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Orchids The International School Unveils Largest Horticulture Facility at Bachupally

Hyderabad, 17 April 2023: Orchids The International School Inaugurated the largest Polyhouse facility and a New Auditorium at its Bachupally branch.

The horticulture curriculum is titled ‘Little Green Fingers’. It will be taught to students from Grade 1 to 10 and will include both theory and practical classes. The students of each grade will have one class per week to learn about different aspects of horticulture.

The chief guest did a campus tour and interacted with the students and said “Students at Orchids The International School are highly talented and they are getting a good opportunity to observe, explore and learn such unique concepts like horticulture and robotics, which brings holistic development of the child and helps to build a confident personality. This is the first school in the city to open such a large-scale playhouse and I am happy to extend my support to this unique initiative.

While speaking about the program, Dr. N Aruna Rao, Principal, Orchids The International School, Bachupally said, “We aim to nurture a sense of sustenance and conservation among the students. The horticulture curriculum is a step in that direction. Apart from learning the science behind the growth of plants, children will also learn to harvest these plants and sell them in the market through our budding Farmer’s market. This gives them dual benefits of learning horticulture along with financial literacy curriculum. We are getting an overwhelming response from children as well as parents for our horticulture initiative.”

Adhering to the NEP 2020 norms, Orchids The International School is the first school in Hyderabad to implement horticulture as part of its curriculum. The playhouse at the Bachupally branch covers a land area of 1000 sq. ft. The students of each grade will have one class per week to learn about different aspects of horticulture. Students will be taught to monitor and maintain the horticulture setup. The course has been divided. into 10% theoretical and 90% practical learning. The students will also be taught to monitor and maintain the horticulture setup.

The school chain has collaborated with special science teachers and technical gardeners for the implementation of the curriculum. Students will also get to experience vegetation such as climbers, creepers, shrubs herbs, medicine plants, taproots, and fibrous root plants. Through the curriculum, they will also get the opportunity to learn about modern farming methods, the preparation of manure, usage of weedicides and insecticides as pest control.

Speaking openly about periods is no more taboo, Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi tells Govt school girls

Hyderabad, April 10, 2023….. Speaking about periods openly is no more taboo, Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi tells NBT Nagar, Govt High School for Girls.

Let us shun old ways of managing periods. You must change along with changing times. Use sanitary pads. Pay attention to personal hygiene. Periods are a natural and biological process. And every girl goes through this process. Pain is also attached to Periods. You must face it and you must also attend School, she said while addressing 100 plus girls of the school.

Earlier Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, the Mayor of Hyderabad inaugurated the Sanitary Pads Vending Machine and an Incinerator along with Ms. Ritu Shah, Chairperson of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO). Later she distributed pads to girls.

FLO under its ‘Sustain her health’ initiative donated both machines and pads. They will continue to provide pads free of cost for the benefit of the girls.

No one should skip school due to periods or periods related to pain, or uneasiness. Education is also equally important, said Ritu Shah while addressing the girls.

Later Dr. Sweta Agarwal spoke about menstrual hygiene, Physical Wellness, and Ms. Kanika Jain about Mental Wellness.

Dr. Sweta Agarwal told them to follow three rules of periods. One is to pay utmost importance to hygiene. Two always use sanitary pads. Three is to dispose of used pads hygienically.

No one needs to feel shy talking about periods. She asked them if they watched the Padman movie, and if not asked them to watch it. Please talk openly, she told them. She told them to eat such fruits which contain a lot of water such as Water Melon, Cucumber, etc.

Ms. Kanika Jain while talking about Mental Wellness I am sure you all are prone to menstrual-related stress, which is normal. You need to learn to cope with it, she told them. She suggested some home remedies. And asked them to use medicine when the pain becomes unbearable sometimes. She also told them to play outdoor sports to deal with stress.

Anita Headmistress of the school also participated in the function.

