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Hundred students of IIT to get scholarship from Renault Nissan

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Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Private Limited (RNTBCI) has launched a scholarship programme for students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This scholarship programme is aimed at helping students studying the online program of BSc in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras.

How will it help students?

The financial assistance will be provided by RNTBCI, through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), to 100 learners who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue the BSc in Programming and Data Science from IIT Madras.

What is the Bsc programme?

  • The IIT Madras BSc in Programming and Data Science is the first-ever online degree by an IIT, spearheads the democratization of high-quality education in India.
  • The programme has been designed to cater to candidates from all educational backgrounds and located anywhere in the world.
  • The programme is offered 3 times a year and attracts learners from around the world.
  • The applications portal is open until December 21, 2021, for admissions to the January 2022 term.

Why is the programme important?

  • There is a growing demand for data science and analytics skills.
  • There is a drastic shift in every field from business operations to consumer behaviour which requires expertise in data science.
  • Analytics, data science and programming skills are now essential tools across industries, possessing which, makes the students a valuable resource.
  • In the BSc program, students learn the basics of data science from working professionals, with years of experience which expands their knowledge.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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