MBBS Admissions: Reporting Date Extended for Second Phase Applicants

Extension Granted for Reporting Date in Second Phase of MBBS Admissions:

The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has decided to extend the reporting date for the second phase of web counseling for MBBS admissions until 5 p.m. on September 9. Initially, the second phase was completed, and seats were allotted to various colleges, with the admission deadline set for September 7. However, due to various reasons, some students did not complete their admissions.

In response to requests from parents and students, Health Minister T. Harish Rao agreed to extend the counseling phase and provide a chance for students to attend the third phase of counseling for MBBS admissions.

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Extension Granted for Reporting Date in Second Phase of MBBS Admissions

He also instructed the vice-chancellor to extend the reporting date for colleges and encouraged students to report to their allocated medical colleges with their original certificates by 5 p.m. on September 9.

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Akshara Avishkara Initiative Aims to Enhance Education Sector with Guest Teachers

Akshara Avishkara Initiative Aims to Enhance Education Sector with Guest Teachers:

The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) is initiating a transformative educational effort to enhance the educational landscape in the region.

Under the innovative ‘Akshara Mitra’ program, the KKRDB is addressing teacher vacancies by appointing guest teachers in the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad Karnataka) districts.

Dr. Ajay Singh, Chairman of KKRDB, shared details of the initiative during a press conference.

He stated, “For the first time, we are implementing the ‘Akshara Avishkara’ scheme in the disadvantaged Kalyana Karnataka region. Under this program, guest teachers will be appointed with the special title of Akshara Mitra.”

Applications for the appointment of 2,618 guest teachers in seven districts will be solicited through the Study Department, commencing from Thursday.

The board aims to complete teacher appointments by September 17, with a backup deadline of September 30 if needed. These guest teachers will receive training in subjects like English and computer study.

“Guest teachers will serve for seven months, receiving a monthly honorarium of Rs 10,000 for primary tutors and Rs 10,500 for secondary tutors, amounting to a total expenditure of Rs 18.38 crore. The KKRDB has already allocated the necessary funds, and the education department will commence the appointment process,” he explained.

Notably, this scheme marks its introduction for the first time in both the state and the country, specifically within the Kalyana Karnataka region.

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Akshara Avishkara Initiative Aims to Enhance Education Sector with Guest Teachers

Chairman Ajay Singh emphasized the board’s commitment, stating that over the next seven months, the objective is to elevate the educational performance of districts currently ranked 28th in SSLC results to a position below 15.

In the 2023-24 academic year, the Kalyana Karnataka region saw the presence of 1,046 single-teacher schools, with 115 schools reporting zero enrollment and 241 schools enrolling fewer than 10 students.

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Teachers Have the Opportunity to Honor Their Educators

Teachers Have the Opportunity to Honor Their Educators:

At St. Paul’s High School in Hyderguda, teachers received a delightful surprise on Teachers’ Day: they were encouraged to bring their own tutor to a special event held on Monday.

Mamatha Thummala, an English teacher, extended an invitation to her English teacher, Neeraja Reddy, who traveled all the way from Hanamkonda to attend. Thummala expressed her gratitude, saying, “I owe my career as an English teacher to Neeraja ma’am. I struggled with English initially, but her extra efforts helped me catch up with my peers. She not only taught me the language but also assisted me in constructing sentences and mastering grammar.”

She continued, “A girl who once feared English went on to complete her master’s degree in the subject, all thanks to one exceptional teacher.”

teachers have the opportunity to honor their educators
Teachers Have the Opportunity to Honor Their Educators

Yolanda Catherine, a science teacher responsible for the primary section, invited her former teacher, Aileen Gay from Rosary Convent High School in Gunfoundry. This reunion filled the day with nostalgia and strengthened their connection. Catherine extended the invitation, which was promptly accepted, showcasing the profound desire of teachers to reconnect and share their experiences after many years.

