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Bangalore, Mumbai, 1 6th March 2023: LEAD, India’s largest School Edtech company, has completed its acquisition of the local K-12 learning business of Pearson India. The acquisition is a strategic investment for LEAD, which now has the largest portfolio of School Edtech products and services to better serve the learning needs of the entire spectrum of 5 lakh+ private schools in India. With this acquisition, LEAD has widened its reach to improve learning outcomes in 9000+ schools across India.

Sumeet Mehta, Co-Founder, and CEO, of LEAD, said, “Different school segments in India have very different learning needs. With this acquisition, LEAD aims to serve as a single-point solution provider for all the learning needs of both affordable private schools in India’s small towns, as well as private high-fee schools in its metros and large cities. We will build on the combined knowledge, experience, and team strengths of both companies to create opportunities for growth and innovation, and to further deepen relationships with our school partners.”

School Edtech is poised for sustained expansion post Covid, driven by the growth aspirations of school owners and related ecosystem stakeholders, and visionary policy initiatives such as NEP 2020. As India’s leading School Edtech company, LEAD is committed to improving learning outcomes by transforming schools across the country. The acquisition of the local K-12 learning business of Pearson India will help fast-track LEAD’s mission of providing high-quality, integrated School Edtech solutions to over 60,000 schools across India by 2026. The Board of Directors of both companies approved the acquisition in January 2023 and EY was the exclusive financial advisor to LEAD on the transaction.

In January 2023, LEAD raised ~Rs. 160 crores via a mix of long-term capital from Alteria Capital and Stride Ventures, India’s marquee venture debt investors; and working capital financing from prestigious banks such as Standard Chartered Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. With the path to profitability for LEAD’s base business of Affordable Private Schools already established through existing capital, the new round of fundraising will help finance LEAD’s organic and inorganic growth plans.

March 16, 2023, || Bangalore, India  Zoga Wellness, a leading provider of health and wellness solutions, has announced the launch of its new yoga and meditation app. The Zoga Wellness app offers guided meditation and features the world’s largest Asana library with AI-based posture correction feedback in real-time.

The Zoga Wellness app offers free access to 500+ yoga courses. Zoga’s AI integration works as a “third eye” and alerts users with real-time correction if they are performing the asana incorrectly, providing feedback to help them reform their posture. The alert is deactivated as soon as the posture is corrected, giving users a heads-up and allowing them to track their progress over time.

The app also features a meditation section with over 300 free guided meditations. It helps users focus on breathwork and cultivate mindfulness, allowing them to reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve their mental and emotional well-being.

“At Zoga, our aim is to bring the practice of ancient India yoga to the forefront and revolutionise the wellness industry,” said Nimish Dayalu, CEO & Co-founder of Zoga Wellness. “Each yoga course and guided meditation has been perfected over the last 2.5 years with yoga gurus and meditation masters. We are extremely proud of the final product, which is at par with any premium wellness app, while remaining completely free and without any hidden fees.”

Available in both Hindi and English, the Zoga Wellness app is set to be a game changer for the wellness industry. With an easy-to-use interface and range of courses available for beginner and advanced practitioners, the app is designed for anyone looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Gurugram: SGT University inaugurated the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA), an autonomous center that will work with academic bodies of the university while pursuing research of its own. Padma Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chancellor of SGT University, inaugurated the institute. Smt. Madhupreet Kaur Chawla and Shri Manmohan Singh Chawla, Chairperson and Managing Trustee respectively, also graced the event.

ASIA will be chaired by Dr. Najeeb Jung, an energy expert and erudite scholar of Urdu who also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Indu Bhushan, a well-known public health expert and former CEO of Ayushman Bharat, will also serve as the institute’s vice chairperson. The former CEO and MD of Deutsche Bank, Sandhya Vasudevan, as well as Rajat Nag, the former MD of the Asian Development Bank, will also be a part of ASIA.

Najeeb Jung, at the inauguration event, said that the institute is a big achievement of SGT University and will provide an excellent opportunity for its students to pursue advanced scientific research. He added that “The world is a sea of knowledge, and with ASIA, students will get the opportunity to explore and learn more about it.”

