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The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
News from the world of Education: June 12, 2025
Life and leadership skills programme Oratrics launched its initiative, The Future Human Programme, designed to provide life and leadership skills that transcend conventional academic learning. Children aged 6 to 18 years can apply. For the programmes available, details, and to apply, visit KLH Global Business School, Hyderabad, invites applications for the inaugural edition of the International Doctoral Colloquium. It is a platform for emerging scholars to present, discuss, and refine the research in diverse fields including Management, Technology, Innovation, and the Social Sciences. The deadline for abstract submission is June 14, while the final paper deadline is July 15. When: August 8 and 9 Registration deadline: July 20 Details at Admissions and scholarships Somaiya Vidyavihar University has opened admissions for 2025- 2026 for programmes in languages, literature, writing, and communication offered by its Faculty of Languages and Literature (FLL). Programmes: MA in Marathi Bhasha, Sahitya ani Upyojit Marathi; MA in Gujarati Literature, Translation and Media; MA in Hindi Sahitya, and MA in English Literature and Communication Studies Eligibility: Bachelor's in Arts or equivalent from a recognised university; candidates from other faculties will be assessed individually on their language capabilities. Deadline: June 30 The FLL also offers a one-year Diploma in Content and Creative Writing which is open to students from any discipline who have completed the HSC or an equivalent exam, including candidates from English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati medium. It offers certificate programmes in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Urdu, Gujarati Communication Skills, and Communicative Marathi for non-Marathi speakers. Students who have passed the HSC or an equivalent exam from a recognised board can apply for Level 1. Details at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has opened admissions for its two-year, full-time programmes: PGDM in Entrepreneurship (PGDM–E) and PGDM in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (PGDM–IEV) for 2025-27. Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks; a qualifying Management test score (CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / C-MAT). Final-year graduates can apply. Details at The University of Cambridge Online and Simplilearn launched the Managing Software Architecture programme. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher; basic understanding of programming concepts and Maths Deadline: June 18 Details at The Indian School of Hospitality invites applications for BBA/BBA (Hons) in Hospitality Management. Eligibility: 50% marks in class 12 with English as one of the subjects; for IB students, a diploma is the minimum requirement; for Cambridge University students (GCE/IGCSE/GCSE exams of the approved British Examination Bodies), 'A' Level certificate is the minimum requirement with five subjects in A, B, C Grades including English at Ordinary ('O') Level and 2/3 (Two/Three) subjects at Advanced Level. Deadline: July 20 Details at The Institution of Engineering and Technology invites applications to the ninth edition of the IET India Scholarship Award. Eligibility: Applicants from any Engineering specialisation and year of study, who have a minimum aggregate score of 60% or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale. Deadline: June 22 Details at The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, invites applications for its Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship for Physics, from new international students. Eligibility: Eligible self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying applicants enrolling in a full-time taught master's degree in the Department of Physics starting this September. Those who receive full sponsorship from a government office or embassy are not eligible. Value: £7,000 Deadline: July 31 Helps with: Tuition fees Details at The university also invites applications for its MSc Artificial Intelligence and Applications course starting this September. Eligibility: Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent; English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). Scholarships: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarships of £5,000 are available. Details at More details on the course at The University of Sheffield, the U.K., invites applications for its MSc Environmental Change and International Development course starting this September. Eligibility: Holders of a three-or-four-year Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognised university in the following: any Arts and Humanities or Social Science subject, Medicine Public Health. IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or university equivalent. Scholarship: International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025 to international students joining the university from selected regions including India. It is worth £2,000 for courses in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Science. Deadline: July 8 Details at Yes Germany has announced scholarships for Indian students aiming to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Germany. Some institutions providing scholarships for international students include Heidelberg