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Hans India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bower School of Entrepreneurship Announces UGC-Affiliated Undergraduate Program in Partnership with Young Skills University, Telangana
The Bower School of Entrepreneurship today marked a defining moment in its journey with the announcement of its UGC-recognized affiliation under Young India Skills University (YSU), Telangana. In a landmark event held at the Bower Campus in Hyderabad, this partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for India's most forward-looking Undergraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BBA) a 3-year program designed to prepare future founders, creators, and changemakers. This strategic affiliation with Young Skills University places Bower among the first institutions in India to embed entrepreneurial thinking as the core academic pursuit at the undergraduate level aligned with national skill-building and innovation goals. The Milestone Evening, hosted to celebrate this affiliation, brought together academic leaders, innovation architects, and policymakers who have played a pivotal role in shaping India's startup ecosystem. The event was attended by leading educators, school principals, and career counselors reaffirming Bower's commitment to building not just an institution, but a movement for entrepreneurial education. The evening opened with a powerful address by Mr. Pavan Allena, Founder & CEO of Bower School, who shared the origin story of Bower and its vision to democratize entrepreneurial education for the next generation. This was followed by the felicitation of Mr. Ajit Rangnekar, who has been appointed to Bower's Advisory Council. Mr. Rangnekar, a name synonymous with innovation in higher education, is the Former Dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Ex-Director General of the Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH). His guidance is expected to play a transformative role in shaping Bower's academic and global strategy. Also joining the event was Mr. Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), a widely respected ecosystem builder, former CEO of T-Hub, and currently an advisor at Abyro Capital. Known for his work in enabling startup acceleration and policy collaboration, MSR's insights helped frame the importance of embedding real-world entrepreneurial exposure in the education system. The evening's keynote was delivered by Mr. V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao, Vice Chancellor of Young India Skills University and senior official in the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Mr. Subba Rao spoke about the national vision for skill universities and how institutions like Bower will play a catalytic role in bridging the gap between education, employment, and enterprise creation. The MoU Signing Ceremony between Bower and YSU symbolized a shared mission to offer a UGC-accredited BBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation that is built on real-world application, venture-building immersion, and industry mentorship. 'This isn't just an academic milestone; it's a commitment to building India's boldest entrepreneurship school from the ground up,' said Mr. Allena. 'With visionary partners like YSU and an advisory network of national leaders, we're setting the stage for a new generation of Indian founders starting from age 18.' The evening concluded with a roadmap presentation and announcements of upcoming programs, including global immersions, founder showcases, and advisory-led masterclasses. The event was not only a celebration of institutional credibility, but also a clarion call to educators, ecosystem players, and parents to reimagine how we prepare youth for the real world.
Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Miamians save less money than other big-city residents. Here's why
Of the U.S.'s 10 largest metropolitan areas, greater Miami residents are among the least able to save their earnings. The average South Floridian spends roughly 77% of their pre-tax income, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the agency's most up-to-date statistics. Only the residents of greater Houston and Phoenix are, on average, less able to save than their Miami counterparts. It figures. Since the pandemic, out-of-state wealth has flooded into Florida, and particularly greater Miami, whose population of millionaires nearly doubled between 2014 and 2024. That influx of money has driven up local prices, especially for housing. Meanwhile, local workers' wages have lagged, so much so that more than half of Miami households are living paycheck to paycheck. And the money they do have overwhelmingly goes toward housing. Many of those households that have little ability to squirrel away funds are in vulnerable positions when emergencies strike, noted David Andolfatto, chair of the University of Miami's economics department. Ultimately, that limits their ability to save for long-term goals, like paying for college or buying a house, and to respond to crises, like a health emergency, job loss or destructive hurricane. Why so little savings? The average Miami area household spends $71,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 37% of that spending goes toward housing. Across the country's 10 largest metro areas, only New Yorkers spend as much. Roughly six in 10 people living in metro Miami — which includes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties — spend more than 30% of their monthly income on housing. A third spend at least half of their earnings on rent. Miami is now the most rent-burdened metropolitan area in the United States. That's likely a major reason people are so unable to save, said Shari Bower, vice president and regional director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which covers Florida. 