May 29, 2023, Bengaluru– Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has today received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for PTE Academic to be accepted for all SDS (Student Direct Stream) applications.
PTE Academic will be accepted by the IRCC for SDS applications as of August 10 2023.
This approval follows IRCC recognition earlier this year of PTE Core for proof of English language proficiency for Canadian permanent residency or citizenship.
SDS is an expedited study permit process for students applying to study in Canada from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam.
Latest IRCC figures for 2022 show Canada reached an all-time high for international students. As of the end of October, IRCC had processed more than 750,300 study permit applications during the 2022 calendar year.
The UK, Australian and New Zealand governments already accept PTE Academic for all visa applications. PTE Academic is also accepted by thousands of universities across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and the USA. PTE can be taken at more than 400 PTE centres in 118 countries.
Andy Bird, CEO, Pearson, said: “Canada is a great place to be a student – fantastic colleges, beautiful scenery, exciting culture and nightlife. With PTE Academic now recognised for SDS purposes, I’m delighted that Pearson can help even more test takers achieve their dream of studying there”.
“This recognition comes hot on the heels of PTE Core being approved for Canadian economic migration purposes earlier this year and reflects our determination to make PTE the test of choice for everybody wanting to live, work or study abroad.”
PTE brings together human expertise and the latest AI technology to deliver an English language proficiency test that is both impartial and highly accurate. AI technology is used for scoring and biometric data collection provides enhanced security measures. PTE is delivered through Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson.
Furthermore, test takers can book online up to 24 hours in advance, take advantage of year-round worldwide test centre slots and receive their results on average within 1.3 days.
PTE Academic tests taken before August 10 will be eligible for SDS provided they are submitted after this date and are within the expiry period stipulated by IRCC. Applicants are advised to check IRCC guidance.
Muzigal continues to establish itself as a prominent player in the organized music education industry, expanding its reach and making a substantial impact.
Bangalore, 28th May 2023: Muzigal, India’s largest Music Education Platform, launched its 5th state-of-the-art music academy in Bangalore. Located in Sarjapur, Bangalore, the academy is spread over 2700 sqft and boasts of an unmatched ambience which is highly conducive to the learning of music including vocal and instrumental.
With a capacity to accommodate over 500 students, spread over multiple batches, the Music Academy at Sarjapur will offer lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Drums, Carnatic Vocals, Hindustani Vocals, Western Vocals, Violin and Ukulele. For the inaugural month, post the launch of the Music Academy, Muzigal is offering 1-month of free music education with all enrolments. Muzigal’s state-of-the-art academy is setting a gold standard in music education by providing a 360-degree framework in the music learning and teaching eco-system with online, offline and music instruments’ shop-front integrated into one platform. Speaking at the launch of Muzigal’s Sarjapur Academy, Muzigal’s Founder Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri said, “The Muzigal Academy builds on our mission of democratizing music education by giving learners access to a state-of-the-art learning center in their own community. This will represent the best learning and teaching experience one could hope for in music. It will cater to the widest range of courses in Indian classical and western music taught by expert music teachers. In addition to these, a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certification, flexible fee payment plans, highly trained teachers, and easy access, make it learner-centric at heart.” With over 10,000 students spread across India, USA, UK, Australia, and UAE, supported by 400+ trained music teachers and over 40,000 classes completed successfully, Muzigal has helped students fulfil their music aspirations globally, whether they are hobby learners or serious learners hoping to achieve Trinity grade certification.
Traditional music institutions in India have mostly remained as mom-and-pop shops, home tuitions or through some of the large boutique institutions that are either restricted to certain geographies or limited only to advanced level of music learners that are not built to scale with a tech stack behind them. Muzigal’s academy epitomizes and reimagines neighbourhood music academies with state-of-the-art infrastructure, wide choice of music courses, dedicated staff, trained teachers and a shop-front. Muzigal invites learners of all age groups and walks of life to come and join the fun.
Muzigal provides a comprehensive approach to music education by leveraging its online presence, offline academies and expert teachers to address the needs of music learners. This approach ensures that students have the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their musical aspirations.
The Sarjapur Muzigal Academy is located at No. 33/2, 2nd Floor, Doddakanahalli, Sarjapur – Marathahalli Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035.
Bengaluru, June 4, 2023: To commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day, Milaap, India’s largest crowdfunding platform held a day-long event to support the cancer survivors from the city in collaboration with Indian Cancer Society Bangalore and Bangalore Hair Donation. The programme began with a hair donation drive in a city-based salon. It was followed by a meet-up event for cancer survivors, their families and the donors to create awareness on the condition, and celebrate their courage and resilience in their recuperation journey. It concluded with a session of laughter yoga and a musical performance by a young artist.
