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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
UG admissions: PPU to release 1st merit list tomorrow
Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) officially closed the deadline for the online submission of admission forms for undergraduate (UG) self-financed vocational courses for the academic session 2025-28 on Monday. According to PPU's dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan, the university is now preparing to release its first merit list on July 24, which will include the names of shortlisted candidates. "Those selected in the first round must complete their admission formalities by July 27, with document validation scheduled for July 28," he said. For candidates not selected in the first round, a second merit list will be issued on July 30, with admission formalities to be completed by August 3 and document validation to take place on August 4. "The vocational classes will commence from August 5 across all constituent and affiliated colleges falling under the jurisdiction of the university located in Patna and Nalanda districts of the state," he said. This year, PPU is offering 10,000 seats in various UG vocational courses, which include BCA (bachelor of computer applications), BBA (bachelor of business administration), BSc IT, BSc biotechnology and others. "The minimum eligibility for admission is 45% marks in Class XII examinations," the DSW said. The vocational courses are aimed at enhancing employment-oriented skills among students and are being offered under a self-financed model. "The university expects a large number of students to benefit from the programme, which includes practical training and industry-relevant curriculum," he said, adding that further details regarding course allotment, counselling and class schedules will be made available on the university's official website soon.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Stay active indoors: Dubai's 2025 summer guide to indoor sports venues
TL;DR: Brand Dubai has released an interactive indoor sports guide for summer 2025, covering air-conditioned courts and activity hubs across Dubai . has released an interactive indoor sports guide for summer 2025, covering air-conditioned courts and activity hubs across . Among featured venues is the expanding Dubai Sports World (DSW) at DWTC, hosting over 40 courts and pitches, plus Dubai's first indoor half-marathon. (DSW) at DWTC, hosting over 40 courts and pitches, plus Dubai's first indoor half-marathon. The campaign ties into #DubaiDestinations and broader fitness initiatives like Dubai Sports Council 's 'Our Summer is Sporty'. 's 'Our Summer is Sporty'. With temperatures exceeding 45 °C, these indoor venues offer family-friendly, climate-safe options to stay active. With scorching summer temperatures often soaring above 45 °C, Dubai's indoor sports venues offer residents and visitors a refreshing alternative to outdoor activities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In July 2025, Brand Dubai rolled out its updated 'Indoor Sports Destinations' guide, spotlighting everything from football, basketball, padel, bowling, martial arts, yoga, spin, indoor golf, ice skating and Dubai Sports World's flagship facilities. Paired with ongoing sports initiatives, it forms the backbone of Dubai's 2025 fitness push. Brand Dubai's Indoor Sports Guide: Key Venues Highlighted Brand Dubai, a branch of the Government of Dubai Media Office launched its guide under the #DubaiDestinations campaign. The digital PDF, available in both English and Arabic, showcases a wide spectrum of indoor sports venues. Emirates media describe it as 'an interactive guide spotlighting some of the city's best indoor sports destinations'. Featured locations include: Ice rinks : Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai Mall, Galleria Ice Rink at Hyatt Regency, Sports Society Mall, and Emirates Sports Hotel. : Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai Mall, Galleria Ice Rink at Hyatt Regency, Sports Society Mall, and Emirates Sports Hotel. Indoor courts : Multiple temperature-controlled venues offering football, volleyball, basketball, and padel. : Multiple temperature-controlled venues offering football, volleyball, basketball, and padel. Leisure gyms & studios : Yoga, spin, martial arts, and indoor golf centres. : Yoga, spin, martial arts, and indoor golf centres. Bowling alleys: Spread across family-favourite locations. As noted, the guide aims to 'inspire people of all fitness levels to explore active lifestyle options'. Dubai Sports World: A Summer Fitness Powerhouse Dubai Sports World (DSW), held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has become the cornerstone of Dubai's indoor sports scene. Now entering its August 2025 edition, the event expands across 25,000 m² with over 40 courts. Participating sports include badminton, basketball, cricket, football, padel, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and pickleball. The centre also features: A free community gym, equipped with modern cardio, strength, and functional training areas. Kids' zones, including inflatables, soft-play areas, and arcade games. The UAE's first-ever indoor half-marathon, kicking off on August 3 with official timing and cheering zones. Corporate engagement through the DSW Summer League on August 23. The initiative reflects Dubai Sports Council's vision to make fitness accessible and engaging for all segments of society. Community-Led Fitness Initiatives The guide and DSW are complementary pieces of a wider effort to promote active living. Launched in June 2025, Dubai Sports Council's ' Our Summer is Sporty' includes indoor mall races, snow duathlon events at Ski Dubai, and sports camps in Hatta. