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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
vivago 2.0: The All-in-One AI Tool That Makes Creativity Accessible to All
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- announces the official launch of vivago 2.0, its all-in-one AI creative assistant, now available globally on both web and mobile platforms. Six Core Features End-to-End Creative Workflow with One Click vivago 2.0 integrates six powerful core features that support the entire creative process. Users can simply enter a text prompt to generate artworks in various styles—realistic, illustrated, or 3D—with seamless one-click style switching. This eliminates the need for complex tools and time-consuming revisions. Another key feature is the image-to-video function. It brings static visuals to life by adding visual effects and background music, instantly transforming still images into dynamic, engaging short videos. The AI podcast generator allows users to upload a portrait and a voice recording to produce lip-synced podcast videos, offering a new solution for creators who prefer not to appear on camera. To boost efficiency, vivago 2.0 comes with 300+ ready-to-use templates, helping users create professional-quality content in just three seconds. vivago 2.0 also features a vibrant creative community that connects millions of users. Within this space, users can easily apply trending prompts, exchange ideas, and spark new inspiration through collaboration. Zero Technical Barrier Creative Freedom for Every User For individual users, vivago 2.0's 'zero technical barrier' is a key highlight. It makes content creation easy—even for those with no editing experience or who prefer not to appear on camera. With its image-to-video and avatar-based podcast features, anyone can bring their ideas to life in minutes. Your All-in-One Creative Assistant Ready for Any Style, Purpose, or Platform vivago 2.0 is designed to be your ultimate creative assistant, supporting diverse use cases from personal journaling to viral marketing. Turn travel photos into engaging video stories. Social media influencers can quickly produce standout posts using visual effects templates. Content teams can streamline their workflows with a single, integrated tool. Brands and businesses can also benefit. Fashion retailers, for example, can use AI to generate virtual outfit visuals and cut photoshoot costs, while brick-and-mortar shops can create eye-catching promo videos to attract more customers. From personal expression to commercial marketing, vivago 2.0 covers it all. Visit our official site today to experience vivago 2.0 and witness your ideas come to life in an instant.
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Chandigarh Leads In School Education Rankings, Meghalaya At 10th Spot
New Delhi: Chandigarh has emerged as the best-performing region in the country in the Union Education Ministry's latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report on school education. While Meghalaya ranked lowest at the tenth and lowest category. The UT scored 703 out of 1,000 and was placed in the fifth performance band, known as Prachesta-1, making it the only state or Union Territory in this category. Meghalaya with 417.9 points finds itself in the Akanshi-3 category despite a slight improvement over the previous year. The PGI 2.0, a revised framework introduced in 2021, evaluates all 36 states and UTs based on six key domains such as, learning outcomes and quality, access, infrastructure and facilities, equity, governance processes, and teacher education and training. Each domain contributes to a cumulative score out of 1,000, with the goal of highlighting both achievements and areas needing policy intervention. This latest edition of the report covers both academic years 2022–23 and 2023–24 and is based on multiple data sources, including the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021, UDISE+ data, and PM-POSHAN (mid-day meal) scheme information. Despite improvements in some areas, the overall picture shows that no state or UT crossed into the top four grading bands that of, Daksh, Utkarsh, Ati Uttam, and Uttam, which require scores above 761. 'The top-most grade attained is 'Prachesta-1', i.e., score range 701–760, indicating that there is huge scope for improvement in performance by states,' the report noted. Following Chandigarh's top position, Punjab (631.1) and Delhi (623.7) were the next highest performers, both placed in the Prachesta-3 band (score range: 581–640). Other states and UTs in this band included Kerala, Gujarat, Odisha, Haryana, Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. These results, while relatively strong, still reflect a nationwide underperformance against the highest possible benchmarks. On the lower end of the spectrum are Arunachal Pradesh with 461.4 points, Mizoram at 464.2, Nagaland at 468.6, and Bihar at 471.9—all falling into the bottom two bands. In total, 10 states and UTs fell into the ninth band, Akanshi-2 that has a score range of 461–520. Overall, the report found that 25 of the 36 states and UTs improved their scores in 2023–24 compared to the previous year. Chandigarh improved from 687.8 to 703, while Punjab moved up from 614.1. However, 11 states and UTs including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, saw a drop in their overall scores. In terms of individual domain performance, Chandigarh