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10th December – Manipal University Jaipur organized the 3rd Convocation for its online students on 7th December 2024. The convocation was held for 4,015 students who successfully completed postgraduate programs including MBA (Master of Business Administration), MCA (Master of Computer Applications), MCom (Master of Commerce), and MA JMC (Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication) and undergraduate programs including BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), and BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications), through a 100% online mode. The in-person convocation ceremony was held in Jaipur, at the Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) campus.

As per UGC guidelines, “The online degree is recognized as equivalent to the conventional degrees offered on campuses and students can apply for all job opportunities and higher education as per their eligibility.” Manipal University Jaipur launched its first batch of online degree programs in April 2021, and MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MCA (Master of Computer Applications) students who commenced their study in the first batch graduated in December 2023.

The Convocation was inaugurated by Dr N N Sharma, President, Manipal University Jaipur. The event was presided over by other top dignitaries including Dr Mallikarjuna Gadapa – Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Dr Nitu Bhatnagar – Registrar, Manipal University Jaipur, and Dr Karunakar A Kotegar – Pro-President, Manipal University Jaipur. The Chief Guest was Mr Anil Vohra – Managing Director, Accenture.

Dr N N Sharma – President, Manipal University Jaipur, addressed the batch of online graduates and said, “At MUJ, we prioritize our students’ overall development by providing access to affordable, online education. As of today, 78,000 students have taken admission for our online programs, of which over 6,000 students are from different countries. In addition to our existing offerings in Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Mass Communication, we are excited to launch more forward-looking certification programs. I take this moment to congratulate all our online graduates and wish them all the success in their professional endeavors. I am honored to say that we will continue to be a part of your future journeys.”

Congratulating the online graduates, the Chief Guest, Mr Anil Vohra – Managing Director, Accenture, said, “My hearty congratulations to all passing online graduates of Manipal University Jaipur. Today is a day of reflection, as it marks the end of an era, and the beginning of something new. On this occasion, I would like to say that whether you are studying, working, researching, or running a business, excellence should be the word people should use to describe you. I would say, don’t just excel in your work, excel in your lives as well.”

The online graduates comprised of fresh graduates and working professionals from diverse industries and job roles. The graduates were delighted to visit the picturesque Manipal University Jaipur campus and were excited to receive their degree certificates and meet their peers & faculty in person.

09th December 2024: Ambience Public School, a progressive CBSE-affiliated senior secondary institution located on a sprawling 5-acre campus in Gurugram, has announced the opening of admissions for the 2025-26 academic session. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic development, and inclusive education, the school is inviting applications from parents seeking a future-ready education for their children.

With admissions for the 2025-26 session now open, Ambience Public School is inviting applications from families seeking an unparalleled education experience for their children.

At the heart of Ambience Public School is its philosophy of “Humanity First,” which underscores the importance of nurturing socially responsible and well-rounded individuals. The school adopts an inquiry-based learning methodology that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and interactive learning. Modern teaching tools and innovative classroom strategies engage students while developing their intellectual and creative potential.

Ambience Public School is a leader in promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Its state-of-the-art Robotics Lab allows students to explore technological innovations and cultivate problem-solving skills. By integrating digital literacy and environmental sustainability into its curriculum, the school ensures that students are well-equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

Physical education is a cornerstone of the Ambience Public School experience. The campus is home to an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, 12 badminton courts, and a variety of other sports facilities that cater to over 14 disciplines, including gymnastics. All facilities are provided free of cost to students, and training is led by professional coaches, preparing students to compete at national and international levels.

The school prides itself on being an inclusive institution, offering support through special educators and counselors to meet diverse learning needs. Its Student Enrichment and Empowerment Programme addresses the emotional and social development of students, fostering resilience and empathy.

Ambience Public School provides complimentary meals for pre-primary students and operates a day-care facility for the convenience of working parents. Through Parent Involvement Programs (PIP), the school strengthens its partnership with families, creating a collaborative ecosystem for student success.

9 December 2024: International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad’s (IIITH) Language Technologies Research Centre (LTRC) celebrated the 25th year of its inception with a two-day event over the weekend that included several talks and panel discussions on the vision, mission, evolution and future of language technologies. The event highlighted the importance of academic research connected with real-life problems, the need for collaboration in technology development, and the role of language technology across regional languages for social good.

