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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Number of girls grows to 46% in IIM-Nagpur's 9th convocation
Nagpur: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur celebrated its 9th annual convocation on Sunday at its MIHAN campus, awarding degrees to 267 MBA students, including 120 number of female graduates at the prestigious institute has risen to 46%, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous batch (2022–24). The current MBA batch (2023–25) comprises 257 students, including 117 girls. Additionally, 10 students from the previous batch also received their degrees during the addition to the flagship MBA programme, degrees were conferred on 62 students from the Executive MBA programmes in Nagpur and Pune, as well as 10 students from the international dual degree programme, bringing the total number of degrees awarded to 329. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor The MBA batch achieved 100% placement , with the highest cost-to-company (CTC) package offered at nearly Rs70 lakh per IIM Nagpur had a lower gender ratio, with fewer girls opting for admission. However, since 2018, the trend has steadily Chhatwal, MD and CEO of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), was the chief guest at the event. Also present were CP Gurnani, chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG), IIM Nagpur director Bhimaraya Metri, members of the BoG, faculty, and the graduates, Chhatwal urged them to lead with purpose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo "If you follow the purpose, success is just a consequence. Everything else falls into place. Practice without vision or purpose is not sustainable. Now is your time to lead, set new benchmarks, and cultivate a growth mindset that will help you thrive," he echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of innovation, continuous learning, and the director's report, Metri highlighted the institute's significant growth. Over the past five years, IIM Nagpur has recorded a 40.82% increase in revenue and a 453.8% rise in net worth. The MBA programme achieved 100% placement this year, including four international offers. The highest package offered stood at Rs69.57 LPA. This year also saw participation from 89 new recruiters for final placements and 98 for summer internships, underscoring the growing industry trust in IIM Nagpur as a hub of talent and The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur celebrated its 9th annual convocation on Sunday at its MIHAN campus, awarding degrees to 267 MBA students, including 120 number of female graduates at the prestigious institute has risen to 46%, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous batch (2022–24). The current MBA batch (2023–25) comprises 257 students, including 117 girls. Additionally, 10 students from the previous batch also received their degrees during the addition to the flagship MBA programme, degrees were conferred on 62 students from the Executive MBA programmes in Nagpur and Pune, as well as 10 students from the international dual degree programme, bringing the total number of degrees awarded to 329. The MBA batch achieved 100% placement, with the highest cost-to-company (CTC) package offered at nearly Rs70 lakh per IIM Nagpur had a lower gender ratio, with fewer girls opting for admission. However, since 2018, the trend has steadily Chhatwal, MD and CEO of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), was the chief guest at the event. Also present were CP Gurnani, chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG), IIM Nagpur director Bhimaraya Metri, members of the BoG, faculty, and the graduates, Chhatwal urged them to lead with purpose. "If you follow the purpose, success is just a consequence. Everything else falls into place. Practice without vision or purpose is not sustainable. Now is your time to lead, set new benchmarks, and cultivate a growth mindset that will help you thrive," he echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of innovation, continuous learning, and the director's report, Metri highlighted the institute's significant growth. Over the past five years, IIM Nagpur has recorded a 40.82% increase in revenue and a 453.8% rise in net worth. The MBA programme achieved 100% placement this year, including four international offers. The highest package offered stood at Rs69.57 LPA. This year also saw participation from 89 new recruiters for final placements and 98 for summer internships, underscoring the growing industry trust in IIM Nagpur as a hub of talent and opportunity. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Badaga people demand removal of pictures on them from Ooty photo exhibition
