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Young women in India’s small towns and hinterlands are increasingly aspiring for a foreign degree. This is evident in the surging demand for educational loans as well as applications to international universities. As of December-end, women comprised nearly 45% of the students who availed educational loans from non-metro cities by education loan provider Avanse Financial Services. “We have observed a consistent growth in the number of female students applying for education financing to study abroad from tier II, III and beyond cities,” said Amit Gainda, managing director and CEO at Avanse Financial Services. The number has been rising post-pandemic from 34% in FY21 to 38-40% in FY22 and FY23.

Former Assistant Treasury Secretary Monica Crowley discusses the strain inflation is having on the middle and lower class on 'The Bottom Line.'

TeamLease EdTech and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have entered a partnership designed to foster employability through skill development by endorsing work-integrated degree programmes Digivarsity, TeamLease EdTech’s tech-first platform that integrates academic study with real-world work experiences, will now synergise with Skill India Digital, offering candidates enhanced access to higher education and employment opportunities.

PTI. He further expressed strong condemnation for what he described as a deviation from the cultural and traditional values expected from students of the college. According to an NDTV report, the college authorities explained that the idol adhered to traditional sculpture forms observed in Hindu temples and had no intention to offend religious sentiments.

technology, business and entrepreneurship with the creative arts as part of its curriculum for future-ready design professionals, the institute said. BITS Pilani on Thursday announced a foray into design education with the launch of BITS Design School in Mumbai. The school will combine technology, business and entrepreneurship with the creative arts as part of its curriculum for future-ready design professionals, the institute said in a statement.

Bharat Bandh news: As the farmers from Punjab continue to march towards Delhi to press for their demands, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, along with several trade unions, has called for a Gramin Bharat Bandh on February 16. According to the directions released by the SKM, the bandh will be observed between 6 am and 4 pm. The farmers will participate in a chakka jam on major roads across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Haryana remain closed for traffic while security personnel in anti-riot gears were deployed at strategic locations in the national capital as farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation entered the third day on Thursday. While the two borders — Tikri and Singhu — with Haryana remain closed, movement was allowed through the Ghazipur border with Uttar Pradesh under the watch of security personnel. According to senior police officer, the Delhi Police is on extra vigil though the protesting farmers have been stopped by the Haryana Police at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana near Ambala. In the central part of Delhi as well, the police have put up barricades on several roads leading to Parliament and other sensitive locations.

Calgary Board of Education (CBE) on February 11, advising that her daughter’s school had been hit by the privacy breach.“Pictures were stolen — of children,” Gobeil said incredulously.“It’s a very, very scary situation for me.”The CBE’s email explained that Edge Imaging, a Canadian company that helps schools create yearbooks, informed it on Feb. 9 that its cloud storage service provider had experienced a cyber-security breach, leading to unauthorized access to student images.The CBE said it had been assured that no identifying information had been accessed, and Edge was taking the appropriate steps to find out what happened and how.Gobeil reached out to Edge and said she was told the same thing.“The initial email was, ‘We (Edge) take this very seriously.

PTI. The authorities have managed to curtail the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation by farmers from Punjab at the state's border with Haryana. However, farmer leaders have said a meeting will be held with three Union ministers in Chandigarh on February 15.

What happened to govt-appointed panel on MSP formed after 2020-21 farmers protest? It further says: "Only DTC Buses and Cars/four-wheelers allowed from Mukarba Chowk towards NH-44 to take EXIT No. 2 on NH-44 at DSIIDC Cut to go towards Narela and Safiabad Border.

Investing in a sturdy table that provides enough space to keep a laptop, notebooks, stationery, and other essential items is the need of the hour. Study tables not only help to correct posture while working but also add to the aesthetics of your study room. Here’s a list of 10 modern, spacious, and sturdy study tables for you. List of 10 study tables to match the aesthetics of your room

Aditya Narayan has finally broken his silence on the backlash he faced after a video of him misbehaving with a fan went viral on social media. In an interview with Zoom Entertainment, the ‘Shaapit’ actor gave a cryptic message. “Honestly, no comments. I am answerable to the Almighty. That’s all”, he told the magazine. The ‘Ishqiya Dhishkion’ singer was met with a huge uproar when a video of him chucking away the mobile of a fan and throwing a microphone at him during a concert went viral on X.

prevailing situation in Delhi it is expected that there will be traffic-related problems which may cause delay in reaching the examination centre," the advisory stated. 1. The board has instructed students to reach the examination hall by 10:00 am and warned that entry will not be allowed after that.

₹33.05 lakh including stock options, performance bonuses, one-time payments, and so on. The median salary for graduates of the two-year MBA programme for batch of 2023 at IIM-Ahmedabad was not available. The 2024 batches at business schools are currently at the fag end of placements seasons.

total of 12,31,874 registered candidates, the competitive atmosphere was intense, but AICE students have etched their names among the top performers. Regional Triumphs: AICE Dominates in Delhi and Haryana In a noteworthy statistic, only two students in Delhi and two in Haryana managed to secure the elusive 100 percentile. Remarkably, Ipsit Mittal of AICE claimed the coveted spot in Delhi, while Aarav Bhatt of AICE stood out in Haryana.

GREAT Scholarships 2024 program, offering Indian students the opportunity to pursue postgraduate taught studies in the UK starting from autumn 2024, across various fields of study. In collaboration with the British Council, a total of 25 UK universities will participate in the scheme this year, offering 26 postgraduate GREAT scholarships. Areas of study include a wide range of subjects including Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, Design, Humanities, Dance, and more. Each GREAT scholarship is valued at a minimum of £10,000, which will be allocated towards tuition fees for a one-year postgraduate course in the UK for the 2024-25 academic year. Do you meet the immigration criteria? Check here For the 2024-25 academic year there are postgraduate scholarships available at the following institutions:

Basant Panchami 2024, students and devotees of goddess Saraswati worship the almighty and seek wisdom and knowledge in the form of blessings. It is also recommended to worship the books and wear yellow clothes on Basant Panchami. Investors can also draw some useful money lessons on this day to give an impetus to their portfolio.

Hindustan Times (HT), the Indian Consulate in San Francisco has been in contact with the family members of the deceased in India, offering consular support. Additionally, condolences have been extended to the bereaved family and the Indian American community.

one-day elections. The Southeast Asian nation's election is a mammoth exercise in logistics spanning three time zones with ballot boxes transported by truck, boat, helicopter, horse and even ox-cart.

A quick-moving winter storm that hit the Northeast on Tuesday has brought significant snowfall to some areas while others got less than expected

banks. The RBI communicates its holiday schedule through official channels like its website and notifications to banks and financial institutions. 14 February: Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami) (Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata) 15 February: Lui-Ngai-Ni (Banks will remain closed in Imphal) 18 February: Sunday 19 February: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (Banks will remain closed in Belapur, Mumbai, Nagpur) 20 February: Banks will remain closed in Aizawl, Itanagar, due to State Day/Statehood Day 24 February: Second Saturday 25 February: Sunday 26 February: Nyokum (Banks will remain closed in Itanagar) Vasant Panchami highlights the incoming of spring.