Catalyst, the first technology-based incubator in Himachal Pradesh, has selected nine startups to disburse Rs. 2 Crore under the NIDHI Seed Support System programme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). NIDHI seed support system is a sponsored programme of DST to provide financial assistance to the startups with promising […]
Read More →Honoured Collaboration for Bhartiya Skill Development University with MHRD Central Govt- ESessions for students
Jaipur:School of entrepreneurship skills, BSDU with other IIC’s across India is glad to announce its association with MHRD and AICTE, Govt of India to start e-sessions as e-activities for the students to reduce the differences caused due to inability to attend their regular classes due to national lockdown.Since all Higher Education Institutions are closed as per […]
Read More →Popcorn Furniture organizes mental health webinar
New Delhi : Popcorn Furniture, India’s largest educational furniture manufacturing company, held a webinar on combating anxiety and fear amid the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents, children and adults. The online seminar was part of the company’s month-long campaign to spread awareness about mental wellbeing. The session was hosted by Ms Deepika Goyal, Founder and Director, […]
Read More →Sewage monitoring could provide an early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks
Estimating virus concentrations The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus, does not readily spread through sewage and wastewater systems. However, non-infectious genetic residues of the virus, not unlike other microbes, can remain in wastewater systems in the locations where infected people go to the toilet. Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, […]
Read More →Study shows that COVID 19 may affect the Central Nervous System causing loss of smell and taste
Scientists of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID 19 virus SARS-CoV-2 highlighting that loss of smell and taste of infected patients makes their entire Central Nervous System (CNS) and the underlying structures in the brain more prone to viral infection with devastating effects. Dr. Surajit Ghosh and […]
Read More →IIT Tirupati invites applications for Admission to PhD and MS (Research) July-2020 Semester
Tirupati: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Tirupati has invited applications from eligible candidates for Admission to PhD and MS (Research) July 2020 Semester. Key Dates: The last date for submission of applications is 10 May 2020(Sunday). Research Areas: Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Sciences & Humanities and Social […]
Read More →IIT Madras-incubated StartupDevelops ‘Smart Bin System’ to prevent COVID-19 Spread
CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated StartupAntariksh Waste Ventures has developed an IoT-enabled ‘Smart Bin System’ to prevent the spread COVID-19 through waste generated at CVPs (Contagion Vulnerable points – primarily Hospitals, Clinics, Public Bins, Quarantine Zones). Called ‘AirBin,’ It enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels and clearances through IoT systems. This smart bin […]
Read More →Stand out With Quality Legal Education From NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
MUMBAI : The principles of justice, equality and fairness are the parameters of benchmark when it comes to development of society with sound credentials. This can happen only if there are individuals with a strong sense of determination to ensure timely remedy for problems. Hence, legal professionals have an extremely crucial role to play when […]
Read More →“TechGig launches ‘Assess Online’ for schools to support online assessment during COVID-19 crisis for free”
New Delhi : The online classes have become a preferred way to facilitate school learning amid the COVID-19 lockdown, but surprisingly 33% teachers are unsure about the ‘discipline’ factor in such classes, highlights a TechGig survey. These teachers are doubtful if the students are attentive in their online class and how much concepts do students imbibe […]
Read More →Team led by IIT Bombay student develops low-cost mechanical ventilator Ruhdaar
The Government has said that “the COVID-19 infection curve has begun to flatten and that the outbreak is under control”. According to the Health Ministry, among those getting infected, around 80% will experience only mild illness, around 15% will need oxygen support and the remaining 5% who get critical or severe will need ventilators. Ventilators […]
Read More →Atal Bihari Vajpayee – IIITM, Gwalior releases PhD Admission July-Dec 2020
New Delhi: Atal Bihari Vajpayee (ABV)-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior, invites applications for admission to Full-Time PhD Programmes. The PhD Admission is available in the following research areas: Engineering, Management and Applied Science. All applicants must have a valid GATE/NET (LS/JRF) score. Key Dates: Opening of online application interface – 27 […]
Read More →Katha remains ‘in story’ on Kindle
New Delhi : Katha has been ‘in story’ since 1988. For nearly three decades, Kathakaar, the children’s publishing programme at Katha, has been harnessing the power of stories to spark curiosity and compassion in children across the world. Using engaging visuals and imaginative narrations, Katha’s children’s books offer ways of exploring similarities and differences existing […]
Read More →IIT Madras-incubated Education-Tech Startup GUVI raises Rs. 6 Crore Funding
CHENNAI :GUVI (www.guvi.io), a startup incubated by IIT Madras and CIIE.CO-IIM Ahmedabad, has raised Rs. 6 Crore in its Pre-series A Round of funding from Education Catalyst Fund, an education focused venture capital fund managed by CBA Capital. An integrated ed-tech platform providing course contents in vernacular languages as well, GUVI has a deep penetration […]
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