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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has announced the launch of its Executive Programme in Business Management (EPBM), a 12-month blended learning initiative designed for mid-career professionals. This program aims to equip participants with enhanced strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and business acumen to excel in today's competitive business environment.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has joined forces with the University of Tours, France, to launch a joint certification programme in Sustainable Biomanufacturing. This innovative six-month course, followed by a two-week onsite session in France, is designed to equip participants with advanced skills in sustainable biomanufacturing while fostering Indo-French collaboration in biotechnology.
The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme has opened applications for the EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Master Degree Scholarship, aimed at international students. This prestigious, fully-funded scholarship supports individuals pursuing a Master’s Degree in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) across a consortium of seven esteemed European universities.
Parents of students at a government school in Palani have expressed outrage after reports surfaced that some teachers forced children from Classes 6 to 12 to sweep classrooms and clear shrubs following heavy rains. The incident has sparked concerns about child safety, exploitation, and the overall conditions of school maintenance.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the admission deadline for the July 2024 session to October 31, 2024, giving prospective students an additional month to apply. Initially set for September 30, this extension allows more time for applicants to enrol in various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs.
Delhi University has withdrawn a controversial circular proposing an increase in the workload of senior faculty members following significant opposition from the academic community. The initial plan aimed to revise faculty responsibilities. However, it met with swift and widespread criticism, as staff voiced concerns over the potential impact on their already heavy schedules and overall well-being.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairperson Priyank Kanoongo has clarified his stance on madrassas, emphasising the importance of formal education for Muslim children rather than advocating for the closure of these religious institutions.