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India, March 17: As part of their joint venture to offer a value-added learning experience to students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams, Edtech platform Physics Wallah and Jodhpur-based test prep company Utkarsh Classes have announced the launch of the Physics Wallah-Vidyapeeth Centre for offline NEET and JEE preparation in Jodhpur.

The joint venture will bring together the capabilities of both institutions to help secure the future of millions of students. Utkarsh Classes and Physics Wallah will work together leveraging tech and offline solutions to help students achieve their goals.

Dr Nirmal Gehlot, Founder and CEO, of Utkarsh Classes, said, “We are thrilled with this partnership. The Physics Wallah Vidyapeeth will be managed by Utkarsh Classes in Jodhpur. This is part of our mission to provide quality education to students at a nominal fee with experienced and excellent teachers and a technology-enabled hybrid education model.”

Dinesh Vaishnav, head of the Vidyapeeth Jodhpur Centre, pointed out that the admission process for entrance exam preparation such as NEET, JEE, and Foundation batches have started at the Jodhpur centre.

It will also see NEET preparation classes for English medium students in Class 9 and 10, science students in 11/12 and 12th pass start in the first week of April. Students can avail of up to 90% scholarship for admission to upcoming offline batches by clearing the PWSAT scholarship test.

Alakh Pandey, Founder and CEO, of Physics Wallah, said, “PW and Utkarsh Classes connect with the students at a personal level. With our combined effort, we can serve the students in Jodhpur in medical & engineering exams and enrich the learning experience at affordable rates.”

Students preparing for NEET-JEE can check their preparation level at the All India level and clear their doubts through Physics Wallah’s doubt-solving interaction platform – PW Saarthi.

India, 17 March 2023: PrepLadder, one of India’s leading online medical preparation platforms, announced that 8 of the top 10 AIR rank holders in the recently concluded NEET PG 2023 exam are from PrepLadder. These top 8 rank holders include AIR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10. NEET PG, conducted by the NBE (National Board of Examinations), is a national-level qualifying and ranking examination for MBBS graduates aspiring to pursue post-graduation courses in government and private medical institutes in the country.

The results announced by the NBE saw 8 PrepLadder Learners who secured the top 10 AIR ranks and over 700 marks in the exam. Further, despite the immense competition, 30+ Learners scored top ranks under AIR 100.

Among PrepLadder’s top scorers are Dr. Aarushi Narwani (AIR 1 ) from Jaipur, scoring 725, Dr. Prem Thilak Palani (AIR 2) from Vadodara, and Dr. Rupesh Tholia (AIR 3) from Charkhi Dadri both scoring 721. This is followed by Dr. Akash Sethi (AIR 4) from Vadodara, scoring 718, Dr. Machave Ameya Prasad (AIR 5) from Mumbai, scoring 717, Dr. Keshav Garg (AIR 6) from Ladwa, scoring 716, and Dr. Sagar Lamba (AIR 10) from Delhi scoring 711.

Some of the key highlights of PrepLadder’s NEET PG 2023 Exam result:

• 5 PrepLadder Learners secured the top 5 AIR
• 8 Learners secured positions in AIR 10 with scores above 700
• 30+ Learners are among AIR 100

India’s top medical faculty extensively tutor PrepLadder’s Learners through online video lectures, self-explanatory digital notes, high-yield QBank Next Edition featuring 70% clinical-based questions per the latest exam pattern, and a rigorous All India Mock Test Series. The effectiveness of these learning resources was also evident from the stellar strike rate of 96% from their content. PrepLadder’s Learners’ exceptional result is a testament to the platform’s effective study content and teaching methodology. The successful Learners will now be included in the merit list prepared by NBE for qualified candidates.

PrepLadder offers a simplified learning experience through engaging video lectures and study content for Medical PG aspirants. In January 2023, PrepLadder announced Dream Team Next Edition comprising top faculty members across different medical specializations who will prepare aspirants as per the NExT exam pattern. Dream Team Next Edition will feature a specialized faculty for medical exams. Through this, PrepLadder aims to stimulate a next-gen learning experience for postgraduate medical aspirants in compliance with the latest exam pattern.

Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Noida, organized DEC-Excellence 2023. The program was mainly organized to felicitate the faculty members who have worked for the last 10 years. Dr. Kulneet Suri, Senior Director of IMS Noida, was presented during the event along with other faculty members.

During the program, the institute’s faculty members Naveen Kumar and Bittu were honored with the title “DEC-Excellence 2023”. Although some other members also received recognition for their dedication and selfless service, Furthermore, a vibrant cultural program was also presented by the students.

Inaugurating the program, Dr. Kulneet Suri, Senior Director of IMS Noida, said, “We are pleased that this year our two talented faculty members have completed 10 years of service. Currently, we have more than 50 employees and academic members who have worked for the organization for at least ten year. No organization could grow without the contribution of its workforce. Avoiding them will not allow you to succeed.

She further added, “A strong work ethic is a combination of working hard and smart. Organizations with employees who value moral principles like discipline, dedication, integrity, humility, and cooperation THRIVE. Organizations with employees who value business traits like organizational skills, teamwork, highest standards of work THRIVE. The key to moving your organization from the status quo to achieving excellence builds up the work culture in any organization. When you build a culture of Excellence you create organizational capacity and a structure that empowers focuses and engages employees-thus is born Service Excellence.

