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DU to increase batch strength in lectures by 50-60%: Executive Council

Delhi University has decided to increase the number of students in a lecture by around 50 to 60% per batch, a move that has been opposed by teachers. According to the university’s new plan, the number of students in tutorials would triple. The resolution was passed by the university’s Executive Council on Thursday, with two EC members dissenting, claiming that the effort to raise the student-teacher ratio will have an impact on the quality of education. According to EC member Seema Das, the DU has set a cap of 60 students each batch for lectures, 30 for tutorials, and 25 for practical classes in undergraduate programmes. Previously, the number of students in lectures in graduate courses was set at 40, while the number of students in tutorial and practical sessions was set at 8 to 10 and 15 respectively. Postgraduate courses have 50, 25, and 15-20 students per batch, accordingly. On November 11, the university issued a notification to colleges in this regard. “The Executive Council accorded its approval regarding uniformity in the teacher-student ratio in all the programmes and courses being offered by the university and its colleges, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels vide the notification,” Das added. Several teachers’ bodies have spoken out against the notification, citing “bigger-than-ideal” batch sizes. The dissenting members have stated that the November 11 notification will have a negative impact on the quality of learning at colleges and university departments. Registrar Vikas Gupta stated in the notification that the regulation was created to provide uniformity in teacher-student ratios across all of the university’s programmes. According to the dissenting members, increasing the tutorial group size to 30 students for UG courses and 25 for PG courses “negates” the concept of small group interaction and denies students the ability to gain a deeper knowledge and clarify their doubts. Source: PTI

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Edtech unicorn Vedantu lays off 385 employees, implements pay cuts for leadership

Vedantu, the edtech unicorn, has laid off 385 employees, bringing the total number of layoffs this year to almost 1,000. Senior executives will also face pay cuts. Vedantu laid off 624 staff in May of this year, followed by another 100 three months later. The Company is trying to rationalise while focusing on rapid growth. As part of this cost-cutting and rationalisation effort, the Company’s leadership, including the founders, will take a 50% pay cut. Vedantu recently paid $40 million for Deeksha. The latter is a platform established in Karnataka that assists students in preparing for board and competitive exams. This was a first step toward going hybrid. In Muzaffarpur, the company had lately constructed a ‘hybrid’ coaching centre. Given the global economic uncertainty, Vedantu has merely done what other companies are doing today. Fear of a recession and inflationary conditions are affecting businesses worldwide, causing them to cut costs. As the need for online coaching has decreased following the pandemic and schools have reopened, most edtech platforms have established physical coaching centres across the country. Vedantu became a unicorn in September 2021, after raising $100 million in a Series E funding round led by ABC World Asia. Tiger Global, Coatue Management, GGV Capital, and WestBridge were among the other investors. Vedantu was founded in 2011 by Vamsi Krishna, Pulkit Jain, and Anand Prakash, alumni of IIT-Delhi.

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Jio teams up with ILBS to provide 5G healthcare services

Reliance Jio has signed a partnership with the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences that will allow the latter to utilise Jio’s 5G network for advanced healthcare technology. Jio’s ‘True 5G’ service, along with low latency, would enable novel use cases in healthcare, including robotics-based treatment or surgery, remote ICU, ICU Ambulance, community clinics, and more. 5G will not only improve existing technologies, but will also enable new use cases in healthcare, such as robotics-based treatment and surgery, remote ICU and ICU ambulance, community clinics, and more. Reliance Jio and emergency medical response service provider Medulance Healthcare launched their 5G-Smart connected ambulance in October of this year. Medulance Healthcare intends to use Jio’s 5G network to transform its nationwide fleet of over 7,500 ambulances into smart ambulances. The vehicle is equipped with cameras and smart technologies that enable real-time, two-way audio and video communication, transmission of high-definition footage, ambulance location tracking, and real-time streaming of patient health data to a distant doctor over the high-speed 5G network. This alerts the nearest hospital and professionals, allowing them to better manage the patient upon arrival and save critical time.

