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India and Australia sign a framework for mutual qualification recognition

In order to facilitate the movement of professionals and students between India and Australia, the two nations inked a framework agreement for the mutual recognition of qualifications. The agreement was signed on Thursday during a meeting in Delhi between Australia’s Jason Clare and India’s Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of education. The agreement is a result of the prime ministers of both nations’ commitment to form a joint task force for mutual recognition of qualifications at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit, which was held on March 21, 2022. According to Pradhan, Australia and India are working together to raise the importance of the knowledge pillar in their bilateral relations. According to Clare, the Australian government will provide $1.89 million to conduct an agriculture-related skill development programme in India, a crucial sector for the nation. He continued by saying that Australia is making it a high priority to expedite the issuance of education visas to Indian students. Both ministers emphasised to the audience that this collaboration is a two-way street allowing students from both nations to immigrate and pursue the courses of their choice. When asked how many Australian students are interested in attending an Indian university, Clare responded, “The number of Australian students showing interest to study in India is very small and it’s not big enough… One of the things we spoke about this morning in our meeting is what steps can we take to encourage more Australians to come and study here.” The Australian government sent five students to Odisha’s Centurion University in January to enrol in a textile course there.

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PVR Inox anticipates double-digit growth in FY24 and plans to add 200 screens annually

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With the merger of rival Inox Leisure, leading multiplex operator PVR is focusing on “getting economies of scale” and anticipates a double-digit increase in its top line in FY24, according to managing director Ajay Bijli. According to him, PVR is attempting to find ways to save costs while increasing revenue from ticket sales, food and beverage sales, advertising, and operating expenses. He also mentioned that the merged entity has ambitions to add 200 screens annually and take advantage of smaller markets. “If you look property by property, in certain places there are disparities in the ticket price. There are opportunities for improving programming, and scheduling the peak-hour ticket pricing,” Bijli told PTI. Also, he added, some of the properties will need to be upgraded. “We both are operating in the same environment and look at the demographics in a similar way. But whatever tweaking needs to be done for both brands to give a consistent experience, we are working on it,” Bijli added. When asked about the top-line growth of the merged company in FY24, Bijli expected double-digit growth. “In calendar year 2019 which was normal year of operations pre-pandemic, PVR and Inox recorded a combined turnover of about Rs 5,600 crore. We are adding about 200 screens every year with a capex of about Rs 700-750 crore,” he stated. PVR and Inox Leisure have merged as of February 6, 2023. “We felt that coming together would make the balance sheet stronger and this business is all about scale… I truly believed that if we have not come together, there would have been a problem in growth, and we will grow together,” he said. Inox, which previously solely served vegetarian meals, will now offer non-vegetarian options after the merger, which may increase the ATP (Average Ticket Price). “Advertising is another area, where the minutes on the screen, which we were charging can be taken up,” he said. Bijli says that he is more interested in the revenue from the movie than the ticket price multiplied by the number of people attending. Getting more people inside is more important to us than looking at ticket prices, he said. Bijli stated that the joint entity PVR Inox would employ 23,000 people and operate in 113 cities in relation to the cost of operation. After the merger, Inox Leisure would no longer exist, and Bijli would serve as managing director of the combined company, PVR Inox. On Wednesday, PVR announced the opening of an 11-screen “superplex” in Lucknow at Lulu Mall, the largest shopping mall in the city, following the merger with Inox. There will be seven auditoriums with last-row recliners in addition to the multi-sensory 4DX format, premium large screen format P[XL], two auditoriums of PVR’s luxury format, LUXE, and all other formats. After this, PVR’s presence in Uttar Pradesh, where it has 158 screens across 32 locations, strengthens the combined entity’s presence in the region, where it has 438 screens across 100 properties. The merged company has opened 143 screens across 26 locations in 21 cities in the current fiscal year.

