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“THINGS ARE BETTER THAN YOU THINK” – FACTFULNESS – Book Review

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“Step-by-step, year-by-year, the world is improving. Not on every single measure every single year, but as a rule. Though the world faces huge challenges, we have made tremendous progress. This is the fact-based worldview.”

Google Offers Free Online Course on Machine Learning

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15 hours, in the company of Google researchers, with real-world case studies, with 30+ exercises. A course in Machine Learning with TensorFlow APIs. A FREE course from Google. Now, what more do you ask for? Google is offering a fast-paced,… Read More ›

Question Asked by a Teacher – Should I go for teaching online if I am not getting offline teaching jobs? But I don’t have experience of online teaching.

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I don’t think that’s proper. The difference between online teaching and offline teaching (classroom teaching in a college / school) is the difference between gully cricket and Test cricket, it is the difference between cinema and theatre, …. You get… Read More ›

How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius Easily

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The content discusses converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit using the formula °F = (°C × 9/5) + 32. It also presents a simpler approximation method, where doubling the Celsius temperature and adding 30 yields a close result. Accuracy varies, with minimal error between 0°C and 30°C, but less reliable at higher temperatures. The reverse process from Fahrenheit to Celsius is also simplified.

Is IIT The Only Option for Engineering Education?

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The IIT JEE Main and Advanced entrance exams are conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students appearing for these exams are eligible for admissions to premier engineering institutions in India like the IITs, NITs and IIITs (Indian Institutes of… Read More ›

Ethics of AI

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“Humanity is on the verge of digital slavery at the hands of AI and biometric technologies. One way to prevent that is to develop inbuilt modules of deep feelings of love and compassion in the learning algorithms.” ― Amit Ray,… Read More ›

The Future of Geomatics Engineering: What You Need to Know

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Geomatics Engineering involves the study and application of geospatial information, combining data analysis from the Earth’s surface. It includes techniques like remote sensing and GIS, and is crucial in various fields, including urban planning and environmental management. Career prospects are broad, with significant opportunities, especially in India, where education in geomatics is expanding.

Little Steps Matter

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Length of one step while walking is approximately 2 feet or 60 cms. So every step you walk, you cover a distance of 60 cm. Now, this is easy to remember. You know that a First Class in an exam… Read More ›

Buying a Laptop for Programming ?

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While the world uses a mobile phone or a tablet to use the Internet, you as a programmer, need a laptop to do programming. Here are the main specifications you should look for when shopping for a laptop for coding:… Read More ›

Why is online assessment more than moving offline tests to computers?

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This question was asked on Quora. This is an extremely important question. This is also the one question that is ignored by education administrators and parents/students. So why is online assessment more than moving offline tests to computers? First, is… Read More ›

2020- 21 HSC Board (Maharashtra) – Question Bank and Prelim Exam Question Papers

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For the latest question bank of 2021-22, please follow this new link: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Maharashtra has released the Question Bank for Class 12 Board Exam for HSC (Maharashtra State Board) PHYSICS FOR 2021… Read More ›

What one fool can do, another can

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Let that headline not offend you. This is from a book. A book titled “Calculus Made Easy” on “Differential Calculus and The Integral Calculus”, by Silvanus P. Thompson, F. R. S. (Fellow of the Royal Society). This was published in… Read More ›

The TCP/IP Protocol

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What is TCP / IP?  TCP – Transmission Control Protocol   IP – Internetwork Protocol   TCP/IP refers to a collection of protocols   The name TCP/IP is misleading because TCP and IP are only two of the many  protocols in this collection… Read More ›

OSI Model: A Complete Overview of Its Layers and Functions

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What is the OSI Reference Model? This is an important topic in all courses on computer science, information technology. This article discusses the OSI model of networking in detail, the role of each of the 7 layers, and the discussion on what is a protocol.

Data Communications Protocols: Everything You Need to Know (Part 1)

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The term ‘protocol’ is heard very frequently in data communications and networking. What does ‘protocol’ mean? This article explains the computer communication process, what is a protocol, layered protocols, advantages of layered protocols, and defines what is an open system.

Open-Source Tools for Mathematicians

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What is open-source software? What are the open-source tools available for mathematics? In this article we discuss the use of open-source software like R, SciPy, Isabelle, Scilab, LaTex, etc.

The Joy of X – A Guided Tour of Math, from One To Infinity

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FOR MORE THAN 2,500 years, mathematicians have been obsessed with solving for x. The story of their struggle to find the roots —the solutions—of
increasingly complicated equations is one of the great epics in the history of human thought.

Essential Mnemonics for Physics Concepts

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The post outlines key mnemonic devices for remembering concepts in physics and mathematics. It includes tips for understanding alternating current in inductive and capacitive circuits, the electromagnetic spectrum, resistor color codes, and trigonometric signs across four quadrants, aiding in retention and comprehension of these topics.