Inner space : Scientists trying to edit gene inside a patient
In the 1987 sci-fi movie Innerspace produced (though not directed) by Steven Spielberg, a man was miniaturized and mistakenly injected into the body of another living person. The desperate Lilliput tried to manipulate the internal biological functions of his host in a bid to escape the predicament. Definitely the stuff of fiction, but science is […]
Praxis Volleyball Premier League 2020
Praxis Business School Congratulates the Champion Team, Winners and Participants of the Praxis Volleyball Premier League 2020. 9 teams. 9 Owners. 1 Champion. Champion Team : VolleyBall Super Strikers Runner Up : Fire Starters #celebrateyourworth #praxisbusinessschool #praxisvolleyballpremierleague2020 #praxisvolleyballpremierleaguechampions
Coronavirus makes us look at technology to combat supply chain risks
Somehow, businesses never learn. Two years ago, Munich Re, the reinsurance giant, tried to start underwriting a new kind of insurance which would help rebuild a company if its business wasdestroyed in an epidemic. There were few takers. Today there’s a rush; but who’s going to insure a burning house. After the March 2011 earthquake […]
More computational power for less energy
AI shows the promise of turning energy efficient. We now run powerful AI algorithms on our phones. Researchers – in their quest to impart more power to algorithms – are using ever greater amounts of data and computing power, and relying on centralized cloud services. The entire process not only generates alarming amounts of carbon […]
Praxis Introduces Digital Studies in Management Education
Management Education started to get prominence in India with liberalisation. Post liberalisation, opening up of market to multinational companies and booming services market created a huge demand for “general managers”. The heyday for MBAs had started. These engineer-MBAs knew calculus, physics and mechanics like the back of their hands. But to become “general managers” they […]
AI close to creating life-saving drugs
Scientists have used AI to discover promising drug-like compounds. The universe of molecules that could be turned into potentially life-saving drugs is mind-boggling in size: researchers estimate the number at around 10^60. That’s more than all the atoms in the solar system, offering virtually unlimited chemical possibilities – if only chemists could find the worthwhile […]
House Takshashila – Winners of Khoj 2020
The genesis of Praxis Business School is driven by the desire to create professionals who can contribute to the evolution of this country. The model of education is holistic, focusing on academics as well as co curricular activities. Community and club activities add extra value to an educational institute like Praxis. Such activities move beyond […]
Can climate risks slow down business profits?
How central bank monetary policies are now being shaped by climate change Climate-centric financial risks are gradually becoming a principal aspect of risk analysis for central banks in the formulation of their monetary policy. This is, however, hardly a simple exercise. It requires a thorough assessment of data relating to climate risks faced by various […]
Admission open for Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security
Praxis Business School, Kolkata is now accepting applications from interested candidates for the 9 months full time Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security batch for spring 2020, starting 16th March. Program at a glance: Industry Associations Cybersecurity at Praxis is powered by extensive Industry Partnerships with CISCO, Fortinet, ISACA (Kolkata Chapter), British Standards Institute (BSI) […]
Praxis Volleyball Premier League Auction 2020
Get Set Go for the Praxis Volleyball Premier League 2020. With the Praxis Business School Volleyball Premier League Auction held on 27th February, the excitement is catching on for the championship match to be held on 8th February 2020. Here’s the Match Flow – 9 teams. 9 Owners. 1 Champion. Join us to celebrate your worth. #celebrateyourworth #praxisbusinessschool #volleyballpremierleague2020 #praxisvolleyballpremierleague2020 #9teams9owners1champion #excitementhasbegun #studentsactivity #praxissports2020