Latest news with #Performance
Observer
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Observer
Omani sailors camp in Ras Al Hadd
MUSCAT: Sailors from Oman's national teams will spend the summer undergoing technical and tactical training in Ras Al Hadd under the guidance of specialist coaches. Starting from June 29 and running through until August 22, the Optimist, ILCA 4, 29er, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 teams will work on their skills, improve their fitness and conditioning and train on and off the water in preparation for upcoming competitions, including the Oman National Sailing Championships and Mussanah Race Week. In total, 32 sailors will join the camp across six training blocks spanning eight weeks. The camp will be led by Oman Sail's Head Coach Performance, Hashim al Rashdi, and Instructor Marwa al Khaifi, the Female team leader. The 13-strong Optimist team will be accompanied by Coach Sultan al Zadjali and Development Coach Hassan al Rahbi, 15 sailors representing the ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and 7 teams will be led by Coach Ahmed al Wahaibi, four sailors from the 29er team will be coached by Ahmed al Hasani. Abdulaziz al Shidi, Oman Sail's Acting Director of Sailing, said, 'Ras Al Hadd is the ideal venue for our sailors to learn from each other in a supportive environment where sailing is the top priority for us all. The group has made significant progress in the past year and we're looking to build on that by incorporating new challenges, new opportunities and different conditions to support the growth of all of our teams.' Archive image of Ras Al Hadd Training camp Hashim al Rashdi, Oman Sail's Head Coach Performance, added, 'There are several important competitions on the horizon and we need to ensure we're prepared as best we can be. That means being in peak physical and mental condition, gaining experience of the most likely scenarios they will face on the water and ensure all of our teams have the solutions to potential challenges at their disposal. Ras Al Hadd has proved to be an excellent venue in the past and we are all looking forward to another chance to sail in these waters.' The Oman National Sailing Championships gets underway from August 18-22. This will be followed by the 14th edition of Mussanah Race Week from October 15-21, 2025 where Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and the para inclusive RS Venture Connect class sailors from around the world head to Oman for one of the most popular events in the national sailing calendar.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UP Board students outperform peers in private schools at foundation level
Noida: Students of UP board schools have outperformed those in private institutions at the foundational level, exceeding the national average by 4% points in both literacy and numeracy, according to the 2024 PARAKH survey by NCERT. However, performance dipped in higher classes, with the state scoring below average in Classes 6 and 9 across core subjects. The Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development or PARAKH survey is conducted annually under the ministry of education to evaluate the effectiveness of the school education system by assessing competencies at various educational stages. It replaced NCERT's National Achievement Survey (NAS) last year and seeks to test students at Classes 3 (foundation stage), 6 (preparatory) and 9 (middle stage) on a new framework aligned with global surveys such as the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). A total of 8,865 schools were surveyed, which included 30,817 teachers and 2.53 lakh students. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The latest data show students of state govt-run schools in UP (74%) performed better than the private-run schools (64%) at the foundational stage. The report showed students of state-run schools, particularly in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra and Varanasi, did better in Class 3 reading and arithmetic skills, mirroring a wider state trend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo In Noida, govt schools remained well behind private ones in early learning. Govt schools in the city were categorised as 'emerging' in both foundational and preparatory stages, while Ghaziabad ranked a tier higher in early grades and excelled at the secondary level. In language, where students are assessed on their ability to read and analyse short stories, UP's overall score was 68% at the foundational stage against the national average of 64%. In mathematics—focusing on counting—UP's score was 64%, while India's average was 60%. At the class 6 level, which included three subjects for assessments, the state scored 55% in language and 53% in mathematics—1% point lower than the country's average in each—and 41% in world around us subject, which was 3% points lower than the India average. In class 9, the performance gap in language was 6% points, in mathematics and social science 3% points each, and the gap was 2% points in science. The report also highlighted that the overall performance of girls in language skills in the state remained higher than that of boys in all three classes. Based on the survey and performance of the state, the report suggested strengthening community engagement for a collaborative school environment, as 55% of teachers reported that they did not get any support from self-help groups, and 67% said they did not get any support under corporate social responsibility (CSR). Across the state, 52% of schools did not offer or organise career guidance for students in higher grades, while 69% of students did not have access to laptops, tablets or computers for learning at home.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Quality of learning (teaching) is strained
