ANTHE 2021 Offers 5 Students Across Grades Along With One Parent A Free Trip To NASA

* ANTHE, Aakash Institute’s national scholarship exam, meant for students of Class VII-XII, will be held between December 4—12, 2021 

* 5 Students across Grades along with one parent will get a chance to visit NASA   

* Since 2010, ANTHE has offered scholarships to more than 23 lakh students. 

* Apart from the scholarship, students will also get the Meritnation School Booster Course free of cost.  

* For more details, please log in to https://anthe.aakash.ac.in/anthe 

Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE) 2021, the twelfth edition of the flagship annual scholarship exam of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, is set to offer upto 100% scholarships for Class VII-XII students to the institute’s most sought after NEET and IIT-JEE coaching programmes for aspiring doctors and engineers.  

ANTHE 2021 will be held in both online and offline mode from December 4-12, 2021 across 24 states and union territories in the country. In addition to scholarship on tuition fee, top scorers will also be given cash awards. 

A novelty for students this year is that 5 performers across Grades will be awarded a free trip to NASA along with one parent.   

As an additional benefit, students qualifying ANTHE will also get the Meritnation school booster course free of cost. Meritnation is a subsidiary of AESL. 

A one-hour exam, ANTHE online will be held between 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM during all exam days, while the offline exams will be conducted on December 5 and 12, 2021 in two shifts: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 04:00 PM–05:00 PM at all 215+ centres of Aakash Institute across the country, adhering to COVID-19 guidelines of the respective states / union territories. Students can choose a one-hour slot convenient to them.  

The test carries a total of 90 marks, and comprises 35 multiple-choice questions that are based on grade and streams of aspirations of students. For Class VII-IX students, the questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Mental Ability. For Class X students aspiring medical education the exam covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mental Ability, while for engineering aspirants of the same class, it covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mental Ability. Similarly, for Class XI-XII students who aim for NEET, questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, and for engineering aspirants from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.  

The last date for the submission of the enrolment form for ANTHE 2021 is 3 days and 7 days before the date of commencement of online and offline exams, respectively. The exam fee is Rs. 99 which can be paid online or directly at an Aakash Institute centre near you.  

The results of ANTHE 2021 will be declared on January 02, 2021 for Class X-XII students, and on January 04, 2021 for Class VII-IX students.  

Commenting on ANTHE 2021, Mr. Aakash Chaudhry, Managing Director, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), said, “As it brings the dreams of becoming doctors and IITians within their reach, ANTHE has naturally won an overwhelming response from the students, and the appreciation of their parents over the years. Coaching makes a big difference to a student in obtaining a medical college seat or entering into the portals of IIT, NIT or any other central government-run colleges. Our aim, ever since we conceived ANTHE in 2010, has been to reach our high value coaching programmes to the unreached and the deserving students anywhere in the country. ANTHE gives us an opportunity to prepare them for NEET and IIT-JEE at their own pace, wherever they are. We are confident that just like the previous years, lakhs of students will make use of ANTHE 2021 and take a valuable step in securing a bright future.” 

AU Bank’s Credit Card “Wins Hearts Of First-Time Card Users”

* Of the total credit card issued since launch, >50% customers are first time users 

* Credit Cards issued in more than 150 districts of the country since launch 

* First small finance bank to enter semi-urban and rural areas with own credit cards 

* Altura Plus, a special credit card aimed at home makers 

AU Small Finance Bank, the first Small Finance Bank in India to launch its own range of credit cards, has issued 40,000+ credit cards, of which, more than 50% are issued to first time Credit Card users. The benchmark was set in a short span after the card was launched in April this year. AU Bank has ensured customers an easy access to credit cards in more than 150 districts, including cities as well as remote locations of the country.  

