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Tata-owned Air India to Establish South Asia's Largest Training Academy in Gurugram

In a significant development, Tata-owned Air India has announced its ambitious plan to construct the largest training academy in South Asia. The state-of-the-art facility aims to train a vast number of aviation professionals, further bolstering the aviation sector in the region. A Landmark Venture in Aviation Education Air India, under the ownership of the Tata Group, is all set to launch an integrated aviation training academy in Gurugram, Haryana. Spanning an impressive area of 600,000 square feet, this academy will be the largest of its kind in South Asia. The facility will serve as a hub for training various aviation professionals and is projected to train over 50,000 individuals in the coming years. Comprehensive Training for Diverse Roles The training academy will cater to a wide range of roles within the aviation industry. It will offer training programs not only for pilots but also for cabin crew, ground handling staff, engineering personnel, security staff, and more. This comprehensive approach to training will ensure that the academy produces well-rounded professionals equipped to handle various challenges in the aviation sector. Plans for Future Expansion Air India's training academy is expected to commence operations in the near future, with a focus on providing top-notch training for aviation professionals. The academy will boast over 20 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) to facilitate realistic training experiences for pilots. These simulators will replicate the conditions of Air India's existing fleet, ensuring that pilots are fully prepared for aircraft deliveries and future advancements in aviation technology. Collaboration with Airbus and Airbus Training Centre As part of its expansion plans, Air India is also collaborating with Airbus to establish an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) school. This initiative aims to offer comprehensive training to engineering cadets in the aviation sector. The training center will be equipped with 20 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Bays, with Airbus providing 10 of the required simulators. The courses offered by the Tata Airbus Training Centre will be approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Implications for Aviation Industry and Air India's Growth The establishment of South Asia's largest training academy by Tata-owned Air India marks a significant step forward in the growth and development of the aviation sector in the region. This initiative will not only enhance the skill level of aviation professionals but also contribute to the overall improvement of safety standards and operational efficiency. It is a testament to Air India's commitment to fostering excellence in aviation education and its dedication to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. With the construction of this state-of-the-art training academy, Air India is reinforcing its position as a leading player in the aviation industry. The academy will serve as a center of excellence, nurturing talent and equipping individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the dynamic field of aviation.

19 Jan 2024

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Good News As Legendary Swimmer Stephanie Rice Plans to Train Indian Swimmers for Olympic Medals

Australian swimmer, Stephanie Rice who won three gold medals- all in world record time-in 2008 Olympics is aiming to set up her swimming academy in India to train young talented swimmers and prepare them to win medals at 2024 and 2028 Olympics. Just as P V Sindhu excelled in badminton and won laurels for her country, Rice said that she hopes to have an Indian swimmer on the podium. “My goal is to produce India’s PV Sindhu in swimming,” says Rice. The Swimming Academy The academy aims to train elite swimmers who are above 13 years of age and who are already training at a club. Rice believes that the only thing coming between Indian swimmers and an Olympic medal is world-class training which she intends to give. After her retirement in 2012, Rice has been thinking of making available the fruits of her own experience, knowledge and training, to others. Rice will set up the Stephanie Rice Swimming Academy (SRSA) in any city that has a facility that covers the needs of the academy and is equally excited about the possibility of producing an Olympic Medallist. India Connection Rice has visited India many times and calls the country her second home. She visited India in 2016 as an expert analyst during the Rio Olympics, and in 2018 as a presenter during the Pro Kabaddi League. Once the academy is set up, Rice will personally train the athletes for 3-4 months spreading out over the whole year. She said that she would be with the athletes as often as she can as she wants to win their confidence and trust in the process of making them winners. With Rice’s swimming academy, we can hope that the problems of lack of infrastructure and professionally managed coaching programmes will be overcome and the country can produce world-class swimmers at the biggest podiums.