According to estimates, India had a whopping 14,61,427 cancer cases last year. Data shows that one in nine people in India are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime. While women are more likely to be affected by breast cancers and men by lung cancers, lymphoid leukaemia is the most common form of cancer in children. The incidence of cancer cases is estimated to increase by 12.8% in 2025 as compared to 2020. Lipi Cinderella, 10 year old donated and become bald for the cancer cause and Akshita Mengi Music artist from Bangalore entertained the audience at the Milaap event.
National Cancer Survivors day is observed every year to acknowledge people with a history of cancer. The day aims to raise awareness of the challenges the cancer survivors and their families undergo, and yet live life to the best of their abilities. At the event this afternoon, people in attendance shared personal stories of diagnosis, long-lasting effects of the disease, emotional turmoil, and focused on how a community comes together to support them in their recuperation journey. It ended with people participating in laughter yoga, a concept that helps people heal through laughter, especially when they are suffering from stressful conditions like cancer.
Anoj Viswanathan, President and Co-Founder, Milaap said, “At Milaap, we are humbled and honoured to have been trusted to help cancer survivors across the country – right from their diagnosis to their treatment, and subsequent long-term care. This year’s theme of the National Cancer Survivors Day is ‘Close the Care Gap’ and we urge everyone to support cancer warriors and their families in any form they can.” Speaking of the hair donation drive, he added, “It is heart-warming to see people show up for each other and go out of their comfort zone to bring solace to someone in pain. We would like to thank all the volunteers who donated their hair and made this day even more special.”
Dr. Javeria Fathima who attended the event from the Indian Cancer Society, said, “National Cancer Survivors Day is a reminder that cancer does not define us; it is our unwavering spirit and determination that shines through. It is a celebration of the milestones achieved, the battles fought, and the victories won. “
Milaap is a trusted name when it comes to financing cancer care in India. Over the last decade, the platform has impacted several lives in medical emergencies, and has successfully helped fundraise for treating cancer and the subsequent long-term care of all age groups. Milaap is preferred by users for crowdfunding in a seamless and secure way and helps those in times of need.
Gets recognized by World Federation of Master Tailors (WFMT) for their outstanding dedication and contribution to the world of tailoring
Bengaluru, May 25th 2023: 100 years in a brand’s journey marks a significant milestone in the annals of a company. Among a handful of brands that can boast of this significant achievement in the country, is the legendary and iconic men’s fashion brand from Bengaluru, P N RAO, founded in 1923. Over the last 100 years, P N RAO with its tagline FINE SUITS SINCE 1923 has earned the reputation of suiting up the cities’ elites staying true to its founding philosophy and values. To commemorate its centennial year celebrations on May 25th 2023, coinciding with the 120th birth anniversary of its founder late Shri Pishe Narayan Rao, P N RAO has brought global industry leaders in fabrics to share their perspectives on how the ever-changing and ever-evolving space of fashion is dictating the fabrics segment, more specifically the luxury fabrics space, globally and in India. Sharing stage with Mr. Ketan Pishe and Mr. Naveen Pishe, Partners, P N RAO were Mr. Neil Hart, Global Sales Director, Scabal; Mr. Bob McAuley, President, HMS International (parent company of Huddersfield Fine Worsteads), Mr. Chandramouli, Director, Huddersfield Fine Worsteds India and Roger La Viale; Mr. Simone, Global Sales Manager, Reda; Vitale Barberis Canonico and Ms. Vandana, MD, Dormeuil India. Commenting on the shift in luxury fabrics in India and globally, Mr. Neil Hart, Global Sales Director, Scabal said, “India is demanding more finer and luxurious cloths and we are also working hard to meet those demands from the global and Indian consumer perspective, who is becoming more demanding and more curious to know about the whole process – from the raw materials stage to the finished products stage. The demand is certainly there, but for higher quality materials”. Mr. Bob McAuley, President, HMS International, said ”India with a population of 1.4 billion is an aspirational market for all the fabric manufacturers but the needs and requirements are very different. The luxury segment is growing at a very rapid pace and hence the brands like us are ready to customize our product in accordance to the country’s requirements”
Mr. Richard Boide, MD, Dormeuil who joined via video conference, added “An important development that I foresee unfolding in India in future, is that, as more and more people become conscious about the environment, brands that are heavily invested in sustainable and ethical manufacturing processes will benefit, because consumers will increasingly align with brands that have strong sustainability commitments”.
