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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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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.




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Odisha government to roll out NEP 2020 in universities, colleges from 2024-25

The implementation of the NEP 2020 is aimed at bringing a sea change in the education system of the State




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IIT Madras partners with ISRO to establish Research Centre to study Spacecraft & launch vehicle Thermal Management

This ‘Centre of Excellence in the area of Fluid and Thermal Sciences’ will be the Nodal Centre to study Thermal problems regarding design, analysis and testing of various components




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Welcome to Hong Kong

Go undercover in Sleeping Dogs




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Online all the way

They’d rather be the employer than an employee.




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From Idea to execution

At a time when entrepreneurship is defined by innovation and not experience, businessman C.K. RANGANATHAN writes about how this could be a positive trend.




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Chasing a costly dream?

Travelling to venues, increasing expenses, time spent away from work… parents too make many sacrifices when their children decide to pursue professional tennis




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Ooh la la Shreya!

EVENT She sang, she danced, she conquered…Shreya Ghoshal brought the house down with a string of melodies and masti-filled songs




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Fully Bangalored!

PASSIONS Aditi Preyadarshini and Namita Rai’s 2 a.m. conversation on the shutting down of the city’s fav spots led them to put together a page on, well, All Things Bangalore




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Donating drops of life

Madurai Blood donors, an online page on Facebook, is a group of dedicated youngsters working towards a common lifesaving cause




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Vroom mate

She’s crossed many milestones with ease. She’s made people sit up and take notice of her acts of daredevilry. Prince Fredrick tries to keep pace with biker Chithra Priya




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Living by two wheels




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Ready for bigger challenges

With several medal-winning performances in recent inter-state and Open National events, the top athletes from Tamil Nadu exude an air of confidence these days




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Technology unplugged

Yet another successful edition of ‘Utbhav’, the annual technical fete organised by Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, was held recently




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Start, action, campus

What is drawing youngsters to cinema these days?




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Joy of giving

The NSS unit of LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura, has many reasons to be proud




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Talking health to youth, creatively

Talking about diabetes and heart disease to young people need not be in obscure medical terms, but can take a fun route