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Hyderabad, February 2023: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, NGO Helping Hand Foundation runs several Primary Health Care centers in collaboration with SEED-USA and mostly from 8 locations in the Urban Slums of the old city, launched a comprehensive mental health program for women from marginalized sections of the society in Old city.

As per a survey done by HHF, most women in the Urban slums of the Old city work as maids or as domestic help. Typically, women supplement or sometimes are sole bread earners in families with average 3 to 4 children to feed. They not only work outside but must cook and feed the family after coming back. This coupled with poverty and poor nutrition takes a toll on the physical & mental health of these women.

Mental health is both a stigma and taboo in the old city. Mental health issues are poorly understood and addressed due to low awareness levels and access to mainstream mental health services or treatment is very poor in the old city as per the survey done by NGO, Helping Hand Foundation.

The Primary Health Centre located in Masjid Mohammed Mustafa in Rajendranagar will be the first center from which the program will start and will be rolled out to other 6 centers in due course.

The primary health centers run by HHF, have been providing a wide range of healthcare services for the Urban Poor. The services encompass primary care, dental, Ophthal, mini trauma, ante, and post-natal care, apart from prevention of NCDs.

Mental Health will be an added dimension into the primary health care setting for the clinics run by HHF in Urban slums of the city and this has been strongly advocated by WHO in the Universal Health Coverage model.

HHF has tied up with GoodMind.app, a mental wellness platform incubated at EdVenture Park, India’s first student-focused startup incubator. GoodMind.app will provide a platform for mental health screening.

HHF Counsellors trained in mental health will be doing the screening and the therapy or counseling for the patients that show signs of mental health issues will be done by qualified clinical psychologists from HHF and GoodMind.app.

Many women and adolescents from weaker sections suffer from depression & anxiety disorders. Poverty, hardship in life, other health issues, matrimonial issues, domestic violence, and interpersonal family issues all add up to the situation and most need help said Ms. Saniya, Founder of GoodMind.app one of the partners in the program

30% of NCDs particularly diabetics and women with hormonal imbalances suffer from undiagnosed depression and anxiety as per a survey done by NGO.

The mental health screening app will evaluate a patient on a scale of 48 & will help the counselor identify the signs and symptoms of the mental health condition of the patient. Scores between 0-24 will be considered normal and 24-40 considered moderate and 40-48 severe.

We are targeting to screen 100 patients from each of our PHCs daily translating into 500 plus minimum and all cases of moderate to severe mental health will be counseled and treatment initiated wherever necessary said Mr. Mujtaba Hasan Askari, Helping Hand Foundation.

New Delhi, 20 February, 2023: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India can learn the ropes of academic research by signing up for the upcoming ‘Summer Research Internship Program’ at the prestigious Goa Institute of Management.

The purpose of the program is to prepare highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students for research projects under the guidance of GIM faculty members across a variety of fields.

The GIM faculty will train the participating students about the working methodology and processes involved in writing research papers i.e methods, analysis, drawing conclusions, sampling, etc. Students can choose from a variety of subjects like Big Data Analytics, Finance & Accounting, General Management & Economics, Healthcare Management, IT & Operation Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management which are all part of the extensive and intensive curriculum offered by GIM.

GIM-SRIP seeks to advance outstanding students early in their careers by giving them access to a wide range of research experiences and knowledge. The GIM, a research-intensive institution, has experienced faculty who have been a part of multiple international research collaborations with the likes of WHO and Harvard University. The institute’s professors have also won accolades for their research at prominent management conferences in India and abroad.

“The objective of the ‘Summer Research Internship Program is to provide a window to the world of intensive academic research and to familiarise them with the process. The next generation of business leaders need to participate in the overall contribution to the body of knowledge. That is not what has been occurring in the country lately. Grand theories, innovative ideas, and goods coming from India are not something we see often and that needs to change. The research culture has definitely improved but we have a very long way to go,” says Dr. Ajit Parulekar, Director of GIM.