Equipping teams with the right mindset and skills necessary to focus on creating the desired results contributes to people-centric organizations and thus is born Dec-Excellence.

Bhubaneswar, India – March 16, 2023 – Samsung India’s flagship CSR program Samsung Innovation Campus concluded the Coding & Programming, AI and IoT courses for its first batch of 88 students in Bhubaneswar, reiterating Samsung’s commitment to being a strong partner of India and working alongside the Government in its mission to empower the country’s youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.

The students, who were mentored and trained at Central Tool Room & Training Center, Bhubaneswar, were presented with certificates at a ceremony held on Thursday.

ESSCI, which is a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) approved entity, is executing the program through its nationwide network of approved training and education partners.

Student teams from the Coding & Programming course participated in the 3-day Hackathon in which they developed codes based on problem statements given to them.

The problem statements included topics such as developing a chatbot for e-governance support, an e-commerce website for handicrafts and artisan-based industries, a machine learning model to predict housing prices, a loan approval system, a plant leaf disease detection system using image classification, a home automation module and a social media platform for senior citizens. The teams presented their prototypes to a jury from Samsung R&D Institute, Noida, and Central Tool Room & Training Center, Bhubaneswar.

“Our global citizenship initiative, Samsung Innovation Campus, is in alignment with India’s development agenda. Through this initiative, we want to empower the youth and create opportunities for them in future tech domains, further boosting India’s growth story and strengthening our commitment to Powering Digital India,” said Mr. Partha Ghosh, Head, CSR and Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung India launched its Samsung Innovation Campus program at eight campuses across the country with the aim of upskilling 3,000 less-privileged youth in future tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding & Programming and helping them get relevant job placements.

Samsung Innovation Campus aims to upskill youth aged 18-25 years in future technologies and enhance their employability. These are key technology skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

During the course of the program, participants receive instructor-led classroom training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.

Youth enrolled in the program are undergoing classroom training and complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas from among Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding & Programming. They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability and provided job placements in relevant organizations.

Those opting for the AI course will undergo 270 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work while those doing the IoT or the Big Data course will undergo 160 hours of training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants opting for the Coding & Programming course will do 80 hours of training and be part of a Hackathon.

Samsung Newsroom India: First Batch of Students of ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ in Bhubaneswar Graduate with Certificates in Coding & Programming, AI & IoT; Flagship CSR Program Aims to Make Students Job-Ready with Future Tech Skills

New Delhi, 16th March 2022: India’s trusted online higher education company, Jaro Education, recently organised an experiential learning Management Development Programme for its employees, ranging from budding leaders to the most senior leaders of the company, like Assistant Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents etc.

This was an initiative by the company to help its employees upskill themselves and prepare for the next level of responsibilities in the VUCA World. The programme helped the participants develop skill sets specific to job roles, imbibe leadership qualities and learn the nuances of their industry.

The programme was divided into three segments, with each segment focusing on a particular level of employees. Segment 1 was targeted towards junior-level employees, who might be required to step up into managerial roles in the future. They have been mentored on setting goals, managing resources, building a team, making decisions leading to impactful results, and much more. Segment 2 focused on mid-level managers who are ready to move up the ladder. They have been mentored on managing time, leading and effectively managing teams, being resilient and agile, fostering high performance within teams and much more. The final segment, Segment 3, was for the senior leaders, with the core focus on strategic thinking, fostering creativity in organizations, achieving excellence in teams, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.

CEO of Jaro Education, Ms Ranjita Raman, said “Our culture of fostering growth, innovation, learning and development has contributed significantly to the growth journey of our leaders. The programme is an initiative to build successful next-generation intrapreneurs who will drive innovation and positively impact the system. The modules in the programme are designed to provide a thorough understanding of the most recent and relevant management techniques and approaches, which can aid the development of these professionals.”

Operations Manager of Jaro Education, Ankita Singh, said, “My MDP session at Jaro Education has been a great learning experience. I was able to garner deeper insights on how to enhance customer experience and deliver true value to our customers. The session also demonstrated the commitment of our leadership team towards empowering us with the required skills to consistently innovate. I feel proud to be associated with one of the fastest-growing edutech brands that is highly focused on providing opportunities to its employees to achieve the next level of growth in their careers.”

The programme saw top professors in India carry out the programme. The Segment 1 professionals were coached by professors having over 20 years of experience. Segment 2 received lessons from veteran industry experts and the faculty of IIM Kozhikode, while the IIM Ahmedabad professors mentored Segment 3 professionals.

The company has been awarded the Edtech leadership award and the National best employer accolade by World HRD Congress in 2022. Despite the turbulence in the sector, the company has not resorted to any layoffs, unlike many of its competitors, who adopted aggressive marketing strategies and cost-cutting measures. Jaro Education remained committed to its vision of delivering quality education and focused on enhancing its offerings, thereby earning the trust and loyalty of its students and employees alike.

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.