University's Hans-Peter Wild Talent Scholarship for UG and PG students in STEM fields; Humboldt University of Berlin's Humboldt Research Track Scholarship for early-stage researchers; RWTH Aachen University Scholarships which provides tuition-fee waivers and stipends, awarded based on academic excellence, among others. Foe details on scholarships, eligibility, deadlines, and more, visit Lorien Finance's Scholarship 2025 campaign is offering four scholarships to students across India. Value: ₹5 lakh each Eligibility: Open to academically promising students from underrepresented geographies, schools, streams, and backgrounds across India. Deadline: June 30 Details at Events Richard Marles MP, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, led the education forum at the University of Melbourne's Global Centre in Delhi. It marked the fifth anniversary of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurugram welcomed 170 students to its Post Graduate Programme in Management. IIM Bangalore welcomed 29 students to its PhD programme Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore, addressed the students in a speech titled Embarking on an Impactful Academic Career. MAHE Manipal organised PANORAMA 2025, an in-person immersion event for its online degree and certificate learners across MBA, MCA, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Business Analytics, PGCP in Logistics and Supply Chain, and PGCP in Business Analytics. The MAHE Online Alumni Portal was launched as a part of the event. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), in association with Cubastion Consulting Pvt. Ltd., has introduced an enhanced version of My SSC, its mobile application, to simplify and safeguard the registration and application process for candidates across the country. It includes digital features such as Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication, one-time candidate registration, and face recognition through Aadhaar Face RD app. It can be downloaded from Google Play Store. Shamir Lens conducted a dispensing workshop for optometry students at ITM's Institute of Health Sciences. Topics included component aspects of dispensing such as lens selection, lens fitting, and lens adjustments. Students witnessed a live demonstration of Spark 4, a tool, and how eye-care professionals used it to fit lenses with precision and speed. The IISc Innovation Council, in collaboration with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bangalore, conducted Ché-Mystery: Science and Career, a Chemistry Workshop aimed at high school students. Over 35 students from schools across Bengaluru and beyond participated. Topics included From Natural Philosophy to Chemistry; Chemistry's Industrial Impact, and Why Study Chemistry Today? IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19. The research findings have been published in the journal, Applied Clay Science, in a paper co-authored by Prof. T.V. Bharat, Department of Civil Engineering, and Prof. Sachin Kumar, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, along with research scholars Himanshu Yadav and Deepa Mehta, at IIT Guwahati. IIT Roorkee was part of a collaborative effort which discovered 188Astatine (188At), a new atomic nucleus. This discovery was achieved through an experiment at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, along with the theory developed at IIT Roorkee and Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Scientists have also reported the first evidence of a phenomenon called the Thomas-Ehrman shift in heavy nuclei. The research findings have been published in the journal Nature Communications. KIIT World School, Sohna Road, hosted a workshop to familiarise educators with the provisions and practical implementation of the NEP 2020. It featured sessions by experts Sneh Bansal, Assistant Professor, NCERT, and Anju Verma, an educationist and language expert. They highlighted the importance of learner-centric teaching methodologies including self-assessment and peer evaluation, as key tools in fostering holistic development. Smiling Tree partnered with Delhi Public School, RK Puram, for DIGEX x CYBERX 2025, its annual event. Events included photography, filmmaking, ethical hacking, among others. It also collaborated with Haritima (The Environmental Awareness Society), Garden Committee, NSS, and Institution's Innovation Council of Hansraj College, University of Delhi, to launch a vertical garden plantation drive on campus. MIT-World Peace University has launched a battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion and sodium-ion technologies. Equipped with the latest tools and instrumentation, the facility supports academic research and collaborative projects with industry and research institutions. Vikalp India launched its STEAM Lab at Home initiative to bring experiential learning to students' homes. It aims to make learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) hands-on. Students can establish their dedicated learning areas at home. At the start of the academic year, each student will receive a DIY kit encompassing Science, Social Science, and Maths. FLAME University concluded the fifth edition of its Creators Residency themed Tradigital Trance: One World for Traditional and Digital Art. It recognised three artists experimenting with hand-drawn animation, Aboriginal painting reimagined through interactivity, and digitally synthesised classical music — Ritwika Ganguly, Ninad Palandurkar, and Aditya Dipankar, respectively. Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, held its Young Thinkers Forum (YTF) Summer School where over 110 students from 50 schools across 15 states participated. It featured over 30 sessions across subjects including Maths, Science, Astronomy, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, among others. The newly launched Robotics Tech Tinkers Programme witnessed participation from students in classes 7 to 12. Lovely Professional University, in association with the Department of Skill Education, CBSE, New Delhi, hosted the Edu-Leaders Conclave. Over 40 principals from CBSE-affiliated schools across India, participated. Interactive sessions were held on themes such as edu-revolution, experiential learning, leadership, NEP implementation, and more. Venkateshwar International School, Sector 10, Dwarka, launched VISion X - Xposure Xperience Xtrapowerment, a Summer Internship Programme. It was designed to integrate academic learning with practical experience for students of classes 11 and 12. Over 133 students participated. Adelaide University has appointed Prof. Nicola Phillips as its vice chancellor effective from January 2026. She is currently the Provost at the University of Melbourne and has served as acting and interim vice chancellor. Policybazaar was recently selected as a project partner by Harvard Business School for its FIELD Global Capstone Project. It will now join the cohort of 156 organisations across 14 countries. SP Jain School of Global Management concluded internship placements for its Master of Global Business (MGB) Class of 2024 students. Recruiters included LVMH, Dabur, Anand Rathi, Beiersdorf Middle East, SAP, Puma, Himalaya Wellness, Purelab, and Pirelli, to name a few. Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, PGDM (WeSchool), Mumbai, held a felicitation ceremony of its inaugural batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Temple Management. The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) launched an AI-driven podcast designed in a discussion format. Faculty research work will be converted into multilingual podcasts produced in Tamil, English, and Hindi. They are available at World Environment Day (WED) IIT Bangalore, in collaboration with the Jeevanmukthi Foundation Charitable Trust, organised a plantation drive at HSR Layout, Bengaluru, in Sudarvana Urban Forest, to celebrate WED. Ryan International Academy, Sarjapur, celebrated WED through a range of environment-focused activities based on the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. It also declared its green mission to plant over 1,500 saplings. Whistling Woods International launched a campus-wide initiative where sustainability warriors will collect and transform plastic waste into sustainable T-shirts. Up to 50 kgs of plastic waste is processed each month from the campus and surrounding areas, and repurposed into limited-edition garments. IIM Nagpur celebrated WED through six projects that work together to reduce the campus's environmental impact and promote green living. These include a 2MW Power project to make the campus self-sustained for its energy needs; rainwater harvesting systems have been installed across the campus; wastewater being treated for reuse, to name a few. Awards and laurels Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025 IIM Kozhikode made its debut and secured the 87th position globally. Excelia Business School, France, secured the 43rd rank globally and 12th rank among French schools. IIM Bangalore secured a Level 5 Pioneering School position with a score of 9.3 out of 10 in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating. The Centre for Science Learning and Creativity Science Museum in Shoghi stood first in the Himachal Pradesh Environment Leadership Award 2023–24. It was presented by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh. Two students from Ashoka University won the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship. They are among the seven students across India who won the scholarship. MoUs and partnerships Woxsen University has signed an MoU with IBM India Private Limited to foster academic-industry partnership aimed at technology education across business and technology disciplines. The collaboration spans Woxsen's School of Business and School of Technology, benefiting students enrolled in MBA Business Analytics and BBA Data Science and AI, among others. BITS Pilani partnered with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to strengthen academic ties and foster innovation through joint research, educational initiatives, and student and faculty exchanges. Management Development Institute signed an MoU with the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development to strengthen academic collaboration. IIT Kanpur signed an MoU with NMexus™, a New Mexico-based non-profit Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to enhance bilateral collaboration in several areas. These include clean and sustainable energy, aerospace, AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Aptech Limited has signed an articulation agreement with the International School of Management (ISM), Germany. This will enable international students from its Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering programme to gain direct entry into the final year of ISM's UG programmes across its campuses in Germany, through a Credit Transfer Facility (CTF).
