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Time of India
12-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NOU to revise study materials for UGC recognition
Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU), Bihar's sole provider of distance education, on Saturday resolved to upgrade its self-learning materials (SLMs) across subjects in line with the requirements of the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau (DEB). The decision was taken at a meeting of subject coordinators held at the university's headquarters in Nalanda, chaired by vice-chancellor Rabindra Kumar. Participants discussed the shortcomings of the current study materials and agreed to revise them with the help of experienced academics, incorporating recommendations from the National Education Policy 2020. Addressing the gathering, the vice-chancellor said study materials must align with the choice-based credit system (CBCS) syllabi. NOU has already implemented the semester system in most courses. He added that DEB will only recognise the university's undergraduate courses if the SLMs are thoroughly upgraded to match the quality of other advanced institutions in India. Former vice-chancellor of NOU and Patna University, Rash Bihari Prasad Singh, who attended as chief guest, expressed concern that no students had been admitted to undergraduate courses due to substandard materials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He called for urgent revisions so that recognition could be restored and admissions resumed. Singh highlighted NOU's pivotal role in improving Bihar's gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education by offering accessible education to youth in economically backward regions. He added that while the university's infrastructure had improved significantly, academic standards must now be brought in line. Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU), Bihar's sole provider of distance education, on Saturday resolved to upgrade its self-learning materials (SLMs) across subjects in line with the requirements of the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau (DEB). The decision was taken at a meeting of subject coordinators held at the university's headquarters in Nalanda, chaired by vice-chancellor Rabindra Kumar. Participants discussed the shortcomings of the current study materials and agreed to revise them with the help of experienced academics, incorporating recommendations from the National Education Policy 2020. Addressing the gathering, the vice-chancellor said study materials must align with the choice-based credit system (CBCS) syllabi. NOU has already implemented the semester system in most courses. He added that DEB will only recognise the university's undergraduate courses if the SLMs are thoroughly upgraded to match the quality of other advanced institutions in India. Former vice-chancellor of NOU and Patna University, Rash Bihari Prasad Singh, who attended as chief guest, expressed concern that no students had been admitted to undergraduate courses due to substandard materials. He called for urgent revisions so that recognition could be restored and admissions resumed. Singh highlighted NOU's pivotal role in improving Bihar's gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education by offering accessible education to youth in economically backward regions. He added that while the university's infrastructure had improved significantly, academic standards must now be brought in line.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NOU starts admission process to PG, other courses
Patna: Following the recognition of its courses by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) of UGC, the Nalanda Open University (NOU) has initiated the process of admission of students to its certificate, diploma and postgraduate courses in the current academic session. The last date for submission of applications for admission to these courses is Aug 30. However, the last date for submission of applications for admission to the MCA (master in computer applications) course is July 30. While there are a large number of seats in all other courses, there are only 140 seats in MCA course from the current session, said NOU's media in charge Pallavi. Admission to the MCA course will be held on the basis of an entrance test and interview, to be conducted by the university after the last date of submission of applications. Only those candidates will be eligible to apply for admission to the MCA course who possess BCA or bachelor degree in computer science engineering or equivalent degree or BA/BSc/BCom degree with mathematics at the 10+2 stage. As there is a huge demand for MCA course in the information technology sector, students having general graduation degree (having studied mathematics at least at +2 level) can be admitted to this course provided they qualify in the entrance test and interview. Meanwhile, the university's postgraduate examinations of 2025 are scheduled to commence from July 11 as announced earlier. All necessary arrangements for holding the examinations in a fair and peaceful manner have been made. Students coming from outside may be allowed to reside in hostels for the period of examinations on prior permission of the authorities, she added.
Business Wire
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IFF 發佈《2024 Do More Good Report》彰顯可持續發展與創新成果
紐約--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- IFF （紐交所代碼：IFF）是全球香精香料、食品配料、健康和生物科學領域的領導者，現已發佈其 2024 Do More Good Report 。報告展示了該公司在可持續發展、變革性 創新 及對人類和地球承諾方面的年度成果，並透過四大核心支柱，強調 IFF 可持續 解決方案的影響，圍繞全新主題 「可能的科學」 ，包括： 有意識的採購 、 有目的的創新 、 有影響力的合作 ，以及 面向未來的營運 。 「我們致力將最好的科學、創造力與熱誠注入每一項工作，」IFF 行政總裁 Erik Fyrwald 表示，「這份報告不僅是進展的記錄，更反映了我們透過持續創新將不可能變為可能的承諾。」 本年度報告介紹了多項前沿創新成果，為 IFF 服務的所有市場客戶帶來實際價值。其中包括 IFF 如何透過植物糖酶聚合技術，開發先進工程生物材料系列，逐步脫離對化石原料的依賴。 Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) 技術是製造高性能、可持續生物材料的全新方式。這項創新突破有望以技術可行且經濟高效的方式，替代眾多家居及個人護理市場與工業應用中的石化產品。 《2024 Do More Good Report》的亮點包括： 以客戶為中心的可持續發展： IFF 支持的產品在 2024 年協助減少了 2,730 萬公噸的二氧化碳當量排放，相當於公司自身生產排放量的 16.5 倍。 有影響力的創新： 2023–2024 年推出的新產品中，有約 79% 具備可持續價值主張，支持 IFF 實現其到 2030 年所有創新產品均能惠及人類與地球的目標。 推進供應鏈可持續發展： 75 種天然成分獲得 ECOCERT For Life 認證，助力生態保護並改善農戶生計。 卓越營運表現： 公司安全表現較 2021 年改善 40%，總可記錄事故率較前一年下降 5%。此外，100% 員工完成了商業道德培訓。 IFF 的可持續發展領導力持續獲得全球頂級評估機構認可，包括道瓊斯可持續發展指數（北美）、2024 EcoVadis 鉑金評級、CDP 氣候 A 級名單、《USA TODAY》2025 年美國氣候領導者、《Newsweek》2025 年度美國最具責任感企業等。 瀏覽完整報告： 2024 Do More Good Report 。 1995 年《私人證券訴訟改革法案》下的免責聲明 本新聞稿載有根據美國聯邦證券法之「前瞻性聲明」，包括《證券法》第 27A 條和經修訂的 1934 年《證券交易法》（「交易法」）第 21E 條所定義的內容。前瞻性聲明通常涉及對未來業務、財務表現及財務狀況的預期，並使用如「計劃」、「預期」、「預計」、「打算」、「相信」、「尋求」、「看到」、「將會」、「可能」、「目標」、「有潛力」、「致力於」等詞語或類似表達。這類聲明本質上具有不同程度的不確定性。本新聞稿所含前瞻性聲明僅截至發佈當日，我們無義務因後續事件或情況的發生而更新這些聲明。 走進 IFF 在 IFF（紐交所代碼：IFF），我們透過科學、創造力與熱誠傳遞喜悅。作為全球香精香料、食品配料、健康與生物科學領域的領導者，我們提供突破性、可持續的創新方案，提升日常產品價值——促進健康福祉、愉悅感官體驗並豐富人類生活。了解更多資訊請瀏覽： ， LinkedIn ， Instagram 及 Facebook 。 © 2025 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. 版權所有。IFF 為註冊商標。保留所有權利。 免責聲明：本公告之原文版本乃官方授權版本。譯文僅供方便瞭解之用，煩請參照原文，原文版本乃唯一具法律效力之版本。
