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Hyderabad, April 10th, 2023: The one-day ‘IPTTA-Fest – 10’, hosted by IPTTA – Integrated Preschool Teachers Training Academy, was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Anil Swarup, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, School Education, Govt. of India; Founder Chairman, Nexus of Good and author of the bestseller ‘Not Just a Civil Servant’; today at the State Gallery of Fine Arts, Madhapur. Guest of Honour Ms. Sultana Moidu, a renowned early childhood education expert; graced the occasion. Ms. Sonal Andrews, Director and founder of IPTTA; fifty aspiring candidates graduating from IPTTA, school principals, teachers from various schools, and inquisitive parents, were present on the occasion.

IPTTA-Fest is a unique exhibition of innovative teaching aids for pre-primary and primary teachers and all other stakeholders of Early Childhood Education. Teaching aids primarily help children to grasp and develop prerequisite skills and learn difficult-to-comprehend concepts with an element of fun. Teaching aids make classrooms more interactive, children more attentive, and enhance their brain development during early years. The Aids are made from indigenous material, with multipurpose utility, and could be used at different levels.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Anil Swarup said, I am so glad at the work IPTTA is doing here. What IPTTA is doing is very essential for school education in this country. Something which is now being recognized in the National Educational Policy is that the development of the child in the initial years is extremely important, something which was ignored earlier, but is being addressed now. But organizations like IPTTA are providing teachers who are capable and trained to teach something which not everyone can do, but I am glad that IPTTA is doing that through its training. My hope and wish is that this model they set up gets scaled and more and more teachers get benefitted from the training that is given here. In India, there is no dearth of ideas but for that idea to fructify and sustain for a period of time it has to overcome several challenges and that’s a tough job. But its people like you who keep telling us, that despite all these constraints if things can happen, we can also make them happen. That’s the source for inspiration to meet with performers and deliverers like you. I am glad that I am here with you people, I made a round of the exhibition and see some phenomenal work being done. You are touching upon a very crucial aspect of school education. One thing I understood is that the brain of a child gets made in the first six or seven years and fortunately the new education policy focuses on developing the mind of a young child and that’s what you are also doing. My only desire is that the good work you are doing gets to be known and others tend to replicate what you are doing here, because the ultimate objective should be scaling the good work.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonal Ravi Andrews said, Teaching aids can play a crucial role in facilitating learning and making it more interactive and engaging for children. By using teaching aids, teachers create a more dynamic learning environment that caters to different learning styles and abilities. IPTTA-Fest is showcasing some innovative ways of teaching difficult concepts, simplifying the entire learning process to be in sync with the child’s perspective, thus enabling the kid to comprehend easily. Children have a short attention span, teachers can grab and prolong their attention through interesting and innovative teaching aids, she adds.

IPTTA-Fest – 10, had over 100 innovative teaching aids and 300 activities, conceived and created by the outgoing batch of fifty early childhood teachers from IPTTA. The creative collection for this year’s exhibition revolves around the theme, Geochrome – colors and shapes. They are presented in the form of stories, rhymes, language, math, EVS, art and craft, games, and activities. These teaching aids and activities encompass the syllabus of pre-primary and up to grade 2 curriculum. The exhibits are designed to grab the attention of students and make them learn complex and abstract concepts in a lucid and coherent way. The Aids comprise of puppets, interactive books, multisensorial creative techniques, live counters, takeaways, etc. Each of them is used to achieve specific learning objectives to make learning interesting. IPTTA-Fest – 10, the exhibition is in sync with National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Early Years Education.

Sonal Ravi Andrews said, through IPTTA Fest, we are creating a platform for teachers at the Pre-primary and Primary level to learn and share innovative methods of teaching, which are easily replicable and within the budgetary constraints that schools have. IPTTA’s objective is to make classroom learning for pre-primary school children interesting and teaching aids are the foundation for good learning. Every year IPTTA-Fest, brings more than a hundred teaching aids on one theme, to make every class interesting to the kid. With today’s children being overloaded with digital inputs, for them to feel and touch things will make a lot of difference and that’s what teaching aids do. More than 700 teachers visited the exhibition from across the city and neighborhood, to learn and share their knowledge, to evolve innovative and best practices in the Early Child Education area. This exhibition was an excellent opportunity for those in the teaching profession and parents to see innovative and original methods of imparting knowledge while being able to grab the attention and get the child interested, she adds.

