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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FYJC: Seat confirmation deadline for 5th round extended to Aug 11
Pune: The centralised admission process (CAP) committee has extended the deadline for confirming allotments in the fifth round of admission in first year junior college (FYJC) to Aug 11. This round will stay open to all. However, many colleges in the city have already started classes for the academic year 2025-26 from Aug 1. Several others are going to commence from Monday. "As many as 3,48,784 students have been allotted junior colleges in this round. The date to confirm admissions was extended from Aug 8 to Aug 11, after the declaration of a holiday on Aug 8 and Rakshabandhan on Aug 9," said officials from the CAP committee. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Deepak Powdel, principal at BMCC, said their seats were nearly full after the third round. "We started classes on Aug 1 as only 2 to 3 seats were vacant. We held an orientation session and then full-fledged classes were commenced," said Powdel. It is the first time that admissions to FYJC were happening via an online centralised mode across the state. The total admission capacity of 9,525 junior colleges in the state is 2,150,130. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These 11 Everyday Foods Might Be the Key to Knee Pain Relief Undo So far, a total of 1,455,945 students have registered on the online portal and of them, 1,194,913 students secured admissions at the end of round four. The fifth round is allowing students to apply anew or modify their preferences. Students who took the supplementary board exams for Standard X in June-July are also eligible to apply under this round. Iqbal Shaikh, principal at Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce, said they would start classes for all FYJC students from Monday. "We have about 5% seats vacant in a few branches, but I believe they will be filled in the upcoming rounds. If students have been allotted colleges, but have not confirmed their admissions, they must do so by Monday to avoid missing lectures," said Shaikh. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Bangkok Post
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
The StandardX hotel transforms into cutting-edge art hub
The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, a new boutique hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, will be transformed into a cutting-edge art gallery during "Urban Collectibles 2025" from Friday to Sunday. Presented by Mango Art Festival, this urban art extravaganza offers an electrifying adventure for anyone passionate about contemporary art and craft creations to experience the appeal of urban art right in the heart of a historic district on Phra Arthit Road for three days. The event will bring together under one roof an eclectic mix of stunning original artworks, prints, artist collectibles and rare limited edition art toys from more than 100 local and international urban artists and collectors who are revolutionising the art scene. Visitors are invited to check out special exhibitions inside hotel rooms, each offering fresh perspectives on urban art and explore a diverse range of artistic exhibits in 1010 Art Space (1st to 3rd floors). The Craft Zone, meanwhile, is specially designed to delight fans of handmade items and limited-edition collectables. Top-class DJs, including DJ Aaron, DJ Tawan and DJ MayT will enliven the atmosphere throughout the event. The event opens from 5pm to 9pm on Friday and noon to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary shuttle service will be available from Sanam Luang parking area to the hotel.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- The Hindu
Two Standard X girls found to be pregnant in Odisha's Kandhamal
Kandhamal district administration in Odisha on Friday (July 25, 2025) filed a police complaint after two girls studying in Standard X were found to have tested positive for pregnancy. 'We have informed police about pregnancy of two girls. In the complaint we have requested police to investigate into the matter,' said Rabi Narayan Mishra, District Welfare Officer of Kandhamal. As per practice, grown up girls in residential schools run by the State government undergo medical tests soon after they return from long vacation. 'Our employees found two girls having unusual symptom. Subsequently, they were sent to sub-divisional hospital where their pregnancy was confirmed,' said Mr. Mishra. This year the schools reopened on June 21 after summer vacation. However, the two girls returned to school in the first week of July. The ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department has acknowledged that 22 tribal girl students were subjected to sexual assault, with 34 individuals accused of these crimes— within just 188 residential schools meant exclusively for tribal girls. Disturbingly, 12 of the victims were found to have given birth between 2018 and 2023. These 188 schools collectively enroll 62,385 girls. Overall, the department runs 1,737 residential schools across the State, educating a total of 4,26,903 students, the vast majority of whom belong to tribal communities. In 2018, the government-run Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) conducted a study titled 'Impact of Preventive Intervention on Incidences of Sexual Abuse in Residential Schools of Odisha.' The study reviewed several incidents of sexual violence reported from residential schools and found that, in most cases, the allegations were substantiated. Specifically, researchers analyzed 29 cases of sexual abuse reported between 2011 and 2016 across five districts— Koraput, Balasore, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh. Alarmingly, 13 headmasters and four teachers were identified as the accused in these cases. After it was found that some teaching and non-teaching staff were involved in the abuse, the government introduced guidelines to closely monitor the health of girl students. Post-vacation health check-ups were mandated to determine whether any pregnancies had occurred during their stay at home, rather than in the residential schools.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Polytechnic provisional list announced; first merit list to be released on July 12