With the underlying philosophy of offering limitless living to its customers, the Bank has curated exclusive benefits for them. Keeping in mind the needs of customers from all strata, AU Bank has brought few unique features like complimentary access to railway lounges. The bank has also created an industry first Device Protection Plan, where eligible electronic devices purchased using AU Bank Credit Cards come with free screen damage and extended warranty plan. AU Bank offers a special Altura Plus Credit Card to empower women to experience a limitless living. In future, the Bank is also working on bringing out its limited-edition Cards featuring the Bank’s brand ambassadors Mr. Aamir Khan and Ms. Kiara Advani. 

Mr. Mayank Markanday, Chief of Credit Cards, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “At AU, we passionately live our brand philosophy of ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’. With our Credit Cards, besides the suave urban populace, we aim to empower the customers at rural and semi-urban locations. We are consciously working towards providing them this limited liability instrument to experience a sense of accomplishment. Like all our products, with our Credit Cards we are delighted to win the trust of our customers, especially many first-time users. We take pride in going the extra mile by doing small things differently and bringing value to our customers by making banking more convenient for them. Having enrolled more than 50% customers as first-time credit card users in such a short span, I believe we are on our way to a new beginning.” 

Meanwhile, AU Bank’s exciting range of Credit Cards caters to all sections of society with its in four variants - Altura, Altura Plus, Vetta and Zenith. 

RV University Is All Set To Commence Its First Academic Year On September 20, 2021

Highlights 

The first batch of RV University for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs across the School of Economics and Finance, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and School of Design is set to commence classes on September 20, 2021  

Last few seats are open to students aspiring for higher education on par with the best in the world 

University offers 100% scholarships to students who lost one or both parents to COVID-19 

RV University (RVU), the new-age, tech-driven global university for liberal education, is all set to begin its first academic year from September 20, with the launch of three inter-disciplinary schools for Design, Economics, and Finance, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.  

The curriculum for each course at RVU is carefully designed with inputs from experts anticipating the evolving needs of industry. The newly launched programs are aligned with the New Education Policy and have been created to keep three key elements of “Knowing, Doing, and Being” in perfect harmony. Students will be exposed to the real world through immersive programs, case studies, field visits, live projects, and summer as well as autumn internships. RVU’s outstanding faculty have qualifications from some of the best institutions in the world and are drawn from the academia and industry. 

In addition to several under-graduate and post-graduate programmes, RVU is offering full-time and part-time Ph.D. programmes from the first year itself in the areas of law, social sciences, design, economics, finance, management, film studies and public policy. 

Prof (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy, Founding Vice-Chancellor, RV University, Bengaluru says, “We are excited to welcome our first cohort of curious and talented minds to our newly launched programs. Our three specialty schools are founded with a vision to create thought leaders of tomorrow leading with knowledge and empathy. Backed by RV Educational Institutions’ 80 years rich legacy of academic excellence, RVU is proud to offer world-class education in contemporary streams sought by today’s generation. Our eminent faculty are on par with the best in the world and will provide a nurturing environment to learn and excel. We have a limited number of seats left and urge students to avail this opportunity before the admissions close.” 

With classes set to begin Prof. (Dr.) Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Founding Dean, School of Economics and Finance, RV University says, “The administration and faculty are excited to see the enthusiastic response we have received in our first year of admissions. The fact that our first cohort of students from across the country have chosen to study in RVU strengthens our confidence that we are offering them life-changing experiences in higher education. We are equipped to conduct both offline and online classes, and mindful of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, we have put in place stringent protocols to safeguard the health and safety of our students.” 

RV University in August ‘21 instituted 100 scholarships for those impacted with COVID-19 as well as merit-based ones. To enhance access to education, RVU will provide a scholarship equivalent to 100% of the tuition fee for eligible students who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19. Students will be covered under this scholarship in its three Schools dealing with Liberal Arts and Sciences, Design and Economics, and Finance. These scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.  

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is headed by Professor (Dr.) Piyush Roy, while the School of Design is headed by Professor Vijay Mundada. RVU faculty members are highly accomplished individuals, with an outstanding track record in academics and research.  