KL Deemed-to-be-University Secures Record Placements Offers for its Students in Top Corporates

Hyderabad, April 10, 2023: KL Deemed to be University, one of India’s leading private universities organized its placement success meet 2023 at its KLH Hyderabad Campus on 8th April for the graduating students of the B.Tech, MBA & BBA courses. The event was graced by Shri Kale Yadaiah, MLA, Chevalla, Telangana. The meet was also studded by eminent industry experts including Mrs. Parveen Ahmed, Regional Head, Talent Acquisition, TCS, Mr. Krishna Gollapudi, Executive Vice President, LTI Mind Tree, and Mr. Ranganath Kondapaly, Principal Scientist, Microsoft who were present to encourage the students. To celebrate this incredible moment, the campus also witnessed the gracious presence of Senior Management, University Officials, faculty members, students, and their parents who gathered to celebrate the success and hard work of the students.

During the current academic year, 300 companies visited the campuses and enrolled 2,810 students for job opportunities. Setting the benchmark, a total of 4,334 placements with multiple offers were received with an average CTC of Rs. 8.1 lakhs per annum. The highest package was secured from Amazon with a CTC of Rs. 44 lakhs per annum and a stipend of Rs. 13.8 lakhs per annum and four of our students have received the offer. Google, Microsoft, Cisco, JP Morgan, Service Now, Silicon Labs, Optum, Sneider Electric, Amazon, Philips, Siemens, and Intel were among the premium recruiters who participated in the current academic year. Prominent recruiters who offered in large numbers were TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Wipro, L & T Mindtree, Cognizant, Accenture, and Capgemini.

Celebrating the pride moment as the placement season has approached a successful close, Er. Koneru Satyanarayana, Chancellor, KL Deemed to be University said, “We are proud of our students for their dedication to make a prestigious place in this competitive world. The dedicated efforts of students, teachers, and other mentors who worked towards growth bore fruit as the university’s brightest shone has got placed in some of the most esteemed companies. The celebration to mark the occasion, served not just to appreciate the students, but to honor the dedicated people who helped them succeed in their career progression. I convey my heartfelt congratulations to the students and extend best wishes to the parents, career advisors, professors, and other mentors.

Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, Vice President, KL Deemed to be University said, “We are delighted to see that most of our students have already secured placements in notable companies. To ensure the successful placement of our 2024 graduating batch, we have already commenced specialized training sessions including soft skills training, and technical and subject-specific certifications. To up-skill their domain knowledge and administer their progress, assessment tests are regularly conducted to ensure that they are up-to-date and industry-ready. We look forward to seeing our students accomplish great things in the future”

With the aim of providing better opportunities, KL Deemed University has provided a total number of 2,676 summer internships in various companies to their management students. A total of 269 internships have been provided to final-year engineering students and 914 offers have been provided through internship cum placement mode.

All the placed B Tech, BBA, and MBA students, along with their parents and family members attended the event. The Placed students received Mementoes and Certificates from Distinguished Guests and cherished the success of their placements with a memorable lifetime event. The event also embellished the Top 20 students who received multiple placement offers along with awards for their achievements.

The event witnessed the presence of Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice Chancellor, KL Deemed to be University, Dr. A Ramakrishna, Principal, Engineering, KLH Hyderabad Campus, Deans from the Department of Placements, Skill Development, Admissions, and MHS program, besides other University senior officials to celebrate the occasion.

Green Heart Competition: A Student-Led Initiative for Plastic Waste Management and Environmental

The color RED is synonymous with the heart. Then why Green Heart? This green heart competition was conducted especially for Mother Earth. Before I tell you What is Green Heart Competition? I would like to share what is the inspiration behind this. It was a question that my son asked me. He was preparing for his TED ED speech. The topic was creating an interactive worksheet for segregating plastic from the source. He researched found the 5 R’s – refuse, reduces, reuses, repurposes, and recycle. The question was about the plastic that comes in packed food items like milk, flour, biscuit, Maggi, etc we cannot refuse, reduce, reuse, or repurpose as students. Even this plastic is not accepted by vendors for recycling. As a student, if I want to stop plastic from going to landfill what should be done?

