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Mumbai: The new year will open with a symphony of words for students in Maharashtra. A govt resolution (GR) decrees that 45 lakh students, spread across 6,000 colleges and 83 universities in the state, embark on a shared literary journey: to read one book, cover to cover, and craft a thoughtful review. The book reading and review initiative will be held from Jan 1-15. The state's director of higher education, Shailendra Deolankar, said he was inspired to launch this "bold experiment in collective reflection, uniting campuses under a single narrative" after attending the Pune reading festival. Students can pick any book except a textbook related to the curriculum. "The idea is to increase student engagement and to promote the habit of reading that is lost on the current generation. We have given students the freedom to pick a book they want: fiction, non-fiction, scientific, spiritual, self-help, or mystery. Before they start reading, teachers will counsel them on how...

Name of the Magazine :  OpenSource for you Vol. No. 13 / Issue No. 03 / January 2025   Title: How to locate a device without using GPS Author: Nidi Agarwal and Ashwini Kumar Article Page No.: 95 – 98   Abstract: SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing offers a precise method for determining locations using Wi-Fi signals, particularly in areas where GPS often proves unreliable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Name of the Magazine :  Voice and Data Vol. No. 31 / Issue No. 11/ November 2024   Title: Mining Copper’s second life Author: Pratima Harigunani     Article Page No.: 24 - 29   Abstract: As telecom shifts to fibre, copper recycling emerges as a challenge and an opportunity, promising new revenue streams amid increasing demand for the metal.   -------------------------------------------------------------...

GATE 2025 Exam Dates: Students can find the GATE 2025 timetable on the official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in . GATE Exam Timetable 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the timetable for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The exam will take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, in two sessions each day. Students can find the GATE 2025 timetable on the official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in . GATE 2025 will be held in the forenoon and afternoon sessions over the weekends between February 1 and 16. The forenoon session will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. GATE 2025 Time table Date 9.30 am to 12.30 pm 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm Feb 1, 2025 CS1, AG, MA CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN Feb 2, 2025 ME, PE, AR EE Feb 15, 2025 CY, AE, DA, ES, PI EC, GE, XH, BM, EY Feb 16, 2025 CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN GATE 2025 will offer a total of 30 test papers, and candidates may choose to appear fo...

The initiatives will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” to shape India as a global leader in AI. The initiatives under this declaration by the technical education regulator will span across AICTE-approved institutions, impacting over 14,000 colleges and 40 million students nationwide. “With this bold announcement, AICTE aims to embed AI within the fabric of higher education, fostering innovation, ethics, and leadership to position India as a global leader in AI-driven progress,” AICTE said in a statement. AICTE chairman TG Sitharam in a letter has urged all its affiliated institutions to submit their AI implementation plans by December 31, 2024, which will be reviewed by its approval bureau, with top submissions featured as benchmarks for other institutions. He has urged the AICTE-approved institut...

In a groundbreaking move to enhance technical education and skill development, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and MyAnatomy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the evolving needs of India’s workforce. This strategic alliance signifies a substantial leap towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering a globally competitive talent ecosystem. For nearly Eight Decades, AICTE has been at the forefront of technical education in India, driving innovation, excellence, and employability through visionary initiatives. The council’s internship and job portals have connected over 550 million students with opportunities across 76,000+ companies, while its Global Developer Corps (GDC) program and Post-Doctoral Fellowship scheme have further strengthened India’s position as a leader in AI technologies and cutting-edge research. AICTE has taken a humble yet transformative initiative to incorporate skill assessments into its internship po...

Ø गेट परीक्षार्थींना अर्ज सुधारण्याची संधी     Maharashtra Times dt. 05/11/2024   Ø 'पेट' चे प्रवेश अर्ज भरण्यास अंतिम मुदतवाढ       Loksatta   dt. 05/11/2024   Ø जेईई (मुख्य) चे ऑनलाईन अर्ज भरण्यास सुरुवात     Loksatta   dt. 05/11/2024   Ø MU exams scheduled for Nov. 19, 20 put off      The Times of India dt. 19/11/2024   Ø HEIs prepare a skilled workforce to support indigenous         semiconductor  industry        The Times of India dt. 25/11/2024   Ø Times ascent: SFIT Ad-Hoc Post of full-time Assistant Professor for      term II A.Y. 2024-2025 In:      The Times of India dt. 28/11/2024   Ø UGC to release soon SOPs for flexible duration of UG degrees       The Times of India dt. 29/11/2024   Ø AI is transforming PCs into more intuitive and creative devices.     ...

Name of the Magazine :  Electrical India Vol. No. 64 / Issue No. 11 / November 2024   Title: Greening the Power Hub of India Author: Payal Saxena     Article Page No.: 28-30 Abstract: Chhattisgarh can pioneer the transition of coal-dependent economies by utilizing national and international climate finance to retrain its workforce and attract new renewable energy industries, supported by programs like the Green Climate Fund and India's Coal Transition Fund, fair use of policy and ensuring community benefits... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Solar Assisted Bicycles Part 3 Author: Vithal Kamat Article Page No.: 48-53 Abstract: This article is about solar assisted bicycles - a disruptive innovation in electric mobility to better the quality of our living, particularly in cities. It is a hybrid vehicle that combines solar energy with metabol...

Name of the Magazine :  PCQUEST Vol. No. 37 / Issue No. 10 / October 2024 Title: City smarts: How AI, IoT, and big data are rewiring urban life Author: Ashok Pandey Article Page No.: 15-16 Abstract:   Smart cities powered by Al, loT, and big data are transforming urban life-optimizing traffic, boosting energy efficiency and enhancing safety. While challenges like privacy and cost remain, the future of connected, efficient cities is here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Al in cybersecurity: A double- edged tool for modern threats Author: PCQ Bureau Article Page No.: 29-32 Abstract: As artificial intelligence becomes more entrenched in cybersecurity, it's changing the game for defenders and attackers alike ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of ...

Ø HEIs struggle as UGC directs students to upload academic     records on ABC portal by December 31    The Times of India dt .07/10/2024   Ø UGC to recognise ‘outstanding’ PhD research with award           The Hindu dt. 08/10/2024   Ø Admission Notification as per CET Cell Admission Extension     Notice Academic Year 2024-2025 (First Year and Direct Second     Year engineering BE courses and First Year engineering ME     Courses) Advertisement     The Times of India dt .16/10/2024   Ø UGC uses ‘traditional wisdom’ to draft guidelines for academic        leaders   The Hindu dt. 19/10/2024   Ø   Mumbai University reschedule exams for distance & online         courses; check dates     The Indian Express dt. 20/10/2024 Ø   After slump, AICTE data shows increase in BTech seats: 2024-25...

Name of the Magazine :  DATAQUEST Vol. No. XL / Issue No. 09 / September 2024 Title: Campus-Corns - The new Summa Cum Laude? Author: Pratima H Article Page No.: 56 – 61 Abstract: It's strange when an OEM starts to build its own brand of cars. They are just supposed to supply the crucial parts. So why this last-mile and long-tail jump? But then, don't they have the best grip in understanding the car? So why not?  ------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Title: Aditi Jain Reveals the Blueprint for Future-Ready Engineers Author: Aanchal Ghatak Article Page No.: 64-65 Abstract: Aditi Jain, HR Leader | Talent Management & Development at Visionet, discusses the importance of emerging technologies and industry-academia collaborations in preparing engineering graduates for the future.    ------------------- --------------------------------------------...