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GST Rates Revised: Here’s the full list of what gets cheaper or costlier?

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The decision by the GST Council to raise rates on some goods and services while expanding the scope of its coverage will likely worsen the plight of the average person, who is already struggling with high inflation. On July 18, a GST of 18% will be charged on bank chequebooks and loose-leaf checks, while a GST of 12% will be charged on maps, atlases, and globes. Similar to how unbranded but pre-packaged cereals, curd, lassi, buttermilk, and other food items will be removed from the exemption list and brought inside the GST net. Ink for writing, printing, or drawing will also cost more. The decision to rationalise rates was made during the two-day 47th GST Council Meeting, which began on Tuesday in Chandigarh and was presided over by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The GST rate on medical devices including intraocular lenses, ostomy and orthopaedic appliances, splints and other fracture appliances, artificial body parts, and other items that are worn, transported, or implanted in the body to make up for a defect or impairment, however, has decreased from 12 to 5%. The GST rate for products and passengers transported by ropeway has been reduced from 18% to 5%, and the rate for renting a truck or goods carriage that includes the cost of gasoline has been reduced from 16% to 6%. Other items with higher GST rates include printing, writing, or drawing ink (12% to 18%), knives with cutting blades, paper knives, pencil sharpeners, spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, etc. (12% to 18%), power-driven pumps primarily used for handling water, such as centrifugal pumps, deep tube-well turbine pumps, submersible pumps, bicycle pumps, and so on (12 per cent to 18 per cent). The price of “pawan chakki” wet grinders, also known as air-based atta grinders, which are used for cleaning, sorting, and grading seeds, grains, and pulses, as well as other milling and cereal-related machinery, increases from 5% to 18%. Rates for dairy equipment, milking machines, and machines for cleaning, grading, or sorting eggs, fruit, or other agricultural produce and its parts will increase from 12% to 18%. Solar water heater and systems, prepared/finished leather, chamois leather, and composition leathers increase up from 5% to 12%, as do LED lamps, lights, and fixtures, their metal printed circuit boards, drawing, and marking tools. In terms of the services, the rates have been increased for jobs involving the processing of hides, skins, and leather, the production of clay bricks, and contracts for the construction of roads, bridges, trains, metro, effluent treatment plants, crematoriums, and other projects. Additionally, raised are the concessional fees for petroleum, coal bed methane, and electronic waste. Economy class passengers are the only ones exempt from paying for air travel to and from North East states and Bagdogra. Hotel lodging up to Rs 1,000 per day is taxed at 12%, while hospital room rent (excluding ICU) over Rs 5,000 per day per patient is taxed at 5% up to the amount charged for the room, without considering input tax credits. The provision of such services by an individual is the only scenario in which training or coaching in recreational activities connected to the arts, culture, or sports is exempt from tax. The following services are no longer exempt: renting residential space to business entities (registered persons), providing services by cord blood banks for preservation, transportation by rail or vessel of railroad equipment and materials, storage or warehousing of goods subject to tax (such as nuts, spices, copra, jaggery, cotton, etc.), fumigation of agricultural produce in a warehouse, and services by the RBI, IRDA, SEBI, and FSSAI. With inputs from Agencies The author, Pratik Ghosh is associated with ArdorComm Media

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In what ways will the new labour laws impact workers: Explained

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The new labour laws, which are scheduled to go into effect on July 1st, will significantly alter the nation’s workplace culture. If the new labour codes are put into place, a number of areas of employment and workplace culture—from working hours to in-hand pay—are anticipated to change. By announcing their impending adoption, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has finalised the provisions under the four labour laws, opening the way for reforms to become a reality. After receiving the President’s assent, the four major codes on wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety, health, and working conditions (OSH) have already been informed. However, the regulations must be notified in order to implement these four codes. Let us look at the laws and the proposed changes: Laws On September 29, 2020, the Center announced four labour codes: Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and the Code on Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions. These 29 labour laws, which have not changed since Independence, are expected to be replaced. To enforce these laws in their separate jurisdictions, states must notify rules under the four codes. The drafted guidelines for the Code on Wages have only been issued by 23 states and Union Territories. When all states agree to the codes, they will be put into effect. Working hours The proposed new labour laws provide companies the option of having four working days each week rather than five or six. Four days at work do not, however, mean less effort. If the number of working days is decreased, the hours of work will increase. Employees will be required to complete the 48-hour work week. This indicates that they must put in 12 hours every day of work rather than the usual eight. There is no reduction in paid holidays due to the fewer working days. Those working four days would get three paid holidays every week. In hand salary The take-home income is anticipated to decrease under the new laws as Provident Fund (PF) contributions from both the employer and the employee rise. It is mandatory that the PF contribution be equivalent to 50% of gross pay. Leaves eligibility  The number of working days needed to qualify for leave has been lowered from 240 to 180 under the new labour laws. A new employee must work 240 days in accordance with the law before they are qualified to take a leave. The minimum number of days an employee must work to qualify for leave under the new labour laws has been lowered to 180. One day of leave is gained for every 20 days of employment, yet the amount of leave earned does not alter. There will continue to be 30 leaves that can be carried forward. Lay-offs The new industrial relations code would make conducting business easier by allowing businesses with up to 300 employees to proceed with layoffs, retrenchments, and closures without obtaining authorization from the government. According to The Business Standard, all companies with up to 100 employees are currently immune from needing government approval for layoffs, retrenchments, and closures. Work from Home The purpose of the new regulations is to enhance employee welfare. They are familiar with the work-from-home (WFH) concept that was used when the COVID-19 pandemic was in effect. To ensure that the work-life balance is not impacted, companies must have some fundamental WFH policies and practises in place. What is meant by “workers”? Employees who are classified as workers will benefit from the new labour laws. The new laws’ definition of “workers” is similar to that found in the Factories Act. This does not imply, however, that factory-based blue-collar workers are the only ones eligible for the benefits. The service industry is included in the scope of the new labour laws. According to The Economic Times, every individual contributor (a person who is not primarily involved in managerial, administrative, or supervisory roles, with the exception of supervisors, who have a monthly wage cap of Rs 18,000 specified) should be considered a worker under the new labour laws, regardless of the task that is given to them or the compensation they receive. With inputs from Agencies The author, Pratik Ghosh is associated with ArdorComm Media