To mark the occasion LTRC launched free to download BhashaVerse language resources machine translation models. The multitask encoder-decoder model can translate from any of the 36 languages into any other including Tulu, Bodo, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Santhali etc. It helps with machine translation evaluation, error identification and automatic post editing of 10 billion sentence pairs.

The Centre also announced the development of BhashaVerse LLM decoder model for 36 Indian languages that can be used for summarisations, Q&A etc with some fine tuning. In addition to these models, LTRC released synthetically generated and curated 10 billion Bhashik datasets for Indian language to Indian language pairs; a generic dataset, one in the Education domain that works across 17 different fields in English and 5 Indian languages and one for the Health domain in English and 8 Indian languages. For the first time in Indian languages, a dataset for automatic post editing of text and machine translation evaluation has also been made available.

Established in October 1999 in response to the preeminent scientific challenge of enabling machines to read, understand and derive meaning from human languages especially in the Indian context and Indian languages, it was, perhaps, the first such research theme focused centre in the country. Today LTRC is the largest academic centre of speech and language technology in South Asia.

Initially focused on areas like Machine Translation, Semantic Parsing, and Information Extraction, the centre has expanded its research portfolio to include Speech Recognition, Text Generation, Sentiment Analysis, Dialogue Systems, and more. Over the years, LTRC has built a thriving ecosystem of researchers, students, and collaborators who have carried forward the centre’s pioneering work in various directions, many of which had their origins at LTRC itself.

The goodwill that the Centre has garnered over the years was self-evident by the active participation of several notable figures in the field of language technologies from academia and industry, as well as faculty, students, alumni and collaborators at the event.

Commenting on LTRC and its impact, Prof Vasudeva Varma, Head, LTRC said, “As the first natural language processing centre in the country we have pioneered several aspects of research and education. We have trained brilliant minds who are leading advances worldwide. Our lasting contribution in research, open datasets, tools and technologies have made huge impact. Our successful technology transfers have brought industry and academic closer. We look forward to continuing to push the boundaries and our legacy of innovation”.

A brief overview of LTRC’s trajectory

1999 – India’s pioneering NLP team, Akshar Bharati moves to IIITH
2001-2004 – Machine Translation Pipeline shaped up under Shakti (Analysis-Transfer-Generate-based) MT project and Shiva (Example-based ) MT project
2002 – NLP Association of India was founded with active participation from LTRC
– First International Conference on Natural Language Processing (ICON) was organised; in its 21st year now
– First academic offering of PhD in Computational Linguistics was introduced.
2004 – MTech in Computational Linguistics funded by MeiTy introduced
– MS by Research in CL introduced
2005-2008 – IIITH led a consortium of 12 institutes on the Sampark project (Indian language-Indian language Machine Translation)
– Only non-US institute to participate in a Multi-layer Hindi-Urdu Treebank project by the US National Science Foundation
– IREL participated in a multi-institute project called CLIA to create India’s first cross-lingual search engine (Web Khoj); the technology was later transferred to Rediff.com
– Multi-document summarization technology developed; ranked world’s best during 2006-10
– First IIITH startup, SETU was founded by Prof. Vasudeva Varma and Prasad Pingali, 1st PhD student of LTRC
– Speech database and speech recognizer technology transferred to HP Labs, India
– High quality Text to Speech developed and transferred to Nokia, China
– Reading aid for visually impaired – a screen reader in Indian languages developed under a Govt. of India initiative
2005 – MPhil in CL for Humanities students; 1 year PG Diploma in CL to train translators and language resource developers
2006 – Summer School for NLP was launched

2009-2014 – Phase 2 of SAMPARK project got underway

– Indian language Treebank multi-institute project was launched with IIITH as lead

– Basic tools and corpora for 9 Indian languages were launched

– Personalised search engine technology was developed and transferred to Nokia Labs, Finland

– LTRC Akshar Speech startup founded

– Text to Speech and Automatic Speech Recognition in Telugu was developed

2009 – First academic program exposing +2 students to Computational Linguistics launched; a dual degree program of BTech in Computer Science and MS by Research in Computational Linguistics

– Panini Linguistics Olympiad (PLO) was held in collaboration with Microsoft India, exposing high school students to computational linguistics

2014 – IIITH began hosting the PLO training camp for qualification to the International Linguistics Olympiad