According to Ram Bahadur Rai, “Asia makes up one-third of the world and sixty percent of its population. This makes it important for countries in Asia to organize, share their ideas, and do collaborative research to become future leaders in technological advancement.” In a moment of brevity, he also remarked on how he would want ‘Asia Day’ to be celebrated on the 6th of August, to mark the tragedy of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki

Mumbai 14th March 2023: Amrita School of Ayurveda, a part of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, has launched two online portals for the Ayurveda community. While e-MAP is an e-module application for Panchakarma, AyurCel is tailor-made for clinical e-learning. The projects have been funded by the Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

The portals were launched at a high-powered event at Amrita University, attended by dignitaries like Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Vaidya Jayant Deopujari, Chairman, NCISM, and Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Advisor, from Ministry of AYUSH; Dr. Tanuja Nesari, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda; Dr.Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Provost, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Dr. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; and Swami Sankaramirtananda Puri, Dean, Amrita School of Ayurveda.

The e-MAP project is an interactive portal that provides comprehensive information related to Panchakarma. It includes a learning module featuring lesson plans, sloka recitations, illustrative animations, and self-assessment aids on UG and PG Panchakarma syllabi. It also offers standardized videos of various clinically practiced Panchakarma procedures and a directory search for information related to faculties, postgraduates, publications, dissertations, and colleges offering Panchakarma PG, Ph.D., and equipment suppliers. The project is led by team Dr. Parameswaran Namboothiri, Professor, Panchakarma, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri.

The AyurCel project is a clinical learning tool to make the clinical experiences of successful Ayurveda clinicians available in a digital format to facilitate continuous clinical learning. It offers case studies, modules for post-publication review of published case reports, and a preprint server for fast-track publication of the first draft of case reports. The doctors can use the portal to share their treatment experiences. The project is led by a team under Dr. P Rammanohar, Research Director, Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA), School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri.

Delivering the inaugural address, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, said: “Ayurveda has a wide range of research possibilities, and we should utilize them to the full. I welcome the launch of these two authentic digital reference initiatives related to studies in Ayurveda. The Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth of the Ministry of AYUSH collaborates with Amrita School of Ayurveda in various fields related to Ayurveda treatment and research.”

Swami Sankaramritananda Puri, Dean, Amrita School of Ayurveda, said: “We are excited to launch the e-MAP and AyurCeL portals for the Ayurvedic community. These will help students, practitioners, and researchers access the latest information related to Panchakarma and Ayurvedic clinical practice. Our goal is to facilitate learning and innovation in Ayurveda through digital tools and platforms. These two portals are part of the Amrita School of Ayurveda’s commitment to promoting excellence in Ayurvedic education and research. They are accessible to anyone interested in Ayurveda and are designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate.”

Dr.Prema Nedungadi, Director, AmritaCREATE, Amritapuri | Chairperson, School of Computing, Amritapuri (Chair, EDT C20 Working group), said “The aim of the joint project by Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA) and Amrita CREATE is to develop a clinical e-learning platform. This platform will gather the real clinical experiences of physicians, transform them into data, and organize them in a structured manner. The result will be an interactive learning environment that will undergo a rigorous review by an expert team. The platform will provide continued clinical education in the field of Ayurveda through the contributions of experts, including the Panel of Contributors and Clinicians of Amrita School of Ayurveda Published Case Reports. Essentially, this project aims to create an ecosystem for the domain and for future generations of clinicians, practitioners, and researchers.”

Hyderabad, March 13th, 2023: The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad became a microcosm of the ancient Indian towns and villages at its premises at Nanakramguda today. It enabled students and parents to revisit and bring back the rich ambience of indigenous traditional attire, Indian cuisine, native games, architectural marvels, languages, in short everything that Indian culture epitomises. The event was All About Culture and was witnessed by the awestruck visitors comprising of students and parents. A signature event of The Shri Ram Universal school, it was a culmination of the year long journey, which had students being part of immersive experiences such as ‘Form Evenings’, celebrations and events. Guests of honour Ms Sujata, IPS, IDES officer and Mr L N Ramaswamy, sculptor, graced the occasion and were amazed by the ingenuity of the students.

The event had breathtaking performance of a unique Sand Art, traditional and lesser-known dances such as puppet dances from across India including kathputli, choir performance and much more. ‘Shriites’ stole the limelight with their Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob.

A showcase of the traditional dresses and weaves was displayed by parents and teachers. The Director of Education and Founder Principal, Dr Jyothi Reddy and Vice President of Operations joined in for the showcase. Parents were astounded by the student’s initiative to showcase their learning in creative ways. Visitors savoured the traditional food and enjoyed the special performances. For the students, it was indeed a true evaluation of learning happening outside classrooms.