'Miami is one of the least affordable places to live in the U.S., both looking at rents and home prices,' she noted. South Florida's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, added Bower, which means a relatively high share of metro-area jobs are in lower-paying service sectors — another local dynamic that makes it harder for residents to set money aside. Then there are the demographic considerations. South Florida has a sizable retired population, many of whom live on fixed incomes and are spending any savings they might have, said Andolfatto, the University of Miami economist. It also has a large immigrant population. Nearly four in 10 people living in greater Miami are foreign born. Many of them likely send a good chunk of their income back to family overseas, said Bower, leaving them less to save. But generally, she said, greater Miami's relatively low saving rate is most 'likely due to the high cost of living.' That extends beyond just housing. Miami's other chart-topping expenditure: transportation. More than a fifth of the average household's budget is dedicated to getting around — the highest share among major U.S. metro areas, tied only with Houston. Other major expenses as percentages of average household spending include food (12%) and healthcare (6%). And recent proposed cuts to federal spending, including on food stamps, Medicaid and housing subsidies, could further diminish households' abilities to save. 'I sometimes think people are what we call penny-wise, pound foolish,' quipped Andolfatto, noting that a lack of financial cushion doesn't just affect individuals. When people are unable to build even modest savings, they're left more exposed to financial shocks, like unemployment or medical emergencies or hurricanes. And when those shocks hit, the costs can spill over onto the broader public — think, the burdens placed on hospital or criminal justice systems when they process homeless people. Or, noted Andolfatto, the security costs that accompany rising crime, when individuals are in desperate situations and do what they need to do to survive. 'Society is going to pay the price, one way or another,' he said. This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O'Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Starving baby left alone for days after mum died is rescued in nick of time
Police officers in Phoenix, Arizona, discovered a newborn baby "clinging to life" after the child's mother died and the infant was left alone in the home for several days A newborn baby who had been left alone for days without food or water has been rescued after her mother died. Police discovered the infant 'clinging to life' during a welfare check at a home in south Phoenix, Arizona. Officers had responded to calls from neighbours worried because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling out from the yard before breaking down the door when there was no answer. Inside, they found a tiny baby wrapped in blankets lying next to the mother's lifeless body. One officer gently placed the infant in a stroller before paramedics arrived to provide emergency care. READ MORE: One-year-old dies in scorching car while mum 'went to the spa' as parents issued urgent heat warning Phoenix Police reported that the mother was deceased, and the baby was severely dehydrated and critically ill. The infant was rushed to the hospital, described by investigators as 'visibly emaciated'. Thankfully, police later confirmed the baby's condition has improved significantly, and the child is expected to survive. Officers told Arizona Family that they had initially seen a woman inside the home who was unresponsive through a window. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother passed away while the child remained curled up beside her on the bed. Doctors at the hospital later told us that if the officers had not acted so quickly, the baby might not have survived much longer.' Bower praised the 'quick thinking and immediate actions of the officers, as well as the neighbours who noticed something was wrong and called for help'. The newborn is now in the care of the Department of Child Safety, and police are investigating the cause of the mother's death. The miraculous rescue in Phoenix comes shortly after a horrifying discovery in Madrid, Spain, where a newborn baby girl was found decapitated, sparking a police manhunt. Medical reports confirmed the baby was born alive but was tragically killed at just five days old. Her remains were discovered in several plastic bags at a recycling centre in Loeches. The gruesome crime has shocked the community, and Spanish authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12 last year but tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. Dylan, a K-9 agent from the Central Cynological Service specialised in detecting biological remains, also participated in the investigations at the waste plant. The canine agent sniffed out several remains of the newborn in the area.