2015-18 – MT/NLP research resulted in 18 SAMPARK systems

– Indian language Treebanks were developed

– IREL launched a technology suite, ‘Fake-o-Meter’ to tackle fake news; To identify hate speech and to repurpose content in social media

– Speech Technologies developed a recognition algorithm for airborne systems – used by HAL; language identification in practical environments; noise reduction algorithm for speech recognition

2019-2024– Solutions for social needs in the areas of healthcare, education and the judiciary were developed

– 80 Swayam courses were transcribed, translated and subtitled into 8 Indian languages

– Speech-to-Speech Machine Translation Project of Indian languages, HiMangY, led by IIITH was kicked off; a pipeline comprising automatic speech recognition, machine translation and text-to-text speech was created as part of the MeiTy-funded National Language Translation Mission, titled Bhashini.

– Project Angel launched to understand toxicity in social media content and to create awareness among girls on cyber bullying, sexism and body shaming

– IndicWiki project launched to create encyclopaedic content in various Indian languages

– Startup SubtlAI founded for Q&A of unstructured data

– Stutter detection platform was created for All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore

– Speech-to-Speech translation and performance measurement platform was created for broadcast speeches and talks

December 5, 2024 – Mahindra University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics and space. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, research and education in aerospace and digital technologies by leveraging strengths of both the organisations to create a future-ready talent pool.

Under this partnership, they will collaborate in curriculum development, industry training, faculty and student exchanges, and advanced research in aerospace and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML), advanced analytics and cybersecurity. The MoU will also advance internship and placement opportunities for students, facilitate joint events such as symposiums and workshops, and enable connections with international institutes for aerospace-related projects.

Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, and Mr. Remi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia signed the MoU in the presence of Anand Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University.

Anand Mahindra, Chancellor, Mahindra University added, “We are truly honoured to strengthen our partnership with Airbus India. This collaboration reflects Airbus’s recognition of the value Mahindra Group brings to the aerospace and technology sectors. We thank Airbus for their trust and look forward to building the future together.”

Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University said, “This MoU marks a transformative step for Mahindra University in aligning academia with industry needs. The association with Airbus India will enable our students with unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge advancements in aerospace and digital technologies. Together, we aim to nurture a generation of global professionals equipped to address the challenges of tomorrow.”

“Human capital is the foundation of the aerospace ecosystem Airbus is developing in the country. The collaboration with Mahindra University is part of our efforts to broadbase our engagement with academia and nurture a large talent pool that will be required to power India’s aerospace industry. Students will benefit from the coming together of Airbus expertise and Mahindra University’s excellent curriculum and faculty”, said Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.

The partnership aligns with Mahindra University’s mission to offer industry-relevant education and Airbus’s commitment to advancing aerospace innovation globally. It will provide students with opportunities to participate in real-world projects and research with insights from Airbus, while creating a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry.

December 05, 2024: Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, one of the most respected and renowned school chains in India, is looking to further expand across the country, with prime focus on Madhya Pradesh. Presently, the group operates 4 Management institutes and 60+ K-12 Schools across 6 states and 51 cities pan-India, with 55,000+ students and 3,500+ educators associated with the Group. The Management plan to facilitate opening of 10 schools in Madhya Pradesh in the next 5 years, providing education opportunities to at least 10,000-12,000 students and creating at least 1500 jobs. These schools will be in collaboration with edupreneurs at various cities. In the state, the group already has presence in higher education since 2010 with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore. Subsequently, K-12 Schools got established at Barwani and Gwalior, and the latest venture is the K-12 School in the capital city of Bhopal.

Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman, Jaipuria Group commented “We have always believed that the aim of holistic education is to provide our students with all skills necessary to live life. Holding fast into our roots, we promote international mindedness, as we recognize its importance in today’s day and age as we work with individuals shaping up to be globally responsible citizens of the 21st century. Our schools are ranked amongst India’s top 10 schools with 99% first divisioners in the last 5 years both regionally and nationally, and our students excelling in varied activities.” Schools help development of societies holistically. Students get education, families and communities get connected, there is overall uplifting of the city with a quality school. There are multiple jobs created – on average a 1000 student school will generate direct employment of 100+ individuals- it also helps development of ancillary and support services. A truly noble cause for nation building.

