Category: education
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Brain Bristle to host May community webinar on building inclusive ecosystems
Mumbai, May 08: Brain Bristle, a Mumbai-based NGO is pleased to announce its May Community Webinar titled “How do we build Inclusive Ecosystems?” The live online session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST and is open to all. The webinar brings together two leading voices in the inclusion space – Arman…
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BC Jindal Group Strengthens Educational Equity Through Scholarship Initiative
May 07: BC Jindal Foundation, the CSR wing of India’s leading business conglomerate, the BC Jindal Group, has announced that it has extended support directly to more than 500 children across 4 districts in 4 states by committing Rs 192 lakh. Through its foundation’s initiative, the BC Jindal Scholarship, the group continues to support talented…
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PMEGP Creates 36.33 Lakh Opportunities, Drives Women and Rural Entrepreneurship Growth: Govt Report
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated around 36.33 lakh employment opportunities across the country, reinforcing its role as a key driver of grassroots entrepreneurship and livelihood creation, according to an official statement. Implemented through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission under the Ministry of Micro, Small and…
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Government School Enrollment Falls to 49.24 pc in 2024–25, Private Sector Expands
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): School enrollment in government institutions has declined to 49.24% in the 2024–25 academic year, while the private education sector continues to expand rapidly, according to concerns highlighted by NITI Aayog. The findings point to a steady shift in student preference toward private schools, reflecting changing perceptions around quality of education, infrastructure,…
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VIBGYOR Group Grows Portfolio to 44 Schools with Launch of Four New Strategic Campuses
May 7: VIBGYOR Group of Schools, a pioneer in India’s K-12 education landscape, announced a significant reinforcement of its national presence with the launch of four new VIBGYOR High campuses. The new CBSE-affiliated schools, situated in Manjri (Pune), Nandanvan (Nagpur), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), and Horamavu (Bengaluru), mark a pivotal step in the Group’s strategic roadmap to…
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Chandigarh University chefs win big with 13 medals at national culinary meet
May 6 (BNP): Students from Chandigarh University delivered a standout performance at Culinary Art India 2026, bringing home a total of 13 medals and earning recognition on a national stage. Competing against participants from leading institutes across the country, the student chefs impressed judges with their strong technical skills, creativity, and attention to detail. They took…
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Centre Seeks Early PM SHRI Scheme Rollout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
May 6 (BNP): The Ministry of Education is expected to write to the Chief Secretaries of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, urging them to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the earliest for implementing the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme in state-run schools. The scheme aims to upgrade selected schools into…
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The Crimson Crown by Edith Layton now available from Histria Books
Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Crimson Crown by Edith Layton. This novel is published by Histria Romance, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding books in the romance genre. Set against the paranoid early years of Henry VII’s reign, The Crimson Crown follows Lucas Lovat, an exiled spy summoned…
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The Broken Fence by James J. Antonio now available from Histria Books
Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Broken Fence by James J. Antonio. This story is published by Histria Kids, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for children that both educate and entertain. The Broken Fence follows a ten-year-old boy who inherits an unexpected foal on his grandfather’s thoroughbred…
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The Seekers by Jack Bartley now available from Histria Books
Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Seekers by Jack Bartley, the second volume in the Hilo Dome series. This book is published by Histria YA, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works for teens and young adults. The Seekers takes the framework of a post-apocalyptic survival story and roots…