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AP Medical College Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

AP Medical College Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification:

AMC in Visakhapatnam, celebrating its centenary year, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its medical education services. This recognition was presented by HYM International Certifications, a prominent international certification body.

The certification was officially handed over to Dr. G. Butchi Raju, the Principal of AMC, by Sivayya of HYM International on September 3.

Founded in 1902 in Visakhapatnam, AMC initially commenced its program with an inaugural class of 50 students, known as the Licentiate Certificate Standard A program.

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AP Medical College Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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OU Zoology Department: 100th Year

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OU Zoology Department: 100th Year:

As part of Osmania University’s zoology department’s centenary celebrations, a prestigious international conference is on the horizon. This conference, organized by Professor M. Madhavi, who also serves as the head of the zoology department, promises to be a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in the field of zoology.

One of the focal points of this event will be the cutting-edge field of nano-biotechnology, which holds immense potential for transforming various aspects of zoological research and applications. Bioinformatics, another key area of discussion, plays a critical role in managing and analyzing vast biological data, further advancing our understanding of the animal kingdom.

The conference will also shed light on the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 technology, which has revolutionized genetic research and applications. It will explore how this technology is being leveraged for various zoological studies and genetic interventions.

For those with an interest in the intricacies of the brain and nervous system, the conference will offer valuable insights into neuroscience. Attendees can anticipate discussions on the latest breakthroughs and discoveries in this fascinating field.

In the realm of cellular biology, mysteries abound, and this conference aims to uncover some of them. Researchers and experts will delve into the intricacies of cellular processes and unveil new findings.

The breadth of topics covered in this conference is remarkable, extending beyond fundamental research to practical applications. Participants will have the opportunity to explore advances in animal physiology, which can have far-reaching implications for fields such as agriculture and medicine.

Additionally, the conference will encompass discussions on topics such as biodiversity, parasitology, toxicology, evolutionary biology, genetics, economic zoology, and sustainability. These diverse areas of study collectively contribute to our understanding of the natural world and its intricate ecosystems.

ou zoology department: 100th year
OU Zoology Department: 100th Year

Overall, the centenary conference at Osmania University’s zoology department promises to be an intellectually enriching event, bringing together experts, scholars, and enthusiasts to celebrate a century of zoological exploration while charting the course for the future of this dynamic field.

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IIIT Hyderabad Marks 25th Anniversary and Welcomes New Chairman

IIIT Hyderabad Marks 25th Anniversary and Welcomes New Chairman:

On Friday, IIIT Hyderabad (IIIT-H) announced the appointment of Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala as the new chairman, succeeding its founding chairman, Prof. Raj Reddy, as the institute celebrated its 25th anniversary.

IIIT-H director, Prof. P.J. Narayanan, highlighted that India has adopted the ‘IIIT-H model’ with the establishment of 20 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) IIITs. He emphasized that IIIT-Hyderabad has played a pivotal role in shaping various state and national institutions such as T-Hub, Centre of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE), 21st Century Gurukulams, RGUKT, This includes institutions like the National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG) and more.

Prof. Narayanan also outlined the institute’s current areas of focus, which include signal processing and communications, data science and analytics, language technologies, robotics, security, theory and algorithms, smart cities, cognitive science, and computational social sciences, among others.

Upon assuming his role, Prof. Jhunjhunwala shared his vision for the institute, emphasizing the expansion of horizons while maintaining IIIT-H’s reputation as a hub for technological innovation and education.

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IIIT Hyderabad Marks 25th Anniversary and Welcomes New Chairman

He stressed the importance of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and breaking down the boundaries between disciplines to encourage thriving research at the intersections. Prof. Jhunjhunwala expressed a commitment to investing in world-class infrastructure, recruiting top-tier faculty, and regularly updating the curriculum to align with the latest industry trends in the years ahead.

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Job vacancies in India’s BFSI sector see significant growth in March: Report

Job vacancies in India’s banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector have seen a significant year-on-year (YOY) growth in March, according to a report on Monday.