Hyderabad, 11th March 2023: Oakridge International School Bachupally’s IBDP1 students have created five innovative sustainable products for their Group 4 project, showcasing their dedication to creating a better future for urban communities. Their passion and months of planning have resulted in exceptional projects aligned with the theme of “The Sustainable Cities.”

The Group 4 Project empowers students to apply their academic knowledge and develop the necessary skills to create a sustainable future through collaboration and critical thinking. With this year’s theme of Sustainable Cities, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program highlights the significance of environmentally conscious urban planning in society.

Students have produced innovative solutions to promote sustainability. The first group developed BioWrap, a 100% biodegradable eco-friendly plastic aimed at advocating for sustainable packaging. Sustainablock, a sustainable cement manufactured from recycled coconuts, was developed by the second group. The third group produced organic batteries with aloe vera using their product EcoCell. AquaGenie, a gray water recycling irrigation system, was developed by the fourth group, and the fifth group developed Solar sprout, an integrated solar irrigation system. All of these solutions are practical applications of theoretical concepts, enabling students to implement interdisciplinary ideas in innovative ways.

The Group 4 Project experience has been a rewarding journey for students, allowing them to learn new concepts and develop skills necessary to create a sustainable future. The project encourages students to work collaboratively and think creatively, promoting innovation and dedication. The project’s success lies in its ability to integrate the sciences and enable students to explore various scientific disciplines, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of real-world issues and empowering them to make a positive impact.

“It took a lot of hard work and collaboration to get to where we are now, and we’re all determined to keep working and make the best version of our product!”, states Isha, another group member from “Sustainablock”.

“It was an interesting project to take part in because we could explore all of the sciences as a group and come up with innovative new ideas on our own,” says Krishna, one of the group members from AquaGenie..”

Akshith from the group Solarsprout says “It’s normal for a science fair to explore the sciences that we’ve taken and are studying but the group 4 project is much more than that integrating all 4 sciences allowing us to practically implement solutions that we’ve only learnt in theory in an interdisciplinary manner.”

Ms. Baljeet Oberoi, the principal of Oakridge International School, Bachupally, was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional projects presented by the students. She praised their efforts and said, “The students truly put in a lot of effort to address the global issues. I would like to see these projects be developed further and patented. These projects were truly exceptional.”

Mr. Saikrishna Pammi, Head of the IBDP Department, was equally delighted with all the presentations. “Knowledge has limits, but Imagination has no bounds. Class of 2024 has demonstrated their excellent creativity and imagination to tackle issues pertaining to sustainability. It was great to see the students collaborate across the disciplines to come up with working models. All the science teachers’ hard work and best teaching strategies are evident in shaping important attributes like curiosity and perseverance in students.”

The students have brilliantly presented their final plans and prototypes, aspiring to ignite a sustainability-focused mindset in urban planning policies. Their innovative ideas have garnered widespread acclaim and appreciation from all the school stakeholders. This remarkable achievement underscores their dedication to creating a better and more sustainable future for all.

March 10th, 2023: iSchoolConnect, a leading AI-enabled EdTech firm that assists study abroad aspirants, is hosting the much-awaited Study Abroad Fest across major Indian cities. Being held across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad on 11, 12, 18, and 19th March, respectively, the event will feature representatives from 30+ global institutions from 11+ Study Abroad destinations who will interact with and counsel students. During the events, students will have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with 100+ courses and programs and avail an unlimited array of on-the-spot offers and recommendations.

Ashish Fernando, Founder and CEO iSchoolConnect, said, “We are excited to hold the study abroad fest, especially at this juncture when a large number of students in our country are aspiring to study abroad in the institutions of their choice. The event will provide an opportunity for students to interact with university representatives of renowned global institutions. Students are registering in large numbers for the event, and we expect a footfall of approximately 800 to 1000 students in each location.”

“The presence of university representatives from popular study abroad destinations is a key crowd magnet as students will get to weigh their options under one roof, “Ashish adds.

A prominent delegation of university representatives from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and other nations will provide students with invaluable advice at this event, assessing their prospects of admission and outlining the application and admission procedure.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to interact with the company’s in-house study abroad counselors, who have an average of 10+ years of experience, our test prep instructors, who have trained at least 200 students each, and our service partners for loans, travel, accommodation assistance, etc.

New Delhi, 9th March 2023: Ashiana Housing Limited recently organized its Senior Living Conclave at The Grand in Vasant Kunj. The event aimed to educate people about Senior Living and its benefits and featured expert speaker Mr. Ankur Gupta, Joint Managing Director of Ashiana Housing Limited and a Senior Housing expert.

