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ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 held at Kolkata, West Bengal on 23rd February 2023 #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal

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ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) hosted the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Kolkata, West Bengal on 23rd February 2023. ELSA Kolkata was the fifth successful event of the NEW NORMAL – ELSA series. The Summit’s theme focused on “Re-defining Education & 21st Century Skills in New-Normal”. The symposium brought together Pre-school, School & Higher Education Leaders, Innovators, Policymakers and Edtech Experts, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the education sector in the post-pandemic world. The Knowledge forum witnessed who’s who from government, pre-schools, schools, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools, skill institutions, and experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in school, higher, skill and technical education. The event celebrated the success stories of all educators who have been continuously working for the betterment of the current teaching-learning scenario. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, “The new normal has forced us to re-think education and prioritize the development of 21st-century skills. Digital literacy, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and innovation are all essential skills that students need to succeed in the rapidly changing world. By teaching these skills, we can prepare students for the challenges of the future and ensure that they are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in the 21st century. It is essential that we embrace this shift and focus on developing these skills to build a better future for our students and society as a whole.” The Presenting Partner of the event was LinkedIn, Powered by Partner was Collegedunia, Gold Partner              of the summit was KALOREX, Silver Partner was ERP LOGIC | SAP Partner. The Acoustics Partner    of the event was KNAUF CEILING Solutions, Banking Partner was IDFC FIRST Bank, Admission Automation Partner was ExtraaEdge, Credential Partner was Truscholar, Digital Assessment Partner was Offee, Communication Partner was Superbot. The School partner of the summit was Birla Open Mind. The Associate Partners of the event were Q&I, DigitalEd, Opendoor & Hiremee. The Eminent Speakers who inaugurated session were, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD and CEO, Kalorex Group, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Dr. Amitava Datta, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal; Arti Dwivedi, Account Director & Regional Head – Academic & Government, LinkedIn; Dr. Naveen Das, Vice Chancellor (Officiating) & Pro Vice-Chancellor, Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal; Prof. (Dr.) Parthasarathi Chakraborthy, Group CEO, MCKV Group (MCKV Institute of Engineering and other units), Howrah, West Bengal Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff launched her Book, “Success Mantras and Musings – Edupreneur Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff” and spoke about it in a Fireside chat with Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at ‘ArdorComm NEW NORMAL- Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’. The Eminent Panel Speakers representing the schools, higher education and industry were, Anantha Krishnan B, CEO- Operations, Kalorex Group, Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed, Chairman & Founder Principal, Springdale Senior Secondary School, Jorhat, Assam; Amitava Datta, Founder, Marias Day School, Howrah, West Bengal; Arup Mukhopadhyay, Director, Unacco Group of School, Imphal, Manipur; Amit Bhajla, Founder and Chairman, Taurian World School, Ranchi, Jharkhand; Akash Gautam, Academic Head, Q&I and Thomson Digital; Dr. Naveen Das, Vice Chancellor (Officiating) & Pro Vice-Chancellor, Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal; Prof. (Dr.) Parthasarathi Chakraborthy, Group CEO, MCKV Group (MCKV Institute of Engineering and other units), Howrah, West Bengal; Meghdut Roy Chowdhury,  Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer, Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal; Prof. Supriya Pattanayak, Vice Chancellor, Centurion University of Technolgy and Management, Bhubneshwar, Odisha; Maj Gen VS Ranade, Director, Kolkata, West Bengal; Arti Dwivedi, Account Director & Regional Head – Academic & Government, LinkedIn; Dr. Mohuya Das, Principal, Greater Kolkata College of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, West Bengal; Prof. B. Ghosh, Vice Chancellor, The Neotia University, Kolkata, West Bengal; Govind Narayan Singh, Secretary, Deo Mangal Memorial Trust, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Rohtas, Bihar; Viswajeet Biswal, Zonal Head, Collegedunia; Pravesh Dudani, MD, Madhvi Foundation; Col. Soumyabrata Chakraborty, Registrar, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani; Prof.(Dr.) Raman Kumar Jha, Former Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Ranchi; Prof.(Dr.) Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director, Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata; Dr. G V Subramanian, Director, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Kolkata, West Bengal; Rajesh Surana, CEO, Magnus Global School, Burdwan, West Bengal; Sutapa Nandi, Director, Olivia Enlightened English School, Siliguri, West Bengal; Gaurav Dadhich, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, Birla Open Minds, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The industry presentations were given by Vikas Mehrotra, Territory Manager- East, Bangladesh & Bhutan, Knauf Ceiling Solutions; Arti Dwivedi, Account Director & Regional Head – Academic & Government, LinkedIn; Phillip Samuel Babu.S, Head Higher Education Skilling India & Subcontinent, SAP India; Abhishek Ballabh, Co-Founder, ExtraaEdge; CA Mayur Zanwar, Co-Founder, TruScholar; Subha Mahata, Associate Director – Institution Sales | HireMee. The Prestigious ArdorComm Education Leadership Awards 2023 aimed to acknowledge those Individuals, Educational Institutions, EdTech & Startups who have been tirelessly and fiercely working for the betterment of the Education Community. Key Discussion Points of ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal :-    How can exposure to New Age Technologies help in fostering Experiential Learning Pedagogy? Research-based Learning, Skill Development and Multidisciplinary Approach: A Robust eco-system in HEIs How can ICT & Upskilling play a key role in Holistic Development for Learners? Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide Through Mobilizing Technology Key Highlights of ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSAKolkata #ELSAWestBengal :-    Day:1 Sessions: 5+ Speakers: 50+ Schools: 75+ Government Dignitaries: 10+ Higher Education: 100+ Edtech Startups: 25+ Corporate: 25+ ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023, Kolkata, West Bengal was an important knowledge-sharing platform of the education community that cared deeply about imparting education and making teaching-learning process smoother and accessible to all. It highlighted a glimpse of the pre-school, school & higher education fraternity comprising India’s top educators, innovators, and dignitaries who came together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers

