Author: Deepthi Amit Shanishwara

The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative has emerged as one of India’s most impactful environmental movements, seamlessly blending emotional reverence with ecological responsibility. This groundbreaking campaign invites citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers, creating a powerful connection between maternal love and environmental stewardship. The Philosophy Behind the Movement At its core, the initiative recognizes the profound parallels between mothers and trees. Both serve as life-givers, nurturers, and protectors of future generations. Environmental activist Sunita Narain observes, “When we plant a tree in our mother’s name, we acknowledge the universal truth that both mothers and nature sustain…

The launch of IIM Ahmedabad Dubai represents a paradigm shift in international business education, as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad establishes its first overseas presence in the United Arab Emirates. Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s inauguration of this prestigious campus signals a new era of cross-border educational excellence. This landmark achievement positions Dubai as the gateway for India’s premier management education to reach global markets. The ceremony, attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UAE’s Acting Minister of Higher Education Dr. Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, demonstrates the highest level of governmental support for…

On the 5th of September each year, India celebrates its teachers in a tradition that is far deeper than what teachers accomplish in the classroom. The day marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of a dreamer-philosopher, a rogue teacher and the second President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Teacher Day was founded on his great humility and his commitment to education. Whenever his students would suggest that we celebrate his birthday, he would insist that we reserve a day to celebrate all teachers, to show that we recognise their inestimable value in nation-building. This was the act which completed…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized quite a few fields in the past few years, and education is not an exception. AI has had a significant impact in the field of personalized learning instruments and intelligent tutors. Using AI and combining it with skill mapping is one of the most promising applications of AI to education. The job market is changing at a high pace and the students are under a lot of pressure to determine career paths which deal with their strengths, their interests and market needs. The use of IA has a key role to play in the upliftment…

The Indian higher education system is in a paradigm shift because these institutions are shifting from purely theoretical institutional education to those that incorporate more practical and industry-based learning. The Medhavi Skills Partnership between Medhavi Skills University (MSU), BVG Skill Academy and BVG Security Services Pvt. Ltd. is a major instance of such evolution. The aim of this alliance is to narrow the education-to-employment gap that has always prevailed by integrating formal, on-the-job learning into academic degree programs so that students graduate with both a formal qualification and work experience. The partnership strongly complies with the goals of the National…

In the rapidly changing world today, academic knowledge is not sufficient anymore. Employers, teachers, and executives all over the world are changing their priorities toward emotional intelligence ( EQ ) and soft skills like communication, adaption, empathy, teamwork, and critical thinking because it is contributing to success in personal and professional life. Now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in education systems more often than ever, the question comes to mind: Will AI be able to assist learners in building emotional intelligence and soft skills? The answer, surprisingly enough, is: yes, to a great degree, but only thoughtfully. Understanding Emotional Intelligence…

Each year, thousands of school children in Gujarat pursue professional courses, such as engineering, pharmacy, management, and others. Admission Committee for Professional courses (ACPC) plays the central role of ensuring that admission to the respective courses is conducted on a fair, open and simplified basis. Whether it’s the dream of getting an elusive place in BE/BTech and MBA or trying to advance from a diploma to a degree, one must know the step-by-step procedure of ACPC. Eligibility Criteria: Opening the Right Doors This begins with eligibility. In every course, ACPC has particular academic standards: BE/BTech: You should have completed Class…

The academic stream after basic education is a very important matter that determines the future course of study and the profession. In most of the educational systems, higher secondary education is offered in three major streams, namely Science, Commerce, and Arts, and each stream opens the gateway to a wide range of possibilities at knowledge levels and professions. To make a considered decision, one has to be aware of personal interests, talent and career aspirations as well as opportunities that every stream presents individually. This paper will explore what students ought to consider before they choose between Science, Commerce and…