IPTTA-Fest is a unique platform for aspiring pre-primary and primary teachers studying at IPTTA to showcase their talent and knowledge acquired from the yearlong diploma program. Around thirty participants exhibited their works which were innovative, easy to comprehend for the child, and could be replicated conveniently in the classroom.

Udaipur, 10th April 2023: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur hosted the inaugural ceremony of the Eleventh batch of its One Year MBA – Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) program and the Fourth batch of its One Year MBA – Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) for the academic year 2023-24. The institute has increased the number of seats in the totality by 20% as compared to previous batches for both the courses towards the oncoming academic year.

The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director IIM Udaipur, and Prof. Rajesh Agrawal, Chairperson One-year MBA Program Committee, Mr. Pratik Pal, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Digital, honored the ceremony as the chief guest for the inauguration. In total, 116 students enrolled in the One-Year MBA programs. Of these, 18% are female students. The One Year MBA program in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has 55
students, while the One Year MBA program in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) has 61 students.

The One-Year MBA program batch of 2023-24 has a diverse student body with experience from various industrial backgrounds. The program has students who have previously worked in industries such as Agriculture, Automobiles, Banking & Finance, Consulting and IT services, Consumer Durables, e-Commerce, Ed-Tech, and many more. This diverse range of industrial backgrounds can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program, and students can learn from each other’s perspectives and expertise.

Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director of IIM Udaipur, said, “This program is not just a degree but a transformational experience. By the end of this one year, students will possess certain qualities that will change the way of life. The journey towards transformation will be defined by a few critical factors, such as contextualization, communication, networking opportunities, classroom learning, and time management.”

Addressing the incoming batch, Chief Guest Mr. Pratik Pal, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Digital, said, “In today’s business world, digital transformation is essential not just to survive, but to thrive. Industries and startups that have embraced digital transformation are sustaining their existence, and people can adopt digital to become more efficient and consumer-centric. Companies like Amazon have disrupted the business of players like Best Buy by introducing e-commerce and online shopping platforms. In the future, we will see such disruptions in the banking
sector and other sectors as well.”

IIM Udaipur is the only management institute in India to have a full-time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management and a full-time one-year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management. The DEM and GSCM programs are 1-year full-time residential MBA programs for graduates in any discipline with 3+ years’ experience in any domain.

Guntur, 7 April 2023: Vignan Online, the e-learning arm of Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Deemed-to-be University), Guntur, today announced the launch of Vignan’s Integrated Support & Assistance (VISA). The unique learner support and assistance platform provides an immersive experience for the learners enrolled in Online Degree Programs from Vignan Online. VISA is a comprehensive service platform that allows learners to post their queries at any time of day and track their progress based on the tickets they have raised.

The platform is a one-click solution for multiple queries of the learners ranging from change of program or electives, issues, and queries regarding fees, correction to the existing personal information, any issues related to the Online Degree Programs or subject, LMS login query, document verification query, and so on. Based on the generic queries, the service will provide automated solutions and a step-by-step process to be followed or will help the learner connect with the right person pertaining to the issue. The service provides a ticket number for each submission in the system to help the learners track the status of their tickets and act accordingly. The platform is designed to ease day-to-day queries, making the interface easy and uninterrupted. The turnaround time (TAT) is less than 24 hours, and it varies according to the nature of the query. If a query is not resolved by VISA, it is automatically escalated to the program manager.

Announcing the launch of VISA, Srinkant Nandigam, CEO of Vignan Online, said, “This is a unique initiative aimed at providing simplified solutions to the learners for numerous issues that require administrative support. Learners can operate on the platform without any stress through a single-click solution with 24 X 7 support. A specialized team of more than 50 technical and administrative staff works at the back end to make this service uninterrupted and effective. I am hopeful that VISA will prove to be a perfect platform for the learners and resolve their problems at the earliest.”

