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Infosys Foundation Signs Rs 5 Crore MoU With Indian Institute Of Science (IISc)

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday September 25, 2017

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, to enhance infrastructure and broaden research activities at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research (CIDR) at the Institute.

They're Following My Sister Too, Kidnapped Bengaluru Teen Warned In Video

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday September 22, 2017

On a video shot on a cellphone, the college student pleads, "Hello Appa, I have been kidnapped. They want 50 lakhs it seems. Please pay....please!"

Bengaluru Teen, Found Dead After WhatsApp Video, Betrayed By Best Friend

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday September 22, 2017

A college student's body has been found this morning near a Bengaluru lake, just days after he sent a video to his parentsasking them to provide 50 lakhs as ransom to his kidnappers.

IIM Bangalore, German B-schools Tie Up To Launch International Management Programme For Technologists

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday September 22, 2017

IIM Bangalore has announced a partnership with two premier German B-schools - the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Germany for an International Management Programme for Technologists (IMPT).

Bengaluru's Raped Teen Can Abort 24-Week-Old Foetus: Supreme Court

Bangalore News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 21, 2017

A 17-year-old girl who had been raped will be allowed to abort her 24-week foetus, the Supreme Court said today. Courts allow medical termination of pregnancy upto 20 weeks under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. An exception can only be made if the foetus is genetically abnormal.

IIM Bangalore's Incubation Hub Inducts First Batch Of 8 Social Ventures

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday September 18, 2017

Anchor-mentors will guide the start-ups through their 18-month incubation journey at the NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning.

Sammantran 2017: IIM Bangalore Conclave Shines Spotlight On India's Business Environment

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday September 18, 2017

Speakers from industry and government, at IIM Bangalore's 'Sammantran 2017', focus on the need for financial and social inclusion and ease of doing business.

Engineer's Day 2017: Best Engineering Institutes In India; IITs Top National And Global Rankings

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Friday September 15, 2017

There are over 6500 engineering institute sin the country which cater to the demands of education in engineering. Out of these thousands of institutes there are some which have surpassed the standards of teaching and have established their dominance as the best engineering institutes in the country.

IIM Bangalore Launches India-Japan Study Centre

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Industry heads say timing is perfect as IIM Bangalore's India-Japan Study Centre - the first-of-its-kind - aims to deepen bilateral engagement through teaching, research, exchange and policy outreach

IIMs Slip, University of St.Gallen Tops In FT Masters In Management Rankings

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday September 12, 2017

Top ranked Indian B-schools IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Kolkata slipped in the FT Masters in Management ranking.

ISB, IIM Bangalore Join Hands To Train The Next Generation B-School Faculty

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday September 11, 2017

The ISB - IIMB Doctoral Consortium on Teaching for doctoral candidates is a first-of-its-kind partnership to promote teaching excellence amongst Indian B Schools.

India vs Australia: 'RCB Quota,' Scoffs Twitter After Squad Is Announced For First 3 ODIs

Monday September 11, 2017

Four Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players - Virat Kohli, Yuvzendra Chahal, KL Rahul and Kedar Jadhav - are now part of the Indian limited-overs cricket set up. Some fans, disappointed with the exclusion of veteran stars Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, linked a new term for the selection policy - 'RCB quota'.

Siddaramaiah Slams Minister RS Prasad For Remarks On Journalist's Murder

India News | PressTrust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today slammed Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad for accusing the state government of failure to give protection to slain journalist Gauri Lankesh, saying she never sought protection.

IISc Bangalore, CGWB Enter Into MoA For Ground Water Research

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday September 8, 2017

The study will cover an area of 48000 sqr. kms comprising Chikballapur and Kolar Districts and parts of Bagalkot, Bangalore Rural, Belgaum, Bellary, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Gadag, Gulbarga and Yadgir districts.

IIM Bangalore Launches Entrepreneurs And Family Businesses Programme In A Unqiue Blended Format

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday September 7, 2017

The Management Programme for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses (MPEFB), delivered by IIMB faculty at the NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), has a new avatar. While past editions of the programme were conducted entirely on the campus, the 11th edition of the MPEFB will leverage technology, specifically MOOCs or Massive Open ...