26 Sep 2019

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This Boxing School Brings a Ray of Hope for the Slum Children of Kolkata

Former national-level boxers Sanjay Prasad and Goutam Tamang have done commendable work in starting a boxing school for underprivileged children of Kolkata. The children of the slums in Kolkata who were idling away their time have now found an aim in life, thanks to the boxing school founded by former national level boxers Sanjay Prasad and Goutam Tamang. The kids are now training for over four hours a day - perfecting hooks, jabs, and parries. A Ray Of Hope Many of the underprivileged children are school dropouts. Their fathers are employed as sweepers, security guards, and roadside shop owners. Monica Mallick is one such child who was never good in studies and didn’t know what to make of her life. After attending the boxing school and training for two years, she is now very focused and has won many medals in tournaments. She also hopes to represent India in Boxing one day. The Boxing School Prasad and Tamang opened the Balaji Boxing Academy at Bhowanipore. Prasad decided to start the club when he saw kids in his neighbourhood wasting their life just chatting and getting into fights. He wanted them to move ahead in society and thought that there is no better way than boxing. He charges Rs 100 per month for each kid and funds their boxing gear. Currently, there are more than 120 children training at the centre. Society should appreciate the efforts of exceptional people like Sanjay Prasad and Goutam Tamang who are drawing away the youth from drugs and petty crimes and giving them a direction in life.

12 Aug 2019

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India to get its First Adventure Sports Academy

India’s firsts adventure sports academy is slated to come up in Andhra Pradesh. The government will leave no stone unturned to promote the best adventure sports on land, water and air. It has been decided to identify more locations later so that these activities can be conducted on a larger scale. AP tourism secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena said that Andhra Pradesh has all unique geographic features that support adventure activities on every kind of terrain as well as land and sky. He added that it offers unparalleled opportunities in adventure sports. The AP government has signed an agreement with Shekhar Babu Bachinepally , who is a well known expert and mentor of many mountaineers in India. Initially, the academy will seek and locate the areas of operation throughout the state. Sub-centres for various specializations such as camping, survival, rock climbing and aqua sports will be planned. The academy will encourage professionals to venture into the adventure tourism sector. Meena said that adventure tourism will also generate employment opportunities in various sectors like excursion agencies, holiday resorts, leisure camps, commercial recreation centres and sports centres. He added that experts in adventure sports can work as instructors to teach students in institutes.

25 Oct 2017

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Forest Academy now in Chandrapur

The state forest department is all set to set up a modern training facility at Chandrapur. This special training facility is scheduled to be set by the end of 2018 year and its total cost is Rs 186 crore. As per the report published in The Times of India, Director of the Chandrapur Forest Academy, Ashok Khadse said, "We had proposed the academy in 2016 and spent the last year getting approval and planning. The project received administrative approval, technical clearance, and financial outlay last month. On March 27, a high-powered committee headed by the chief secretary was set up". "The PWD will look into the technical and administrative work of the project until its completion. We expect the tender for the construction project to be issued within the next 8 to 10 days, and work to begin by the second week of May," Khadse further added. This project is scheduled to come up on a 28-hectare campus at Chandrapur Forest on the Chandrapur Mul state highway. It will be named as Chandrapur Forest Academy. An architectural firm in Pune has designed the campus plan. There will be 23 different courses on forest management, forest training among others. The training courses are designed for different groups like corporate training, schools and colleges, panchayat raj among others. The courses designed are from a single day to three months and even longer. There will introductory courses while in-detail courses in forestry. The capacity of the training institute will be around 450 trainees per day which includes their stay too. Minister of finance, planning and forest department Sudhir Mungantiwar wishes to make this academy as one of the premier institutes which will train all cadres of the forest department. This institute will be second such academy in Maharashtra adter one in Kundal located in Sangli.

10 Apr 2017

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Star Citizens

How One Student's Simple Idea Caught the Attention of India's Prime Minister

A young hero is changing the game when it comes to conserving paper. Aditya Deepak Avadhani, a student at Deens Academy caught the attention of none other than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself! This class 9 superstar is making waves with his unique approach to using paper. Instead of buying new notebooks each year, Aditya uses the blank pages from his old ones for rough work and practice. And when the academic year ends, he ties them together, creating a powerful message of sustainability and environmental responsibility. The best part? Aditya's amazing idea went viral, with his father, Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, a senior interventional cardiologist from Bangalore, posting a photo of Aditya's notepad on Twitter. The post instantly got viral and even got recognition from PM Narendra Modi on Twitter. He retweeted the doctor’s tweet and wrote,” A good team effort this is, with a larger message of sustainable living. Compliments to your son and you. Would urge others as well to share similar efforts, which will create greater awareness on recycling and ‘waste to wealth.’” Meanwhile, Dr Deepak’s tweet gathered 7,137 likes and 1.6 million views. The PM’s retweet had garnered over 20k likes. “A simple thing we do in our day to day lives! Became viral and how! All credit to my wife and son for their efforts at recycling that I’m basking in this glory of sorts!” tweeted the doctor later. Recycling unused notebooks is a simple but effective way to reduce waste and minimize the impact on the environment.It’s also heartening to hear that the boy’s actions earned praise from the Prime Minister. Recognition and encouragement from leaders can go a long way in motivating individuals and communities to take actions that benefit the environment.