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ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium 2022 held on 24th June at Mumbai #ELS2022 #EducationLeadershipSymposium

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ArdorComm Media Group in association with Adobe India hosted the “Education Leadership Symposium” as Maharashtra’s 1st physical ‘Roundtable Meet’ featuring ‘Design & Creative Education’ on 24th June 2022 at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Mumbai. The session’s theme focused on ‘Accelerating Creative Careers’ This knowledge forum invited academicians, educators, and industry leaders from Animation, Architecture, Engineering, Design Education and Creative Education. They came under one roof to discuss the next & best practices on the creative career opportunities at this roundtable symposium. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, “In a scenario where we are heading towards Education 5.0 with the socio-digital transformation taking place. In this digital age, educators and academicians have an important role to play to adopt digital transformation which impacts the performance of traditional business models for creating value in the overall design education sector i.e. engineering, architecture, designing courses, fashion, arts, animation, gaming, and VFX. It’s the need of the hour to reimagine the creative curriculum for the learners to equip them with the plethora of new-age creative career opportunities. It’s high time that the industry and academia come forward with a solution in order to benefit the learners at large by providing an industry-ready curriculum and more.” The Eminent Speakers who graced the event with their presence at this Roundtable Meet of ‘ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium 2022’ were: Ashish Kulkarni, Founder, PUNNARYUG ARTVISION PRIVATE LIMITED Artvision Pvt Ltd, Chairman, FICCI-FRAMES for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics Forum Pravin Mishra, Dean, Vijaybhoomi School of Design Rajiv Mishra, Principal, Sir J.J College Of Architecture Rajesh R Turakhia, Founder & Director, Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects – India & Visual Effects Pvt Ltd, Mumbai V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice- Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University Dr.Anant Chakradeo, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MIT ADT University, Pune Rajendra D Shinde, Principal, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai Manoj Parmar, Director, Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies Alka Tawari, Principal, Chembur Trombay Education Society’s College of Architecture Anand Achari, Principal, Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture (VESCOA) Mandar V. Parab, Principal, L.S.Raheja School of Architecture Amol Bapat, Principal, Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s Manohar Phalke College of Architecture Alam Shaikh, Campus Director, Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s College of Engineering Chaitanya Chinchlikar, VP & Business Head, CTO & Head of Emerging Media, Whistling Woods International Abir Aich, Sr. Vice President, Aptech Rohit More, Enterprise Account Manager, Adobe Mohd Yaman, Solution Consultant, DMe, Adobe Suhas Bendre, Director – Cognizant Interactive Cognizant Technology Solutions Vinayak Nabar, Principal, Asmita College of Architecture Benti Singh, Dean- Research, Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies Supreeth Nagaraju, Head Education, Digital Media – India & South Asia, Adobe Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Editor, ArdorComm Media Ashish Jain, Co-Founder & COO, ArdorComm Media The Key Objectives/ Discussion touch-points of the symposium were: Thought-provoking talks to understand the role of technology in creative, skill & design education. Brainstorming the need for an industry-ready curriculum to ease the job opportunities. Industry expert speaking on emerging hiring trends, and how creative education to make the students industry-ready. Opportunities & challenges in creating a culture of creativity to impact learning Outcomes. ‘ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium 2022’ in association with Adobe was an important knowledge-sharing platform of the education community that cared deeply about the Design & Creative Education. It highlighted a glimpse of the education fraternity comprising India’s top academicians, educators, and industry leaders from Animation, Architecture, Engineering, Design Education and Creative Education, who came under one roof to discuss their next & best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Thank you for participating & witnessing Maharashtra’s 1st physical Roundtable Meet on 24th June 2022 at Mumbai, ‘ArdorComm – Education Leadership Symposium 2022’. Visit website: https://ardorcomm-media.com/els-mumbai/ Glimpses: https://ardorcomm-media.com/els-mumbai-glimpses/

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10 Science based Benefits of Yoga

