Indian American Professor reinstated by Texas College
Dr. Johnson Varkey, adjunct Professor at St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas has been reinstated. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFormer IIT Delhi director appointed as new VC of BITS Pilani
The current Vice Chancellor, Professor Souvik Bhattacharyya will be leaving on March 10. Professor Rao will be the vice chancellor of campuses located in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai and Mumbai. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNvidia is overvalued at this point, says NYU- Stern Professor and valuation guru Aswath Damodaran
The Professor noted that historically Nvidia has pivoted towards newer markets, like gaming, crypto, artificial intelligence, etc. That makes him optimistic about the company’s future. That is the reason why he has held on to half of his investments. Key Points
Business TodayLast date to apply for Professor vacancies at IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Eligible candidates can apply for it on the official website, iitism.ac.in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCaught on camera: Female Professor dragged along road, robbed in broad daylight in Tamil Nadu
A 53-year-old female Professor was hit on her head and dragged along the road in an unconscious state before being robbed in Tamil Nadu's Trichy. The attack was caught on camera and the accused has been arrested. Key Points
India Today
BT500: 'Energy transition investment is one of the biggest wealth creation opportunities,' says Harvard's Vikram Gandhi
Speaking on the topic: 'The Sustainable Path to Profits', the Professor said the mindset currently is that sustainability may come at the cost of profit. However, he said, sustainability is not about sacrificing profits. Key Points
Business TodayHas a PhD from IIT lost its sheen? IIT-B professor’s paper says doctoral applications have nosedived
Professor D. Manjunath's paper, yet to be peer reviewed, cites rise in number of students going abroad, lure of PSU jobs & ‘declining quality’ of Master’s courses as possible reasons. Key Points
ThePrintSmear microscopy needs to be replaced with molecular testing for tuberculosis: expert
In 2021, TB killed an estimated 1.6 million people with most deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKashmiri Pandit Prof in UK Nitasha Kaul denied entry to India despite invitation from Karnataka govt - here's why
Indian-origin Professor Nitasha Kaul was denied entry in India despite a valid UK passport and OCI, after being invited by Karnataka Government. BJP criticized the government, calling her an 'anti-India element' and 'Pakistani sympathiser'. Key Points
mintHere is how to analyse brain signals to look into brain illness
North Gyeongsang Province [South Korea], September 22 (ANI): It is crucial to analyse and interpret brain signals in order to investigate brain illnesses and develop new remedies. Although neural probes linked to the brain may detect small biosignals, they lack the ability to amplify and process them, necessitating the use of a second amplifier. The […] Key Points
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Where is Jack Ma? Alibaba co-founder is now a teacher, joins Tokyo University
Alibaba Group’s founder, Jack Ma, is now a visiting Professor at a new Tokyo college. He will be teaching students in various areas such as advising on important research themes and more. Key Points
India TodayUnderstanding evolutionary roots of preferences for sweet tastes
Osaka [Japan], December 28 (ANI): One of the most vital senses, taste perception aids in identifying healthful foods and guiding us away from dangerous things. For example, our preference for both savoury and sweet foods stems from our need to eat proteins and carbohydrates. A research team led by Associate Professor Hidenori Nishihara from Kindai […] Key Points
ThePrintNobel prize-winning economist believes ChatGPT could lead to 4-day work week, boost productivity
LSE Professor Christopher Pissarides said the labour market could adapt quickly enough to artificial intelligence-backed chatbots. It would boost productivity and lead to a four-day week. Key Points
India TodayDU Faculty Recruitment 2023: Apply for 305 Professor & Associate Professor posts
Delhi University will recruit candidates for Professor and Associate Professor posts. Eligible candidates can apply at du.ac.in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHarvard Professor says he found fragments of mysterious meteor at bottom of Pacific - here' why
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb believes he has found evidence of a mysterious meteor at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, consisting of tiny spherules made from a steel-titanium alloy. He suggests they may have an interstellar origin or be made by an advanced extraterrestrial civilization. Key Points
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CID fame Viivek Mashru is now a college professor. Old pic goes viral
A throwback picture of CID actor Viivek Mashru is doing the rounds of the Internet. The former actor is now working as a professor. Key Points
The Indian ExpressProfessor fails entire class after ChatGPT falsely told him that essays by students were written by AI