UDHAGAMANDALAM: The Badaga community people have demanded the immediate removal of a series of photographs from a photo exhibition in Ooty -- held as part of the Nilgiris Summer Festival -- as they show them in a poor light. The exhibition, titled 'Remembering and Reimagining,' is considered a visual journey through the history of the Nilgiris. It is conducted by the Nilgiris district administration in the RCTC hall. The series photos and a portion of the text above them outraged the Badaga community. The text reads, 'Many from the community converted to Christianity in the 19th century………' The Nilgiri Documentation Centre (NDC) also demanded the removal of the photos. 'In the name of a photography exhibition as part of the summer festival, misleading, mischievous and demeaning displays were exhibited wounding the sentiments of the indigenous people of the district,' the NDC said in a statement. Operation Sindoor After Pak dials India, both sides agree to stop firing; top military officials to talk on May 12 'Armed forces remain operationally ready': India after ceasefire announcement 'Any future act of terror will ...': India's big stand against Pak 'There is a clear bias towards conversions in the images and the writeup given. This is not only provocative but also an insult to the good work done by the missionaries in the past. An impression has been created that the indigenous people of the Nilgiris have been frozen in history. Some of the accounts are capable of causing ill will among the communities,' said NDC director Dharmalingam Venugopal. The district administration should have been careful and vetted the exhibits before putting them on official shows, the NDC said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo It said those who put up those exhibits should be cautioned for distorting history and facts for their narrow personal goals. 'These offensive displays should be removed forthwith before they cause further damage,' the NDC release said. Activist Yukesh Saravanan from Kannerimukku village said describing the Badagas as followers of a different faith since the 19th century is blameworthy and condemnable. 'The display of pictures is frivolous and exhibits the poor quality of the collection,' he said.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kerala Board Class 10th Results 2025: Slight decline in SSLC pass percentage and fewer students achieve all A plus grades
Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC results for the 2025 academic year, announced here on Friday, recorded a 99.5% pass percentage, which is down by 0.19% compared to the previous year's result. One of the major features of this year's result is a sharp decline in the number of candidates who secured A+ in all subjects. The number of candidates who secured all A+ is 61,449, which is down by 10,382 compared to last year. General education minister V Sivankutty , who announced the results at a news conference here, said the fall in the number of candidates clinching A+ for all subjects was a positive indication of the improved academic quality the state syllabus board examination was able to maintain this time. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked A total of 4,27,020 candidates appeared for the SSLC examination . Of these, 4,24,583 students were declared eligible for higher studies. Kannur revenue district earned the highest pass percentage (99.87%), while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest pass percentage of 98.59%. Pala and Kuttanad emerged as the top educational districts with a cent percent victory. Attingal education district in Thiruvananthapuram put up the worst performance with a pass percentage of 98.28%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo The highest number of candidates who took the examination from any revenue/education district was from Malappuram. The district also bagged the highest number of all A+ (4,115). The minister said the education department would conduct an inquiry to find out the reasons for the comparatively worse performance by some govt schools in the examination. The THSLC pass percentage is 99.48%. Of the 3,055 candidates who appeared for the exam, 3,039 candidates were declared eligible for higher studies. As many as 429 candidates bagged A+ for all subjects. The SSLC (HI) pass percentage is 99.51%. Of the 207 candidates who appeared for the exam, 206 became eligible for higher studies. Thirty-one students got all A+. All the 12 candidates who appeared for the THSLC (HI) examination cleared the same. At Kerala Kalamandalam, which runs the AHSLC course, all 66 candidates who appeared for the exam passed. Sivankutty said as many as 856 govt schools clinched 100% victory. While 1,034 aided schools achieved the same feat, 441 aided schools also joined the league. A total of 2,331 schools got 100% victory. Sivankutty said the number of SC/ST candidates who put up an impressive performance was high this time. While 98.66% of SC students cleared the exam, 98.02% of ST students cleared the exam. Applications for revaluation, scrutiny, and xerox copies can be submitted online from May 12 to 17. The Save a Year (SAY) examination for students who failed to clear the exam will be held from May 28 to June 2. Students can appear for a maximum of three subjects in the SAY exam. The certificate of those who cleared the exam will be available in DigiLocker from the first week of June. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Two lakh students in drought-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh to get mid-day meal support