He continued, “My family has been active in education since 1945; we started this journey of expansions in year 2014, and have seen acclaim and impact. We started our journey with primary focus in North and Central India. After ten years, we are humbled with the way our schools have gained liking and created impact across more than 60 campuses. Even now, we foresee bulk of growth coming from Tier II and Tier III cities as the penetration of high quality schools is still low there, while the demand for growth in these cities is exponential. Our schools have been in collaboration with edupreneurs at local levels, and for them too, this would be a tremendous business opportunity rooted in legacy. Cities and towns grow around quality schools; we have already seen this pan-India. We believe that this model has allowed us to leverage our experience and expertise in education at the national level. A Jaipuria School student always gets access to most modern curriculum, and methods of teaching, state-of-the-art technology, and experiences through multitude of events and very high quality teachers, irrespective of whether he or she is in a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 city. Our level of detailing of learning outcomes for the student is indeed revolutionary in the Indian school system”.

The K-12 Schools and Management Institutes operated by Jaipuria have found success and gained trust of the country. The focus on Madhya Pradesh will provide a unique educational experience, blending modern perspectives with traditional values. Establishment of ten schools will see at least INR 200 crores investment in the State, positively enhancing the economics and well-being too.

Dr. Rajendra Malviya, Chairman of the Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Barwani outlined the school’s progressive, co-educational vision. “With support from the Jaipuria Group, the school has provided a robust educational foundation, centred on activity-based learning, holistic development, and a child-centric approach. The School features top-tier facilities, interactive digital classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, library, and a global curriculum. The school offers 40+ activities, including sports, arts, and more” said the very well-known doctor and educator. Efforts of Dr. Malviya have already resulted in transformation of Barwani in a big way.

Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the Gwalior School, the dynamic Mr. Amit Dubey said “We are delighted with focus of Jaipuria Group on Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior school functions with focus on educational expertise, and with the constant supervision of the Jaipuria Group Corporate Office from New Delhi, we have been able to provide for the foundation of building blocks for the future. Jaipuria will enhance the quality of education in the region with interventions in line with NEP 2020 and NCF, and guidance as per the CBSE Board in details. Great processes and futuristic vision sets us apart, needed in the very-competitive city of Gwalior.

With great joy, Dr. Divya Tiwari, Director of Seth M R Jaipuria School, Bhopal shared the exciting news about the opening up of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, BHOPAL! She said “The school will have its first intake of students for new Session April 2025-26 from 15th December 2024. The School plans to do many innovative and engaging activities to showcase pedagogies and vision. The process of branding, team training and others such are going on. The school is coming up in the very prime Shapur area of Bhopal. I am delighted that students of Bhopal will get access to Devabhasha, the unique Sanskrit curriculum of Jaipuria; they’ll participate in national events such as Pinnacle and Crescendo; they will get experiential learning in the true sense”.

Explaining the process of expansion, Mr. Shiv Pandey, AVP – Operations SMRJS New Delhi said “Our students get access to sports, cultural and activities to enhance their 21st century skills. Our students have done exceptionally well with college and university admissions by getting favourable seats in Delhi University, Ashoka, Jindal Law School, Calcutta University and some have even gone the Universities such as Warwick, London Met and more, and I am sure that students of Madhya Pradesh would benefit from our wealth of experience, too. Students get access to the most advanced curriculum, whilst teachers and staff get access to regular training, upskilling, certification, audit, and further handholding to make the most of their careers”.

Mr. Vijay Shukla, AVP – Business Expansion SMRJS New Delhi “Our schools in Madhya Pradesh- Bhopal, Gwalior and Barwani- embody the group’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and cultivating leadership in students. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum designed to blend academic rigor with practical skills, the institution aims to create a stimulating environment where students can develop holistically. We will make MP the heart of model of educational excellence”.

In conclusion, Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria said ““Our expansion into Bhopal signifies more than just growth—it represents our pledge to empower the youth of Madhya Pradesh with an education that prepares them for the challenges of tomorrow. We believe Jaipurians don’t merely read history, but create history, and I am sure that students of Madhya Pradesh are destined for greatness and creating history”!

Hyderabad, December 04, 2024: Synchrony, a consumer financial services company and the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the U.S successfully organised its annual Thanksgiving Town Hall in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Novotel HICC. The event brought together over 3,100 employees for a day of celebration, engagement, and connection.

The Town Hall featured a variety of exciting activities, including impactful leadership messages, a performance by the well-known celebrity singer Shilpa Rao, an energetic set by DJ Daman Sardar, and a captivating music and dance performance by Synchrony’s in-house talent.

