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It was a moment of great pride for the School of Law at Techno India University as three bright students brought laurels to their institution by emerging as runners-up in the Rabindra Shiksha Sammillani Law College-RSS-Lex Fiesta Moot Court Competition. Sponsored by LexisNexis, the competition showcased their incisive advocacy, depth of research, and impressive courtroom presence.

Sharanya Sinha, a 5th-year researcher in BBA-LLB (Hons.), joined forces with Akanksha Mukhopadhyay and Shoumik Chandra, both 4th-year speakers in BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.) respectively. All three contestants from TIU fared brilliantly among competitors and evinced those skills that are essentially required for young lawyers to succeed in the highly competitive legal world of India.

What Makes This Win Special to Aspiring Law Students?

Moot court competitions, such as Lex Fiesta, are not just debates; these are mock courtroom battles and hence help students in building practical expertise. This runners-up finish by the TIU team at RSS Law College in Kolkata underlines the strong law program of the university focused on imparting practical training.

One of the leading private universities in India, the Kolkata-based Techno India University, offers state-of-the-art courses in law that merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Events like this prepare students for top bar exams and careers in litigation, corporate law, or public policy. Their success epitomizes why TIU is gaining a name as one of the finest law schools in the region.

A Boost for Law Admissions 2026

This achievement couldn't come at a better time as law admissions 2026 are gearing up across India. As CLAT and other entrance tests near, such wins inspire students with their eyes set on top law schools in Kolkata. TIU's School of Law offers courses such as BA-LLB and BBA-LLB (Hons.), which is equipped with expert faculty and resources for moot courts, internships, and so on. Parents and students seeking the best law school in Kolkata will find the track record of TIU compelling. The stress the University places on skills such as research and advocacy is precisely what recruiters look for in fresh law graduates. 

Techno India University is celebrating this milestone aiming to bring in more students to its thriving law community. For those with high ambitions in legal studies, TIU proves to be a good fit.

On 19th December, the Department of Physiotherapy, Jagannath University Bahadurgarh, organized a dynamic Kinesiology Taping Workshop in collaboration with Physio Karma and Zorrofit Kinesiology Tape. The event took place in the university auditorium, equipping students with the latest cutting-edge skills that will help them enhance their clinical practice both in sports and rehabilitation physiotherapy.

The workshop session was expertly conducted by Dr. M. Yasir Khan, Senior Sports Physiotherapist, PhysioKarma, who showed the participating students effective taping techniques for various muscle and joint conditions. This hands-on workshop proved to be effective as it enhanced students’ clinical skills while strengthening their practical understanding of modern physiotherapy applications.

Such a practical exposure bridged classroom theory with modern physiotherapy tools, thereby preparing students for high-demand roles in sports clinics, hospitals, and wellness centers across India. Such workshops go hand in hand with the growing need for skilled physiotherapists amid a rise in sports participation and injury awareness.

Dr. Khan highlighted that Kinesiology taping is a simple, effective, and evidence-based tool for conservative management in everyday practice. The University's faculty highly appreciated the collaboration for enhancing the preparedness of students in the competitive healthcare landscape of Haryana.

Such events mark the continuous efforts of Jagannath University in imparting industry-aligned training, thus supporting its NIRF-ranked programs in allied health sciences.

Vivekananda Global University has earned a huge international recognition by being an Approved Institution of WDSAI (2026). This ranking shows their strong push to quality  education in the field of data science and AI, making them one of the world-leading universities in this sphere.

​What is WDSAI Approval?

WDSAI, also known as World Data Science & AI Initiative, is a global initiative funded by DASCA to assist universities in developing a strong AI and data science curriculum. It also offers multi-million dollar subsidies on accreditation and student certifications to assist it in its aim to have 250,000 professionals trained by 2028 in 67 countries. The VGU WDSAI approval enables them to distribute industry-ready skills among students with international badges, which make them more employable upon graduation. 

​VGU's Milestone Achievement

VGU announced this on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, calling it a mark of vision, innovation, and excellence. Though the complete list of approved institutions for 2026 is yet to be made live on the WDSAI website (applications close 31 December 2025) VGU now stands along with its Indian peers (shortlisted or invitee institutions). This step raises the bar of VGU in Rajasthan's educational ecosystem.

Shortlisted/invitee Universities 

​Data Science and AI Courses at VGU

VGU's NextGen Academy offers B.Tech and BCA in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, courses that will include the study of machine learning, algorithms, and real-world data tools. Such a program would place a much-needed emphasis on practical skills, such as pattern finding and business decisions from data, required by the booming tech jobs of India. Subsidized global certifications due to WDSAI accreditation will enhance the employability of students in TCS, Infosys-like firms.

Why This Matters for Indian Students

AI jobs growing rapidly in India, make VGU with its WDSAI tag a smart pick for quality, affordable education closer to home. Now, parents and students from Haryana or Rajasthan can aspire to global skills without going abroad, saving lakhs on fees. With this approval, the door to a better career in data analytics and machine learning has just opened. ​, 

Future Roadmap for VGU

VGU will continue pursuing global excellence with increased innovation in tech education. Very soon, watch out for more centres of excellence and industry linkages where thousands of students will be joining the AI revolution.  

