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Top IT leaders to establish ISB-like institute for deep tech and entrepreneurship in Sri City

The institute aims to provide a comprehensive approach to nurturing startups and addressing the skill gaps faced by entrepreneurs.




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EKI Energy launches EKI Academy to advance sustainability education

The academy seeks to meet the growing demand for expertise in areas such as greenhouse gas accounting, carbon offset development, and sustainability practices




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Byju’s auditor BDO resigns amid financial and governance concerns

The resignation comes amid reported issues with financial reporting and governance, raising questions about the firm’s financial transparency and management support




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Hyderabad gets its own Handloom Technology Institute

The institute offers advanced training and education in handloom techniques




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Lam Research joins hands with 20 Indian universities to foster semiconductor talent

Universities to use the Semiverse Solutions virtual innovation infrastructure to train engineers for the semiconductor industry




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SMART Technologies eyes $50 million revenue in 3 years

The company currently partners with 500 commercial players and plans to collaborate with both private and public educational providers




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Youngsters will learn if you challenge them: Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala receives businessline Iconic Changemaker Award




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Ashok Leyland aims to touch one million students by 2030 with ‘Road to School’ project

Starting with 36 schools in Krishnagiri district, the RTS programme has now expanded to 2,400 schools




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At Design for Change, we let children find creative solutions: Kiran Bir Sethi

Change for Social Transformation — Design for Change




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ANRF will connect all STEM areas: UoH VC B J Rao

B J Rao says that for the first time in the country, ANRF has been set to comprehensively connect Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areas




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Nobel laureate Geim urges young scientists to embrace curiosity and break routine

Prof Geim addressed the 15th Convocation of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS).




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Banks may play safe in aligning study loans with follow-up loans

Upgrading the existing loan, treated as restructured, can be done only after 10 per cent of the revised repayment instalments is paid



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ISB launches 20-month PGP for Young Leaders starting 2025

This residential MBA-equivalent program targets high-potential candidates with up to two years of work experience. 




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Improving employability: Cambridge University Press & Assessment equips lakhs with English skills

The Tamil Nadu government’s Naan Mudhalvan Project that enhances employability and skills among youth, serves as a vital context for our collaboration, says CUPA head Peter Phillips




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Women in just 32% of districts have achieved work-life balance: IIMA study

The study conducted in 705 districts emphasised the need for men’s participation in sharing household responsibilities to achieve work-life balance for both genders




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30 States, UTs come under Vidya Samiksha Kendra network: Govt

The system will allow for mapping, tracking and identifying learning gaps in students even if they move across States 




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Mobile internet to be suspended in Jharkhand for recruitment test on September 21, 22

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission will conduct the examination in 823 centres




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National Consumer Helpline facilitates ₹1 crore refund to students from coaching centres

NCH received 16,276 grievances from students in 2023-2024, up from 5,351 in 2022-2023 and 4,815 in 2021-2022




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IIM Sambalpur to introduce AI-enabled teaching

The authorities of IIM, Sambalpur announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) as faculty during a programme commemorating its 10th Foundation Day




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CherriLearn collaborates with SVM school to expand into north-eastern region 




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Aakash to expand reach, move deeper into under-served locations

Most of these centres would be spread in Tier 4 cities in the hinterland or in different areas within the larger metropolises, says MD & CEO Deepak Mehrotra




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India’s first temple management diploma blends tradition and technology

Launched at the University of Mumbai and Welingkar Institute, the six-month course aims to revolutionise how sacred spaces are run




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Rhodes Trust announces sixth scholarship for India

Our current goal is to increase the number to 10, and then to 25, says Elizabeth Kiss, CEO, Rhodes Trust




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Young legal professionals should be agents for change in the system: President 

The students passing out today should use technology as a tool for professional advancement and also as a means of social justice, she said




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Honour for University of Hyderabad post-doctoral scholar

Sarma’s research results were published in high impact journals and also resulted in a patent




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Jaro Education has filed for an IPO, plans to raise ₹570 crore to fuel growth and expansion

The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of up to ₹Rs 170 crore and an offer for sale of ₹Rs 400 crore by the promoter selling shareholder: -- Sanjay Namdeo Salunkhe




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Allen Career Institute expands to Hyderabad with five new campuses

In addition to traditional classroom instruction, the campuses will offer one-on-one sessions with faculty and psychological counseling services. 




