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Karnataka begins rollout of AI-ready KEO PCs, first batch of 2,000 units set for deploymentKarnataka has launched KEO, its own AI-ready personal computer initiative. The first 2,000 systems are being deployed in rural libraries an...
How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social mediaChief minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement in the assembly during his budget speech, citing prevention of the “adverse effects of in...
Microsoft President Smith visits Delhi govt school, launches plan to skill 20 lakh teachers in AIMicrosoft has launched a major initiative in India to train teachers in Artificial Intelligence. The program aims to skill twenty lakh teac...
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘When I am king, they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings…’Mark Twain, a celebrated American writer, emphasized that prosperity extends beyond food and shelter. He believed education is vital for a ...
Maharashtra govt asks all schools to start alumni associationsThe Maharashtra government has mandated all schools, including private and government-run, to establish alumni associations. These bodies, ...
Mizoram makes history as India’s first fully literate stateMizoram has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first fully literate state in India under the ULLAS initiative. Chief Minister L...
Britannica Education launches in India, to offer digital solutions for school learningBritannica Education launched 12 digital learning solutions in India, including Britannica School and Britannica Library. These subscriptio...
Bits & Bytes: Top developments from the tech industry this weekApple plans to switch all iPhones to OLED displays by 2025, moving away from LCDs. This change will exclude Japan's Sharp and Japan Display...
NTPC Bongaigaon, Bodoland Territorial Region join hands for skilling programmeThe cost of the entire initiative includes NTPC Bongaigaon contributing Rs.200 lakhs and BTR Government contributing Rs.150 lakhs towards t...
Digital reading has transformed the library business: Baker & Taylor’s Amandeep KocharClearing the pessimistic vibes around libraries disappearing, Baker & Taylor’s CEO explains how electronic content can give a new boost to ...
ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: HDFC Bank focuses on social interest marginHDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, created value and extended support to its various stakeholders in FY23. It provided banking...
Budget 2023: Education gets 'highest ever' allocation; share in GDP remains stagnant at 2.9%Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted that the "highest ever allocation" to the education sector would pave the way to transform In...
Centre mulls remedial steps for 50,000 panchayats, 84 reserved MP seatsSpecial resources and focus are set to be centred on 50,000 gram panchayats and 84 reserved parliamentary constituencies, especially areas ...
Bleetech runs a TV channel for the deafThe deaf in India have mostly come under the ignored communities of the society. To change this narrative, Bleetech Innovations’s digital p...
Facebook launches Digital Literacy Library in six languagesThe ready-to-use lessons in the Library are drawn from the Youth and Media team at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harva...
Knowledge should not be limited to literacy: Narendra ModiHe also wanted the youngsters to take a pledge for reading and also encourage others, adding a well read generation would help India grow.
Cyient launches digital library, literacy mission in Telangana schoolThe core aim of the library is to provide high-quality digital educational resources to more than 300 underprivileged students.
Reducing digital divide vital: PM Manmohan SinghLauding Kerala's pioneering efforts in achieving total e-literacy, PM Manmohan Singh said reducing digital divide was vital to improve live...
Financial literacy: Planning & effort required to include it in school curriculumThe debate on financial literacy is back on the table. The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) has formulated a draft nation...