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This initiative invites broad participation, from children's summer camps to senior fitness sessions and programs for individuals of determination. Together, these initiatives support Dubai's strategic goal of becoming a global hub for sustainable, all-season well-being and reflect the unemphasised focus in Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's development vision of an active city all year round. Why This Matters in Summer 2025 Climate-proofing fitness : Where outdoor sports become impractical in July and August, indoor venues ensure fitness continuity. : Where outdoor sports become impractical in July and August, indoor venues ensure fitness continuity. Family inclusivity : Venues cater to all ages and abilities, from kids to seniors and people of determination. : Venues cater to all ages and abilities, from kids to seniors and people of determination. Social engagement : Events such as the indoor half-marathon and corporate leagues promote community ties and wellness. : Events such as the indoor half-marathon and corporate leagues promote community ties and wellness. Health-forward urban policy: Aligns with Dubai's objectives under national strategies to embed active living in every resident's routine. Dubai's updated indoor sports guide, the expansive Dubai Sports World event, and broader fitness campaigns together form a robust ecosystem supporting year-round, climate-resilient physical activity. In the face of record summer temperatures, these initiatives ensure that residents, families, and tourists can remain active, healthy, and socially connected indoors.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rain, rust and red tape: PU hostels mock Chandigarh's clean city tag
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chandigarh: Just days after Chandigarh bagged the title of India's second cleanest city among big cities in the Swachh Survekshan rankings, a walk through Panjab University's hostels offers a jarring contrast - discarded furniture, rusting coolers, broken racks and wooden scraps lie dumped in open corners and backyards, untouched for years. While the city basks in its Swachh Bharat glory, the university hostels seem battling health and hygiene risk bureaucratic inertia, a scene that's less "clean city" and more "dump yard in progress." Despite repeated complaints by students, the junk has remained untouched for months, with many items reportedly lying there for over two years. Research scholar Shispal Sheokand, who flagged the issue recently, said he submitted a formal memorandum to Dean Students Welfare (DSW) Prof Amit Chauhan, urging immediate clearance of the trash before it leads to a health crisis. "This isn't just about aesthetics. These rotting wooden frames and rusted metal coolers invite disease, especially during the rains," Sheokand said. Prof Bharadwaj Bargai, the newly appointed warden of Boys Hostel No. 5, admitted the problem was long pending. "Most of this furniture has been lying here since around two years. We are aware of the issue and are taking steps to dispose it off soon," he said. A walk through Boys Hostel No. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vastu Compliant 3BHK @ Kalyani LivingTree, KIADB, Bagalur Kalyani Developers Learn More Undo 3 reveals a similar scene, half-broken furniture, twisted almirahs, plastic chairs with missing legs, and outdated electrical fixtures piled against walls. Officials in the university's administration wing privately admit that even without the protest-related disruptions, the process of auctioning junk furniture has historically been slow and bogged down by procedural red tape. "Even small decisions go through multiple departments," said a staffer, requesting anonymity. Students argue that bureaucratic delays shouldn't put their health at risk. "It's ironic that a top-ranked university can't manage basic hygiene in its hostels," said Divyansh, a research scholar from the Anthropology department. With the monsoon picking up, the university's sluggish response to hostel sanitation has once again highlighted the cost of institutional inertia. Responding to the issue, DSW Prof Amit Chauhan explained that there is a procedure in place for disposing of discarded items, but the process takes time. "Hostel authorities first prepare an inventory and submit it to the university administration. Once approved, the materials are auctioned off to external bidders. Unfortunately, this time the process was delayed because the DSW office was shut down in April and part of May due to student protests," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Who does what: PU issues SOP to untangle DSW office
