HV #1 — A new B. Tech. course launched by IITs…

Also in the edition #1 — new career options to choose, scholarships and internships opportunities, and some useful tools and discounts.

Hey 👋

Welcome to the very first edition of Hanker Visionary newsletter!

Here are the highlights for today’s issue:

• Thought of the day

• Inspiring stories of achievers

• Newsworthy happenings

• Offbeat paths worth exploring

• Scholarships and internships

• Useful courses, podcasts, books, and more

• Innovative tools for modern-day learners

• Cool offers and discounts

• Can you solve this?

Let’s get to it…

Thought of the day 🔆

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. — B B King

Inspiring stories of achievers 🏋️‍♀️

• IIT student innovates portable braille printer 20 times cheaper than imported ones: Kaviraj Prithvi, a Physics student at IIT Guwahati, developed a portable braille printer named Tactall that costs 20 to 30 times less than imported ones, helping the visually impaired with low-cost access to printed texts.

• Delhi University students use savings to start community kitchen for dogs, rescue over 1000 strays: Delhi University students Jasdeep Kaur and Ishan Joshi started Pawriwar, a community kitchen initiative that feeds over 200 stray animals in New Delhi daily, while also taking care of adoptions, vaccinations, and rescue services. They have set up their own community kitchen in Ishan's backyard, which has helped them save money and feed over 200 dogs and cats every day.

Newsworthy happenings 📰

• Oxford University Press India and Master Spellers are organizing a spelling bee competition for different levels from classes 1 to 12 (Read news)

• IITs have launched a new BTech CSE course on Human-Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology (Read news)

• The draft National Curriculum Framework (NCF) proposes a 5.5-day school week, longer periods from Class 9 onwards, and no assemblies on Saturdays (Read news)

Offbeat career paths worth exploring 💼

• Blogging: Blogging is a career option where you create content on a regular basis for a blog or website. You can generate income through advertising, sponsored posts, affiliate marketing, and more.

  Recommended Course: Blogging Masterclass: How To Build A Successful Blog In 2023

• Nail Technician: A nail technician is a beauty professional who provides nail care services such as manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail enhancements.

  Recommended Course: Nail technician, acrylic nail courses (by NailAdvisor)

• Freelancing: Freelancing is a career option where you work for yourself and offer your services to clients on a project basis. You can work in a variety of fields such as writing, design, programming, and more.

  Recommended Course: Seth Godin's Freelancer Course

Scholarships and internships 🏁

• Aditya Birla Scholarship: This is a prestigious program for students in India who are studying management, engineering, or law at select institutes. It covers a significant portion of academic and hostel fees, with amounts varying depending on the program. The top 20 students from each institute, based on entrance exam ranking, are invited to apply.

• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): It is a national program that aims to identify and support talented students in basic sciences starting from Class XI through mentorship and scholarship. Eligible students can apply for the program's selection process, which includes an Aptitude Test and Personal Interview. Around 1000 students are awarded KVPY Scholarship every year.

• Internshala’s Student Partner Program: It is India's top internship program where you can join as a campus ambassador to help your peers in their career growth. The program offers exciting rewards such as cash prizes, branded merchandise, and free training to students who perform well in the program.

Useful courses, podcasts, books, and more 🕹️

Here are some of our picks for students who are looking to learn and enhance their knowledge:

• Thinking In Bets: How to Make Decisions You Won't Regret (Listen Podcast)

• 6 Secrets Smart Students Don’t Tell You by Chandan Deshmukh (Read Book)

• Life’s Amazing Secrets by Gaur Gopal Das (Read Book)

Innovative tools for modern-day learners 🔬

• Grammarly: This online writing tool will help you improve your writing skills by correcting grammatical errors and providing suggestions for improvement.

• Evernote: This app will help you keep track of your notes, ideas, and tasks all in one place.

• Quizlet: This study app provides flashcards, games, and other study tools to help you prepare for exams.

Cool offers and discounts 😎

• ELV adjustable phone stand (81% off): Enjoy hands-free viewing on your phone or tablet with this stylish and durable stand. Its multi-angle adjustability and anti-slip pad make it perfect for cooking, studying, or watching videos, and it can be fully folded for easy portability.

• Turron flash cards tray (20% off): Organize and ace your exams with these durable, blank white flashcards and free binder rings.

• VR Headset (33% off): Unleash your imagination with this fully immersive VR headset featuring 40MM lenses, built-in headphones and a touch button.

Can you solve this?

We know that science can be complex and challenging, but here's a riddle to test your knowledge and sense of humour.

Think you know the answer?

Leave your guess in the comments below and we'll reveal the answer in the next email. And if you have any science-related riddles or jokes of your own, share them with us and we might feature them in the newsletter!

See you next time!