Cuemath Hosts the Biggest Mathematics Carnival for Kids in Bangalore

Namma Bengaluru witnessed the biggest ever mathematics carnival hosted by Cuemath  - India's leading home-based yesterday, after-school learning program for mathematics. From math learning tools to intuitive puzzles and games, this mathematics carnival was thoughtfully designed to make sure that every child (from KG – 8^th grade) enjoyed the process of math learning at the event. The event took place at Elaan Convention Centre, JP Nagar and was attended by over 5000 people. (3000+ children along with their parents).

In the spirit of Independence Day, Cuemath has found a reason to also celebrate 'freedom from the fear of math'. This year, our Independence Day, 15^th August, is also a special date that comes only once in 100 years. It is a Pythagorean Triplet. So how does August 15^, 2017 really become a Pythagorean triplet? Pythagorean triplet is sum of the square of the first two sides equivalent to the square if the third side. So, 15² + 8² = 17²   

Organized against the backdrop of a mathematical coincidence, which was observed on August 15, 2017, this mathematics carnival by Cuemath was one of a kind. To build the enthusiasm and excitement, Cuemath curated some brain cracking math learning tools and puzzles for children between KG and 8^th grade that challenged their creativity, imagination, thinking skills, and social skills. Some of the key activities included, Fraction Hopscotch, Arithmetic Spinner, Go Bananas, Play with Geometry, Code Decode and Math Jigsaw.

Manan Khurma, Founder and CEO at Cuemath said, “This is a first of its kind math carnival that Bangalore has ever witnessed. There's mathematics in everything around us. And as people who celebrate math, we're only too pleased to note that this year our independence day also has an interesting mathematical coincidence. In the spirit of our Independence Day, we wanted to showcase the many ways in which the fear of mathematics can be conquered and what better way than organizing a fun filled carnival; bringing kids under one roof with interesting games and puzzles and helping them experience the fascinating side of math in an engaging and non-competitive environment”.

Commenting on Cuemath Pythagoras Fest 2017, Shereena, Principal, Sunshine School, said, “Cuemath has a lot of scope for kids because kids learn best when they are having fun. At Cuemath its about engaging children to learn mathematics the right way. 26 of my students accompanied me all the way from Kanakapura to be a part of this engaging carnival. I’m sure my students learnt a lot and I hope to use some of these activities in my school as well. This result is proof of the efficiencies that active learning can bring and thereby help children experience the engaging side of mathematics”.

Started in 2013, Cuemath is a home-based, active math learning program for kids between KG to 8^th Grade. Combining the power of technology and personal teaching, Cuemath offers a unique curriculum that ensures a holistic learning experience through workbooks, math boxes, puzzle cards and a tablet. Cuemath’s self-paced program is setting a unique precedence for math teaching and learning as it challenges its traditional means of rote learning formulas, restricting curriculum to a fixed syllabus and focusing purely on scoring.

The future ahead is driven by technology. In just a decade from now, the skill that will truly matter is one’s ability to solve complex problems where math will surely play a huge role. Thus, one needs to begin now and empower children to go beyond the mark/score system and enable them with the ability to think logically and apply an analytical approach to arrive at answers.

Government Launches GST Training Programme to Skill 2 Lakh Youth

Government on Saturday pushed a GST preparing program under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna. Through this program around two lakh people will be readied, and those readied people will then further help in associations especially in domains, for instance, selection and calculation of cost hazard under the new obligation organization.Skill development minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said at an event deal with to check the second recognition of Skill India Mission,that this readiness program will completed in 14 states.

Rudy alongside Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti,Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan,Health Minister J P Nadda,Textiles Minister Smriti Irani and Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar carefully initiated the training course at 100 focuses in the nation.

The service likewise propelled a national entrance for assessors and mentors other than 51 new PMKVY focuses. With this, the aggregate number of PMKVY focuses has expanded to 200.

