New Delhi, July 10: RSI-India, supported by the Adani Group, has announced efforts to encourage scientific learning and nurture the next generation of Indian scientists through advanced educational opportunities and research exposure. The initiative aims to identify and support talented students by providing them with access to mentorship, innovation platforms, and opportunities to engage with scientific research. Through its programmes, RSI-India seeks to strengthen India’s…
University of Sydney awarded Australia-India grant for landmark music partnership
Musicians from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with musicians from India’s Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts at the 2024 Australia-India Youth Dialogue: l-r, Lu Liu (Sydney Con), Vladimir Gorbach (Sydney Con), Bindu Subramaniam (CEO of SaPa), Ambi Subramaniam (CCO of SaPa), Pirashanna Thevarajah (Sydney Con), and SaPa Academy students Aditya Ravidas and Sakethram Phani Vedala. Photo: Tim Dwyer/University of Sydney. July 10: The University of Sydney has been awarded a 2026 Maitri Grant to support a…
Assam Govt Flags Teacher Shortage and Low Student Enrolment in Assembly
Guwahati, July 10: The Assam government has informed the state Assembly that more than 60,000 teaching positions remain vacant across schools, while over 30,000 schools have an enrolment of around 30 students each. The government said the figures highlight key challenges facing the state’s education sector, including teacher availability and declining student numbers in several schools. Officials stated that efforts are being taken to address…
New Technology to Help Predict Landslide Risks in Himalayan Region
Mandi, July 8: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) have developed an operational landslide early warning system to improve disaster preparedness in the Indian Himalayan region. The newly developed system will help monitor landslide risks and provide timely alerts, allowing authorities and communities to take preventive action before major incidents occur. The Himalayan region often faces landslide threats due to heavy…
Mizoram University Museum Gains National Recognition for Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
July 7: The Natural History Museum of Mizoram University has been awarded the Designated Repository status, recognising its contribution towards preserving and documenting the region’s rich biological diversity. The recognition allows the museum to function as an authorised facility for the conservation, storage, and management of biological specimens collected during scientific research and biodiversity studies. The new status is expected to strengthen research activities by providing…
ASCI Launches One-Year PG Diploma in Sustainable Collectives Management with Tribhuvan Sahkari University Affiliation
Hyderabad, July 7 : The Administrative Staff College of India has launched a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Collectives Management , affiliated with Tribhuvan Sahkari University, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. Tribhuvan Sahkari University was formerly known as the Institute of Rural Management Anand . The programme comes at a time when India is strengthening its…
Jharsuguda School Bus Stuck in Mud; Students Rescued Safely
July 6 (UDN):A school bus carrying students got stuck in thick mud in Jharsuguda district after continuous rainfall turned a temporary earthen road into a slippery stretch. The bus became stranded when its wheels sank into the slush while travelling to school. However, all students on board were safely rescued, and no injuries were reported. Locals and authorities quickly responded to the situation and helped…
Another Global Milestone for MAHE as Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha Earns Prestigious FAAN Fellowship
Manipal, July 06: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, congratulates Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha, Professor and Dean, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal, who has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) as part of its distinguished Class of 2026 Fellows. The American Academy of Nursing announced the 2026 Class…
Four Exams Per Year for Odisha Students from Class 3 to 8
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): The school education system in Odisha is set to undergo a significant change, with students from Classes 3 to 8 expected to appear for four examinations in a year under a new academic evaluation framework. According to recent updates, the reform aims to make the assessment process more continuous and comprehensive, shifting away from reliance on a single or limited set…
OP Jindal Global University Hosts Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 6 (UDN): OP Jindal Global University successfully hosted the Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo, bringing together eminent academics, policymakers, and representatives from leading institutions of higher education from both countries. The forum served as a platform to strengthen academic cooperation between India and Japan, with discussions centred on expanding joint research initiatives, enhancing student and faculty exchange programmes, and deepening…