Yoga encompasses a wide range of contemplative and self-disciplined activities, including meditation, chanting, mantra, prayer, breath work, ritual, and even selfless action. Despite what modern media and industry would have us believe, yoga is not just about physical poses. The root word “yuj,” which meaning “to yoke” or “to bind,” is where the term “yoga” derives from. The word itself has several connotations, ranging from astronomical conjunction to nuptials, with the notion of connectedness at its core. The physical application of yoga and its poses are known as asana. Even while the scientific study of yoga’s health advantages is still in its early stages, the majority of the available data seems to confirm what practitioners have likely known for thousands of years: yoga is tremendously good for our wellness. Yoga increases strength and flexibility In an effort to determine the worth of yoga in the face of its rising popularity, two of the industry’s main organisations, Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance, undertook a global survey in 2016. The most popular justification given for doing yoga was to “increase flexibility”. Physical health includes flexibility as a key element. There are numerous yoga types available, with levels of difficulty ranging from high to mild. It has been discovered that even the lowest intensity styles enhance flexibility. Yoga appears to be especially beneficial for enhancing flexibility in adults of age 65 and older. In a 2019 study, it was discovered that yoga helped elderly persons who were experiencing a normal decline in flexibility. Yoga aids with stress reduction 84 percent of American adults, according to recent data from the American Psychological Association, are suffering the effects of chronic stress. Similar is the case in India and across the world as well. So, it makes sense that reducing stress was the second most frequently reported reason given for why individuals practice yoga. Thankfully, research shows that yoga, and particularly asana, is quite effective at lowering stress levels. But keep in mind that yoga is more than just physical exercise. Additionally, proven to greatly reduce tension and ease stress include meditation, breath practice, and auditory rituals like chanting and sound baths. Yoga enhances mental health One of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the world is believed to be major depressive disorder (MDD). Yoga can now be thought of as an efficient alternative treatment for MDD, according to a 2017 meta-analysis of 23 interventions that looked at the impact of yoga-based treatments on depressive symptoms. Yoga therapy with an emphasis on movement as well as breathing exercises have been demonstrated to dramatically lessen depression symptoms. Yoga can relieve inflammation Chronic inflammation is frequently the first sign of sickness. Prolonged inflammation has been associated to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and many other illnesses. A review of 15 studies found a consistent finding: yoga, in all its forms, intensities, and durations, decreased the biochemical indicators of inflammation in a range of chronic illnesses. Yoga may help you gain strength Some yoga lessons can be thought of as strength-building exercises even though most people identify yoga with flexibility and stretching. Simply put, it depends on the teacher, method, and class level. Yoga asana is a multimodal kind of exercise as a result. Yoga’s capacity to increase strength has been examined in a variety of scenarios, including those involving children, older persons, and those with breast cancer. Yoga was discovered to be an efficient activity for improving strength across many age groups of healthy individuals in a study done on air force personnel. Yoga might lessen anxiety There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. Sometimes even long-term stress qualifies as an anxiety condition. Numerous studies indicate that yoga asana may be useful as a complementary therapy for anxiety disorders, however some of the researchers want more replicated research before drawing any firm conclusions. Anxiety symptoms have been demonstrably diminished by yoga ‘nidra’, a body scan/guided meditation. Yoga may enhance one’s quality of life For many years, researchers have considered quality of life (QOL) as a crucial indicator of people’s longevity and the possibility that patients may recover from a chronic illness or injury. Relationships, creativity, learning opportunities, health, and material comforts are a few aspects that influence QOL.  A 2019 meta-analysis found that yoga may have a positive impact on patients’ quality of life. Yoga can improve immunity Your immune system suffers when you are under constant stress. You are more prone to sickness when your immunity is weakened. However, as was previously said, yoga is regarded as an alternate stress-reduction strategy with scientific support. Even while the research is still in its early stages, certain studies have discovered a clear connection between practicing yoga regularly over time and having a healthier immune system. This is caused in part by the anti-inflammatory properties of yoga as well as the improvement of cell-mediated immunity. Yoga can better your balance & posture Not only is balance crucial when performing the yoga pose known as Tree Pose while standing on one leg. Additionally, it is necessary for everyday tasks like picking something up off the floor, reaching up to a shelf, and going down stairs. Athletes’ balance and general performance have been found to improve with yoga. Similarly, a review of studies on healthy populations indicates that regular yoga practice may help most people’s balance. However, for other people, falling can have negative consequences. Recent studies indicate that yoga can help older populations’ balance. Before a broad generalization can be made, more studies with sizable sample sizes are required. Yoga poses can help those with brain injuries regain their equilibrium. For older persons, those with ailments who are less mobile or whose balance is an issue, adaptive yoga or chair yoga can be extremely beneficial. Yoga may enhance cardiovascular health A crucial and advantageous component of yoga is pranayama, sometimes known as “yogic breathing.” An analysis of 1,400 papers investigating the overall effects of pranayama was published in the Journal

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Top 10 Lucrative Career Options After Class 12 In India

