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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IIHM and Pride Hotels Sign Landmark MOU to Shape Next-Generation Hospitality Leaders
PRNewswire Kolkata (West Bengal) / Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: In a defining moment for hospitality education and industry collaboration, Pride Hotels Ltd. and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to power the 'Pride Hotels & Resorts presents DREAM Program - Powered by IIHM India'. This partnership combines Pride Hotels' operational excellence with IIHM's academic leadership to create a new generation of industry-ready hospitality leaders. * IIHM to Provide Structured Training to Pride Management Trainees * Strategic collaboration to focus on talent placement, real-time industry exposure, faculty exchange, and advanced academic training The MOU, signed by Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman, IIHM, and Mr. Abdullah Ahmed, COO, IIHM, with Mr. Satyen Jain, CEO, Pride Hotels Ltd., and Mr. Atul Upadhyay, Executive Director, Pride Hotels & Resorts, outlines a robust academic and professional development framework. Graduating trainees will receive an Advanced Certification in Hotel Administration, jointly awarded by IIHM and Pride Hotels, recognizing both academic rigor and operational excellence. Participants completing two years will undergo 500 hours of progressive, structured training at IIHM (from Associate to Managerial levels), while those completing 1.5 years will complete 350 hours of core competency enhancement training. An annual three-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) will also be hosted by Pride Hotels to equip IIHM educators with hands-on insights into modern hospitality operations. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman & CEO, IIHM, described the collaboration as a step towards a "shared vision for the future of hospitality." He said, "We are very fortunate to have a team of great leaders at Pride Hotels, and I am sure that together we can create magic. This partnership is about nurturing the talent the industry truly needs - professionals who will fuel the growth engine of Pride Hotels, much like Prime Minister Modi's vision of double-engine growth. I wish the Pride team every success." Dr. Bose highlighted the partnership's multiple benefits for students, saying, "At the International Institute of Hotel Management, we have always believed that the future of hospitality lies in strong industry-academic collaborations. Our mission has been to not just educate, but to truly empower the next generation of hospitality leaders -- with global exposure, professional excellence, and a strong sense of purpose." He further added, "It is with immense pride that I speak today about our exciting partnership with Pride Hotels & Resorts -- one of India's most respected and dynamic hospitality brands. Together, we have reimagined the journey of young professionals through the newly evolved Pride's DREAM Program - Powered by IIHM. This program is a shining example of how classroom learning and real-world training can come together to shape future-ready hoteliers. At IIHM, we are delighted to dedicate a special classroom exclusively for the DREAM Program trainees -- a space that will inspire thought, collaboration, and transformation." On the benefits of the partnership, Dr. Bose emphasised, "This MOU ensures that IIHM students will have first-choice placements, structured internships, and career advancement opportunities at Pride Hotels. Students will gain real-time exposure to hotel operations through masterclasses and lectures by Pride's senior management and training managers. We are also introducing faculty exchanges across IIHM's 14 campuses so that our educators can learn from Pride's philosophy of hospitality and bring those insights back to the classroom." He further proposed expanding the training ecosystem, "In cities like Ahmedabad, Pune, and Delhi, where we don't have training hotels attached to our campuses, we look forward to partnering with Pride Hotels as training hotels, just as we do in Kolkata, Goa, Bangalore, Jaipur, and Bangkok. This will give students on-the-job training opportunities and encourage them to build long-term careers with Pride Hotels." Mr. Satyen Jain, CEO, Pride Hotels Ltd., said, "This partnership is a milestone in creating future-ready hospitality leaders. IIHM's academic excellence, combined with Pride's practical expertise, will ensure that our DREAM program continues to attract and nurture the best young talent in the industry. Institutes and hotels have to work together." He advised students to measure action points and think like entrepreneurs: "The footsteps to becoming General Managers start with taking decisions." Shailendra Dharme, Corporate Head - Learning & Development, Pride Hotel Group, spearheaded the collaboration from the Pride Hotels Ltd. side. Others present on the occasion included Mr. Koustava Mukherjee, Associate Vice President, Gujarat Region, Pride Hotels & Resorts. Dr. Bose summed up the shared vision, saying, "This is more than just about hospitality or guest satisfaction. Together, Pride Hotels and IIHM are preparing for the next generation of the hospitality business - one that is evolving globally and demands innovation, real-time exposure, and a shared commitment to excellence."
