Geoffrey Hinton's advice: Don't give up on CS degrees
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton advises students to pursue computer science degrees for foundational skills, despite AI's rise. He also shares his view on the ChatGPT vs Google Gemini race.
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14th Inter-IIT Tech Meet Begins at IIT Patna
More than 2,000 innovators from 23 IITs gather at IIT Patna for the 14th Inter-IIT Technology Meet from Dec 11-14. Explore groundbreaking ideas on AI, space, and more. Read about India's tech future.
Hinton: Don't Give Up on Computer Science Degrees Yet
Geoffrey Hinton argues CS degrees remain crucial despite AI's rise, offering skills beyond coding like math and statistics. Discover why tech leaders are divided.
US Student Loan Caps: Nurses Face $100K Limit, Doctors $200K
New US student loan rules impose a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap for nursing students, while medical students get $200,000. Healthcare groups warn this could worsen staff shortages and inequity. Details inside.
IIT-BHU 2025 Placements: 1005 Jobs in 5 Days
IIT-BHU sets a new placement record with 1005 offers in just five days. The highest package is Rs 1.67 crore. Discover the sectors driving this hiring boom.
IIT Kharagpur Students Get Rs 2.5 Crore Packages
Five IIT Kharagpur students secure annual packages exceeding Rs 2 crore in 2025-26 placements. High-Frequency Trading firms and DeepTech roles drive top salaries. Read more.
Iowa High School Wrestler Arrested on Assault Charge
Kaiden Parker, an 18-year-old wrestler from Oskaloosa, Iowa, faces third-degree assault charges. The case, reported in March, is under investigation. Read the latest details.
Zoho adopts skill-first hiring, Vembu questions degree obsession
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu announces a skill-first hiring policy, urging India to move beyond degree fixation. He highlights a cultural shift empowering youth without student debt.
Zoho's Vembu: Degrees Losing Value in Tech Hiring
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu challenges India's degree obsession, citing US trends & Zoho's own hiring. Is formal education's reign over? Explore the shift.
IIT Placements 2025 Reveal Key Hiring Trends
IIT campus placements for 2025 are underway, signaling hiring trends for India and global firms. Discover salary insights, new sectors, and the big shift in recruitment. Read more!
Jensen Huang: No Ivy League degree needed for success
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says success in America doesn't require an Ivy League degree. He shares his immigrant story and why hard work matters more. Read his full view.
Zoho's Vembu: Skip College, Follow US Youth Trend
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlights a US cultural shift where students skip college to avoid debt. He urges Indian parents and companies to pay attention to this skills-first revolution.
IIT Kanpur Sets Record with 672 Day 1 Job Offers
IIT Kanpur's 2025-26 placement season kicks off with a record 672 offers on day one, including 253 PPOs. Nine students secure international roles. Read the full analysis.
IIT Bombay to IIT Mumbai: History, Branding & Identity Clash
The push to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai reignites a debate blending institutional legacy, cultural identity, and global branding. Explore the institute's Soviet-funded origins and its link to the ₹ symbol.
IIT Kharagpur Launches Recharge Zones for Student Wellness
IIT Kharagpur introduces 24x7 recharge zones to help students manage mental stress during the competitive placement season. This initiative follows five student suicides in nine months. Read more.
IITs Ban 20+ Companies for Rescinding Job Offers
Leading IITs have banned more than 20 companies from campus placements for revoking job offers to students at the last minute. Learn how this impacts students and the new focus on startups.
IIT Placements: Crore Salaries Have Clawback Clauses
Top recruiters at IITs are offering crore-plus packages but with joining bonuses, stock vesting & clawback clauses to counter attrition. Details inside.
PhD Scholar Attempts Suicide Over Degree Issue at Rani Channamma University
A 34-year-old PhD scholar in Belagavi attempted suicide after allegedly not receiving her degree at RCU's convocation. The university denies withholding the PhD. Details inside.
IIT Madras Phase 1 Placements Begin with 300+ Firms
IIT Madras starts its 2024-25 placement season with over 300 companies, including 100+ mature startups. Director V Kamakoti highlights a positive trend with more core engineering firms. Read for key insights.
Bharathidasan University 40th Convocation in December
Bharathidasan University's 40th convocation, postponed to December, will see Governor R N Ravi presiding. Over 700 students, including a state minister, will receive degrees. Details inside.
IIT Roorkee 2025 Placements: 436 Offers on Day 1
IIT Roorkee's 2025-26 placements begin strong with 436 offers on day one, including 8 international roles. Top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA hired in AI, semiconductors & more.
Fake lawyer sentenced to 6 months jail in Silchar
A Silchar court sentenced Altaf Hussain Barbhuiya to six months imprisonment for posing as a lawyer using forged documents. Discover the full story of this 17-year legal saga.
Most Americans Find College Degrees Not Worth Cost
New NBC poll reveals 63% Americans believe four-year college degrees aren't worth the cost due to rising fees and lack of job skills. Discover why perceptions are shifting.
Fadnavis Seeks IIT Bombay Renaming to IIT Mumbai
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will urge PM Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, reigniting political debate over colonial-era names. Read the full story.
Fadnavis Seeks IIT Bombay Name Change to IIT Mumbai
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces he will write to PM Modi and HRD minister to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, following political controversy over the institute's name. Read full details.
Microsoft's AI Training Reaches 5.6M Indians
Microsoft accelerates AI skilling in India, training 5.6 million people toward its 2030 target of 10 million. Learn about the micro-degree programs and government partnerships shaping India's AI future.
Fadnavis to Write to PM Modi for IIT-Bombay Renaming
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will request PM Modi to rename IIT-Bombay as IIT-Mumbai after MNS criticized Union minister Jitendra Singh's remarks. Read the full story.
Karnataka mandates UGC criteria for guest faculty
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
IIT Hyderabad Scholarships 2025: MCM & SC/ST Aid
Discover IIT Hyderabad's scholarship programs for 2025. Learn about Merit-cum-Means and SC/ST scholarships, eligibility criteria, income limits, and application process for GEN, OBC, EWS categories.
NEP 2020: Maharashtra Graduates Get New Certificates
First NEP 2020 batch graduates in Maharashtra with redesigned degree certificates showing multidisciplinary subjects. UGC committee to recommend BS/MS titles for humanities.
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