Mumbai, 27 February 2023: Chef Vikas Khanna shared the journey of his life while discussing the topic of “Master of Spices – Cooking up a storm,” at the second edition of ‘The ideas of India’ Summit. He mentioned growing up in a not-so-affluent family in Amritsar and discovering his passion for cooking and deciding to pursue it as a career.

Speaking at the session, he said, “Amritsar, or ‘Ambarsar,’ as we call it. I did not come from a wealthy household. We were all the same. That was the state of the economy in the 1970s. I began cooking at a young age. I was an expert at tandoor. I put it very well and another thing that got me into food and a better understanding of food is Golden Temple, it made me understand on a much different scale and magnitude. People from all walks of come and sit together,” he added.

While talking about his journey, Vikas discussed his accomplishments over the years. He said, “From Rs 10 to A Michelin Star, I prepared dinner the most expensive meal, 39,000 dollars for a person. When you work internationally, you are judged by your origin, color, and background. We were advised not to ask questions, and that we would be working under the white chef, but I questioned why. Why can’t I take the initiative? But look how the transition has transpired.”

Talking about his experience on serving as Prime Minister of India, he said, “When he was traveling to the UN General Assembly, I said, I want to do a dine-in food. The Prime Minister was throwing a dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York for some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and I was in command. The whole event proceeded smoothly and PM seemed really happy.”

Against the backdrop of global change and evolving dynamics, the summit has convened a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, cultural leaders, industry experts, celebrities, and business executives to deliberate on India’s critical role. With its extensive reach of 535 million viewers in India, ABP Network serves as a major platform for accomplished professionals across multiple fields to share their perspectives.

Bhopal, 27 February 2023: India has been a major part of the world’s history since ancient times. Despite not being politically powerful before its enslavement, the country was still educationally and economically advanced. The great abundance of our nation at that time is made possible by the Gurukul education system, which has been an integral role in preserving the soul of India, before it was separated from us. Nowadays, education is more of a business than a learning experience. Schools that were once known as Vidya Mandirs have transformed into corporate establishments, says Lalit Sardana, founder and teacher at Sardana International School, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. For over 26 years, students have been consistently achieving the best results in competitive exams such as Engineering and Medical under his guidance.

At a press event in Bhopal, renowned Physics, Chemistry, and Maths tutor Sardana Sir – who achieved the All India Rank 243 and is an IIT Delhi pass out expressed his desire to bring dramatic improvements in India’s education system. Sardana International School, under the guidance of Sardana Sir, is encouraging students to maximize their participation in sports. The students of Sardana School have demonstrated remarkable success in both their academic and athletic endeavors. Furthermore, they offer many financial aids to disadvantaged pupils, so that money isn’t a hindrance to their education or personal growth.

According to him, “Sardana International School pays special attention to fostering cultural learning and holistic development. To do this, we favor connecting the students with education through culture and seek to revive the lost customs of Sanatan Dharma. In order to achieve this, initiatives are being taken to prepare children & youth for the competitive world by connecting them with India’s culture, education and civilization.”

Students coming from various cities to attend Sardana International School have a rigorous routine that starts at 4 am with yoga, pranayama and meditation. This dedicated approach has yielded excellent results in competitive exams. Describing discipline as the main reason for better results of children, be it studies or sports, Sardana Sir says that “Struggle gives birth to power in all of us, and this power can be used correctly only by adopting a disciplined lifestyle.” That’s why students, from basic to higher educational levels, can easily climb the ladder of success by following the culture and discipline.

For the parents of children taking admission in Sardana International School, this school is like a Gurukul. Sardana School has one of the most unique approaches – they have a total ban on mobiles and TVs. Doing so helps eliminate any potential distractions that can interfere with learning. Apart from academics, this school also has extracurricular activities like sports, music, dance, and yoga to provide entertainment for their students. Parents not only from Madhya Pradesh but all across the nation are drawn to Sardana International because of its top-class educational qualities.

Focus on the holistic development of the students

Answering the media, Sardana Sir made said that all necessary information about the school, from its educational framework to living conditions and atmosphere, is communicated to parents in advance. We only admit students after they are satisfied, in order to lay a strong foundation for their all-around development. We make sure those who lack economic stability but possess an aptitude for learning have the benefit of all the necessary facilities.

