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Alliance University Invites Applications for Undergraduate Admissions; Last Date to Apply is April 30, 2025

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BENGALURU | 15 APRIL, 2025: Alliance University, Karnataka’s first private university established in 2010 and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), is pleased to announce the opening of undergraduate admissions for the academic year commencing in July 2025. The university offers a diverse array of programmes across various disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts, Design, Media Studies, Sciences, Public Policy and Performing arts all designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen fields.

Prospective candidates can submit their applications April 30, 2025, through the university’s application portal at apply.alliance.edu.in. The application process requires candidates to register with a valid email address and mobile number, complete the application form, upload requisite documents, and pay the application fee. Admissions will be based on merit, as well as performance in entrance exams (where applicable) and personal interviews.

Dr. B. Priestly Shan, Vice-Chancellor of Alliance University, expressed enthusiasm for welcoming new candidates to pursue their undergraduate studies, Alliance University, stated, “At Alliance University, we are committed to nurturing future leaders by providing a transformative educational experience that blends academic excellence with industry relevance. Our diverse undergraduate programs are structured to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to thrive in their careers. We look forward to welcoming bright young minds to our dynamic and vibrant campus.”
The undergraduate programmes offered include a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.) focused on developing managerial competencies, and a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) with specialisations in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. New additions include B. Tech. in Biotechnology and B. Tech. in Production Engineering, responding to shifts in scientific and industrial domains. Integrated law programmes such as B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) combine humanities with legal studies. The B. Des. programme is curated by top minds from the design industry and academia.

Alliance University offers up to 100% scholarships across all academic programmes under clearly defined categories: merit-based, category-based, alumni, sports, women-specific, and international. Each category follows a structured set of eligibility criteria, including academic record, demonstrated ability, financial context, and social background. Full tuition support is extended to students from marginalised communities in Karnataka as part of a broader commitment to social responsibility. Women-specific scholarships form part of an ongoing effort to address structural barriers in access to higher education. The scholarship framework functions as an integrated system of support, aligned with the university’s approach to inclusion and long-term educational impact.
For those interested in the performing arts, the Alliance School of Performing Visual and Creative Arts offers a one-year full-time Diploma in Performing Arts, with specializations in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Carnatic Vocal, Indology, Contemporary Dance, Kathak, and Odissi.

The deadline for submission of application forms is April 30, 2025. For more information about admissions and eligibility criteria, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit Alliance University’s programme application page at apply.alliance.edu.in.

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Government Assures Full Support to Arya Vaishya Society: Sudheendra

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BENGALURU: Karnataka Bio-Energy Development Board official S.E. Sudheendra on Monday stated that the state government is committed to extending full support to the Arya Vaishya Society. He was speaking at a welfare program organized by the Karnataka Arya Vaishya Mahasabha.

Sudheendra highlighted the various contributions made by the Siddaramaiah-led government towards the upliftment of the community. He also assured that the government would respond positively to the society’s future needs. Commending the Mahasabha’s efforts, he noted its significant role in assisting the underprivileged, including widows, specially-abled individuals, and students.

He further mentioned that while the Karnataka Arya Vaishya Development Board is functional, the position of president remains vacant. The government, he said, will take steps to fill the vacancy shortly.

Addressing the gathering, Arya Vaishya Mahasabha President Ravishankar stated that the organization has been supporting talented but economically weaker students for the past seven years.

During the event, laptops were distributed to 180 undergraduate and postgraduate students, interest-free loans were provided to 53 students, and 309 widows received assistance under the Sandhyashree Scheme. Lifetime pensions were also granted to deserving individuals with disabilities, along with coverage under the Amrajyothi insurance scheme.

The event was attended by Institute Joint Secretary R.V. Nagaraj and Haritha, Operations Manager of Indian Railways (Mysuru Division).

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“Time is Precious, Students Must Utilise It in a Proper Way,” Says G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News

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Bengaluru, April 8, 2025:
In a thought-provoking statement released earlier this week, G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, called upon students to recognize the immense value of time and to utilise it wisely and purposefully in their academic journey and personal development.

“Time is one of the most valuable assets a student possesses,” said Mr. Gopal Raaj. “Once lost, it cannot be recovered. Hence, students must understand the importance of time management and adopt a disciplined approach to ensure they make the most of every moment.”

Highlighting the challenges faced by today’s youth, especially with the rise of digital distractions and a fast-paced lifestyle, the veteran editor stressed the need for conscious efforts toward time optimization. He encouraged students to create daily schedules, set achievable goals, and dedicate sufficient time for studies, reading, physical activity, and skill development.

Mr. Raaj further elaborated that the student phase of life is a foundation for future success. “What you do with your time today determines where you will stand tomorrow. Each minute spent on learning, thinking, and constructive action contributes to shaping your character, confidence, and competence,” he noted.

He also addressed the role of parents and educators, urging them to guide students in understanding the importance of time and to foster environments where time is respected and productively used. “As stakeholders in a student’s growth, we must collectively ensure that time is not wasted but wisely invested,” he said.

The statement has been well-received by educators and academic institutions, who echoed Mr. Raaj’s views on the critical role of time management in student success. Several schools and colleges are now planning to conduct workshops and awareness programs on the theme of “Time Utilisation and Personal Discipline” following his statement.

As a senior journalist and influential voice in the education and media space, G.S. Gopal Raaj continues to inspire the youth and society through his insightful commentary and responsible journalism.

