Category: Education

CYBER SECURITY CONVOCATION EVENT BY GRANDSON OF DR. SARVAPALLI RADHAKRISHNA THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF INDIA

Posted on by City Today News (City today.media)

Today’s certificate distribution event was addressed by Mr. Subramanya Sharma ( Chairman , Sudeeksha Group ) who is also the Grandson of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishna , The Ex – President of India .

HK Cyber Security Foundation was founded and kick – started in the year 2019 , inaugurated by Former ADGP Shri . Sanjay Sahay IPS along with other dignitaries at The Jain Management Institutions Auditorium .

The objective of this foundation is to educate and train Govt . college and financially challenged students to become cyber security professionals at Zero Cost . Just so that they need not work for any BPOS or as food delivering agents etc , with this as his mission and vision our Founder and President Dr.Harsha , PhD ( Info Sec ) approached the Director of Collegiate Education , requesting the Govt . of Karnataka to nominate a few colleges . The department had suggested a few colleges . Hence HKCS foundation has selected Govt . First Grade College , started training their students with almost 80 % completion of training at zero cost to the students .

It was unfortunate , that during their onset , the pandemic started and all colleges were shut down and they were not having any facilities to take Online Classes . Hence Post pandemic they started recollecting training and interactions with college management and students for the successful conclusion of their course and training . With continuous . efforts from Dr. Harsha and the Management team of HKCS foundation , they were able to successfully conclude with the first batch .

Meanwhile , HKCS Foundation started working on computer Lab renovation of the above – mentioned college , as the lab was not in functioning conditions . consequently , HKCS Foundation came out with the strategy to offer cyber security courses to other institutions where students could afford to pay the course fees . Then they engaged with St.Joseph College and began to offer paid courses , With this small revenue generation , they started supporting Govt . First Grade college further and for the upcoming batch of students . During the pandemic , their parent entity HKIT Security Solutions supported the Foundation Activities without any challenges .

HKIT Security Solutions also approached many of its clients for supporting this initiative and continues to put efforts to date .

With the commitment to charity and to enlighten financially challenged students across Karnataka and India , their journey kick – started with a single dot.Which is expected to spread across Karnataka and other states of India .

City Today News

9341997936

Six Venture Ideas from Karnataka Enter Startup India & GITAM’s Ideathon Semi-Finals

Posted on by City Today News (City today.media)
  • Government of India’s flagship entrepreneurship initiative Startup India is the partner for SmartIDEAthon 2022 and has lent its platform for the submission of students’ ideas
  • The best of 32 ideas from the five most burning social themes — Food and Agriculture, Clean/Green Technology, Waste Management, Health Tech and Assistive Technology, and Water Management have made it to the coveted semi-finals
  • The top scalable and saleable ideas will get a chance to make a splash at the grand finale on stage in Vizag

Bangalore, August 1, 2022: Following multiple rounds of shortlisting from a pool of 1200+ entries and bootcamp-style coaching, the coveted SmartIDEAthon 2022 Challenge has announced the top 32 teams set to compete it out on the semi-finals stage at GITAM (Deemed to be) University’s Vizag campus. Six talented teams from Karnataka have made it to the final 32 with their ambitious social innovation ideas carrying potent answers to five of the most burning issues India faces.

The 32 teams will now sculpt their ideas even more in an Advanced Bootcamp on July 30, followed by semi-finals on August 10 and a grand on-stage finale on August 11, 2022.

Dubbed one of India’s biggest social innovation pitchfests, the competition is organized by GITAM’s Venture Development Centre (VDC) in association with Startup India (a flagship initiative of the Government of India), Invest India, Northeastern University Center for Emerging Markets (NUCEM), Boston and Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education (NUCEE), Boston. To boost India’s growing startup culture, the mega pitchfest will culminate in sponsored trips to Boston and cash and grants worth Rs. 30 lakh for winners and runners-up.

The grand-scale event comes at a time when India registered a staggering rise of 15,400 per cent in the number of startups from 2016 to mid-2022. SmartIDEAthon 2022 witnessed undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing engineering and science courses from universities and colleges all over India.

Of the 32, the maximum number of shortlisted venture ideas belong to the Health Tech and Assistive Technology (20) theme. On its heels are Food and Agriculture and Clean/Green Technology (4 each), and Waste Management and Water Management (2 each). These themes align with not just the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but also the nation’s Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration.