Visakhapatnam: Of the 15.2 lakh students enrolled in govt primary schools in Andhra Pradesh, approximately 14 lakh availed of the mid-day meal scheme in 2024-25, accounting for nearly 92% coverage. However, the scheme's reach in upper primary schools dropped to 77%, with only 8.29 lakh out of 10.72 lakh eligible students benefiting from meals under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman programme. Interestingly, while primary school coverage improved from 88% in 2023-24 to 92% in 2024-25, upper primary coverage declined from 79% to 77% over the same period. In several districts — including Alluri Sitaram Raju, Kurnool, Prakasam, Kakinada, West Godavari, Bapatla, Tirupati, NTR, and Palnadu — the coverage in upper primary schools remains below 75%. With drought officially notified in parts of six districts, Andhra Pradesh has proposed meal coverage for 1,23,142 primary students and 87,143 upper primary students during the ongoing 40-day summer vacation in affected areas. The state has also secured approval to engage 5,736 cook-cum-helpers for meal preparation and distribution during this period. These points were highlighted in the minutes of the programme approval board (PAB) meeting on April 22, which reviewed Andhra Pradesh's annual work plan and budget for PM Poshan in 2025-26. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo According to the report (available with TOI), Andhra Pradesh reported 91% utilisation of its allocated food grain quota for April to December 2024. The PAB recommended improvements in supply chain management and urged the state to maintain a buffer stock in schools, as several institutions have flagged meal disruptions due to food grain shortages on the automated monitoring system. For the 2024-25 financial year, the PAB sanctioned 88,296 cook-cum-helpers, of which Andhra Pradesh engaged 80,890 (92%). Central assistance has funded the construction of 32,347 kitchen-cum-stores over the years, all of which have been completed. Of the 93,058 approved kitchen device units, 92,214 (99%) have been procured. Officials cautioned against using aluminium cookware, warning of potential health risks due to aluminium leaching into food. The state has established school nutrition gardens (SNGs) in 19,375 schools (44%) out of 43,915. However, districts such as West Godavari, Eluru, Anakapalli, and East Godavari report less than 30% coverage. As supplementary nutrition, the state govt provides eggs or fruits five days a week, Chikki three days a week, and Ragi malt three days a week from its own resources. PM Poshan guidelines prescribe meal compositions of 100 grams of food grains, 20 grams of pulses, 50 grams of vegetables, and 5 grams of oil per child in Bal Vatika and primary schools. For upper primary students, the quantities increase to 150 grams of food grains, 30 grams of pulses, 75 grams of vegetables, and 7.5 grams of oil per meal. The scheme also mandates the use of double-fortified salt, fortified oil, and specific pulse quantities — 20 grams per day for primary students and 30 grams for upper primary students on all school days. However, these fortified items are often unavailable in local markets near schools, resulting in their limited use in meal preparation. The PAB advised the state to procure pulses from the Union govt's buffer stock through Nafed (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd) to ensure availability, cost savings, and adherence to nutritional norms, similar to the procurement of food grains.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP leader detained as wife found hanging, family alleges murder for dowry
Bhopal: A BJP leader has been detained in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh following his wife's death under mysterious circumstances. Sangeeta (22), wife of a BJP leader Dasrath Rathore was found dead, hanging by a noose, in Dindori. Her family alleged that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh and, when the money was not provided, killed her. Police have taken Dashrath Rathore, a BJP Backward and Minority Front District President and Deputy Sarpanch, into custody. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Saturday. Upon receiving the information, a crowd gathered at the Rathore residence, necessitating police deployment. The situation escalated at the hospital, where family members created a disturbance during the post-mortem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo Senior officers intervened to manage the crowd and ensure order. Police presence was also maintained at the hospital. Dashrath and Sangeeta of Dewalpur village were married three years ago. Rathore, a resident of Sarhari Bichhiya, owns a printing press and works as a sculptor. His wife, Sangeeta, assisted him in his business. According to police reports, Dashrath Rathore returned home on Saturday evening and found the bedroom door locked from the inside. Looking through a window, he saw Sangeeta hanging. He reportedly entered through the window, cut the noose, and brought her down, but she had already died. He informed the police around 8:30 PM. Authorities arrived, sealed the room, and conducted an investigation, opening the room at 9:00 AM to prepare the Panchnama before sending the body for post-mortem. During the post-mortem, Sangeeta's family arrived at the hospital and protested, demanding action against Dashrath Rathore. Officers addressed the agitated family, urging them to vacate the hospital premises out of consideration for other patients. According to media reports Congress MLA Omkar Markam met with Sangeeta's family at the hospital. He claimed there were injury marks on her body and alleged murder, stating that the police obstructed their view of the body. He urged the police to allow the family to see Sangeeta after the post-mortem. Sangeeta's father stated that Dashrath informed them of Sangeeta's alleged suicide. He also mentioned that his son-in-law used to assault his daughter and that she had previously returned home due to being upset, only to be sent back after a settlement. Sangeeta's grandfather told police that he visited their house the day before the incident and that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh from him, which he refused due to his financial constraints.
