Education

New Delhi [India], July 29: TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS), a deemed-to-be university, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, from the Academic Year 2026-27 is launching a Four-Year Bachelors Programme in Policy and Development Studies, which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interlinkages between policy, development and sustainability.  The programme builds on five key verticals which cover various aspects of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning. The key verticals of the Programme are Public Policy, Governance and Institutions, Development Studies and Practices, Economics, Sustainability, and Methods and Tools for Research, Community Engagement and Field Practices. Students will be given exposure to various new and emerging techn...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 29:  In recognition of a remarkable legacy of visionary leadership, institution-building and social impact, Techno India University conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), Honoris Causa, upon Ravindra Chamaria, Chairman and Managing Director of Infinity Group, at its Annual Convocation 2026, held in Kolkata on July 26, 2026. The prestigious honour acknowledges Ravindra Chamaria’s pioneering role in transforming Eastern India into a leading technology and innovation hub through landmark green infrastructure, together with his work in fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening educational and institutional ecosystems, and advancing philanthropy that has positively impacted thousands of lives. The degree celebrates a career defined n...

New Delhi [India], July 25: As India’s economy increasingly demands a workforce equipped with communication, financial literacy, critical thinking, and leadership skills, youth-led non-profit The Noemara Elara Foundation is working to bridge this gap by preparing students from underserved communities for opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Founded in 2026 by Divit Narang, the foundation has already impacted more than 1,000 students through programmes delivered in government schools and partner organisations. While the organisation itself was established in 2026, Narang has been teaching and mentoring students from underserved communities since 2024, laying the groundwork for what would later become the foundation. The organisation was b...

Building applied AI capabilities for professionals across healthcare, technology, research & public health New Delhi [India], July 23: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through its Continuing Education Programme (CEP), has announced Batch 2 of the Executive Programme for AI in Healthcare, following the successful completion of the first cohort. The six-month online executive programme is designed to help working professionals & graduates build applied capabilities in artificial intelligence for healthcare, with a focus on clinical data, medical imaging, predictive analytics, healthcare automation, public health analytics & AI-enabled decision support. The launch of Batch 2 builds on the strong response and feedback received for the first coho...