Sibal pitches for technology for school students

NEW DELHI – As Microsoft and Autodesk Friday signed MoUs with the All India Council for Technical Education for providing free software to engineering college students, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal pitched for giving such facilities to secondary school children as well.

Empowerment is needed at school level. We are empowering few at the …. Read the original article  : here.

Delhi’s underprivileged get Aussie help

NEW DELHI – Inspired by the Commonwealth Games motto “humanity-equality-destiny”, the Australian athletes Friday donated Rs.4 lakh to NGOs working for Delhis underprivileged children before leaving for home.

The sum would be equally distributed amongst two NGOs — Asha and Katha. The former provides holistic care to a number of slum colonies across Delhi while …. Original article  : Delhi’s underprivileged get Aussie help.

Microsoft, Autodesk to provide free software to colleges

NEW DELHI – Software majors Microsoft and Autodesk will provide free software to students and engineering faculty in colleges under the ambit of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

AICTE Chairman S.S. Mantha signed MoUs with Autodesk Chief Education Officer Joe Asthroth and Microsoft General Manager – Developer Partner Evangelism Moorthy Uppaluri Friday.
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