After 12th grade, students begin their journey into higher education. As a result, selecting the appropriate course in order to obtain the finest job opportunities is critical. The first step to having the best job opportunities after 12th grade is to go into a suitable field. Every profession in which a student might pursue a career after 12th grade has enormous potential and scope. All that needs to be focused on is getting into the top courses available after 12th grade. Many students are unsure of what to do after 12th grade and are unable to take a stand and integrate themselves. In this instance, the best way to decide on a career path after 12th grade is to assess your skills and determine how you can improve them in order to be successful. It is also necessary to be specific in your choices in order to select the ideal course after 12th grade. After you’ve decided on a field, you’ll need to decide the specialisation you wish to pursue. This would determine your future career prospects. Keeping this in mind, here are some intriguing and rewarding career opportunities for learners in a variety of sectors, once they complete their 12th grade education. Medicine: In India, the medical field is regarded as one of the best and most prestigious. After completing one of the premier courses, students might work as a doctor or a medicinal expert in the sectors. Becoming a doctor is not for the faint hearted, since it demands a great deal of devotion and empathy. Bachelor’s degree courses, Certificate courses, Master’s degree courses, Diploma courses, and Short-term courses are the different types of courses available. After graduating from high school, students can pursue a career as a doctor by earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery, and other related degrees. After 12th grade, students can pursue career options and courses that are unrelated to MBBS, such as phlebotomy, pharmacy, nursing, pharmacy, and so on. Career Opportunities: The medical field is a rapidly expanding and demanding field. After 12th grade, there are numerous employment opportunities available in organisations, hospitals, research laboratories, enterprises, medicines, and other fields. However, after becoming a doctor in any of the relevant professions, you can open your own clinic. ll you need after 12th grade is a proper medical degree. Engineering: Engineering is a popular course of study in India. After graduating from high school, students may choose to pursue an engineering degree, either consciously or unconsciously. Yes, because some students are influenced by their parents, society, or peers to pursue a career in engineering. In an engineering course, a student can choose from a variety of sub-fields based on his or her interests. Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Information Technology, Computer, and Electronics are some of the sub-fields in which students might pursue engineering. There are numerous colleges in India that provide these excellent programmes. Career Opportunities: Engineers are in high demand in both India and the rest of the world. Engineering offers a wide range of job opportunities. Engineers can work for MNCs such as Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, TATA, Mahindra, and others. They also have a lot of opportunities at government organisations including BHEL, SAIL, Hindustan Lever Ltd, DRDO, and Air India. They can even pursue higher education and study for the ESE or IAS exams. The bottom line is that after 12th grade, you must enrol in one of the premier courses accessible. Finance: If you’re familiar with terminology like investments, stocks, and securities, pursuing a career in finance after 12th grade is a viable option. After 12th grade, most commerce students choose to pursue a  career in finance. It is not, however, confined to business students; students from science, arts, and honours programmes can also pursue it as a post-secondary study. Accounting, Banking, and Insurance are various areas in the finance industry, so your alternatives after 12th grade are diverse. Career Opportunities: Beginners and professionals with the correct skill sets can find a variety of career opportunities in the finance industry. Nowadays, there is a wide range of opportunities in this field; accounting and finance professionals are needed in both the commercial and public sectors. After graduating from high school, students can pursue a variety of careers, including Financial Analyst, Actuarial Scientist, Banker, Chartered Accountant, Stockbrokers, Risk Analyst, Economist, and Auditors. Arts The majority of people in our society believe that after 12th grade, only weak pupils choose arts as a career path. This is not the case, as there are other job possibilities and courses accessible to arts majors after 12th grade. Students can pick the ideal course for them based on their interests. They can pursue one of the finest courses, such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Computer Application, Bachelor of Legislative Law, Bachelor of Business Administration, and many more, once they have passed their 12th grade. Career Opportunities: After 12th grade, students with an arts background have a plethora of career alternatives. Business managers, musicians, lawyers, dancers, artists, architects, businessmen, writers, fashion designers, and more occupations are possible. They can also work in government areas such as banks, various departments, and ministries. Many Arts students take UPSC, SSC, State PSUs, and Bank exams in order to pursue a career in the bureaucracy. Bachelor of Science (BSc): Science is one of the most popular fields of study in India. Many students choose science as a major since doctors, engineers, scientists, and architects are among the most profitabl and well-paid professions in India. BSc is a three-year undergraduate degree that can be pursued immediately after 12th grade with PCM or PCB studies. There are two sorts of BSc courses: plain BSc and professional BSc. BSc (Physics), BSc (Chemistry), BSc (Biology), BSc (Botany), BSc (Zoology), BSc (Mathematics), and more subjects are covered in Plain BSc programmes. BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Computer Science), BSc (Horticulture), BSc (Biochemistry), BSc

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ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru

We are in the midst of a significant social and economic transformation, fuelled by incredible developments in automation and artificial intelligence, as well as unprecedented data and computation access. These technologies have an impact on practically every sector of our economy, including healthcare, banking, transportation, energy, manufacturing, and many other occupations. These advancements, like earlier industrial revolutions, have the potential to deliver enormous advantages to society and, in the long term, contribute to massive prosperity. Innovations will also change the future of labour, increase skill bias from previous decades, and contribute to a widening gap between the best and the least educated in society. To make the learners adaptable and aligned to the industry needs, it is the need of the hour to re-imagine the higher education in the 21st century workplace by focusing on expanding the boundaries of education, skill and employability. ArdorComm Media Group, as one of India’s fastest-growing media companies, is here to explore the prospects of educational innovation, future trends, and the existing scenario in order to stimulate important discussions among significant education, technology, and government stakeholders. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media says, “While some professions will be mechanised and others will be drastically altered as a result of technological advancements, we equally realise that new markets, sectors, and employment will emerge, some of which we cannot possibly envision today. Individuals at all stages of their careers should view learning as a lifetime endeavour in today’s fast-paced industry. We need to know what changes should higher education and its stakeholders do to ensure that the workforce has the core competencies and abilities it needs today and in the future?” To address these issues and discuss the desideratum in the Higher education sector, ArdorComm Media, is coming up with the ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru as a ‘PHYSICAL EVENT’ in Bengaluru on 15th July 2022. As new sectors emerge and existing ones expand and collapse dramatically, the skills required to keep up are changing at a faster rate than ever before. Educators and higher education administrators must approach skill competency with a growth mindset that will assist students throughout their careers and in the global knowledge-based economy. There is an apparent need to educate the next generation about rising digital capabilities and how to create, build, and properly use technology. At the same time, students in the 21st century must learn how to approach challenges from several viewpoints, foster and use creativity, communicate effectively, and use critical thinking. These non-automatable “human” abilities are vital in a future of work that is continually evolving, and their value will only increase as automation becomes more prevalent. About the event: The ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru will grace the floor on 15th July 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The Summit’s theme will focus on “Re-imagining Higher Education in 21st Century Workplace: Expanding boundaries of Education, Skill and Employability.” The 5 States of South India, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are known for their breathtaking and mesmerizing scenic beauty, vibrant and rich tradition & culture. Along with this, the Higher Education in the southern region is one of the largest & fastest growing education systems in India. Strong governance policy, academic & physical infrastructure, and financial resources have played an active role in improving the quality of teaching, learning & employability outcomes. Literacy rates and per-capita income are much better in southern states. This is the reason why the students and parents get attracted to seek education and opt for careers in the South. This Knowledge forum invites Higher Education Leaders, Innovators and Edtech Experts to share their experiences, ideas and accomplishments which have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious ArdorComm Higher Education Awards, EdTech Awards & Edu Startup Awards 2022 aims 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 – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru :- How technology partnerships and planned financial planning can better the R&D and Digital Infrastructure of a campus? What’s better for today’s Ideal University Education? Multi-disciplinary or e-learning adaptability? How can blended learning change the dynamics of the teacher-student relationship? How can exposure to New Age Technologies help in fostering Experiential Learning Pedagogy? Key Highlights of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru:- Panel Sessions: 5 Industry Speech: 7 Speakers: 40+ Government Dignitaries: 10+ Higher Education Institutes (Universities + Engineering Institutes + B-Schools): 150+ Edu Corporate: 10+ Edtech Startups: 10+ ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru awaits your response to collaborate with many more leading stakeholders from different higher education and tech sectors. Join the Education Conclave to be a part of a community that cares deeply about imparting education. Witness the change taking place when India’s top educators, innovators and dignitaries come together to share their best practices and views. Let’s vow to be the game-changers in the education community in 2022. Inviting you to participate & witness the ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’ #HEETsouth #HEETbengaluru on 15th July 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022 held on 6th May 2022 at Pune, Maharashtra; #HEETpune

ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) hosted the ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Pune, Maharashtra on 6th May 2022 (Friday). The Summit’s theme focused on ‘Empowering Higher Education community with Ed-Tech collaboration to voyage from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0’. This Knowledge forum invited policymakers, higher education leaders, innovators, and Edtech experts to share their experiences, ideas, and accomplishments that have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 250 attendees from over 135 institutions from Maharashtra & rest of India united under one roof for a mission to co-create, co-learn, and collaborate for Innovation & growth of the Higher Education sector. Thus, Featuring Maharashtra as a ‘Higher Education & EdTech Hub’ of the Country. The conclave witnessed who’s who from government, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools and skill institutions, and experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in higher, skill & technical education. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized on the event theme saying, ‘’The goal of Education 5.0 is to transform the current educational system into one that is centered on action and outcomes. Despite repeated attempts to offer proper training, evaluation, and related assistance, the actual figures for employable graduates each year are alarming. As a result, the gap between industry demands versus employable-skilled human capital continues to widen. The transformation shift from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0 is about co-creating the socio-digital ecosystem which could ease the dynamics of teaching-learning-skilling-employing youth (Gen-Z & Millennials).” Coursera for Campus participated as the ‘Presenting partner’ of ‘Ardorcomm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022’; Anthology as the Powered by Partner; Serosoft (Academia ERP) Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as the ERP partner; D2L as Ed-tech partner; ELSA as Training and Placement partner. The Associate partners of the event were Eduvacancy, Financepeer, Intercell – Virtual Mentor Network, LeadSquared, MasterSoft, MONET Live, SAS and Wiley. The Knowledge partner of the event was Savitribai Phule Pune University and the University partners were Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth and Centre for Open & Digital Education – Hindustan Online. The Institute partner of the event was ASM Group of Institutes, Pune. The special guests, eminent speakers, experts, academicians & educators from universities, engineering institutions, B-schools, EdTech & education startups who graced the event with their presence at ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave, Pune’ were: Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, Honeywell Automation Chairman & Founder, 5F World Director, SBI; Dr. Parin Somani, International Motivational Speaker & Academic Scholar Author, Humanitarian and Philanthropist, TEDx Speaker; Chetan S Wakalkar, Managing Trustee & Group Director, Indira Group of Institutes, Pune; Vivek Iyer, Vice President – Asia Pacific. Anthology; Dulles Krishnan, Managing Director Enterprise – India and ANZ, Coursera; Sanjay Padode, Founding President and Chancellor, Vijaybhoomi University; Chairman, JAGSOM; Prof. (Dr.) G.K.Shirude, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Balaji University; Pune; Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune; Vibha Mahajan, Senior Director, Wiley; Vaibhav Anand, Country Manager – India, ELSA Corporation; Prof. (Dr.) M. M. Salunkhe, Vice-Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University); Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice-Chancellor, Vishwakarma University, Pune; Dr. Sayalee Gankar, Vice-Chancellor, D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune; Dr. Eknath B. Khedkar, Vice President, D Y Patil Group & Pro-Chancellor, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune (ADYP); Dr. Adya Sharma, Director, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune; Gaurav Somani, President Sales, Mastersoft; Maunish Pandya, Head- Business Development, Serosoft (Academia ERP); Ashwani Kumar Singh, Head- Branding & Communications, Serosoft (Academia ERP); Dr. Apoorva Palkar, Director- Innovation Incubation & Linkage, Savitribai Phule Pune University; Dr. Sachin S. Vernekar, Dean – FMS Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Director- IMED, Pune; Dr. P. Vatsalaswamy, Director IQAC, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune; Jitendra Patil, Campus Director, Universal College of Engineering; Dr. Sandip Sane, Director, IBMR, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune; Prof. Laxman Kumar Tripathy, Director, SaiBalaji International Institute of Management Sciences; Karun Dube, Head -Business, Intercell; Rakesh Malaviya, Chief Operating Officer, Head Monet-India; Anand Vats, Manager, Monet India Design Center; Murali Krishna, VP, Sales, LeadSquared; Dr. Sanjay Jha, Director (Liberal Arts), Amity University; Dr. Safia Farooqui, Director, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Centre for Online Learning; Dr. Ganesh Rao, Director, Pune Business School; Dr. Debjani Banerjee, Associate Dean & Accreditation Consultant, Member Secretary, IQAC VES Business School; Dr.Tejas B. Vyas, Director, Global Business School, Hubli; Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Principal, Kannada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshnagar, Pune; Dr. Indu Sharma, Director IAQC, MITCON Institute of Management; Prof. Dr. C.M. Sedani, Principal, Padambhushan Vasantdada Patil Institute of Technology, Pune and many more. Ardorcomm Media – Higher Education Awards & EdTech Awards aimed to acknowledge those individuals, educational institutions, and Ed-tech companies that have played a key role in transforming the teaching, learning and employability outcomes. The prestigious award recognized & honoured innovators, trendsetters, and educators in the higher education sector. Key Discussion Points of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Education 4.0 to 5.0: A transformational shift in the education system. Reinventing higher education through the ‘PHYGITAL’ mode of learning. How can the setting up of ‘Digital Universities’ as per Union Budget 2022 help in getting world-class education? Can Distance Learning and MOOCs play a pivotal role in Higher Education in India? Skill development and multidisciplinary approach: A robust education eco-system. How the new age technologies like AI, ML, IoT are changing India’s higher education landscape? Key Highlights of ‘ArdorComm – Higher Education and Edtech Conclave & Awards 2022’: Days: 1 Panel Sessions: 5 Industry Presentations: 7 Speakers: 45+ Delegates & Attendees: 250+ Higher Education Institutes (Universities + Engineering Institutes + B-Schools): 135+ Education Corporate & EdTech Startups: 25+ ‘Ardorcomm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022’ 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 higher education fraternity comprising India’s top