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IMDb announces Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2022, Dhanush tops the list

IMDb released their coveted list of the ‘Most Popular Indian Stars of 2022’ on Wednesday. Dhanush topped the chart followed by Alia Bhatt, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Hrithik Roshan, among others. While Dhanush had five films released this year, including the ‘Russo Brothers’ ‘The Gray Man’ and the Tamil blockbuster ‘Thiruchitrambalam,’ in addition to ‘Naane Varuven’ and ‘Vaathi,’ Alia Bhatt had two hits — ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Brahmastra,’ as well as one highly lauded Netflix project, ‘Darlings.’ Jr NTR and Ram Charan both appeared in the global hit RRR, while Kannada actor Yash began 2022 with a bang with his enormously popular actioner ‘KGF: Chapter 2.’ The list was compiled based on the number of users who visited IMDb. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ram Charan Teja, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Allu Arjun, and Yash have all achieved coveted ranks on this prestigious list. “2022 has by far been the most wonderful year I’ve had at the movies—I am forever glad and grateful for the love the audience showed all my films this year and feel privileged to have partnered with our country’s best filmmakers and artists,” Alia Bhatt said in an interview with IMDb. “IMDb is a genuine monument to the people’s voice, and I aim to continue entertaining the audience for as long as I stand in front of the camera! Light and love. Thank you once again.”

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Union Education Minister invites students, teachers, and parents to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan invited students, teachers, and parents to the sixth edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” on Tuesday. Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held in a town hall format this year at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi in January 2023. The Union minister tweeted that “exam warriors” would be given a mantra to help them relax and succeed. दूर होगा #ExamWarriors का परीक्षा का डर, मिलेगा तनाव से मुक्ति और सफलता का मंत्र। परीक्षा के लिए और अधिक तैयार होने के लिए बनिए प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की परीक्षा पे चर्चा 2023 का हिस्सा। आज ही रजिस्टर करेः https://t.co/mmOSAxKl4Q #PPC2023 pic.twitter.com/wtanwlNjsX — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 6, 2022 Students interested in participating in Pariksha Pe Charcha should register at innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2023 and compete in the creative writing competition based on the following themes: Know your freedom fighters Our culture is our pride My book my inspiration Save Environment for future generations My life, my health My startup dream STEM education/ education without boundaries Toys and Games for Learning in Schools To be a part of the PPC 2023 programme, teachers and parents must participate in a creative writing competition. Five themes are for instructors, and three are for parents. Around 2050 students, teachers, and parents chosen through MyGov competitions may get PPC Kits and a certificate of appreciation from NCERT’s director.

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Govt cautions against fake digital platforms imitating Jeevan Pramaan portal

Cautioning against fake online platforms impersonating the government’s Jeevan Pramaan portal, the PIB Fact Check, a government of India initiative to combat misinformation about government schemes and policies, has issued an alert regarding a jeevanpraman.online portal claiming to provide a life certificate for Rs 150 under the pretext of a registration fee. In a tweet, the PIB Fact Check stated that there was no government affiliation with any such online portal. “A #Fake website ‘http://jeevanpraman.online’ is claiming to provide Life certificate and seeking a payment of ₹150 on the pretext of registration charge #PIBFactCheck No such website is associated with the Govt of India For authentic info, visit: https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in” Jeevan Pramaan is a biometrically enabled digital life certificate for pensioners based on Aadhaar. Pensioners must present a life certificate every November in order to collect their pension on time. How to Get the JeevanPramaan App on Windows Step 1: To download the jeevanpramaan application, go to https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in and click on the ‘Download’ option. Step 2: Enter your email address, complete the captcha, and click the ‘I agree to Download’ button. Step 3: You will receive an OTP on your email address; enter it. Step 4: After entering the right OTP, the download page displays; click the ‘Download For Windows OS’ button. Step 5: You will receive a download link in your e-mail – the link can only be clicked once before it expires – click on it. Step 6: A.zip file containing the jeevanpramaan application will be downloaded; unzip it; and then follow the directions in the ‘client installation document’. How to Get the JeevanPramaan Mobile App Step 1: To download the jeevanpramaan application, go to https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in and click on the ‘Download’ option. Step 2: Enter your email address, complete the captcha, and click the ‘I agree to Download’ button. Step 3: You will receive an OTP on your email address; enter it. Step 4: After entering the right OTP, the download page displays; click the ‘Mobile App download’ button. Step 5: You will receive a download link through email – the link can only be clicked once before expiring – click on it – the application (apk file) will be downloaded

