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Eprashala Connects AI-Powered Learning, Digital Knowledge and Rural Education to Build an Inclusive Future

27Oct

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Eprashala Connects AI-Powered Learning, Digital Knowledge and Rural Education to Build an Inclusive Future

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], October 27: As technology continues to influence how students learn, access to quality educational resources remains an important challenge. Language differences, limited digital infrastructure and inconsistent internet connectivity can affect how learners access information and understand complex subjects. Eprashala, an Indian education technology organisation founded by Dr. Pramod Shinde, is working to address these challenges through an integrated ecosystem combining artificial intelligence, digital classroom technology and multilingual knowledge resources.With more than 16 years of experience in rural and government-school education, Eprashala has developed its approach around the practical needs of students and teachers. Its initiatives include Dhwani ...

SRH University Commences Winter Semester 2026-27, Welcoming Indian Students to Practice-Oriented Education in Germany

26Oct

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SRH University Commences Winter Semester 2026-27, Welcoming Indian Students to Practice-Oriented Education in Germany

1000+ students from India join over 100+ accredited English-taught programmes across business, engineering, technology, psychology, health, design and other disciplines.Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26: SRH University, a leading private university in Germany, has commenced its Winter Semester 2026/27, welcoming students from India and other international markets across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With growing interest among Indian students in international education that combines academic learning with practical experience, the German university continues to offer programmes designed to help students build industry-relevant skills and prepare for careers in an increasingly globalised workplace.The new semester spans disciplines including Business an...

MET Institute of Mass Media Launches 4-Month Diploma in SFX and Prosthetic Makeup in Collaboration with Kryolan

26Oct

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MET Institute of Mass Media Launches 4-Month Diploma in SFX and Prosthetic Makeup in Collaboration with Kryolan

Mr Pankaj Bhujbal, Mrs Vishakha Bhujbal, Dr Priya Menon Nair and others at the launch of MET IMM’s Diploma in SFX and Prosthetic Makeup with Kryolan.Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26: To address the growing demand for specialised character design and realistic visual effects across film, television, OTT platforms, theatre, and advertising, the MET Institute of Mass Media (MET IMM) has officially launched a comprehensive four-month Diploma in SFX and Prosthetic Makeup. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Beauty with Creativity – Makeup School, powered by Kryolan, the programme offers students a dedicated pathway to mastering the technical and artistic nuances of special effects makeup.Transforming Vision into Reality: Hands-On LearningUnlike standard cosmetic c...

Karnavati University hosts Gandhinagar edition of GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit

22Oct

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Karnavati University hosts Gandhinagar edition of GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit

The event featured startup pitches, expert sessions, and discussions on hardware innovation, AI, and investment opportunitiesGandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 22: Startup founders, investors, industry representatives, government officials and academics came together at Karnavati University on Friday for the Gandhinagar edition of GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit on Friday. The summit focused on emerging technology opportunities, deep-tech innovation, indigenous hardware development, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and ways to connect startups with industry and investment.Organised by Karnavati University and Karnavati Innovation & Incubation Foundation in collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the summ...

Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society Takes 284 Students on an 8-Day Learning Journey Across India Under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’

22Oct

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Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society Takes 284 Students on an 8-Day Learning Journey Across India Under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 22: Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society took 284 students from its schools to, an eight-day Educational Experiential Learning Journey across states all over India. Held in the spirit of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) campaign, the journey aimed to connect classroom learning with real-world experience for students of Grades VI–XII. Through direct observation, exploration and interaction, students discovered India’s diversity across its heritage, culture, history and geography.The journey followed a structured framework built around ten learning lenses. Each lens helped students explore a different side of a state’s identity, from history, architecture and geography to language, literature, traditions, music, cuisine and tourism. The fr...