The conclave showcased the lifestyle senior living communities’ offer, including the finest amenities and engaging social activities. The event also brings out the benefits of senior living, inspiring attendees to explore the possibilities of this exciting industry.

“Senior Living is a new concept in India, and we are thrilled to be able to share our expertise and experience with those who are considering this lifestyle option,” said Mr. Gupta. “We believe that Senior Living communities offer a range of benefits, including socialization, security, and access to care when needed. We look forward to sharing our knowledge and helping people make informed decisions about their retirement lifestyle.”

In India, metro cities can be crowded, which makes them less than ideal places for retirees. Senior Living communities offer a better place to live in after retirement, as they are more secure and free from pollution and noise. These communities are very well connected with metro cities, and seniors in these communities can avail themselves of quality facilities and other amenities that may not be available in smaller towns.

“The need for Senior Living communities is growing in India, especially in metro cities where seniors face challenges,” said Mr. Gupta. “Our communities offer a solution that provides a safe and secure environment for seniors to live in, without sacrificing access to a stressful lifestyle and other essential amenities.”

The conclave also discussed the right age to move into Senior Living, how to select the right community, and how Senior Living communities can help overcome loneliness and depression problems that can affect seniors. The event was informative and engaging, and attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the experts.

Mr. Gupta added, “Our aim is to help people understand that Senior Living is not just a housing option, but a way of life. It’s about enjoying your golden years, pursuing your passions, and being part of a supportive community.”

Ashiana Housing Limited is the pioneer of senior living in India, and currently has senior living communities in Bhiwadi, Jaipur, Lavasa (Pune), and Chennai. The brand has been awarded for its senior living communities for the sixth time in a row.

Gurugram, 9th March 2023: Orchids The International School (OIS), the leading chain of CBSE schools in India, has proven its excellence in evolving the education system by clinching the ‘Best Emerging School of The Year – North’ award at the Indian Education & Edtech Summit 2023.

Dr. Kavita Nagpal, Academics Chief of North Zone, Orchids The International School said, “We focus on a holistic education system by constantly bringing innovative learning solutions. Orchids The International School is helping its students nurture various skills at an early age. This will help them adapt to a dynamic world and bring about a change that we would like to witness. We are happy that we have been recognized for the circle of knowledge, the loop of learning, and the ring of hope and positivity. We train children in the practical application of the concepts taught.”

Indian Education & Edtech Summit 2023 is an initiative by Brand Honchos to create and offer such a platform for the veterans of the education sector to share their expertise, viewpoints & thought process with respect to the current status of the Education sector in India, its future prospects and some of the most crucial aspects with respect to the education system to create new benchmarks to turn India into an education Hub for the rest of the world.

Hyderabad, March 08, 2023…. Secunderabad Round Table 33 and SLC 17 (Secunderabad Ladies Circle) wings of Round Table India and Ladies Circle India, donated 50 school dual desks worth rupees one lakh eighty five thousand on Monday to MPPS (Mandal Praja Parishad School), Vattinagulapally in Golconda Mandal, in Hyderabad. These dual desks were provided with the financial assistance of NRI Vasavi Association, the USA.

Secunderabad Round Table 33(SRT 33) a part of Round Table India, represented by its Chairman Suman Vemuri; SLC 17 of Ladies Circle India Chairperson Mamta and its Secretary Bhavana and Shisham Sabharwal, National Secretary, Ladies Circle India formally handed over the benches to the school headmistress Ms. Avasti Renuka Devi and to the school.

In a press statement issued in the city today, Round Tabler Suman said dual desks are a basic need and provide comfortable to students. He asked students to study well and come up in life.

Shisham Sabharwal said the time spent in school lays a strong foundation. If the foundation is strong, the future will also be strong.

Ms. Mamta added that they were always ready and willing to develop infrastructure in government schools. Today’s students are tomorrow’s citizens. She asked students to study will, secure good job and reciprocate by way of helping less fortunate.

Bhavana urged students to keep the desk neat and pass on to future students so that they will also make use of them.

Headmistress Renuka Devi thanked of NRI Vasavi Association, Secunderabad Round Table 33 and Secunderabad Ladies Circle-17. for coming forward to help the school. She put forth a request, to construct two classrooms. Because of the lack of them, some classrooms are being from administrative office.

The shcool has 1st to 5th classes and has 130 strength. Children Vanipriya, Nandkishore and Ajay spoke and thanked the three different organisations who made these desks possible.