Foreign Media On Life, Work And Death Of Gauri Lankesh

India News | Vidhi Doshi, The Washington Post | Thursday September 7, 2017

The killing of a prominent journalist and government critic outside her home in Bangalore prompted protests in major Indian cities Wednesday and a national uproar about the shrinking space for free speech in the world's most populous democracy.

Senior Bengaluru Journalist Gauri Lankesh Shot 3 Times, Once In Forehead

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma; edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh, a senior journalist and activist in Bengaluru, was shot dead outside her home in Rajarajeshwari Nagar on Tuesday evening. Police said her body was found on the porch of her home in West Bengaluru.

World University Rankings 2018: IIT Delhi, IISc Bangalore Slip In Times Higher Education Rankings

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday September 5, 2017

India has some bad news with its premier institutes like IIT Delhi and IISc Bangalore slipping in the rankings to lower bands.

GATE 2018: IIT Guwahati To Start Registration From September 1 @ Gate.iitg.ac.in; 5 Important Things To Know

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday August 31, 2017

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2018 is held my IISc Bangalore and the seven IITs for NCB-GATE of Department of Higher Education, MHRD.

IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL Social: Non-Profit Incubation In India Gets A Shot In The Arm

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday August 22, 2017

IIM Bangalore addresses the lack of an effective support system for early stage NGOs by setting up NSRCEL Social, an incubator for social ventures.

Chow Chow Bhath: Karnataka's Popular Meal Combo You Need to Try

Ashwin Rajagopalan | Sunday September 17, 2017

Other than Bisi Bele Bath, there's another dish in Bangalore (Bengaluru) that's a favourite - Chow Chow Bhath.

After Corruption Charges Against BS Yeddyurappa, BJP Fights Back

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday August 20, 2017

After the anti-corruption bureau of Karnataka filed two FIRs naming former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa in a land de-notification issue earlier this week, his party the BJP has hit back.

Carolyn Dexter Award: Co-Authored Paper By IIM Bangalore Professor Among 6 Finalists

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday August 18, 2017

A co-authored paper of Professor Rejie George Pallathitta, faculty from the Strategy area at IIM Bangalore, has been selected as one of the six finalists of the prestigious Carolyn B. Dexter Award.

5 Best Bengaluru Bakeries That Will Soothe Your Sweet Cravings Instantly

Sushmita Sengupta | Saturday August 19, 2017

Is the never-ending traffic on the road preventing you from enjoying the weather in all its glory? While you can't control certain things in this ever-bustling city of Bangalore, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the little joys of life on the side. And what better than a round of desserts to set everything right and instantly lift your mood.

Indira Canteens Open Across Bengaluru: From Idlis to Puliyogare and Vangi Bath, Here's What's On the Menu

sparshita saxena | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Indira Canteens will serve breakfast from 7.30am to 9.30am every day.

Fearing Layoffs, Techies In India's IT Capital Go Back To School

NDTV Profit Team | Saturday August 12, 2017

Over 50 per cent of IT professionals with work experience of 4-10 years have invested in courses and training programs to help them build new skills.

IIM Bangalore's CPP Hosts International Conference On Public Policy, Management

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday August 7, 2017

The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore welcomed academicians, public policy makers and people from voluntary organizations to the 12th International Conference on Public Policy & Management that was inaugurated today.

IIMB QUEst Calls Entries For Online Writing Contest

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Thursday August 3, 2017

#IWriteForDiversity, online short writing contest organized by a diversity and inclusion interest group, QUEst, led by IIM Bangalore PGP students Abhishek Ghosh and Rohit John Philip has called in entries in the form of short stories, poems and reflection on inclusions.

Lexus Opens Fourth Dealership In India In Bengaluru

Sameer Contractor | Thursday August 3, 2017

Toyota's luxury arm Lexus made its way to India earlier this year and the automaker has now expanded its presence to the south. The carmaker opened its fourth dealership in the country in Bangalore, Karnataka. The company calls it Lexus Guest Experience Centres (GECs) and are already located in New Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai.

Indian Startups Are Trying To Learn From Uber, Other Silicon Valley Scandals

India News | Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Tuesday August 1, 2017

As a spate of sexual harassment scandals rock Silicon Valley, half a world away in Bangalore startups are developing plans and strategies to avoid a similar disaster.