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CGBSE Class 10, 12 toppers will be rewarded with “helicopter rides” by the Chhattisgarh Board

/ Education Community

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has devised a novel approach for rewarding students. The state government has decided to reward all of this year’s Board toppers with a free helicopter ride. The Board will soon announce the results on the official website, cgbse.nic.in. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel recently announced this reward at a press conference. “To motivate students, toppers of class 10 and 12 of their regions will be given a free helicopter ride. This will also motivate other students of their region and will give a flight to their dreams,” he stated in Hindi. “I have full faith that if our students get some unique motivation and if a unique reward is set for them, then their desire to succeed will also increase,” a report by PTI quoted the CM. The board examination for class 12 was held between 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. from March 2 to March 30, 2022. Board exams for class 10 were held between 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. from March 3 to March 23, 2022. There has been no official confirmation of the announcement of class 10 and 12 results. Students should check the official website of the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education — cgbse.nic.in — on a frequent basis to ensure that they do not miss any results-related announcements.

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Eris Lifesciences acquires Oaknet Healthcare for 650cr

/ Health & Wellness Community

Eris Lifesciences Ltd, a branded formulations manufacturer, acquired a 100 percent stake in Mumbai-based Oaknet Healthcare Private Ltd for Rs 650 crore on Tuesday. Oaknet Healthcare specialises in dermatology formulations. Oaknet Healthcare will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eris as a result of the acquisition, which will be executed through a share purchase agreement. Eris’ foray into the dermatological segment will be aided by the acquisition, which will allow the company to expand its portfolio, expand its market reach and penetration, and boost its segment ranking. Oaknet Healthcare offers products in dermatology, gynaecology, pain management, nutrition, cardiology, and diabetes, among other segments. “As Oaknet Healthcare becomes part of the Eris Group, it provides us with a robust growth platform in the areas of dermatology and cosmetology,” said Amit Bakshi, CMD, Eris Lifesciences. We are confident that the transaction will create long-term value for our shareholders, in line with the Strides and Zomelis acquisitions.” Eris now has a portfolio of leading dermatological and women’s health brands from Oaknet Healthcare. Oaknet specialises in the production of skincare goods such as moisturisers and anti-fungal creams, among others. “The acquisition of Oaknet brings marquee brands like Cosvate and Cosmelite into the Eris portfolio,” said Krishnakumar V, executive director and chief operating officer of Eris Lifesciences Ltd. We expect to bring to bear multiple value creation levers including in-house manufacturing, new product launches, expansion of field force productivity and enhancement of operational efficiency.” Source: TNN

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UPSC has released the exam calendar for 2023, CSE prelims scheduled for May 28

/ Education Community

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the exam schedule for the year 2023. On May 28, the preliminary UPSC civil services exam will be held. Candidates can obtain the calendar by going to upsc.gov.in, the UPSC’s official website. Civil Services Preliminary Exam will be held on May 28, 2023, according to UPSC Calendar 2023, and notice will be issued on February 1, 2023. The deadline for applications is February 21. Unforeseen situations may cause exam dates to alter. The UPSC India Engineering Services (IES) Preliminary Exam 2023 will take place on February 19, with the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam taking place on June 24. The exams for the National Defense Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy (NA) will take place on April 16. The exam calendar lists the name of the UPSC test that will be held in 2023, as well as the notification date, the application deadline, and the exam date. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be required to sit for the main exam. The Civil Services (Main) Exam 2023 will start on September 15 and will last five days. Meanwhile, the Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam 2023 starts on November 26 and will last ten days.

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Karnataka’s 60 industrial projects are expected to generate over 8,000 jobs

/ Human Resource Community

The Karnataka government has authorised over 60 industrial projects worth Rs 2,465.94 crore, which are likely to employ more than 8,575 people in the state. The 131st State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) has approved ten major large and medium-sized industrial projects totalling more than Rs 50 crore in investment. Around 3,190 individuals will be able to rely on them for a living. The committee also gave its approval to 49 new projects worth more than Rs 15 crore and less than Rs 50 crore. In Karnataka, these initiatives, valued Rs 938.61 crore, will create jobs for 5,385 people. Another Rs 5 crore project was also approved. A total of 60 projects with a combined investment of Rs 2,465.94 crore and employment potential of 8,575 individuals received approval. At the most recent SLSWCC conference (the 130th), 48 projects were approved, with the potential to employ nearly 6,393 people. Earlier this month, during the 58th State High Level Clearance Committee meeting, the state government approved industrial projects worth Rs 11,495.4 crore that have the potential to create around 46,984 employment. The Siddhasiri Souharada Sahakari Niyamit’s project, which will cost over Rs 360 crore, the Goodrich Aerospace Services project, which will cost over Rs 250 crore, and the Shree Cement project, which will cost around Rs 150 crore, are among the most recent projects to receive clearance.

