Education

Dr. Vivek Pathak, Founder Director, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: “Never go for shortcuts.” It was perhaps the simplest message Chef Nimish Bhatia gave students at NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata. Yet behind those four words stood more than three decades of experience across professional kitchens, culinary leadership, entrepreneurship, and an evolving journey with Indian food. For students preparing to enter one of the world’s most demanding service professions, Chef Bhatia’s interaction was less about recipes and more about what it takes to build a career that lasts. Speaking candidly about his professional…

Left (File pic) Sundeep Bhutoria; Right PIB Picture: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education, Jayant Chaudhary at the International Literacy Day in Delhi Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 9: The weight of the Indian schoolchild’s bag — a subject that social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has pressed with the Union Ministry of Education through the past week — was raised from the national stage on 8 September, when Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Education, spoke about the School Bag Policy, 2020, at the International Literacy Day celebration in New Delhi. The Minister’s office…

Parul University hosted a four-day festival of theatre, organized by the Faculty of Performing Arts, where recognized theatrical productions, performers, and audiences came together to explore the multiple facets of the performing arts. The Vadodara Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav, which had a big impact on the city’s cultural calendar with its first edition, returned in 2026 for its second edition, bringing the richness of Indian theatre, live performance, and powerful storytelling to the city once again. The festival was inaugurated by the renowned actor and theatre artist Makarand Deshpande, who inaugurated four days of the power of theatre and the performing…

New Delhi [India], September 8: For years, the higher education journey for Indian Class 12 students followed a fairly predictable pattern. Students either prepared for highly competitive entrance examinations in India or set their sights on familiar international destinations such as the United States and the United Kingdom. But things have changed – for the better! Today, a single Class 12 student may be preparing for board examinations while also taking the SAT, applying to Indian universities such as Ashoka University and Plaksha University, exploring undergraduate programmes in Europe, Australia and Asia, and considering an entirely new category of institutions: international universities establishing campuses…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 7: More than 7,000 students from 28 states and 8 Union Territories showcased their mathematical prowess, concentration and mental agility at the 25th UCMAS National Competition 2026, held on September 5 and 6 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. One of India’s largest platforms dedicated to mental mathematics and cognitive skill development among children, the two-day competition also witnessed the presence of over 14,000 parents and visitors, turning the milestone edition into a nationwide celebration of young talent. The competition was graced by Sachin Ahir, Deputy Speaker, Maharashtra State Legislative House, Shri Bhalchandrasing Raorane, Chairman, Federation…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5: Acharya Bangalore B School (ABBS), Bengaluru, India is expanding its international academic network through strategic collaborations with universities across Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Ghana and Nigeria, strengthening opportunities for global learning, student mobility, research and cross-cultural engagement. The collaborations with the International University of Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, University of Cape Coast, University of Ibadan, Elizade University and Godfrey Okoye University establish opportunities for students and faculty to participate in international academic and research initiatives. With the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic, ABBS signed an MoU covering student progression pathways, study-abroad opportunities,…

New Delhi [India], September 5: This Teachers’ Day, The Knowledge Habitat schools turned gratitude into something students and teachers could see, share and remember. Titled Roots of Habitat, the offline-first, 360° initiative brought The Knowledge Habitat’s familiar tree-inspired logo to life as a large, bare installation across its three campuses. The thought behind it was simple: teachers may not always realise it, but even their smallest gestures can stay with a child for years. As students added leaves with teachers’ names and memories, the bare tree slowly became a heartfelt tribute to the people who helped them grow. The celebration was held across…

Kochi [Kerala], September 5: Founder-Being LaunchPad has announced the first cohort of its 16-week venture-building program for young people aged 15–25 who want to move from an idea to a real-world test. Cohort 1 begins on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. Sessions will be held once every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for 16 weeks. Applications close on 25 September 2026. Founder-Being LaunchPad is built around a practical belief: founders learn by doing. Participants are expected to work on one venture throughout the program, speak to customers, test assumptions, build early versions of their…

A file picture of Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria with Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Education. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4: Imagine six-year-old children, barely out of kindergarten, bent forward under a bag weighing nearly a quarter of their own body weight. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It is a crisis in plain sight, a reality for millions of Indian schoolchildren — and a health concern that Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has now thrust into the national spotlight. This is not the first time Mr Bhutoria has pursued a matter of…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 3: Surat- based young entrepreneur Mr. Piyushbhai Bhurabhai Desai has launched “Hiraba No Khamkar Foundation”, a unique social initiative in the name of Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mother, ‘’Hiraba’’ with a vision of empowering children through education and social service. Under this initiative, Piyushbhai has pledged to provide ₹7,500 educational assistance to 21,000 economically weaker girls. So far, 12,000+ girls have already received educational assistance. The initiative is also continuing the educational adoption and support of both boys and girls, ensuring that children from needy families can continue their education. As part of digital…