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PM Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ with students on April 1

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At the fifth edition of the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha,’ which will be conducted on April 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give students pointers on how to cope with exam stress, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On February 16, 2018, the prime minister’s interactive event with school and college students was held for the first time at the Talkatora Stadium here. “The interaction every youngster is looking forward to is going to be held on 1st April, 2022. Get mentored, seek advice, learn pro tips to beat stress, nervousness and exam blues from PM Shri @narendramodi ji. #ExamWarriors, teachers & parents get ready for #PPC2022,” tweeted Pradhan. The event has attracted a total of 12.12 lakh students, 2.71 lakh teachers, and 90,000 parents. This session will focus on some of the key questions on examination. Doordarshan will be broadcasting the program live. Apart from Doordarshan, the programme can be heard on All India Radio, PMO’s live web streaming, Ministry of Education, Doordarshan, My.gov.in, and the Ministry of Education’s You Tube channel, Facebook Live, and Swayaprabha channels. This year’s themes for students, teachers, and parents are all different. Exam stress management strategies for COVID19, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Self-reliant school for self-reliant India, Clean India, green India, Digital collaboration in Classrooms, Environmental conservation, and climate change resilience are among the themes for students. Students and other stakeholders can visit My Gov’s official website for more information. The Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy has conducted this event for the past four years. The first three editions of PPC were held in a town-hall format in New Delhi. Last year’s fourth edition was held online on April 7th.

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BookMyShow bags exclusive ticketing rights for IPL 2022

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) will have an exclusive ticketing partner, BookMyShow, India’s leading ticketing and entertainment portal, for the upcoming edition, which will begin on March 26. BookMyShow will also manage venue services for all stadiums, including gate entry and spectator management services, for the 70 league matches that will take place this year across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune in Maharashtra. The venue for the playoffs and final matches is yet to be announced by the BCCI. 10 teams will compete in the 15th season, including two new teams from Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Tickets for the 70 matches is available for purchase starting at Rs 800 and it went on sale at 12 p.m. on Wednesday. “We are absolutely delighted to be back on board with Tata IPL 2022 as the exclusive ticketing, gate entry and spectator management partners for the 15th edition of the world’s most loved sporting extravaganza,” said Anil Makhija, COO – Live Entertainment & Venues, BookMyShow. “After a two-year hiatus, the return of IPL to Indian stadia is a joyous occasion for fans to enjoy the experience and thrill of this mega spectacle on-ground like they did before the pandemic.” BookMyShow, he said, will adhere to stringent Covid-appropriate regulations to safeguard the safety and well-being of fans and venue workers. Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) and DY Patil Sports Stadium (Navi Mumbai) will host 20 matches each, while Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai) and MCA International Stadium (Pune) will host 15 matches each. The opening match of the Tata IPL 2022 will take place at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, March 26th, between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.  

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Airbus plans to hire 2,000 new employees and recruit engineering and IT talent from India.

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At this week’s Wings India airshow, Airbus, the European aircraft maker, is expected to announce job openings for high-end engineering and IT talent from India. It will be searching for people to fill positions in the areas of avionics software, aviation system simulation, and airframe. Cybersecurity, API development, full-stack development, big data, cloud and DevOps, and IoT all offer numerous opportunities. “India’s strength resides in its talent, ability to grow volume, and presence of possibly the greatest engineering and IT technology partner ecosystems in the world,” says Suraj Chettri, regional director – human resources, Airbus India & South Asia. Chettri said that the company will use Indian talent for its global programmes. Airbus now employs 7,000 people in India, with plans to hire 2,000 more engineers and IT professionals by the end of 2022. Airbus said in January that it would hire 6,000 people worldwide in the first quarter of 2022 throughout the entire Group, as well as conduct a mid-year appraisal to modify needs accordingly. A quarter of the recruiting will be devoted to finding employees with the capabilities needed to work on decarbonisation, digital transformation, and cyber technology. A third of the positions will be filled by recent graduates. Thierry Baril, Airbus’ chief human resources and workplace officer, stated that the company had stayed resilient throughout the Covid issue and that it plans to hire new talent in a variety of fields to help the company expand its operations as it emerges from the crisis.