Whichever way you dice the data, the message is blunt: schools are packed, but minds aren't being sharpened. PARAKH (Performance, Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 finds 43% of Class 6 students can't grasp the main idea in a text, and 63% of Class 9 students struggle with basic maths. The December 2024 GoI survey tested over 21 lakh students from Classes 3, 6 and 9 across 74,229 schools in 781 districts, spanning all 36 states/UTs. Pratham's ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) and earlier government surveys have long warned the foundation of India's school system is 2020 rightly prioritises foundational literacy and numeracy for all. But as the PARAKH findings make clear, classroom reforms alone won't move the needle. Learning is deeply influenced by a broader ecosystem - family background, community support, school infra and quality of teachers. Without alignment across these, even best policies will stall. The survey also shows that students who perform better come from households with educated parents, access to electricity and digital why focus must remain on core reforms: shifting curriculum and assessment away from rote learning, investing in foundational learning, strengthening teacher training and pedagogical support, and expanding linkage between school and family to track progress. Struggling students must be identified early. As Unesco's Global Education Monitoring Report 2024-25 stresses, investment in leadership is also critical - through standardised principal training, gender-sensitive recruitment, induction support and clearly defined roles. India is losing far too much time, and potential, by not getting education right.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The Audi A6 E-Tron Avant
Audi A6 e-tron driving £87,360 ($118,566) is how much my Audi A6 e-tron loaner cost—my first house didn't even cost that much. Being the Launch Edition guise, the A6 e-tron, however, included a few extra features, some good and some subpar, a slightly bigger battery and a more powerful motor. Audi A6 E-Tron Specifications Depending on preference, you can have the Audi A6 e-tron as a Sportback or an Avant in the UK. £62,540 gets you the former and £64,430 for the latter. America get the Sportback only, priced from $65,900. Entry-level UK cars get a 75.8kWh (usable) battery and 286 PS (326 under launch control), meaning 0-to-62 mph takes a leisurely seven seconds. Upgrade to Performance, like the one I had, for an additional £7,400 and battery capacity rises to 94.9kWh, while power is increased to 367 PS (380 under launch control), dropping the 0-to-62 mph time to 5.4 seconds. Finally, the e-tron quattro ups power to 428 and 462PS and shares the Performance battery. Audi A6 e-tron The sweet spot is the Performance powertrain. Audi claims an electric range of 419 to 464 miles, while the base car is 346 to 384 miles; the e-tron 400 to 440 miles. American cars come in three trims: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Powertrains include Premium, 375 bhp and a circa 370-mile range, and quattro, 456 bhp and a 333-mile range. Life With The Audi A6 E-Tron After one week and 130 miles, the A6 e-tron left me feeling ambivalent. It might be cutting-edge gorgeous, be packed with impressive tech and have a decent range, but I struggled to see 87 grand, even with my glasses on. Adjusting to the A6 e-tron's avant-garde interior took time; it was overwhelming at first, having more screens than the Starship Enterprise, but I was ready to go after watching various 'How to' YouTube tutorials and fiddling with menus. The authors loan vehicle 303 miles with 99% charge; 116 miles off Audi's claimed figure. In some electric cars, like the Ford Mach-E, resetting the trip computer often refreshes the car's range, but not the A6 e-tron. Resetting the various trip screens and selecting the 'Efficiency Plus' drive mode made no difference. It wasn't the most efficient EV either, returning just 3.1 mi/kWh on most runs, but it is a large and comfortable car packed with mod cons, after all. My loaner also had the 10.9" co-pilot MMI screen, which allows passenger princesses or princes to wreak havoc. Word of advice: don't annoy your co-pilot before, or you could find yourself listening to a loop of 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' by Rod Stewart for your journey's duration while en route to the moon, because they've tampered with the sat-nav. Audi A6 e-tron interior The co-pilot screen is only available on Launch Edition and Edition 1 cars; anything below gets a slab of plastic. On the road, the A6 e-tron handles wonderfully, as you'd expect from a low-slung EV. And despite being the rear-wheel drive guise, its wheels never slipped under harsh acceleration; it was all very polite, and behaved exactly as a luxury electric barge should. Stomping the throttle pushes your passengers backwards, you'll hear some 'ohs and ahs', but it quickly runs out of steam at around 60 mph. This said, it's no slouch: 30 to 70 mph takes just 4.2 seconds, putting it just 0.2 of a second behind a Genesis GV60 Performance. Audi a6 e-tron camera mirrors Motorway driving is its forte, however. The A6 e-tron effortlessly glided along Britain's questionable motorway network, its air suspension soaking up bumps and ruts. Similarly, my sound meter recorded 63.6 dB at 70 mph, putting the A6 e-tron just 1.6 dB behind a Rolls-Royce Cullinan II. If you own dogs, or have ginormous friends over 6ft, you'll be pleased to know the A6-etron has