Exploring international education has long been a symbol of distinction and excellence. It marks the commencement of a journey towards a thriving career, and an unparalleled chance to expand one’s perspectives, acquire invaluable expertise, and become a global citizen.

Embarking on a study abroad journey entails considerable effort and can be overwhelming, not only for the student but also for their parents. With so many decisions to make, from selecting a destination country and university to choosing the most appropriate course and accommodation, students and parents can find themselves perplexed.

As board exams come to a close, many students will start to search for study abroad platforms to guide them in pursuing their dreams of international education. With so much to consider and plan for, these platforms can offer valuable assistance in making the study abroad journey a smooth and successful one.

Leverage Edu– Leverage Edu, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is today the platform of choice for millions of students in India & Nigeria. It has more than 9Mn students visiting its platform & mobile app for study abroad advice every month. The study abroad platform claims to have already fueled success stories to date and has 500+ universities as its partners across UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA & Canada.

Unischolars – Founded in 2020 by Amit Singh and Sayantan Biswas, Unischolars aims to transform the student journey and add value to their higher education endeavour at every step. The start-up has grown 400% y-o-y in the past three years and is well on its way to crossing $15 million in revenue in FY23. The company understands the critical challenges students face right from the beginning of their journey and each brand caters to specific needs at different junctures. The journey of the student starts with UniScholars which is a one stop solution for students planning to study abroad, the platform offers end-to-end solutions at every stage of a student’s study abroad journey. UniCreds is focussed on providing loans to students as the platform has access to over 15+ banking partners. Finally, UniAcco, the largest global student accommodation platform that helps students find accommodation across 10,000+ properties in over 10 countries.

Leapshoclar – The fundamental activity of Leapshoclar is to assist students in making the best decision possible when it comes to pursuing education at foreign educational institutions. It contains information on higher education in a variety of nations, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, France, Germany, Dubai, Switzerl and, Malaysia, and many others. By offering online ILETS training the platform aids students with the ILETS preparation.

Edwise – Edwise’s core activity lies in assisting students to make the right choice with regard to pursuing education in overseas educational institutions. It provides information regarding higher education in various countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, France, Germany, Dubai, Switzerland, Malaysia, and many more. Edwise provides incomparable training in IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, GMAT, SAT and ACT test preparation in 23 branches across India.

Delhi, February 27 , 2023: Keka, leading HR tech platform based out of Hyderabad, conducted the fourth chapter of its HR Conclave in Delhi on February 23. Through this conclave, Keka has voiced the impact and challenges of digital HR on HR-business alignment.

Technology has revolutionised every sector, and HR is no different. Today, traditional HR services and processes are being replaced with digital HR through mobile, analytics and cloud technologies. The challenges faced by organisations due to digital HR and their solutions formed the backdrop of Keka’s intriguing HR Conclave in Delhi.

The overarching goal of the conclave was to voice the challenges organisations face while efficiently adapting digital HR and connecting with their people. Experts in the HR sector gathered together to voice the challenges like misaligned goals, lack of integration, lack of data-driven divisions and inadequate resources while assimilating digital HR in an organisation.

On the event’s success, Vijay Yalamanchili, CEO of Keka said,” With this fourth conclave in Delhi, we have concluded four series of HR Conclave that was started with a goal to revolutionise how organisations interact with their people. We started Keka HR Conclave to offer a platform to HR professionals wherein they can come together as peers and learn and grow to the next level. I firmly believe community building is what keeps businesses alive. For us, employees’ experience is everything. We strongly believe that CX plus EX equals 10X Growth.”

He added,” I would like to thank my entire team for their constant support and for making Keka’s three series HR Conclave a huge success. It has been an enthralling experience to witness the HR community converge and engage in conversations that will help it grow and thrive.”

The Delhi chapter of Keka’s HR Conclave was attended by more than 150 people. It included a panel discussion that was graced by panelists and moderators like Sunny Verma- Group Head – Learning & OD – JBM Group, Renu Bohra – Chief People Officer – India & Indian Subcontinent Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, Divya Dang- Global HR Head – Cloud Analogy and Kshitiz Sachan – Lead process strategist -Keka HR. The last chapter of Keka’s HR Conclave ended positively, with HR leaders’ insightful interactions on digital HR. The other chapters of the conclave were held in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru earlier this year.

