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Bengaluru, 3rd March 2023: Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), the R&D wing of the leading Diabetes Specialities Hospital Chain – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre today celebrated the tenth anniversary of its landmark partnership with Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Joining hands in the year 2013, the collaboration was announced with an objective to further strengthen research led treatment for Diabetes Management and Care. In its ten years journey, Deakin University and MDRF have jointly launched several path-breaking initiatives like PhD programs in various aspects of diabetes and the country’s first Diabetes Nurse Educators Certificate course to enhance the knowledge of nurses on the basic sciences pertaining to diabetes and understanding the underpinning principles in evidence-based management of diabetes. Through this course, 75 students have been successfully trained.

In an effort to further nurture the research ecosystem in Diabetes care, Deakin University has also launched a 100% scholarship for PhD students through its In-Country PhD Program (ICPP). 7 PhD students had benefited from this PhD program till date and 15 research papers have been published so far, with several others in the pipeline.

Commenting on the occasion, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre and MDRF, Dr. V. Mohan said “It has been a great pleasure and privilege to commemorate the decade long collaboration between Deakin University, Australia and MDRF. This has led to not only several research projects having been taken up but also has provided a platform for students in India to pursue and obtain their PhD from the prestigious International University by doing the research and skill development courses in India itself.”

Dr Anjana, President, MDRF said “Another offshoot of the collaboration is the Diabetes Nurse Educators Course which was started for the first time in India. As we celebrate the decade of milestones between MDRF and Deakin University, we look forward to more path-breaking research in the coming years.”

Prof. David Austin, Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Health, Deakin University added “We at Deakin are delighted to celebrate this great milestone with MDRF and look forward to increasing our research and academic collaborations in the coming years”.

New Delhi;3rd March 2023 – On the occasion of National Science Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, invited the students at Women’s Degree College, Jharsuguda to experience the ‘Science of Aluminium’ at its mega aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda, Odisha, as part of its Campus Connect program. With the aim of inspiring ambitious students to opt for higher education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields, and aspire for careers in the manufacturing industry, the company took them on an extensive tour of its operations. This is the latest instance of the company’s Campus Connect initiative, as part of which thousands of students from leading schools and colleges across India have been introduced to the possibilities offered by the world of science, engineering and high-tech manufacturing.

Vedanta’s ‘Science of Aluminium’ initiative is an informative bridge between classroom learning and applied learning, bringing students closer to concepts they may have only learnt theoretically. It also seeks to encourage female students in particular, who show an inclination towards science-related subjects to build their careers in this field, as they are under-represented in science streams. In another example of this initiative, the company featured an innovative display demonstrating the process of manufacturing aluminium from bauxite ore (with actual samples of each) at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022. The exhibit was a huge draw with several thousands of visitors, including students, thronging the Vedanta stall to experience it.

At Vedanta Aluminium, science forms the basis of the company’s state-of-the-art aluminium and power operations. The company leverages scientific advancements to produce the highest quality of aluminium for sophisticated applications in aerospace, aviation, renewable energy, electric vehicles, electricity transmission, building & construction, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and many other industries. It is also present in the company’s endeavours to promote a circular economy through innovations to recycle and reuse industrial wastes and ensure judicious usage of raw materials. Diverse branches of science and engineering such as geology, metallurgy, computer sciences, data sciences, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and several others, find numerous applications across Vedanta Aluminium.

During the Campus Connect session, employee volunteers demonstrated scientific concepts behind the production of aluminium, such as Bayer’s process (for producing alumina from bauxite), Hall-Héroult process (for smelting aluminium from alumina), power generation and casting processes.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO – Vedanta Aluminium, said, “As the metal of the future, aluminium holds limitless potential to shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow for us and the generations to come. Science is a captivating domain and aluminium manufacturing features some of its most remarkable applications. At Vedanta Aluminium, we use the world’s best technologies to develop cutting-edge products that will transform the future in new, exciting and sustainable ways. It is therefore our constant endeavour to engage with younger generations who will actively be driving that transformation as tomorrow’s leaders and share with them the fascinating advancements and challenges of today’s technologies. Through these efforts, we hope to inspire them towards partaking in the tremendous opportunities offered by the world of science. Our Campus Connect programme is helping thousands of students gain from an interactive and live learning experience beyond their classrooms to kindle an enduring passion in this field.”

