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Deepspatial Inc. and Indian Express to launch India’s first student-focused news platform

Scheduled for a March 2025 launch, the platform promises to blend high-quality journalism with advanced educational technology, offering curated, age-appropriate content to over 1 crore students across India.

(From left): Nandagopal Rajan, chief operating officer, IE Online; Sanjay Sindhwani, chief executive officer, IE Online; Dev, chief business officer, Deepspatial; Saurabh Tyagi, director – brand & marketing, Deepspatial.

In a pioneering initiative set to transform education and student engagement in India, Deepspatial Inc., a leader in GeoAI-powered solutions, has partnered with Indian Express Online Media to launch edskExpress, the country’s first digital news platform designed for students.

Scheduled for a March 2025 launch, the platform promises to blend high-quality journalism with advanced educational technology, offering curated, age-appropriate content to over 1 crore students across India.

More than a traditional news portal, edskExpress aims to bridge the gap between academics and real-world knowledge, nurturing critical thinking, informed decision-making, and future-ready skills in students.

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“Indian Express has always stood for impact-driven journalism, and this collaboration with Deepspatial takes that mission to the next level. edskExpress is not just about informing students—it’s about inspiring them. By bringing together high-quality, responsible journalism and cutting-edge educational technology, we are creating a platform that will prepare young minds for a future that demands awareness, curiosity, and critical thinking. This is a step toward shaping the leaders of tomorrow,” said Sanjay Sidhwani, CEO Digital, Indian Express.

More about edskExpress:

Hosted on Deepspatial’s edskCalibre platform, which already connects with 20,000 schools, 1.5 million students, and 50,000 educators daily, edskExpress will offer:

Curated, Relevant Content: Tailored specifically for students, ensuring all material is age-appropriate and educational.

AI-Powered Personalization: Utilizing Deepspatial’s advanced AI capabilities, students will receive personalized news and insights based on their interests and learning patterns.

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Interactive Engagement: Students can participate in discussions, develop critical thinking skills, and gain a broader perspective on national and global issues.

Bilingual Expansion: Initially launching in English, the platform has plans to introduce regional languages, ensuring accessibility for students across diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Saurabh Tyagi, Director – Brand & Marketing at Deepspatial, emphasized “At Deepspatial, we are not just building products-we are shaping the future of learning. edskExpress is our boldest step yet, ensuring that students don’t just consume news but engage with knowledge in a way that transforms their perspectives. The synergy between Deepspatial’s technology and Indian Express’ journalistic excellence positions us as pioneers in educational media, with limitless potential to redefine how knowledge is delivered to the next generation.”

Dev, Chief Business Officer at Deepspatial, highlighted the broader impact, “This is not just another content platform-it’s an ecosystem designed to shape the minds of the future. By reaching over 1 crore students and their families, we are fostering a culture of awareness, analytical thinking, and informed decision-making from a young age. The ripple effect of this will be profound-creating a generation that is well-informed, globally aware, and ready to lead in an AI-driven world. The impact of this initiative will go far beyond just education; it will empower an entire generation to engage with the world in ways that were never possible before.”