30-05-2025
Students feted for academic brilliance at Times NIE Awards
Lucknow: About 1500 students from 30 schools were felicitated for their academic achievements in classes 10 and 12
at the Times NIE Merit Awards 2025 on Friday.
The event was organised by the Times NIE, in association with Team Talks on Friday.
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An education fair was also organised, providing a platform for students to interact with representatives from various universities. The fair will offer counselling and career guidance, helping students make informed decisions about their future academic paths.
The event was graced by Justice Shamim Ahmed of Madras High Court as the chief guest. The guests of honour included, chairman of the Islamic Centre of India and Shaheen Academy, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali.
"Education is the most empowering tool we can offer our children. Celebrating academic excellence not only motivates young minds but also strengthens the foundation of our society. I congratulate all the awardees and urge them to use their knowledge for the betterment of the nation," said Justice Shamim Ahmed.
Students at the education fair explored a wide range of academic programmes, gaining clarity about their future career paths.
Universities present at the event provided personalised guidance, helping students make informed decisions about their higher education.
Schools in attendance included Delhi Public School (Jankipuram, Gomti Nagar Extension, Eldeco), Stella Maris School, Aashiana, and Springdale Colleges from Gomti Nagar, LDA, and Indira Nagar. Avadh Collegiate was represented by its DK and RG campuses, alongside Army Public School, Nehru Road (Cantt) and Pioneer Montessori Schools from Eldeco and Vikas Nagar. Other notable schools were Career Convent Girls College, Unity College, Children's Academy, Modern Academy Gomti Nagar, SDSN Gomti Nagar, Vardhaan International School, Kunskapsskolan School, Excellia School, and Central Academy (Jankipuram and Vikas Nagar).
Also present were The Lucknow Public Collegiate (Jopling Road and Sharda Nagar), Lucknow Public School, Sahara States, and The Millennium School.