Pune: The provisional list for admission to polytechnic courses was announced on Monday. A total of 1.4 lakh applications were received, including 564 from outside Maharashtra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After scrutiny, 419 applications were found to be fake. According to the new rules this year, there will be four rounds of the centralised admission process (CAP). A student will get first preference for the first round of admission, first three preferences for the second round, and first six preferences for the third round. If the student's name appears in any of the preferred colleges, then s/he will have to take admission. The first merit list based on the preferences will be announced on July 12. Vinod Mohitkar, director, , said, "The number of students opting for polytechnic after Standard X has increased significantly in recent years, and many meritorious students opt for polytechnic courses. This year, too, five students who scored 100 percent in Standard X have applied for polytechnic." Moreover, 9,686 students who scored more than 90 percent are in the final merit list. Notably, 5,962 of these are girls. Mohitkar added, "Students should carefully register while filling preference orders. The deadline for filling preference is from July 8 to 10. Subsequently, the merit list for the first admission round will be announced on July 12." Among these 1.4 lakh applicants, 90,791 are boys and 50,059 girls. Of these, 20,347 students have scored between 80 and 84 percent. "Compared to the last five years, this year has seen the highest registration for polytechnic courses, which will likely result in intense competition in the admission process," Mohitkar said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the provisional merit list being announced, students need to fill in their preference order by Thursday, July 10. Here, also the same system will continue. First preference for the first round, first three preferences for the second round, and first six preferences for the third round. The admission confirmation process for the first round will be from July 13 to 15. After that, vacant seats will be announced on July 16 for the second round. The deadline for filling preference orders for the second round will be from July 17 to 19. The second round list will be announced on July 21, with admissions taking place from July 22 to 24. Pune: The provisional list for admission to polytechnic courses was announced on Monday. A total of 1.4 lakh applications were received, including 564 from outside Maharashtra. After scrutiny, 419 applications were found to be fake. According to the new rules this year, there will be four rounds of the centralised admission process (CAP). A student will get first preference for the first round of admission, first three preferences for the second round, and first six preferences for the third round. If the student's name appears in any of the preferred colleges, then s/he will have to take admission. The first merit list based on the preferences will be announced on July 12. Vinod Mohitkar, director, Directorate of Technical Education, said, "The number of students opting for polytechnic after Standard X has increased significantly in recent years, and many meritorious students opt for polytechnic courses. This year, too, five students who scored 100 percent in Standard X have applied for polytechnic." Moreover, 9,686 students who scored more than 90 percent are in the final merit list. Notably, 5,962 of these are girls. Mohitkar added, "Students should carefully register while filling preference orders. The deadline for filling preference is from July 8 to 10. Subsequently, the merit list for the first admission round will be announced on July 12." Among these 1.4 lakh applicants, 90,791 are boys and 50,059 girls. Of these, 20,347 students have scored between 80 and 84 percent. "Compared to the last five years, this year has seen the highest registration for polytechnic courses, which will likely result in intense competition in the admission process," Mohitkar said. With the provisional merit list being announced, students need to fill in their preference order by Thursday, July 10. Here, also the same system will continue. First preference for the first round, first three preferences for the second round, and first six preferences for the third round. The admission confirmation process for the first round will be from July 13 to 15. After that, vacant seats will be announced on July 16 for the second round. The deadline for filling preference orders for the second round will be from July 17 to 19. The second round list will be announced on July 21, with admissions taking place from July 22 to 24.
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This boutique Melbourne hotel was just honoured with a major style and design award
Hands up if the name La Liste rings a bell? You may recognise it as the Paris-based restaurant ranking guide that unveils an annual list of its top 1,000 restaurants – last year, it crowned Melbourne's very own fine diner Vue de Monde as the best restaurant in Australia (and fifth in the whole world). Now La Liste is back with a hotly anticipated 2025 guide to the most outstanding hotels around the globe. And you may be surprised to hear that a new boutique accommodation in Fitzroy has been awarded a very special accolade. The StandardX – an uber-cool, industrial-style venue that we reviewed in November 2024 – is among just five hotels to receive the prestigious Style and Design Award. These are hotels that have been either "launched or refurbished with outstanding design". La Liste called the StandardX "arty, bold and unfiltered", and it shared the honour with Maison Heler Metz in France, ÖÖD Hekla Horizon in Iceland, Reschio Hotel in Italy and Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort in Indonesia. The hotel only opened in August 2024, and is the first StandardX iteration from famed hotel chain the Standard. Described as "the rebellious younger sibling", it boasts 125 rooms over eight floors, as well as an all-day Thai street food-inspired restaurant called Bang, a rooftop bar with panoramic city views and a retail offering. Led by Melbourne-based interior design firm Hecker Guthrie, the styling elements blend the grittiness of Fitzroy with modern comforts – think rustic finishes, plenty of greenery, caramel leather couches and an epic red revolving front door. "It's bougie, for sure, but still artsy enough to feel like it belongs to the northside," says Time Out Melbourne's food and drink writer, Lauren Dinse. "The designers have taken inspiration from Fitzroy's post-punk 'Little Band' scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, paying homage to its music venues, street art and café culture – historic pulse points of this vibrant 'hood." The full list of 1,000 hotels included properties from Paris, London and Bangkok. This year, the ten spots to share the top gong with a near-perfect score of 99.5 include: La Réserve Paris, France The Connaught and The Savoy, England Il San Pietro di Positano, Italy Cheval Blanc Paris, France J.K. Place Capri, Italy Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Peninsula Shanghai, China The Peninsula Chicago, USA Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico To find out more, read the full list here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.