4 May 2023

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Gaurav Munjal: The Man Who Revolutionised the Indian EdTech Industry

Gaurav Munjal is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, an online learning platform that provides educational content to students in India. Munjal was born and raised in Rajasthan, India, and completed his education atat NMIMS, Mumbai. Munjal began his career as a software engineer intern at Directi, an internet products company. In 2013, Munjal co-founded Flatchat, a mobile app that helps people find accommodation, which was eventually acquired by CommonFloor in 2014. After the acquisition, Munjal continued to work with CommonFloor for a short time before launching Unacademy in 2015. The platform started as a YouTube channel where educators could upload free educational videos for students preparing for competitive exams, such as the UPSC and CAT exams. However, as the platform gained popularity, Munjal and his team decided to expand and create a full-fledged online learning platform. Under Munjal's leadership, Unacademy has become one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in India. The platform has over 50,000 educators teaching more than 250,000 live classes every month. In addition, Unacademy has raised over $1.5 billion in funding from top investors such as SoftBank, Facebook, and Sequoia Capital. Munjal is also an active social media user, and he frequently shares his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and education on Twitter and LinkedIn. His dedication to providing accessible education to millions of students in India has made him a role model for many aspiring entrepreneurs in the country.

23 Feb 2023

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Music Maestro MM Keeravani To Perform Live at the Oscars!

MM Keeravani, the composer behind the song "Naatu Naatu," has made history by being nominated for an Oscar in the music category. The renowned composer, who is best known for his composition in "Tu Mile Dil Khile," is both nervous and excited as he prepares to perform the song live at the Academy Awards, which will be held on March 12, 2023. One of Keeravani's primary concerns is his health, which he had been neglecting for a long time. He realized the importance of good health when he struggled to even stand during a speech at the Golden Globe Awards. He realizes that he must be in good health, both physically and mentally, to continue composing songs that make his country proud. Keeravani feels honored to be nominated for the Oscars, as it represents the dreams of artists from all over the world. He considers the Oscars to be the most prestigious award and is proud to be the first person from South Asia to be nominated in the music category. The song "Naatu Naatu" holds a special place in Keeravani's heart. He says that the song means the world to him and that he feels like a proud father to his "brainchild." He is grateful for all the people who made it possible for the song to reach new heights. MM Keeravani's nomination for an Oscar is a testament to his talent and hard work as a composer. He is looking forward to performing his song live at the prestigious Academy Awards. India is eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for this musical genius.

11 Feb 2023

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He Is Just 24 Years Old and His Poems Are Taught in Universities!

Ramesh Karthik Nayak had a flair for writing and he worked as a steward at catering events to help pay for the publication of his books. The 24-year-old Banjara poet and writer has been penning articles on Banjara communities' culture and way of life, with a touch of fiction. Ramesh Karthik wrote several works, one of them being Baldair Bandi (bullock cart). The book, which describes the indigenous community of the Banjara or Lambadi in detail, has just been added to the Andhra University curriculum. It was also introduced as the third lesson in the second unit of the fourth semester for MA Telugu Language and Literature. The Telugu literary course at the SR&BGNR Government Degree College, Khammam, Kakatiya University includes a poem from the book "Jarer Bati" (Sorghum Roti). Born to farmer parents in the tiny hamlet of Nizamabad, Ramesh was encouraged by his teacher to try his hand at writing. When he faced financial limitations to publish his books, he worked as a steward at catering events. Ramesh explained that there was an unbreakable bond between the bullock cart and Lambadis when asked why the book was called "Baldair Bandi." The book was published in 2018 and placed on a shortlist for the Kendra Sahitya Academy Yuva Puraskar in 2021. Along with "Baldair Bandi," Ramesh's other book, "Dhavlo," a collection of Telugu-language Gor Banjara short stories, was also nominated for the same award in 2022.