The competing ideas are targeted towards addressing pertinent social issues. In Health Tech and Assistive Technology theme, most of the ideas work towards making health care services accessible and affordable even to the remotest part of the country. Under Waste Management and Water Management theme, students have come up with ideas to solve the burning issue of waste management while a few venture ideas focus on water scarcity and availability of safe drinking water. Students also submitted ideas to address depletion of natural resources by using renewable energy in the Green/Clean Tech theme. In the Food and Agriculture theme, the ideas support agriculture, aquaculture and different food and allied areas.

SmartIDEAthon 2022 has registered participation from 28 states, including 3 Union Territories and some remote cities, proving that it has reached the grassroots of India. From the initial 1200+ entries, 100 longlisted ideas received preparatory mentoring in an online Bootcamp by Dr. Ravi Shankar Saripalle, Founder, Inspire to Innovate Storytelling and Prof Balkumar Marthi, Dean – Faculty of Sciences at GITAM University.

In the second Bootcamp, highly-experienced professors and venture coaches from VDC will groom the ideas and participants, before they take to the finale stage in front of judges including Prof Shameem Javed, Chair, Entrepreneurship Development, IIM Vizag; Malini Parmar, Co-Founder at StoneSoup; and Ramjee Pallela, COO, Atal Incubation Centre – CCMB. Renowned industry stalwarts such as Ajay Ponna Venkatesh (Co-Founder, Scapic, Currently building Flipkart Camera Platform) and Yamuna Sastry (Chief Impact Officer, Dvara Money and Founder – Cabdost) will inspire the students with their words.

City Today News

9341997936

ICMR-NIN AND IFBA join hands towards building healthier India

Posted on by City Today News (City today.media)

Creating awareness by educating the consumer to make informed healthy choices for food and beverages

20th July 2022, Bangalore: ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) and Ind Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) come together to create awareness among the Indian consumers by educating them about the need of diversified diet that is healthy, hygienic, safe food. The paramount focus for both organisations is to advocate consumer health and food safety. 

Today, consumers have access to a plethora of information from various social media platforms with scant regard for authenticity, relevance and use. Studies show that over 71% consumers are likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals than the science behind the product. The pandemic has deeply impacted food consumption habits and made the consumer wanting to learn more about the food. ICMR-NIN and IFBA will jointly conduct webinars, regional workshops etc. to help consumers understand the science behind food consumption for better health.

Together both the esteemed organizations, will make efforts to enhance awareness on importance of nutrition, food processing and food safety to help consumers make informed food choices. Essential aspects like relevance of a balanced diet; consumer perception about food safety; and the impact of the consumption patterns on health; reading and understanding food labels are a few of the key issues that will be highlighted. IFBA will continue to engage with its members to develop healthy and nutritious food products using current Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and dietary guidelines for various population groups.

ICMR-NIN is a national premier research institute which has achieved close integration in its research activities between the laboratory, the clinic and the community. Dr. Hemalatha R, Director ICMR-NIN said, “This collaboration will be a right step towards enhancing interactions of the industry with the scientific community to understand the current developments in nutrition science and the priorities of the nation. ICMR-NIN is joining hands with IFBA to disseminate scientific and factual information pan-India to create awareness about the need of diversified diet consisting of good quality, hygienic, safe food.”

Mr. Deepak Jolly, Chairperson, IFBA, said, “We are thrilled about partnering with NIN, which has done pathbreaking research in nutrition & dietetics to protect & safeguard public health. India is a huge and a varied country with a variety of nutritional needs that are region specific. One size does not fit all, therefore making it imperative that people should make informed choices through awareness and education based on Indian studies & research that are relevant for Indian people.”

Both the organisations will jointly work towards achieving the following objectives:

  • To share knowledge about the scientific studies conducted by NIN and other international credible and scientific institutions on food and nutrition 
  • To create an enabling environment through communication and education for consumers to make informed healthy choices of sustainable and nutritious foods and beverages
  • To share knowledge on advanced food processing techniques to maintain food safety and nutrient value of the food

IFBA is a food industry association formed earlier this year with a vision of “food for a better tomorrow”. IFBA is a strong conduit for the food industry that actively engages with regulators, institutions and consumers to ensure food for a better tomorrow.

