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Azim Premji University invites applications for PG, UG courses

According to a press release by Azim Premji University, the programmes will be offered at the Bangalore and Bhopal campuses of the University.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 10:30 am IST

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

In September, the JD(S) led by HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy had announced an alliance with the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls (HT)
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 09:54 am IST

Azim Premji University launches volume one of its ‘Issues In Education’ series

Volume 1 of Issues in Education, launched by Azim Premji University, focusses on the challenges of Teacher Education programmes in India. Image: azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in
Published on Mar 18, 2021 08:20 pm IST

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu calls for mass movement to promote digital literacy

Virtually launching the Adi Shankara Digital Academy, the vice president said information was the main commodity in the present-day knowledge society, and added that whoever has quick access to information, has the advantage.
Published on Nov 27, 2020 07:48 pm IST

Teachers feel assessment of children in online classes is impossible, reveals study

A student studying online.
Updated on Nov 18, 2020 11:11 am IST

India’s unemployment crisis is worrying, writes Karan Thapar

While the number of people unable to find jobs has grown, the number seeking them has fallen
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 07:55 pm IST

Five million jobs lost between 2016-18, says report

Employment opportunities declined and five million men lost their jobs between 2016 and 2018, according to a report released by the city-based Azim Premji University.
Updated on Apr 17, 2019 07:32 pm IST

Azim Premji makes most generous donation in Indian history, guess how much is it

The shares held by entities controlled by Premji have been irrevocably renounced and earmarked to the Azim Premji Foundation.
Updated on Mar 14, 2019 11:09 am IST

Job growth should address India’s socio-economic concerns

Candidates at a job fair organised by the Delhi government .
Updated on Oct 01, 2018 12:08 pm IST

Diabetes and heart disease should be top health priorities

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a killer with such a high national burden that its cost between 2012 and 2030 is almost the equivalent of wiping out an entire year of Indian GDP
Updated on May 14, 2018 02:28 pm IST

While public opinion matters, individual rights matter more

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at a protest in New Delhi . On Friday, six new petitioners came before the Supreme Court to argue that Section 377, which effectively criminalises same sex relationships between adults regardless of consent, violates their fundamental right to equality, non discrimination and personal liberty.
Updated on Apr 30, 2018 12:52 pm IST