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CUET must for UG admission at all Central Universities, dates soon: UGC Chairman

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The National Testing Agency will conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the academic year 2022-23, and test dates would be notified within a week, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagdesh Kumar. The test would be required for admission to undergraduate courses at UGC-funded central universities, but state, private, and deemed-to-be universities will be able to opt out if they desire, he said. “All higher educational institutions, irrespective of whether they are state universities, private universities, or deemed to be universities, all of them can use the CUET scores for admission in UG and PG programmes. However, it may be noted that admission in UG programmes in all central universities funded by the UGC will be solely on CUET scores,” the UGC chairman said. “We have decided to give wide choice to students to pick the subjects…a candidate can take as many as six domain subjects in addition to a compulsory language test and also the general test,” he added. In CUET 2022, there will be 43 domain-specific subjects. According to the UGC chairman, universities can set their own minimum percentages for admission to UG programmes in class 12 board exams, and there would be no centralised CUET counselling process. The entrance test, according to the newly-appointed chairman of the UGC, will provide a common platform for admission to all universities and colleges across the country, as well as equal opportunities to students studying under different boards, particularly those from the North East region and other rural and remote areas. “CUET is expected to reduce the financial burden on parents and students since students do not have to write multiple entrance exams for admission to UG and PG programmes,” he added.

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Airtel upgrades parental policy benefits for staff to drive inclusive goals

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Bharti Airtel (‘Airtel’) has improved its parental policy perks for employees as part of its effort to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. In addition to 26 weeks of maternity leave, the Indian communications solutions firm is also paying its returning female employees a special childcare payment of Rs 7,000 per month. This childcare allowance will be provided to them until the child reaches the age of 18 months. It will be granted even if the child is adopted. “We did so with the goal of developing a more diverse and inclusive workplace.” “We hope that this would encourage more women to continue working at Airtel as they progress through crucial life phases,” says Amrita Padda, Bharti Airtel’s chief people officer. New mothers can work for up to 24 weeks after maternity leave and return to active work at their own pace. This helps them to spend more time with the new born. But that’s not all. New mothers can also take two additional paid leave days for daycare per quarter. New fathers who are primary caregivers can take up to eight weeks of paternity leave under the enhanced parental policy. Airtel is proud of “making meaningful innovations that make a mark,” according to Padda. We need to stay ahead of the curve and examine our policies in order to further reinforce our workplace and work practices.”

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India and Australia have recommitted to providing humanitarian aid to Afghans.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Afghans, despite the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. “Leaders reiterated their firm commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, in view of the deteriorating humanitarian situation, and also reaffirmed calls on those in positions of power throughout Afghanistan to adhere to counter-terrorism commitments and human rights, in accordance with 2593,” according to a joint statement released after the India-Australia virtual summit on Tuesday. Last year, the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2593 was passed, which mandates that Afghan territory not be used for terrorist sanctuary, training, or financing, and asks for coordinated action against all terrorist groups. The two leaders also reiterated their call for the protection of women’s and girls’ rights, as well as their full involvement in public life, in their joint statement. “They agreed that long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan require a broad-based and inclusive government,” according to the statement. This joint statement follows the UN Special Political Mission in the country’s mandate being renewed, with a focus on priorities ranging from humanitarian relief coordination to human rights monitoring and dialogue facilitation. The adopted agreement extends the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year, but with a shift in priority tasks. Seven months after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the mission’s priority has shifted to managing humanitarian aid, providing outreach and good offices for dialogue, and promoting good governance and the rule of law. Members also urged Afghan political actors and stakeholders – including competent authorities as needed – to work with UNAMA to carry out its mandate and ensure the safety, security, and freedom of movement of its personnel. Source: TOI

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Covid vaccination pace has slowed down as most target beneficiaries covered: Govt

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The first dose COVID-19 vaccination coverage of those aged 15 and up is currently 95.5 percent, while the second dose coverage is 80.6 percent, indicating that the vaccination pace has slowed because the majority of the target beneficiaries have already been vaccinated, the Centre told Parliament on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said in a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha about whether hospitals across the country have stocks of Covid vaccines that are about to expire in the near future, that the Centre closely monitors vaccine stocks and consumption in the states and union territories to ensure optimal use and minimal wastage. She said that vaccine supplies to the states are based on demand, and that sufficient vaccine doses are made available to the states to inoculate the remaining eligible beneficiaries with the first, second, and precaution doses. “The COVID-19 vaccine stock, which has not been utilised and nearing expiry, are usually taken up for redistribution by respective state government for their timely utilisation. States and UTs have also been advised to review programme coverage and vaccine wastage on a daily basis and redistribute the vaccine stock, if required, for their optimal utilisation even from private hospitals,” Pawar said. On whether lowering the 60-year-old cut-off for receiving booster doses is on the government’s plan, she noted that on March 16, the Centre expanded the precaution dose to all beneficiaries aged 60 and more, regardless of whether they had comorbidities or not. In response to a question about whether there has been a slowdown in vaccination across the country as the infection rate and number of cases have decreased, the minister stated that first-dose coverage of those aged 15 and above is 95.5 percent, and second-dose coverage is 80.6 percent, and “hence, the pace of vaccination has slowed down relatively as most of the target beneficiaries are already covered.” Source: PTI