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ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022, Pune, Maharashtra; #HEETpune

ArdorComm Media Group (A Media Start-up) is glad to host ‘HIGHER EDUCATION and EDTECH CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2022’ as the 1st & Biggest ‘Physical Event’ in Pune, Maharashtra on 6th May 2022 (Friday). Featuring Maharashtra as a ‘Higher Education & EdTech Hub’ of the Country. The Summit’s theme will focus on ‘Empowering Higher Education community with Ed-Tech collaboration to voyage from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0’. Maharashtra –The land of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with its rich historic and cultural past, is also known for its good educational infrastructure. As Mumbai is the Financial Capital of the country; Pune is considered the cultural and educational capital of the state, popularly known as the ‘Oxford of East’. Cities like Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Satara, Wardha, etc. are also higher education destinations and are emerging as ‘The Centre of Learning’. This Knowledge forum invites policymakers, higher education leaders, innovators, and Edtech experts to share their experiences, ideas, and accomplishments that have helped the growth of the education community during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will unite under one roof for a mission to co-create, co-learn, and collaborate for Innovation together with growth stakeholders. The conclave will witness who’s who from government, universities, colleges, engineering institutes, B-schools and skill institutions, experts from corporate, EdTech companies & education startups. Deliberating, showcasing & presenting best & next practices in higher, skill & technical education. Technology is a tool to add value and make education more effective. In a scenario where there is a huge transformation in the education sector with the rapid technological advancements, we are gradually transitioning from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0. ArdorComm Media Group, being one of the growing media startups in India, is here to explore the possibilities of innovation in education, the future trends, and the existing scenario to propel necessary discussions between major education, tech, and government stakeholders. Chandan Anand, Founder, CEO & Group Editor of ArdorComm Media Group, emphasized saying, ‘’The goal of Education 5.0 is to transform the current educational system into one that is centered on action and outcomes. Despite repeated attempts to offer proper training, evaluation, and related assistance, the actual figures for employable graduates each year are alarming. As a result, the gap between industry demands versus employable-skilled human capital continues to widen. The transformation shift from Education 4.0 to Education 5.0 is about co-creating the socio-digital ecosystem which could ease the dynamics of teaching-learning-skilling-employing youth (Gen-Z & Millennials).” This much-awaited physical conclave ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave, Pune’ will be graced by the presence of Shri. Suraj Mandhare, IAS, Commissioner (Education), Government of Maharashtra and Shri. Rajesh Patil, IAS, Municipal Commissioner, PCMC & CEO – Pimpri Chinchwad Smart City Ltd, Government of Maharashtra. Eminent speakers, experts, academicians & educators from universities, engineering institutions, B-schools, EdTech & education startups at ‘ArdorComm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave, Pune’ are: Prof. (Dr.) Nitin R. Karmalkar, Vice-Chancellor, Savitribai Phule Pune University; Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, Honeywell Automation Chairman & Founder, 5F World Director, SBI; Dr. Geetali Tilak, Vice-Chancellor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth; Dr. Akhtar H. Rizvi, Rizvi Education Society’s – President & Founder, Rizvi Education Society; Dr. Parin Somani, International Motivational Speaker & Academic Scholar Author, Humanitarian and Philanthropist, TEDx Speaker; Parag Karandikar, Editor, Maharashtra Times, Times Group. The summit will be witnessed by who’s who from the higher education fraternity from pan Maharashtra, Prof. (Dr.) Mangesh T. Karad, Vice-Chancellor, President & Trustee, MAEER & Executive President, MIT Art Design and Technology University, Pune; Sanjay Padode, Founding President and Chancellor, Vijaybhoomi University; Chairman, JAGSOM; Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune; Chetan S Wakalkar, Managing Trustee & Group Director, Indira Group of Institutes, Pune; Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (Ex. Director General, NIELIT MeitY, Gol); Adv. (Mrs.) Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi, Director, Rizvi Education Society; Director, Dr. Akhtar Rizvi Educational Trust; Prof. (Dr.) G.K.Shirude, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Balaji University; Vivek Iyer, Vice President – Asia Pacific. Anthology; Dulles Krishnan, Managing Director Enterprise – India and ANZ, Coursera; Vibha Mahajan, Senior Director, Wiley; Vaibhav Anand, Country Manager – India, ELSA Corporation; Prof. (Dr.) M. M. Salunkhe, Vice-Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University); Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice-Chancellor, Vishwakarma University, Pune; Dr. Sayalee Gankar, Vice-Chancellor, D Y Patil University, Ambi, Pune; Dr. Eknath B. Khedkar, Vice President, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune (ADYP); Dr. Adya Sharma, Director, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune; Gaurav Somani, President Sales, Mastersoft; Arpit Badjatya, CEO & MD, Serosoft Solutions Pvt Ltd; Maunish Pandya, Head- Business Development, Serosoft (Academia ERP); Ashwani Kumar Singh, Head- Branding & Communications, Serosoft (Academia ERP); Dr. Apoorva Palkar, Director- Innovation Incubation & Linkage, Savitribai Phule Pune University; Dr. N. J. Pawar, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune; Dr. Sachin S. Vernekar, Dean – FMS Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Director- IMED, Pune; Jitendra Patil, Campus Director, Universal College of Engineering; Dr. Sandip Sane, Director, IBMR, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune; Prof. Laxman Kumar Tripathy, Director, SaiBalaji International Institute of Management Sciences; Karun Dube, Head -Business, Intercell; Rakesh Malaviya, Chief OperatingOfficer, Head Monet-India Anand Vats, Manager, Monet India Design Center; Murali Krishna, VP, Sales, LeadSquared; Dr. Safia Farooqui, Director, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Centre for Online Learning; Dr. Asmita Dani, Deputy Registrar, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Dr. Sanjay Jha, Director (Liberal Arts), Amity University; Dr. Ganesh Rao, Director, Pune Business School; Dr. Debjani Banerjee, Associate Dean & Accreditation Consultant, Member Secretary, IQAC VES Business School; Dr.Tejas B. Vyas, Director, Global Business School, Hubli; Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Principal, Kannada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshnagar, Pune; Dr. Indu Sharma, Director IAQC, MITCON Institute of Management; and many more. Coursera for Campus is participating as the ‘Presenting partner’ of ‘Ardorcomm- Higher Education and EdTech Conclave & Awards 2022’; Anthology is the Powered by Partner; Serosoft (Academia ERP) Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as the ERP partner; D2L as Ed-tech partner; ELSA as Training and Placement partner. The Associate partners of the event are Eduvacancy, Financepeer, Intercell – Virtual Mentor Network, LeadSquared, MasterSoft,

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What is Metaverse and how will it impact the future workspaces?

The much-anticipated next generation of the Internet, the metaverse, is the latest buzzword in the IT world. It’s a combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), online gaming, social media, and cryptocurrency that promises to deliver an interconnected virtual experience that re-imagines how we engage online in the future. Immersive technology has advanced significantly in recent years. VR environments are becoming more feature-rich, while emerging AR and holographic technologies are seamlessly blending the digital and physical worlds. These technologies are being used by an increasing number of companies, and they will continue to gain traction across industry verticals and around the world. Booming of New Technology The term “metaverse” refers to a virtual environment enhanced by upcoming immersive technologies such as extended reality (a mix of VR, AR, and MR), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and more. It isn’t, however, a brand-new concept. Immersive technologies had already been developed, but their use was limited to internet-based video games and social media in order to improve the quality and immersion of virtual reality environments. The work culture has shifted dramatically in the last two years, with remote and hybrid workspaces becoming the new standard. Metaverse technologies will be used to improve job productivity, provide interactive learning environments, and facilitate virtual reality home tours, among other things. Many businesses are already developing best-in-class Proofs-of-Concept and top-notch development abilities. The Future of Work and the Metaverse The internet and other work-from-home technology helped us stay resilient and preserved business continuity as the COVID-19 pandemic swept industries and devastated economies. Many businesses, such as education, retail, conferencing, and event management, have become technologically intensive. While social separation was in effect, the most evident and fundamental shift that the world witnessed was how people communicated. Physical meetings, conferences, and events came to a halt, with the majority of individuals opting for online video conferencing systems. One of the growing issues in the remote and hybrid work environment is keeping employees interested on online video conferencing platforms for lengthy periods of time. Keeping a large group of people fascinated and engaged on small displays when on virtual calls becomes a difficult task. However, not everyone enjoys appearing on camera. It’s tough to grasp the extent to which each virtual call participant is involved. In addition, practically everyone who used virtual tools during this era will agree that their online meeting times overlapped on certain days or that they did not have enough time to finish the chat. People also complained about screen fatigue and other ailments as a result of spending long periods of time online. These are some of the reasons why businesses are interested in metaverse-based solutions. But how is it different in the metaverse, you might wonder? Work in an Immersive Setting In a world of virtual work, the metaverse promises to deliver new degrees of social interaction, mobility, and collaboration. Metaverse will further revolutionise these industries by introducing virtual reality (VR) wearables that allow people to explore and purchase services through immersive visualisation (without leaving the premise of their homes). Furthermore, computer-generated holography technology is progressing quickly and will soon replace the need for VR headsets, either through the use of virtual viewing windows that create holographic displays from computer images or through the deployment of specially designed holographic pods that project people and images into actual space at events or meetings. Meta is developing haptic (touch) gloves that allow users to interact with 3-D virtual objects and feel sensations such as movement, texture, and pressure. Meta has been in the news for their comprehensive metaverse-centric business ambitions. Technology is removing certain traditional features of the workplace, such as team cooperation, learning and development, and company culture, resulting in the formation of new working patterns.  