Thanking the company for facilitating the industrial visit, Sharada Patra, an engineering student from Women’s Degree College, Jharsuguda, said, “The visit to Vedanta Aluminium’s smelter was an exciting experience. Seeing the science of aluminium production first-hand helped us imbibe the theoretical learnings of classroom sessions through a practical experience. The world of science feels a lot less daunting and a lot more exciting to me as a result of this. I thank Vedanta Aluminium for organizing this illuminating visit.”

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. www.vedantaaluminium.com

India, 3rd March 2023 –UPES School of Business has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind MBA program, which will allow students to specialize in Metaverse and Web 3.0. With the introduction of this innovative program, UPES School of Business offers MBA aspirants a comprehensive understanding of the Metaverse, Blockchain, and Web 3.0 ecosystems.

The curriculum of this two-year program has been designed with three main principles in mind: theoretical knowledge of the Metaverse, immersive experiences through meta labs, and practical experience with companies working in the Metaverse arena.

Rahul Nainwal, Director, UPES School of Business, shares “Metaverse and Web 3.0 will witness a surge in demand in the next two to three years. This new MBA program will blend business and technology subjects, including fundamental management courses, blockchain, metaverse marketing, Web 3.0 ecosystem, virtual economics, and more. As the B-School for the digital world, we aim to equip students with the necessary future-ready skills to navigate Web 3.0 and other emerging technology ecosystems.”

Dr. Akhil Damodaran, Faculty and head of the department leading the MBA Metaverse program elaborates “Most universities and institutions currently work on Metaverse as a research area or have minor modules that primarily focus on theoretical knowledge. UPES School of Business has already experimented with classroom teaching in the Metaverse. The program aims to teach students how to work in the Metaverse through branding, marketing, and analytics. This approach will equip students with the essential skills necessary to lead the emerging market of Metaverse.”

With the launch of this new MBA program, UPES School of Business endeavors to prepare future business managers and leaders well-versed in Web 3.0, such as product managers and chief Metaverse officers. Undeniably, the Metaverse and Web 3.0 will emerge as the dominant business ecosystems in the coming years and will require management professionals trained to lead the way in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The students of Griffins International School conducted a Special Assembly on the topic ‘Wonders of Science’ to celebrate National Science Day.

The theme “Wonders of Science” generates solutions for everyday life and helps us to answer the great mysteries of the universe. In other words, science is one of the most important channels of knowledge.

Science is the application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence. Nowadays each impossible thing has become feasible. Humans can reach the moon. Many medical inventions have made our life very comfortable and secure; electricity is one of the finest inventions of Science.

Inspired by the numerous inventions, Gr. II-C students of Griffins International School have put up the assembly to showcase the Wonders of Science.

Kolkata, 2nd March 2023 Students of Acharya Tulsi Academy Orchids The International School celebrated World NGO Day with elderly people at Sandhya Mita, an NGO in the city, spreading cheers and celebrating green. Students from grade 6 visited the NGO at Baguiati and gifted potted plants to the elderly members of the old age home.

The students decorated the balcony and corridor with those potted plants and celebrated the spirit of a good, clean, and green environment by cutting a cake. The elderly citizens also had a lovely music session with the school kids. All the members of the old age home were delighted and emotional.

Ansh Minhas, a student in grade 7 said, “It was a great experience for my friends and me to celebrate World NGO day with so many sweet didaas. One of them was a gold medalist in music and she played the guitar and sang a beautiful song for us. Not only today but my friends and I have decided to visit this place and spend some time with them going forward too.”

Anushka Singh, a student in grade 7 said, “Today we visited Sandhya Mita’s old age home, and I was surprised to see a grandma who belongs to my hometown, Bihar. We had a nice time chatting with each other in Bhojpuri (the local language of Bihar).”