New Delhi, 27 February 2023: Day 3 of Arth – A Culture Fest being held at New Delhi’s Sunder Nursery witnessed one of the most captivating sessions titled ‘Gender (in)equality: Creating Balance in an Uncertain World where Honourable Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani was in conversation with Anuraag Saxena.

Commenting on the broad theme of the session, she said, “Indians have quintessentially never used gender to operate. And women especially aren’t defined by gender alone. They’re defined by their relationships, denoted by their responsibilities. I have never represented myself as a female party member. I’m proud of the religion I am born in, the region I am born to. I cannot be restricted to a pronoun.”

“Today we have a PM who not only looks at responding to the needs of a country but also infuse enthusiasm in today’s generation. He helps us envision how the world will look like twenty-five years later. I’m very glad that today Amrit Kaal is part of the conversation in a cultural festival like Arth. It shows that it is the people’s movement. There is a partnership between the people and the PM. One of greatest joys is the vibrancy of our culture,” she added.

She also talked about how reservation was an attempt to bring about equal opportunity. She said, “I became the upadhyaksh of BJP because my party made reservation for women within the sangathan so that we could have a greater say. Until we create equal opportunity, how can we deny even one citizen an opportunity. To just simply put one question or one answer, we’re doing great injustice even if we leave one woman or one child behind.”

Commenting on women’s representation in the Indian government she said, “Recently when we computed how many women are in administration, we have 1.9 crore women serving in various administrative capacity in the country. That’s a huge number and they’re all decision makers. These women are sitting as District Magistrates, women who are running fast track courts, women who are running pani samitis deciding which village gets how much water, women who are sitting as swachagrihis who decide which house does not have a toilet and looks into the allocation of funds that’s needed to build that toilet. That’s a huge number and I’m hoping that will grow. My biggest desire is to see number of young girls grow in the field of maths and science.”

The timeless Taj Mahal, New Delhi presented an exquisite evening with leading voices celebrating the spirit of women. The panel was graced by distinguished leaders from various walks of life – H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland to India, Ms. Satyavati Berera, Partner, PwC India, Dr. Sanjukta Parasor, Indian Police Service, Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Fortis Healthcare and Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL.

Panelists from Right to Left – Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Dr. Sanjukta Parasor, Indian Police Service, H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde Ambassador of Finland to India, Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Fortis Healthcare, Ms. Satyavati Berera, Partner, PwC India and moderator Mr. Nikunj Dalmia

Noida, February 27, 2023: To further enhance the customer experience of commuters availing petrol/diesel from petrol pumps, energy major Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the commencement of this year’s grand Scan & Win sales promotion campaign for its customers at 203 petrol bunks in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, and Muzaffarnagar districts. The commencement of this year’s mega campaign was announced during an event organized by IOCL at the energy Maharatna’s Uttar Pradesh State Office II (Noida Division).

The event, a part of IOCL’s New Year Bonanza, was graced by the presence of the Director (HR), IOCL, Mr Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, and other dignitaries from Indian Oil. During the event, a brand new Maruti Alto was awarded to the last year’s lucky winner of the campaign. Mr. Mohapatra also announced the initiation of the enrollment of the daughters of customer attendants at the retail outlets in the Noida division of Indian Oil under the government’s ambitious project, Sukanya Samridhi Yojna, launched under the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign.

“The core ideology of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited has always been to create the largest customer interface in the country and reach precious petroleum fuels to every nook and corner of the country. Our mega Scan & Win sales promotion campaign is intended to further engage with the consumers of IOCL. The campaign indeed showcases the quality of services IOCL has been providing and that is also a testament of how the energy major has always kept customers at its utmost priority,” said Mr. Ranjan Mohapatra.

Any consumers, except employees of IOCL and their family members, can participate in the Scan & Win sales promotion campaign. Customers can participate in the event by filling petrol / XP95 / XP100 of Rs 500 and above for two-wheelers and Rs 1500 and above for four-wheelers. Customers can redeem the e-coupon code by visiting https://pgshop.in/exclusive- deals/.

The exciting offers that customers can avail of through the lucky draw include one Maruti Alto, 8 Bajaj CT 110X bikes, 8 Lenovo detachable laptops, and 100 electric kettles. The campaign also includes instant gifts like Prolyte Energy Drinks, Hand Wash & Energy Drink Sachet on the purchase of fuels.