1 2 3 4 Chandigarh: In a move to define roles for better student welfare management, Panjab University has notified a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defining the roles of the Dean Student Welfare (DSW), DSW (Women), Associate DSW, and wardens. The decision comes as part of broader reforms initiated after a student was stabbed on campus in April, sparking protests and prompting the university to set up multiple internal committees. The SOP formalises the division of responsibilities within the DSW office, which had earlier seen overlaps and occasional friction, particularly between the DSW and DSW (Women). Under the new framework, DSW (Women) will handle girls' hostel matters, ranging from infrastructure to grievances, but all issues will be routed through her, with the DSW retaining final authority. Matters related to reserved category students will be routed through the Associate DSW. The university's official calendar recognises only the DSW post, not DSW (Women) or Associate DSW. However, both roles have functioned actively in recent years, sometimes without clearly defined boundaries. The SOP attempts to reduce such ambiguity by laying down internal processes and oversight mechanisms. Inspections of hostels and canteens by student council office bearers are now permitted only upon written complaints, and with prior permission. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo These must take place in the presence of wardens, DSW (W), or the dietician, and not during peak hours. Photography during inspections is prohibited, and the dignity of workers must be maintained. The SOP also mandates that at least 75% of wardens remain on campus during each academic session. Quarterly financial reports from hostels will now be mandatory. The reform is part of a larger administrative overhaul currently underway. Other changes already rolled out include audit checks in hostel allotments, SOPs for cultural fests, restrictions on unapproved student trips, and a draft constitution for the campus student council. The university has also approved reserving a seat for women in the student council's executive body, though a committee is still seeking legal opinion for its implementation. Officials said the SOP will help bring more accountability, better coordination, and clearer lines of authority across the student welfare setup. Key SOP provisions Girls' hostel matters to be handled by DSW (Women); routed through her, final say with DSW Reserved category issues to be routed via Associate DSW At least 75% wardens must remain on campus during the session Hostel/canteen inspections by students only on written complaint and with prior permission Inspections allowed only in presence of wardens/DSW officials; no photography Committees must include student council reps and senior wardens Hostel finances to be reported quarterly What 'routed through DSW (W)' means While DSW (Women) will handle day-to-day affairs of girls' hostels, including grievances, safety, and amenities, every decision will formally pass through her to the DSW for final approval. The SOP stops short of granting her independent authority, keeping the DSW at the top of the chain. PU's official calendar, notably, only mentions the DSW post, leaving DSW (W) and ADSW as active but technically undefined actors in the university's script. What VC said on DSW being final authority Asked why the final authority rests with the DSW, VC Prof Renu Vig said, "The DSW office works as a team, but every team needs a leader. As per the PU calendar, the DSW is the designated statutory post, which is why all financial and administrative powers are vested with the DSW. The SOP is meant to clarify roles, not sideline anyone."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PPU gets Rs 246 crore for new campus
Patna: The state govt has sanctioned Rs 246 crore to Patliputra University (PPU) for the construction of its new campus on a sprawling 10-acre area at Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district, VC Upendra Prasad Singh said on Friday. The VC said that he inspected the ongoing construction on Thursday. The university has decided to provide all modern facilities, he added. As of now, out of 10 floors construction work has been completed up to the fourth. The project timeline is 2027, after which the PPU plans to shift to the campus, the VC said. According to PPU's dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan, the new campus will house separate academic and administrative blocks, postgraduate classrooms and modern facilities including an air-conditioned auditorium, indoor sports complex, state-of-the-art library and canteen facilities. It will also have a vice-chancellor's residence, guest house and residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, the first for a university in the state, he said.