New Delhi, 4 April 2023: WOX, the world’s leading energy drink organized a ‘Run For A Cause Half Marathon’ ahead of World Health Day. The event was flagged off from the college premises at 8 am and ended at 11 am. Covering 10 km during the event, the campus witnessed an enthralling participation from more than 130 colleges.

Running has the power to inspire, unite, express, maintain fitness, and create hope. It can transform both individuals and society. WOX Energy Drink is using the marathon as a platform to promote the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health.

Commenting on the occasion, Ajay Arora, Chief Operating Officer, of WOX Energy Drink said” WOX Energy Drink understands the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and strives to improve the lives of others. Furthermore, it serves as a perfect platform for promoting health for all and encourages everyone to make fitness a part of their life.”

Further to it, Mr. Arora added, “I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate everybody who came forward to make this a wonderful and memorable day for us. We wanted to create awareness about fitness and health, as well as the ill effects of a sedentary lifestyle and overcoming it to lead a healthy life”.

WOX Energy Drink entered the Indian market at the beginning of this year and has already launched one product to capture a major market share. Boasting a golden yellow color, the refreshing and instant energy drink, WOX Classic edition is a perfect beverage for sports occasions, and outdoor adventures like tracking, swimming, cycling, and much more. The energy drink has been formulated adhering to stringent global regulations and offers international quality and taste.

Vadodara: Navrachana University, the region’s premier multi-disciplinary private university, hosted NUV-Yuva 23, a week-long extravaganza of talent, technology, culture and entertainment.

NUV-Yuva 23 witnessed a host of events such as talent hunt, technical sessions, flea market, tinkerthon, tech talks, and cultural performances such as dance, battle of bands, singing, beatboxing, and more.

“NUV-Yuva 23 was planned to be a mix of fun and learning. While the students learnt many things at the technical sessions and talks, the cultural events provided them with an opportunity to present their artistic side and creativity. Such events are experiences of a lifetime and I am confident the students would have had a lot of fun. I congratulate the organising committee for a successful and enriching NUV-Yuva 23,” said Dr. Sandeep Vasant, Registrar, Navrachana University.

NUV-Yuva 23 event culminated with a concert night featuring some of the most talented musicians and artists from across the region .

April 04 2023 The Ayurveda Co. (T.A.C), one of the fastest-growing D2C beauty and wellness brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Make a Difference (MAD), a leading not-for-profit organization, to support girl child education in India. T.A.C has a long-standing commitment to social justice, empowering women, and uplifting local communities in remote areas. Through this partnership with MAD, T.A.C aims to shape the future of the country by investing in girl child education.

Sharing her personal connection to the cause, CEO and Co-founder of T.A.C Shreedha Singh said, “I’ve had humble beginnings, and had it not been for my mother’s undeterred grit to educate me even at the cost of making personal and financial sacrifices, I wouldn’t have been here. Promoting education among the girl child not only fosters an equitable future but also reduces the chances of social injustice faced by women due to financial dependence.”

Founder of T.A.C Param Bhargava said, “We are excited to partner with MAD to advance our shared vision of providing quality education to the girl child. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background; with this partnership, we can work towards ensuring that more girls have access to quality education for a better future of society.”

Under this new collaboration, a portion of T.A.C’s sales proceeds will be allocated to support special projects focusing on girl child education throughout the year. T.A.C customers will be made aware of every development and contribution made towards the betterment of the shelter homes. Additionally, the partnership opens volunteering opportunities for all T.A.C employees, providing industry exposure for the children and fostering a strong connection between the kids, the company, and team members.

Commenting on the collaboration, Founder and CEO of Make a Difference Jithin Nedumala said, “We are truly excited to collaborate with The Ayurveda Co. as it will enable us to empower the girl children we work with. What makes this even more special is that Shreedha has volunteered with Make a Difference. She has seen the need for our work and the impact all the volunteers create weekly. I am confident that a socially conscious brand like The Ayurveda Co. will grow and help MAD reach more children and change their lives.”