Sharmili Shah, Principal of Acharya Tulsi Academy Orchids The International School, said, “We at Orchids The International School always motivate our students to share their joy and happiness with everyone in the society. I’m glad that the students visited the NGO for the elderly, where they could spend quality time with them. It is also our responsibility to make this environment a safer and green place for them and everyone. Our campus is a green, so on World NGO day, we decided to give them a greener environment, and the students and we were equally excited to witness the happy faces of the elderly”.

The event coordinator, Ms. Abira Deb said, “Orchids The International School is the best place where you learn to live with society. Today’s generation is majorly brought up in a nuclear family, so they don’t get the chance to spend time with their grandparents, but today when we took our students to the old age home, they were overjoyed, and it was nice to see them feel the elderly love.”

Debansh Vasisht, a student in grade 7 said, “On the occasion of World NGO day, we celebrated and conducted a horticulture program with the grandmothers. We also cut a cake; it was a beautiful time, and I look forward to more such visits.”

1st March 2023  Students of Sri Triveni schools, Hyderabad today commemorated National Science Day by organizing an art and science exhibition at the school. National Science Day is celebrated every year on February 28 in commemoration of the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by the genius scientist Sir C.V. Raman.

On this National Science day, the school recognized the immense hard work and dedication of students and the faculty who strive hard to present the arts and science exhibits at the fair.

Commenting on the occasion, Sri K Goverdhan Reddy, Director, of Sri Triveni schools said, “At our school premises, our annual science exhibition is our small offering to the nation. We believe that strides of science and technology alone can liberate our motherland in the modern world. At the exhibition, our students presented exhibits topics like _ Save soil, Organic farming, Hydraulic crane, Wastewater treatment plant, Bhuvana Vijayam, etc.,”

A total of 225 models were exhibited in the science expo

February 28, 2023: India’s one of the most affordable and leading ed-tech platform PW (PhysicsWallah) has entered into a long-term agreement to form a joint venture with Jodhpur-headquartered Utkarsh Classes, which has been preparing aspirants for various government test preparation exams since 2002. 

With this venture, the companies plan on leveraging each other’s core competencies to deliver value-adding education across all examinations and jointly foray into new exam categories. 

Utkarsh Classes primarily provides offline and online learning courses for government exams, and in the past 2 years has ventured into various exams categories like defence, NEET-JEE, CLAT, CUET, online tuitions for students of classes 6th-12th. The company runs multiple offline coaching centres in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, and Jaipur, and has recently forayed into Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj with the launch of offline centres. 

PhysicsWallah Founder and CEO Alakh Pandey, said, “Both PW and Utkarsh Classes are an emotion for students. The founding teams have a solid vision of providing result-oriented quality education to every student in the country at an affordable fee. Utkarsh Classes Founder Nirmal Gehlot sir has an extensive experience of over 20 years in the field. Our collaboration will help us better serve students across India and make their learning experience more enriching.” 

Both companies have a robust digital presence and operate multiple YouTube channels for various exam categories. Utkarsh Classes has over 11 million subscribers on its main channel on Youtube, and PhysicsWallah has more than 9.7 million subscribers on its main channel. Moreover, both companies cater to over 1 crore students each on their apps. 

Talking about the joint venture, Founder and CEO of Utkarsh Classes Dr Nirmal Gehlot, said, “The founders of both the companies come from a very humble background. Alakh sir and I started our journey as teachers and hence, have academics at our core. We both understand the challenges faced by students in their preparation journey. I truly believe that our ‘Student First’ policy will enable this partnership to solve bigger problems in the education sector.” 

The offerings provided by both companies are complementary, and the knowledge sharing across the organizations will strengthen this venture. 

This joint venture will also facilitate the provision of study material from PW to Utkarsh Classes and shall plan to introduce co-branded education products. Both companies will also jointly provide academic training and course offerings in various categories to improve the learning outcome of students. 

Under this partnership, Utkarsh Classes will continue to lead the expansion of the government test preparation category and launch offline centres in 32 cities across India, where PW has already established its offline centres, aka Vidyapeeths, which provide JEE and NEET preparation to students. 

Utkarsh Classes will launch state government job-focused offline and online courses in these cities. PW will expand its outreach by opening more Vidyapeeths, currently present in 32 cities, and will continue scaling up in the all-India competitive exam categories. Moreover, PW and Utkarsh Classes will together launch a new category – ‘Utkarsh Private Jobs’, which will help in training students to prepare for their placements in the private sector. 