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Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance to foray into genetic mapping with Rs-12,000 kit

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Mukesh Ambani is aiming to advance the field of genetic mapping, which may be helpful in determining a person’s predisposition for certain illnesses and diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiac risks, etc. The comprehensive Rs 12,000 genome sequencing test, developed by Strand Life Sciences, would be made available by Reliance Industries. According to Strand CEO Ramesh Hariharan, the genome test, which costs $145, is around 86% less expensive than comparable local options. It will be the least expensive genomic profile in the world, he said. He predicts that adoption will be sparked by the low price. Strand will use the most recent findings in science, according to Hariharan, while evaluating the test results. The testing will enable the building of a database of biological information that could help in the development of drugs. Businesses like the US-based 23andMe offer ancestry reports for $99, while the company’s health plus ancestry reports cost $199. Indian companies like MapmyGenome and Medgenome charge over $1,000 for full genome sequencing for health red flags. Chinese companies who give the results for less money do not include all of the tests, though. In the upcoming weeks, Reliance intends to actively promote the test on the MyJio app. Finding one’s heritage or traits like athleticism, hair texture, or a propensity to gain weight are very popular among consumers in the US. The focus of the longer-term business plan is on preventive healthcare. Genetic test regulations have not yet been set up in India.

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Australian Minister of Education begins visit to India to increase collaboration

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Jason Clare, the Australian minister of education, arrived in Delhi on Tuesday for a four-day official visit to develop institutional partnerships and advance bilateral collaborations. According to a release from the Union ministry of education, during his tour, Jason will attend with his Indian counterpart Dharmendra Pradhan in a student engagement programme and a number of meetings to advance bilateral ties between India and Australia in the field of education. Jason was invited by Pradhan while he was in Australia in August of last year. Jason and Pradhan will sign the mechanism for the mutual recognition of qualifications, which “locks in the rules for mutual recognition to access education in both our countries,” according to a statement from Jason’s office. According to the statement, “This will be the broadest and most favourable recognition agreement India has signed with another country and will enhance student mobility between both countries.” The initiative between Gujarat International Financial Tec-City (GIFT City) and the University of Wollongong in Australia is described as “a good example of a partnership which builds skills and capacity to tackle future challenges,” the statement mentioned. It’s expected that the university will establish a campus in GIFT city. The establishment of foreign university campuses in Gandhinagar’s GIFT City, free from local regulations, was announced by the government last year in an effort to increase the supply of skilled manpower for the financial services industry. Pradhan invited Australian universities and skilling institutions to explore the possibilities of opening campuses in India and potential areas of collaboration with their Indian counterparts while he was visiting Australia. “The visit provides an important opportunity for Australian universities to showcase new partnerships and plans which they can deliver in India, including opportunities for joint degrees and campuses,” the statement added

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Thales, a multinational French company, to hire 550 employees in India & 12,000 globally

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As part of a global hiring strategy to bring on more than 12,000 new employees, French multinational Thales announced on Monday that it will hire more than 500 people in India for its engineering centres in Bengaluru and Noida. “In 2023, Thales plans to hire more than 12,000 new employees to support its strong growth trajectory in its three core markets: Aerospace, Defence and Security, and Digital Identity and Security. The Group will be hiring all over the world and expects to take on 5,500 new employees in France, 550 in India, 1,050 in the UK, 600 in Australia, and 540 in the US,” a statement issued here read. With 11,500 new jobs, or 50% more than in 2021, the plan experienced a “record level of recruitment” in 2022, according to the statement. The firm added, “And, the success was in creating jobs during the Covid-19, particularly by continuing hiring for the engineering centres in Bengaluru and Noida.” The company is hiring workers on fixed-term or permanent contracts for its locations in Bengaluru and Noida, as well as offering many chances for internal mobility within Thales in India and around the world. The company added: “At these sites, Thales is mainly seeking hardware engineers, software engineers, systems architects, experts in digital technologies and project managers, offering them the opportunity to help to build a safer, greener, more inclusive world.” The company noted that it has been working to enhance the gender balance in its workforce and that in 2022, women made up 22% of the Group’s India workforce and 25% of new hires in India-. Thales also places a strong emphasis on developing young talent through internships. For instance, 80 students have already signed up for internships in India this month. These chances may serve as crucial stepping stones for these young individuals to secure long-term employment: Over 80% of students participating in work study and internship programmes are hired each year for engineering positions on fixed or indefinite term contracts, according to the statement. By utilising the skills of 35,000 R&D professionals and a portfolio of 20,000 patents in specialised domains including quantum technologies, AI, lasers, cybersecurity, and more, Thales stated that it was inventing the future in 68 different nations. Thales was included in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovator 2023, a global standard for innovation, for the 10th year as one of the top 100 businesses in the world. Thales provides a plethora of long-term and highly diverse career options due to its broad range of operations and an industrial and academic footprint covering 68 countries. Thales recently (February 22) increased its footprint in India by building its first Design Center, an addition to Thales’ Engineering Competence Center in Noida and a centre for innovation, research, and development in the nation.