ample boot space, head and leg room. Likewise, my Akita pooch was incredibly comfortable in the A6 e-tron's 502-litre boot, while my Husky enjoyed the back seats, the rear featuring door pillar-mounted air vents, in her Dog Pod bed. Author's dog in rear seat Audi A6 E-Tron Verdict You don't need a mortgage to own an A6 e-tron, but it's worth noting that lower-spec cars aren't available with plush air suspension or 4WD. However, the 2WD car is ideal for everyday use. The cabin, as pretty as it is, had questionable materials in places, which largely had me questioning the sticker price. There's lots of Alcantara and lovely leather throughout, but scratchy plastics could be felt low on the doors and under the dash. Then there's the cup holder cover, a small detail, but it feels tawdry and lets the expensive-feeling cabin down a bit. Authors dog in A6 e-tron's boot And finally, the camera mirrors, which fold when locking. These are hopeless. It made parking awful and even conjured motion sickness when combined with the reversing camera that pans from left to right when the steering wheel is turned. These points aside, the A6 e-tron is reasonably priced in base form when compared with its competitors. Its refinement is excellent, it's quiet, smooth, and you'll never get bored of looking at it. Follow me on Instagram
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Workleap Summer Release: Talent Management, Reimagined with Workleap AI Français
New AI-powered features to supercharge HR productivity and unlock the full potential of talent management MONTRÉAL, /CNW/ -- Workleap, a leading Canadian talent management platform trusted by over 20,000 companies in more than 100 countries, announces its summer product release, introducing Workleap AI and multiple upgrades to its HRIS integration capabilities. With this launch, Workleap is redefining what HR platforms can do by embedding purpose-built AI across its ecosystem, including new Officevibe and Performance capabilities. Among early adopters, the most widely used feature is an AI-powered engagement score analysis that provides an overview of engagement from Pulse surveys, including highlights, areas for improvements, and suggested actions, helping teams quickly identify what matters most. Already in beta with more than 100 organizations, Workleap AI has powered over 20,000 intelligent actions offering HR and managers contextual insights to retain top performers, coach with confidence, and bring clarity to growing teams without overhauling existing technology. HR leaders are under pressure, navigating hybrid work, tighter resources, and rising expectations, all while trying to support managers and retain top performers. Many see AI as a potential solution, but they are approaching it with caution: In a recent Workleap survey, 77.5% of HR professionals said they're excited about AI's potential, yet remain wary of privacy risks, security concerns, and losing the human element. "AI can handle the noise, so leaders can amplify what matters: their people," said Guillaume Roy, co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Workleap. "Workleap AI is the co-pilot HR leaders and managers have been waiting for: deeply practical, seamlessly integrated, designed with safety and security in mind, and built to help organizations focus on what truly matters — people, performance, and growth." Key benefits of Workleap AI (available July 8): Engagement Insights, Instantly: AI summarizes survey results and engagement metrics, and helps managers reply to feedback with clear takeaways and action plans. Performance Reviews, Made Easier: HR designs custom cycles, while AI guides managers and employees through peer input, self-reviews, and final submissions. Knowledge, On Demand: A built-in assistant pulls info and content from tools like SharePoint, Confluence, and Slack — so teams get answers fast without searching through documents. Introducing HRIS Sync Dynamic structure (available July 22): Alongside its AI launch, Workleap is rolling out HRIS Sync Dynamic Structure. This automated team management engine uses current HRIS data to build and maintain accurate teams, memberships, manager assignments, and reporting hierarchies within Workleap products. This upgrade will eliminate manual cleanup and ensure users of all Workleap products have the most up-to-date picture of the organization, saving time and effort. These new features reflect Workleap's commitment to being the talent management platform that powers up existing HRIS systems with simple, AI-powered tools HR teams and managers will want to use. Whether it's coaching, engagement, or performance reviews, Workleap helps managers lead more effectively and gives HR the clarity to drive impact. To learn more about Workleap AI and explore the new features coming to Workleap this summer, visit About Workleap Workleap is a Montreal-based tech company on a mission to make work simpler. Since 2006, Workleap has been building game-changing products that tackle HR and ITʼs biggest challenges. Workleap operates two distinct product lines: The Workleap Platform, an AI-powered HR solution designed to drive team performance and boost employee engagement. ShareGate, the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance solution, trusted by IT professionals worldwide for its unmatched simplicity. Today, more than 20,000 companies rely on Workleap products to grow, lead, and operate with confidence. Workleap is a team of builders at heart, with a clear purpose: to craft the simplest products that deliver exceptional value for its customers. Period. Media Contact Jaclyn Pullen PANBlast for ShareGate by Workleap [email protected]