My son’s curiosity and observation led to the existence of the GREEN HEART Competition. So we decided the steps on how can we make it possible

1) Plastic should be segregated from the source – this will reduce the plastic going into landfills.
2) Easy Storage – Once segregated, clean the plastic, then start stuffing it in plastic bottles. Stuffing should be very tight. squeezing plastic without leaving any space for air even. Making it an ECO-BRICK.
3) Easy disposal – Once the eco-bricks are made. They would be collected and handed over to KESAV SITA Foundation which converts the plastic into eco-fuel.

This was end to end solution of the plastic when collected at the source and converted into fuel. The challenge is the collection of plastic at the source. Answering my son’s question we launched Green Heart Competition. Students need to prepare the eco-bricks. Submit them to the school. Students who make a high number of eco-bricks would be rewarded. This is a habit-formation step. A complete month was given to make the eco-bricks.

Schools like Suyog Sunderji Wisdom School Wagholi, PDA’s English Medium School, Akrudi, Trinity International School, Yewalewadi, Maher NGO, Swasaya Foundation, Zilla Parishad School – Janta Vidyalaya, a small rural school in a remote village called Rakshaswadi in Daund District participated in this competition. More than 500 Students have participated. We were able to collect plastic of more than 120kg.

Few people like Mita Banerjee, and Headmaster Shingade from Janta Vidyalaya create the hallmark of serving Mother Earth. There is a ritual in this school. Every Friday students need to collect plastic from their nearby villages and submit it to school. To date, this school has collected more than 200kg of plastic. They have actually made it a lifestyle for their students. Every month these students collect and send it to school. From school either Mitaji or from Kesav Sita Foundation or any tempo from the village bring these bottles to Pune. They are finally given for conversion into fuel.

I am so grateful to Megha Chandvankar ma’am and Geeta Malkhani ma’am from Suyog Sunderji Wisdom School, Rupali Dhamdhere ma’am from Trinity International School, Priti Dabade Ma’am From PDEA’s English Medium School, Mr. Mangesh Pol from Maher NGO, and Ms. Shilpa from Swasya for encouraging children to become the building block in making the mother earth greener.

I am also grateful to Er. Ravishankar from IDYM for giving me an opportunity to speak at the global platform about the initiative in International Environment Protection and Awareness IEPAC 2023 conference.

Now are making this Green Heart Competition into Green Heart Campaign for throughout the year. Let us make the lifestyle of future generations segregate plastic at source. If the young generation is aware, trained, and molded in a decade we would have cooler Earth. Let’s join hands together for a greater purpose with small baby steps making changes at the grass root level.

Former Secretary, School Education, Govt of India, Mr Anil Swarup, inaugurates ‘IPTTA-Fest

Hyderabad, April 10th, 2023: The one-day ‘IPTTA-Fest – 10’, hosted by IPTTA – Integrated Preschool Teachers Training Academy, was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Anil Swarup, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, School Education, Govt. of India; Founder Chairman, Nexus of Good and author of the bestseller ‘Not Just a Civil Servant’; today at the State Gallery of Fine Arts, Madhapur. Guest of Honour Ms. Sultana Moidu, a renowned early childhood education expert; graced the occasion. Ms. Sonal Andrews, Director and founder of IPTTA; fifty aspiring candidates graduating from IPTTA, school principals, teachers from various schools, and inquisitive parents, were present on the occasion.