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Research found that laser treatment could aid in the prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer

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Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, jointly known as keratinocyte carcinoma and the most prevalent types of cancer diagnosed in the United States, are likely to be preventable with simple laser skin treatments, according to new research. The work was undertaken by a team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham. It provides an approach to safeguarding people’s skin health that is simple to execute and was published in Dermatologic Surgery. In contrast to ablative fractional lasers, which remove the top layer of skin after treatment, nonablative fractional lasers (NAFL) deliver heat in a fractional manner, leaving the skin completely intact after treatment. They are currently used to treat scars, age spots, sun-damaged skin, and other conditions; however, it is unknown whether or not they are effective at preventing skin damage. The Mass General Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic Center’s Mathew Avram, MD, JD, and his team looked at patients who had previously undergone successful treatment for facial keratinocyte carcinoma as a way to learn more. After 3 years, these patients have a 35% chance of developing a second keratinocyte carcinoma, and in 5 years, they have a 50% chance. In the study, 52 patients served as controls and did not get NAFL therapy, whereas 43 patients received this treatment. Over an average follow-up of more than 6 years, the rate of subsequent facial keratinocyte carcinoma development was 20.9% in patients treated with NAFL and 40.4% in controls, showing that patients receiving NAFL had about a 50% lower risk. Control patients had a 2.65-times higher risk of developing a new facial keratinocyte carcinoma than NAFL-treated patients, even after accounting for age, gender, and skin type. Moreover, in patients treated with NAFL compared to untreated patients, the time to development of a face keratinocyte carcinoma was noticeably longer. According to Avram, “These findings suggest that NAFL treatment may have an important role in protecting against subsequent keratinocyte carcinomas.” While the exact mechanism underlying NAFL’s protective action is unknown, it is hypothesised that the drug reduces the overall number of photodamaged keratinocytes while also possibly promoting a wound healing response, which favours healthy skin cells. Avram pointed out that more research is necessary to more thoroughly evaluate NAFL’s contribution to the prevention of skin cancer, to show how long its preventive effects last, and to establish the ideal treatment parameters. According to this research, patients are advised to undergo nonablative laser treatments if they are at risk or detect anomalies in order to help avoid skin cancer. Also, it’s crucial to take the right precautions to lower your chance of developing skin cancer, such as wearing sunscreen every day, wearing helmets and other sun-protective gear, and performing self-skin examinations.

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Govt. plans to approve two new microchip factories this year

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the minister of state for electronics and IT, stated that the government expects approving up to two applications this year to begin building electronic chip manufacturing facilities in the country. According to the minister, the current slowdown in the electronic chip industry won’t have any effect on India’s semiconductor programme because it is cyclical in nature and was designed with a long-term view. “The year 2023 will be an important milestone. We will cross Rs 1 lakh crore in mobile phone exports this year. We will be certainly announcing one to two fabs in India to be commencing construction,” Chandrasekhar stated. Five companies have submitted plans to the government for the establishment of production facilities for electronic chips and displays with investments totalling Rs. 1.53 lakh crore. Vedanta Foxconn JV, IGSS Ventures, and ISMC seek to establish electronic chip manufacturing plants with a USD 13.6 billion investment under the Rs 76,000 crore Semicon India Plan. They have sought USD 5.6 billion in support from the Center.

