Exclusive: Seven key trends to be watched out for India in the QS World University Rankings 2016-17
By Rudra Narayan Sahoo, Mumbai: India is one of largest education systems in the world with a sizable youth population. Further, India contributes significant number students to the international education market. The thirteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings, compiled by global higher education think tank QS Quacquarelli Symonds, which was released this week […]
Read More →19 international students participate at Tata Social Internship 2016 in India
Mumbai: The Tata Social Internship programme provides a unique learning experience to students from some of the world’s best universities in the areas of community development and sustainability. The 2016 edition of the Tata Social Internship culminated with a contingent of 19 international students. The batch of 2016, worked hands-on on the community initiatives of […]
Read More →IAN Incubator and Johnson Matthey launch Cleantech Incubation Programme Season II to support disruptive green technologies
New Delhi: Indian Angel Network (IAN ) Incubator and Johnson Matthey have collaborated again to empower entrepreneur eco-space to take the next step forward as a part of the incubation programme – Cleantech Season II. The programme will encourage entrepreneurs to create innovative and disruptive solutions in the space of clean technologies. With focus on […]
Read More →ICICI Bank launches Software Robotics to drive banking operations
Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics have now touched the Indian Banking sector for the first time as ICICI Bank has introduced ‘Software Robotics’ that emulates human actions to automate and perform repetitive, high volume and time consuming business tasks cutting across multiple applications. ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has become the first in […]
Read More →National Academic Depository: Educational degrees & awards will be stored in a digital depository as like securities depository
New Delhi: A new revolution will sweep across the academic landscape in India, which is would provide benefit to educational institutions, students and employers. The Government of India plans to establish a digital depository of academic awards to be known as National Academic Depository (NAD) on the pattern of securities depository. Maintaining academic awards in […]
Read More →Twin problems such as job gaps and skill gaps hit Diploma graduates in India: Aspiring Minds
New Delhi: Each year around 8 lakh engineering diploma holders graduate in India. However, this entire employable pool of diploma graduates is missed by the knowledge industry, reveals the Aspiring Minds National Employability Report, Diploma, 2016. Diploma graduates have become victim of job gaps and skill gaps along with stiff competition from graduates and regular […]
Read More →IIT Roorkee annual convocation 2016 on 30 September
Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will hold annual convocation ceremony on 30 September 2016 (Friday). Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students will receive degrees on this occasion. A number of research awards will be presented at the Convocation 2016 of IIT Roorkee. The institute has also announced the final list of medal and prizes, […]
Read More →Directo Voyage presents workshop on NLP Driven Leadership on 1-2 October in Mumbai
Mumbai: Leadership skills have always been a key factor in achieving business goals and success in any team or company. Corporate heights have been scaled, and games and battles have been won on the solid backbone of quality leadership. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can be used for enhancing leadership skills. Directo Voyage, Training & Consulting firm […]
Read More →SRM University presents two-day startup mentoring event Slingshot on 10-11 September in Chennai
Chennai: Aaruush, a national techno-management fest of SRM University, has lined many educational and talent discovery events including workshops & lectures, entrepreneurship and fun & cultural activities. On 10 and 11 September 2016, Aaruush presents Slingshot, a national level launchpad and mentoring progamme for startups. This event for startups and innovators covers various stages of […]
Read More →Innoviti Payment appoints Anil Thankachan as Vice President of Human Resources
Bengaluru: Innoviti Payment Solutions, a leading provider of payment automation and credit distribution solutions based in Bengaluru, announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Thankachan as Vice President, Human Resources. The company’s move aims to promote and preserve Innoviti’s winning culture while Building a preferred employer brand. Anil, an alumnus of St. Joseph’s College of Business […]
Read More →ISB collaborates with CAIA for first academic partnership in India for promotion of Alternative Investment Education
Singapore/Hyderabad: The Indian School of Business (ISB), India’s premier B-School, and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global leader in alternative investment education, have announced an academic partnership to promote alternative investment education in India. The partnership, to be executed through the NSE-ISB Trading Lab at ISB, will allow ISB students to have […]
Read More →Career Guru Awards presented to training and placement officers at Aspiring Minds-National Employability Conclave in Vijayawada
Vijayawada: Aspiring Minds, India’s largest player in the field of employability assessment, successfully organized National Employability Conclave in Vijayawada, the second such conclave of the FY2016-17, held on 2 September 2016 at The Gateway Hotel, Vijayawada. The NEC saw large participation from over 70 Training and Placement leaders, top management of the colleges/universities and corporations […]
Read More →The President addresses the first convocation of NIT Delhi
New Delhi: The President of India Mr Pranab Mukherjee attended the first convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi today (7 September 2016) in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, he said that its maiden convocation is an important milestone for NIT Delhi. Despite operating from a transit campus, it has made best […]
Read More →Two day Job Fair for Divyangjans is inaugurated, thirty companies at the job fair
New Delhi: Two days Job Fair for Divyangjans organized by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment was inaugurated by Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Mr Thaarwarchand Gehlot here today (7 September 2016). The Fair has been organized from 7th to 8th September 2016 at Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Handicapped (VRCH), Plot No.-9-11, Karkardooma, […]
Read More →Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai represent 75% of healthcare startups in India: Craft Driven Market Research
New Delhi: With India has emerged as the hub of startup activities, many young entrepreneurs have emerged in the country and have brought advanced technologies in different sectors and industries. One of the most sought sector these days is healthcare. Delhi/NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai are the cities with 75% of start-ups in healthcare sector. Other […]
Read More →MyKind Of Job.com crosses a milestone with one lakh Flexi Job seekers
Mumbai: MyKindOfJob.com, a pioneer in the flexible jobs space, has achieved a milestone by signing up with over 500 employers and crossing the mark of one lakh registered flexi job seekers. Capitalising its first mover advantage in the thematic Flex Jobs space and surging demand for flexi jobs, the flexi-jobs specialist job portal, MyKindOfJob is […]
Read More →Top ten global trends in The QS World University Rankings 2016-17
By Rudra Narayan Sahoo, Mumbai: The Thirteen edition of The QS World University Rankings is released globally on Tuesday (6 September 2016). There are many surprises and new trends in the global education systems are visible in the latest global ranking table. Spanning from the impact of Brexit on the UK and major shake in […]
Read More →FLAME University’s Library is the first international branch of Library of Mistakes Edinburgh
Pune: FLAME University, the pioneer in Liberal Arts Education in India, recently announced its association with the Library of Mistakes, Edinburgh a charitable venture founded to promote the study of financial history. This is the first ever international association of the Library of Mistakes, Edinburgh, founded by the renowned market historian, Mr. Russell Napier. Library […]
Read More →Wiley and Edvancer introduce a globally recognized certification in Big Data & Hadoop
Mumbai: Edvancer, online education provider, has partnered with, Wiley, global provider of content-enabled solutions, to launch a new globally recognized certification in Big data and Hadoop. The Wiley-Edvancer Certified Big Data Expert course is specially designed for IT professionals, engineering & computers students looking to gain relevant skill-sets and get jobs in the big data […]
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