Utkarsh Classes, which has been operating offline classes for over 20 years, will assist PW in strengthening its offline operations and building a robust hybrid learning model. In turn, PW will leverage its technology team of over 300 engineers to optimize the technology advancements for Utkarsh Classes and assist in developing the mechanism for the delivery of study material for the company.  

Physics Wallah Co-Founder Prateek Maheshwari said, “Employees of PW and Utkarsh Classes will work together to make this partnership a resounding success. We were looking for a partner that shared a similar vision and strong fundamentals. I’ve known Nirmal sir since 2018. Since then, we have admired each other’s work and saw tremendous potential in this partnership. Sharing the best academic practices between both companies will add significant value.”

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of the paperback and eBook editions of Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises by C. Sassu. The book is published by the Center for Romanian Studies, an independent academic research institute, based in the United States, whose mission is to promote knowledge and understanding of Romanian history and culture in the world. Titles from the Center for Romanian Studies are published exclusively by Histria Books.

Romanians and Hungarians have been linked throughout history since the Middle Ages. Both peoples have bravely fought to defend Christianity against Islamic terror, oftentimes shoulder to shoulder. Despite their close ties, controversies have often arisen leading to conflicts at various times throughout history, most recently at the beginning of World War II, when through the Diktat of Vienna, Hitler and Mussolini awarded large portions of Romanian territory to Hungary.

In Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises, first published during those tumultuous times, historian C. Sassu discusses the historical premises of Romanian-Hungarian relations and tries to explain, as lucidly as possible, the real value of the affirmations made, in the hope that minds unbiased by passion and not narrowed by self-interest will find it useful and opportune to understand the true elements of this controversy.

Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises provides valuable insight for anyone seeking to understand the historical background of Romanian-Hungarian relations. The book includes illustrations, numerous maps, and a helpful index that helps readers understand the issues presented.

Romanians and Hungarians: Historical Premises, 146 pp., Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-59211-198-5, (illustrated, maps, index) is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. The book is also available as an eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG). For information on publishing with Histria Books, please visit HistriaBooks.com or contact us at info@histriabooks.com.

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Chennai, 28.02.2023 – Orchids The International School’s Thoraipakkam branch successfully conducted a unique and innovative program called Budding Farmer Activity for Grade 8 students, combining financial literacy and horticulture curriculum. The highlight of the program was the Budding Farmers Market event where students grew their own produce in the school’s polyhouse and sold their crops to parents in a market-style setting.

The Budding Farmers Market event was a grand success with students demonstrating their knowledge and skills in horticulture and financial literacy. The students formed different groups such as sales and marketing, studied rates in the market, and fixed prices for each crop. They presented the life cycle of crops, and harvesting techniques, and showcased their understanding of the importance of organic farming.

Commenting on the event, Dr. Jemi Sudhakar, Principal of Orchids The International School, Thoraipakkam branch, said, “We are extremely delighted with the success of the Budding Farmers Market initiative. Our aim is to provide our students with practical learning opportunities that help them develop important life skills. The combination of horticulture and financial literacy curriculum has proved to be a huge success, and we hope to continue organizing such events in the future. Orchids The International School has always been committed to providing holistic education to its students. The Budding Farmer Activity is another example of the school’s commitment to providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment for its students.”

The Budding Farmers Market initiative is an excellent example of how schools can incorporate practical learning into the curriculum. It has provided an opportunity for students to learn important life skills and contribute to sustainable living. The program has helped students to understand the financial aspects of running a business, such as planning, supply and demand, and financial investment.

The student’s active participation in the event has instilled a sense of responsibility and ownership in them towards nature and society. They have also gained an understanding of the value of hard work, teamwork, and collaboration. Through the Budding Farmers Market, students have been able to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical experience, making the learning process more effective and enjoyable.

