Category: Education

Industry Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ hails CU-UP’s initiative, calls the University a “laboratory for nation-building” Unnao: In a landmark step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU-UP) launched ‘Campus Tank’, India’s first university-led startup launchpad, designed to empower young innovators and entrepreneurs. The initiative was inaugurated by Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Minister for Industry Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who lauded the university’s vision and commitment towards shaping India’s innovation landscape. The Campus Tank has been established with a funding pool of USD 6 million…

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New Delhi: In a significant step toward integrating technology into early education, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) will be part of the school curriculum from Class 3 onwards. The initiative aims to nurture essential 21st-century skills among students and encourage responsible, ethical use of technology from a young age. The new curriculum, aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will be…

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When Afghanistan’s Taliban foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in Delhi this week, the visit attracted little media attention. However, beneath the understated diplomacy and courteous handshakes, a significant development was taking place. For the first time since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, India has welcomed a senior Taliban leader publicly. This move wasn’t driven by friendship but by strategic considerations. The geopolitical environment around Afghanistan has changed, and India recognizes that isolation is no longer viable if it wants to safeguard its interests. India had long…

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Lucknow: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, successfully hosted its Business Management Conclave 2025 on the theme “Sustaining Business in a Disruptive World” on Friday at its campus auditorium. The conclave brought together prominent leaders from diverse industries to deliberate on resilience, innovation, and adaptability in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. The day began with a student quiz, followed by the ceremonial lamp lighting and invocation. Dr. Kavita Pathak, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, welcomed the gathering, while Dr. Sushma Vishnani (Dean Academics) initiated the theme of the conclave. Delivering…

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Lucknow: The session titled “From Files to the Pen of Literature” featured distinguished speakers, including senior administrative officer Dr. Hariom, Principal Secretary of Vocational Education and Skill Development; Dr. Ajay Shankar Pandey, former Commissioner of Jhansi Range; and Dr. Sudhakar Adeeb, former Director of Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. During the discussion, Dr. Hariom shared how celebrated writer Anjaan managed to carve out time for writing amid his official duties, maintaining equal proficiency in both Hindi and English. He also spoke about his travel memoirs, particularly his book on the Kailash…

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