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu

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New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 #ELSAChennai #ELSATamilNadu Theme: “Vision 2030: Expanding Boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability” ArdorComm Media Group, a growing media organisation in India, invites you to join the “New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023”, at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 28th April 2023. ‘Chennai’ is the host city for our flagship event ‘New Normal- Education Leadership Summit & Awards’. Madras now ‘Chennai’ is among the largest metropolitan economies of India. It is citing its amalgam of both modern and traditional values, and is also one of the best cosmopolitan cities of the world. Chennai is also one of the most-visited Indian cities by foreigners. It attracts a huge number of domestic & foreign health tourists, as is also referred to as ‘India’s health capital’. It hosts more than one-third of India’s automobile industry, and is a major film production center, home to the Tamil film industry (Kollywood). The literacy rate in ‘Tamil Nadu’ has seen an increasing trend with 80.09 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 86.77 percent while female literacy is at 73.44 percent. Cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore & Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) represents India’s topmost educational institutes, industries, and career destinations. Hence, Tamil Nadu is considered to be one of the most literate states in India. Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamils allures with its art, literature, history, music and culture. Temples of this state flaunt an unbeatable architectural style, hence, it is often referred to as ‘The Land of Temples’, with old famous cities like Madurai, Kancheepuram, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari showcasing mesmerising architecture of temples. Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor and several other cities of Tamil Nadu attract offbeat travelers and nature-lovers. Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Vellore, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli and Erode are the smartest cities in Tamil Nadu and has tremendous potential for job creation. Industrial development & academic infrastructure attracts workforce & students from across the nation. This Knowledge forum invites policy makers, representation from government, dignitaries from education, skill, labor & employment departments; academicians and educators from preschool, school, higher, technical, and skill education; industry experts from edtech and startups. All will unite under one roof to share their experiences, ideas, and innovations that have facilitated the growth of the education community and how the future of education is shaping in this technologically evolving scenario. The prestigious ‘ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023’ seeks to recognise individuals, educational institutions, EdTech, and startups who have worked diligently and selflessly for the development of the education community. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS Blended Education, Hybrid Class & Flipped Learning: Future of School Education in India. The ‘New-Age’ Teaching Mechanism & Upskilling: Empowering 21st Century Learners. Enabling Innovation in Admission, Enrolment, Examination & Assessment: A Sustainable Approach in HE. Digital First: The Future Readiness with Robust and Flexible Digital Infrastructure. Decoding NEP: Shaping India into a Global Knowledge Superpower PARTICIPATION FROM Government Dignitaries Academicians Educators Corporate EdTech Startups HRs KEY HIGHLIGHTS DAY 0 SESSIONS 0 + SPEAKERS 0 + SCHOOLS 0 + GOVERNMENT DIGNITARIES 0 + HIGHER EDUCATION 0 + EDTECH STARTUPS 0 + CORPORATE 0 + OUR SPEAKERS Our Partners Presenting Partner Platinum Partner Gold Partner Silver Partner EdTech Partner Acoustic Partner Admission Automation Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Associate Partner Exhibitor Exhibitor Exhibitor Exhibitor COMMUNITY PARTNERS EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESS HUMAN RESOURCE GOVERNANCE MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT & ART ARDORCOMM EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023 Indian Educators, Academicians, Institutions, EdTech companies & Startups have set an incredible example of excellence in front of the whole world during this unprecedented times, by adapting changes, transforming, re-skilling & re-inventing, ArdorComm Media, a growing media company in India has announced New Normal event as ‘EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023’ to recognize & felicitate the exemplary contributions and innovative initiatives taken by the Preschools, Schools, Higher educational institutions, Corporate and EdTech Startups associated with the education sector. ArdorComm Media would like to honor the Trend setters, Innovators, Education Leaders, Institutions and Organizations that have been providing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the education sector; despite the tough times we faced since last one and a half year. Ardorcomm Media Awards 2023 aims to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and EdTech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award will bring recognition and visibility for an institution/ organization across the sector. This summit will bring together the top notch industry leaders and key decision makers from the education sector, to enrich the community by sharing their insights and knowledge with the stakeholders, which will eventually bring a paradigm shift in the education sphere within various parts of the country. Award Nominations & Selection Process – Terms & Conditions: Filling the e-nomination form is must. The nominee’s bio/ profile used for attachment should briefly state a concise statement about the eligibility nominee deserves an award. Attached profile should not be more than 2 pages. There is a nominal award nomination fee ranging INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 (excluding taxes) for different categories. (See the details in Award Nomination page section). The nomination fee is refundable incase not selected for the Awards (excluding applicable taxes & processing fee, i.e. INR 1000 only). Kindly make sure that you keep your updated profile & payment transaction details ready before proceeding with filling the nomination form. Read the e-nomination form carefully & fill the correct and relevant information. Post submission of the award nomination form, the assessment & evaluation process will be conducted by the selection committee & the jury members. Eligibility is based on the evaluation of the nominee’s overall portfolio and work that have transformed the education sector and the society at large. Selection committee & the jury will do necessary ref checks of the submitted nomination form and also re-authenticate the details present on the website & social media posts. The assessment process is reliable & authentic. Once the assessment process is complete, the winners will receive a confirmation mail & Award Ceremony Invite mail on the shared email id as filled in the nomination form.

