Learning by experience, we are closing gaps in NAAC: UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Learning by experience, we are closing gaps in NAAC: UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Experience has taught caution to the officials at the helm of the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC). After facing allegations of bribery and bias in its grading process at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF)-Deemed to be University in Andhra Pradesh, major revamp has been announced … Read more

IIMB students shadow industry leaders for hands-on experience

IIMB students shadow industry leaders for hands-on experience

For a long time now, educators have been advocating to bridge the gap between industry and academia. To provide students with hands-on experience of professional set-ups or meet industry leaders, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) launched a unique initiative called ‘Shadow a leader’ earlier this month in this regard.  This idea, conceived by … Read more

Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi

Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi

Student volunteers at the Maharaja’s College ground, the main venue of the Kerala School Sports & Games 2024, in Kochi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Standing guard under a sweltering sun at the fence separating the turf from the gallery at the Maharaja’s College ground, Salvin P.J. and Suryadev P.S., Class 9 students … Read more

Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre to reopen with state-of-the-art upgrades to enhance elephants’ welfare and visitor experience

Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre to reopen with state-of-the-art upgrades to enhance elephants’ welfare and visitor experience

The revamped Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottoor in Thiruvananthapuram. Flanked by the Neyyar reservoir and nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, the tranquil village of Kottoor is set to welcome visitors to the Elephant Rehabilitation Centre near Kappukadu, reopening to the public on Friday after a major facelift. The state-of-the-art centre features 50 … Read more

The Human Touch: Enhancing Patient Experience in an Increasingly Digital World – ET HealthWorld

The Human Touch: Enhancing Patient Experience in an Increasingly Digital World – ET HealthWorld

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Innovations such as telemedicine consultations and wearable health trackers are revolutionizing the delivery and receipt of care. These technological advancements offer substantial benefits, including increased accessibility, enhanced data collection, and potentially faster diagnoses. For instance, telemedicine has grown by over 150 per cent in recent years, … Read more

‘Horrendous birth experience left me needing therapy’

‘Horrendous birth experience left me needing therapy’

Amy, 31, from Suffolk, who gave birth to her son in July 2021, said the worst part was “not being listened to”. Amy says she has been left with diagnosed postnatal depression, anxiety and PTSD, and is currently taking antidepressants, having “never ever struggled with mental health before”. She describes herself as “physically disfigured” after … Read more

Indonesian defence establishment could benefit from India’s experience and successes: Indian envoy

Indonesian defence establishment could benefit from India’s experience and successes: Indian envoy

“We are aware that Indonesia is also keen to build its own defence industry. We are keen to share our experiences in this endeavour,” said Sandeep Chakravorty, Indian envoy in Indonesia addressing the first-ever “India-Indonesia defence industry exhibition-cum-seminar” organised in Jakarta as the two countries mark the 75th year of establishment of diplomatic ties. This … Read more