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Faculty development programme on ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship' held
Bengaluru: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), recently concluded a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship' aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems in higher education institutions. Designed to empower faculty and incubation managers from AICTE-approved institutions, the programme focused on mentoring student innovators and supporting early-stage startups. Over 50 faculty members from across South India participated in the sessions held on JAIN University's Bengaluru campus. Thirteen expert speakers from industry and startups led thematic sessions and hands-on workshops, covering areas such as innovation frameworks, startup strategies, customer discovery, problem validation, and business modelling. Participants were trained in practical tools such as Empathy Mapping, Problem Statement Canvas, Value Proposition Design, and the Build-Measure-Learn loop. Sessions also included insights on intellectual property rights and startup financing. In an interactive segment, startup founders were invited to conduct live pitches and mentor participants.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
3-day faculty development programme kicks off at Government College of Education, Chandigarh
The Government College of Education, Sector 20-D, Chandigarh, inaugurated its three-day faculty development programme (FDP) on 'Inculcating universal human values in higher education' in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The FDP will continue until July 25. The event saw participation from over 60 faculty members from colleges across Chandigarh and adjoining states. The event began with participation from over 60 faculty members from colleges across Chandigarh and adjoining states on Wednesday. (HT Photo) The programme aims to integrate value-based education into the teaching-learning process and foster holistic development in the higher education system. Principal and patron, Sapna Nanda, emphasised the importance of integrating value-based education in higher learning and expressed her pleasure in hosting such a transformative initiative. Vivek Atray was the chief guest at the event. He highlighted the core of human values, emphasising that real contentment extends beyond material success. Citing the life of John Rockefeller, he explained how self-realisation and service bring inner peace. He urged educators to lead by example, nurturing ethical and value-based learning among students. The FDP is being conducted under the guidance of Ajay Kumar Pal as the resource person, Manisha Gupta as co-facilitator, and Yashveer as observer. The local programme coordinators, Sheojee Singh and Nisha Singh of Government College of Education, Sector 20-D, are coordinating the event. In the academic session on the first day, Ajay Kumar Pal focused on holistic development, self-exploration, and the role of education in higher learning. He engaged participants with reflective questions on happiness, prosperity, and sustainability, and introduced a value-based framework consisting of right understanding in the self, harmony in relationships, and alignment with nature—core elements for achieving mutual happiness and prosperity. The following session led by Manisha Gupta discussed harmony within the human being through the lens of the 'Story of Stuff', critiquing consumerist attitudes.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
JAIN University Hosts AICTE-MoE Faculty Development Programme on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bengaluru: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC), recently concluded a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems in higher education institutions. Designed to empower faculty and incubation managers from AICTE-approved institutions, the programme focused on mentoring student innovators and supporting early-stage startups. Over 50 faculty members from across South India participated in the sessions held on JAIN University's Bengaluru campus. Thirteen expert speakers from industry and startups led thematic sessions and hands-on workshops, covering areas such as innovation frameworks, startup strategies, customer discovery, problem validation, and business modelling. Participants were trained in practical tools such as Empathy Mapping, Problem Statement Canvas, Value Proposition Design, and the Build-Measure-Learn loop. Sessions also included insights on intellectual property rights and startup financing. In an interactive segment, startup founders were invited to conduct live pitches and mentor participants. The programme concluded with guidance on go-to-market strategies and peer group reflections, with participants drafting actionable plans to integrate innovation and entrepreneurship practices within their institutions.
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Doctors against Palantir's NHS software put ‘ideology over patient interest'
Louis Mosley appeared in front of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Tuesday as part of its inquiry into the digital centre of Government. While there, he also challenged claims that Palantir has a 'reputational difficulty' and said it is 'very proud' of the work it does in Israel. Palantir was co-founded by billionaire tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel, who was an early backer of US President Donald Trump, and has worked with the US government. It was announced in November 2023 that a group led by Palantir had secured a £330 million contract to provide the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP). The shared software system will aim to make it easier for health and care organisations to work together and provide better services to patients, but Palantir's involvement sparked concerns about how patient data will be used. When asked by MPs about how the company protects patient privacy, and if data would be processed outside of the UK, or be accessible by any foreign government, Mr Mosley said: 'The critical thing to bear in mind about the way our software works and the way it's deployed in the NHS, is that the data controllers – so those organisations that have that legal responsibility, in the NHS those are trusts, typically – they maintain control over their data. 'So each of them gets their own instance of our software, and they control who has access to it, they control what data is integrated into it, and they, in effect, implement and enforce the data protection policies that they deem appropriate.' He also emphasised Palantir does not 'derive any economic benefit from the data, the data belongs to the customer'. Mr Mosley claimed that medics who oppose Palantir's involvement in the FDP as choosing 'ideology over patient interest'. It comes after the British Medical Association (BMA) passed a motion stating the company is an 'unacceptable choice' for the FDP at its annual representative meeting in Liverpool last month. The union's members voted in favour of the BMA lobbying against the introduction of Palantir software in the health service, and called for the Department of Health and Social Care to create an audit of the progress of the uptake of the systems throughout the NHS. When asked about this, Mr Mosley said: 'I was very disappointed to see that. I think the accusation that we lack transparency or this is secretive is wrong. 'I think the BMA has, if I may be frank, chosen ideology over patient interest. 'I think our software is going to make patient lives better; so making their treatment quicker, more effective, and ultimately the healthcare system more efficient. 'And I, as a patient, and a user of the NHS, I want it to be as quick and efficient as possible. 'I'm very sad, frankly, that the ideology seems to have taken precedence over those interests.' The BMA vote comes a little over a year since health workers blockaded the entrance to NHS England's headquarters to call for an end to Palantir's contract. In April 2024, hundreds of NHS workers protested in central London, holding placards which read 'No Palantir in the NHS' and 'Palantir aids apartheid'. Mr Mosley also pushed back against claims about Palantir's reputation. It was put to Mr Mosley that Palantir has a 'reputational difficulty' by Conservative MP Kit Malthouse. 'Everybody's slightly suspicious of what you do,' he said. 'And part of that reputational difficulty has been caused by your software being used in war on Gaza and the targeting of Palestinians with particular characteristics. 'What protections would you put in place for UK programmes to make sure they're not complicit in the commission of war crimes?' Mr Mosley said he would 'push back' on the question around reputation, adding: 'I think much of that concern and suspicion that you mentioned is the result of misunderstandings about the nature of our software, the nature of our business model and the kind of work we support. 'I would emphasise the fact that we have never worked and will never work in countries that are adversarial to the west, like China or Russia or Iran. 'We do work in Israel. We're proud of the work that we do there. We have provided the Israelis with support since October 7, but also our work there predates those events. 'I can't go into operational details of the way in which our software is used, but I can assure you that I think the systems to which you might be alluding, like Lavender, for example, are not ones that we are involved in.'