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Education 4.0 to 5.0: A transformational shift in the education system

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Education 5.0 is the application of new technologies to deliver more humanised teaching, with an emphasis on students’ social and emotional growth, as well as solutions that improve society’s quality of life. Technology should be beneficial to life in all social arenas, including work, industry, and health care. It’s no different with education, which is the foundation of a person’s upbringing. What is Education 5.0, exactly? We have seen a rise in digital transformation and new technologies in our daily lives during the past few decades. Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), data processing, and other tools have become ingrained in our daily lives and businesses. Humans, not technology, are at the centre of Education 5.0. Its goal is to specify the specific goals that humans must attain as a result of a given learning experience. It’s not about handing out laptops or tablets to every student. It’s not just about bettering infrastructure and connectivity. It’s not about creating digital platforms and tools. Instead, as a general objective, it is about preparing academically, socially, and emotionally robust individuals who are conscious of their health and personal growth. The proper strategic, methodological, and instructional approaches are subsequently implemented. The latter includes, among other things, how to reintroduce drive, creativity, and the joy of learning to students. While digital equipment, infrastructure, and platforms are still important, they serve as enablers rather than as ends in and of themselves. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Life became more digital after the Covid-19 outbreak, and educational institutions were no exception. Online classes and remote learning were no longer trends; they had become the norm, and everyone had to adjust. But, beyond technological equipment, the pandemic highlighted the need to prepare humans for hardship, namely for emotionally intelligent people who understand how to use digital transformation as a vehicle for social transformation. And that is precisely what Education 5.0 is, it’s a chain connecting digital and technology knowledge with human social and emotional abilities in order to enhance well-being. What’s the difference between Education 4.0 and 5.0? Even as we were discussing Education 4.0, the 5.0 chain swept in and obliterated these ideas. The role of technology in education, according to 4.0, is to increase speed, accuracy, and knowledge in instruction. The fundamental aim is to incorporate Industry 4.0 technology into learning and educational institutions, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and gamification. The goal is to align education with technological innovations already in use by society and businesses, as well as to foster more direct engagement with younger generations who can no longer exist without it. Education 5.0 is the result of this concept. It does not reject Education 4.0’s suggestions, but it does bring a more human viewpoint to learning, including social and emotional abilities, in order to promote less environmental effect while improving health and safety. Advantages of Education 5.0 Generation Z now has access to Education 5.0, which is similar to what baby boomers and Generations X and Y have in terms of technical knowledge for professional training. In addition to technical knowledge, educational institutions that can include this feature into their teaching philosophy and management processes can build skills such as: Collaborative projects Improved interpersonal relationships, empathy, and variety tolerance Conflict Resolution techniques Communication that is more fluid All of these real-world abilities are required to thrive in Society 5.0. How can Education 5.0 be used in educational institutions? Education 5.0 can be used in a variety of public and private institutions, from elementary school through graduate school. Furthermore, not only remote learning but also in-person institutions will gain from this. It’s critical to understand that implementing Education 5.0 entails much more than just distance learning. It also necessitates Technology investment in education When it comes to technology, many educational institutions remain stuck in the past. Even though they have management software, pedagogic and administrative activities are often kept distinct. Training the Teachers It isn’t just educational institutions that are behind the times. Many professionals have been left behind and continue to teach in the manner in which they learned at the start of their careers. It is critical for instructors to be trained in this new perspective in order to shift attitudes to Education 5.0. Previously, the emphasis was on developing students’ technical ability; currently, the emphasis is on developing students’ soft skills. Conclusion Education 5.0 is about people, not technology, and it makes use of technology as a tool to bring value and improve efficiency. It’s not about using less or more technology in education; it’s about making informed, responsible decisions while keeping the overall picture in mind. Privacy, ethics, safety, and technology mindfulness are all important parts of Education 5.0. It necessitates a comprehensive strategy to educational transformation that encompasses all necessary elements. The comprehensive approach also entails bringing together all key stakeholder groups, including as governments, education and training providers, industry, supporting structures, the broader community, and, most crucially, learners. This transformational shift in the education sector will bring us and future generations to a bright and sustainable future. Also Read: ArdorComm- Higher Education and EDTECH Conclave & Awards (#HEET Conclave & Awards)

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