Friday, May 29

EDUCATION

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Strengthens
EDUCATION, ENGLISH, TAMILNADU

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Strengthens

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Strengthens Top Management: Appoints Ms. Alka Garg as Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Kanika Kumar Nijhawan as Senior Vice President - Marketing Senior leadership appointments to strengthen financial strategy and brand growth at India’s leading test-prep major National, February 25, 2026: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the largest provider of test preparation services in India for engineering and medical entrance examinations – has announced the appointments of Ms Alka Garg as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Ms Kanika Kumar Nijhawan as Senior Vice President – Marketing, to support the Company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening and professionalising its management in order to achieve accelerated growth and business excellence. ...
Aakash Student from Tamil Nadu Shines in JEE Main 2026:
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Aakash Student from Tamil Nadu Shines in JEE Main 2026:

Aakash Student from Tamil Nadu Shines in JEE Main 2026: Chennai Student Ajaiy P Becomes State Topper with 99.99 Percentile;Secures 100 Percentile in Physics and Mathematics -        Delivers an exceptional performance with a near-perfect overall percentile and achieves a flawless 100 percentile in Physics and Mathematics, bringing pride to Tamil Nadu and Aakash Educational Services Limited Tamil Nadu, 16 February, 2026: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) students from Tamil Nadu have again demonstrated exemplary performance during the JEE Main 2026 (Session 1) and given testimony to the continued success of their academic program throughout their regions. According to the National Testing Agency (NTA) results released today, Aakashian Ajaiy P from Adyar Branch in Chennai l...
Intuitive funds IIT Madras initiative to build affordable ultrasound
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Intuitive funds IIT Madras initiative to build affordable ultrasound

Intuitive funds IIT Madras initiative to build affordable ultrasound imaging system for early breast cancer detection in rural India The project will translate advanced imaging technologies into a portable breast-screening device tailored for rural and remote healthcare settings The device will enable frontline healthcare workers with minimal training, while having the potential of being 20% to 50% more affordable than current mid- to high-end imported systems with comparable features This innovation helps overcome longstanding screening barriers, enables timely diagnosis, and expands equitable access to care, ultimately improving patient outcomes National, 29 January 2026: Intuitive Surgical, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted sur...
Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College
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Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College

Pongal fete gets all its rustic charm at Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women Chennai, 13th Jan. 2026 Excitement and mirth was around as students of Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women in traditional attire celebrated Pongal in the institution’s campus today (13th Jan). It was amazing to watch bustling activities happen in a village setting recreated specially for the occasion. Over 4000 students wearing traditional Half Sari / Silk Sari added perfect color to the celebrations. Kummiyattam, Garagattam, Oyilaatam, Kaavadiyaattam, Silambaattam and Folk Dances performed by students made onlookers tap their feet to the beat. Special children also performed a Gramiya Nadanam in the occasion. There were shops entirely set up and managed by students. They played vendors and sold Bangl...
Director appointed to deliver outstanding research and enterprise
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Director appointed to deliver outstanding research and enterprise

Director appointed to deliver outstanding research and enterprise at University of Southampton Delhi.  National, 9th January, 2026: The University of Southampton has appointed Professor Abhilash Nair as Director of Research and Enterprise at its new India campus.  Professor Nair will be responsible for advancing research, knowledge exchange and enterprise that will be locally grounded and globally impactful. He will join the University of Southampton Delhi in February. This new post will help deliver a world class education and student experience, with a strong emphasis on producing career-ready graduates who will make a meaningful impact. Professor Nair will be responsible for ensuring that research and enterprise activities are aligned with India’s National Education Policy 2...
Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) announced as a Pan-India Institution
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Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) announced as a Pan-India Institution

*Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) announced as a Pan-India Institution for Indian Cinema, a monumental vision to unite India’s cinematic powerhouses* The Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) was officially announced today in Mumbai as a national cinematic institution aimed at bringing together all Indian film industries on a single, unified platform. Envisioned as a long-term institution for Indian cinema, INCA seeks to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, transparency, and credible recognition across languages, regions, and crafts. The announcement was made in the presence of leading filmmakers, producers, artists, and cultural voices from across the country, including Rohit Shetty, Anand L Rai, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dil Raju, Manoj Tiwari, Navraj Hans, Manmohan Shetty, Khushb...
VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA AVADI & PARUTHIPATTU – VELAMMAL NEXUS
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VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA AVADI & PARUTHIPATTU – VELAMMAL NEXUS

VELAMMAL VIDYALAYA AVADI & PARUTHIPATTU - VELAMMAL NEXUS Grand Book Launch by Author Chetan Bhagat Velammal Vidyalaya, Avadi & Paruthipattu, witnessed a proud and historic moment as 142 students released their handwritten books, celebrating young talent and creativity. The ceremony was graced by celebrated author Mr. Chetan Bhagat, who inaugurated the books and interacted with the budding writers. A touching highlight of the event was when parents blessed their children by adorning them with garlands, expressing pride and emotional support for their achievement. The celebration began with a grand welcome by Velammal Nexus students, showcasing discipline, cultural flair, and enthusiasm that set the tone for the event. During the interactive session, students posed ins...
Sagehill Creative Pathway Opens As Chennai’s First Fully Residential
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Sagehill Creative Pathway Opens As Chennai’s First Fully Residential

Sagehill Creative Pathway Opens As Chennai’s First Fully Residential Cambridge School ~A purpose-built residential campus designed to align space, safety and structured learning for growing minds~ CHENNAI, DECEMBER 10, 2025: Sagehill Creative Pathway School, today announced its opening as Chennai’s first fully residential Cambridge (IGCSE) Campus. Promoted by Neelakesav Education and Research Trust Neelakesav Education and Research Trust, the school brings focused approach to purposeful learning and structured growth. Its design aligns space, safety and movement to support confident, independent learners. The campus is shaped around clear learning intent, with adaptable studios and movement spaces that support focus and inquiry. The academic approach integrates Cambridge IGCSE met...
Indian Learning Tech Innovator Courseplay Wins Global Recognition
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Indian Learning Tech Innovator Courseplay Wins Global Recognition

Indian Learning Tech Innovator Courseplay Wins Global Recognition; Clinches Gold at the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards.  National, 10th December 2025: In a proud milestone for India’s learning tech innovations, Courseplay, has been honoured with the prestigious Gold at the Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards, in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology category. This global acclaim positions the homegrown innovator among the world’s best, celebrating its cutting-edge learning management and experience capabilities that empower organisations to build future-ready talent at scale. The award recognises Courseplay’s next-generation, AI-powered Learning Management and Experience Platform, which combines intelligent automation, personalized le...
Aakash Honours Outstanding IOQM & ANTHE 2025
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Aakash Honours Outstanding IOQM & ANTHE 2025

Aakash Honours Outstanding IOQM & ANTHE 2025 Achievers at Felicitation Ceremony in Chennai Highlights ANTHE • Pratyush from the Chennai-Avadi Branch, achieving a perfect 100%, showcasing exceptional merit • Tamil Nadu (TN) demonstrated a commanding performance, with the Chennai-Adyar Branch leading as a top center by having a significant number of successful students IOQM – • An exceptional performance was recorded with all 32 students in the dataset successfully selected for the next stage, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad • The highest Tentative Score of 56 was secured by SuryaKrishnan .V.G from the Chennai North Branch(Class 12), leading the group of successful qualifiers. • A student named R Koushik demonstrated outstanding dominance by achieving a score that was 22mar...