A lecture on "The Art of Digital Storytelling" was held at Osmania University in Hyderabad, where Dr. Supriya Sakamuri, producer and MOOCs coordinator at the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EFLU), discussed essential techniques for crafting compelling digital stories. She focused on narrative structures and how digital media has changed storytelling and audience engagement.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/lecture-on-digital-storytelling-held-at-ou-1868145A group of filmmakers, including Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuaron, Sam Mendes, Benny Safdie, Judd Apatow, and Mark Ruffalo, have called on AI companies to negotiate licenses with copyright holders to access copyrighted material. They argue that this is a matter not related to national security, but rather a standard practice in other industries. The use of copyrighted content in AI training without consent or compensation has led to numerous lawsuits from photo agencies, news outlets, and artists.
https://petapixel.com/2025/03/20/400-hollywood-stars-warn-trump-not-to-let-ai-companies-exploit-copyright-laws/India is hosting over 80 German universities and research institutions to strengthen academic and research ties. The visit comes as part of a significant step towards collaboration between India and Germany, with the delegation participating in high-level engagements at Indian universities and research institutions, including the inauguration of the German School of Technology at PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/india-hosts-over-80-german-universities-to-strengthen-academic-and-research-ties/Google's algorithm update prioritizes content that is more engaging and interactive, such as quizzes, polls, and questions. For example, a recent update to Google's search engine favors websites with high levels of user interaction, like the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" which saw its website traffic increase significantly after being featured in the update.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-an-seo-what-should-be-on-your-author-pages/541867/Info-Tech's 5-Day IT Management Accelerator Programs aim to equip IT professionals with a proven framework for strengthening leadership, optimizing operations, and driving digital transformation in their organizations. The programs are part of Info-Tech Research Group, a leading research and advisory firm serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-management-accelerator-programs-launched-by-info-tech-research-group-to-help-it-leaders-drive-transformation-302407280.htmlKarnataka's Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge has announced plans to educate rural children on water conservation through special programs and field visits at Gram Panchayat 'Arivu Kendras' ahead of World Water Day. The initiative aims to raise awareness from an early age, as summer approaches and water scarcity becomes a growing concern in the state.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/karnataka/karnataka-to-educate-rural-children-on-water-conservation-ahead-of-world-water-day-1868036Macquarie University's law reform campaign oral exam has sparked controversy after requiring students to perform a Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country at the beginning of their presentation. The requirement, which counts for 30% of the final mark, was criticized by Indigenous Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as "indoctrination". She believes it is an indictment on Australia's education system. Some students have expressed frustration with the exam rules, feeling that they are being forced to participate in a cultural ritual without real-world examples or genuine learning opportunities.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14517167/Sydney-Macquarie-University-law-woke-privilege.htmlThe Institute for the Blind in Mali is a vital organization that supports visually impaired students, such as Ndiaye, to overcome educational barriers and achieve equal opportunities in the job market.
https://africanews.com/2025/03/20/mali-two-hundred-years-of-empowering-the-blind-community-through-braille/US President has ordered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to close the Department of Education and transfer authority back to states, while ensuring uninterrupted delivery of services and programs that rely on federal funding. The order also prohibits use of remaining funds for programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or gender ideology.
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