Diversity a challenge for Indian institutions

Diversity a challenge for Indian institutions 

 TOI BANGALORE 

Despite these declines, three Indian institutions rank in the global top 50 for employability, with IIM Bangalore leading in alumni impact. The QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analyst, released the 2025 rankings for MBA and Business Master's programmes. These rankings underscore India's growing presence in global business education, with 14 MBA programmes making it to the list. The QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings for 2025 span 58 countries and territories, evaluating 340 top MBA programmes and specialised master’s degrees in areas such as Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management. Three Indian MBA programmes stand among the world’s top 50 for employability: IIM Bangalore (33), IIM Calcutta (34), and IIM Ahmedabad (47), with a fourth Indian programme making it into the top 100 for this key indicator. IIM Bangalore also leads nationally in the Entrepreneurship and Alumni Impact category, with two other Indian programmes ranking in the global top 100 in this category. IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme delivers the highest return on investment in India, ranking 53rd globally. 

IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta also feature in the world’s top 100 for ROI. However, Indian institutions face challenges, particularly in student and faculty diversity. None of the 14 Indian programmes ranked among the top 250 globally in this area, highlighting a need for greater internationalisation. "These rankings offer independent insights for careerdriven students navigating the global business education landscape…. Whether aiming to lead in corporations, innovate in start-ups, or impact the public sector, students can use these insights as they shape their professional paths," said QS CEO Jessica Turner, adding, “However, ongoing chal lenges related to internationalisation and gender diversity remain critical areas for improvement. Bridging these gaps is not only key to enhancing the global competitiveness of India's leading business schools, but also vital for fostering more inclusive environments that align with the future of business leadership.” Regionally, India dominates Asia’s rankings with 14 programmes, followed by Mainland China with 10, further solidifying India's role in the region’s business education ecosystem. Globally, the United States continues to lead the MBA rankings, occupying all three top spots. For the fifth year running, Stanford GSB holds the No. 1 position, followed by The Wharton School and Harvard Business School. Stanford's leadership is attributedto exceptional alumni impact and graduate employability

4 Indian MBAs in QS Global Top 100, IIM-B’lore leads nationally

4 Indian MBAs in QS Global Top 100, IIM-B’lore leads nationally 

TIMES OF INDIA BANGALORE 26.09.2024 

New Delhi : Four Indian fulltime MBA programmes have made it into top 100 in QS’s Global Rankings for 2025, reports Manash Gohain. Leading the Indian cohort is IIM-Bangalore, which dropped to 53rd from 48th last year. In total, 14 Indian MBA programmes have secured a spot in the QS rankings, including three new entries: IIM-Kozhikode, debuting in the 151-200 band, and the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and Somaiya Vidyavihar University, appearing in 251+ band. Other programmes in the top 100: IIM Ahmedabad at 60 (down from 53), IIM Calcutta at 65 (59), and Indian School of Business at 86 (78). › Diversity challenge, P 13 Diversity a challenge for Indian institutions Despite these declines, three Indian institutions rank in the global top 50 for employability, with IIM Bangalore leading in alumni impact. 

The QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analyst, released the 2025 rankings for MBA and Business Master's programmes. These rankings underscore India's growing presence in global business education, with 14 MBA programmes making it to the list. The QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings for 2025 span 58 countries and territories, evaluating 340 top MBA programmes and specialised master’s degrees in areas such as Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management. 

Three Indian MBA programmes stand among the world’s top 50 for employability: IIM Bangalore (33), IIM Calcutta (34), and IIM Ahmedabad (47), with a fourth Indian programme making it into the top 100 for this key indicator. IIM Bangalore also leads nationally in the Entrepreneurship and Alumni Impact category, with two other Indian programmes ranking in the global top 100 in this category. IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme delivers the highest return on investment in India, ranking 53rd globally. IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta also feature in the world’s top 100 for ROI. However, Indian institutions face challenges, particularly in student and faculty diversity. None of the 14 Indian programmes ranked among the top 250 globally in this area, highlighting a need for greater internationalisation. "These rankings offer independent insights for careerdriven students navigating the global business education landscape…. Whether aiming to lead in corporations, innovate in start-ups, or impact the public sector, students can use these insights as they shape their professional paths," said QS CEO Jessica Turner, adding, “However, ongoing chal lenges related to internationalisation and gender diversity remain critical areas for improvement. Bridging these gaps is not only key to enhancing the global competitiveness of India's leading business schools, but also vital for fostering more inclusive environments that align with the future of business leadership.” Regionally, India dominates Asia’s rankings with 14 programmes, followed by Mainland China with 10, further solidifying India's role in the region’s business education ecosystem. Globally, the United States continues to lead the MBA rankings, occupying all three top spots. For the fifth year running, Stanford GSB holds the No. 1 position, followed by The Wharton School and Harvard Business School. Stanford's leadership is attributedto exceptional alumni impact and graduate employability.

Gujarat University relieves retired admin staff on extension

Gujarat University relieves retired admin staff on extension

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 26.09.2024

Ahmedabad : The Gujarat University has decided to terminate the services of all retired varsity administrative employees on extension with immediate effect. The vice-chancellor’s order has raised eyebrows, as about seven retired employees from various govt organizations who draw hefty salaries from GU apart from their govt pensions, have not been removed from departments such as accounts, estate, and examination. 

Sources said that GU had hired several administrative and other employees after their retirement. The abrupt termination of their services has left many questioning the university’s motives. Terminated contractual employees argued that most of those hired after retirement do not have pensions and were working out of necessity. In contrast, retired officials from central and state govt jobs, including ONGC and SBI, have been hired at high salaries for senior positions in departments like estate, GUSEC, and accounts. These officials, already getting hefty pensions, have been offered salaries ranging from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh by GU authorities. 

