IIM-Sambalpur focuses on developing women leaders in workplace and organises ‘Women Leadership’ Programme

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December 7, 2021

Under its Management Development Programme (MDP), the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur organised the women leadership programme for 30 women officers of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.

The two-day programmes will guide various aspects of the business.

“The transformation around the world requires new thinking, self-well-being, making sense of shifting market dynamics, developing new strategic directions and energizing people. IIM-S is focused on providing support to organisations and helping them think bigger and differently, to cultivate growth potential of new markets, to redefine markets in their vision, and engage customers and employees in more relevant and inspiring ways,” said IIM Sambalpur in its statement.

Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur stated, “This program is quite special to IIM-S as we believe in inclusivity in all aspects and as an institute, we strongly contribute to an ecosystem of developing women leaders at the workplace. In the present scenario of enhanced technology and post-pandemic changes at the workplace, women will get more opportunities to perform better.”

Keshav Rao, Director – Personnel, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited said, “Such programmes are not only important for higher leadership roles but also for women empowerment. Organisations need to develop a conducive work environment that facilitates women to perform. The other gender plays a crucial role in supporting women to lead. Therefore, it calls for a collective responsibility among family, organisations and institutions at large.”

The programme was inaugurated by professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director IIM Sambalpur and Keshav Rao, Director – Personnel, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.

IIT Madras, Tata Power to collaborate on research and development

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December 6, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Tata Power to collaborate on research and development (R&D), policy advocacy, consultancy, advisory, training and commercialization of technologies and solutions.

Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) as it aims to pursue advanced research in areas of future technology.

“IIT Madras is delighted to partner with Tata Power to pursue research in topics of mutual interest and national importance and provide opportunities for employees to acquire advanced knowledge in emerging areas,” Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said.

Speaking about the partnership, Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power, said, “We are honoured to associate with IIT Madras. Together, we will collaborate in areas of advanced technology, innovation and knowledge for sustainable changes. We are looking forward to working with some of the most talented and brilliant minds in the country.”

The institute also informed that Tata Power and IIT Madras will work together with the start-up companies in the IIT Madras incubation cell.

The two parties will collaborate on research supported by the Center for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras.

“Campus Recruitment will also be covered under the MoU and will involve recruitment of IIT Madras graduates for full-time employment or as interns by Tata Power subject to the company’s organizational needs. This activity will be facilitated by the Placement Office, IIT Madras,” an official statement said.

Employees of Tata Power can enrol for Mtech, MS and PhD programmes at IIT Madras. They can collaborate to offer short-term training programmes.

“Tata Power and IIT Madras can also come together to engage in the CSR realm. The company can also choose to make grants to support faculty research or to support students on scholarships and fellowships,” IIT Madras added.

Edtech unicorn upGrad to acquire Talentedge for over Rs 300-400 cr

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December 6, 2021

Edtech unicorn to acquire higher education platform Talentedge for over Rs 300-400 crore. The deal is likely to be the largest consolidation in India’s higher education.

Talentedge has partnered with top Indian and international institutes to offer courses. Over 60 courses in partnership with more than 20 universities have been offered by the Gurgaon-based edtech company. IIMs, XLRI, MICA, eCornell, and UCLA, among others, and has over 5,00,000 individual and corporate learners.

“upGrad has cemented its leadership position as the most integrated player in higher education in Asia, serving learners and working professionals across the age group of 18-50 years. Talentedge has meticulously built a strong business over the last decade and stayed the course in this space where most did not survive and we are very pleased to welcome them at upGrad as we build one of the largest edtech companies in the world,” said Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson and Co-Founder, upGrad.

Aditya Malik, CEO & MD, Talentedge highlighted that the deal with upGrad will bestow them access to best-in-class products and solutions, and cutting edge technology.

“It is a win-win for learners and employers as a consolidated positioning enables us to serve them better. Talentedge will continue to work with its university & institute partners to deliver quality education to its learners across degree & certification programs,” Malik added.

Talentedge is expected to generate a revenue of over Rs 130 Crore this year and is likely to double its revenue in 2022.

PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Bilaspur in 2022: JP Nadda

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December 6, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bilaspur next year, said BJP’s National President JP Nadda.

The health institute will be fully operational by June next year and it is expected that the Prime Minister will inaugurate it and grace the occasion in 2022 Nanda told while inaugurating the outpatient department of AIIMS.

He mentioned that Rs 2,000 crore will be spent on running the institute. Currently, 22 AIIMS are set up across the country and an investment of Rs 44,000 crores will be required, which will be kept aside for this purpose.

Union minister and local MP Anurag Thakur added that once the AIIMS Bilaspur is fully functional, it will cater to the needs of the patients and no one will have to visit AIIMS Delhi for treatment.

IIT-Bombay witnessed 50 per cent increase in placement since last year

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December 4, 2021

The placement season is going on at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay), there has been a 50 per cent rise in the selection of candidates as compared to last year.

By the end of Day 2, IIT Bombay had 756 students with job offers that is higher than last year. In 2020, the figure was 503 students got selected and placed. B V Rani Shankar, training and placement officer added that eight international companies have made good offers.

“We are hopeful to end the placement season with good selections with 25 percent more companies participating this year,” B.V. Ravi Shankar, Training and Placement Officer said.
IIT Guwahati had 530 job offers on its day 2 of placement drive and has seen 50.14 per cent higher placement offers since last year.

IIT Roorkee has recorded many international offers in the placement season. “Thirty-one international job offers have been made in the first three days and the total job offers stand at 810, by the end of day three. We are expecting this year to be the best placement season compared to the last few years,” said the IIT Roorkee placement team, which has been published in a news daily.