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Alibaba laid off 19,000 employees to improve cost efficiency

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Alibaba Group Holding reduced its workforce by about 19,000 employees in response to the global economic downturn. Cost effectiveness is given priority in the decision. Alibaba made intentions to take a more cautious approach to spending and cut costs where they don’t have a long-term benefit in May. This change, which is in line with Beijing’s policies, marks a substantial departure from the company’s prior strategy of swiftly expanding into new markets. According to reports, the company’s expansion has been hampered by the state of the global economy, China’s rigorous Covid Zero strategy, lockdowns that limited consumer spending, and other factors. According to a Bloomberg report, the Hangzhou-based online retailer laid off more than 4,000 employees in the last quarter of the year, as shown in its earnings report that was made public on Thursday. When the company first saw a drop in revenue during the summer, the most significant job layoffs took place. Alibaba is still one of the largest private employers in China, despite having reduced its workforce to 239,740 employees, according to its latest report. The company announced earnings and profits that were higher than average analyst expectations, which led to a surge in the stock price. Alibaba, however, increased the number of job layoffs it made in December compared to September, indicating that it is still adjusting to a slower economy despite early signs of recovery.

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DU confers 910 PhD degrees and over 1.5 lakh degrees to UG, PG students at its 99th convocation

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The 99th convocation of Delhi University took place today, February 25, 2023. DU awarded 1,57,290 undergraduate and postgraduate students with degrees this year. During the DU convocation 2023, 910 PhD degrees were also awarded. Today at 11 a.m., DU held its 99th annual convocation. The chief guest during the convocation was President Droupadi Murmu. Dharmendra Pradhan, the union minister for education, attended as the guest of honor. The university’s record for PhD degrees has been surpassed by the DU Convocation 2023. According to a DU official, this year will see the awarding of 910 Doctorate degrees, which is the most PhDs that have ever been awarded at any university in the nation. “About 910 students will be awarded PhD degrees. The figure is the highest in the history of the university. In fact, it is the highest number of PhD degrees awarded by any university in the country so far,” an official told PTI. 99th Annual Convocation (February 25, 2023) pic.twitter.com/VZ6Cqq0uN9 — University of Delhi (@UnivofDelhi) February 25, 2023 There are 398 male and 512 female Ph.D. scholars in total. Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh of Delhi University presided over the convocation this year. The multipurpose hall of the sports complex was the venue for the event. According to a statement released by DU, 170 students will receive medals or prizes at the ceremony. On this occasion, 1,57,290 undergraduate and graduate students will get digital degrees. 47 Doctorate of Medicine /Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) students will receive degrees in the medical field. In terms of the overall number of digital degrees awarded, 45.3% of students were male and 54.7% were female.

