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Dec 03, 2025

IIM-Raipur Announces New Business Accelerator Programme with 100% Fee Sponsorship, Applications U...

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) has partnered with the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, to launch a comprehensive Business Accelerator programme. Applications for the Business Accelerator programme are open until December 15, 2025, with the programme set to begin on January 17, 2026.
The initiative aims to empower existing and aspiring SC/ST entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and support essential for scaling their ventures.
The new programme is designed to help participants move beyond survival and achieve sustainable, scalable growth. The programme follows a blended learning model that combines immersive on-campus sessions at IIM Raipur with engaging live online classes. It also offers 72 hours of structured instruction and 18 hours of dedicated mentoring by IIM Raipur faculty, industry leaders, and seasoned practitioners, ensuring a transformative and growth-driven learning experience for every participant.

Dec 02, 2025

Siddharth Raja Appointed Executive Dean of Vinayaka Mission's Law School

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University) appointed Siddharth Raja as the new Executive Dean of Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS).
Before joining VMLS, Raja was a Senior Partner at Vertices Partners.
With nearly three decades of legal practice in India and overseas, Raja set up and built four law firm practices. He has expertise in advising leading companies, navigating complex legal issues and contributing to India's evolving corporate legal landscape.
Raja has also maintained a long-standing engagement with academia, having taught multiple courses and delivered invited lectures across law schools.

Dec 01, 2025

Meghalaya CM Releases Rs. 130-crore Scholarship for 70,000 Students

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the release of the second and final instalment of the Umbrella Post Matric Scholarship, amounting to Rs. 130 crore, for nearly 70,000 students for the 2024-25 academic year.
The event took place at the district auditorium and was attended by Education Minister Lakhmen Rymbui, Commissioner and Secretary of Education Vijay Kumar Mantri, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal, and Director of Higher and Technical Education Hazel D. B. Sangma.

The 9th Dubai Fitness Challenge Concludes

The ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) concluded with the successful staging of Dubai Yoga 2025, a large-scale community yoga session held at Zabeel Park in the shadow of the Dubai Frame. Initiated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai , the Dubai Fitness Challenge ran from November 1 to 30, 2025 under the directive to encourage residents and visitors to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity daily for 30 consecutive days.

Nov 30, 2025

IIM Mumbai Launches Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy, Admissions Based on CAT, GMAT, GRE, IM...

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai launched a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy Management (PGDPPM) programme, developed in partnership with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India. The programme is being offered in collaboration with Talentsprint, part of Accenture, which supports the digital learning and delivery framework.
The initiative is structured as a one-year, 45-credit diploma intended for mid-career professionals working across government, corporate, and social sectors.

Nov 29, 2025

ICAI Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Career Advice Programme in a Single Day

In a historic moment for educational outreach in India, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) achieved a Guinness World Record for conducting the largest career advice session in a single day. The event, held in Mumbai in November 2025, saw participation from more than 7,400 students, teachers, and principals, with 6,166 students officially counted under Guinness World Records criteria.
This monumental effort was part of ICAI's flagship initiative CAFY 4.0 (Career in Accounting and Finance for Youth) and the Super Mega Career Counselling Programme, aimed at helping young minds make informed career choices in an evolving professional landscape.

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