Seoul, May 10 (IANS) The number of schools overseas teaching the Korean language increased by 54 per cent over the last four years, partly reflecting the growing popularity of Korean culture, a South Korean lawmaker said on Sunday, citing education ministry data. As of the end of last year, there were 2,777 elementary, middle and high schools overseas offering Korean-language classes, up 9.9 per cent from 2024, according to Rep. Kim Moon-soo of the ruling Democratic Party, reports Yonhap news ag…
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London, April 25 (IANS) Oxford University plans to launch a centre for Korean studies as early as October to boost research in Korean culture, language and history, professors leading the project have said. The university will announce the establishment of the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies during the official public opening of Oxford’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities on Saturday.The centre’s establishment, led by Jieun Kiaer, James Lewis and Chi Young-hae of the university’s K…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The only way for Sri Lanka to get into the AI race is to jump onto the bandwagon of a fast mover. Since it is unlikely that Sri Lanka can do so with the two leaders in the AI race — the US and China — the choice available is its neighbour to the north, India, the rising star. India has a high strategic edge with AI on many counts, according to an article in the Colombo Telegraph.“India is moving fast in AI development and, most likely, will become part of a three-mem…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine’s efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.The vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April, Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based English-language news magazine, reported. The new vaccine offers a potential breakthrough against a disease whose fatality rate is estimated to be between 40 per cent and 75 per cent. Currently, there i…
Islamabad, Jan 26 (IANS) The absence of data regarding suicides allows universities in Pakistan to frame deaths as isolated incidents instead of symptoms of hostile environments, a report has detailed. Last month, 22-year-old Muhammad Awais Sultan, a fifth semester Pharm D student at a private university in Lahore, died after committing suicide.According to his classmates, Awais Sultan was struggling to meet attendance requirements of the universities and had several times requested authorities …
New Delhi/Bhopal, Jan 21 (IANS) The Chouhan family is celebrating a heart-warming milestone as Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has become a grandfather for the first time. His elder son, Kartikey Singh Chouhan, and daughter-in-law Amanat Bansal welcomed a baby girl, bringing immense joy and adding a new chapter of happiness to the prominent political household.Announcing the precious joyful moments, the Union Minister Chouan wrote on his X handle, “Our …
Ranchi, Jan 15 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, where he will showcase investment opportunities in the state on a global platform.The Chief Minister was received at Zurich Airport by India’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Mridul Kumar. He is accompanied by an official state delegation, which will travel from Zurich to Davos a day later.Sharing the update on social media…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose policies empowered India economically and strengthened the nation’s global standing. Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to Manmohan Singh on his first death anniversary at Congress office at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi.Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Humble …
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Congress on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his death anniversary, remembering him as a visionary leader who reshaped India’s economic trajectory and expanded opportunities for millions through far-reaching reforms and inclusive governance. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several senior party leaders took to social media to honour the legacy of the former Prime Minister, praising his hum…