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“ಸಮಯ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಅದನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಬೇಕು” – ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರ ಕರೆ

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ೮, ೨೦೨೫:
ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳತ್ತ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಸಂದೇಶವೊಂದನ್ನು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, “ಸಮಯ ಎಂಬುದು ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಸಂಪತ್ತು. ಅದನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸುವುದು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ” ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದರು.

“ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಹೋದ ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಪಡೆಯಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಸಮಯದ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಅರಿತು, ದಿನನಿತ್ಯದ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಸ್ತಿನಿಂದ ನಡೆದುಕೊಂಡು, ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಸದುಪಯೋಗಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಇಂದಿನ ಯುವಕರಿಗೆ ಸಾಂದರ್ಭಿಕವಾಗಿ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸುತ್ತಾ, ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ತೊಂದರೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಜಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಗಮನ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಅಗತ್ಯವೆಂದು ಅವರು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು. ದಿನಚರಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಬೇಕು, ಗುರಿಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಶ್ಚಯಿಸಬೇಕು, ಹಾಗೂ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ, ಓದು, ದೈಹಿಕ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ ವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದಷ್ಟು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಮೀಸಲಿಡಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.

ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಳೆದ ಸಮಯವೇ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಭದ್ರತೆಯ ಆಧಾರವಾಗುವುದೆಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, “ನೀವು ಇವತ್ತು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸುತ್ತೀರಿ ಎಂಬುದೇ ನಾಳೆಯ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಕ್ಷಣವೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಹಾಗೂ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಪಾಲಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಪಾತ್ರದತ್ತ ದೃಷ್ಠಿ ಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾ, ಅವರು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮಯದ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಬೋಧಿಸುವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸುವ ಪರಿಸರವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವಂತೆ ಕೋರಿದರು. “ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಹೊಣೆಗಾರರಾಗಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಅವರ ಸಮಯ ನಷ್ಟವಾಗದಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಅವರ ಈ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣತಜ್ಞರು ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಶಿಸ್ತಿನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಗಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ತಯಾರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಅನೇಕ ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಕ್ರಿಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, ತಮ್ಮ ವಿಚಾರಸಂಪತ್ತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರೇರಣಾದಾಯಕ ಸಂದೇಶಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಯುವ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಗೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಪ್ರಶಂಸನೀಯವಾಗಿದೆ.

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MSW Students from St. Joseph’s University Drive Grassroots Change Across BengaluruHealth, education, environment, and empowerment initiatives create lasting impact in underserved communities

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FACULTY GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGE MAKERS

BENGALURU, ApPril 7 – In a commendable demonstration of academic fieldwork translating into real-world impact, Master of Social Work (MSW) students from St. Joseph’s University have undertaken a series of community development initiatives across Bengaluru, significantly improving the lives of residents in marginalized and underserved areas.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Premajyothi D, faculty supervisor at the School of Social Work, the students implemented structured programs targeting healthcare accessibility, gender empowerment, child nutrition, environmental sustainability, and inclusive livelihood development. The initiatives were carried out in collaboration with several reputed partner organizations, ensuring a holistic and multi-stakeholder approach.

Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Access

Focusing on underserved migrant populations, the students organized Early Cancer Detection and Ophthalmological Screening Camps in collaboration with Sangama and Nayonika Eye Care. These camps provided essential preventive healthcare services, registering 40 individuals for cancer screening and 50 for eye examinations. Of these, 30 individuals in need of vision correction received free eyeglasses, ensuring timely interventions and referrals to primary healthcare systems.

Promoting Gender Equity and Educational Awareness

At the hilltop informal settlement in Chinnappa Garden, students conducted awareness sessions on reproductive health, gender empowerment, and the role of education in social mobility. These interactive sessions were held in association with the Indian Social Institute and engaged local women and children in meaningful dialogue on gender rights and educational aspirations.

Enhancing Child Nutrition Awareness

In partnership with the Environmental Foundation of India (EFI), the students facilitated nutritional education workshops aimed at children. Through gamified learning methods, the sessions highlighted the dangers of junk food and the importance of balanced diets, fostering health-positive behavioral change at an early age.

Fostering Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability initiatives included seed ball making workshops and environmental sensitization drives, also conducted in collaboration with EFI. These activities encouraged community participation in biodiversity conservation and promoted a culture of ecological responsibility.

Empowering Marginalized Groups through Livelihood Training

Students organized skill-building sessions for adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, focusing on employability and vocational training. Conducted with the support of the Diya Foundation, these programs aimed to enhance workplace readiness and challenge prevailing social stigmas around disability.

Additionally, in Anepalya slum, youth empowerment programs connected participants to caregiver nursing courses, equipping them with job-relevant healthcare skills and pathways to employment.

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, an event at CGI Bangalore showcased entrepreneurial ventures by underprivileged women. Handcrafted hemp bags were exhibited, highlighting both environmental sustainability and women-led economic empowerment.

A Model for Community-Driven Transformation

These multifaceted initiatives reflect the commitment of St. Joseph’s University to community-engaged learning. The MSW students’ work stands as a testament to the power of academic programs in fostering social responsibility and driving grassroots transformation.

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