For admissions, connect with us or visit the GCSET website; take the entrance test and study in VGU. Visit now. 

LPU School of Agriculture at Lovely Professional University turned the university campus into a floral heaven for the LPU Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2025. The exhibition showcased  breathtaking chrysanthemum varieties reared by the students of the school. Rajya Sabha MP Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi graced the event as chief guest and inaugurated the spectacle during her special visit to LPU.

The exhibition opened in full splendour at the heart of LPU campus, featuring a dazzling canvas of colours, fragrances, and floral artistry. Budding agriculturists showed their remarkable skill, creativity, and scientific precision through chrysanthemum varieties of amazing beauty, depicting excellence in horticulture and practical training from LPU's agriculture programs.

Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), applauded the students for their enthusiasm. Her presence elevated the event, drawing attention to the role of the LPU agriculture department in horticulture education across India.

Events at LPU School of Agriculture, such as this LPU Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2025. bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Precision farming, pest management, hybrid cultivation, and other important skills for Punjab's ₹10,000 Cr floriculture industry were displayed by students from programs such as BSc Agriculture and BSc Horticulture.

It was visited by people from Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Amritsar. The flower exhibition in India was a promotion of student horticulture projects. Captured moments of radiant blooms alongside proud LPU students epitomize campus life at LPU and innovation in agriculture in India.

LPU News highlights how such university events at LPU foster student development at LPU and position the university as a leader in agriculture education in India. With an NAAC A++ grade and global rankings, LPU continues to host botanical events at LPU and academic events at LPU which inspire future agripreneurs.

Seven cadets of NCC, AMET University, Chennai, took part in Victory Marathon 2025 on December 14 at Besant Nagar. Three more cadets represented the varsity in Navy Half Marathon 2025 at Adyar. The performances reflected the discipline and fitness achieved through NCC training.

First-year B.E. Marine Engineering student Cdt Bhargavan won first prize in the 7-km event at the Victory Marathon. This is a great achievement for the maritime education at AMET University, ECR campus, which has been known to train merchant navy officers and place them worldwide in reputed firms like Maersk and NYK, among others, on salaries starting from ₹ 10–25 LPA.

All the ten cadets expressed immense enthusiasm, which implies that AMET places considerable emphasis on integrated student development beyond traditional marine engineering and nautical science courses. The NCC programs in the university provide an avenue for developing the requisite physical fitness of a sea-going career.

AMET University is recognized as India's first Deemed-to-be-University exclusively focusing on maritime-related courses. The university has incorporated NCC along with the academic curriculum, offering B. Sc. Nautical Science and B.E. Marine Engineering. Students at AMET practice on ship simulators and are involved in strenuous activities like marathons so that they emerge better prepared for placements in prestigious organizations.

University officials extended congratulations to all participants, saying, “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our cadets. We wish them continued success in the future.”

The participants included seven cadets in the Victory Marathon at Besant Nagar on December 14 and three cadets in the Navy Half Marathon at Adyar, Chennai.

AMET University is known for laying special emphasis on athletics among its students. The university has NAAC A Grade accreditation, stands in the top five worldwide in IAMU, and offers ship-in-campus facilities. Adventure sports along with merchant navy training cater to the aspirations of Class 12 students from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Recently, Avantika University hosted the 5th Convocation Ceremony marking a momentous occasion. SAMAHVAN 2025 - 5th Convocation Ceremony, was an event of joy and encouragement that featured a virtual inauguration of the murti (idol) of Vagdevi ji by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, setting a spiritual tone for the graduating class of innovators and professionals. 

Distinguished Guests at this Historical Milestone

The ceremony brought together visionaries who are shaping India's education ecosystem:

1. Chief Guest: Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh - He virtually inaugurated the sacred Vagdevi ji Murti, the symbol of knowledge and wisdom on Avantika's campus.
2. Guest of Honour: Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President & Global Business Head, HCLTech EdTech - She shared insights on the role of technology in driving learning.
3. Special Guest: Prof Khem Singh Daheriya, Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission (MPPURC) - He stressed on the importance of regulatory excellence in higher education.

Other prominent guests included Padma Shri awardee and Chancellor, Dr Sanjay Dhande, and Vice Chancellor Dr Nitin Rane, who graced the dais to congratulate the graduates on their journey from design thinkers to industry-ready professionals.

SAMAHVAN 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Indian Innovators

UG / PG graduates from Avantika's School of Design, Engineering, Management and Liberal Arts were awarded their degrees during the cultural show, student testimonial and awards for research excellence. The convocation focused on Avantika's commitment to design-led education aligned towards NEP 2020, fostering skills in AI, sustainability and creative problem-solving.

Chancellor Dr Sanjay Dhande highlighted how a vision has grown into a thriving academic institution with over 1,600 students from across India, earning national and international recognition. He also emphasised the university’s guiding principle of collaboration over competition, which continues to define its academic culture. Degrees awarded included BDes, BTech and MBA with gold medals for the top performers in sustainable design and digital innovation.

Witnessing SAMAHVAN 2025 solidifies Avantika's 95 %+ placement record with HCLTech, TCS & global firms. Admissions for 2026 will be open for design engineering fusion programmes - apply at avantikauniversity.edu.in.