IPTTA-Fest is a unique exhibition of innovative teaching aids for pre-primary and primary teachers and all other stakeholders of Early Childhood Education. Teaching aids primarily help children to grasp and develop prerequisite skills and learn difficult-to-comprehend concepts with an element of fun. Teaching aids make classrooms more interactive, children more attentive, and enhance their brain development during early years. The Aids are made from indigenous material, with multipurpose utility, and could be used at different levels.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Anil Swarup said, I am so glad at the work IPTTA is doing here. What IPTTA is doing is very essential for school education in this country. Something which is now being recognized in the National Educational Policy is that the development of the child in the initial years is extremely important, something which was ignored earlier, but is being addressed now. But organizations like IPTTA are providing teachers who are capable and trained to teach something which not everyone can do, but I am glad that IPTTA is doing that through its training. My hope and wish is that this model they set up gets scaled and more and more teachers get benefitted from the training that is given here. In India, there is no dearth of ideas but for that idea to fructify and sustain for a period of time it has to overcome several challenges and that’s a tough job. But its people like you who keep telling us, that despite all these constraints if things can happen, we can also make them happen. That’s the source for inspiration to meet with performers and deliverers like you. I am glad that I am here with you people, I made a round of the exhibition and see some phenomenal work being done. You are touching upon a very crucial aspect of school education. One thing I understood is that the brain of a child gets made in the first six or seven years and fortunately the new education policy focuses on developing the mind of a young child and that’s what you are also doing. My only desire is that the good work you are doing gets to be known and others tend to replicate what you are doing here, because the ultimate objective should be scaling the good work.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonal Ravi Andrews said, Teaching aids can play a crucial role in facilitating learning and making it more interactive and engaging for children. By using teaching aids, teachers create a more dynamic learning environment that caters to different learning styles and abilities. IPTTA-Fest is showcasing some innovative ways of teaching difficult concepts, simplifying the entire learning process to be in sync with the child’s perspective, thus enabling the kid to comprehend easily. Children have a short attention span, teachers can grab and prolong their attention through interesting and innovative teaching aids, she adds.

IPTTA-Fest – 10, had over 100 innovative teaching aids and 300 activities, conceived and created by the outgoing batch of fifty early childhood teachers from IPTTA. The creative collection for this year’s exhibition revolves around the theme, Geochrome – colors and shapes. They are presented in the form of stories, rhymes, language, math, EVS, art and craft, games, and activities. These teaching aids and activities encompass the syllabus of pre-primary and up to grade 2 curriculum. The exhibits are designed to grab the attention of students and make them learn complex and abstract concepts in a lucid and coherent way. The Aids comprise of puppets, interactive books, multisensorial creative techniques, live counters, takeaways, etc. Each of them is used to achieve specific learning objectives to make learning interesting. IPTTA-Fest – 10, the exhibition is in sync with National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Early Years Education.

Sonal Ravi Andrews said, through IPTTA Fest, we are creating a platform for teachers at the Pre-primary and Primary level to learn and share innovative methods of teaching, which are easily replicable and within the budgetary constraints that schools have. IPTTA’s objective is to make classroom learning for pre-primary school children interesting and teaching aids are the foundation for good learning. Every year IPTTA-Fest, brings more than a hundred teaching aids on one theme, to make every class interesting to the kid. With today’s children being overloaded with digital inputs, for them to feel and touch things will make a lot of difference and that’s what teaching aids do. More than 700 teachers visited the exhibition from across the city and neighborhood, to learn and share their knowledge, to evolve innovative and best practices in the Early Child Education area. This exhibition was an excellent opportunity for those in the teaching profession and parents to see innovative and original methods of imparting knowledge while being able to grab the attention and get the child interested, she adds.

IPTTA-Fest is a unique platform for aspiring pre-primary and primary teachers studying at IPTTA to showcase their talent and knowledge acquired from the yearlong diploma program. Around thirty participants exhibited their works which were innovative, easy to comprehend for the child, and could be replicated conveniently in the classroom.

IIM Udaipur inaugurates 2023-24 batches of One-Year Full-Time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) and One Year Full-Time MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM)

Udaipur, 10th April 2023: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur hosted the inaugural ceremony of the Eleventh batch of its One Year MBA – Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) program and the Fourth batch of its One Year MBA – Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) for the academic year 2023-24. The institute has increased the number of seats in the totality by 20% as compared to previous batches for both the courses towards the oncoming academic year.

The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director IIM Udaipur, and Prof. Rajesh Agrawal, Chairperson One-year MBA Program Committee, Mr. Pratik Pal, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Digital, honored the ceremony as the chief guest for the inauguration. In total, 116 students enrolled in the One-Year MBA programs. Of these, 18% are female students. The One Year MBA program in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has 55
students, while the One Year MBA program in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) has 61 students.

