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20 Jun

Queen’s University Appoints First Dean to lead India campus at GIFT City

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Ahmedabad : Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has announced the appointment of Prof. M. Satish Kumar, as first Dean of its new campus in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India. Prof Kumar will take up the role in July 2025 and will be based in GIFT City, providing academic leadership across the faculties for the new campus, which will welcome its first cohort of students in early 2026. Prior to this appointment, Prof. Kumar was based in the School of Natural and Built Environment at QUB for over 25 years. He previously held role as Director of Queen’s Academy India and of Internationalisation, playing…

17 Jun

Galgotias University and Tata Technologies Establish Learning Centre for Product Development Training

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National, 17 June 2025 — Galgotias University and Tata Technologies have jointly launched a Learning Centre focused on product development training for engineering students. The centre will provide technical education and practical exposure to students from Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering programs. The facility was inaugurated by Pawan Bhageria, Global President – HR, IT & Education at Tata Technologies, and Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer of Galgotias University. The centre is designed to deliver training in areas such as MCAD/PLM systems, electric vehicle technologies, and other engineering domains. It will leverage Tata Technologies’ I GET IT platform, which offers…

16 Jun

Staqu Technologies Transforms Campus Security at Vijaybhoomi University with AI-Powered JARVIS Deployment

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Mumbai : In a landmark step towards redefining campus safety and operational excellence, Staqu Technologies has successfully deployed its advanced AI video analytics platform, JARVIS, at Vijaybhoomi University. The implementation spans the entire campus, bringing intelligent surveillance, automated alerts, and real-time analytics to the forefront of the university’s infrastructure. This collaboration marks a significant stride in building a secure, responsive, and data-driven academic environment. JARVIS is actively being leveraged for critical safety use cases, including automated intrusion detection that alerts authorities upon unauthorized access in restricted areas, thereby preventing potential breaches before they escalate. The system is also enabling gender-based…

16 Jun

Motion Education Students Secure Top Ranks in NEET 2025

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Mumbai : Seven students from Motion Education have secured positions in the Top 100 in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025, while a total of 18 students from the institute are among the Top 500, according to data shared by the coaching centre. The results were acknowledged at an event held on Saturday at the institution’s Daksh Campus in Kota, Rajasthan, where institute officials, including Chairman Surendra Vijay, Director Sushila Vijay, and Deputy Director Amit Verma, met with the high-ranking candidates. Founder and CEO Nitin Vijay stated that complete data on results is still being compiled due…

17 Apr

Maharashtra Approves New Education Policy; Hindi Made Mandatory as Third Language

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Mumbai: — The Maharashtra government has approved a new state education policy that introduces several structural changes to the school curriculum, including making Hindi a compulsory third language across schools. In a key move aimed at aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the state cabinet has decided that all students in Maharashtra will now study three languages, with Marathi and English remaining compulsory, and Hindi added as a mandatory third language from early grades. The decision is expected to affect schools across all boards, including state, CBSE, ICSE, and international institutions operating within Maharashtra. The new language policy…

16 Apr

SRCC Hosts Second Edition of Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate with National Participation

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New Delhi: — Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) concluded the Second Edition of the Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate (SAJMD) with a grand award ceremony on April 12, 2025, celebrating the power of debate, intellect, and the legacy of the late statesman Arun Jaitley. The event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and students from across India in a tribute to Jaitley’s enduring influence on political discourse and public service. A total prize fund of ₹2.5 lakh, split equally between the English and Hindi debate categories, was awarded to winners from among 40 participating premier institutions. Contestants hailed from colleges…

16 Apr

Delhi Government Cracks Down on Private School Fee Hikes

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New Delhi:— The Delhi government has launched a robust crackdown on private unaided schools across the national capital for implementing irregular and exorbitant fee hikes, following widespread complaints from parents and guardians. The move, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Directorate of Education (DoE), aims to enforce stricter compliance with the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR), 1973, and alleviate the financial burden on families, particularly those from middle- and lower-income groups. The DoE has issued notices to numerous private schools accused of increasing fees without prior approval, with some institutions reportedly hiking fees by 25–30% annually,…

20 Dec

Early Career Academics Colloquium 2024: MDI Gurgaon Explores Sustainable Solutions for Business and Society

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India 19th December, 2024: Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, in collaboration with The Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) and the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM), successfully inaugurated their highly anticipated Doctoral and Early Career Academics (ECA) Colloquium & Conference on December 19, 2024. The theme of the event was "Sustainability in Emerging Economies: Integrating Business Excellence in Management Education." This invited scholars, researchers, and educators nationwide to seek innovative approaches for embedding sustainability in management education. With 140 registrations, the conference demonstrated high interest and engagement with participation from high reputed Institutes/Universities like IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIFT, IIM Indore, IIM…

30 Sep

CBSE Board Exams 2025: Datesheet Expected in December, Exams to Start February 15th

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is gearing up for the 2025 board examinations for classes 10 and 12. While an official date is yet to be announced, the exam schedule is likely to be released in December. The exams themselves are set to begin on February 15th and are expected to conclude in April. Key Highlights: Datesheet Release: Expected in December (possibly around December 12th, based on previous years). Exam Start Date: February 15th, 2025. Practical Exams: Separate schedule to be released. Class 10 practicals will be supervised by school teachers, while Class 12 practicals will involve external…

28 Sep

Learnologyworld Expands IT Training Offerings with New Domain and Key Partnerships

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Learnologyworld, a leading provider of online IT training and certification, is taking significant steps to enhance its platform and offerings. The company has launched a new website domain, learnologyworld.net, and forged partnerships with Phoenix Computer Academy and WiFi Training Voucher, both renowned in the IT training sector. The shift to learnologyworld.net reflects Learnologyworld's commitment to ongoing growth and providing an improved online experience. While the previous domain ([invalid URL removed]) will remain active until October 18, 2024, users are encouraged to update their bookmarks to the new address. "This transition is a major milestone for Learnologyworld," says Manuel End, Co-Founder…