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Disney Star acquires the broadcasting rights for LLC Masters

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The LLC Masters broadcast rights have been acquired by Disney Star, according to a statement from Legends League Cricket. The Star Sports Network will broadcast the LLC Masters LIVE. The league will return for Season 3 in Qatar starting on March 10, 2023, with matches taking place in Doha, Qatar, giving the cricket fans the chance to travel back in time and relive the nostalgia of seeing some of the game’s all-time greats hit the field. This season, there will be three teams competing in the LLC Masters: World Giants, Asia Lions, and India Maharajas. Strong viewership was experienced by the second season, which was shown on the Star Sports Network and was a major success. According to BARC data, the average TV rating and viewership for Legends League matches were 7 to 10 times higher than those for any other international T20 league (other than IPL). Over the course of 20 days, the league, which was played in six Indian cities, attracted players from more than 12 different nations. The League’s fan base has grown significantly, and the second season’s games saw record crowds in the stadiums. “We started on a faith and I am happy to state that we have delivered on our promise to offer the best experience to cricketing fans, a wonderful opportunity for cricketers and all the stakeholders involved stated Raman Raheja, CEO and co-founder of Legends League Cricket. “We have time and again brought back the best cricketing moments for our fans, through veteran Cricketers. Who better than Disney Star to offer this experience to the fans during the third season. We welcome them on board and look forward to offering World Class cricket series in Qatar,” he added. “We are elated to collaborate with Legends League Cricket once again. We constantly look for opportunities to provide the best-in-quality experiences to cricket fans. Legends League Cricket has offered a unique opportunity to both senior cricketers as well as fans and we are happy to be part of this Legend’s event,” said a Disney Star Spokesperson while speaking about acquiring the Legends League Cricket Rights.

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Musk fired an additional 10% of Twitter’s staff in the most recent wave of layoffs

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According to a report published by the New York Times on Sunday, Twitter recently let go of at least 200 workers, or around 10% of its workforce. Product managers, data scientists, machine learning and site reliability engineers, who were in charge of making sure Twitter’s various features ran without a hitch, were the individuals impacted on Saturday night. The NYT report cited sources with knowledge of the situation. Elon Musk reportedly fired dozens of sales and engineering staff last week despite telling them there wouldn’t be any further layoffs. One employee reportedly revealed that Musk had given the group a one-week deadline to enhance Twitter’s ad targeting system, according to sources. Many others, however, believed this to be impractical because it takes more time and resources to improve such a system. According to some sources, Musk’s lack of expertise in targeted advertising may have contributed to the layoffs. Musk revealed in January 2023 that there were roughly 2,300 people working on the company at the time. Around 200 employees were impacted by the most recent round of job cuts at Twitter, which included another round of layoffs. Musk cited a sharp decline in revenue as a result of advertisers reducing their expenditures, in part owing to worries about content moderation. Twitter has begun paying select content creators a portion of the revenue from advertisements in an effort to make up for a drop-in revenue. The Information reports that on Saturday, the social media site let go of dozens of employees.

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