Synchrony’s Central Regional Engagement Hub Leader, Raj Kola says, “At Synchrony, our strength lies in our people and the connections we create. Our annual Thanksgiving Town Hall is a tradition we value, and an opportunity to thank every employee for their continuous commitment and passion. Events like these inspire us to continue driving innovation and excellence, together.”

The Thanksgiving Town Hall was a lively celebration of Synchrony’s ongoing dedication to creating a vibrant and engaging work environment aligned with our theme for this year 2gether Unstoppable.

December 04, 2024: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), a JIS Group Educational Initiative, successfully hosted a two-day seminar on “Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing”. Organised under the prestigious AICTE VAANI scheme, the seminar marked a significant achievement for GNIT as one of the select institutions in Eastern India approved by AICTE to conduct regional language seminars. This milestone event was further supported by an external grant from AICTE.

The seminar attracted over 60 participants, including faculty, research scholars, and postgraduate students from reputed institutions, who engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions with eminent academicians and industry experts. The event commenced with the National Anthem, followed by an opening address by GNIT Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Swarup Kr. Mitra, and an inspiring keynote speech by Prof. Neeraj Saxena, Pro Chancellor of JIS University.

The seminar featured comprehensive presentations delivered in Bengali by distinguished speakers from premier institutions such as Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and BARC Mumbai, covering critical topics like semiconductor device miniaturization, automation, sustainability, and future trends. The thoughtful discussions illuminated cutting-edge developments in the semiconductor industry, encouraging participants to explore advanced research opportunities in this dynamic field. Coordinated by Dr. Sunipa Roy, Dean, R&D, and Dr. Kaushik Roy, the initiative highlighted GNIT’s commitment to academic excellence and its role as a catalyst in advancing sustainable technologies.

Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group Educational Initiatives, said, “At JIS Group, we believe in empowering future technologists with knowledge that not only drives innovation but also addresses the need for sustainability in emerging industries. The AICTE VAANI seminar at GNIT stands as a reflection to our commitment to bridging academic brilliance with societal impact, fostering a culture of learning in regional languages to make advanced concepts accessible to all.”

4th December 2024: Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury, Founder and Managing Director of Techno India Group, and Chancellor of Sister Nivedita University has been conferred with the prestigious title of Honorary Academician of 2024 by the renowned Albertina Academy of Fine Arts of Turin, Italy. The event, held in Kolkata today, marks a proud moment as Mr. Roychowdhury is the first Indian to receive this prestigious European honour, awarded by one of Italy’s premier state institutions under the Ministry of University and Research (MIUR).

Chief Guest H.E. Riccardo Dalla Costa, Hon’ble Consul General of Italy in Kolkata, visiting dignitaries from the Albertina Academy and other distinguished guests were present to honour Mr. Roychowdhury’s significant contributions to the cause of education and patronisation of the Arts for 40 years.

Congratulating the Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Sister Nivedita University said, “This is a moment of immense pride not only for Sister Nivedita University but the entire nation. Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury’s recognition as the Honorary Academician of 2024 by the esteemed Albertina Academy of Fine Arts is a testament to his visionary leadership and unparalleled contributions to education and the society. His achievement inspires us all to strive for excellence and reinforces India’s growing presence on the global academic arena.”

Accepting the award, Mr. Satyam Roychowdhury, Founder and Managing Director of Techno India Group and Chancellor of Sister Nivedita University said, “I am deeply humbled to receive this recognition from this historic institution. This honour is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the power of education in transforming lives and encouraging global connections. I dedicate this honour to the entire community of our institution for their unwavering support and inspiration. This honour reinforces my belief in the limitless potential of Indian academia and the reservoir of our Arts on the world stage.”

MUMBAI, DECEMBER 03, 2024: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) , a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, announced the winners of TCS InQuizitive 2024, its flagship interschool quiz competition. Aditya KB from Vijayagiri Public School from Thrissur, Kerala took home the National Championship title for the second year in a row. Divyajyoti Senapati from DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, Odisha secured the first runner-up position, while Aryan Ghosh, from A.M.M School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, emerged as the second runner-up.

TCS InQuizitive 2024 drew over 10,000 participants from more than 700 schools across India, engaging young minds from classes 8 to 12. The quiz aimed to foster intellectual curiosity and promote awareness in fields such as information technology, science, sports, engineering, and art. The national finals of the competition, hosted by Quizmaster Pickbrain aka Giri Balasubramaniam, concluded with an engaging contest among the top eight finalists, all aiming for the National Champion title.