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
St. Michael Middle School Saints Robotics team heads to global competition
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — The St. Michael Middle School Saints Robotics team is headed to the Global FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics competition this summer. The team is known as Saints Robotics and is comprised of 5th through 8th grade students. Xander Richard, one of the 8th graders, said the team is looking forward to many things about this trip. 'We showcase our robot in different tasks they give us, and we showcase our innovation project. Which is a project that they create, and that solves a certain problem, that they give us.' Richard said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The Saints Robotics will put their skills to the test in the . 'We are preparing really hard, it's gonna be fun meeting new people, Mr. Tim (the Saints Robotics coach) says, for like 30 different countries. It's gonna be awesome' Richard said. The team looks forward to not only competing, but the opportunity to meet teams from across the world. 'Coach says, the two booths next to us, one is from Texas or Minnesota, and the other is from Japan. So, that is really cool.' Nick Himel, Saints Robotics team member said. 'I'm look forward to seeing what we can do compared to all the other teams across the world. And you know that being able to meet new people.' Logan Ousley added. John Keith Hensgens, an 8th grader, said he is proud of the team's journey in creating the robot and can't wait to see them compete. 'It's exciting for us to see how far we've come since the beginning of the year when we only had maybe like some idea of what the robot was going to end up looking like by the end of the year. But now we have all sorts of attachments in code for the robot.' Hensgens said. After placing first place for the Innovation Project on making AUV`s for marine exploration less invasive and 4th place overall at the Louisiana State Championship Robotics Tournament, STEM Teacher and Coach Tim Miguez said, these kids have earned their spot and are learning life skills in a big way. 'And those skills coding and the engineering skills that they're learning are important for us, for the adults and the teachers.' Miguez said. 'Usually it's the conflict resolution that they're learning, the public speaking, that they're learning the the need to work together, that that cooperation amongst the team is really important. I think that's probably our most valued part of our program.' There are 106 teams representing 44 states and 30 countries, and Saints Robotics is the only team representing Louisiana. Amtrak train hits vehicle in Lafayette Family of six-year-old Korbin awaits justice as bond hearing is moved Raskin launches probe of McIver charges in ICE facility scuffle Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' tour hits 30+ cities this summer Slightly Higher Rain Chances Over the Next Few Days & Near Normal Temperatures… Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Recorder
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Senate body concerned at absence of legal cover for PCC establishment
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication raised serious concerns over the absence of legal cover for establishment of Pakistan Crypto Council, while saying that crypto currency adoption could become a mega scandal. The parliamentary panel met with Palwasha Khan in the chair here on Monday to review the scope and mandate of Pakistan Crypto Council recently launched by the federal government. The committee questioned the legal standing of the council and reiterated that the legislature has not been taken into confidence prior to the establishment of the Council. Senator Humayun Mohmand inquired as to whether or not the council could be created by the Executive orders? The committee further inquired about the role of IT Ministry in Crypto Council. The ministry failed to satisfy the committee over the legal cover for Crypto Council. The IT Secretary,ZarrarHasham Khan, stated that the ministry has a role of providing input with regard to TORs. The committee was of view that the Crypto Council should be under the preview of the Ministry of IT, rather than the Finance Ministry. After due deliberations, the committee deferred the matter and decided to invite the Finance Ministry in the next meeting for a comprehensive briefing. The IT secretary said that information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports target of $5 billion is set for the next fiscal year. The country is likely to miss the exports target of $4.2 billion set for the outgoing fiscal year. IT exports is expected to reach $3.8 billion by the end of current fiscal year i.e. end June 2025 compared to $3.2 billion during the same period of last fiscal year. Discussing the issue of renewalof LDI/FLL licenses, the IT secretary informed that the consultation with the stakeholders has been completed as per the directions of the Sindh High Court (SHC), and the final decision will be announced in two to three weeks. Furthermore, the committee was briefed on the role of the IT Ministry in Pakistan Digital Authority. The IT secretary apprised that the Pakistan Digital Authority has been tasked to implement digital transformation initiatives focused on making the economy and governance digital, and will eventually play a major role in creating citizens centered 'Digital Society'. However, the IT Ministry is mainly responsible for policy formulation, legislation, governance in IT and telecommunications sector, he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These Are the Best Cities To Fly From To Save Money Going Almost Anywhere