Nestlé India Associates with Amazon India to Launch Maggi Nutrilicious Noodles With Special Offers for Prime Members

Nestlé India, announced its association with Amazon India for the launch of MAGGI Noodles’ new NUTRI-LICIOUS range. This range of MAGGI Noodles offers a wholesome proposition targeted towards the breakfast occasion. The NUTRI-LICIOUS range will be available to consumers first on Amazon.in starting August 20, 2017. The association will enable MAGGI to reach out even further to consumers across the country through Amazon.in.

Speaking on the association, Maarten Geraets, General Manager, Foods, Nestlé India said, “Our new MAGGI NUTRI-LICIOUS Noodles are in line with our Simply Good initiative to provide healthier & tastier choices to our consumers. The NUTRI-LICIOUS range is a wholesome proposition targeted towards the breakfast occasions and made with healthier grains like Atta & Oats with the benefit of fibre & 15% RDA of protein. We are pleased to associate with Amazon.in to reach out to our consumers across India”

Commenting on the partnership, Manish Tiwary, VP - Category Management, Amazon India said “Amazon.in today has become a destination for customers seeking diverse & quality selection across categories. We constantly strive to widen this selection by offering millions of products ranging from daily essentials to international gourmet treats. We are excited to associate with Nestlé India to launch MAGGI NUTRI-LICIOUS Noodles first on Amazon.in.”

The new range of MAGGI NUTRI-LICIOUS will be available first on Amazon.in and then subsequently, rolled out across millions of retail outlets in India.

As part of the special launch offer, Amazon Prime members will get a 33% discount on the MAGGI NUTRI-LICIOUS range on August 20, 2017. Furthermore, customers paying through Amazon Pay will get a 25% cash back. Customers can also participate in an Amazon.in app only quiz contest, where 20 lucky winners will be rewarded Rs 5,000 each.

The University of Nottingham, TISB Training Academy Partners to Launch the PGCEi to Improve Teacher Education

The University of Nottingham (UoN) in partnership with the TISB Training Academy (TTA) which is part of the TISB and NPS Group of Institutions launched the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International) for teacher education today at their campus. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the two institutions in March 2017 to introduce the PGCEi in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The PGCEi by UoN is a global platform to compare teaching approaches across different countries and help teachers in developing a global approach to education. The programme consists of four 15 credit modules and is blended learning, which is a flexible amalgamation of online distance learning as well as face-to-face sessions. The web based virtual learning environment (VLE) enables teachers from 2^nd and 3^rd cities to access a high quality teaching qualification.

Speaking about the programme, Dr Anne Emerson, Associate Professor, UoN, and PGCEi Coordinator (Asia) said, “The objective of the PGCEi is to promote teacher reflection through exposure to new ideas and concepts which have been tested in the everyday classroom. The course aims to promote in-depth understanding of teaching strategies, develop expertise in practitioner research and make appropriate use of professional and research literature.”

“Our partnership with the University of Nottingham is a wonderful ideological concurrence between TTA and UoN with regard to the approach and commitment toward the quality of teacher education. The content and design of the PGCEi will benefit teachers irrespective of the curriculum or grade they teach. Improved teacher skill and pedagogical knowledge will directly impact student outcomes and performance”, said Dr Bindu Hari, Director, TISB, NAFL and NPS Group of Schools.

Dr K P Gopalkrishna, The Chairman, TISB, NAFL and NPS Group of Schools.  said “It was my dream to offer teachers more opportunities to learn from the best practices from all over the world. I not only want 21^st century students but also 21^st century teachers who are the best in their field.”

The course starts in December 2017 and takes eight months to a year to complete. The 60 credits earned from the PGCEi can be carried forward into a MA in Education in preparation for PhD study.

Intex Opens its 51st Master Intex Care Partner (MICP) in Bangalore; 2nd in Karnataka

Intex Technologies, one of the leading consumer electronics company reached a new milestone in strengthening its after-sales service network with the opening of its 51^st Master Intex Care Partner (MICP) in Bangalore, Karnataka today. The 1200 sq. ft. MICP is the second in Bangalore dedicated to Consumer Durables & IT Products service as the first one was primarily for Mobiles. 90 service centers (Mobile & CDIT) in Karnataka are catering directly to consumers.

