Alan Turing was a pioneer of machine learning, whose work continues to shape the crucial question: can machines think? When Alan Turing turned his attention to artificial intelligence, there was probably no one in the world better equipped for the task. His paper ‘Computing Machinery and Intelligence’ (1950) is still one of the most frequently …
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Groundbreaking Inventions in Information and Communication Technology – Book Review By Pallavi Ghosh
Our latest publication, “Groundbreaking Inventions in Information and Communication Technology” by V. Rajaraman is an informative and enjoyable read. The book is targeted towards those with a pre-university education and does not require readers to have any prior knowledge on the subject. It aims to provide an overview and historical background of various technological inventions …
The “Other” In The Tempest: Chapter Review by Pallavi Ghosh
The Tempest from our Shakespeare plays series features the original text of the play along with simple yet explanatory notes in the footnotes of the text. Alongside this, the textbook features a comprehensive introduction to the entire play, illustrative summaries of each act, and two critical essays giving a postmodern outlook to the play. This …
Indian scientists develop reactor for cost-effective production of hydrogen using sunlight and water
A team of scientists has, for the first time, developed a reactor that produces a substantial amount of hydrogen using sustainable sources like sunlight and water, which is a cost-effective and sustainable process, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) said on Wednesday. Development of large-scale prototype reactors with photocatalysts (suspended powders) and a successful …
Business Ethics and Value Systems By Dr. Mruthyunjaya
Ethics is just a concept or a thought that stands for Virtue-based discipline of the human mind. Based on its observations, studies, discussions/interactions and experience, the human mind keeps continuously acquiring knowledge and refining the same as and when new information or data is available to enrich its data bank about various issues and aspects. …
‘Google’ is most searched word on Bing, Google says
The top entry on Microsoft’s Bing search engine is for its rival Google, Google has said. The claim was made in court, as Google made its case to appeal against a €4.3bn ($5bn) fine from the European Union for abusing its market power. The EU accused Google of using Android’s success in the smartphone market …
Wave Optics by Garg et al
Some of the major deficiencies of Indian higher education include: the scarcity of well-written textbooks authored by reputed professors and published by highly rated publishers, use of help books by students to pass examination and over-emphasis on rote learning with little or no training on problem-solving. To improve the quality of education, it is essential …
TIPS, TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ERPS By Sandeep Desai
ERPs are here to stay and seen as a standard option for enterprises. Enterprises could be Small, Medium or large. Appetite for ERPs – whether homegrown or off-the-shelf products is a necessity. Reasons for looking at ERPs are simple, and some of them are: Enterprises would like to borrow the best practices developed in some …
Accounting More Important Than Ever During Pandemic
Accounting being the language of business has always played a significant role in every economy of the world. The increasing significance of accounting in a digital world during pandemic COVID 19 has become a debatable issue among students, academicians, professionals and industry experts. The accountants have played a considerable role in managing the funds of …
Internet-access spending improves academic outcomes, according to a study of Texas public schools
Increased internet-access spending by Texas public schools improved academic performance and led to more disciplinary problems among students, a study of 9,000 schools conducted by a research team from Rice University, Texas A&M University and the University of Notre Dame shows. According to the researchers, whether students benefit from increased internet access in public schools …