Are you trying to find cheap flights to save money? Whether you are heading to the Caribbean or a domestic location, you'll find many different fares and flight options. Read Next: Explore More: Here are some of the best cities to fly from to save money going almost anywhere, according to a travel expert. So what are the best cities to fly from to save money? GOBankingRates spoke with Katy Nastro, a spokesperson for the Going app. 'The most airports that we often find deals to [are] LGA, FLL, EWR, MIA, JFK, LAX, SNA, ORD and BOS,' Nastro said. In other words, the airports are LaGuardia Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Newark Liberty International Airport, Miami International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. 'There is no surprise here that these are all based in major metro areas that either have competition from other airports in the area and have a wide variety of both domestic and international carriers for travelers to choose from,' Nastro said. For example, at the John F. Kennedy airport, there are more than 70 different airlines. This means the likelihood of multiple carriers flying the same route is high. To gain your business, airlines may lower their fare price. Check Out: By default, most people search for flights from their closest airport. However, repositioning a flight can result in significant cost savings, especially during peak travel seasons, like spring break or over the holidays. Flight repositioning involves using multiple stops to get to the same destination. Nastro described the best way to reposition your flights, saying, 'Typically, we would suggest finding a quick budget flight to reposition yourself 1-2 hours away to another airport to then fly from there. Alternatively, I've even used miles to reposition myself to LA, for example, from NYC. Fares to Asia at the time I was traveling were 40% less expensive from LA. So, to take advantage of that savings, I booked a separate round-trip flight from New York City to LA to reposition myself at no additional cost (minus the taxes).' When looking for cheap flights, you could consider choosing a city that has high competition. This means there are dozens of airlines and route options for you to choose from. Similarly, consider repositioning your flights. You might be surprised to find that booking two flights can save you hundreds of dollars compared with one direct flight. More From GOBankingRates 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses This article originally appeared on These Are the Best Cities To Fly From To Save Money Going Almost Anywhere
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These Are the Best Cities To Fly From To Save Money Going Almost Anywhere
Are you trying to find cheap flights to save money? Whether you are heading to the Caribbean or a domestic location, you'll find many different fares and flight options. Read Next: Explore More: Here are some of the best cities to fly from to save money going almost anywhere, according to a travel expert. So what are the best cities to fly from to save money? GOBankingRates spoke with Katy Nastro, a spokesperson for the Going app. 'The most airports that we often find deals to [are] LGA, FLL, EWR, MIA, JFK, LAX, SNA, ORD and BOS,' Nastro said. In other words, the airports are LaGuardia Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Newark Liberty International Airport, Miami International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. 'There is no surprise here that these are all based in major metro areas that either have competition from other airports in the area and have a wide variety of both domestic and international carriers for travelers to choose from,' Nastro said. For example, at the John F. Kennedy airport, there are more than 70 different airlines. This means the likelihood of multiple carriers flying the same route is high. To gain your business, airlines may lower their fare price. Check Out: By default, most people search for flights from their closest airport. However, repositioning a flight can result in significant cost savings, especially during peak travel seasons, like spring break or over the holidays. Flight repositioning involves using multiple stops to get to the same destination. Nastro described the best way to reposition your flights, saying, 'Typically, we would suggest finding a quick budget flight to reposition yourself 1-2 hours away to another airport to then fly from there. Alternatively, I've even used miles to reposition myself to LA, for example, from NYC. Fares to Asia at the time I was traveling were 40% less expensive from LA. So, to take advantage of that savings, I booked a separate round-trip flight from New York City to LA to reposition myself at no additional cost (minus the taxes).' When looking for cheap flights, you could consider choosing a city that has high competition. This means there are dozens of airlines and route options for you to choose from. Similarly, consider repositioning your flights. You might be surprised to find that booking two flights can save you hundreds of dollars compared with one direct flight. More From GOBankingRates How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region This article originally appeared on These Are the Best Cities To Fly From To Save Money Going Almost Anywhere
