
Top Karnataka news developments today
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
University of Mysore Vice Chancellor G. Hemanth Kumar is holding a press conference to brief about the 102nd annual convocation of the University which is scheduled on March 22. The 101st convocation, which was held in September last, was delayed due to Covid.
While concerns are being expressed over deterioration of learning ability of PU students, lecturers feel that increased options in the question papers for PU 1 and 2 this year will lessen the burden of students.

‘Instead of accusing Gen-Z of lacking skills or discipline, we need to ask what drives them’ Premium
At a recent event held in the city, Cambridge University Press & Assessment launched an advisory panel comprising leaders from top global corporations, aiming to bridge the employability gap in India and better align academic output with industry needs. A whitepaper released at the event highlighted the growing importance of communication skills, the need for stronger collaboration between industry and universities, and strategies to bridge the persistent skill gap.

Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.