The report by job platform Naukri showed that the insurance and banking sectors are witnessing a secular bull run in new job creation, significantly contributing to the upward hiring trend in the overall white-collar job market of India.

The new jobs created in the insurance sector recorded an astonishing 108 percent growth in March 2023 compared to March 2022, primarily driven by jobs related to selling insurance products.

The banking sector displayed a 45 percent YoY growth fuelled by the expansion of digital banking services in the rapidly evolving global economy.

The promising aspect of this growth is its geographical spread where vacancies in cities as diverse as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Kolkata increased by 145 percent, 72 percent, and 49 percent respectively.

The new job creation spread across both global capability centres of multinational BFSI giants as well as the domestic financial stalwarts focused on selling insurance and banking products to the Indian consumers.

“The BFSI sector’s growth in a cautious job market signals resilience of the Indian economy and the expanding horizons of the white-collar job landscape. Non-metro cities are proving to be the catalysts for change, redefining the employment narrative in India,” Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer, Naukri.com, said in a statement.

The IT sector, on the other hand, witnessed consolidation in hiring with a decline of 17 percent in new jobs created compared to March last year.

The hiring intent declined across both large IT giants and unicorns, while hiring for early-to-mid-stage startups remained stable with respect to the same period last year.

Vacancies for high-demand roles such as big data engineers, DevOps, and software development engineers, which were on a growth path until recent times, have declined in March 2023 by 20 percent, 9 percent, and 6 percent, respectively. However, the demand for emerging roles like machine learning saw an uptick, the report showed.

New jobs created in other non-tech sectors such as oil, real estate, FMCG, and hospitality increased by 36 percent, 31 percent, 14 percent, and 7 percent, respectively, compared to last year’s base.

However, specific non-tech sectors such as retail, education, and BPO, exhibited cautious hiring sentiment with a 4 percent, 2 percent, and 2 per cent decline in hiring activity, respectively, according to the report.

Leading job portal Indeed lays off 2,200 employees, CEO ‘heartbroken’

Call it ironic but the leading job portal Indeed which helps thousands land their dream jobs has itself laid off 2,200 employees, or 15 percent of its workforce.

A ‘heartbroken’ Indeed CEO Chris Hyams announced that job cuts come from nearly every team, function, level, and region at Indeed and Indeed Flex.

“We anticipate we will be letting approximately 2,200 people go. This is roughly 15 per cent of our team. The specific decisions on who and where to cut were extremely difficult, but they were made with great care,” he said in a blog post late on Wednesday.

“Leading a company whose mission is to help people get jobs, every single day I think about how important a job is in a person’s life. Losing a job is extraordinarily hard, financially and emotionally,” he added.

The CEO said he will take a 25 per cent cut in base pay. Additionally, more than 75 percent of “my total compensation is directly tied to Indeed revenue growth, and is at risk given current trends,” he said.

The company will share information directly with everyone impacted and everyone outside of the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Japan will receive an email informing them of their status.

If your position has been eliminated, the subject will be “Your Position Has Been Impacted.”

If your position has not been eliminated, the subject will be “Your Position Has Not Been Impacted.”

“In the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Japan, unfortunately, local regulations will mean a longer wait. We will communicate with all of you today to outline the specifics in your region,” said the CEO.

Under the severance agreement, employees will receive 16 weeks of base salary, or two weeks for every year of service, whichever is greater.

“A cash payout equivalent to your RSUs scheduled to vest on May 1. For employees whose initial grant date was August 1, 2022, or later, you will receive a partial payout for RSUs that vest on May 1 with the standard one-year vesting cliff waived,” Hyams informed.

The payout will be calculated at the closing stock price on February 1.

Last quarter, US total job openings were down 3.5 percent year over year, while sponsored job volumes were down 33 percent.

“In the US, we are expecting job openings will likely decrease to pre-pandemic levels of about 7.5 million, or even lower over the next two to three years,” said the company.