The eight-week-long program will run through the second week of April to the third week of June and the students will receive a weekly stipend along with free accommodation and food at GIM. The final date of receiving applications is 28th February 2023.

Feb 20’2023, India: Cyboard School, a leading K12 online School, on a mission to take Quality and Futuristic Schooling accessible to everyone; has onboarded Dr. N. Madhuri Parti as Strategic Advisor.
Dr. Parti is a visionary and futuristic educationist, with vast experience in setting up and leading schools, and has played a vital role in the evolution of the learning experience.

Dr. Parti will look after Strategic enhancements across School Curricula, Operations and Learning Development. She will also be pivotal in introducing and implementing Design Thinking.

Dr. Parti brings a wealth of experience to her role at Cyboard School, having previously served as Group Director at Educomp and Shri Ram Schools. She heads the GEMS school outreach program and is on the advisory board of over 10 schools. She has also spearheaded the Lakshmipat Singhania Education Foundation.

With over two decades of experience in the education sector, Dr. Parti has been actively involved in building learning environments, developing out-of-the-box curricula, and promoting experiential learning. She has brought a paradigm shift in the learning framework and executed the 21st-century learning methodology, which includes collaborative learning adding creativity, and innovation, and honing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of students.

On the appointment, Dr. Parti said, “I am delighted to be a part of Cyboard School and look forward to working with the school’s leadership team to build on their achievements and create innovative approaches to learning that will shape the future of education.”

Dr. Parti’s exceptional work in the education sector has earned her numerous national and international accolades. She received the International Professional of the Year award from the International Biographical Centre, England, and was featured in the Marquis Who’s Who book, honoring successful individuals from different spheres of life. She also received the Doors to Diplomacy Platinum Award from the U.S. State Department for facilitating a project on International Relations and Diplomacy, and the Excellence in Education Award by the Rajiv Gandhi Education Foundation. She received the award for four avenues of service from Rotary International Chicago.

“With a veteran like Dr.Parti, who’s been part of some of the biggest educational institutions of the country, coming on board of Cyboard Online School, it clearly depicts that this is the Future of Schooling and the only way to make premium quality schooling accessible to every child in the country,” says Mr. Rajat Singhal, CEO, and Co-Founder Cyboard School.

Cyboard School follows the CBSE curriculum and is accredited with IAO. It was founded in the year 2021 and is headquartered at Gurugram. Cyboard currently caters to children from Nursery to Grade 7. Since the launch of the school, it has gained threefold growth in Admissions with over 1000 students so far. Cyboard school offers the best of all worlds: stress-free, systematic, and structured virtual classes from the comfort and safety of trained teachers & curriculums.

Kolkata, 20 February 2023: Bharat Educativa organised a seminar on the future of education on 16 February 2023 at Rotary Sadan, Kolkata. The twin-session seminar covered topics such as digital marketing, blockchain, and the agreement signed between India and the UK on the recognition of academic qualifications.

The second session covered the roadmap of the 2022 National Education Policy. The sessions were attended by various academicians, students, and professionals to the seminar.

The panel included Mr. Shishir Bajoria–Chairman of SK Bajoria Group and BJP leader in Kolkata, Mr. Sankarshan Basu, Professor at IIM-B and currently Dean of Amrut Mody School of Management, Mr. Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director, British Council East, and North East India, Mr. Nandan Sengupta, Professor at Cambridge Marketing, Dr.Debnita Chakravarti Associate Professor of English at Shri Shikshayatan University, Ms Amita Prasad, Director Indus Valley World School, Mr. John A. Bagul, Principal South City International School and Mr. Sarojesh Mukerjee, Director The Cambridge School.

Speaking after the Seminar, Mr. Bajoria said “Stated NEP is going to change the landscape of education and provide everyone with equal opportunity and help people find the right path. It will also help them shape and develop their respective skill in the field”.

Mr. Debanjan added that “the implications of NEP with reference to International education and careers in general, the UK-India agreement in particular in the context of new policies like dual degree recognition, blended modes and stressed on the vocational skills.”

Bharat Educativa engages with the industry and educational institutions by offering online courses. These courses are designed and offered in response to industry needs and student demands.