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Government of Odisha plans on investing Rs 1,062 crore on health infrastructure

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The state government has allocated Rs 1,062 crore for the development of the healthcare infrastructure. In addition to upgrading primary and community health services, the approved works also included new construction at district headquarters hospitals (DHH) and sub-divisional hospitals. The letter sent to all chief district medical and public health officers stated, “The health and family welfare department has approved action plan for construction of new buildings and maintenance and repair of existing health institutions for 2022-23 to the tune of Rs 1,062 crore for 863 number of works under the state sector of scheme — Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Mission.” Nine district headquarters hospitals would receive additional construction at a cost of around Rs 26.7 crore, according to the action plan. Similar to this, the department has set aside Rs 240 crore to construct sub-divisional hospitals (SDH) in accordance with Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS). Six community health centres (CHCs) have been designated by the government as SDHs. The government would invest Rs 5,964 crore to develop new CHC buildings in accordance with IPHS norms, and Rs 355 crore to create primary health centres (PHC) and staff quarters. PHC and CHC maintenance and repair will cost around Rs 46 crore, according to official sources. The government will spend Rs 580 crore on the development of Ayush hospitals. The health secretary has directed all CDMPHOs to confirm the budgetary allocations from other sources for the same work or project, such as the National Health Mission Implementation Plan, PMAyushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, Ama Hospital, District Mineral Funds, and Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation, and to make sure there isn’t any duplication of funding sources. Additionally, the officers have been instructed to inform higher authorities of any site, land, or other obstructions to the execution of projects or works.

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Madhya Pradesh Govt to present paperless ‘e-Budget’ on March 1

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On March 1, the Madhya Pradesh government will introduce an electronic budget for the first time in the state assembly. MLAs will receive tabs to read the proposals and department schemes rather than hard copies of the budget. The copies of the 2019 budget were given to MLAs along with pen drives. The state budget’s planning is almost finished, and authorities are working to give it its final form. Authorities stated that in addition to the departmental budget books being published, the e-budget will also be presented in the House for regular reference throughout the year. While the state budget for the previous year was over Rs 2.79 lakh crore, this year’s budget is anticipated to be in the range of Rs 3 lakh crore. Officials expected a ten percent increase. There would be announcements regarding farmers and women in the budget because it is an election year. The state government would also be concentrating on capital expenditures along the lines of the Union budget. At an expert presentation on the Union Budget 2023–24 for the state budget on February 6, the CM had stated that more than Rs 48,000 crore would be spent on infrastructure development. In the previous budget, a total of about Rs 44,000 crore was allocated to this category. Similarly, on February 3, the government had introduced the Ladli Bahna Yojana. A total of Rs 12,000 crore will be spent annually and Rs 60,000 crore in 5 years under the scheme. The budget would include funding for the programme because it would be a significant new programme this year. Announcements for farmers will be made in the budget, and it is expected that the state government will grant interest-free loans to provide relief. Fisheries have been given importance by the Indian government, and the state budget is likely to take this in mind as it details its proposals to the House.

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CBSE issues a warning against fake Class 10, and 12 sample papers

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The fake sample papers for classes 10 and 12 that are being circulated online have been brought to the attention of students, teachers, and other stakeholders, according to a notice released today by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). According to the CBSE, “certain unscrupulous elements” have created a link and are circulating 30 sample papers for classes 10 and 12 while demanding payment to download them. “All stakeholders are hereby cautioned to be extremely careful and not respond to any such fake messages and website links,” stated the notice. The CBSE further stated that free sample papers are available on the website. According to the notice, “The Board does not charge any fees from any students or parents for downloading sample papers.” The fake link that the CBSE has identified is cbse.support/sp. The board stated that anyone who wants to learn more about the exams can go to the official website, cbse.gov.in. The CBSE has already raised concerns about situations where miscreants attempted to defraud students of their money by setting up a fake website under the pretence of giving admit cards. Before the exams, fake exam schedules for classes 10 and 12 were also made public.

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Wipro reduces salary offer to new hires by 50%

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While Wipro is eager to welcome the freshers it had chosen, the latter are feeling very disappointed and discouraged as their pay has been reduced by half. The IT major has reduced salaries for freshers who are waiting to join by 50%. As a result, people who were previously promised a package worth Rs 6.5 lakhs year are now expected to accept a salary of Rs 3.5 lakhs a year. Wipro has been asked to reconsider its decision since it is unfair to the freshers and goes against the principles of transparency and fairness, according to the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES). According to the Senate, it is unethical to punish the freshers for the Company’s financial troubles. “The decision to cut the salaries of the employees without prior consultation and negotiation is not only unjust but also goes against the principles of fairness and transparency. It is unacceptable that the burden of the company’s financial troubles is being placed solely on the shoulders of the employees,” Harpreet Singh Saluja, President of NITES, said. Nonetheless, the company believes that by halving salaries, it is giving new hires a chance to develop their abilities and learn new things, and that this choice was prompted by the uncertain economic downturn present around the world. Those who are awaiting onboarding have been informed that there are currently project engineer roles available with a salary of roughly Rs 3.5 lakhs per year. The freshers who have just completed the company’s Velocity programme for graduates’ training and development have been greatly surprised by the pay cut. NITES has urged management to reconsider its decision and hold meaningful discussions with the union to arrive to a mutually beneficial solution.