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IFF's 2024 Do More Good Report Highlights Progress in Sustainability and Innovation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences—has released its 2024 Do More Good Report which showcases a year of meaningful progress, transformative innovation, and commitment to people and the planet. The report highlights key accomplishments across the organization and emphasizes the impact of IFF's sustainable solutions through four core pillars, aligned with its new theme, 'The Science of Possible': Conscious Sourcing, Intentional Innovation, Partnerships of Impact, and Operating for the Future. 'We're working to bring the best of science, creativity and heart to everything we do,' said Erik Fyrwald, IFF CEO. 'This report is more than a record of progress — it's a reflection of our commitment to making the impossible possible through sustained innovation.' This year's report features a variety of leading innovations that are delivering real value to customers across all the markets served by IFF. One of these is how IFF is working to transition away from fossil-based feedstocks through its family of advanced engineered biomaterials created from the enzymatic polymerization of plant sugar. Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) technology is an entirely new way to make high-performing, sustainable biomaterials. It represents a breakthrough in product innovation with the potential to replace petrochemical-based products from a wide range of home and personal care markets and industrial applications, in a technically feasible and cost-effective way. Highlights from the 2024 Do More Good Report include: Customer-centric sustainability: IFF-enabled products helped avoid 27.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions in 2024 — 16.5 times more than the company's own manufacturing emissions. Innovation for impact: About 79% of new products launched in 2023–24 included a sustainability value proposition, supporting IFF's 2030 goal for all new innovations to benefit people and the planet. Advancing supply chain sustainability: Seventy-five natural ingredients were certified For Life by ECOCERT, supporting conservation and improving farmer livelihoods. Operational excellence: The company's safety performance was 40% below 2021 levels, having achieved a 5% reduction in its total recordable incident rate from the prior year. In addition, 100% of employees completed business ethics training. IFF's sustainability leadership continues to be recognized by top global benchmarks like Dow Jones Sustainability Index (North America), 2024 EcoVadis Platinum, CDP Climate A List, USA TODAY's America's Climate Leaders 2025, and Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025, among many others. Explore the full 2024 Do More Good Report. Cautionary Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'Exchange Act'). Forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words or phrases such as 'plan,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'believe,' 'seek,' 'see,' 'will,' 'would,' 'target,' 'potential to,' 'working to' or similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words or phrases. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Welcome to IFF At IFF (NYSE: IFF), we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. Learn more at LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. © 2025 by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF is a Registered Trademark. All Rights Reserved.
NDTV
10-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
IGNOU Opens Registration For Online And Distance Programmes; Details Here
IGNOU ODL, Online Admissions 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has commenced the online registration process for admissions to its Online and Distance Learning (ODL) courses for the July 2025 session. Those interested and eligible can apply by visiting the official portal - The deadline to submit applications is July 15. Students seeking admission to online courses are required to register at The registration is at present ongoing for both modes - online and distance learning. Students can also apply for scholarships offered through the National Scholarship Portal at IGNOU Admission 2025: DEB ID mandatory for all applicants According to the university's notification, to create a Distance of Education Bureau (DEB) ID is must before the IGNOU application form submission. To ensure that students enrolling in online or distance education programmes are officially recognised by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the University Grants Commission (UGC) mandates registration through a unique Distance Education Bureau (DEB) ID. According to the official announcement, applicants must obtain a DEB ID before initiating the admission process. "The DEB ID is a required component of the application. Make sure to generate your Distance Education Bureau (DEB) ID prior to starting your application," the notification reads. IGNOU Admission 2025: Steps To Create DEB ID Create an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID. Once the ABC ID is successfully generated, register the DEB ID. Provide the required details, including your mobile number and email address, as per the given instructions. Submit the form to receive your DEB ID. If applicants encounter any issues during the registration process, they are advised to contact their nearby IGNOU Regional Centre or Study Centre. Help is also available through IGNOU's admission support helplines. IGNOU June 2025 TEE Admit Cards Out IGNOU has issued admit cards for the June 2025 Term-End Examinations. Candidates scheduled to appear for the exams can download their hall tickets by visiting the university's official websites - or
