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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
‘Innovation must in teaching methods in AI-driven world'
Lucknow: School principals, educationists, and academic experts discussed the future of learning in a rapidly transforming digital world at the Principals' Meet – Educators' Excellence and Times NIE Principals' seminar held in the city on Saturday. The event was jointly organised by the Times of India and the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology , with focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping classrooms, pedagogy, and student engagement. Chief guest and UP deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak emphasized the role of educators in shaping the next generation. Pathak, said, "Educators today hold the immense responsibility of equipping our children for a dynamic, AI-driven world, where change is constant and uncertainty is the norm. In such a landscape, teaching must go beyond textbooks. We must innovate in our methods, inspire confidence in our learners, and guide them not just with knowledge, but with the values that define humanity. Technology may shape the tools of the future, but it is the wisdom and integrity of our educators that will shape the minds that use them." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo "While innovation is essential, we must ensure that the soul of teaching, human connection, compassion, and character-building is never lost in the process." he added The event served as a platform for school leaders to exchange ideas on upskilling teachers, adapting and creating future-ready learning environments. A panel discussion on 'Teaching and Learning in the World of Artificial Intelligence' was held. Panelists included Thapar Institute VC Padma Kumar Nair, Deputy Director and Chief Officer, Thapar Institute Ajay Batish, educationist and career consultant Amrita Dass, CMS managing director Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, IIIT Lucknow director Arun Mohan Sherry and Dean of Liberal arts and sciences, Thapar Institute, Vinay Kumar. The seminar was followed by a sufi performance.
