Tag: india
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UNESCO Can Revoke Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage Status
UNESCO can revoke the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized changes to its structure without obtaining UNESCO’s approval. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) can consider revoking the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the local Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized modifications affecting its…
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NAAC Final Notice for AQAR Submission 2023-24
Bangalore, India, January 9, 2025 — The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has issued a notification to all higher education institutions (HEIs) in India concerning the final extension for submitting the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the academic year 2023-24. In light of HEI requests regarding the submission timeline, NAAC will activate the…
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UGC Regulations 2025: Transforming Higher Education in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has released the draft UGC Regulations, 2025, which outline the minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for maintaining standards in higher education. The regulations specify administrative commitments and the code of professional ethics in universities and colleges, aiming to…
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PM-USHA Initiative Boosts Chandigarh’s Educational Institutions
The Ministry of Education in India has announced several educational grants for Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, January 4, 2025 — According to a communication from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the Union Territory of Chandigarh has been awarded a grant of ₹20 crore under the PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) initiative. This program…
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Discover Chandigarh: A Spectacular Musical Night
Chandigarh Tourism and CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) have announced a spectacular Bollywood musical night on January 3, 2025, at Hotel Mountview. Chandigarh, India, December 31, 2024 — Chandigarh Tourism and CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) have announced a spectacular Bollywood Musical Night on January 3, 2025, at Hotel Mountview. They…
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India Celebrates Koneru Humpy’s World Rapid Chess Championship Victory
India’s Koneru Humpy makes history by winning the Women’s Rapid Chess World Title. NEW YORK, December 29, 2024 — Grandmaster Koneru Humpy concluded an outstanding year for Indian chess by defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to become the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion on Sunday. On the third day of the 2024 FIDE World…
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Chandigarh Administrator & Punjab Governor Hosts NAAC Workshop at Raj Bhavan
NAAC Reforms Seminar at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, December 28, 2024 — The Chandigarh Administrator and Punjab Governor hosted a consequential seminar on NAAC reforms at the Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. Vice Chancellors, Registrars, and Principals from higher educational institutions across Chandigarh and Punjab attended the workshop. The seminar focused on strategies…
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PM Modi Praises Chess Champion Gukesh D’s Dedication and Calmness
Chess champion Gukesh D meets with the Prime Minister. New Delhi, December 28, 2024 — Chess champion Gukesh D met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. During their meeting, Mr. Modi praised Gukesh’s determination and dedication, stating his confidence is truly inspiring. “I have been closely interacting with him for a few years now, and…
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sets Guinness World Record for Altitude Change
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the greatest altitude change by an electric car. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, driven by the Evo India team, achieved a record-breaking total elevation change of 5,802 meters over its journey of more than 4,900 kilometers across India. This extraordinary route began in Umling La in Ladakh…
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Coke Studio India: Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Music
Coke Studio India, Season 2, concludes with memorable musical achievements. It is a season characterized by exceptional performances, creative partnerships, and a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. NEW DELHI, December 26, 2024 — Coke Studio Bharat, Season 2, presented by The Coca-Cola Company, concludes after an extraordinary journey filled with soul-stirring music, dynamic collaborations,…
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UNESCO New Delhi Office Launches State of the Education Report for India 2024
UNESCO has launched the “2024 State of the Education Report for India,” focusing on Culture and Arts Education. New Delhi, December 24, 2024—The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia at New Delhi has launched the sixth edition of its annual flagship report, “Rhythms of Learning.” This “2024 State of the Education Report for India” focuses…
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UNESCO Chair Appointed in India at Pondicherry University
UNESCO has appointed a new Chair in India. Founded in 1992, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme is a collaborative network of higher education institutions that aims to tackle complex, interconnected development challenges. The program fosters international cooperation and networking among universities to strengthen their institutional capacities through knowledge-sharing and collaborative efforts. The Chair focusing on “Renewable…
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Mumbai: A UNESCO City of Film and Creativity
UNESCO Creative City of Film: Mumbai Mumbai, India, became a UNESCO Creative Cities Network member and was designated a UNESCO City of Film by the UNESCO Director-General in 2019. Being a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network enhances Mumbai’s cultural landscape in several meaningful ways: Mumbai’s membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network strengthens…
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Exploring ‘Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons’ by Anand Neelakantan
HarperCollins has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by Anand Neelakantan. NEW DELHI, December 16, 2024 — HarperCollins India has announced the upcoming release of “Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons” by bestselling author Anand Neelakantan. The Ramayana is not just one single story; it is a symphony of tales that span centuries, cultures,…
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UNESCO: The Absolute Authority on World Heritage Sites
UNESCO is the final authority that examines, evaluates, inscribes, and designates properties as World Heritage Sites. New Delhi, December 14, 2024 — In response to an inquiry presented in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Parliament of India, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided pertinent information…
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A Critical Blunder by Ding Lets Gukesh Take the Chess Crown
Gukesh, demonstrating remarkable determination, has achieved his lifelong aspiration by becoming the youngest world chess champion. SINGAPORE, December 12, 2024 — On Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching the title of world chess champion. In a thrilling final match against the reigning champion, Ding Liren, Gukesh demonstrated extraordinary skill and…
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University of Toronto Tops QS World Sustainability Rankings 2025
QS has announced the World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025. LONDON, December 10, 2024 — QS Quacquarelli Symonds, experts in global higher education, released the third edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, featuring over 1,740 universities from 107 locations. Several universities chose not to take part in these rankings. The University of Toronto…
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Government Response on Panjab University Senate Election Delay
Question in India Parliament (Lok Sabha) Regarding the Delay in Senate Elections at Panjab University Chandigarh New Delhi, India, December 10, 2024 — On December 9, 2024, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Education and the Department of Higher Education, formally responded to an inquiry posed by Shri Manish Tiwari, the India Parliament…
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Coca-Cola’s Impact on India’s Retail Growth
Coca-Cola’s Innovative Solutions Enhance the Retail Ecosystem NEW DELHI, December 4, 2024 — As India embarks on its journey to transform into a fully developed economy with an ambitious target of reaching $35 trillion by 2047, the non-alcoholic beverage sector emerges as a key pillar in this vision. This dynamic industry fuels economic growth by…
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Collegiate Cricket League Launches in the US
The Collegiate Cricket League (CCL) is bringing global cricket to colleges across the United States. Bringing Colleges Together Across the Nation to Promote Cricket, with Support from USA Cricket and NCL. DALLAS, TEXAS, December 5, 2024 — The Collegiate Cricket League (CCL) has proudly announced its official launch, positioning itself as the foremost organization dedicated…
