Category: Education

If India, Bangladesh and Pakistan’s policies on the use of smokeless tobacco stay as they are now, then more than $23 billion will be spent on healthcare costs across the lifetime of consumers in the three countries, with the biggest health impacts falling on young people who haven’t yet taken up the habit.   These are headline findings from health economists from Brunel University London, UK, who, together with researchers from South Asia and the University of York, ran the first-ever study of the lifetime impact of smokeless tobacco use…

  Taking another great step forward, the students of Greenwood High have brought laurels to the school in Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X & Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII exam, the results of which were announced today. Overall, 236 students appeared for ICSE and 143 appeared for ISC.   In ICSE, the topper from the school ADRITA TRIPATHI scored 99.80%. Overall, 194 students in ICSE scored 90% & above.   In ISC, the topper from the school is MYTHILI IYER with 98.75%. Overall, 65 students in ISC scored 90% & above.…

Heritage Institute of Mass Communication (HIMCOM) in Delhi is witnessing a significant trend with students from various states in North India opting for mass communication courses right after completing their 10+2 education. The institute reports that students hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi NCR, and Rajasthan are increasingly choosing to pursue mass communication studies at HIMCOM, and are subsequently excelling in the media and communication industry. In recent years, there has been a notable rise in the number of students from these North Indian states enrolling in…

Sets new standard for fostering mental health education nationwide   LearnX, learning solution platform dedicated to empowering educators worldwide, announced today its partnership with 203 Delhi Public School (DPS) chain schools. Through this partnership, LearnX is set to provide comprehensive and structured training in mental health and wellbeing to approximately 15225 teaching and non- teaching staff at DPS chain schools, thereby impacting an estimated half a million students over an academic year.   The announcement of the partnership was made during a felicitation ceremony for the educators who had completed…

Marking a significant milestone, SVKM’s NMIMS Indore School of Business Management (SBM) proudly conducted its 6th convocation ceremony for its MBA students on 15th April 2024 at its campus. A total of 132 students were conferred their degrees on this momentous occasion, a testament to their hard work and dedication. Mr. Subhash S. Mundra,Former Public Interest Director and Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange, Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Former CMD of Bank of Baroda, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mr. Akhilesh Rathi,…

JAIN Online, the e-learning arm of JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), has announced 'Kochi Connect,' an event that is being organized to nurture connections and celebrate community spirit. The event will be held at the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) campus in Kakkanad, Kochi, and is being organized by JAIN Online’sENGAGE team, a dedicated learners’ community platform created especially for enriching learners in their educational journey. Scheduled for this Saturday, April 20th, from 4:30 PM onwards, 'Kochi Konnect' promises an evening filled with excitement, entertainment, and networking, especially for learners and professionals aged between 25…

Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation and former civil service officer, interacted with IIT students on mental health. More than 1000 people from across the country participated in the session. He said that there is a deep connection between the mind and spirituality. The mind can be controlled through spirituality, which strengthens inner peace and provides a feeling of connection with a power greater than oneself.   On Sunday, Acharya Prashant, founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation, inaugurated the workshop on mental health organized under the aegis of the Alumni Association in…

In a groundbreaking move towards environmental stewardship, IIEBM Indus Business School, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Jai Singh Marwaha, Managing Director, has emerged as the trailblazer in Maharashtra's educational landscape by attaining carbon neutrality. Partnering with TerraBlu Climate Technologies Pvt Ltd, spearheaded by CEO Pradeep Motwani, the school has set a remarkable precedent, becoming the first business school in the state to achieve this milestone.   Driven by a shared commitment to combat climate change, IIEBM Indus Business School embarked on a rigorous journey towards sustainability, guided by Dr.…

Figures show teachers have a more optimistic outlook despite the major ongoing issues within the profession, according to Tes’ latest International Wellbeing Report.   Over 2,100 responded to Tes’ annual international survey, now in its fourth year, making this report the most comprehensive yet. Key themes emerged around teacher confidence and how regions perform comparatively.   Some of the standout findings from the report were: 85% of respondents said they feel confident performing their roles, up 9% from last year. 51% found their workloads manageable, compared to 39% in the…