Tag: education

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 31: The Residential PG Diploma in AI-ML & Agentic AI Engineering, offered by IIT Gandhinagar, is the first postgraduate AI program in the country to be delivered fully on campus rather than online. Students live and study at the institute for the full 5.5-month duration, rather than logging into weekend lectures from home. For its upcoming cohort, the program has curated its curriculum specifically around Forward Deployed Engineering, a role focused on embedding AI specialists inside client organisations to build and ship agentic systems into live production, rather than developing models in isolation. The timing tracks a broader shift in AI hiring. Globally, postings for Forward Deployed Engineer roles have grown 729%year-on-year as of mid-2...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) successfully concluded Orientation 2026 across its campuses in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Shirpur and Chandigarh — welcoming its new students of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D. students. Held from 23 June to 18 August 2026, the programme marked the beginning of the students’ academic journey through a series of academic sessions, industry interactions and mentorship initiatives designed to prepare them for an evolving professional landscape. The Orientation 2026 programme brought together students from NMIMS’ diverse Schools and disciplines, including Management, Technology Management & Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Family Business Mana...

New Delhi [India], August 21: The Global Institute of Laundry Management (GILM) offers three self-paced online courses and a five-day practical program in Delhi. The options cover business setup, operational improvement, marketing and hands-on skills, allowing learners to choose training that matches their goals. Why professional training matters A modern garment-care business involves more than washing and pressing. Owners must choose suitable equipment, protect fabrics, control chemicals, train staff, maintain quality and set sustainable prices. Mistakes in stain treatment or order tracking can cause rework, compensation costs and lost trust. Structured education can reduce trial and error by connecting fabric care, technology and daily operations. It cannot guarantee success, b...

Jamshedpur [Jharkhand], August 20: ProdZion, the Product Management Club of XLRI PGDM (GM), successfully hosted the fourth edition of its Product Management Symposium, AURORA 4.0, themed “Product Management in the Polycrisis Era.” The symposium brought together leaders and innovators from across the product management ecosystem to examine how organisations can build resilience, scale effectively, strengthen monetisation strategies and enhance employability amid overlapping global disruptions. The symposium featured 19 senior product management professionals from leading organisations including ServiceNow, Amazon, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, Oracle and Mastercard, ADP, BNY, Edelweiss Life Insurance, Indian Register of Shipping, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Newgen Software, Prudent Global Tech, RWS...

Modern Educational Facilities to Serve 200+ Students in Rural Rangareddy District PEDDAVEEDU, TELANGANA – 20 August 2024 – Amazon today inaugurated a newly constructed Mandal Parishad Primary School and Pre-Primary / Anganwadi Center in Peddaveedu village in Rangareddy district. The project addresses critical infrastructure gaps and demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to community development in regions where it operates. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sri. Kale Yadiah- MLA, Chevella; Sri. Madhusudhan Reddy-Libraries Chairman, RR dist., Sri. Anwar Mohammed- MRO, Shabad, Smt. Chakkati Raja Sulochana – Panchayat Sarpanch, Peddaveedu; Amazon leaders Sri Anurag Khilnani-Director, DCPD, APJC, Amazon; Sri. Avinash Dwarapu- Principal, Community Engagement, APJC, Amazon, Sri. Tataji Utu...

India’s preschool franchise segment is seeing growing interest from entrepreneurs who want to enter the education sector through an organised business model. However, choosing the right opportunity requires more than comparing brand names. Investment requirements, location, curriculum quality, training, operational support, and the role of the franchise partner all need careful review. A clear evaluation of these factors can help investors make a more informed decision before committing capital. Begin with a Clear View of the Investment Every franchise evaluation should start with the financial requirements. Investors need clarity on the initial setup cost, space requirements, furniture, learning materials, and other operating needs. EuroKids states that its preschool franchise...

Whistling Woods International Campus at Mumbai. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 15: Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA), the Apex Chamber of the State, collaborated with Whistling Woods International (WWI), India’s premier institute for Film, Communication and Creative Arts, to commemorate National Handloom Day. The collaboration brought together craft, fashion and creative education to celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage. The event celebrated the “My Handloom, My Pride” movement through Weaves on the Runway – The Handloom Fashion Spectacle, a grand initiative dedicated to India’s rich handloom traditions and the invaluable contributions of weavers, artisans, designers and homegrown brands. As part of the collaboration, students from WWI’...

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11: Twenty-eight years ago, IMS Noida opened its doors with a modest campus and an ambitious idea: that education, done right, could shape not just careers but character. On August 8, that idea returned through the same gates in the form of 28 alumni who now lead companies, courtrooms, newsrooms, and creative studios across India and beyond. The institute marked the occasion with the IMS & DIA Alumni Leadership Honours 2026, a landmark evening themed “28 Years, 28 Leaders,” bringing together CXOs, entrepreneurs, legal luminaries, media professionals, and design innovators – all of whom trace their journeys back to a single campus in Noida. The evening was more than a felicitation ceremony; it was a homecoming. Alumni spanning the institute’s ear...

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 10: As yoga continues to gain recognition as a global wellness discipline and professional career, Pragyan Foundation is empowering yoga professionals with an opportunity to earn government-approved certifications through a streamlined online examination process. Registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908, Government of India, Pragyan Foundation is committed to promoting quality standards in yoga education and professional certification. 1. Government-Registered Institution with National Recognition Pragyan Foundation is a Government Registered Institution based in Kolkata, India. The organization is dedicated to supporting yoga professionals by facilitating recognized certification pathways that enhance professional credibility and caree...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 8: ABBS School of Management (ABBSSM), one of India’s leading business schools, has announced outstanding placement outcomes for its PGDM Batch of 2024-26, reaffirming its commitment to industry-focused management education and career excellence. The placement season witnessed 94% overall placements, with students receiving offers from leading organizations across banking, consulting, technology, FMCG, manufacturing, analytics, e-commerce, and emerging start-ups. The highest salary package offered this year reached INR 18 LPA, while the average salary stood at INR 7.8 LPA and the median salary at INR 7.45 LPA. A total of 92 companies participated, extending 92+ job offers to the graduating cohort. Leading recruiters including South Indian Bank, A...