On July 9, the Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) released the combined report for 2020-21 & 2021-22 of the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D). This index evaluates the performance of the school education system at the district level by providing a comprehensive analysis. India’s education system is one of the world’s largest, comprising approximately 1.49 million schools, 9.5 million teachers, and nearly 265 million students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. DoSE&L introduced the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for states and published reports covering the reference years from 2017-18 to 2020-21. Building upon the success of…
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Nupur Rohila
Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
In the first half (H1) of 2023, the industrial and warehousing sector in India witnessed robust growth, with a total absorption of 22.4 million square feet (msf), representing a 7% surge compared to 20.9 msf in H1 2022, according to a Savills India report. The report highlights that Tier I cities accounted for 75% of the total absorption during the first half of 2023, while Tier II and III cities contributed the remaining 25%. Notably, Tier II and III cities experienced a significant annual growth of 22% in absorption, rising from 4.1 msf in H1 2022 to 5.0 msf in…
Describing the US-India relationship as of utmost significance, Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council’s coordinator for Indio-Pacific affairs, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US has successfully elevated this critical bilateral partnership to a higher level. During an interview with news agency ANI, Campbell expressed, “Together, we have effectively advanced this crucial bilateral relationship to a new level. To me, it is the most significant bilateral relationship globally, and it has clearly reached the pinnacle…” Campbell acknowledged that it is no longer a secret that “India is among the most sought-after players on the international stage.” He…
Sirisha Bandla, an Indian American with ancestral ties to Andhra Pradesh, is set to become the second Indian-born woman to venture into space. Virgin Galactic recently announced its first fully-crewed spaceflight, which will also include the company’s founder, Richard Branson, among the mission specialists. The flight, named ‘Unity 22,’ is scheduled for its 22nd flight test for VSS Unity and will mark the fourth crewed spaceflight for the company. It will be the first mission to carry a complete crew consisting of two pilots and four mission specialists in the cabin. Bandla, who hails from Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh…
According to top policymakers in the Taiwan government, leading Taiwanese technology firms are considering shifting their manufacturing operations to India in order to reduce their reliance on the Chinese market. Kao Shien Quey, Taiwan’s Deputy Minister for National Development, highlighted the significant potential for collaboration between India and Taiwan in the fields of emerging and critical technologies, such as semiconductor and electronic equipment manufacturing. The Deputy Minister emphasized India’s importance for Taiwanese companies currently operating in China, as they seek to reduce their dependence on the Chinese supply chain. He expressed confidence that in the upcoming months, numerous Taiwanese companies…
Jain International Trade Organization, USA (JITO USA) organized the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference in New Jersey, with the participation of 400 attendees from 20 states and 4 countries. The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academic luminaries, fostering knowledge-sharing and inspiring socio-economic growth within the Jain community and the broader global community. Rajeev Pandya, JITO USA treasurer and New York Chapter chairperson, welcomed the participants, highlighting the growth and expansion of the Jain community in NY and the US. He emphasized the importance of nurturing the Jain network for future generations. Consul General of India in New York, Randhir…
According to the Economic Times, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon remarked that India is currently on a high growth trajectory, projected to grow at a rate of 6-7% over the next three years. Global CEOs view India as a significant growth opportunity, but they also acknowledge some challenges associated with investing in the country. Solomon expressed surprise at the resilience of the global economy, particularly the United States, over the past year. He mentioned the possibility of a period with low growth (0-1%) and higher inflation (4%), which could feel like a recession. Various macro indicators indicate slowing growth globally,…
MIT has awarded grants to six individuals, including Arjun Balasingam and Vibhaalakshmi Sivaraman, as part of the MIT-Pillar AI Collective initiative. The grants aim to support their research projects financially and provide resources that could lead to the development of commercially viable products or companies. Arjun Balasingam, a PhD student in electrical engineering and computer science, is working on a technology called MobiSee. This innovative technology utilizes self-supervised AI techniques, along with video and lidar data, to enable real-time 3D reconstruction in complex and dynamic environments. MobiSee has the potential for various applications, including mixed reality, navigation, safety, sports streaming,…
India and Iran are making rapid progress in finalizing a long-term agreement that outlines India’s investments in the strategically important Chabahar port. Following intense discussions between senior officials and diplomats from both countries earlier this month, most of the lingering issues related to the port’s development have been resolved. Although a few remaining matters still need to be addressed, it is expected that they will be resolved in the coming weeks. Indian officials plan to visit Iran in the near future with the goal of resolving these outstanding issues. Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics and China’s advancements, India…
Johnnie Moore, the former chief of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has criticized former US President Barack Obama for his remarks on India. Moore believes that instead of criticizing India, Obama should acknowledge and appreciate the country’s diversity and status as the world’s largest democracy. Moore, an evangelical leader, stated that both India and the United States are imperfect nations, but their diversity is a source of strength that should be commended. He made these comments in response to Obama’s recent CNN interview, where the former president suggested that President Joe Biden should raise concerns about religious…