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Zed Career Academy ties up with Carnegie Technology Education for ‘Genius’ Software Course
Zed Career Academy, which is a division of Zee Interactive Learning Systems, will offer the ‘Genius’ software course in conjunction with Sterling Infotech and Carnegie Technology Education. CTE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University which is one of the top five Universities in America. Students will cover the course through a combination of learning through the Internet as well as classroom education. These centres will take advantage of the VSAT network. Students can go to the Zed Career Academy centres and access the course when they want to.
Genius has ten modules and they will lead to two levels of certification, which are Certificate in Computer Programming and Certificate in Software Systems Development. The aim is to develop the students fundamentals in software engineering. It also equips them with various software tools and develops their skills in areas like system level programming.
Speaking on this Dilip Mahapatra the COO of ZILS said,’The Mckinsey Report projects the need for IT professionals in India to the tune of 2.2 million by the year 2008. It is to meet this need of hi-tech professionals in India that the company has launched such a high-end online course.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
