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The Class 8 Maths textbook, Ganita Prakash, seeks to transform learning into a participative, engaging, and real-life-relevant process. The set of new textbooks issued by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for Classes 5 and 8 this year according to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

As per the authorities, it encourages learners to connect mathematical problems to real life-"What math is involved in making a cup of coffee?"-and draws on the work of ancient mathematicians such as Aryabhatta, Aryabhatta-II, and Brahmagupta to make concepts clear.

A summary of the New Class 8 Mathematics Textbook's Key Features follows:

1. Contextual Examples

Real life examples have been provided in the textbook for students to consider connections- particularly how Mathematics is connected to the real world. For instance- how a problem faced by a carpenter is being addressed through Mathematics- "If you have two pieces of the same length and a thread, can you make a rectangular frame using the thread".

2. Hypothetical Questions

For example, Brain-teaser problems, like "How many times would you fold a sheet of paper in order to get to the moon?" introduce students to huge amounts and numbers. 

3. Identifying Patterns

The book has students find patterns in solving one problem. One of the chapters in the book is talking about the well-known "Hardy-Ramanujan" number, 1729, the smallest number which can be written as the sum of two cubes in two ways.

4. Hindu Number System

The students learn about the importance of "Hindu Numbers" and "0"- how the Hindu Number System is strong in making use of only 10 numbers to represent any amount of things and more. 

5. "?Mark

??" sign appears all over the book to get students thinking and finding things out. A solid "?" with a thick stroke and having the appearance of a bubble is the mark of a main question, and a plain one is the mark of a sub-question, getting students thinking and finding things out.

6. Teacher's Guide

Contains teacher's tips on how to get the most out of the book.

7. Puzzles and Games

Puzzles, Games and activities are embedded in the textbook so that learning is done with fun and playfulness and questions are embedded in every part of the section rather than the end of the chapters.

8. Illustrations and Comics

Comics and colorful images make learning easier and interesting.

Ganita Prakash, in totality, weaves a creative approach with visual cues, historical contributions, and real-world contexts to generate curiosity and analytical thinking among learners.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of Rajasthan will soon unveil three key policies related to artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centres with the objective of opening up more opportunities for the creation of jobs for young people in the state. These government policies also seek to make the state a national center for creative and digital technologies.

What Is Rajasthan AI Policy 2025?

As per the government, the proposed Rajasthan AI Policy 2025 envisions ethical and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence, with setting up a Centre of Excellence to facilitate AI startups, and research with the academia and industry partnership.

A statement, issued by the government, stated, "The policy is in line with the Centre's India AI mission. The AVGC-XR Policy will promote animation, visual effects, gaming and extended reality sectors. The government has proposed to establish four Atal Innovation Studios with an estimated budget of Rs 1,000 crore to enhance entrepreneurship and incorporation of technology in sectors such as agriculture."

"In line with the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 Vision values such as sustainability, inclusion, transparency & accountability, etc, we are committed to the application of ethical principles in the AI endeavors such as procurement, development, deployment, supply, and/or use of AI technologies," it stated.

The government also planned a Data Centre Policy 2025, to build a secure, world-class ecosystem for private data centres. It also promises infrastructure support to attract significant investments to make Rajasthan a data services destination.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore launched the Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and AI for Leaders in partnership with Emeritus, to address the increasing need for leaders who can leverage emerging technologies into strategic advantage.

The certification course is ideal for individuals wishing to refresh information on digital technologies and enhance data-driven decision-making skills, a press release added.

Besides, function heads or senior managers desiring to integrate digital strategies into new or new-age business models or current managers leading or soon leading digital transformation initiatives in their organisations may pursue the course.

The program is for consultants to take clients through far-reaching transformation, as well as entrepreneurs wishing to transform as a result of shifting customer needs and new business ecosystems.

"The course is designed specifically to give professionals the frameworks, tools, and abilities required to lead with authority in an increasingly fast-changing world via digitalization," IIM Indore Director Prof. Himanshu Rai said.

Avnish Singhal, India & APAC, Emeritus Executive Vice President, believed that as organizations seek leaders who can close the digital ambition-execute gap, the programme has been designed to address that market requirement, and it is a strategic learning journey.

The programme has been designed by IIM Indore faculty and is a strong balance of academic intensity and practitioner orientation.

The course includes pre-recorded video classes by IIM faculty for convenience, industry expert masterclasses.

Apart from this, peer-to-peer discussion boards for interaction and case studies of real businesses providing learning through doing, assignments, quizzes, AI and Gen AI for innovative approaches and business models, capstone project, and networking and peer-to-peer learning as well.

Advantages of the program:

• Students will be able to define the most important terms and concepts of AI and digital transformation.
• They will build and implement AI-driven strategies to enhance decision-making and business processes.
• With AI technologies, they can build and design business models and strategies.
• Enhance customer interactions and experiences through personalization and AI-driven insights.
• Subvert and combat the risks and challenges of adopting AI and digital transformation.
• Oversee and guide digital transformation projects in diverse corporate settings.

Course details:

The course will begin on September 25, 2025, and will be taught for 22 weeks. The course fee is ₹1,25,000

Eligibility:

The applicants must be graduate/diploma holder (10+2+3) as the minimum qualification.

Certification

On completing the programme successfully with a minimum of 70% percentage score, the participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by IIM Indore.

Students must also watch at least 50% of the video material and participate in at least 50% of the live classes, masterclasses, or modules on campus in order to successfully complete the program.