This has led to speculation about the double standards of the university authorities, as fresh appointments could have provided numerous job opportunities for young candidates

Race club files contempt plea against TN govt

Race club files contempt plea against TN govt 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK  26.09.2024

Chennai : A day after the Madras high court reserved its verdict on whether nor not to waive the mandatory two month notice to govt before hearing a civil suit moved by Madras Race Club (MRC) challenging the termination of the lease of 160 acres of land allotted to it, the club has moved a contempt plea against Tamil Nadu govt. The club alleged that the state failed to honour the undertaking made by advocate general P S Raman that separate proceedings would be initiated to take possession of the property.

During the hearing of the suit moved by MRC, the state differed with the AG’s statement that the possession of the property was yet to be taken by the state. On Wednesday, when the division bench of Justice S S Sundar and Justice K Rajasekhar commenced proceeding, MRC made a mention seeking an urgent hearing of the contempt plea. Though the bench agreed to hear the matter during lunch motion, the plea could not be taken up for hearing since the contempt plea was not officially numbered by the registry. Representing the club, senior advocate A L Somayaji pointed out that the 15 days’ time granted to vacate the property expires on Wednesday and sought an urgent hearing. Opposing the same, senior advocate P Wilson and additional advocate-general J Ravindran submitted that there was no need for an urgent hearing since the possession of the property has already been taken by the state. 

Responding to the submissions, the bench observed that the govt is challenging what the court had recorded in the order and that it is making the court a litigant. The court further added that the club cannot seek interim relief in the contempt petition. The court then directed the registry to number the contempt petition and list it for hearing on Thursday

Medical colleges to offer MBBS courses in Tamil, English

Medical colleges to offer MBBS courses in Tamil, English 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 

Chennai : Medical colleges affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University will teach undergraduate courses in both Tamil and English, vice-chancellor Dr K Narayanasamy said on Wednesday. The state will also offer medical textbooks to students in Tamil, if required, he said. Guidelines detailing subject-wise competencies are published on NMC website along with the Attitude, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) course. 

The new guidelines suggest a bilingual mode of education. “Teaching, learning, and assessment may be carried out using a bilingual mode (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu) along with English,” it said. While health minister Ma Subramanian initially said TN would not follow NMC curriculum, he later said it would be followed. “Until now, professors primarily taught in English as the class is likely to have candidates from other states (All India candidates) who don’t know Tamil. Faculty would, however, explain to those who do not understand English in Tamil,” said Dr Narayanasamy. 

“Now, this will be done more formally. In addition, the student too can answer questions during viva or even in written tests in Tamil if he or she cannot explain themselves in English.” MBBS textbooks are also available in Tamil. “Those who have studied in Tamil medium until Class XII may prefer to read in Tamil. We, nevertheless, encourage them to learn English.” Guidelines also propose a National Exit Test for students who join colleges this year. As per the calendar, phase 1 exam will be held a year after commencement of the course, and phase 2 at end of second year. In the third year, they will write part 1 of phase 3 exam and 18 months later will write step one of the proposed NExT. After a year of CRMI and internship, they will write step 2 of NExT. 

NEWS TODAY 25.09.2024

 

How twins evaded arrest for long time

How twins evaded arrest for long time

TIMES OF INDIA NEW DELHI 25.09.2024 

On Sept 21, a woman was purchasing fruits at Burari Chowk when two men on a motorcycle swooped in, yanked her chain, and sped off towards Sant Nagar. There had been a string of similar snatchings earlier. With CCTV footage revealing two suspects who seemed to be one, the question loomed: 

how do you catch a criminal who can literally double his alibi? Delhi Police had to win this game of cat and mouse. The investigation, led by inspector Ajit Kumar and SI Shubham, zoomed in on the registration number of the motorcycle and found out that it belonged to a father of twins, said DCP Manoj Meena.

The double alibi lay unmasked. Police raided several hideouts and, using CCTV footage, tracked the look alike twins’ movement, which led them to Harit Vihar. Within 24 hours, Vishal and Vikash were in cuffs. Their notorious snatching spree was over. During interrogation, the twins revealed how, when detained by police after a crime, they would use their facial likeness to confuse the investigation. They would either pretend to be the other sibling or claim innocence, saying they were elsewhere when the crime was committed. 

They were, in fact, picked up in some cases where CCTV provided clinching evidence but were let off due to lack of evidence. Investigation revealed that Vishal and Vikash have a history of robbery, snatching, theft, and Arms Act cases. Vikash, an active history sheeter of Burari police station, was released from jail in Nov 2023 and promptly resumed criminal activities with his brother. 

Vishal also has a history of crime with multiple theft and snatching cases registered against him, not just in Burari but also in Wazirabad and Mahendra Park. The twins' arrest’ solved six snatching cases in Burari. Police have recovered the stolen gold chain, weighing 15 grams, and seized the motorcycle. Cops untie twin tangle to solve 2-in-1 mystery 

New Delhi : It began as two much of a riddle. How can a suspect be in two places at the same time? Be caught on CCTV snatching a necklace while being clicked on another camera miles away at the same moment? It took a while, but Delhi Police solved this puzzle of faces with a number — a motorcycle registration number. Tracking a bike used in last week’s brazen daylight heist near Burari Chowk, police found its owner who turned out to be a father of twins. Police ended up nabbing two for the price of one, ending the terror run of 23 year-olds Vishal and Vikash. The carbon-copy siblings had exploited their twin advantage for weeks, leaving behind a trail of snatched gold and shattered lives.