Chennai, 27 February 2023: IIM Raipur is collaborating with Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a publicly listed education company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), represented by its brand Edureka Higher Ed, to launch an Executive Development Programme (EDP) in General Management. This one-year programme will be offered through a combination of on-the-campus immersion modules and live online sessions.

This programme has been designed to upskill working professionals to foresee and take advantage of business opportunities, as well as, confront challenges in this world of uncertainty. Learners in this programme will become the managers of tomorrow, agile and capable of handling ambiguity. The programme is uniquely designed with a structured academic curriculum that will be taught by experienced IIM faculty. The programme will help professionals secure in-depth exposure to emerging themes, acquire a 360-degree approach to Management, gain access to an exclusive Startup Bootcamp and personalized Career Support Services, etc.

Elucidating on the association, Prof Ram Kumar Kakani – Director of IIM Raipur said, “At IIM Raipur, our endeavour has always been to create a niche with our industry partnerships, and this is another step on that path. We are looking forward to providing an excellent learning experience for students in partnership with Veranda.”

Speaking about the partnership, Aditya Malik, CEO– of Higher Ed, Veranda Learning Solutions said, “We are pleased to be teaming up with IIM Raipur and launching this Executive Development Programme in General Management. We are very confident that this course will help our students to become agile and take on challenges in the business environment head-on.”

February 2023: Healthy cooking has become a part of everyone’s life be it regular cooking or for special occasions. This Valentine’sthose who are looking for baking yummy cookies, cakes and other savouries now have an option of making a healthier variant of these.

This is when a Cooking Sheet comes to rescue where one can bake various types of dishes using the product. Best part is that no butter or oil is required before baking/cooking. The silicone coating sheet does not allow food to stick to the sheet and also does not affect the taste of the food. The best part, there is no need to grease the pans before baking/cooking and this makes it so convenient to use as there is no need to wash utensils after use. It is a multipurpose product as it can be used in Microwave and is Oven safe as well.

A must use for health-conscious people as by using Asahi KaseiCooking Sheet for oil free cooking, reduction in oil intake can reduce their calories intake.

The Cooking Sheet is now available in stores like Big Bazaar, Spencers, Le Marche, Foodhall in Delhi NCR, Reliance stores and many general trade stores in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, Punjab and also online at Big Basket, Amazon and Flipkartat a price point of INR249/-

Exams seasons are round the corner. Many students right now are busy contemplating- What’s next? What to study further? What degree to choose to study abroad?. Students post commencing well in their exams will be occupied researching their favorite institutes to their favorite destination for pursuing their studies abroad. Well, before anything else it’s important to research and find the best education partners who will help fulfill their dreams to touch the sky.

Here are some recommendations for parents to consider as education loan partners for their children:

Unicreds -by Unischolars

UniCreds, by UniScholars follows reliability is key quotient. UniCreds harnesses the power of technology and data science to help secure education loans for students. They have successfully disbursed 700cr+ loan amount to help students achieve their study abroad dream. They have a striking partnership with some of the leading education loan providers or student finance provider in the country that guarantees students the best rates on their education loans.

Leverage Edu

Leverage Edu has tie-ups with several top universities from around the world. So far, they have sent more than 8,000 students to various foreign universities. Recently Levarage Edu has launched Fly Finance which aims to create a suite of products that students can pay to access, including more hands-on advisor consultations or personalised banking features. They also help students navigate & assess their journey thus far, matches them to personalised mentors, counsels them towards their higher education dream with an employability lens, and makes sure that everyone punched way above their weight to make dreams come alive and truly be able to level up.

Traditional Banks

The students can also explore traditional bank to get their loan advancements done, Foe example Bank of Baroda has diverse education loan schemes tailored to meet the needs of students wanting to pursue higher education in India or Abroad. In which Baroda Scholar particularly provides an opportunity to avail education loan for the students going abroad for Professional / Technical studies.

Leap Scholar

Leap scholar is one of the top abroad education consultants in India. This abroad education consultant aims to support their students in their quest to study at the best schools. They also provide the best IELTS coaching and have already mentored 1,000+ students for the same. Their services include course recommendation, counseling, application assistance, admission, study visas, education loans, and job search. This study abroad consultant’s team of global education experts is there to guide at every step of the way from picking the right universities. Under the partnership, as a part of Leap Advantage, LeapScholar aims to bring Case School of Engineering’s programme MS in Computer Science from universities to Indian students aspiring to earn a US degree in a hybrid format.