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Vikram Sarabhai: The Visionary Behind India's Space Program

Vikram Sarabhai, hailed as the father of India's space program, was a visionary physicist who transformed India’s scientific landscape. After excelling in academia, Sarabhai realized the potential of space technology in addressing the needs of a developing nation. His pivotal decision to establish the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969 marked the beginning of India’s space exploration journey.

 


Vikram Sarabhai

 
 
 

Sarabhai’s belief that space research should serve societal development led to groundbreaking innovations in communication, education, and remote sensing technology.

Under his leadership, ISRO launched Aryabhata, India’s first satellite, in 1975. Sarabhai's dedication to combining science and societal needs continues to inspire generations of scientists and leaders in India.

"Our vision should not be limited by what we see in the present. We must think big and dream about possibilities for the future." - Vikram Sarabhai

 
   
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Mumbai: 75 per cent attendance must in law colleges, UGC reaffirms

Mid-Day, 5th September, 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reaffirmed the mandatory 75 percent attendance requirement in law colleges, in a recently filed affidavit before the Bombay High Court. The affidavit was in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an associate professor at a city law college. 

Union Education Minister Plans 5,000 Centres of Excellence to Propel India’s Growth

Digital Learning, 5th September, 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan revealed plans to elevate 5,000 higher education institutions into Centres of Excellence. Speaking at a workshop, the minister underscored the pivotal role of higher education in transforming India from a consumption-based economy to a production-oriented one. The event marked the launch of the Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutes, a key initiative aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

 
 
       
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Career Opportunities After
B. Tech in Artificial Intelligence

Nowadays, Artificial intelligence is in trend and favourites among students because it offers promising career opportunities in various fields. Artificial intelligence being utilised in almost every engineering and non-engineering stream, naturally creating many job options in this area. Among these let’s discuss top 10 promising career opportunities after completing B. Tech in Artificial Intelligence.



Dr. Salur Srikant Patnaik
Asst Dean and Asst Professor
Vijaybhoomi University

   
 

Career opportunities in engineering field:

  1. AI Engineer – To create intelligent systems that can learn and make decisions autonomously. Main responsibilities are to Develop, test, and deploy AI models to solve complex problems across various domains. Hands-on working knowledge in Machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, programming (Python, R), frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) is essential.
  2. Machine Learning Engineer – To enable businesses to leverage data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. Main responsibilities are to design and implement machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics and automation. Key Skills in the area of algorithms, statistical modeling, data preprocessing, software engineering are must.
  3. Data Scientist – Driving data-driven strategies for optimizing operations and services where key responsibilities of a data scientist are to analyze and interpret large datasets to extract valuable insights and inform strategic decisions. Knowledge of data analysis, statistical methods, programming (Python, R), data visualization (Tableau, Power BI) is essential.
  4. Robotics Engineer – Innovating automation solutions for enhanced efficiency and precision of the robotic system. The mail responsibilities are to design, develop, and test robotic systems for applications in manufacturing, healthcare etc. Hands-on working experience in the mechanical and electronics engineering projects, programming, robotics software (ROS) is must.
  5. NLP Engineer – Creating technologies like chatbots and language translation systems utilizing linguistics, deep learning, NLP frameworks (NLTK, SpaCy). The main responsibilities are to develop systems that understand, interpret, and generate human language.
  6. Computer Vision Engineer – Advancing autonomous vehicles, facial recognition, and medical imaging utilizing image processing, computer vision algorithms, frameworks (OpenCV, TensorFlow). Responsibilities of a computer vision engineer is to develop systems that analyze and interpret visual information.

Career opportunities in management and business field:

  1. Business Intelligence Analyst – Identifying trends and opportunities to drive growth and efficiency of the business utilizing the key skills like, analytical thinking, business acumen, understanding of data interpretation. The main responsibilities of a business intelligence analyst is to transform data into actionable business insights to guide strategic decisions.
  2. AI Consultant – Enabling companies to effectively integrate AI technologies with industry specific knowledge. An AI consultant's responsibilities are to advise businesses on implementing AI solutions to solve specific challenges.
  3. AI Product Manager – To ensure the AI products meet market needs and deliver value to users utilizing the skills of product management, market analysis, leadership, project management. The key responsibilities of an AI product manager is to oversee the development and deployment of AI-based products.
  4. Market Research Analyst - Providing insights that shape marketing strategies and product development with utilizing the skills like, market analysis, data interpretation, strategic thinking, communication. The main responsibilities of a market research analyst is to analyze market trends to help businesses understand their target audience and market dynamics.
   
       
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Spotlight: A Night of Musical Talent at Vijaybhoomi University

On August 29th, Vijaybhoomi University hosted its much-anticipated 'Spotlight' event, a platform where talented students from the True School of Music, showcased their musical prowess. Each student performed a song from their setlist, be it an original composition or a cover. The event was graced virtually by the university’s president, Mr. Sanjay Padode, along with esteemed faculty members, Professors Vivek Pal and Pranjali Tare.

The highlight of the evening was the incredible lineup of TSM students leading their respective performances:

Niya Hiba performed his original track, Hey Lydia, accompanied by pianist Neil Singh.

Diya Goswami sang and played guitars for her original track Manmaniya alongside Gopalakrishnan Ananthanarayanan and Niya Hiba.

Prapti Chheda and her band Four On the Floor delivered a cover of Blue Angels by Fearless Flyers.

Sanidhya Jain led another Four On The Floor performance with the song Coffee Cold by Galt MacDermot.

Sparsh Jain rocked the stage with a cover of Blackest Eyes by Porcupine Tree, supported by his band.


After the performances, valuable feedback was provided by TSM faculty members Caterina Chierico, Pranjali Tare, Vivek Pal, and Abhi Acharya, helping the students further refine their musical skills.

'Spotlight' was a resounding success, reflecting the talent and dedication of the students, and reinforcing Vijaybhoomi University’s commitment to nurturing creativity and artistic expression.        

   
     
 

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  About Vijaybhoomi    
 

Vijaybhoomi University is India's first Liberal Professional University, which uses the liberal-professional framework of education to build a unique curriculum aligned to Industry 4.0. The curriculum facilitates the process of self-discovery in the initial year and thereafter choice of majors and minors to prepare oneself in high-demand careers in data science, artificial intelligence, business, law, music and design. The university is located in Karjat, Greater Mumbai, and nurtures holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals who can make a positive difference in the world.

Vision

To become an independent, multi-disciplinary, globally acclaimed university which facilitates learner-centricity, builds pathways to groom holistic individuals, and fosters innovation and scholarship to impact practice and communities

Mission

Nurture holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals.

   
       
 

 

   
 


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