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SECTOR | 13 Nov 2025

IIM Kozhikode's globalizing Indian thought conclave 2025 kicks off

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The three-day conclave celebrates India@100 (2047): Celebrating India's journey towards becoming a developed and inclusive nation and IIMK@50'

IIM Udaipur Hosts Startup Showcase & Pitch Day' Organized by IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre and Saksham The Entrepreneurship …

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SECTOR | 12 Nov 2025

Ace art director Thota Tharrani to receive France's Chevalier honour

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Ace art director Thota Tharrani has been selected for the prestigious French honour -- the Chevalier de Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), the Alliance Francaise Madras announced. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed pleasure, saying the joy of the announcement has doubled by a personal connection. The CM recalled that he unveiled a portrait of renowned social reformer Thanthai Periyar (E V Ramaswamy) painted by Tharrani, at Oxford University's St Antony's College, on September 4, during his visit to the UK. In a social media post on Wednesday, Stalin said, "It is an honour to see Thotta Tharrani, who studied at the Government College of Arts, joining the ranks of great personalities from India to receive this award. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement." Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou would confer one of France's most prestigious distinctions on Tharrani on November 13, a press release from Alliance Francaise

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SECTOR | 12 Nov 2025

GSH India Private Ltd signs MoA with IIT Manipur for skill development in energy sector

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The partnership will focus on joint research, internships, training and skill development programs to bridge the industry-academy gap, share resources, co-develop projects and promote innovation in sustainable technology-driven facility management.

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SECTOR | 12 Nov 2025

Job-tech platform Masai aims to triple revenue, plans overseas expansion

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The company offers both pre-paid and pay-after-placement models, and has partnered with leading Indian institutions like IITs and IIMs for its upskilling programmes

Education

SECTOR | 11 Nov 2025

UniPin Accelerates Esports Growth Through Nationwide Campus Esports Championship in India, Expansion to 50+ Universities in 2026

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Education

SECTOR | 11 Nov 2025

Deep-tech startup Cablesmith get 50 lakh seed-capital from IIITB Comet Foundation

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The company is also supported by and part of Brigade REAP, SFAL (Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Lab), AMTDC (IIT Madras Research Park), and CMTI (Central Manufacturing Technology Institute Bangalore)

Education

SECTOR | 10 Nov 2025

Kashmiri doctor arrested in Faridabad with 360 kg explosives, arms cache seized

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The accused, Dr Muzammil, teaches at Al Falah University in Dhouj, near Delhi. Officials seized rifles, pistols, live rounds, timers, and walkie-talkies from his rented accommodation.

Kashmiri Doctor Arrested In Faridabad, Over 360 Kilogram Of Explosives, Weapons Recovered

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SECTOR | 10 Nov 2025

Persistent rain washes out 4th T20 clash between New Zealand, West Indies

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Rain washed out the fourth Twenty20 cricket international between New Zealand and the West Indies on Monday, leaving the home team with a 2-1 series lead and one match remaining. West Indies won the first match by seven runs, New Zealand won the second by three runs and the third on Sunday by nine runs. New Zealand won the toss at Saxton Oval Monday and chose to field. Only 6.3 overs had been bowled when the rain set in with the West Indies at 38-1. The last match of the series will be played at University Oval, Dunedin on Thursday.

Education

SECTOR | 10 Nov 2025

We have chosen to guide AI development and not regulate it, says Chair of AI Governance drafting committee

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Sectoral regulators to adapt existing laws, says IIT Madras' B Ravindran

Sectoral regulators must now assess preparedness to AI challenges, says IIT-Madras' B Ravindran

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SECTOR | 08 Nov 2025

Cornell University research funds to be restored in deal with Trump administration

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The agreement requires Cornell to pay the US government $30 million and invest $30 million in agricultural research

Cornell to pay $60 mn in deal with Trump admin to restore federal funding

Business Standard | 08 Nov 2025 2 more