Hillarys, a Hunter Douglas Group Company, Enters India to Disrupt the Rs 10,000-Crore Window Coverings Market

21Oct

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Hillarys, a Hunter Douglas Group Company, Enters India to Disrupt the Rs 10,000-Crore Window Coverings Market

New Delhi [India], October 21: Hillarys, a Hunter Douglas Group company with over 50 years of international heritage in the UK, is introducing a new approach to India’s window-covering market. Traditionally driven by physical stores and fragmented service experiences, the INR 10,000 crore category is evolving as consumers seek greater convenience, personalisation and expert guidance. As India’s first direct-to-consumer (DTC) window-covering brand, Hillarys aims to address this shift through a service-led model that brings design consultation, customisation and installation directly to customers’ homes.At the core of this model is a shop-at-home (SAH) experience that combines digital convenience with personalised design assistance. Customers begin their journey online, where a virtual d...

Parent Workshop: eduVelocity to shift focus from academic pressure to children’s health

21Oct

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Parent Workshop: eduVelocity to shift focus from academic pressure to children’s health

New Delhi [India], October 21: After addressing academic pressure, digital habits, teenage confidence, and parent-child communication through five workshops this year, education consultants eduVelocity Global is shifting its focus to children’s physical and mental well-being, with a new parenting workshop scheduled for November 29, 2026.Titled “Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds”, the upcoming session will feature Dr Malini Dave (a Toronto-based practicing pediatrician and past president of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario) as the key speaker, bringing attention to an aspect of children’s development that often receives less consideration amid academic expectations and the pursuit of examination results.The workshop marks the sixth session in eduVelocity’s parenting...

Ashoka University Admissions: A Complete Guide to the Undergrad Application Process, AAA, SAT, and OSE

21Oct

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Ashoka University Admissions: A Complete Guide to the Undergrad Application Process, AAA, SAT, and OSE

New Delhi [India], October 21: For students aspiring to study at Ashoka University, securing admission involves more than strong school grades. The university’s undergraduate admissions process evaluates academic performance, intellectual curiosity, written communication, aptitude and the ability to articulate ideas. Understanding each component early can help applicants prepare more strategically and present a stronger case for admission.With applications for the 2027 undergraduate intake open, here is what students and parents need to know about Ashoka’s admissions process, assessment requirements and preparation options.Understanding the Ashoka University Application ProcessAshoka follows a holistic admissions approach, considering applicants in the context of their academic...

Is Journalism and Mass Communication a Good Career? What AAFT Noida Graduates Actually Do Next

19Oct

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Is Journalism and Mass Communication a Good Career? What AAFT Noida Graduates Actually Do Next

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19: Is journalism and mass communication a good career? Yes, but not in the way most guides describe. The field has grown far past the TV reporter image. At AAFT Noida, graduates move into newsrooms, digital media, PR and content roles, and the BJMC course at AAFT Noida (a three-year BA in Journalism and Mass Communication) opens all these lanes after 12th, not just one.Journalism today is bigger than the evening news. It runs across TV, print, digital, radio and brand media. So the honest answer to the career question is layered. Some graduates report the news. Many others build careers around it.AAFT Noida, the Asian Academy of Film & Television’s campus at Noida Film City in Delhi NCR, offers the three-year BA in Journalism and Ma...

WPU-Goa Expands its Academic Offerings with Doctoral Programmes

19Oct

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WPU-Goa Expands its Academic Offerings with Doctoral Programmes

“A doctoral degree is not just a qualification. It is an opportunity to learn something new, discover new ideas and make a positive difference to society. Remember, a good researcher does not simply ask what is already known. A good researcher tries to discover what more can be done.”Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the doctoral programmes at WPU-GOA.Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Managing Trustee, MAEER’s MIT, and Executive President, MAEER’s MIT, WPU-GOA and MIT World Peace University, was also present on the occasion.With a focus on improving research, innovation and scholarship, WPU-GOA inaugurated its doctoral programmes at a ceremony attended by experts from academia, scientific research, government and industr...