28^th February 2023, New Delhi: The Scindia Old Boys’ Association (SOBA) hosted a 2-day Networking and Leadership Conclave on the 25^th and 26^th of February at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi. The event included insightful panel discussions across relevant verticals such as health, business, education, law and the world of entertainment. The illustrious alumni community from The Scindia School and Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya participated in and moderated these sessions. Dr. Amarender Singh Puri, Vice Chairman at Medanta Hospital; Dr. Manish Baijal, Senior Director at Max Hospital; Mr, Atul Sharma, President at Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhavan Pvt. Ltd.; Mrs Rekha Mody, Founder of Stree Shakti & Genesis Art Gallery; Padma Bhushan awardee Mr. Rajendra Pawar, Founder of NIIT University; Mr. Dipak Haksar, Former CEO at ITC Hotels and Dnyanraj Manik Prabhu Maharaj are amongst some of the renowned personalities from across industries who participated in the conclave. Popular filmmaker Mr. Anurag Kashyap and well-known singer and composer, Mr. Manmeet Singh of Meet Brothers led the Music and Bollywood session.  The event saw the presence of the large vibrant alumni community, coming together in solidarity to celebrate the momentous occasion of their alma mater completing 125 years of service later this year in October.

The Scindia School prides in raising gentlemen steeped in values with a global and modern outlook, to not simply survive but thrive in the world outside its classrooms. The school is ranked No. 1 among boys boarding schools in the EW India School Ranking 2020-2021. A beacon of academic excellence, The Scindia School marks its 125^th anniversary later this year in October, and it is only fitting that the alumni of this iconic institution, kick-start the momentous celebrations by showcasing excellence across industries. It is a testament to the strong foundation that the school lays at an early age itself to set the students up for success in the future, irrespective of the paths that they decide to pursue. Transformational learning isn’t simply a tagline but a motto that the school has lived by for the past 125 years as it continues to evolve and grow with modern times.

The conclave witnessed the strong bond shared between the Old Boys, long after they’ve moved out of the hallowed corridors of The Scindia School. The conclave began by honouring the guest of honor, Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman J Scindia, who is also a member of the Board of Governors. This was followed by a welcome speech by Mr. Venkatesh Agrawal, President, Delhi SOBA. He shared his thoughts and said, “It gives me immense pleasure to invite my fellow Scindians on this momentous occasion as we launch the celebrations to mark the 125^th anniversary of our alma mater, The Scindia School.  The 2-day conclave represents the excellence that the school stands for and its vibrant alumni community taking forward the school’s legacy as established leaders in their respective fields. This is a celebration of the strong bonds that were formed in classrooms that have only grown strength to strength beyond the walls of the Fort.”

His Highness Maharaja Jyotiraditya Scindia, Cabinet Minister, Minister of Civil Aviation, graced the occasion as the keynote speaker. He shared the inspiring journey and noteworthy legacy of The Scindia School and said, “This year is a very important year in our history. As we celebrate a glorious legacy of 125 years, we are proud of our initiatives to contribute to the city on waste, water, and energy consumption. The Fort itself is a unique biosphere and lends itself to a significant environmental and sustainability initiative. We look at our Scindian family to make these initiatives fruitful for our students and our institution in the days to come. I urge every Scindian to take time out for our alma mater and come back and engage with our students. It will be an opportunity to bring back your memories from your time at the Fort. It will be a soul-nourishing and reinvigorating experience as well as a chance to show the path to our children as they move along. With respect to our messaging to the outside universe, we need to pass the Scindia branding and messaging across. The wonderful panels at this conclave are a testament to the Navratnas that our school has produced. We should look at hosting subsequent conclaves of this nature at the Fort itself.”

Mr. Ajay Singh, Principal of The Scindia School, shared his thoughts on the conclave and said, “The SOBA Delhi NCR Networking and Leadership conclave 2023 has been an extraordinary showcasing of the strong connect of the past and the present to shape the future. The learning through power-packed sessions on education, business, spirituality, finance, world affairs by Scindians shall certainly help transform the future as the school promises in its glorious 125 years of transformation.”

The panel discussions ended on a musical note with a soulful Sufi Qawalli evening by the well-known artist, Mr. Dhruv Shangri. The conclave concluded with an electrifying performance by Khushboo Grewal and Meet Brothers. The conclave has set the wheels in motion for a grand celebration to commemorate the 125th-year anniversary of India’s finest and most sought-after, iconic educational institution.