“Dubbed as the equivalent of London’s Saville Row of India for the finest suits, P N RAO has given a new meaning to bespoke tailoring with innovations that never existed or thought of before” added the global executives. Commenting on the shifts taking place in luxury fabrics in India, they said “as global manufacturers and merchants of the finest fabrics for suits, we have observed a marked shift in demand of fabrics, especially the luxury fabrics, a segment largely dictated by wedding seasons, festive and special occasions in India. A collection of garments in the wardrobe styled in the trending fabric is the name of the game. But it doesn’t end here. As environmental consciousness gains momentum in all walks of life, the fabrics that they choose are also viewed with the same eyes resulting in a marked shift in demand for eco-responsible products. P N RAO has been at the forefront of playing an ‘advisory role’, a core value, to help consumers navigate through these tides of change and relaying back these gravitations to help us innovate and improve our buffet of offerings from time to time”. Speaking to media persons on the occasion, Ketan Pishe, Partner, P N RAO, said “Year 2023 is a significant year for P N RAO for it marks the centennial year of the brand and more so today as it coincides with the 120th birth anniversary of our great founder late Shri Pishe Narayan Rao. P N RAO and all our global friends and partners have walked hand-in-hand these years to bring to customers the best suits in the finest fabrics which has made us a household name in suits and a force to reckon with. As we prepare for the next 100 years with renewed spirit and vigour and strengthen our partnership with the global fabrics manufacturers, we aim to further consolidate our leadership position in the segment” “ To offer the finest suits at the most competitive prices to our customers, P N RAO has built one of the largest bespoke tailoring units on the outskirts of Bengaluru which is completely solar powered demonstrating our commitment to the environment and clean, safe and hygienic manufacturing of our apparels”, added Naveen Pishe, Partner, P N RAO.
On this special occasion, representatives from the World Federation of Masters Tailors presented a memento to P N RAO for their outstanding contribution towards bespoke tailoring furthering it and propagating it among suit aspirants. The memento was received by Ketan Pishe and Naveen Pishe, Partners, P N RAO. The memento was presented by Dr. Prakash Parmar, Director, World Federation of Master Tailors. Later in the evening, P N RAO will give a glimpse of its new Women’s Wear line-up of garments that it will be launching soon along with its specially crafted Centennial Collection of apparels to commemorate its 100 glorious years at a glittering fashion show while also honoring 100 eminent personalities from Bengaluru from various walks of life who have brought name and fame to the city and have been part of the growth story of Bengaluru, akin to P N RAO.
• As part of the Samsung Innovation Campus program, a total of 3,000 students will be imparted skills in AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming in 8 cities across India in 2023 • First batch of Coding & Programming course in Bengaluru culminated with a Hackathon
BENGALURU, India – May 25, 2023 – Samsung India’s flagship CSR program Samsung Innovation Campus concluded the AI and Coding & Programming courses for its first batch of 196 students in Bengaluru, reiterating Samsung’s commitment to being India’s strong partnerships and working alongside the Government in its mission to empower the country’s youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.
The students who were mentored and trained at Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Ramanagara, Government Polytechnic College, Channapatna and Sri Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic College, Bangalore were granted certificates of course completion at a felicitation ceremony. The students were felicitated by officials from Samsung and ESSCI, which is executing the program through its nationwide network of approved training and education partners.
The problem statements included topics such as developing a chatbot for e-governance support, an app based identifier for counterfeit currency detection to combat the issue of inflationary trends, development of an AIOT based cloud system to identify parking spots to avoid congestion, a shared platform with multi-lingual setting to enable education imparting in regional languages and healthcare data storage and security.
Mr. Hyun Kim, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia, said, “At Samsung, we believe in giving back to the community and contributing to the development of the country. Through this initiative, we want to empower the youth and create opportunities for them in future tech domains, further boosting India’s growth story and strengthening our commitment to Powering Digital India.”
Samsung India launched its Samsung Innovation Campus program at eight campuses across the country with the aim of upskilling 3,000 less-privileged youth in future tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming and helping them get relevant job placements.
Samsung Innovation Campus aims to upskill youth aged 18-25 years in future technologies and enhance their employability. These are key technology skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
During the program, participants receive instructor-led classroom training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.
Youth enrolled in the program are undergoing classroom training and will complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas from Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability and provided job placements in relevant organizations.
Those opting for the AI course will undergo 270 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work while those doing the IoT or the Big Data course will undergo 160 hours of training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants opting for the Coding & Programming course will do 80 hours of training and be part of a Hackathon.
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