The Professor used ChatGPT to scan the essays that his students had submitted for his final exam. ChatGPT returned a high probability that the essays were written by a computer. Key Points
India TodayProfessor whose work Claudine Gay allegedly plagiarised calls for her firing
The prominent Professor in question, Dr. Carol M. Swain, has taken to X to provide some “unsolicited advice for Harvard University" Key Points
Hindustan TimesChinese Professor says youth jobless rate might have hit 46.5%
A Chinese professor's public claim that youth unemployment in China may have reached nearly 50% has reignited concerns about official statistics and the country's weak labour market. The official rate for people aged 16-24 was 19.7% in March, but Peking University's Zhang Dandan suggests that including the lying flat young people who aren't actively seeking employment would result in the rate rising to about 46.5%. Regulations introduced since 2021 in sectors including tutoring, online platforms and property have hit young employees and the well-educated to a greater extent, she claimed. Key Points
Economic TimesLesser Googling and more naps may help reduce dementia
Daily brain exercises like memory workouts, developing an associative memory, moderating alcohol, using rest days and regular naps help enhance brain health.... Key Points
The Tribune India
India's water usage for per tonne crop production 2-3 times more than developed nations: Niti Aayog's Rame
Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of Niti Aayog, highlighted India's excessive water usage in agriculture compared to other nations and called for promoting sustainable practices. He emphasized the need for state governments to promote crop cultivation based on local conditions. Paddy and sugarcane, major crops in India, are particularly water-intensive. The country has three cropping seasons, with Rabi crops relying on irrigation. Despite significant investments in irrigation projects, the area under irrigation remained stagnant until 2015. Singh, the Agriculture Commissioner, discussed exploring methods to increase irrigation area using the same water amount, collaborating with the Jal Shakti ministry. Key Points
Economic TimesTN TRB Recruitment 2024: Notification for 4,000 Assistant Professor posts out
TN TRB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2024: The application deadline is April 29 (5 pm). Forms can be submitted on trb.tn.gov.in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEx-Professor Dr Ruth Gottesman donates $1 billion to Albert Einstein College for free tuition
Former Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Ruth Gottesman, donates $1 billion, the largest gift ever to a US school, to cover tuition for all students. The donation is from her late husband's fortune, aiming to attract diverse medical students. Key Points
mintKashmiri Pandit prof in UK denied entry to India to attend event on invitation of Karnataka govt
Professor Nitasha Kaul, invited by Karnataka Government, denied entry at Bengaluru airport & deported. No reason given by immigration officials. No notice from Indian government. Karnataka BJP criticizes Kaul as 'anti-India element'. Congress government threatening unity & integrity of India. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy It's Too Soon to Call It Covid Season
Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike flu season, not in a predictable pattern. That could be due to the virus, the environment, or the people it is infecting. Key Points
WIRED
Family cremates Punjab teacher who died by suicide after Mann govt promises job to 5-yr-old daughter
AAP govt has promised job to Balwinder Kaur’s daughter when she turns 18. The unemployed teacher's suicide Saturday has triggered a political storm in Punjab. Key Points
ThePrintHogwarts Legacy: Meet the voice actors behind characters in game
Hogwarts Legacy boasts a star-studded cast, featuring renowned actors who bring iconic characters to life. From Simon Pegg as Phineas Nigellus Black to Nicholas Guy Smith's Professor Fig, discover the talent behind the magic in this game. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy It's Too Soon to Call It Covid Season
Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike with flu season, not in a predictable pattern. That could be due to the virus, the environment, or the people it is infecting. Key Points
WIREDDelhi University cancels RJD MP Manoj Jha's lecture, then V-C says he will be reinvited
V-C says he was unaware why 4 September event was cancelled. DU had invited Jha, a Professor at the university, to address faculty as part of its series of online refresher courses. Key Points
ThePrintIIT-Guwahati not to reopen application window for JEE (Advanced)
The organising chairman of the examination, Bishnupada Mandal, told The Hindu that nearly 2.5 lakh candidates qualified for the JEE (Advanced) after the JEE (Main), and 1.95 lakh of them had registered for the examination. There are more than 100 foreign candidates and nearly 800 belong to the overseas Indian and people of Indian origin categories, Professor Mandal said. Key Points
The Hindu
IIT Indore Faculty Recruitment 2023: Apply for 34 Assistant Professor posts
IIT Indore will recruit Faculty posts. Eligible candidates can check the complete details below. Key Points
Hindustan Times