Mr. Nandan Sengupta: Spoke on the impact of Digital Marketing in today’s era & how brands utilize it to reach out to their target audience. He also spoke about the requirement of practical skills along with theoretical knowledge as this is the era of “Learning by Doing,” and how NEP will help in achieving it.

John A Bagul: He stated how Artificial Intelligence will help shape the future of students & faculty once NEP is implemented.

The panelists made the session interactive and interesting clarifying various doubts surrounding NEP that how it intends to make the whole education system flexible.

The Founders Mr. Cheriyan Abraham and Vignesh Arun Kumar organized the event and are planning to host such events in the near future in various cities and address various issues related to education and create awareness on various educational options that are available apart from the mainstream courses.

Gurgaon: Eleventh standard student of KIIT World School named Payal and First-year B.tech (CSE) student Sakshi from KIIT College of Engineering has been selected to witness the Pico Satellite Launch under Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023. The satellite launch will take place on 19th February 2023 at Pattipulam village in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. This is happening for the first time in the world when 150 pico satellites will be launched simultaneously.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation in collaboration with Martin Foundation and Space zone India started “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam satellite launch vehicle mission 2023”. Under this mission, more than 5000 students from Grades VI to XII across India have been given the opportunity to design and create 150 PICO satellites, which will be launched using a sounding rocket. The chosen students have received virtual instruction in satellite technology, followed by practical learning activities that will allow them to better understand the project’s subject.

Speaking on this, Neelima Kamrah, Principal of KIIT World School, said, “It is a matter of pride for our school to be part of the Pico satellite launch. This mission has given students the chance to enhance their knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics”. Further, she told that these student-built satellites will be used to collect data to learn more about the distribution of gases in the atmosphere, such as oxygen and ozone.

18th February 2023: A free, online programme to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue academic careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) is now open for registration to students in India for the first time.

Following the news that three centres of excellence for Artificial Intelligence will be established in Indian institutions, the We Speak Science STEM programme includes lectures from Ajit Jaokar, the Artificial Intelligence Course Director at the University of Oxford, Professor Vladimir Pletser, who trained as an astronaut with NASA, David Mackay, a pilot with Virgin Galactic, and We Speak Science founder, Dr Detina Zalli.

Not-for-profit organisation We Speak Science has launched the programme in partnership with insendi, a Study Group company. Registration is now open to 300 students and the programme will officially commence on 27 February.

Students will learn the fundamentals of data science, cell biology and space biology gaining practical knowledge to solve authentic, real-case difficulties the world faces in the 21st century.

The three-week course, which includes discussion forums, e-learning and live classes, will be delivered through digital learning platform, insendi, giving students access to the learning material at any time and from any location.

We Speak Science is open to all but aims to empower young people from low socio-economic backgrounds through STEM education*. 10,000 students have benefited from We Speak Science courses in other countries, 50% of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To qualify, students should demonstrate an interest in STEM and can enrol here.

Dr Detina Zalli, co-founder and president of We Speak Science, comments:

“It has been inspiring to see thousands of students who we’ve already worked with grow and achieve excellence.

“I understand how hard it is to access quality education having personal experience of escaping civil war in Albania. We Speak Science will continue to provide educational services to those in need, on a global basis for the first time, thanks to our new partnership with insendi.”

Previous We Speak Science student Albin Shaqiri, 23, says: “Having been born into a Kosovar family seeking refuge from a terrible conflict in our homeland only a few months after it concluded, I found my opportunities and privileges very limited growing up. We didn’t know anyone, nor did we have any connections that could give us some advantage. The nearby schools were poorly run, which left me with a sense of self-doubt, while family illness compounded the issue.

“Despite my hard work, I had all but given up hope for a medical career, but with a last spark of determination enrolled at the Queen Mary University of London to study Biomedical Sciences. Although passionate professors made my time there easier, I still needed to learn how to study effectively. Days before my final exam, my mother also passed away, which affected my preparation and performance even more.