Student groups protest at TSPSC office over exam paper leak

Student and youth wings of various opposition parties in Telangana on Tuesday tried to lay siege to the office of the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) to protest over the leakage of the question paper.

Tension prevailed at the TSPSC office in the Nampally area here when workers of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) barged into the premises by scaling the boundary wall.

The protesters damaged the TSPSC Board. Police had a tough time controlling the protesters.

Carrying BJYM flags and raising slogans, the protesters clashed with the policemen who had erected barricades.

Demanding the suspension of the TSPSC chairman and secretary, activists of the youth wing of Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) also staged a protest. Police detained the protesters who tried to barge into office premises and shifted them to a police station.

The protesters also demanded a thorough investigation into all exams held by TSPSC in the recent past. They demanded stringent action against those involved in paper leakage.

The BJYM leaders alleged that the government is playing with the lives of the unemployed by failing to check paper leakage.

Student groups also staged protests at Osmania University, demanding action against the TSPSC chairman.

Hyderabad Police on Monday arrested nine persons, including two employees of TSPSC and a police constable for leakage of question paper of the examination conducted for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Engineer in various departments.

The TSPSC conducted the examination on March 5 for 833 vacancies of Assistant Engineer, Municipal Assistant Engineer, Technical Officer, and Junior Technical Officer in various engineering departments. A total of 55,000 candidates had written the exam.

As the two employees TSPSC allegedly copied folders containing the question papers of various exams from computers in the confidential section, the Commission already postponed recruitment examinations to posts of Town Planning Building Overseer scheduled on March 12 and Veterinary Assistant Surgeon scheduled to be held on March 15 and 16.

The Commission is scheduled to meet later in the day to take a decision on canceling the exam held on March 5 and conduct a re-exam.

India’s white-collar sector sees 35% spike in jobs for women: Report

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India’s white-collar sector has seen a 35 percent spike in job openings for women, compared to last year, according to a report released on Monday.

It is primarily because women, who dropped out of work during the pandemic to become full-time caregivers, have now re-joined the workforce, revealed the report by the talent management platform found (formerly known as Monster jobs).

In addition, the focused efforts by India Inc such as introducing benefits such as menstrual leaves and childcare, introducing programs to fight bias in the workplace, allowing flexibility at work, and diversity-focused hiring, among others are helping increase female participation in the workforce.

The highest demand share of women in the workforce is currently held by the ITES/BPO (36 percent) industry, followed by IT/computers-software (35 percent), and banking/accounting/financial services (22 percent).

Further, Delhi-NCR (21 percent) is leading with the highest percentage of jobs available for women, followed by Mumbai (15 percent), Bengaluru (10 percent), Chennai (9 percent), and Pune (7 percent).

It is also interesting to note that 6 percent of the total women workforce on the platform are those who have taken a career break and returned to work. Moreover, freelance roles account for 4 percent of the total jobs for women, indicating a rise in gig-based opportunities in the white-collar economy.

“There have been many economic success stories of women in the last 50 years, but one of the biggest has been the stride they have made in the labor market. Women leaders worldwide have made headlines for how well they managed to stay afloat in times of great crisis. But there is still work to be done and miles to walk,” said Sekhar Garisa, CEO, and founder (formerly Monster, APAC & ME).

The report also showed that the job roles with the most significant percentage of women are customer service/ call center/BPO at 25 percent. IT roles hold the second largest share at 23 percent, followed by HR roles at 18 percent and sales/ business development at 12 percent.

Across experience levels, women in leadership hold 8 percent of the total share, indicating a great scope for more growth and inclusivity in workplaces.

“There is a radical need for increasing women’s participation in the workforce across all sectors if we were to achieve our dream of becoming a 5 trillion-dollar nation,” Garisa said.

“Companies need to innovate their work modes to ensure flexibility, actively work to foster an inclusive workplace, and ensure that diversity extends beyond their hiring pamphlet,” he added.