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Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate three National Ayush Institutes on December 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three National Ayush Institutes on December 11 with the aim of improving infrastructure and promoting research in traditional medicine. PM Modi will inaugurate the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa, the National Institute of UnMedicine (NIUM) in Ghaziabad, and the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Ayush, these satellite institutes will improve research, international cooperation, and make Ayush services more affordable to a larger community. These institutes will aid in the delivery of affordable healthcare to all citizens and to the country’s various regions. On December 11, the Ministry of Ayush will host the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC), which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend. In Panjim, Goa, the event will highlight the scientificity, efficacy, and strength of the Ayush system of medicine on a global level. According to a Ministry of Ayush statement, the development of three new national Ayush institutes in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani would create 400 additional seats for 400 students pursuing UG, PG, and Doctoral programmes, as well as 550 additional beds in these three streams. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa will work to provide the highest quality facilities for UG, PG, and post-doctoral courses in education, research, and patient care services using the Ayurvedic medical system. According to the statement, it will be transformed into an Ayurvedic wellness hub encouraging Medical Value Travel (MVT) and will serve as a model centre for international and national collaboration for academic and research purposes. The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Delhi, according to the statement, is the first of its kind to be established in Northern India for the development of the Homoeopathic system of medicine and the provision of health care services. It will work on mainstreaming and integrating Ayush healthcare services with contemporary medications, as well as encouraging R&D and innovation and developing reputable national institutes. The National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, will serve as a satellite center for the existing National Institute of Unani Medicine in Bangalore. It will be the first of its kind in Northern India, serving patients from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other Indian states, as well as international nationals under MVT. Source: ANI

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Amazon now plans to layoff 20,000 employees: Report

Amazon, the technology and ecommerce giant, was reported to be planning to lay off up to 10,000 employees in the coming months in mid-November. However, according to Computerworld, the company is considering laying off 20,000 people across all businesses and divisions. Employees at distribution centres, corporate roles, and technological functions will be affected by this layoff. According to reports, this will be Amazon’s largest layoff in its history. Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, announced in a statement to the media that the company is considering layoffs but did not provide specific numbers. People working in people experience business physical stores would be impacted, according to him. This layoff is expected to affect all firms, with no specific location indicated. Employees in higher salary bands will also be laid off. Amazon has seven bands, and all are expected to be impacted. It is also said that employees who are laid off will receive a mail confirmation and severance pay 24 hours before their termination. According to the report, one of the reasons for this layoff is that the company, which was employing in large numbers during the pandemic, overhired. Amazon is now sacking employees as a cost-cutting measure in the guise of streamlining the business. Managers in the Company have been requested to investigate performance issues in their teams as a result of the layoffs. Amazon teams are considering relocating the laid-off employees to different roles within the Amazon group of businesses or offering them separation packages. The severance package will include a separation payment, transitional health insurance benefits, and outside job placement assistance. Amazon’s ecommerce business has been decreasing. In reality, Amazon Web Services’ year-on-year income has also decreased this year. The quarter ending September had revenue increase of 27%, which was lower than the preceding two quarters, which saw revenue growth of 33% and 36.5 percent, respectively.

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64 students awarded PhD degrees at 10th convocation of IIT Mandi

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi had its 10th convocation, with 462 students graduating (348 male and 114 female). This year, the institute granted 64 PhDs, the greatest number of PhDs conferred in an academic year at IIT Mandi to date. The institute has experienced an increase in the number of female students graduating from various programmes. This year, IIT Mandi graduated 33 female students in undergraduate programmes, 49 in postgraduate and master’s programmes, 28 in PhD programmes, and four in iPhD programmes, exceeding prior years’ numbers. The chief guest was Prof Stuart R Hameroff of the University of Arizona in the United States. The honorees included Akhilesh Gupta, Secretary, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi; Kingshuk Banerjee, Director, Hitachi India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru; and Woochan Chang, Director, KOICA India, New Delhi. “I wish my heartiest greetings to all our graduating students,” stated Prof Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT Mandi. “They will become the torch bearer of the Institute. I am sure that their professional competencies and uncompromising character will empower them to lead the society in various ways. Their success will also be the success of IIT Mandi.” “In the coming years, my focus will be to encourage faculty members and research scholars to publish impactful research works that are at par with the best Universities across the world. We must be solving real-live problems around us that will impact the lives of the people around. To encourage the research ecosystem, we have raised the seed grant to faculty members from 5 lakh to15 lakh,” he said.

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AIIMS server attack is part of a larger conspiracy by organised gangs: Minister

While calling the AIIMS server attack a “big conspiracy,” Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar speculated that it could be the work of a “state actor” or large organised gangs. Chandrasekhar told IANS that the server attack was definitely part of a larger conspiracy. He stated that the situation is being investigated by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Delhi Police. He went on to say that while the government makes different provisions to protect government institutions from cyber-attacks, AIIMS, as an autonomous institution, hires private agencies to do so. According to him, the government is considering establishing a standard to prevent such incidents, which would be provided to institutions such as AIIMS as an advice, pushing its adoption. The minister described it as a ransomware issue, saying that patients’ data had not yet been leaked, but it had been made inaccessible from the hospital. He referred to it as a cyber security issue. Chandrasekhar went on to say that the government would introduce a Digital Personal Data Protection Bill about data theft, after which victims would be able to complain about their data privacy breach by contacting the Data Protection Board. Source: IANS

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