Education

From clearing CA in her first attempt to learning how to drive, paraglide, and swim, Mumbai's Shilpa Mehta Jain has proved her mettle despite being affected by polio. Read how she braved the challenges that came her way.

Academic and social entrepreneur Dr Brij Kothari is the pioneer behind Same Language Subtitling, a tool hailed the world over for its ability to improve literacy. Here’s how his initiative Billion Readers, or BIRD, is set to transform one billion lives.

AICTE has announced a virtual internship where interested candidates will get access to IBM SkillsBuild. Read on to know the duration, number of seats and last date to apply.

DRDO has invited applications for its annual innovation contest Dare to Dream for individuals and startups that aim to promote research in AI, machine learning, and more. Check your eligibility and how to apply.

IAS Divya Mittal has curated a list of technology tools that aspirants can use to crack competitive exams like IIT and UPSC, making their process organised and their preparation successful.

IIT Kharagpur has announced an eight-week free online course on 5G technology. Interested students also have the option to get certified. Read on for more details.

Handmade by local artisans, Pune-based startup Toy Trunk designs ecofriendly toys for children that aid motor and cognitive skill development.

IISc Bangalore has launched a new PG-level advanced certification programme in Micro and Nanoelectronics. Check your eligibility and how to apply here.

Central Square Foundation, a non-profit organisation, is working towards transforming the school education system in India by improving learning outcomes for all children as per NIPUN Bharat Mission guidelines.

IIT Kharagpur announced 12-week online course on Deep Learning in Visual Computing. The college will issue e-certificates for a fee of Rs 1,000, and will especially benefit engineering students.