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Students show high AI exposure but limited understanding: Report
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (354+ words) Mumbai: The awareness about artificial intelligence (AI) is high among high school students in Mumbai, but their understanding about it is limited, highlighting a gap between exposure and real learning, a report has found. According to a joint report by…...
IIT Madras launches new AI courses on SWAYAM Plus platform
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (240+ words) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced three new artificial intelligence courses on its SWAYAM Plus platform, as part of efforts to expand access to foundational AI skills. AI for Aspiring Engineers, IIT Madras has developed these…...
Think Edu 2026: Institutions must adapt to AI disruption, says NAAC Director
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (262+ words) At a discussion on the topic 'Raising the Bar: Building a quality-driven Gen Next', with Abhay Meganathan, vice chairman of Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Kannabiran emphasised the importance of redefining student experiences and outcomes to suit these new-age learners. As India's…...
Carpe diem meet the AI challenge
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (801+ words) BENGALURU: Despite Bengaluru being the IT capital of India, industry experts, whose companies are based in the city, are worried over the lack of AI talent among job seekers and youngsters who graduate from premier engineering degrees including Computer Science,…...
Robotics and click chemistry open a new frontier in antibiotic discovery
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (209+ words) A team of researchers has demonstrated how advanced robotics combined with click chemistry can dramatically accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics, offering renewed hope in the global battle against drug-resistant infections, according to News-Medical. The urgency of this work is…...
Prayoga Institute to host Turing Award laureate Jeffrey D. Ullman for interactive mathematics session
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) The Prayoga Institute of Education Research, a DSIR-recognised institution, will host an interactive session with Turing Award laureate Prof. Jeffrey D. Ullman, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Stanford University, on January 9, 2026, in Bengaluru." The session aims to present mathematics as…...
2025 Tech trends: AI emerges as the key game changer
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (235+ words) Like every year, 2025 saw major technology innovations, with artificial intelligence leading the change. AI became a key part of almost every device, shaping how people use technology in daily life. From smartphones to home appliances, AI was everywhere. The biggest…...
NCERT's class 7 math textbook sheds light on India's ancient mathematical legacy
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) In a notable revision for the academic year, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced an updated Class 7 mathematics textbook that emphasises India's early contributions to algebra and geometry." The volume, titled Ganita Prakash (Part 2), includes…...