“Soon afterwards, I discovered We Speak Science and Dr Detina Zalli reignited my passion for medicine. She assisted with every assignment I struggled with and helped me prepare for medical school, including UCAT and GAMSAT. Today I’m a full-time medical student at the St George’s University of London, which is a true testament to We Speak Science and Dr Zalli’s passion for disadvantaged students.”

We Speak Science is a non-profit organisation founded in 2014. It aims to inspire students to pursue a career in STEM, particularly young people from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2022, We Speak Science partnered with digital learning platform inside, a Study Group company, to achieve a better world through education by reaching more students.

James Connor, Managing Director, insendi, comments: “Our mission is to create the best online and blended experiences for our partners and their learners. We’re launching this digital programme to support more budding scientists into an academic future in STEM.”

Ian Crichton, CEO, Study Group adds: “Very simply, global education is one of the most powerful tools we have to unlock solutions for today’s biggest global challenges and needs to touch as many people as possible. With the launch of this programme, young people from around the world can connect, study STEM and be given the support and inspiration to have a positive impact in the world.”

18th February 2023, Mumbai: Clever Harvey, the platform that helps students bridge the gap between academics and the 21st-century workplace, today announced the launch of its much-awaited new JuniorMBA Consulting program with India’s largest hospitality company, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). Clever Harvey’s collaboration with IHCL is to design a 15-hour sustainability strategy consulting program for students so that teenagers can understand not only how to run and grow a business, like a COO, but also how to scale them sustainably.

Among the key features of the JuniorMBA Consulting program is its time-efficient nature. There are a total of 15 sessions of one hour each that will be delivered from Monday to Friday for three weeks to the students. The sessions will be held on Zoom and the program offers students flexibility in choosing their batch timings. The program also provides a preview of what a career in Consulting can look like. The JuniorMBA Consulting is open to students aged 13 – 18.

“Most students in high school face the challenge of deciding what they want to do without knowing what happens in the real world. The JuniorMBA programs fix this gap by giving students ‘behind-the-scenes’ exposure to the industry. We are glad to collaborate with IHCL in giving students the opportunity to work on real-world projects that will give them clarity on their future career paths and build critical skills for the future. Students will delve into actual decisions made by the management of the Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur), understand how various processes and systems are optimized, and will come up with suggestions on how to better align the hotel’s operations to IHCL’s goal of sustainability.”, said Sriram Subramanian, CEO, Clever Harvey.

The curriculum of the program has been designed in close collaboration with IHCL. The topics covered in the program include both theoretical concepts and practical knowledge. Students will start off by understanding the basics of how businesses operate and grow like a COO. They will develop further into concepts like Supply Chain, Operational bottlenecks, Quality-cost trade-offs, and Standardization for growth and quality control.

Commenting on this collaboration, Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, at IHCL, said “As an industry leader, IHCL is committed to nurturing the talent pool for the future. Pursuing sustainable and responsible business practices is the way forward. This collaboration will offer exposure to real-time business problems outside of the classroom and will provide students an opportunity to gain expertise on driving positive change in the long term for both businesses and communities. We are delighted to partner with Clever Harvey.”

The cost of the JuniorMBA Consulting program with IHCL is Rs 10,000 and the package includes 15 live sessions, conceptual knowledge, practical training, an original project by each student, and a certificate from Clever Harvey and IHCL.

Hoshiarpur, February 18th, 2022 – IDP Education, the global leader in international education services, deepened its reach in Northern India by inaugurating its office in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, taking the total to 8 offices in the state. This expansion also takes IDP India’s presence to 71 offices spanning 62 cities, leading the path of the maximum number of physical presence across India in the international education industry.

The new office brings IDP one step closer to its mission to enable world-class study-abroad counseling services in the closest vicinity of students. Committed to providing end-to-end international education services, IDP will assist students of Hoshiarpur to study in sought-after destinations like Australia, UK, and Canada.