City Today News

9341997936

Anshul Sah , student of Aakash + BYJU’S from Bangalore selected for an all – inclusive trip to NASA . .

Posted on by City Today News (City today.media)
  • Owing to his exemplary performance in ANTHE 2021 , he has got a chance to visit NASA * Trip to NASA is the first – ever initiative by Aakash + BYJU’S to engage and motivate students effectively * Each student will be accompanied by one parent , whose expense too will be borne by the company . * Since 2010 , ANTHE has offered scholarships to more than 23 lakh students . *KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP was the Process Advisor & Evaluator for ANTHE Exam – NASA Trip

Bangalore , June 17 , 2022 : Anshul Sah , a student of Aakash + BYJU’S , the national leader in test preparatory services , has been selected for a free trip to NASA . He was selected based on his score in the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam ( ANTHE ) 2021 , the twelfth edition of the flagship annual scholarship exam of Aakash + BYJU’S . ANTHE is open to Class VII – XII students to hone their performances for the NEET and IIT – JEE coaching programs . In 2021 , 12 lakh students registered for the ANTHE , the highest number registered till date .

Speaking about the opportunity , Anshul Sah said ” I would like express my gratitude to Aakash + BYJU’S for providing me and my father an opportunity to go to NASA . It has been my dream and now it is finally coming true . I look forward to the experiences and the learning’s . “

The trip to NASA is Aakash + BYJU’S first – ever initiative to make students experience concepts beyond their syllabus and remain motivated and focused on their studies . The students will be accompanied by one of their parents . The Process Advisor & Evaluator for ANTHE Exam – NASA Trip was KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP .

ANTHE 2021 carried a total of 90 marks and comprised 35 multiple – choice questions that are based on grades and streams of aspirations of students .

Congratulating Anshul , Mr Aakash Chaudhry , Managing Director , Aakash + BYJU’S , said , ” We are very proud of Anshul Sah who has been shortlisted for the NASA trip . The journey will be path – breaking as it will give him a high level of exposure . Such experiences will encourage the students in the holistic development of their careers and personalities . The trip to NASA will motivate students to pursue careers in science and technology and give them a first hand experience of how the technology at NASA works . “

The 4 day tour will give students an enriching experience of how the space organisation works . There will be projects , live demonstrations and simulations , group discussions and other activities which will further help students to dig deeper in the concepts .

– City Today News -9341997936

ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಸಚಿವ ಬಿ ಸಿ ನಾಗೇಶ್ ಸರ್, ನೀವು ವಿವಿಧತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕತೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ನಾವು ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.

Posted on by City Today News (City today.media)

ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಸಚಿವ ಬಿ ಸಿ ನಾಗೇಶ್ ಸರ್, ನೀವು ವಿವಿಧತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕತೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ನಾವು ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.
ಕುರಾನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಬೈಬಲ್ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಗೀತಾ ನೈತಿಕ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳುವ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ಆಧಾರರಹಿತವಾಗಿದೆ.  ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಧರ್ಮವು ತಮ್ಮ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಗ್ರಂಥಗಳಂತೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ನೈತಿಕ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಹಾಲ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ, ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುವ ಮೊದಲು, ನ್ಯಾಯಾಧೀಶರು ಸಾಕ್ಷಿಯನ್ನು ಕೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಧರ್ಮದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಪುಸ್ತಕದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೈಯಿಟ್ಟು ಸತ್ತ್ಯವನ್ನೇ ನುಡಿಯುವೆ ಅನ್ನುವ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ.  ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ ಆಗಿದ್ದರೆ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಕುರಾನ್, ಅವನು ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಆಗಿದ್ದರೆ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಗ್ರಂಥ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಬೈಬಲ್, ಅದೇ ರೀತಿ ಹಿಂದೂಗಳಿಗೆ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಗೀತೆ.

ನಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಡೆಯಿಂದ ಬರುವ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ನೀತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಕಲಿಯಲಿ.  ಕೋಮಲ ಹೃದಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ದ್ವೇಷದ ಬೀಜಗಳನ್ನು ಬಿತ್ತಬೇಡಿ….

– ಎ.ಅನಿಲ್ ಆಂಟನಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಿ.ಮರಿಯಾ ಜೋಸೆಫ್

City Today News

9341997936