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At 62, Marcelle Flowers feared AI until two young founders changed her career

At 62, Marcelle Flowers had spent decades building her career in the plumbing industry when two young entrepreneurs arrived at her Sacramento business with an idea for using artificial intelligence. Initially sceptical of the technology, Flowers agreed to test their automated appointment reminder system after recognising a problem it could…

The Times of India · 3h ago

BITS Pilani revamps UG curriculum to prepare students for AI era: Vice Chancellor

BITS Pilani has revamped its undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for a future dominated by artificial intelligence. This innovative approach prioritizes academic flexibility while integrating research and real-world industry applications. Students will engage in various activities that promote both physical and mental well-being, earning a total of 30 Points of…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

BITS Pilani receives $1 million endowment for women scholars from alumna Revathi Advaithi

BITS Pilani will receive a $1 million scholarship endowment from alumna Revathi Advaithi and her husband. This generous gift will support deserving women students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The endowment, named after their mothers, ensures financial circumstances do not hinder education. Advaithi, a Flex CEO, announced this while addressing the…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Women, marriage and labour market participation

An analysis of the relationship between women’s marital status and their labour market outcome in the Indian labour market

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Emerging countries need women-led climate action

Climate change impacts can particularly exacerbate poverty and socioeconomic vulnerabilities among women

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

BITS campuses shine with over 3,000 placements this year

BITS campuses shine with over 3,000 placements this year

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Sunil Mathur is principal chief commissioner of I-T for T.N. and Puducherry

Sunil Mathur, 1988 batch IRS officer, takes charge as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, TN & Puducherry. He holds a B.E. (Civil) from BITS Pilani & Masters in Public Management from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. He has worked in various capacities in IT Dept. in Gujarat,…

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

BITS alumnus donates US $1 million for semiconductor research centre in Hyderabad campus

With the seed capital from an alumnus the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus is to establish a centre of excellence in semiconductor research

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus introduces online B.Sc computer science course

Students can take up to 6 years to complete the 3-year degree

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2022

BITS Pilani campuses see aggressive hiring

32.6% increase seen in median salaries

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022