T.A.C recently announced its 100cr Series A fundraise led by Sixth Sense Ventures & leading actress Kajal Aggarwal and employs more than 500 women. T.A.C. was founded after Shreedha’s personal encounter with Ayurveda. Suffering from hives/urticaria for over three years with little improvement from modern treatments, she turned to Ayurveda, which healed her in just six months. T.A.C’s vision is to HEAL, which stands for Help Embrace an Ayurvedic Life. Recognizing the life-changing potential of Ayurveda, the brand offers uncompromised, pure, top-notch quality, and ethically crafted products across face, body, hair, and wellness categories. The brand has amassed customer love from millions of consumers in India for its Kumkumadi Radiant & Youthful face care.

India, April 3, 2023: AAFT University, a leader in professional education, proudly welcomes renowned Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade for an exclusive masterclass, designed to inspire students and other attendees. Entitled ‘Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Film Industry with Shreyas Talpade,’ the interactive session took place on April 1, 2023, 3 PM at the University Campus.

A critically acclaimed force in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Shreyas Talpade has contributed to outstanding films such as Om Shanti Om, Iqbal, The Golmaal Series, Dil Dosti Etc, Kaun Praveen Tambe, Houseful, and Apna Sapna Money Money. The Mumbai-born actor, director, and producer boast a number of accolades, including the ‘Zee Cine Award for Best Actor’ for Iqbal, and the ‘Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award for Om Shanti Om.

Committed to providing skill-based learning opportunities, AAFT University has curated numerous sessions with industry experts and renowned celebrities. These events offer students unique insights and networking prospects. Shreyas Talpade, a beloved icon, will certainly inspire those aspiring to join the film industry.

Akshay Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT University, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome a self-made star like Shreyas Talpade, who embodies humility, raw talent, and dedication. This special session presents an invaluable opportunity for our students and expert faculty to gain insights from Mr. Talpade’s years of experience in the film industry. We are honored to have him join our AAFT family.”

Mohit Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT Online, added, “Shreyas Talpade’s presence at our university is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch, industry-relevant experiences for our students. His vast knowledge and unique perspective on the film industry will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our students and faculty alike. We are truly grateful for his involvement in this special masterclass.”

New Delhi, 3 April 2023 To boost the intellectual potential and explore the possibilities of university and college students, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has started the process of conducting the second edition of National Inter College Crossword Campaign (NICE). The online/offline competition to be held in three phases will be conducted from March to August. For this, free registration has started.

Students from recognized colleges and universities in the country can appear in NIC-23. The current edition is being organized in collaboration with National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) New Delhi and Xtra-C. The crossword competition will be conducted in hybrid offline/online. It has also grown in scope by including a mock round to prepare the participants mentally for the competition. In this regard, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on the NICE 2023 campaign saying that it will attract youth, especially crossword enthusiasts.

Professor TG Sitaram, Chairman AICTE, said,” We are thankful to our visionary honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi who has urged the youngsters to actively participate in large numbers for NICE 2023. He is a role model for millions of our youth and i am sure we will see a record number of students registering for this event.

He further said that this event will ignite the minds of youngsters in a creative way.

Giving the details about NICE 2023, AICTE Vice Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere said, ” there will be a mock exercise on April 2 to familiarize the students with the competition pattern. This will be followed by four competitive online rounds on four consecutive Sundays on April 9, 16, 23, and 30.”

Clues about the Crossword will be posted every Sunday at 10.30 am IST at – www nice.cryticsingh.com for users and the app on NICE-22. The solution has to be submitted on the same day by 17.00 hours IST. The student with the fastest and correct solution will be given 1000 marks. The scores will proceed in descending order based on the time taken and the accuracy of the solution.
Stage-2 competition will be on offline mode. The top two performers from the participating institutes will form two-member teams to represent the institutes in the zonal round.

There will be two rounds for each zone. In the preliminary written round, a maximum of 50 teams from the participating institutes belonging to the zone will compete at a designated host institute. The top six performing teams will be shortlisted for the on-stage Zonal Finals.