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India will be the official country of honour at the Cannes Film Market

/ Media Entertainment & Art Community

The official country of honour for the Cannes Film Market will be India, which will take place from May 17 to May 25. In honour of the country’s 75th year of independence, which also happens to be the 75th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, a brand-new restoration of Indian cinema legend Satyajit Ray’s rare film Pratidwandi will be screened in an exclusive screening at the film gala. According to the festival’s press release, Pratidwandi is being restored as part of the National Film Heritage Mission, a project spearheaded by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Prime Focus Technologies in Mumbai handled the restoration, and acclaimed Indian cinematographer Sudeep Chatterjee supervised the grading. The National Film Archive of India (NFDC) presents the restored version. Apart from Pratidwandi, a completely new 4K restoration of the Hollywood classic Singin’ In The Rain will be shown. The Boulevard de la Croisette will host a screening of the 1952 Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen picture, which chronicles the transition from silent to talkies. At the event, the Indian film Thampu (The Circus Tent), directed by Aravindan Govindan in 1978, will receive its Restoration World Premiere. Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has already been announced as a member of the competition jury for the festival’s upcoming edition, alongside prominent names like actor-filmmaker Rebecca Hall and Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi. Padukone is a member of the eight-member jury that will award the coveted Palme d’Or to one of the 21 films in competition during the closing ceremony. She is most known for her films Piku, Padmaavat, and Gehraiyaan, as well as the Hollywood project xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. Source: PTI

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PM Modi addresses the Indian diaspora in Berlin, emphasizes the importance of following the mantra of “minimum government, maximum governance.”

/ Governance Community

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that whenever the world is confronted with a crisis, India comes forward with a solution. He referred to it as New India’s strength. Mr Modi said there is a need to follow the mantra of minimum government and maximum governance while speaking to the Indian community in Berlin, Germany, last night. He emphasised that a country improves when its citizens strive proactively to improve it. He also asserted that he is lowering government burdens and allowing citizens to guide the new India. On the first part of his trip to three European countries, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Germany yesterday. Addressing the Indian diaspora, Mr Modi stated that reform requires political will. He noted that India now has 68 thousand startups, up from 200 to 400 eight years ago. He claims that India now not only possesses a large number of unicorns, but is also transforming them into Decacorns. According to the Prime Minister, India’s GST collections for the month of April set a new high of 1.68 lakh crore rupees, demonstrating the power of one nation, one tax. He compared India’s current vocal for local campaigns to the Swadeshi Movement during the country’s independence struggle. Prime Minister Modi co-chaired a Business Round Table in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz earlier in the day. The Prime Minister emphasised the broad-based changes that his government has implemented in his remarks. He invited business leaders to invest in India’s youth. High-ranking government officials as well as selected CEOs from both sides attended the event. Climate cooperation, supply chains, research, and development were among the topics discussed.

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Skill India to upskill 4000 ISRO technical staffs in next 5 years

/ Human Resource Community

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to upskill the technical workforce at the Department of Space (DOS). The initiative would establish a formal framework for short-term courses that will provide training for the skill development and capacity building of ISRO technical professionals in India’s space sector, in accordance with industry requirements. Around the next five years, over 4000 ISRO technical staff would be taught under the programme. The training will take place at the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) in Bangalore, Chennai, Calicut, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, which are all run by MSDE. The training program’s goal is to improve the technical skills of diverse technical professionals working in ISRO centres and units under DOS. MSDE’s state-of-the-art training institutes across the country will provide training in specialised disciplines to improve employees’ skill sets in line with the latest industry trends and requirements. According to the MoU, ISRO will collaborate with MSDE and the affiliated NSTI to develop a detailed training calendar, curriculum, and syllabus to meet the program’s larger goals. ISRO would give the participants with their training equipment. MSDE will establish labs, workshops, classrooms, specimens, and other training facilities in cooperation with the Capacity Building Programme Office (CBPO) to efficiently carry out the programme at identified NSTI. MSDE will be in charge of the program’s overall management and complete supervision in order to ensure its successful execution. “These training programmes will enable technical personnel to embrace and augment cutting-edge technology, thereby elevating India’s standing in the space domain,” said Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, MSDE. The MoU was signed by Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary MSDE and S. Somanath, secretary Department of Space/ Chairman ISRO, in the presence of TVLN Rao, RD, RDSDE, Karnataka; Kumarvel, DD, RDSDE, Karnataka; Parveen Kumar, DD, DGT; C Ravi, director, CFI, DGT; Manish Gupta, assistant director, MSDE; N. Sudheer Kumar, director, CBPO, ISRO; and Nishant Kumar, deputy director, ISRO. The same will be valid for a period of five years.