again stood out as the only region to reach the third band, Ati Uttam with a score range of 821–880 in infrastructure and facilities. Delhi and Dadra & Nagar Haveli followed in the next lower band, Uttam with a score range of 761–820. For learning outcomes, considered the most critical domain, only Chandigarh, Punjab, and Puducherry made it to the sixth band of Prachesta-2 score range of 641–700. While Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir were placed in the seventh band Prachesta-3. Most other states ranked lower, pointing to widespread challenges in student learning achievements. Odisha topped the access domain, reaching the highest band, Daksh (941–1,000 score range). States like Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana followed in the Utkarsh band (881–940 score range), indicating significant strides in school availability and enrolment. Bihar and Jharkhand were specifically noted for improving their access scores, moving up from the sixth to the fifth band between 2022–23 and 2023–24. In equity, all states and UTs performed within the top three bands, suggesting a more balanced distribution of educational access and outcomes across gender, social, and economic groups. The ministry cautioned, however, that changes in grading and methodology in PGI 2.0 mean the results cannot be directly compared to earlier PGI versions. Yet, the broad trends remain consistent, with Chandigarh, Punjab, and Delhi maintaining their top spots over recent years. 'Since the grading and the indicators have undergone changes, the results of PGI 2.0 are not strictly comparable with the previous PGI reports, though the pattern of achievement seems to be like the previous PGI results,' the report stated. The PGI 2.0 is intended as a diagnostic tool to help states and UTs identify critical areas for policy focus. With no region crossing into the top four bands, the report sends a clear message: much more needs to be done to improve the quality and equity of school education across India.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State nod to 43 housing projects under PMAY 2.0 in urban areas
1 2 Bhubaneswar: To provide quality housing to people in urban areas, the housing and urban development department approved 43 detailed project reports in the beneficiary-led construction vertical under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0. These projects will be executed in 42 urban local bodies. Once completed, the 43 projects will provide 3,949 dwelling units to beneficiaries. These will be executed at a total cost of Rs 256 crores, with shares received from the Centre, state, and beneficiaries. For the projects, the Centre will grant Rs 59 crore at Rs 1.5 lakh per dwelling unit, while the state will give Rs 39 crore at Rs 1 lakh per unit. The rest of the grant, amounting to Rs 157 crore, will be borne by the beneficiaries at Rs 4 lakh per unit. Beneficiary-led construction under PMAY 2.0 refers to a scheme component where eligible families, particularly from economically weaker sections, receive financial assistance to construct new houses or enhance existing ones on their own land. In a letter to urban local bodies, the urban development department's joint secretary, Satish Chandra Singh, informed them about the state-level approval and asked local bodies to take steps and sensitise beneficiaries at the ground level. Among the urban local bodies, Bhubaneswar will see the execution of 44 dwelling units, while 26 dwelling units will be executed in Khurda, 115 in Puri, and 41 in Cuttack. The highest number of 663 dwelling units will be executed at Bhuban in Dhenkanal district. Similarly, 579 dwelling units will be executed in Bhadrak municipality, 270 in Basudevpur, 220 units in Chandbali, 219 units in Sambalpur, 175 in Athagarh, 137 in Jajpur, 119 at Khariar in Nuapada, and 102 dwelling units at Polasara in Ganjam district. Sources said the projects were approved by the state-level sanctioning and monitoring committee, and the proposal will be forwarded to the ministry of housing and urban affairs now for granting financial assistance for execution of the projects.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
JECRC Women Break Stereotypes with Record Campus Hiring: 35% of All Campus Jobs in 2025 Go to Female Graduates
In a powerful sign of shifting tides in India's education and employment landscape, Jaipur's JECRC University has reported that 35% of its campus placements in 2025 were bagged by female students, making it one of the most significant examples of gender-progressive hiring in the country's private higher education announcement comes on the back of an impressive placement season that saw over 2,230 job offers rolled out to students across various disciplines. The highest package touched a staggering 33 lakh per annum, while over 876 students secured packages above 7 LPA. But beyond the numbers, it's the growing presence and performance of women candidates that have sparked headlines and conversations.'Our young women aren't just being placed - they're breaking barriers, leading from the front, and proving that merit has no gender,' said Shri Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson, JECRC India Bets Big on Campus DiversityFrom top tech companies like TCS, Capgemini, LTI Mindtree, and Accenture to roles in consulting, operations, and business management, recruiters hired JECRC women across the board. In fact, tech firms alone accounted for 860 offers, many of which went to female students who stood out in coding, analytics, and cloud computing non-engineering streams such as BBA, and BCA also witnessed high demand, with firms like Accenture and TCS rolling out 125 offers, affirming that JECRC's women are making their mark across sectors, not just Engine Behind the Numbers: Skill-First EducationJECRC's placement success is rooted in its Campus Recruitment Training (CRT) - a rigorous 300-hour program that grooms students in aptitude, communication, coding, and behavioral skills. In collaboration with PrepInsta, HackerRank, CoCubes, TCS iON, and AMCAT, the CRT module is tailor-made to match current industry expectations.'CRT has been a game-changer,' said a placement officer at JECRC. 