Education

Grand Finale To Be Held On December 7 at IIIT-Bangalore Veranda K-12, part of Veranda Learning Solutions, announced the shortlisting of the top 25 entries for the Nationals of Avinya, a nation-wide initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of young innovators. These exceptional students will compete in the Grand Finale on December 7, 2024, at IIIT-Bangalore, where their ground-breaking ideas will take centre-stage. Avinya: A Hub for Young Innovators Avinya is a platform designed to empower students from…

“We want such education which builds character, increases mental power, expands intellect and enables a person to stand on his own feet.” This statement of India’s great philosopher, thinker and social reformer Swami Vivekananda is relevant even today, because education is the medium through which a person establishes himself and gives direction and condition to his life towards social, economic and moral heights. Taking forward these ideas of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi implemented PM Shri School Yojana…

Chennai : Veranda Learning Solutions Limited, a listed enterprise offering end-to-end education solutions, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (IAB), UK, to roll out the Certified International Accounting Professional (CIAP) program in India. Much like how IT redefined career paths in the 2000s, the CIAP program is set to become the must-have credential for commerce students in the decade ahead. This six-month program will equip…

Mumbai : The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has published “Guidelines for Divyang Candidates” on its official website. These guidelines provide information about granting compensatory time during examinations and arranging a scribe for candidates unable to write, based on their request. Divyang candidates must submit a formal request with all relevant documents as per the provisions outlined in the applicable government circular after applying for an advertised post. Prior approval from the Commission is mandatory. For advertisements like the Translator…

More than 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs have participated enthusiastically in Project Veer Gatha 4.0. The students have sent poems, paintings, essays, videos, etc. in honour of the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces. Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 with the aim of disseminating the inspiring tales of valour, selfless sacrifice and courage of the Gallantry Awardees and the life stories of these bravehearts among the students…

Champhai : Today, Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma inaugurated the Platinum Jubilee celebration of Govt. Gandhi Memorial High School (GM H/S), Champhai, where he once studied. As part of the celebrations, the Chief Minister visited the High School Museum, established in 1968 and recognized as the first museum in Mizoram. Afterward, he toured the school premises and held an interaction session with the students. The Chief Minister shared, “It brings me great joy to visit my old high school once again,…

Total Income up 56% YoY, EBITDA Grows 2.6X YoY Chennai : Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), a listed education company offering end-to-end solutions in education space, announced robust financial results for the second quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2024. The company delivered solid growth, capitalizing on new opportunities and continually providing high-impact educational outcomes. In Q2 FY25, Veranda reported an operating revenue of ₹138.62 crore, a 40.91% increase from ₹98.37 crore in Q2 FY24. The EBITDA surged…

Building a Brighter Tomorrow Through Education National Education Day is celebrated on November 11 every year in honor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India and a prominent educationist. This day highlights the importance of education in shaping India’s future. With 65% of the nation’s population under the age of 35, it is crucial to provide them with opportunities for quality education and skills development. The Government of India is dedicated to building strong education infrastructure that…

The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 reflect the dynamic landscape of higher education across the continent, spotlighting the top institutions excelling in academic and research excellence, innovation, and internationalization. This year’s rankings emphasize the growing competition among Asian universities and showcase the region’s commitment to advancing global educational standards. This edition highlights India’s impressive upward trajectory in higher education across the continent. India boasts two institutions within the top 50 and seven in the top 100 of the QS Asia Rankings…

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, lauded the Union Cabinet’s approval of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, a significant initiative to provide financial support to meritorious students under the Central Sector. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Pradhan said that the scheme will help universalise access to 21st-century higher education for India’s talented youth. He also mentioned that with an outlay of ₹3,600 crore, the scheme will remove obstacles to higher education and enable the yuva…