About RV University: 

RV University was established through Karnataka legislation in 2019 and it came into force on June 16, 2021. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at RV University offers eleven undergraduate degree programs across the arts and sciences. Along with the School of Economics and Finance and the School of Design, students have the opportunity of choosing a range of specializations and an interesting mix of majors and minors. RV University is established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has a rich heritage of eight decades of philanthropic efforts in education in Karnataka. 

Ramky Enviro Wins The PRCI Chanakya “Best HR Initiative Of The Year-Environmentally Sustainable CSR” Award

Ramky Enviro – Asia’s leading providers of comprehensive environment management services wins the PRCI Chanakya “Best HR Initiative of the Year-Environmentally Sustainable CSR” award for National and International Achievers 2021. The Award was received by Dr Sujiv Nair, Chief Human Resource Officer, REEL through the hands of the Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, today during the 15th Global Communication Conclave Organized by PRCI at Hotel Fern Kadamba, Goa.

Speaking on the success, Mr Goutham Reddy, Managing Director, Ramky Enviro said – “We tap into the pain points of socio – environment gaps to align them to our sustainability goals. Similarly, we recognize the loopholes in society while bridging the gap between the privileged & the underprivileged. Ramky Enviro also acquired a prominent space at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices (EBP) through our Large Scale Compressed Bio Gas Plant being recognized as the ‘Most Innovative Project’. While we are exploring the opportunity of converting few diesel engines into CNG engines for trials through our Bio Gas plant at HIMSW, It is an absolute delight to have this unique project recognized at such an eminent platform. This encourages us to take our products & services to another notch with each passing year through constant innovation. Our Covid relief services bagged the ‘COVID 19 Excellence Award’ in the Environmental Management System (EMS) Sector at the Forbes Magazine listed, Global Safety Summit 2021. We have handled over 10,000 tons of COVID-19 waste, leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the cities are being kept away from the fatal COVID-19 waste. We shall continue to innovate & use technology to establish better waste management practices & methods eradicating any negative consequences of waste mismanagement.”

Highlights of the CSR initiatives by Ramky Enviro:

• Enabling Social Projects that focus on making a positive contribution to society through high impact sustainable programs for benefitting the communities located around Ramky Enviro Sites across the country

• Thrust Areas include Health ( special focus on Covid relief), Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Education and Skill Development.

• The impact of these CSR programs are measured against the SDG Goals and quantified on the thrust areas using the REES Framework for sustained and continued development by an independent agency.

• The beneficiaries of these CSR initiatives include Students, Farmers, Villages, women and youth across India

In the last few years, Ramky Foundation part of Ramky Enviro has been in the forfront and has provided scholarships to more than 500 meritorious children across India, developed Infrastructure of more than 15 schools, constructed toilets for 200 families, installed more than 15 RO Plants, introduced sustainable agriculture to 400 farmers, provided skills to 500 women and youth and economically empowered Women Safai Karmacharies and Waste Pickers in collaboration with several partners

Ramky Enviro’s efforts have been recognized through various awards & recognitions. The company has initiated various CSR activities across the nation during the Pandemic to help drive positive growth in the Nation.

Adding to their successive recognitions, Ramky Enviro also got recognized for

· The ‘Most Innovative Project’ by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices (EBP) for the Large Scale Compressed Bio Gas Plant and

· The ‘COVID 19 Excellence Award’ in the Environmental Management System (EMS) Sector at the Forbes Magazine listed, Global Safety Summit 2021 for the unparalleled contribution to raising the safety & cleanliness bar of the country through efficient management of the deadly Covid-19 waste.

VST Launches 95 DI Ignito - India’s First 9 HP Electric Start Power Tiller & Widest Range Of Brush Cutters

* The 95 DI Ignito Power Tiller is loaded with features like Powerful 9 HP Diesel Engine, Electric Start, PTO & easy financing, repayment instalment options for as low as INR 121 / day.

* The Brush Cutters offers a wide range to handle requirements like Weeding, Crop Cutting, Trimming in farming, orchard, nursery, and gardening applications.