A departure from the traditional Western way of private-sector-driven innovation, India is adopting a government-leading strategy in artificial intelligence, says Yotta CRO Sunando Bhattacharya. Discussing the country's fast-paced advancement of its AI and semiconductor goals, Bhattacharya noted the pivotal role the Indian government is taking in defining India's future in AI.

"Unlike in the US, where OpenAI-like companies pioneered the AI revolution, India is witnessing the government taking the reins to drive AI leadership," he said. The government, in an unprecedented investment of ₹1.05 lakh crore under the India AI Mission, not only has been constructing large-scale AI compute infrastructure but is also putting money into skilling programs and supporting startups. This all-embracing approach is designed to ensure that India not only joins but competes at the top level in the international AI race.

Bhattacharya announced that among these, one Indian Large Language Model (LLM) developed by Sarvam AI has already gone live on Yotta's GPU platform. Three more indigenous LLMs have also been picked and financed under the same mission, he further stated. These models—"made by Indians, for India"—are a deliberate attempt to design sovereign AI solutions, customized for Indian languages, requirements, and data environments.

Indigenous LLM development is a critical milestone toward making India less reliant on external AI platforms and more strategically self-sufficient in an area that is expected to drive the world's digital economy. "These sovereign models are not about innovation—about independence and long-term leadership," Bhattacharya stressed.

India's AI story, supported by state patronage and public-private partnerships, marks a confident departure from its past strategy for frontier technologies. With infrastructure, manpower, and innovation ecosystems coming into alignment, the nation is not only setting itself up as a player but as a possible AI leader in the international arena.

Nothing has opened a new chapter in the life of India's student entrepreneurs with the introduction of its first student-focused program in the country. London-based technology company introduced the Nothing Incubator, a competition to discover fresh ideas from students who are willing to re-engineer the tech landscape. The initiative is designed to give students a platform to execute their innovative concepts while gaining actual exposure and mentorship.

Unlike traditional contests, Nothing Incubator has a program with form, where it brings mentorship, real-world challenges, and tangible rewards. The company is confident that this will make students think differently about making technology interesting and accessible. The company invites teams from more than 60 of India's top colleges such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and BITS Pilani, among others. 

Who is Eligible

Nothing Incubator program is open to students of over 60 top colleges like IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, FMS Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, and SPJIMR Mumbai. Students from any academic stream are invited. Teams may consist of one, two, or three members from the same college. Students from different years and streams are invited according to the program. Individuals must register via their official college email.

Nothing Incubator Competition Topic

The underlying topic of the competition is "Making Tech Fun Again." All the project submissions, whether products, platforms, or ideas, must clearly indicate how they relate to this idea. Not only does the competition emphasize the functionality of the innovation but also its creativity and user experience.

There are two significant rounds prior to the last stage:

Round 1 (July 31 - August 24, 2025): Teams must produce a one-slide pitch for their idea and how it relates to the theme. The most promising ideas are taken to the next level.

Round 2 (September 5 - 14, 2025): Teams shortlisted must submit a three-page detailed plan outlining their target market, cost estimates and growth plan for the next three years.

Grand Finale

Finalist teams will have a live three-minute pitch in front of a panel of jury members consisting of venture capitalists, startup entrepreneurs, and industry experts. The PDF copy of the pitch needs to be uploaded 48 hours before the final round.

Awards and Perks for Students

The winner and runner-up teams will receive the following awards:

Winner: Rs. 2,00,000 cash prize, one Nothing Phone (3) per member for all members, and a certificate

First Runner-Up: A Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and a certificate for each member

Second Runner-Up: A Nothing Phone (3a) and a certificate for each member

In addition, shortlisted students may be eligible for pre-placement interviews or offers based on their performance. Nothing Incubator can be joined by students using the Unstop platform. The program is only offered to full-time students in eligible courses such as BE, BTech, dual degrees, MBA, or PGDM

In an attempt to begin mainstream school education's use of artificial intelligence, edtech pioneer Extramarks has started launching its AI-powered learning suite, Extra Intelligence, among its network of partner schools.

Positioning itself as the first Indian education company to integrate AI substantively through the whole learning ecosystem — ranging from classroom delivery to after-school support — Extramarks is making this launch a quantum leap towards personalized, accessible, and future-ready learning.

This is not just about automation, says Extramarks CEO and Managing Director Ritvik Kulshrestha. "We are raising pedagogy, making students' outcomes better, and delivering high-quality learning to the remotest parts of the country.".

Embedded at the core of Extra Intelligence is the Teacher Assistant, which is a solution aimed at assisting teachers by allowing them to personalize online lessons to suit their own teaching patterns. Teachers can add real-world references, add bespoke examples, and transform concepts into interactive, interesting content — all due to AI.

Another forte of the suite is its AI-driven assessment engine, which aims to infuse a degree of modernization in traditional evaluations. Teachers can create pen-and-paper-based, cheat-proof tests, while the system grades students' handwritten submissions — long-form subjective answers included — with speed and accuracy.

This release is a growing mainstream move in India's K-12 edtech sector, where AI is no longer reserved for back-end processing or pilot add-ons. Instead, it's becoming more and more a core driver of adaptive learning content delivery, preventing teacher burnout, and ensuring stable student support.

While the firm is not disclosing the number of schools currently enrolled, preliminary results from test schools indicate towards increased lesson planning efficiency and reduced grading time.

In a world where fears of AI replacing the human aspect in education persist, Extramarks appears to be walking a tightrope — using technology to complement, not replace, the teacher. The suite's philosophy, as Kulshrestha puts it, is to "empower the educator, not sideline them.".

As AI continues to redefine the future of education, breakthroughs like Extra Intelligence might just redefine Indian education for its future generations — not just to learn, but to think smart in an AI world.