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BVR Subrahmanyam is appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog

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Former Commerce Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam has been named the new chief executive officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog for a two-year term by the government. As Parameswaran Iyer joins the World Bank as an executive director in Washington, DC, Subrahmanyam will succeed him as CEO. In September 2022, Subrahmanyam—a Chhattisgarh cadre IAS from the 1987 batch—retired from the position as secretary of commerce. As the economy struggled to recover from the post-Covid slump last year, Subrahmanyam played a critical role in developing the strategy that resulted to record $422 billion in merchandise exports during his one-year tenure at the department of commerce. Also, he oversaw at least six free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. India signed two trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Australia while he was working in the commerce department. Subrahmanyam, who is regarded as an expert on internal security, formerly served as Jammu and Kashmir’s chief secretary. The Appointments Committee of the Government announced Subrahmanyam’s appointment as CEO of NITI Aayog. Iyer was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog for three years in 2022. He is an IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre and is from the 1981 batch. He was there for only around six months. Iyer had worked for the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation from 2016 to 20 as secretary. Prior to joining the World Bank in 2009 as the global lead for strategic initiatives in the water and sanitation sector, Iyer had taken a voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service. In 2016, he came back to lead the Swachh Bharat Mission as secretary for sanitation and drinking water. After receiving a one-year extension, Iyer had resigned that position in July 2020, citing personal reasons.

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Bikano plans to increase its staff by 10% to 15% in the next two to three years

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Leading packaged snack company Bikano has kept up its hiring spree as it plans to grow its workforce by 10-15% over the next two to three years. The company’s overall headcount increased by 10% in 2022, according to a statement, as a result of expanded operations and a larger footprint, particularly in Hyderabad and the NorthEast. Currently, Bikano employs roughly 2,200 people. Both lateral hiring and recruiting of new hires would be included in the upcoming employment procedure. According to the statement, a combination of hiring would be used in the upcoming years to accommodate the seasonal surge in production and demand. Increasing production at numerous sites in Delhi-NCR and the south Indian market, particularly Hyderabad, has become a primary goal for the company in an effort to increase its market share. This escalation is expected to spur extensive employment across all locations and plants. Also, many trainees across functional areas, including sales and production, are anticipated to be onboarded for the Hyderabad plant in addition to the hiring of experienced staff. “We are indeed happy to have come out relatively unscathed through the pandemic years,” said Manish Aggarwal, Director of Bikano. “Unlike other mainstream businesses, which were cutting down on their manpower, we were doing the exact opposite. It is this level of increased hiring which has been fueling our aggressive expansion plans,” he said. “In the New Year, as the inflationary trends as well as the broader slowdown headwinds ease further, we will expand our product portfolio with new and innovative offerings as well as SKUs. This means that we will only step up our hiring and recruitment drive further looking to increase our total workforce by as much as 10-15 per cent in the coming two or three years,” added Aggarwal. Kush Aggarwal, Head of Marketing, Bikano, said, “As a professional company with a proper corporate setup, we understand that HR policies and practices are responsible for a company’s growth. Bearing that in mind, we have a structured and standardised HR system in place. We give a chance to youngsters through campus visits. We also invest heavily in the training of our employees. We function as a family, keeping in mind the interests of both individual employees and the organisation.” Bikano is one of the leading packaged snack brands in the nation and was founded in 1950. What started as a small Chandni Chowk snack shop called “Bikaner Namkeen Bhandar” has grown into a huge sweet and savoury food brand. According to the statement, it is currently present in over 35 countries, including the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.

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Zee, Star and Sony channels go off air over pricing issues

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Due to pricing concerns following the introduction of the New Tariff Order 3.0, Zee Entertainment, Star, and Sony, India’s three leading television broadcasters, have gone off the cable network. Almost 45 million consumers to cable TV operators are estimated to be impacted by this latest action, which has disrupted the Indian media sector. In November of last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) restored the maximum retail price (MRP) of a TV channel to be included in a bouquet. With its  order, the television channel’s pricing for the bouquet increased by roughly 10–15%. A number of channels were taken off the air as a result of pricing issues caused by the NTO 3.0, which went into effect on February 1 with a price rise in the range of 10–25%. This caused problems between broadcasters and local cable operators. The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) said on Saturday that its members will not be signing the new agreements as a protest against the broadcasters’ exorbitant pricing. The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) also stated in a statement that some cable operators were forced to terminate their services after giving proper notice because they did not sign new agreements.

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