The 51^st MICP in Bangalore was inaugurated by Biju Abraham, Head Customer- Service (CDIT), Intex Technologies and other officials. The MICP has opened at Ms. Delta Services, No 2/23, 1St Floor, New Raja Building, N R Road, Opp Town Hall, above Kamat Restaurant.

Bangalore- 560002 (Karnataka).

On this occasion, Biju Abraham, DGM - Services (CDIT), Intex Technologies said, “We are very happy to open our 51^stMICP nationally and second in Bangalore serving our CDIT products, thereby completing our services provision across all business verticals. The journey to reach this milestone within a three-year period has been very encouraging and supportive as we have built a robust state-of-the-art facility, infrastructure and with a professionally trained manpower been able to provide quality customer service and all necessary support to our service centers and partners. This is just another milestone achieved and we are sure to touch greater heights in connecting with people and touching their lives by reaching vast untapped towns and hinterland of the country.”

At present, Intex MICPs are spread across 24 states and 30 cities led by west, north, east and south zones. Intex operates 3 levels of service centers pan-India - Intex Care Partner (ICP) which are third party service centers, Exclusive Intex Care Partner (EICP) are third party service centers working exclusively for Intex and Master Intex Care Partner (MICP) which are repair centers and act as inventory / next level repair hub for all the state level ICPs and EICPs.

ASUS ROG Launches ‘Zephyrus’ Gaming Laptop Priced at Rs 2,99,990 in Bengaluru

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched the Zephyrus, the world’s slimmest gaming laptop powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 (Kaby Lake) processor and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with Zephyrus features the Windows 10 Creators Update, which improves the performance of PC games via the all-new Windows Game Mode, and makes it easier to perform native game-streaming with Beam, Microsoft’s streaming service. The new gaming laptop is available in the city from September 2017 at its three flagship gaming centres and also at the 80 odd ASUS stores in the country.

The laptop will be unveiled and showcased for the first time in India on August 20, 2017 at the Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru on the sidelines of ROG Masters South Asia finale. The mega event will also witness around 1500+ gamers who have pre-registered to attend the event.

Priced at Rs 2,99,990, the 15.6-inch Zephyrus features an ultra-slim profile and incorporates the ROG-exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) — a specially designed cooling system. It also features customizable ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects and a super-fast 120Hz panel with wide-view technology, 100 percent sRGB color gamut and NVIDIA G-SYNC for breathtaking gaming visuals.

“ROG aims to create laptops that are slimmer, cooler, quieter and more powerful than ever before — to fully address the needs of today’s highly mobile gamers”, said  Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager, ASUS India.

Asus ROG Zephyrus is one of the first few laptop to employ NVidia’s new Max-Q design technology. The notebook’s keyboard is ergonomically designed to provide optimum comfort and typing accuracy, claims Asus officials.

Specifications

Max-Q technology: An integral part of NASA’s mission to launch man into space, is defined as the point at which the aerodynamic stress on a rocket in atmospheric flight is maximized. Thus, the design of the rocket is precision-engineered around Max-Q. NVIDIA has applied a similar philosophy to the design of gaming laptops, enabling OEMs to build laptops that are 3x thinner with up to 3x more performance of previous generation.  With Max-Q designed laptops, gamers can experience high-fidelity gaming and high-resolution entertainment whenever and wherever they want it. Max-Q designed laptops support the entire GeForce gaming platform, which includes the latest gaming technologies, Game Ready drivers, NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology, VR, 4K gaming, and more.

ROG-exclusive design and cooling system: ROG Zephyrus is cooled by an exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that runs cooler and quieter without sacrificing performance. AAS incorporates unique AeroAccelerator (AA) technology that increases the speed and efficiency of airflow through the laptop. The fan’s 3D-curved surface cover and accelerator guides enhance airflow and move heat away from the components more efficiently. When Zephyrus is opened, a portion of the bottom of the chassis flexes to increase the airflow volume by 20 percent and further increase air circulation. AAS maximizessystem stability as well as gaming and thermal performance, and it allows full utilization of the CPU and GPU, so gamers can engage in marathon sessions without fear of interruption.

