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India should give its school education system a radical rejig
The deficits and deprivation that children live with affect their educational achievement profoundly, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
अज़ीम प्रेमजी विश्वविद्यालय का वार्षिक जलवायु उत्सव ‘माउंटेन्स ऑफ़ लाइफ़’ : चित्रों, युवा इंटर्न्स के खींचे फोटो, सिनेमा, शिल्प‑कृतियों और संवादी कार्यशालाओं से बनाया जीवंत
‘माउंटेन्स ऑफ़ लाइफ़’ को देखने के लिए विभिन्न स्कूलों और कॉलेजों से अब तक 2,200 से अधिक विद्यार्थी आ चुके हैं। यह उत्सव विश्वविद्यालय के भोपाल कैम्पस में मनाया जा रहा है और 9 दिसम्बर तक सभी के लिए खुला रहेगा। इसमें प्रवेश के लिए कोई फ़ीस नहीं है।
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Documenting India’s Iconic Trees: From a Giant Sequoia in Jammu to a 600-year-old Champaka Tree in Karnataka
In his new book Iconic Trees of India (Roli Books), S Natesh makes a case for elevating these trees to national consciousness. Harini Nagendra, in The Hindu, explores the ecological crisis that grips us and the imagination we need to recover, with the book in tow.
Teaching maths through puppetry, cardboard rolls, bicycles
Ananthapathmanabhan, in The Hindu, highlights Swati Sircar’s Montessori method of education through self-understanding and fun, which she calls the low-cost, no-cost method of teaching.
The Right to Work Deleted
Chakradhar Buddha and Rajendran Narayanan explore the surge in the deletion of workers from job cards and whether this has any relation to the government making Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS) mandatory in MGNREGA, in The Hindu.
State-wide English Enrichment Programme for Odisha teachers underway
The programme led by the State Institute for Languages and Teachers Training (SILTT), Bhubaneswar in partnership with Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, aims to enhance English communication skills among elementary teachers across the state.
At Azim Premji University, event on climate change highlights learning by doing
Students can explore and understand concepts much better through experiential learning outside and inside the classroom, writes Ananthapathmanabhan, in The Hindu.
Himalayan wildlife to historical Hampi: Students explore pristine ecosystem at fest
Climate as a topic of discussion can be dystopic, but how does one introduce it to children? Pearl D’Souza, in The Times of India, highlights the Mountains of Life festival at Azim Premji University.
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Average temperature in India will rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2047 if emissions continue: Report
The western part of India will experience a significant increase in precipitation, says Climate Change Projections for India (2021−2040), released by researchers at Azim Premji University.

‘Mountains of Life’ climate festival inaugurated at Azim Premji University
The festival, which is a celebration of mountains, consists of an ensemble of art installations and photographs captured by interns along with music, movies, artefacts, interactive workshops and more.
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Experts: Rains to get shorter, more intense but infra dated
Pearl D’souza, in The Times of India, highlights how with higher projections of precipitation, scientists expect more intense rains of shorter duration in the coming years resulting in flash floods but say dated infrastructure is a matter of concern.
New climate change report warns of rising floods, droughts, and threats to India’s food security
The report projects that by 2057, India’s annual maximum temperature will rise by 1.5°C under the moderate emissions scenario, with this increase occurring a decade earlier under the high-emissions pathway.
New climate data set for India unveiled by Bengaluru-based Azim Premji University
India’s average summer maximum temperature will have a 1.5‑degree Celsius increase by 2043, according to the ‘middle of the road’ emission scenario, and by 2041 for the ‘fossil-fuelled development’ emission scenario.
In celebration of our mountains
Harini Nagendra, in Deccan Herald, shares how Mountains of Life, the annual climate festival running now at Azim Premji University’s Bengaluru campus, is inspiring people to re-engage with nature, approaching the environment through joy, wonder and discovery.
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Summer heat to rise by 1°C in one-third of India: Study
The data for change in summer maximum temperature showed that 228 districts or roughly one third of the country, will see 0.91 to 1.62 degrees C rise. Another 251 districts will see 0.5−0.9 degree C rise.
Gujarat, Rajasthan to see up to 50 pc more rain, big deficit likely in Himalayas due to climate change
The western parts of India will experience a significant increase in precipitation compared to most of the eastern and northeastern parts of India up to 2040 due to climate change, according to a new analysis released by Azim Premji University.
15-day annual climate festival begins at Bengaluru’s Azim Premji University
Deccan Herald highlights the festival’s third edition, titled Mountains of Life. The festival features a range of art installations, photographs, music, films, artifacts, and interactive workshops.
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Chittara for mindfulness, and other Karnataka artforms that are a charm
Traditional Karnataka artisans (some of whom were part of the ‘Krishna to Kaveri’ event) are finding fresh ways to engage younger generations and a wider audience, writes Pearl D’souza, in The Times of India.
Addressing the Climate Crisis: Engineers as Solution Providers
Engineers must step up as solution providers for the climate crisis, where innovation, ethical responsibility, and interdisciplinary skills converge, writes Santonu Goswami, in People Matters.
Music is a great unifying and connecting factor even today, says Nagaraj Rao Havaldar
Bengaluru-based musician Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar recently presented a lecture-demonstration highlighting Karnataka’s unique status as a state that has nurtured stalwarts in both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions, at Krishna to Kaveri.
Superhuman AI may be the next Pied Piper of Hamelin for our kids
Letting AI bots or humanoids take over the education of our children, even as assistants, would risk losing control of their minds, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
Two-day ‘Krishna to Kaveri’ festival celebrating Karnataka’s cultural heritage to conclude on Sunday
Azim Premji University and the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) on Saturday launched a two-day festival, ‘Krishna to Kaveri’, to showcase the artistic and intellectual heritage of Karnataka.
Two-day cultural fest of all things Karnataka opens
The festival ‘Krishna to Kaveri’ has drawn inspiration from Karnataka’s rivers (Krishna and Kaveri) that traverse diverse geographies and aims to serve as a bridge, connecting the state’s various cultural and linguistic traditions.
ಕನ್ನಡೇತರರಿಗೂ ನಾಡಿನ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯತೆ ಪರಿಚಯ: ಅಜೀಂ ಪ್ರೇಮ್ಜಿ ವಿವಿ ಉತ್ಸವ ಸಂಪನ್ನ
ಬಿಐಸಿ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಜೀಂ ಪ್ರೇಮ್ಜಿ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಉತ್ಸವ ಸಂಪನ್ನ
Meet the Sci-Art Challenge Winners
Young comic book writers and illustrators expressed their understanding and imagination of science through art and storytelling.
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Nagas Interaction with their Natural World Expands Views of Nature-Relationships
Krishnapriya Tamma, in Nagaland Tribune, highlights how experiencing the rich and varied ways in which people interact with their natural world in Nagaland, especially in the rural parts, has expanded her view of nature-relationships.
The Ignored ST Side of Sub-Classification Debate
Criteria for creamy layer can make processes and outcomes more complex, writes Sujit Kumar, in Deccan Herald.
Tales of Coexistence: An Account of Savandurga and Chamundi Hill
Sahana Yelkur, in Mysooru News, highlights how both unique spots offer something for every history, religion and adventure enthusiast.

Exploring Navadurga Hill Fortresses around Bengaluru
Richa Shreebalaji, in News Trail, explores the nine hill-forts that have stood as silent witnesses to the rise and fall of empires over the centuries.


