At the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was conferred the SGP Best Innovator Award under the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) on Feb 26. The honour recognises the university’s pioneering skilling model that positions women at the frontline of climate action – a transformational journey that strengthens coastal livelihoods while advancing marine ecosystem restoration, sustainable aquaculture, and climate …

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, has issued detailed guidelines regarding the implementation of a mandatory provision of 150 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT) or Group Project for trainees in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS). This provision has been made effective from the academic …

Commemorating the 250th birth anniversary of the legendary composer Muthuswami Dikshitar. The Department of Music, School of Performing Arts, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), conducted “Guruguha Samarpanam”, a 12-hour non-stop musical homage titled Akhandam, a first such initiative by the department on Feb 24. From morning 06:00 am to evening 06:00 pm, the campus resonated with timeless kritis (songs).  …

The University of Bristol, one of the world’s leading universities, has unveiled a series of landmark partnerships at the launch of its new Mumbai Enterprise Campus, including a global strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), alongside a £1.5 million philanthropic gift from the Shanta Foundation that will strengthen research and student mobility between India and the UK. The Mumbai …

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day on Feb 24, unveiling a host of new academic, technological and entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s research and innovation ecosystem. The event, held at the institute auditorium under the overarching theme ‘Accelerating R&D, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in the Country,’ was graced by Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor …

Delhi NCR-based FORE School of Management, on Feb 24 hosted its 30th Convocation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, marking a significant milestone in its three-decade journey of academic excellence. The Convocation formally conferred diplomas upon the graduating Batch of 2023–2025, including PGDM Batch-32 (172), PGDM (International Business) Batch-17 (116), PGDM (Financial Management) Batch-06 (119), and PGDM (Big Data Analytics) Batch-04 (57), …