The 10 Best Training and Placements Institutions in India for 2019

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ducation is perhaps the most important treasure that humankind has ever discovered. It plays a very indispensable role in unleashing an individual’s latent potential. Every person has their own objectives and goals in life and education shows them the path and equips them with the wisdom and conďŹ dence required to embark on the journey of attaining personal excellence. It develops a sense of mutual respect in them and an understanding for their family, peers, colleagues, friends, and the society.

Education is the Fundamental Component to Transform Students into Responsible Professionals

Education inculcates the ability to dierentiate between right and wrong. As a result, an educated individual can take the right decision when required. It equips people with deductive abilities which help them to survey a given situation, analyze it properly, and come up with an appropriate solution for the same. Proper education also plays an important role in one's character development and instills in them various qualities like honesty, dedication, cleanliness, humility, responsibility, compassion, fairness, and so on. With proper education, a person evolves into a responsible individual. They give their best not only towards personal development, but also for the development of the institutions they are associated with, and the society and nation as a whole. Education sets a benchmark for excellence. An educated individual is well aware of how to properly communicate, strengthen relationships, and work with others as a team. Hence, education acts as a launchpad for the academic, professional, personal, and intellectual development of a student. It transforms them into able professionals who take the responsibility of spearheading the nation towards development and prominence. T R

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Lovely Professional University Transforming Education through Academic Rigor and Practical Orientation

SPECIAL PROFILE

INSTITUTE OF THE MONTH

22 Institute At a Glance IIHMR University: A Premier Knowledge Institution Raising the bar in Hospital, Health, Pharma & Rural Management Education

16 Institute of Creative Excellence Offering World Class Quality Education to Media and Entertainment Aspirants

30 Tour with Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology: Preparing Self Reliant Individuals of the Highest Fibre

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Editor’s Pick Achieving Academic Success by Overhauling Homework Stress Brain Recharge Strategies to Improve Students' Memory Power

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Pocket Learning Mobile Learning provides a Major Boost to Traditional Tutoring Focal Point Sleep Plays an Essential Role in Improving Memory and Learning

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Creative Hut Institute of Photography Crafting Passionate Dreams into Reality

IIHM Providing Industry-Based Training to Transform Individuals into Global Culinary Leaders

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LM Thapar School of Management Opening Doors to Future Success

Prestige Institute of Management and Research A Frontrunner in Educational and Career Excellence

SSVPS College of Engineering Expanding the Horizons of Technical Knowledge

The Design Village Sculpting the Future of Curricular and Career Excellence

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he modern era has opened doors to newer avenues for individuals. Each person has equal opportunity to explore their potential and take their stand in this highly competitive world. To write their own success stories, they need to hone the essential skills, which will help them to transform into furnished professionals. The leading training and placement institutes play an important role in nurturing students and educating them about all the current developments and trends around the world. They are training and preparing them to be the cream of the crop. The Knowledge Review thus comes up with a special issue “The 10 Best Training and Placements Institutions in India for 2019” which brings forth some of the best institutes in India that are offering career-oriented courses, to ensure the academic, personality, and career development of the students. It showcases those institutes which have created a niche in the global arena in terms of research, education, training, and placement services. The Cover Story of this issue highlights Lovely Professional University, a trailblazer in transforming education through academic excellence, research based teaching, and a practical approach. This issue also includes Creative Hut Institute of Photography; Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology; IIHMR University; Institute for Creative Excellence; International Institute of Hotel Management; LM Thapar School of Management; Prestige Institute of Management and Research; SSVPS’s Bapusaheb Shivajirao Deore College of Engineering; and The Design Village. So, flip through the pages for more information on these leading institutes. T R

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The prime motive of the University is to make the students conďŹ dent and readily employable professionals and to prepare them to succeed in a highly competitive professional environment.

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Ensuring Academic Enhancement through Dedicated Practices Aiming the broadness of interests served to make students learn from the real world, LPU organizes ample workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits, and experiential weeks. These conferences and visits by prominent experts from industry and academia help and prepare students for challenges of the industry. Students are provided with global excellence and industry immersion. It has also collaborated with the top-notch brands such as Google, Cisco, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and many more to offer excellent educational opportunities and exposures at the campus. Students from across the world get numerous opportunities to work directly with the companies on live projects getting the much-needed practical exposure. This helps them to get an insight about the recent trends of the industries. The university recently organized the biggest science event ISC106 which was inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of India. The event was graced by the visit of around 3 nobel laureates. Some of the guest speakers who visited the campus are Arun Malhotra, Managing Director of Nissan Motors; Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi; Mahesh Munjal, Chairman and MD, Hero Majestic Auto Limited; Ronnie

