Indore [Madhya Pradesh, India], october 16: When several children in the same classroom struggle to read, how do we know which child needs better reading instruction and which child may have dyslexia or a Specific Learning Disorder? That question is especially important in India, where poor reading performance is common. ASER 2024 reported that only 27.1% of rural children in Standard III could read a Standard II-level text, while the figure for Standard V was 48.8%. This means one thing very clearly: poor reading alone cannot diagnose dyslexia. “When reading difficulty becomes common in a classroom, a child with dyslexia…
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Patiala (Punjab) [India], October 16: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, has won two honours at the FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2026: University of the Year 2026 and Excellence in Digital Transformation 2026. The recognition coincides with the institute’s 70th Founders’ Day, marking seven decades of contributions to higher education, research and innovation. The awards recognise the institute’s efforts to strengthen academic excellence and research while advancing digital capabilities through artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing and emerging technologies. The 12th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards were conferred on October 8, 2026, during the inaugural session of the…
New Delhi [India], October 16: India is in middle of one of the biggest urban shifts any country has seen. A World Bank data shows our towns and cities will hold 600 million people by 2036, about 40% of the country’s population. A CREDAI and Liases Foras report puts India’s total housing demand at 93 million homes by the same year. Our ambitions belong to this century. The way we build does not. Manufacturing has spent decades getting more productive through automation, tight tolerances and integrated supply chains. Construction has not kept pace. A McKinsey report found that construction labour productivity…
Geneva [Switzerland], October 16: Cotecna, a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, today announced the acquisition of Energon Labs, a cGMP-compliant, USFDA-inspected, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 certified analytical testing laboratory based in Hyderabad, India. The acquisition strengthens Cotecna’s global Life Sciences platform and expands its pharmaceutical testing capabilities across the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Packaging sectors. Serving customers across India, the United States, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, Energon is recognized for its scientific excellence, regulatory expertise, and commitment to quality. Strategically located in Hyderabad, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology hubs, Energon…
From artist management and international live entertainment to independent song producer and music label ownership, Yogesh Dixit’s journey spans more than two decades across India’s music, nightlife, and hospitality industries. New Delhi [India], October 16: Yogesh Dixit is an entrepreneur, entertainer and song producer who has worked for over twenty years in artist management live shows, music production, label ownership and hospitality. Yogesh Dixit’s career shows a link to India’s changing music and nightlife world mixing artist ties, club gigs, music work and hospitality projects. Yogesh Dixit started in the music and nightlife world in 2002 by managing artists and…
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 16: Students of Neerja Modi School, Jaipur, explored the world of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization through a hands-on archaeology workshop that combined historical learning with creative expression. Titled Archaeology Explorers, the two-day Harappan Seal Replica Making Workshop was conducted on October 5 and 6, 2026, for Grade 6 students, introducing them to the artistic traditions, symbols and cultural heritage of the Harappan Civilization. The workshop offered students an opportunity to move beyond conventional classroom learning and engage directly with an important aspect of ancient Indian history. By creating replicas of Harappan seals, students explored how…
‘From Zero to Zenith’ Theme Marks the Beginning of a New Academic Journey; COSA Oath-Taking Ceremony and IIA Student Centre Initiative Emerge as Key Highlights Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 14: The School of Architecture (SOA) at IPS Academy, Indore, organised its induction programme, ‘Aarambh 2026’, to welcome newly admitted students under the theme ‘From Zero to Zenith’. The programme welcomed first-year students of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Interior Design (D.ID) and Planning (M.Plan), introducing them to the institution’s academic traditions, Indian knowledge systems, and the broader perspectives of architecture and design. The programme was attended…
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 16: Current Infraprojects Limited (NSE: CURRENT), one of the leading solar power infrastructure companies, is pleased to announce that the company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) worth ₹4.03 Cr from the Border Security Force (BSF) for the installation, testing and commissioning of 25 kWp off-grid solar power plants at 13 Border Outposts in Gujarat, along with the construction of RCC-framed battery rooms. Order Details: Client: Border Security Force (BSF) Project Location: Gujarat, under FTR HQ BSF Gujarat Project Scope: Installation, testing and commissioning of 25 kWp off-grid solar power plants at 13 BSF Border…
Deploying Integrated AI CCTV, Video Analytics & Centralised Command Infrastructure to be completed in 3 Months Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: Magellanic Cloud Limited (NSE: MCLOUD | BSE: 538891) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Provigil Surveillance Limited, has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) worth ₹29.13 Crore from Northern Railway, Moradabad Division, for the provision of CCTV and integrated e-surveillance infrastructure at railway stations between LRJ–HW and HW–RKSH for KUMBH MELA 2027 in Haridwar. The order reinforces Magellanic Cloud’s growing presence in technology-led public safety infrastructure, with the deployment integrating IP-based CCTV cameras, video analytics, face recognition systems and…
The plant supports Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s Haldia revival plan, targeting 1,000+ medical equipment units annually, 5,000+ jobs and ₹1,000 crore+ business within five years. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 16: Truevis Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (“Truevis”), a manufacturer and provider of advanced diagnostic and healthcare technologies, today welcomed the West Bengal government’s allocation of 50 acres in Haldia for its proposed medical equipment manufacturing plant. The allocation aligns with the state government’s forthcoming industrial policy, expected to be announced after Diwali. With a planned investment of ₹500 crore, the facility will be Truevis’ second manufacturing base in India and its…