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (VST), one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, today announced the launch of the 95 DI Ignito - Power Tiller.

The 95 DI Ignito is India’s first 9 HP electric start Power Tiller & widest range of Brush Cutters have been specifically launched to meet the needs of small and marginal farmers who account for more than 80% of the farming community in India. Demand for farm mechanization equipment is increasing due to labor shortage and need for productivity enhancement.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Antony Cherukara, CEO VST Tillers Tractors Ltd said, “For the last 53 years, VST has been successfully pioneering the cause of mechanizing small and marginal farmers by offering best in class, indigenously developed and tested agriculture equipment. With the launch of India’s first 9 HP, electric start, indigenous Power Tiller, VST is further strengthening its commitment to small farmers of the country. We also see a good demand for brush cutters for various applications like Weeding, Crop Cutting, Trimming in farming, orchard, and nursery. VST is proud to launch widest range of Brush Cutters catering to these diverse requirements.”

VST has launched these products for the benefit of the farming community after encouraging results from the extensive field trials. The 95 DI Ignito Power Tiller is particularly suitable for applications like bund formation, earthing up & de-weeding and puddling. Along with electric start it also has a powerful 9 HP diesel engine to drive the PTO for auxiliary application like spraying etc.

It is best suited for crops like Sugarcane, Paddy, Cotton, Vegetables, Horticulture and Turmeric etc.

The brush cutters have a wide range, fuel-efficient and reliable operations which are best suited for applications like de-weeding in nursery, orchard, and gardening.

All the VST products are well backed by the extensive service and spares availability through its well-established network. To further enhance the affordability of the products, VST has tied up with various financing institutions for offering attractive and easy retail financing packages with repayment instalment options as low as INR 121 / day.

About VST Tillers Tractors Ltd

VST Tillers Tractors Limited. was established in the year 1967 by the VST Group of companies. With a legacy of more than 53 years, VST continues to drive farm mechanization and empowerment of Indian farmers. The organization is the largest Indian manufacturer of Tillers, 4WD Compact Tractor and amongst the leading producers of the other category Tractors, Engines, Transmission, Power Reaper and Precision Components. VST also exports products to European, Asian and African markets. To further strengthen its product portfolio and offer world-class technology customized to match the needs of Indian customers, VST has entered into strategic alliances with Pubert from France for Power Weeders and Zetor from the Czech Republic for Tractors.

VST believes in leveraging electric, driver optional, and connected vehicle technologies to offer sustainable, productive, and profitable farming solutions and has made a strategic investment in Monarch Tractor (Zimeno Inc) – Maker of the World’s First Fully Electric, Driver-Optional Smart Tractor.

Website: https://www.vsttractors.com/

Photo caption: Mr. Antony Cherukara, CEO VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, at the launch of  VST 95 DI Ignito - India’s first 9 HP Electric start Power Tiller.

ICICI Home Finance Aims To Recruit 600 Employees Across India By December 2021

ICICI Home Finance Company (ICICI HFC) plans to recruit over 600 employees by December 2021. This recruitment drive across its pan-India branch network in sales and credit will enable the company to cater to the increasing demand in the affordable housing segment. Interested candidates can submit their CV on www.icicihfc.com/careers.

ICICI HFC’s affordable home loan products Apna Ghar and Apna Ghar Dreamz cater to homebuyers who may not be in a position to furnish documents required for a home loan like ITR proof. ICICI HFC has home loan products to service cash salaried, self-employed individuals such as shopkeepers, traders, merchants, small vegetable and fruits vendors, drivers, small kirana shopkeepers, electricians, carpenters, computer operators, machine operators, as well as, salaried individuals working in industries and the government sector to purchase their dream home.

Mr. Anirudh Kamani, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Home Finance, said, “We see growth opportunity in affordable housing segment across 530 plus locations we are present in. Our pan-India recruitment drive will aid our growth plans as we focus on hiring local talent for our branches.”

ICICI Home Finance has supported vaccination of all its employees, associated staff and their dependent family members, to create a safe environment at each of its branches & offices for both customers, partners and employees.

