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India Today
6 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
IGNOU launches MBA in Hindi and Odia to break language barriers
In a significant step toward inclusive education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia. This move, announced on Monday, aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which champions multilingual learning and broader access to professional aim is clear: make management education more accessible to students who are more comfortable learning in their native languages. With these new offerings, IGNOU hopes to make business studies less intimidating and more relatable for learners from non-English-speaking part of the government's E-Kumbh initiative, the programme benefits from a partnership between IGNOU and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Key academic materials have been translated into Hindi and Odia using 'Anuvadini,' an AI-based tool developed by AICTE for educational content localisation. AICTE Vice Chairman Dr Abhay Jere highlighted the transformative role of AI tools in removing language as a barrier to learning. IGNOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal affirmed the university's commitment to inclusive education, revealing plans to launch MBA content in 10 more Indian languages in the multilingual MBA initiative is a step toward ensuring that no aspiring professional is left behind, regardless of their linguistic background.
News18
10 hours ago
- Health
- News18
From MBBS Dropout To IAS: Taruni Pandey's Journey To Crack UPSC With 6 Months Of Prep
Last Updated: Taruni Pandey, once aspiring to be a doctor, faced health issues and shifted to becoming an IAS officer. Despite challenges, she secured All India Rank 14 in UPSC CSE 2021. Ever since she was in the third grade, Taruni Pandey had dreamed of becoming a doctor. But destiny had other plans. From letting go of her childhood dream due to serious health issues to discovering a new purpose in becoming an IAS officer, Pandey's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Chittaranjan, a quiet town in West Bengal, Taruni always dreamed of becoming a doctor and even began studying for an MBBS degree, but due to health issues like dengue, typhoid, and cerebral malaria, she had to discontinue her studies midway. She then pursued her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Literature from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The idea of a career in the civil service hadn't initially occurred to Pandey. The untimely death of her brother-in-law proved to be a pivotal moment. Accompanying her sister to various government offices, she came face to face with the inner workings of the system. These experiences stirred something in her. She was deeply inspired by the impact bureaucrats and politicians could make in people's lives. That was the moment Taruni discovered a new purpose, becoming a civil servant who could bring real change. She shifted her focus to the UPSC Civil Services Examination, one of the toughest and most prestigious exams in the country. She initially planned to appear for the UPSC prelims in 2020, but life threw another challenge her way. Just four days before the exam, she tested positive for COVID-19 and had to step back. But Taruni didn't lose hope. In 2021, at the age limit of 32 for general category candidates, she gave her final attempt with a fierce sense of purpose. With only four months to prepare, and without the help of any coaching institute, Taruni relied on a smart and focused strategy. She turned to online platforms like YouTube to prepare notes and revise topics, skipping bulky textbooks and choosing a more practical and time-saving method of learning. Her hard work paid off when she secured an All India Rank of 14 in the UPSC CSE 2021. Taruni Pandey's story is a powerful reminder that setbacks don't define your future your response to them does. With grit, smart planning, and the will to rise above difficulties, she turned a personal loss and a missed chance into an inspiring victory. First Published:
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IGNOU to offer MBA in Hindi, Odia
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia. The initiative announced on Monday marks another milestone in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. One of the key features of the NEP was advocating for multilingual education and democratised learning. According to a statement from the university, the new language offerings aim to remove linguistic barriers in professional education, especially for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds. By offering core MBA study materials in Hindi and Odia, will aim to encourage learners to engage with complex business concepts in their mother tongue, increasing both accessibility and comprehension. How will the course be structured? This development is part of the E-Kumbh project, a national collaboration between IGNOU and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Through AICTE's 'Anuvadini' AI-powered translation tool, key academic resources have been translated to regional languages, supporting students in a more inclusive manner. Speaking at the launch, Dr Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman of AICTE, highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in breaking educational barriers. He said tools like Anuvadini are helping make education 'borderless' by enabling real-time, large-scale content localisation. Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, emphasised the university's goal of ensuring no learner is left behind. She also confirmed plans to expand the MBA offering to 10 more Indian languages, deepening the reach of professional education in regional contexts.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