The One-Year MBA program batch of 2023-24 has a diverse student body with experience from various industrial backgrounds. The program has students who have previously worked in industries such as Agriculture, Automobiles, Banking & Finance, Consulting and IT services, Consumer Durables, e-Commerce, Ed-Tech, and many more. This diverse range of industrial backgrounds can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program, and students can learn from each other’s perspectives and expertise.

Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director of IIM Udaipur, said, “This program is not just a degree but a transformational experience. By the end of this one year, students will possess certain qualities that will change the way of life. The journey towards transformation will be defined by a few critical factors, such as contextualization, communication, networking opportunities, classroom learning, and time management.”

Addressing the incoming batch, Chief Guest Mr. Pratik Pal, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Digital, said, “In today’s business world, digital transformation is essential not just to survive, but to thrive. Industries and startups that have embraced digital transformation are sustaining their existence, and people can adopt digital to become more efficient and consumer-centric. Companies like Amazon have disrupted the business of players like Best Buy by introducing e-commerce and online shopping platforms. In the future, we will see such disruptions in the banking
sector and other sectors as well.”

IIM Udaipur is the only management institute in India to have a full-time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management and a full-time one-year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management. The DEM and GSCM programs are 1-year full-time residential MBA programs for graduates in any discipline with 3+ years’ experience in any domain.

WOX Energy Drink in association with IP university organizes a Half Marathon ahead of World Health Day

New Delhi, 4 April 2023: WOX, the world’s leading energy drink organized a ‘Run For A Cause Half Marathon’ ahead of World Health Day. The event was flagged off from the college premises at 8 am and ended at 11 am. Covering 10 km during the event, the campus witnessed an enthralling participation from more than 130 colleges.

Running has the power to inspire, unite, express, maintain fitness, and create hope. It can transform both individuals and society. WOX Energy Drink is using the marathon as a platform to promote the importance of mental, physical, and emotional health.

Commenting on the occasion, Ajay Arora, Chief Operating Officer, of WOX Energy Drink said” WOX Energy Drink understands the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and strives to improve the lives of others. Furthermore, it serves as a perfect platform for promoting health for all and encourages everyone to make fitness a part of their life.”

Further to it, Mr. Arora added, “I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate everybody who came forward to make this a wonderful and memorable day for us. We wanted to create awareness about fitness and health, as well as the ill effects of a sedentary lifestyle and overcoming it to lead a healthy life”.

WOX Energy Drink entered the Indian market at the beginning of this year and has already launched one product to capture a major market share. Boasting a golden yellow color, the refreshing and instant energy drink, WOX Classic edition is a perfect beverage for sports occasions, and outdoor adventures like tracking, swimming, cycling, and much more. The energy drink has been formulated adhering to stringent global regulations and offers international quality and taste.

Navrachana University hosts youth festival NUV-Yuva

Vadodara: Navrachana University, the region’s premier multi-disciplinary private university, hosted NUV-Yuva 23, a week-long extravaganza of talent, technology, culture and entertainment.

NUV-Yuva 23 witnessed a host of events such as talent hunt, technical sessions, flea market, tinkerthon, tech talks, and cultural performances such as dance, battle of bands, singing, beatboxing, and more.

“NUV-Yuva 23 was planned to be a mix of fun and learning. While the students learnt many things at the technical sessions and talks, the cultural events provided them with an opportunity to present their artistic side and creativity. Such events are experiences of a lifetime and I am confident the students would have had a lot of fun. I congratulate the organising committee for a successful and enriching NUV-Yuva 23,” said Dr. Sandeep Vasant, Registrar, Navrachana University.

NUV-Yuva 23 event culminated with a concert night featuring some of the most talented musicians and artists from across the region .