About ICICI Home Finance Company Limited

ICICI Home Finance Company Limited (ICICI HFC) is a Housing Finance Company registered with National Housing Bank (NHB) and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd.

A part of the 65-year-old ICICI Group, the vision of ICICI Home Finance is to make the dream of owning a new home come true, for millions of Indians. The primary business of the Company is to provide a range of home loans and home improvement loans, office premises loans, home equity loans to customers and construction finance to developers.

Today, the Company has over 2300 plus employees and 161 standalone branches and sales offices, including 14 zonal offices in the country.

72% Bengaluru Parents Say Yes To Sending Children Back To School: LEAD Survey

*      59% parents of primary and secondary students believe children suffered learning loss

*      22% say vaccination of school staff a top priority for full physical attendance

*      Parents rate social distancing, healthcare facilities and sports as equally important

At a time when state governments are relaxing lockdown restrictions and schools are reopening after almost 18 months in a phased manner, EdTech major LEAD conducted a survey among parents to learn their views about sending children back to school.

The findings revealed that 59% of respondents felt that their children suffered learning loss due to the pandemic, and 72% Bengaluru parents are willing to send their children back to school. They believe that a complete school experience is possible only with reopening.

The survey was conducted amongst 10,500 metro and non-metro parents whose wards study in classes 1-10.

Keeping in mind the health and safety of children, LEAD’s survey indicated that for 22% of parents, vaccination of school staff is a top priority. Besides, 55% of metro parents rated social distancing as most critical, followed by healthcare facilities (54%); whereas parents from non-metros said sports and social distancing were equally important (52%).

Voicing challenges faced by children and parents during the pandemic, recalled how they used to juggle between ‘work from home’ and ‘school from home’ in the initial days. The study found that 47% of metro parents spent between 3-4 hours a day in their children’s school as compared to 44% in non-metros. Further, the survey indicated that majority of parents (63%) feel that engagement in a physical classroom leads to better social interaction amongst children.

LEAD Co-founder and CEO Sumeet Mehta said, “The last year and a half has not been easy for teachers, principals, schools and most importantly students. Children belonging to the lowest income strata faced the maximum learning loss due to inaccessibility of data and devices. Our survey clearly shows 72% Bengaluru parents say 'YES' to sending their children back to school. So let’s listen to parents, while enabling online learning for the 28% who are not ready. Schools need to be treated as essential utilities and parents must send their children back to school with a positive and open mind. Let us prepare to welcome them back to school by undertaking all the necessary precautions and safety measures.”

Higher dissatisfaction among non-metro parents

Only 40% of parents in non-metros said that their children studied on a personal computer, while close to 60% metro parents indicated that their child learnt on a computer/laptop even after a year into the lockdown. Most students from non-metros attended schools via smartphones, which often added to the worries of parents.

Data also indicates that the virtual learning environment of children has been a more worrying factor for non-metro parents than metro parents when it comes to skillsets for the future. 53% metro parents rated problem solving and logical reasoning as the most important skill, as against 47% non-metro parents. Similarly, more than 50% metro parents felt digital literacy was an important skill, as against just 45% non-metro parents. Vocational exposure and skills, ethical and moral listening, and coding and computational skills, were some of the other skills that parents in metros believed were important.

Some common areas of concerns

While 70% parents of both metros and non-metros said both the parents were involved in their children’s learning activities, the share of ‘only mothers’ being involved in their studies was higher in metros (21%) as compared to non-metros (18%), indicating increased responsibilities, especially for working women.

About LEAD

LEAD (formerly known as LEAD School) is promoted by Leadership Boulevard, one of the fastest growing EdTech companies in India. It combines technology, curriculum and pedagogy into an integrated system of teaching and learning, thus improving student learning and teacher performance in schools across the country. LEAD School partners with 2,000+ schools with an estimated 8 lakh+ students in more than 400 cities, including tier 2 to tier 4 cities, in 20 States.