'It doesn't just prepare students for interviews - it builds confidence, especially among first-generation female learners.'Tech-Driven Exposure & Industry AlliancesJECRC's placement success is no accident. It's the result of years of investing in industry partnerships and real-world learning experiences. Programs like ServiceNow training, AWS cloud certifications, and Google Cloud internships give students hands-on experience in high-demand 450 students annually benefit from structured industry training, ensuring that graduates are not only academically sound but job-ready from day Stage RecognitionThe university's commitment to inclusive, job-aligned education has earned it invitations to some of the country's most prestigious platforms. In 2025, JECRC was spotlighted at:HR Success Talk (Delhi) - for exemplary corporate collaborationInternational Business Conference (Bengaluru) - for innovation in graduate employabilitySHRM TECH 2.0 (Mumbai) - for AI-integrated hiring models and CRT implementationBeyond Placements: Changing NarrativesIn a country where women make up only a fraction of the workforce in many sectors, JECRC's figures are more than a success story - they are a social indicator of change. The university's rising women placement figures challenge the long-standing gender gap in engineering, IT, and management roles.'JECRC is showing the country what's possible when opportunity meets preparation - regardless of gender,' said an HR leader from a multinational firm that recruited on campus this AheadWith 12,000+ students placed in the last five years and momentum building with each batch, JECRC University is poised to become a national benchmark for inclusive, industry-ready education. The 35% female placement share is not just a statistic - it's a symbol. A symbol of the shift from token representation to real leadership, from inclusion to the classrooms and placement halls of JECRC, a quiet revolution is unfolding - one job offer, one empowered woman at a The material and information contained are for advertorial purposes only. India Today holds no responsibility for the content written on the website as a basis for making any business, legal, or any other decision. Any reliance placed on such material is at your own risk. advertisement
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Special Ops' Season 2 trailer: Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh, battles cyber-terrorism
The trailer for the second season of Special Ops, a stand-out series from the early wave of Indian streaming, was released in Mumbai on Monday (June 16). Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series heralds the return of Kay Kay Menon as sharp, inscrutable RAW officer Himmat Singh. Menon last played Himmat in the prequel series, Special Ops 1.5, released in 2021. While previous seasons of Special Ops have turned on conventional terrorist plots against India, 2.0 turns its attention to the murky, nebulous world of cyber warfare. The trailer promises a dense, globe-trotting narrative centred on AI, data breaches, and kidnapped scientists. This time, Himmat and his agents are set on a hunt for Collector, a dandyish cyber-terrorist played by Tahir Raj Bhasin. Directed by Shivam Nair, the new season also features Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak (returning as fan-favourite copper Abbas Shaikh), Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Dalip Tahil, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, Parmeet Sethi, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee among others. ALSO READ:Cop movies are now all about 'rogue' cops who take on the system On reprising one of his most well-loved roles, Kay Kay Menon said, 'Himmat Singh has always fought with grit, intellect, and instinct. But this time, the war isn't visible. The stakes are bigger, the threats more unpredictable and that made this season both relevant and deeply personal to portray. There's a quiet burden Himmat carries of duty, of sacrifice, of knowing more than he can say. This chapter allowed me to explore not just the strategist, but the man behind the mission, the father, the patriot, the constant protector.' Neeraj Pandey observed the new season mirrors the geopolitical realities we live in. 'The new-age warfare has altered everything we know about threat, security, and sacrifice. Special Ops 2 is about the war we don't see, until it hits home. It's a reminder that in today's world, the greatest battles are fought without a single bullet fired, but the damage runs just as deep.' Special Ops Season 2 will stream on JioHotstar from July 11.