IGNOU to use IIT Bombay's new AI project to deliver education in Indian languages
In a major step towards making higher education more accessible across languages, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to roll out Project Udaan -- an AI-powered translation platform that will bring academic content to learners in multiple Indian languages.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two institutions at IGNOU's headquarters on Friday. The agreement aims to support the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which strongly encourages multilingual education and equal learning Udaan uses artificial intelligence to translate complex technical and academic material while keeping the format and original layout intact. The platform blends Optical Character Recognition (OCR), domain-specific glossaries, and human feedback for high-quality translations. Professor Ganesh Ramakrishnan of IIT Bombay, who leads Project Udaan, said the initiative is designed to meet the linguistic needs of India's diverse learner platform aims to remove the language barrier in higher education by offering accurate, readable translations of textbooks and learning CONTENT TO BE TRANSLATED INTO REGIONAL LANGUAGESThe MoU also aligns with national initiatives such as Digital India and Bharat Bhasha, which seek to promote the use of Indian languages in the digital space and encourage inclusive AI IGNOU's reach as one of the world's largest open universities and IIT Bombay's expertise in AI and language processing, the collaboration is expected to transform access to quality education for millions of this collaboration, IGNOU's vast collection of study material will now be available in regional languages, making it easier for students from rural and non-English speaking backgrounds to study academic officials from both institutions were present during the signing ceremony. They described the project as a move towards educational innovation, equality, and empowerment -- especially for students in remote and regional breaking language barriers, Project Udaan could serve as a turning point in India's journey towards inclusive and tech-driven learning.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Meerut Murder: Muskan Rastogi, Wife Of Ex-Merchant Navy Officer, Seeks To Study Law From Jail
Last Updated: Meerut Murder: A jail official said that Muskan Rastogi expressed dissatisfaction with her current legal representation. Muskan Rastogi, 28, who stands accused of murdering her husband, former merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, sought permission from Meerut jail authorities in Uttar Pradesh to pursue legal studies so she can represent herself in court, The Times of India reported. A jail official told the publication that Muskan Rastogi expressed dissatisfaction with her current legal representation and stated her intention to argue her own case. Muskan Rastogi and her partner, Sahil Shukla, allegedly murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput, 35. His dismembered and cement-sealed body was discovered inside a blue plastic drum at their residence in Meerut on March 18. The couple was arrested after returning from a trip to Himachal Pradesh and sent to Chaudhary Charan Singh District Jail following the denial of their bail applications. According to officials, Muskan Rastogi has not studied beyond Class 8 and lacks a senior secondary certificate- a mandatory qualification to pursue legal studies in India. Authorities are now exploring options for her to resume her education. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers educational programs within the prison system, and officials said- as per the report- that Muskan Rastogi would first need to complete her senior secondary education before enrolling in an LLB course. Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma told the outlet, 'Since Muskan was lodged in jail, no one from her family has visited her, while Sahil's maternal grandmother and brother met him. Now, Muskan has expressed interest in pursuing legal education, and we are considering the process. If she wants to study, jail authorities will provide all necessary resources." Earlier this month, Meerut Police filed a nearly 1,000-page chargesheet against Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla in connection with the murder. Submitted 69 days after the discovery of Rajput's remains, the chargesheet included statements from 34 witnesses, including family members, hotel staff, and police officials. Muskan Rastogi's parents, Kavita and Pramod Rastogi, testified against her and their statements have been included in the chargesheet. Additionally, Muskan Rastogi was found to be pregnant during a routine medical check-up in jail. Saurabh Rajput returned to Meerut on February 24. On March 3, just days after his arrival, he was allegedly stabbed to death by Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla. His body was dismembered in the bathroom and concealed in a blue drum filled with cement and dust to mask the odor. About the Author Mallika Soni When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, "What is the purpose of journalism in society?" First Published: May 31, 2025, 11:45 IST