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VP Naidu backs education in local language, says National Education Policy a ‘game changer’

/ Education Community

Despite continuous claims of the Centre imposing Hindi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu backed education in the mother tongue. Naidu, speaking at Delhi University’s centenary celebrations, stressed that the local language must be the primary means of communication in administration and judiciary. “Every gazette notification and government order should be in the local or native language so that the common man understands it,” he added. Naidu also praised the NEP-2020’s emphasis on providing basic education in the mother tongue. When the policy is implemented in schools and colleges, Naidu says it will be a game changer and revolutionise the Indian educational landscape. Last month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sparked outrage when he remarked that citizens from other states should interact in Hindi. Following response from numerous non-Hindi-speaking states, Shah reiterated that Hindi, not the local language, should take the role of English. At the 37th Parliamentary Official Language Committee meeting, Shah stated that 70 percent of the Union Cabinet agenda is written in Hindi, and that Prime Minister Modi has opted to run the government in Hindi. The Vice President also called for expanding higher education to rural areas while also ensuring that it is accessible and equitable. He stated that equal access to education was vital for human development, nation building, and the creation of a prosperous global future. Naidu said the ultimate goal of research should be to make people’s lives happier and more comfortable, emphasising the need of colleges coming up with novel ideas to address society’s challenges. He also cited India, which has the world’s largest youth population, as an example of how human resources may be harnessed for nation-building. Naidu also highlighted his desire for Indian universities to be among the top ten universities in the world, and urged all stakeholders to work together to achieve this goal. He also noted that education was not solely for the purpose of gaining employment, but also for the purpose of expanding one’s knowledge and enlightenment. He went on to say that education is a lifelong process that does not finish with the acquisition of a degree.

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India’s Covid positivity rate past 1 per cent again after two months

/ Health & Wellness Community

According to data published on Monday by the Union Health Ministry, India’s Covid case positivity rate surpassed 1% for the first time in over two months, as the country saw a single-day increase of 3,157 infections and 26 fatalities. According to the data, the increase boosted the country’s entire Covid tally to 4,30,82,345 cases and 5,23,869 deaths. The number of active cases increased by 408 in a 24-hour period to 19,500, according to figures updated at 8 a.m. After a little more than two months, the daily positivity increased to 1.07 percent, according to the ministry. On February 27, it was at 1.11 percent. According to the health ministry, the weekly positivity rate was 0.70 percent. The percentage of all coronavirus tests that yield a positive result is referred to as the positivity rate. A greater positive rate indicates that the virus is spreading more quickly. With the additional 26 fatalities reported, the death toll has now risen to 5,23,869, with 21 of them from Kerala alone. Active cases account for only 0.05 percent of all infections. The COVID-19 recovery rate in the country was 98.74 percent, according to the health ministry. The number of persons who have recovered from the disease has risen to 4,25,38,976, with a 1.22 percent case fatality rate. The total number of doses given out in the country as part of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort has surpassed 189.23 crore. On August 7, 2020, India’s COVID-19 tally surpassed 20 lakh, followed by 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5, and 50 lakh on September 16. On December 19, it exceeded the one-crore mark. On May 4, India passed the two-crore mark, and on June 23, it passed the three-crore mark. Kerala has 21 new fatalities, Odisha has two, while Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal each have one. So far, the country has reported 5,23,869 deaths, including 1,47,843 in Maharashtra, 69,068 in Kerala, 40,102 in Karnataka, 38,025 in Tamil Nadu, 26,175 in Delhi, 23,508 in Uttar Pradesh, and 21,202 in West Bengal. More than 70% of deaths, according to the health ministry, were caused by comorbidities. “Our figures are being reconciled with (those of) the Indian Council of Medical Research,” the ministry wrote on its website, adding that the state-by-state distribution of figures is still being verified and reconciled. Source: PTI

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

/ Blogs, Education Community

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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