On this occasion, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, IDP Education, said, “It is our aim that every study abroad aspirant in the nation get the best international education counseling services. The inauguration of our new office in Hoshiarpur is the deliverance of this commitment in the region. As the global leader in this space, we are fully geared to provide world-class assistance to every student of Hoshiarpur and help them build their career in their desired direction.”

According to the recent data submitted by the Ministry of Education in the Parliament, there has been a 68% increase in Indian students going abroad for Higher Education in 2022. The number of Indian students going for overseas education increased from 444,553 in 2021 to 750,365 in 2022. This trend is likely to continue in the future as well.

IDP remains the country’s largest international education services organization with its rampant growth and extension in physical offices.

Students and their parents can visit the new office at the following address:

IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd., Shop no. 584 – Upper Ground floor, adjoining Hotel Presidency, near Passport Office, Hoshiarpur- 146001

Are you a statistician or data science professional looking to expand your knowledge and network with fellow experts in the field? Look no further!

SVKM’s NMIMS Department of Statistics, Nilkamal School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics and Analytics (NSoMASA), hosting the International Conference on Statistics 2023 (ICS 2023) is coming to Mumbai from March 20th to 22nd, 2023. This conference is the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field and
connect with professionals from academia, government, and private sectors. With a focus on “New Age Statistics for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence”, you’ll hear from leading experts from around the world. The conference will have speakers from about 12 international Universities like the University of Florida, Michigan State University, and the University of Maryland, to name a few, and 10 leading national institutes like ISI, Kolkata, and ISI Delhi. Besides this, more than 200 faculty and research scholars from Universities in India are expected to attend the conference and present their research work in contributory sessions.

Join us for three invigorating days of knowledge sharing, academic bonding,
networking, and insightful discussions. Submit your abstract by February 28th, 2023.

Gurugram, 16th February 2023: M3M Foundation, in association with Agastya International Foundation, organised a science exhibition “Parwaaz” at Government Girls Senior School Ghamroj, Gurugram. The exhibition was driven by more than 1000 children present. 50 students displayed their work from various science education endeavours undertaken as part of their journey in collaboration with the M3M Foundation and Agastya International.

The exhibition started with the ribbon cutting by Dr. Payal Kanodia, Trustee, M3M Foundation, Smt. Sheel Kumari, District Project Coordinator, Mr. Manvir Singh, Sarpanch of Ghamroj, Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, M3M President, school’s teachers and principals were present.

The students displayed their models and were confident while explaining their models to other students. All the students who displayed their models were motivated by various obstacles and problems they have seen in their society and villages. Many kids came up with different solutions on how they can make their village a smart village, another student came up with a solution on how we can prevent accidents while driving with his innovative obstacle avoidance car, and so on.

More than 50 children from different schools under this program have showcased their learning in the following narratives, Jharokha, Aah! Aha! Ha-Ha!, Main Bhi Creative, Bazooka ki Udaan, Boojho to Jaane, and Question Tree are a few examples. The culmination of the annual process is planned as a day-long event full of learning and exposure through various activities and interactions like a rocket-making competition too.

Speaking about this amazing exhibition, Dr. Payal Kanodia, Trustee, of M3M Foundation said, “When children show so much effort and enthusiasm, it feels so proud. We have always encouraged young talented students to show interest in various science-related projects. We are glad our partnership with Agastya International Foundation has been fruitful. We collectively can help boost the interest in science in children.”

The best 3 projects were awarded post the exhibition. The first prize was awarded to Prince Kumar of GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, and Gurgaon, who designed a smart village outfitted with technologies to assist villagers in saving energy and improving rainwater harvesting and farming. Subham Kumar and Amit Kumar, GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, Gurgaon, came in second place. They represented an amazing solution for government officials- a QR code for houses that will help people to know the details of their houses, in an emergency, their numbers are also available. Home-helping robots by Parv, GSSS Badshahpur, Sohna, Gurgaon, and obstacle-avoiding cars by Yug, GBSS Badshahpur High School, Sohna, Gurgaon, tied for third place.

These young talents will be supported by the M3M Foundation and Agastya International Foundation for special training and learning classes where they can learn better, build more amazing models, and make India proud.