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Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Boston Consulting Group, Airbus, Bain and company offered maximum jobs to the students. Various Indian Institutes of Technology like IIT Madras and IIT Mandi have also commenced their placement drive.

Puducherry Schools To Resume For Classes 1-8 From Monday

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December 4, 2021

All schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions would resume schools from Monday for classes 1 to 8.

The Director of School Education, Rudra Goud, said that the classes will be conducted half a day for classes 1 to 8 and all safety measures will have to be followed in the schools.

The schools remained closed in March 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Although the schools were expected to reopen in November, the date got postponed.

The government has decided that classes for standards one, three, five and seven will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. However, classes for standards two, four, six and eight will be conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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The classes have started for 9 to 12 standards for some months now.

‘Clearing the IAS exam isn’t tough if you have clarity’

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December 4, 2021

Garima Mittal, a doctor who went on to don the hat of an IAS officer and successful administrator says studying at Apeejay School, Pitampura helped shape her personality and world-view.

A doctor who has also excelled in an altogether unrelated domain, Dr Garima Mittal, a 2010-batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre, is the CEO of Smart City Faridabad Limited (SCFL) and additional CEO of Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority. After schooling from Apeejay School, Pitampura, she studied medicine from the Government Medical College Thrisoor, before she followed her heart in her pursuit of seeking ‘a larger canvas’. Recently, Mittal was conferred with an award in recognition of her efforts as an administrator during the pandemic in her district.

What is your success mantra?
I always believe that life should go on and one need not stick to just one profession. Whatever interested me, I’ve moved on to achieve it. I first chose medical science. When I went through it, I felt I needed to have a bigger canvas to work on. It was a risk, but then life is about taking risks. Now I feel the canvas is bigger. I work at the city level as well as the district level.

What is your advice for others to make a smooth transition from medicine to Civil Services?
I think the key is to follow your heart. I think my decision is based on introspection over the years and that introspection is still on.

Tell us about the award that you received for Covid management.
The Faridabad district was blessed to have a community, which donated oxygen cylinders in the time of a crisis. So, the award was not about the celebration of the individual, but a celebration of the support everyone gave each other in such unprecedented and challenging times.

What are your memories of studying at Apeejay School, Pitampura?
It has been one of the places where my personality has been shaped. I think Apeejay has given me a lot of things and I am grateful for being given the freedom to think, to question and have my perspective.

Any tips for IAS aspirants?
First, do strategic hard work. Don’t work like a donkey, work like a horse instead. Secondly, don’t be confused. You will clear the Civil Services if you have clarity in your head. It is not a tough exam to clear: just that it is difficult to keep your eyes focused on what matters. Apart from this, in the interview round, you must be honest. In the exam, it needs more of your personality and a bit of hard work.

IIT Mandi, AIIMS Bilaspur Sign MoU For Joint Research, Academic Programmes

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December 3, 2021

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Professor Ajit Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Mandi, Dr Vir Singh Negi, Director, AIIMS Bilaspur, and Dr Venkata Krishnan, Dean (SRIC), IIT Mandi for joint research and academic collaboration.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof Chaturvedi said, “the collaboration between IIT Mandi and AIIMS Mandi we are looking forward to jointly work and excel in the field of medical sciences for the betterment of society at large.”

The MoU includes all key initiatives like joint international conferences, workshops and seminars on medical and public health, exchange of information, etc.

“The joint research and academic collaboration activities under this MoU will cater to various domains related to medical science and technology including Medical imaging, Digital Pathology, Point-of-care testing devices, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Biomaterials, Telemedicine, among others,” a statement from IIT Mandi said.

Cyclone Jawad to hit Andhra Pradesh; Schools shutdown

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December 3, 2021

The Visakhapatnam District Collector has ordered schools in the districts to close down due to the onslaught of cyclone Jawad in Andhra Pradesh.

The district administration of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram were put on high alert. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into Cyclone Jawad. It is crossing the north Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast tomorrow.

The schools in Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam districts will remain closed between noon December 3-4, as per reports.

The Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Thursday, discussed this matter and spoke with the district collectors of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam and directed them to take safety measures.

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“Ensure that nobody faces any problem because of the cyclonic storm. Be alert, particularly in the case of low-lying and vulnerable areas,” the Chief Minister told the collectors.

The Chief Minister asked the collectors to make specific arrangements and set up relief camps to overcome any crisis.

IIT-Delhi witnessed over 45 per cent growth in offers on day one of the placement seasons

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December 3, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi witnessed over 45 per cent growth in the number of offers and a 35 per cent rise in the indicative compensation offered by companies this year on day one of the placement drives.

The pre-placement offers are the highest in five years and students have bagged multiple placement offers. A total of 400 placement offers until now have been extended to students.

“Around 180 PPOs have been received as of now and 7 students have opted for deferred placements facility of the institute. A deferred placements facility is available to students who wish to set up a start-up post their graduation. The students choosing the deferred placement option can avail placement services once within 2 years after availing this option i.e. up to 2023-24,” the institute’s release read.

Bain, Boston Consulting Group, Goldman Sachs, Graviton, Intel, Microsoft, NK Securities and Texas Instruments were the top recruiters on the first day of the recruitment process. “For the first time, few organisations have indicated that their salaries in India may be higher than those paid by organisations recruiting for international profiles,” the release read.

Speaking about the placement season, Dr Anishya Obhrai Madan, Head, Office of Career Services, IIT Delhi said: “We wish to thank and acknowledge all participating recruiting organisations for reposing their faith in our students. We are confident that given the new ways of recruiting and our scheduling paradigm; companies will be able to make good hiring decisions. We look forward to this positive hiring trend continuing for the rest of the season.”

The placement processes are being held virtually and in a single day slot, the interview process is conducted. For additional information, please visit the official website – iitd.ac.in.

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