Samir Seksaria, Chief Financial Officer, TCS, said, “I am amazed by the talent showcased at TCS InQuizitive this year. These young minds from classes 8–12 displayed extraordinary depth of knowledge, confidence, and curiosity, inspiring us all to keep learning and adapting. Their quick thinking and grasp of complex topics are truly motivating. It gives us a glimpse into the brilliant future ahead and the incredible talent present in India. Congratulations to all the winners and participants.”

In 2024, TCS InQuizitive elevated its impact by hosting in-person events across 12 cities: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Kochi. bringing the excitement and energy of live quizzing back to participants and audiences alike.

The national champion and runners-up were awarded trophies in recognition of their exemplary performances. The top eight finalists, including the winners, also received gift vouchers. This initiative exemplifies TCS’ dedication to nurturing young talent and empowering the next generation by fostering intellectual curiosity and providing a platform to showcase knowledge and creativity. Through InQuizitive, TCS continues to inspire students to explore and develop their potential. Over the years, TCS InQuizitive has become a national benchmark in the inter-school quizzing circuit, recognized for its depth of research, intense competition, and broad participation. The quiz has garnered immense support from students, educators, parents, and institutions, becoming a key event in school calendars across the country.

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 56 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.

A part of the Tata group, India’s largest multinational business group, TCS has over 612,700 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS’ proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index

3rd December 2024: Crack Academy hosted an inspiring awards ceremony at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jawalamukhi, on 30 November 2024, recognizing the exceptional performance of students from the Jawalamukhi constituency, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur, who emerged as top performers in the scholarship test, held under its CSR initiative “Mere Sheher ke 100 Ratan”. The academy offered scholarships and free courses collectively valued at INR1.25 crore (INR50,000 per student) to 250 students, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young minds through education. Shri Sanjay Rattan, MLA of Jawalamukhi, graced the event as the Chief Guest, alongside school principals and other dignitaries.

The scholarship program saw remarkable participation, with over 10,800 students from 59+ schools and colleges across the three constituencies taking part. The venue was abuzz with excitement and pride as students, their parents, and educators gathered to witness this remarkable celebration of talent.

Neeraj Kansal, CEO and Founder of Crack Academy, said, “At Crack Academy, our CSR initiative is committed to nurturing and empowering the academic potential of deserving young minds. We are honored to offer these scholarships and celebrate the potential of students across Jawalamukhi, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur. Through our initiative, we aim to nurture their aspirations and ensure they have access to the resources needed to compete at a national level.”

He further praised the students’ achievements, particularly the exceptional performance of younger students, and emphasized the importance of parental support. He reinforced his commitment to education by gifting two computers and two printers to the school and announced permissions to conduct state and national-level tests across Himachal Pradesh and India, furthering Crack Academy’s mission to transform educational opportunities in the region.

Shri Sanjay Rattan, MLA of Jawalamukhi, spoke passionately about ongoing development in schools within the region, reaffirming his commitment to providing necessary facilities for better education. He praised Crack Academy’s initiative, stating, “Such efforts bridge the gap in access to quality education and open new doors of opportunity for students in rural areas. The event showcased how collaboration among educational institutions and organizations can create transformative opportunities for grassroots education.”
In addition, he announced a ₹25,000 donation to schools and promised additional financial assistance to improve infrastructure and opportunities for students.

Principals from various schools also expressed their gratitude for the initiative. Panita Sood, Principal, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jawalamukhi, said, “We are truly grateful to Crack Academy for giving our students this amazing opportunity. Such scholarships not only recognize their talent but also motivate them to dream bigger and work harder for their goals.” Principals were also honored by Crack Academy during the ceremony for their relentless dedication to nurturing young talent and supporting students’ academic growth.

Among the scholarship recipients, students like Sujal Rana, Anshita Thakur, and Sejal expressed their happiness and gratitude for the opportunities provided. Sujal shared, “This scholarship is a big step forward for my education and dreams. I’m incredibly grateful to Crack Academy for believing in me and giving me the chance to pursue my dreams.”

The event concluded with a renewed sense of hope and aspiration as Crack Academy’s CSR initiative, Mere Sheher ke 100 Ratan, continues to empower students and foster equitable educational opportunities across tier-3 and tier-4 cities.