Perfected gaming keyboard with Aura RGB lighting, innovative touchpad with 10-key functionality: ROG Zephyrus features a keyboard positioned at the front of the chassis — a design that allows better cooling of internal components while providing a more comfortable and familiar experience for gamers accustomed to desktop keyboards. ASUS Aura RGB lighting technology provides dynamic and customizable lighting effects over the entire keyboard, as well as separately highlighted customizable effects for the WASD and QWER key groups, allowing users to create a gaming ambience that matches the feel of their game. Anti-ghosting keys ensure commands are instantaneously and correctly interpreted — even when up to 30 keys are pressed simultaneously. The keys have been ergonomically designed to provide optimum comfort and typing accuracy. Zephyrus positions the touchpad to the right of the keyboard and also integrates a 10-key function that is easily activated by a hot key. When activated, a red backlight illuminates the 10-key functionality.

WhisperMode Technology: NVIDIA also introduced its silent NVIDIA WhisperMode technology, which makes laptops run much quieter while gaming. WhisperMode intelligently paces the game’s frame rate while simultaneously configuring the graphics settings for optimal power efficiency. This reduces the overall acoustic level for gaming laptops.

Ultra-smooth gaming visuals and versatile connectivity: ROG Zephyrus is equipped with a 120Hz display that enables smooth gaming at a true 120Hz frame rate. NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card’s frame rate, ensuring ultra-smooth visuals. G-SYNC reduces lag, minimizes perceived stutter, and eliminates visual tearing — providing the smoothest, fastest and most breathtaking gaming imaginable, without affecting system performance. Wide viewing angles and a 100 percent sRGB color gamut also allow the panel to produce outstanding, lifelike colors from any angle. The laptop is also equipped with a USB Type-C (USB-C) port with Thunderbolt 3, allowing G-SYNC and 4K UHD display output, fast data transfers and power delivery.

Edutech NGO Meghshala App to Help Over 50,000 Teachers in 2017

Meghshala, a non-profit edutech organisation founded by former teacher Jyoti Thyagarajan and entrepreneur Sridhar Ranganathan, has launched its 'Android App' and ‘Pinut’ server.

By setting up 50 low-cost offline content distribution hubs called ‘Pinut’, Meghshala, which is supported by Tata Trusts, allows a teacher to visit a block resource centre near their school and download the app and the Meghshala ‘TeachKits’ for free. Meghshala has close to 500 active users.

The app and server aim to reach over 50,000 teachers in the country, going beyond Karnataka. Teachers with a smartphone and Internet connection can download the app and lessons free of cost.

The organisation partners with Makkala Jagriti, ISHA Foundation, MYRADA and Anthyodaya that helps them communicate with the teachers in the most remote parts of India.

The content is multilingual and has lessons in Kannada, English, and Hindi. The teach kits will have new pedagogical techniques, teaching ideas, activities, videos, and pictures that help teachers engage with students. The app, launched on Friday, also has a discussion forum, which allows exchange of teaching techniques as well as content. Teachers can also post videos, pictures and even ask for help.

Jyoti Thyagarajan, founder and trustee of Meghshala, said that with the increasing penetration of smart phones, the app could be downloaded on the smart phones for free and is easy for teachers to use in their classrooms. Ullas Kumar, vice-president-Education Operations of Meghshala, said the content can be filtered based on the subject, class, lesson, and titles. There are over 2,500 lessons available on the app.

Mallikarjun M.R., an elementary school teacher at a government school in Kodathi in the city, said he had tested the app prior to the launch.

“There could be times when we are not able to ideate on how to teach a particular chapter. The app comes in handy at such times,” he said. He recently taught a lesson on elements, compounds, and mixtures to class 6 students and he said he was able to win the concentration of his students as there were many pictures that helped students visualise.

Rajeev Gowda, Rajya Sabha MP, G. Raghuram, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru and VR Mehta of Tata Trust were present at the launch of the app at an event in Bengaluru.