15 Dec 2022

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Dharwad Girl From Remote Karnataka Village Defies All Odds to Join Military

Many young girls strive to enter the military forces and Bheemaka is one of them. Her rural background didn’t deter her from dreaming big. Bheemaka desired to join the military and she was ready to overcome all the odds that came in her way of achieving her dream. She was inspired to join the military and she took up NCC in college. Military Dream After former defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to induct women in the military police to enhance their representation in the armed forces, many women have been inspired to join the military. 18-year-old Bheemaka M Chavan who hails from the remote Madikoppa village of Dharwad district is one such young girl with a dream. From a young age, she was inspired to join the military and she subsequently took up NCC in college. Overcoming Odds As she trained physically, for NCC she became the target of criticism by villagers. Yet, she persevered with her efforts and for physical fitness and joined the Rural Defence Training Academy in Kittur. She completed two months of training during her college vacations. The guides at the Academy helped her to fill forms and get through the formalities. Her grit, hard work and determination helped her to land the job of a military police officer. Bheemaka who wore tracksuits and pants for training was often criticized by villagers as they asked her what she was going to achieve by dressing up as a boy. Now, the same villagers are proud of her and celebrating her success. Image Source: Idrw.org

10 Nov 2019

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India’s Youngest Female T20 International Debutant Player Had Trained as a Boy!

Shafali Verma was only a child when she went to watch Sachin Tendulkar play and had chanted ‘Sachin, Sachin’ on her father’s shoulders. She was very impressed by the cricketing legend and began to nurture a dream of becoming a cricketer and playing for India. Her father, Sanjeev Verma wholeheartedly supported her and decided to seek admission for her into a cricket training academy. However, Shefali and her father were disheartened to know that there were no cricket training academies for girls. They pleaded to the authorities for Shefali’s admission into the existing academies for boys but were turned back. Without losing hope, Sanjeev made up his mind to chop Shefali’s hair and let her dress up like a boy so that she could get admission and train as a boy. Shefali who was only nine years got enrolled in one of the academies as a boy. She trained very hard with sincerity and devotion. Playing with boys, she was many times bruised and battered, but she didn’t give up, on the contrary, her passion for the game grew by the day. Her proud father, Sanjeev said that Shefali never gave up even though she used to often get hit on the helmet. Many a time, the ball would smash the helmet grill and he would get worried, but the gritty girl continued to play undeterred. Her dedication towards the game saw her amass 1,923 in a superb domestic season. Based on this display of superb performance, she got to represent India in the Women’s T20 International against South Africa last month. She was selected to replace cricket star Mithali Raj who retired from the shortest format of the game. Shefali had a great series and also was instrumental in India’s win in the fourth T20 match against South Africa. While neighbors and relatives taunted her for playing cricket with boys, Shefali just focused on her training without getting distracted by such negative comments. Now those same people are chanting her name! Shefali is determined to cement her place in the side before flourishing across formats. She is only 15 years old and is a class 10 student, but her aim is to play as long as possible for India and keep winning matched for her country. Way to go, girl! Image Source: iDiva

3 Oct 2019

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Naatu Naatu Makes Way for the 2023 Oscars Shortlist

RRR's song "Naatu Naatu" has made waves in the film industry with its recent shortlisting for the Oscars' Best Original Song category. The song, written and composed by M.M. Keeravani, has been praised for its catchy and energetic beats as well as its meaningful lyrics. The song, which was featured in the film RRR, has gained a significant following on social media with fans expressing their love for the track. The film, which was directed by S.S. Rajamouli, has received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and heart-wrenching story. RRR's "Naatu Naatu" is one of only 15 songs that has been shortlisted for the Best Original Song category at the Oscars, making it a highly coveted honor. The song will compete against some of the best works in the industry — these include “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” from “Avatar: The Way of Water”, “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, and “Carolina” from “Where the Crawdads Sing”. The final nominations for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on January 24 and the final awards ceremony will take place on March 12 in Los Angeles. It will no doubt be an exciting event for fans of RRR's "Naatu Naatu" as they hope to see their favorite song take home the coveted award. Regardless of the outcome, the song's shortlisting is a statement of its quality and impact on the film industry.

26 Dec 2022

Global News

Global Inspirations

MS Dhoni Cricket Academy Opening Soon In Singapore

India's former captain MS Dhoni, recently launched his first global cricket academy in Dubai. And now on 20th January, he is all set to launch the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy in Singapore. The 36-year-old iconic wicket-keeper batsman aims to inspire the next generation and guide them to become a champion in their life via sports. Sports should be introduced not only for their daily fitness but also to develop leadership quality in them. As of now, more than 200 students have already registered with the academy. Dhoni's goal is to develop cricket globally and soon he is planning to establish 12 more such academies in Asia.

7 Jan 2018

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