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Bangalore's current startup ecosystem and Kota, the coaching hub for IIT JEE aspirants in 2005. He refers to this as the "ecosystem delusion," where an environment rich in resources and networking opportunities can sometimes create a false sense of achievement among its participants. He listed four reasons why a «Bengaluru today reminds him of Kota of 2005». In Kota, thousands of students flocked to the city, assuming that merely being in the same place as the top achievers, attending the same coaching classes, and having access to the best resources would guarantee their success. However, only a small fraction of them actually cleared the IIT JEE, while the majority fell into the trap of complacency—believing that proximity to success was the same as putting in the hard work required to achieve it. In his post, Deshpande referred to Kota as the «Mecca of IIT-JEE,» highlighting that it fosters a well-crafted environment for success. «Each year, one coaching institute alone produces around 4-5 top rankers with single digits. Students have access to exceptional teachers, the finest books, and an infrastructure designed to promote success—everything from mess facilities to photocopy shops and rental PGs,» he explained.

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a video on martial arts sessions held at campsites of his east to west Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year and said a "Bharat Dojo Yatra" is coming soon. Dojo broadly refers to a training hall or school for martial arts. «During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as we journeyed across thousands of kilometers, we had a daily routine of practicing jiu-jitsu every evening at our campsite. What began as a simple way to stay fit quickly evolved into a community activity, bringing together fellow yatris and young martial arts students from the towns where we stayed,» Gandhi said on X along with the video of the sessions. «Our goal was to introduce these young minds to the beauty of the 'Gentle Art' a harmonious blend of meditation, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, and non-violent conflict resolution techniques,» the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said.

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companies are increasingly insisting that freshers undergo mandatory internships with them for an extended period before they make the final offers, delaying the hiring process that has just started seeing some activity after a washout year. Placement officers in several tier-1 and -2 engineering colleges that ET spoke to said internships, which used to be six months, have now been extended by another four-six months. “Employers are increasingly seeking fresh graduates with internship experience in AI/ML, data roles, model development and analytics,” said Munira Loliwala, vice president, strategy and growth, at staffing services firm TeamLease Digital. “The shortage of skilled entry-level talent has led companies to offer extended internships, enhancing the likelihood of hiring through management trainee programs later.”

The Supreme Court is keeping on hold the latest multibillion-dollar student debt relief plan from the Biden administration, while multiple lawsuits make their way through lower courts

SEOUL—The victims were reportedly teachers, military officers, undergraduates and elementary-school students. Across a labyrinth of Telegram group chats, anonymous users submitted photos of South Korean girls and women without their permission that were manipulated into sexually explicit images and videos viewed by hundreds of thousands. South Korean authorities on Wednesday began an investigation to tackle faked pornographic images after a massive network was uncovered—involving hundreds of victims, many of them minors.

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SP Jain Group has acquired California Miramar University (CMU), which will allow the group that runs business schools to offer artificial intelligence-related master’s and bachelor’s programmes to global students. The process to acquire the university had started in November last year and the all-cash deal is now through, SP Jain Group president Nitish Jain told ET over a virtual interaction. With the acquisition, the group now has access not only to AI courses and learning tools but also the US market, he said. The group has six campuses: Dubai (opened in 2004), Singapore (2005), Sydney (2012), Mumbai (2015), London (2023), and now CMU in San Jose, California. The group primarily has two flagship programmes: master of global business and executive MBA.

junior doctors in West Bengal, who have been continuing ceasework for 20 days to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a medic, on Wednesday rejected Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal to join duty. A member of the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum said they would not withdraw the agitation unless their demands, such as justice for the deceased postgraduate trainee of the RG Kar hospital, were met. They also demanded the suspension of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, from the health services and the same action against the Kolkata police commissioner. The doctor's forum took out a rally in Shyambazar area in the northern part of Kolkata to press their demands.

JN Tata Endowment (JNTE) for higher education abroad will continue to enjoy income-tax exemption, despite offering loan-scholarships for Indian students to study overseas, reported TOI. Founded in 1892 by Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata, JNTE annually selects 90 to 100 students for merit-based loan scholarships. The scholarships span various disciplines, including applied sciences, management, and the arts, allowing students to pursue their studies outside India. As per JNTE’s official policy, scholars sign a seven-year agreement with the foundation, repaying the loan in five equal instalments between the third and seventh year. JNTE currently manages a corpus of Rs 200 crore.

Japan External Trade Organisation organised University Connect, an interactive event here to bring together Japanese businesses that are keen on hiring Indian talent and the best colleges of Karnataka. University Connect is a global campaign to connect with universities outside of Japan in order to encourage students to pursue employment opportunities in Japanese businesses. «This was the first one held in Bengaluru. Ten Japanese companies and seven Indian institutions attended. There was a more than anticipated exchange of view points and excitement. The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is determined to keep growing its network of universities in Karnataka actively and will do everything in its power to assist Japanese businesses in hiring skilled Indians,» said Toshihiro Mizutani, Director General of JETRO Bengaluru.

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A 16-year-old high school quarterback died on Saturday, a day after suffering a critical brain injury during his school’s season opener, according to statements from the teen’s family and school.

A few days ago, I received a message from my relationship manager informing me that she had left the private sector bank where I hold my primary account. This wasn’t the first time something like this happened. Since 2008, I’ve had relationship managers come and go, with each one lasting around two years before moving on.

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Lamenting on how the “river of ideas that nourished politics has dried up" in independent India, Yogendra Yadav draws attention to “the atrophy of the political imagination...that afflicts the entire political class, cutting across ideological and political boundaries." In his recent column in the Indian Express, the analyst-cum-activist asks, “Where are our political thinkers?" Well, quite a number of our most talented and ambitious young people are responding to economic incentives and pursuing careers in industry, technology and business. Our education system smothers thinking of any kind and our political discourse has long been hostile to free thinking. It comes as no surprise to me that a free, independent India produces fewer political thinkers than Olympic medallists.

Business groups are raising concerns about Ottawa’s decision to restrict the number of temporary foreign workers coming to Canada, warning that certain industries that are struggling to find workers could be adversely affected.

It's not clear whether Anna McFadzean, a London School of Economics student and summer intern at Lazard, has converted her 2024 internship into a full-time job offer. Nor is it clear whether Arshiya, an intern in the FIG team, has. However, Lazard has featured them both in the day in the life video below. It illustrates why summer internships in investment banking jobs aren't always the reliable routes to first jobs that they used to be.

arrested seven staff members of a school, including the Principal, PT teacher, a trustee, and four others, in connection with the alleged sexual harassment of a minor student. The accused were arrested on Friday evening, police said. According to officials, the PT teacher, who is the main accused, allegedly sexually harassed the girl student repeatedly over the past two years.

Medical Superintendent and Vice President of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, held a meeting with students and teachers to discuss ways to make the hospital a better place and to enhance the institution's services. He asserted that he is like a guardian of the institution and assured that all security demands would be fulfiled. Chatterjee on Friday said that a meeting was held with the students and teachers to discuss how RG KAR could be made a better place.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have had a promising start to 2024, having just completed a royal tour of Colombia. During the tour, Meghan shared that their daughter, Princess Lilibet, has started expressing herself more. However, despite these positive developments, some critics are beginning to raise concerns about the couple's long-term prospects. Questions have been raised about their motives, and there are suggestions that the future may hold challenges for the Sussexes, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.