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Sanjeev Sanyal accepted Chancellorship of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

He will succeed Bibek Debroy, the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India




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IIT Madras launches Quantitative Research Lab

The lab will study AI for quantitative finance, including research in financial markets and its microstructure, quantitative investment management & risk management




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Glasses for Indian students with poor vision could unlock ₹156 billion annually, says study 

“If these children were to get glasses, India would stand to gain nearly 1.2 million years of schooling every year, amounting to a future economic productivity boost of ₹156 billion”




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Nayanta University set to welcome first batch of students in August 2025

Nayanta aims to develop students with a blend of technological proficiency and a nuanced understanding of humanities and social sciences, according to a press release




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ISB ranks 40 globally on Financial Times’ Executive MBA Ranking 2024

As part of the ranking, ISB was globally ranked eighth in Alumni Network, seventh in ‘Salary Today’, and 19 in ‘Percentage of Salary Increase’, among other parameters




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Harvestec launches online learning platform for rice milling, bulk storage technology

The subjects are rarely discussed and have great potential, says its MD Munishwar Vasudeva




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IIT Madras partners with French University to offer sustainable biomanufacturing course

“There will be 30 seats available for in-person participation. Registration for the course is open till November 22 and the course will be taught from December 2 to 14”




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Adani Foundation donates ₹100 crore to Skills University

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday and presented the cheque on behalf of the Foundation




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Veranda Learning, UTS launch Digital Marketing, Business Analytics courses; shares rise

Set to start in January 2025, these programs aim to equip Indian professionals with essential skills in digital marketing and data analysis.




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Shriram Group establishes RT Chair in Computational Mechanics at IISc Bangalore

This distinguished academic position aims to enhance research in computational mechanics, including areas such as novel numerical methods and data-driven modelling.




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SC sets aside NCLAT order halting insolvency proceedings against Byju's

The top court said the exercise of discretionary powers by the NCLAT was not warranted in the present circumstances




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Megha Engineering to build Young India Skills University in Hyderabad with ₹200 crore under CSR

The Chief Minister performed ‘Bhumi Puja’ for the construction of the Skill University on 57 acres of land near Meerkhanpet in Kandukur mandal in August this year




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NITK creates Professorial Chair with ₹6-crore grant from Hutti Gold Mines

The Chair is expected to advance research and development at NITK, fostering innovative solutions to industry-specific issues




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Following last year’s hiring slowdown, IIM Bangalore reports 100% internship placement for 2024-26

According to the institute, students received offers across diverse domains, including consulting, finance, product management, FMCG, retail, construction, energy, e-commerce, conglomerates, healthcare




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IIM Calcutta’s Summer Placements for MBA programme secures 100% placements




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IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies & SWAYAM Plus launch semiconductor industry training

The program aims to inspire students and industry partners to pursue careers in electronics and tackle challenging scientific problems relevant to societal needs and sustainable growth




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State can regulate madrasa education to ensure standards of excellence: SC 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act of 2004 while confirming that States can regulate madrasa education to ensure standards of excellence.




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PM Vidyalaxmi to offer collateral, guarantor free loan to over 22 lakh students

CCEA gives nod to raising FCI equity capital




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University of Southampton Delhi campus opens admissions for Business, Computer Science, Economics degrees

Applications are open until November 29, 2024, with additional admission rounds planned for the 2025 entry year.




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PhysicsWallah’s revenue jumps to s₹1,940 cr, losses widen on back of rising expenses

The company’s consolidated loss stood at 1,131.3 crore in FY24, up from ₹ 84.1 crore recorded in the earlier fiscal period.




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Australian curriculum debuts in India, targets 10 schools by next academic year

This K-12 curriculum, which emphasises balanced assessment with a 50 per cent school-based evaluation and 50 per cent external exam split, has been piloted in a school in Punjab to adapt it for Indian students 




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upGrad expands course offerings amid demand for AI programs, sees international growth

The company has broadened its product portfolio significantly to meet evolving learner demands, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and study abroad programs




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Supreme Court clarifies AMU’s minority status, rejects ‘safe haven’ argument for minorities

As part of a seven-judge Constitution bench, Justice Sharma, along with a majority, overruled a 1967 verdict that denied Aligarh Muslim University’s minority institution status.