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A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe.

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Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe. The dead were identified as two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, about an hour's drive from Atlanta. At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were taken to hospitals with injuries. The words «hard lockdown» appeared on a screen in junior Layla Ferrell's health class and lights began flashing. She and her frightened classmates piled desks and chairs in front of the door to create a barricade, she recalled.

Teachers go beyond the confines of the classroom, helping shape the overall personality of their students and preparing them to face life's myriad challenges. They play a pivotal role in igniting imagination, inspiring hope, and instilling a love for learning.

Teachers Day 2024 Wishes: Teachers Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to honor teachers of all kinds, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President and second President of India. This day serves as an opportunity to express gratitude towards educators who shape lives through their dedication and efforts. Teachers play a critical role that goes beyond academic education; they help shape moral values and nurture their students with love and care. Their influence can leave a lasting impact on a child's development and society as a whole. Dr. Radhakrishnan understood the significant role teachers play in shaping a nation and chose to honor them on his birthday.

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Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned teacher and former President of India, holds special significance for both teachers and students. Dr. Radhakrishnan believed in the noble virtues of teaching, famously stating, «A true teacher is one who helps us think for ourselves.»

Rajasthan's Education Minister, Madan Dilawar, made headlines by announcing that the bicycles distributed to schoolgirls will switch from black to saffron. Dilawar explained that there’s no special reason behind changing the colour of the bicycles. However, he pointed out that during the previous BJP government in Rajasthan, the bicycles were saffron. When the Congress came to power, they changed the colour to black. Dilawar emphasised that saffron is a symbol of valour and bravery, recalling that patriots wore this colour during India’s independence movement. «With this thought in mind, we have decided to change the colour to saffron,» he said. The free bicycle scheme in Rajasthan started in 2009 to help girls stay in school, as many drop out in Class 9 due to transportation issues. Over 7 lakh girls are eligible for these bicycles, and the government also provides a travel allowance to those living within three to five kilometres of their school.

₹250-per-month micro-SIP, chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch said. It would add another rung in India’s financial inclusion ladder. Mint explains what micro-SIPs are and what the industry thinks of them.

Infosys on Tuesday issued more appointment letters to the remaining engineering graduates who are awaiting onboarding for the last two years. The move comes a day after the Bengaluru based IT major sent more than 1,000 appointment letters on Monday. People close to the development said that Infosys is seeing a better demand environment and the appointment letters will be sent gradually to everyone who is waiting to onboard by December of this year. They said that with Infosys revising its revenue guidance upward to 3-4% for the full year against its earlier guidance of 1-3%, the company now requires more headcount than earlier. Meanwhile, last week, Infosys’ chief executive, Salil Parekh, in an interview to PTI, said, “We changed some dates but beyond that everyone will join Infosys and there is no change in that approach.”

Kolkata Police headquarters Lalbazar demanding the resignation of police commissioner Vineet Goyal, stayed put at nearby B B Ganguly Street even on Tuesday morning, more than 12 hours after they were stopped from marching further. The doctors, who were joined by several common people as well as students from other educational institutions spent the entire Monday night on BB Ganguly Street, around half a kilometre away from Lalbazar. A huge contingent of Kolkata Police officers remained on guard on the other side of the barricade built with guardrails chained together and locked with padlocks. The junior doctors had placed the replica of a spine and red roses on the barricade. The replica is to emphasise the duty of the police force to protect citizens, they claimed.

IIM-Ahmedabad's one-year MBA programme for executives (PGPX) faced challenges this year amid a global slowdown, with the highest maximum earning potential (MEP) offered at Rs 54.8 lakh per annum, marking a six-year low. The highest-ever MEP of Rs 1.08 crore was recorded last year, while the average highest MEP from 2018 to 2022 was Rs 70.56 lakh. In addition, the median MEP increased from Rs 33 lakh in 2023 to Rs 35 lakh in 2024. Out of 147 students, 126 opted for placements, and 121 accepted offers, leaving five unplaced. This is the second instance since the pandemic year 2020 where five students did not secure their desired offers. Three students pursued entrepreneurship, and two joined their family businesses. A total of 105 recruiters participated, with 67 being first-time recruiters. The placement data was shared through the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) report for IIM-A's PGPX programme.

IIT Bombay has completed final placements with an average annual package of Rs 23.5 lakh, a 7.8% jump from last year’s average of Rs 21.8 lakh but fewer students compared to last year have landed jobs during the process, a report released by the institute has revealed. In one of the most challenging years for placements to date, about 74.5% of the 1979 students who actively participated in the campus drive have got jobs, with 1475 job offers accepted. This is compared to about 82% last year when 1845 students actively participated and 1516 job offers were accepted. This is despite 364 companies making offers, compared to 324 last year. Seventy-eight international offers were accepted in both Phases of the IIT Bombay placements 2023 — 24, while 22 offers of above Rs 1 crore per year were accepted during this drive, according to data from the institute. Around 206 students received salaries of less than Rs 10 lakh.

Teachers' Day to honour the immense contributions of educators in shaping the nation's future. This day is not only a tribute to the dedication and hard work of teachers but also commemorates the birth anniversary of one of India's most revered scholars and former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. As India celebrates and honours all teachers across the nation, here's all you need to know.

Navya Naveli Nanda, the granddaughter of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, is making headlines for her recent admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. Navya has enrolled in the Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) for an MBA, a specialized two-year course tailored for working professionals and entrepreneurs. Beyond her academic pursuits, Navya is a stakeholder in her father's company and a dedicated advocate for women's rights. She is the founder of Project Naveli, a non-profit organization focused on gender equality in India, emphasizing key areas such as education, healthcare, and financial independence for women.

average annual package of Rs 23.5 lakh, a slight increase from last year's Rs 21.8 lakh. However, the packages offered were as low as Rs 4 lakh per annum, raising further concerns in the education industry. Ten students accepted job offers in the range of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh per annum. Despite the 7.7 per cent rise in average compensation, fewer students were placed through the campus drive compared to the previous year, as per a report by the premiere institute. Further, the placement percentage recorded for the said year is not more than 75 per cent.

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education to Indian students for overseas studies, the trust was spending for the charitable purpose of education outside India since the loan was given for spending on education outside India. Therefore, tax exemption was denied to the trust in respect of such loan scholarships given to students.

photography. Shreyovi Mehta, a Class Five student from Faridabad near Delhi, has now bagged the much-coveted Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. Shreyovi managed to capture the photo of a pair of peafowls, while she was on a morning walk in the forests of Keoladev National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

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