T.A.C Partners with MAD to Empower Girl Child Education across India

April 04 2023 The Ayurveda Co. (T.A.C), one of the fastest-growing D2C beauty and wellness brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Make a Difference (MAD), a leading not-for-profit organization, to support girl child education in India. T.A.C has a long-standing commitment to social justice, empowering women, and uplifting local communities in remote areas. Through this partnership with MAD, T.A.C aims to shape the future of the country by investing in girl child education.

Sharing her personal connection to the cause, CEO and Co-founder of T.A.C Shreedha Singh said, “I’ve had humble beginnings, and had it not been for my mother’s undeterred grit to educate me even at the cost of making personal and financial sacrifices, I wouldn’t have been here. Promoting education among the girl child not only fosters an equitable future but also reduces the chances of social injustice faced by women due to financial dependence.”

Founder of T.A.C Param Bhargava said, “We are excited to partner with MAD to advance our shared vision of providing quality education to the girl child. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their background; with this partnership, we can work towards ensuring that more girls have access to quality education for a better future of society.”

Under this new collaboration, a portion of T.A.C’s sales proceeds will be allocated to support special projects focusing on girl child education throughout the year. T.A.C customers will be made aware of every development and contribution made towards the betterment of the shelter homes. Additionally, the partnership opens volunteering opportunities for all T.A.C employees, providing industry exposure for the children and fostering a strong connection between the kids, the company, and team members.

Commenting on the collaboration, Founder and CEO of Make a Difference Jithin Nedumala said, “We are truly excited to collaborate with The Ayurveda Co. as it will enable us to empower the girl children we work with. What makes this even more special is that Shreedha has volunteered with Make a Difference. She has seen the need for our work and the impact all the volunteers create weekly. I am confident that a socially conscious brand like The Ayurveda Co. will grow and help MAD reach more children and change their lives.”

T.A.C recently announced its 100cr Series A fundraise led by Sixth Sense Ventures & leading actress Kajal Aggarwal and employs more than 500 women. T.A.C. was founded after Shreedha’s personal encounter with Ayurveda. Suffering from hives/urticaria for over three years with little improvement from modern treatments, she turned to Ayurveda, which healed her in just six months. T.A.C’s vision is to HEAL, which stands for Help Embrace an Ayurvedic Life. Recognizing the life-changing potential of Ayurveda, the brand offers uncompromised, pure, top-notch quality, and ethically crafted products across face, body, hair, and wellness categories. The brand has amassed customer love from millions of consumers in India for its Kumkumadi Radiant & Youthful face care.

AAFT University Hosts Exclusive Masterclass with famous Bollywood Star Shreyas Talpade

India, April 3, 2023: AAFT University, a leader in professional education, proudly welcomes renowned Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade for an exclusive masterclass, designed to inspire students and other attendees. Entitled ‘Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Film Industry with Shreyas Talpade,’ the interactive session took place on April 1, 2023, 3 PM at the University Campus.

A critically acclaimed force in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Shreyas Talpade has contributed to outstanding films such as Om Shanti Om, Iqbal, The Golmaal Series, Dil Dosti Etc, Kaun Praveen Tambe, Houseful, and Apna Sapna Money Money. The Mumbai-born actor, director, and producer boast a number of accolades, including the ‘Zee Cine Award for Best Actor’ for Iqbal, and the ‘Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award for Om Shanti Om.

Committed to providing skill-based learning opportunities, AAFT University has curated numerous sessions with industry experts and renowned celebrities. These events offer students unique insights and networking prospects. Shreyas Talpade, a beloved icon, will certainly inspire those aspiring to join the film industry.

Akshay Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT University, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to welcome a self-made star like Shreyas Talpade, who embodies humility, raw talent, and dedication. This special session presents an invaluable opportunity for our students and expert faculty to gain insights from Mr. Talpade’s years of experience in the film industry. We are honored to have him join our AAFT family.”

Mohit Marwah, Co-Founder of AAFT Online, added, “Shreyas Talpade’s presence at our university is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch, industry-relevant experiences for our students. His vast knowledge and unique perspective on the film industry will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on our students and faculty alike. We are truly grateful for his involvement in this special masterclass.”