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Indian media and entertainment industry expected to reach $100bn by 2030: I&B secretary

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India’s media and entertainment industry, which is currently worth $28 billion, is on track to reach $100 billion by 2030, rising at a cumulative pace of close to 12% each year, said Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Secretary Apurva Chandra. “If our country is to grow at the rate of 8-9 percent as envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then the M&E sector must grow faster, and with all the great potential in the country, I am sure that this is possible,” said Apurva Chandra after inaugurating the ‘Media & Entertainment’ fortnight at Expo 2020. Chandra elaborated on the potential of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) industry: “India’s prowess has already been displayed in the IT sector throughout the world. Since AVGC sector is a mix of creative and technological expertise, India has a massive potential to showcase its brilliance.” “The government has also recognized the potential of M&E sector and has announced the creation of a task force soon that will formulate the AVGC policy to provide incentives, skills and training to our talented youth to do more in this particular area,” he noted. He noted that, as a result of these reforms, India, which is currently known as the world’s workshop, might grow even more. The Indian media and entertainment industry, according to Chandra, is eager to collaborate with the UAE and other worldwide partners. “The VFX industry is becoming an indispensable part of film making, and the exceptional work carried out by Indian studios has catapulted the country on to the global scene. The government incentives have also helped the sector in the form of subsidies, fiscal incentives, and the creation of local hubs and facilities,” he noted. Throughout the fortnight, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will host a variety of activities in fields like as film, broadcasting, events, and over-the-top (OTT), among others. During the fortnight, India’s strength in the field will be displayed to a worldwide audience, and conversations on potential cooperation between the Indian and global industries will be held. Source: Economic Times

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Venkaiah Naidu emphasises the value of gurukul education in a person’s holistic development

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday that the ancient gurukul system of education has played a significant role in the comprehensive and well-rounded development of individuals. In a Facebook post, Naidu mentioned his visit to Haridwar’s Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya on Saturday. He described the university as a non-conventional centre of higher learning, inspired by the ideals of Shriram Sharma Acharya, a spiritual leader and social reformer in modern India. “With around 1500 full-time residential students and researchers, the university is adopting a gurukul-type system of community living. “The institution is devoted to holistic education by combining practical knowledge (shiksha) with spiritual education (vidya) and seeks to provide a comprehensive learning experience to every student,” he posted on Facebook. The Vice President was reminded of the ancient gurukul system’s remarkable importance in the holistic and well-rounded development of individuals. Naidu expressed his excitement at learning that the university and Gayatri Parivar have been using music and folk songs to combat societal problems such as casteism and gender discrimination, as well as to promote nationalism among the public at large. He further mentioned that the university has its own gaushala (cow shelter) with around 300 cows of indigenous breeds. According to Naidu, the Swavalamban Kendra uses contemporary and scientific processes to make various cow products, and he is confident that such projects, in keeping with Gandhi ji’s Gramodyog idea, may give farmers with an alternative source of income. Source: PTI

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Netflix plans to introduce a new pricing model. You may have to pay more

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Netflix announced on Wednesday that it is experimenting with charging a price to subscribers who share their accounts with people who do not live with them. The streaming service, which is based in the United States, has long been casual about users sharing passwords with relatives and friends, but its stock recently plummeted when quarterly results revealed slowing subscriber growth. Meanwhile, competition in the streaming television market has increased, especially from Disney, and the expense of producing sought original series has increased as well. Netflix will begin offering users in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru the option to add up to two persons to “sub-accounts” for a monthly price of $2 to $3 in the coming weeks, according to Netflix product innovation director Chengyi Long. “We recognise that people have a variety of entertainment options, so we want to make sure that any new features are flexible and useful for members, whose subscriptions fund all of our excellent TV and movies,” Long wrote in a blog post. She claimed the Silicon Valley streaming titan is exploring on methods for users to contribute “outside their household… while also paying a little bit more.” People who already share accounts will be able to transfer their prole and viewing history information to new sub-accounts, according to Netflix. Long stated that the corporation will assess the new model’s utility in the three nations before adjusting elsewhere. After booming during coronavirus lockdowns that kept people at home and on the platform, Netflix ended last year with 221.8 million subscribers, significantly short of its target. Netflix has announced price increases in the United States, with the lowest affordable option now costing $9.99 and the costliest option costing $19.99. Source: Mint

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