EDUCATION
ISB alumni at centre of billion dollars deal
The alumni of the Indian School of Business (ISB) is at the centre stage of a one billion dollar deal between Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) and BYJU's. India's leading edtech startup BYJU's on Monday announced that it is acquiring AESL, an offline test prep leader.
Ahmedabad varsity to lead India in global climate initiative
This event is a part of a global project called Solve Climate By 2030, in association with Bard College in New York. Worldwide, from Australia to Kyrgyzstan, Colombia to Malaysia, and South Africa to Hungary, audiences will hear from local climate experts about steps that can really help the nation solve climate change, while creating much-needed jobs and income.
IIIT Hyderabad researcher designs flexible drone
Researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Hyderabad have unveiled a working prototype of a flexible drone that changes its shape to fit the size of package to be lifted.
Byju's to acquire Aakash Educational Services in nearly $1B deal
This partnership brings together two of the largest and most-trusted education brands in India - combining Aakash's pedagogy expertise in the test-prep segment with BYJU'S content and tech capabilities. After the integration, BYJU'S will make further investments to accelerate Aakash's growth.
IIT Hyderabad develops dual carbon alternative to lithium-ion batteries
The breakthrough model, developed by a team led by Dr Surendra Kumar Martha, eliminates the requirement of toxic, costly, and heavy transitional metals. This more sustainable and low-cost Dual carbon battery may find potential uses in high-voltage applications, sophisticated battery-run medical devices, regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles, and stationary grids.
Bihar government orders closure of schools, colleges till April 11
The decision was taken by the crisis management group of the state government after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar consulted officials at a high-level meeting on Saturday to consider shutting down the schools and colleges amid a surge in Covid-19 infections. Nitish has directed officials not to allow any large public gathering and put a cap on the number of marriage and birthday parties.
Covid effect: Maharashtra promotes all students in Class I-VIII without exams
"In view of the ongoing situation due to Covid-19, all state board students across Maharashtra state from Class 1st to Class 8th will be promoted to the next class without any examinations," Gaikwad said. However, the minister added that a decision is pending on conducting exams for the students in Class IX and Class XI and is expected soon.
Indian engineering student gets 25 international research offers (IANS Exclusive)
The Covid pandemic has affected education all over the globe, but in midst of all this disruption, an Indian mechanical engineering student has drawn over two dozen research offers in both sciences and mathematics from top institutions in the US, the UK, Europe and elsewhere.
13 St. Stephen's students test positive for Covid-19
The college administration while taking all necessary precautions has stopped all activities in the college campus for the time being. It also said the Dean of the residence has been informed and all Covid protocols are followed.
UP schools to now remain closed till April 11
On March 30, the state government had ordered the closure of schools for students up to Class 8 till April 4. The Yogi Adityanath government has laid strict instructions to follow the Covid protocols in schools for Classes 9 to 12.
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