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Starving newborn baby left home alone for days after mum died is rescued last-minute by cops ‘clinging to life'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "STARVING" newborn has been rescued after its mother died and it spent days alone without food or water. Cops found the baby "clinging to life" when they visited the house in south Phoenix, Arizona. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The emaciated baby was found days afters its mother died in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The infant was discovered lying on a bed with the mother's body also in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The responding officers have been praised for handling of the baby Credit: Phoenix Police Department They were responding to a calls from neighbours who were concerned because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling into the house from the yard, and then breaking to door down when they received no response. A tiny baby wrapped in blankets can be seen lying in the bed alongside its mother's body. An officer puts the child in a stroller before medics take over and deliver life-saving care. Phoenix Police said: 'Inside the home, they discovered the mother had passed away and her baby was still alive, severely dehydrated and clinging to life. 'The baby was taken to the hospital in critical condition." Investigators described the infant as "visibly emaciated". Cops added: "We are happy to report the infant's condition has improved greatly, and they're expected to survive.' Officers told Arizona Family they had peered through the window and seen a woman who was not moving inside the home. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother had passed away while the child was still on the bed still curled up where the mother had left them. Newborn baby found decapitated and dismembered in rubbish bin as cops launch manhunt for tragic tot's mum 'It wasn't learned until well after the fact from doctors and staff at the hospital that if the police officers didn't immediately provide aid and didn't immediately go into the apartment, the child may not have survived much longer." Bower praised the "smart, immediate actions of the officers as well as the neighbours seeing something unusual and calling in for help". The baby is now being looked after by the Department of Child Safety and police are investigating how the mother died. The miracle rescue in Phoenix follows a horrific discovery in Madrid, Spain of a newborn who had been decapitated - prompting a manhunt. The baby girl was born alive - and was just five days old when she was brutally killed, doctors confirmed. Her tragic remains were found in several plastic bags in a recycling centre in Madrid, Spain. A repulsed worker made the harrowing discovery at a garbage plant in Loeches. The horror crime is being investigated by Spanish police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12, 2024 - and tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. The girl was born alive and was murdered, almost certainly with a knife, reports say.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Starving newborn baby left home alone for days after mum died is rescued last-minute by cops ‘clinging to life'
A "STARVING" newborn has been rescued after its mother died and it spent days alone without food or water. Cops found the baby "clinging to life" when they visited the house in south Phoenix, Arizona. 3 The emaciated baby was found days afters its mother died in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The infant was discovered lying on a bed with the mother's body also in the house Credit: Phoenix Police Department 3 The responding officers have been praised for handling of the baby Credit: Phoenix Police Department They were responding to a calls from neighbours who were concerned because the mother had not been seen for several days. Bodycam footage shows officers calling into the house from the yard, and then breaking to door down when they received no response. A tiny baby wrapped in blankets can be seen lying in the bed alongside its mother's body. An officer puts the child in a stroller before medics take over and deliver life-saving care. read more in us news Phoenix Police said: 'Inside the home, they discovered the mother had passed away and her baby was still alive, severely dehydrated and clinging to life. 'The baby was taken to the hospital in critical condition." Investigators described the infant as "visibly emaciated". Cops added: "We are happy to report the infant's condition has improved greatly, and they're expected to survive.' Most read in The US Sun Officers told Arizona Family they had peered through the window and seen a woman who was not moving inside the home. Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower said: 'The mother had passed away while the child was still on the bed still curled up where the mother had left them. Newborn baby found decapitated and dismembered in rubbish bin as cops launch manhunt for tragic tot's mum 'It wasn't learned until well after the fact from doctors and staff at the hospital that if the police officers didn't immediately provide aid and didn't immediately go into the apartment, the child may not have survived much longer." Bower praised the "smart, immediate actions of the officers as well as the neighbours seeing something unusual and calling in for help". The baby is now being looked after by the Department of Child Safety and police are investigating how the mother died. The miracle rescue in Phoenix follows a horrific discovery in Madrid, Spain of a The baby girl was born alive - and was just five days old when she was brutally killed, doctors confirmed. Her tragic remains were found in several plastic bags in a recycling centre in Madrid, Spain. A repulsed worker made the harrowing discovery at a garbage plant in Loeches. The horror crime is being investigated by Spanish police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The crime dates back to December 12, 2024 - and tests have now revealed the terrible sequence of events. The girl was born alive and was murdered, almost certainly with a knife, reports say.
