The continuing practice of begging indicates deep socio-economic disparities in the country. As per the 2011 census, there were more than 413 thousand beggars and vagrants in India. They include women, children, transgender and elderly who are forced to beg for survival. Earlier, giving and accepting alms was part of spiritual practices aimed at cultivating humility but these days an …

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership valued at up to $1 million USD. This initiative, designed to up skill at least 20,000 Indian youth in tourism-relevant skills, was formalized …

Genesis Global School, Noida, recently organized the first edition of its newly incepted inter-school interdisciplinary competition MACOSCO 2024. The word MACOSCO is derived from the concept of the interdisciplinary event, which incorporates different subjects such as Mathematics, Art & English, Commerce, Science and Computer Science. The daylong event, which blended creativity with critical thinking to address the crucial theme of sustainability, …

By Prof. Rahul Nainwal, Director, School of Business, UPES In an age where digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of life, the education sector is no exception. The traditional classroom is being supplemented, if not entirely replaced, by online education courses that cater to the evolving needs of today’s learners. This shift is not merely about convenience or the allure …

The UK’s University of Southampton, counted among world top 100 universities, has become the first UK university to be granted a licence by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish a campus in India. The granting of a licence will allow the University to progress with its plans to offer education, research, knowledge exchange, and enterprise in India. A Letter …

Marking a significant milestone in the nationwide series of book launches, Centurion University, in collaboration with SRB Consultancy, hosted the Eastern India launch of Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam in Bhubaneswar on August 28.  Power Within offers a profound exploration of leadership, contrasting Western theories with Indian perspectives. The book reveals how Modi’s …