Stage-3 will have five zones, North, South, West, East, and Northeast. The top three teams from each zone will qualify for the third stage of national finals to be held in Delhi in July-August. The National Finals will consist of two series. Written prelims and an onstage G-20 round, in which all qualifying teams will participate. Quarter-finalists will be selected on the basis of marks in a written round and a G-20 round. After that, there will be the semi-finals and final.

The schedule of phase-1 and 2 will be announced in due course. Member Secretary of AICTE, Prof. Rajeev Kumar said, ” last year NICE was conducted under the objectives of NEP 2020. IIT Delhi won the inaugural edition in 2022. It was followed by IIM Kozhikode at the second position and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore at the third position.”

Bengaluru, April 03, 2023: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB), organized a 10Km long Marathon which commenced at 6 am in Electronic City this morning, in collaboration with CGI and ELCIA as part of their year-long Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants vied with each other to participate in the marathon. Priyanka C bagged the first prize of INR 15000 in the Women’s category with Rashi CM standing second with INR 10000 and Chandra Shekhar Pathak bagged the first prize in the Men’s Category with Nithin Kumar M standing second.

The marathon named ‘Miles for Meals’ was a campaign to collect funds for mid-day meals for needy school students studying in Government Schools in and around Electronic City. Participation in the Marathon supported around 5500 needy school students.

It was a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and fundraising. Speaking for this cause, Prof Debabarata Das, Director, IIITB said “By participating in this marathon, not only we improve our own health, but we are also helping to provide midday meals for students who may otherwise go hungry. With all the support, we can ensure that every child has access to a nutritious meal during the school day, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed.”

Mr. Shivayogi V. Ballolli, General Manager, ELCIA Trust said, “This was for a noble cause. We got a tremendous response and support. It only shows the united strength of a society which is mirrored through the vulnerable community it feeds. With the support, we can ensure that every child has access to a nutritious meal during the school day, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed.”

ELCIA Trust, a philanthropic arm of ELCIA is working towards the holistic improvement of the 25 government schools in and around Electronic City.

Kolkata April 03, 2023: The Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently hosted a one-day training program for peer reviewers at the ICAI premises in Kolkata. The event was organized by the Peer Review Board, ICAI, which was established in 2002 to oversee the peer review process for Chartered Accountancy firms.

During the inaugural session, CA. (Dr.) Anuj Goyal, Chairman of the Peer Review Board, highlighted the importance of being a peer reviewer and the need for Chartered Accountancy firms to undergo peer review. He also stressed the importance of periodic training for peer reviewers and explained how peer review has gained relevance since 2010, when SEBI made it mandatory for CA firms to conduct assurance functions for Listed Companies.

CA. (Dr.) Debashis Mitra, the Immediate Past President of ICAI, spoke about ICAI’s efforts to ensure the quality of audits. He emphasized the importance of studying ICAI publications, such as Auditing Standards and Accounting Standards, to become a good peer reviewer. He also discussed the preconditions for auditors, such as understanding Audit Trail, and announced that firms with five or more partners would be required to undergo peer review.

CA. Sushil Kr. Goyal, Central Council Member, ICAI, in his speech, while briefing about the initiatives of ICAI in popularising Peer Review, also informed that in order to ensure unstinted services to the members and students, ICAI Call Sahayata at +919997599975 has been initiated by ICAI while E-Sahayata can also be used by members and students to raise their queries.

CA. Debayan Patra, Chairman of EIRC of ICAI, in his own characteristic way explained the purpose and significance of the training program and its benefits.

The event was attended by a large number of Chartered Accountants. CA. Vivek Agarwal, CA. Himanshu Agarwal, CA. Ankit Maheshwari and CA. Sonu Jain, Past Chairperson, EIRC of ICAI deliberated on diverse nuances and intricacies of Peer Review. Also present during the event was CA. Sanjib Sanghi, Vice Chairman, CA. Vishnu K Tulsyan, Secretary and CA Mayur Agrawal, Treasurer of the EIRC of ICAI.

The training program aimed to equip Chartered Accountants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective peer reviewers and to ensure the quality of audits. It is part of ICAI’s ongoing efforts to promote trust and respect for the profession.