Machine Learning battling fake news in social media platforms
It is imperative to use only verified sources during times where ‘sources claim’ seem to be the norm. “Want to kill the coronavirus? Get drunk.” This was one of the earliest rumours (among many) going around the block regarding how to combat the COVID-19 threat. The veracity of the statement was nil. The power of […]
AI flags people who may develop complications if COVID-19 attacks
Israel’s biotechnology major, Maccabi Healthcare Services, has joined hands with AI developer Medial EarlySign to come up with an algorithm that could identify people who are more likely to contract severe complications if infected by the Coronavirus. The system is country-specific and currently works on 2.4 million members it covers within Israel – of which […]
Humble Bluetooth may prove to be a COVID-19 hero
Several countries have been experimenting, or have rolled out, mobile-phone-based efforts to track the spread of Coronavirus – often based on GPS. While the US government is in discussion with leading tech companies, policymakers, data security experts and legal consultants have gone back and forth on the concept. There are concerns that such apps might […]
Kabbage India conducts interactive session for Praxis students
Praxis Business School organized an interactive session on career prospects and development for the students by Kabbage India Pvt Ltd. an online Fin-Tech company, which participates in the recruitment process for Praxis. Aiming to impart know-how into the organizational culture, growth and employment possibilities over the years, Mr. Kaushik Das, Managing Director & India […]
Praxis participates in the 7th International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence
Praxis Business School participated in the 7th International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence at IIM Bangalore. Assistant Professor, Gourab Nath of Praxis Business School presented the first paper titled ‘An attempt to detect fake messages circulated in WhatsApp’. Gnaneshwar Adhi, Praxis Alumnus, currently working as an Analyst in LTF, presented a talk about ‘Fake […]
Praxis moves ahead with the Digital Literacy Program
Change-makers are empowered leaders and Praxis Business School has proved that by being a part of the National Digital Literacy Drive. Praxis Business School has started the Digital Literacy Program from October 2019 aiming to meet the growing desire among students in rural India to be part of its modernization process. The Digital Literacy Program […]
Alumni of Praxis shares his success story
Gurcharan Singh, currently working as Senior Associate 2, PwC, alumnus of Praxis Business School, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, batch 2011-2013 shares his success story with us. A student of BCOM in accounting and finance, Gurcharan joined the 2 year full-time PGDM at Praxis Business School in 2011 after qualifying the CAT. “The 2 years at […]
Spardha – Annual Fest of Praxis
Praxis Business School will be organizing its annual intercollegiate fest, Spardha2020 on January 18, 2020, at its campus. Spardha is the annual inter-college business and cultural fest conducted by the students of Praxis with a legacy of 13 years. This year Spardha is even bigger and better, designed to attract a larger crowd of Kolkata and Eastern […]
Day Zero Placements Report of Praxis Data Science Program
The Praxis Business School Day Zero campus recruitment drive for the students of the July batch of the 9-month full-time PG program in Data Science witnessed great results on November 11, 2019. In less than 4 months of joining the course, 60% of students are already boasting a job offer in the most happening and […]
Praxis Student Drive to Spread Awareness on Food Wastage
Praxis Business School is always up for a good cause. In an initiative to stop wastage of food, the students of the college are on a drive to spread awareness and practice the same. From now, the daily wasted food in the canteen will be weighed and monitored. The students started this initiative by measuring […]