Screwwala, UTV Pictures Founder; and Ramesh Rangan, Director, State Bank of Patiala. In-fact, LPU is the only university in India which has received the honor to welcome the first three citizens of the country, former President Pranab Mukharjee, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Innovative Maneuvers to Promote Personality Development Instead of making students mere book-worms, LPU provides them industrial exposure that prepares them for future challenges. Moreover, students are trained for

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ovely Professional University (LPU) is a reputed institution in the education industry which is transforming students into global leaders. In a very short span of time, they have created a niche for themselves by attracting the best minds from across the globe. Their mission is to nurture global professionals and entrepreneurs with innovative spirit, tolerance, and desire to make a difference in the society. The infrastructure, pedagogy, and faculty work in synchronization to fulfill the motto and goal of the university. From being a premier academic institution, LPU is recognized internationally for its contribution to the industry and society through excellence in teaching, learning, research, internationalization, entrepreneurship, and leadership. They are ranked among one of the best universities of the nation. Accommodating 25,000+ students, LPU encompasses exemplary facilities, within its campus, which are second to none. Presently, the university provides students the opportunity to explore great career pathways and study abroad. It has also emerged as a hub for entrepreneurship.

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The prominent personality behind the success of LPU is the Chancellor, Mr. Ashok Mittal. He has played a major role in the all-round development of the university. Since its inception, Ashok has worked hard day and night, with the objective of taking LPU to the pinnacle of educational excellence. In fact, he is the face behind the phenomenal growth of the university. He leads LPU to emerge as a global university with distinctive strengths in education, under its aim “Transforming India, Transforming Education”. Under his ardent leadership, LPU has strengthened different academic departments to generate the spirit of progressive competition by identifying core competency areas, benchmarked with the top global institutions.

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racking the interviews with top-brands such as Amazon, Infosys, Cisco, and others, which visit the campus for recruitment. For building the confidence in students, LPU provides numerous opportunities to its students by making them organize various events. Further, they take pride in sharing that their biggest national level youth fest ‘Youth-Vibe’, which is also organized by the students with the help of their teachers. There are 110 clubs for LPU students, where one can join according to their respective interest and passion. Students, here, are not just limited inside the boundaries of the classroom, rather they are constantly motivated to innovate and explore their potential for better outcomes. Plethora of Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities As far as extra-curricular activities are concerned, there are several student organizations at LPU, which are responsible for diverse events at the campus. Aiming to support the intellectual environment at the university, these organizations work for the enhancement of individual personality in pursuance for the true knowledge. Moreover, international go-kart championship is held at LPU where students from different states of the country take part. They also organize numerous other events like One-World, One-India; Youth Vibe; and so on. Every year, many events are organized by students of the university, ranging from modeling to sports events, which they can explore anywhere as per their wish. Success Saga of LPU Throughout its dedicated journey of achieving educational excellence, LPU has achieved many landmark feats. Although a very young institute, it has been recognized by the UGC, a statutory body of the Government of India. It

has also received prestigious recognitions from other renowned bodies such as AIU, UGC-BED, NCTE, COA, PCI, ICAR, BCI, the Institution of Engineers (India), and Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI). Lovely Mittal School of Business at LPU is ranked among top 40 B schools of the country by NIRF. Moreover, LPU has also become the first private university to get ICAR accreditation for agriculture. The university’s alumni span the globe and come from all backgrounds. Right from Google to Microsoft, their graduates are working with the top-notch brands of the world. Some of the notable alumni of LPU include Atul Sood, presently working as ab-intio Developer in Cognizant; Kunal Khullar, Sr Software Engineer at Infosys. A pass out of ECE program at LPU, Utkarsh is Wireless Systems Engineer at Google. Neha is another proud alumnus of LPU, who is currently working as software engineer with Yahoo Inc. in California, USA. Earlier, Neha has also worked with electronics giants like Samsung and Apple. Noteworthy Collaborations In order to provide global exposure to the students, LPU has developed international collaborations with many universities including those of Australia, Canada, USA,

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Career Development Initiatives LPU has a special placement cell which dedicatedly looks after the students’ placements, ensuring that they get a job before they pass out. They have created a record in terms of placing students in reputed companies. Cognizant alone has recruited 1900+ students from the university in 3 years’ consecutive time span. LPU has also received the title of the university with “Most Employable Students” twice in a row by “Aspiring Minds”. From Google to Microsoft, LPU students are working with the package of Rs 1 crore and above, and 80+ companies that recruit from

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and many more. They have nearly 200 tie-ups with the foreign universities for students’ referral programs. The university has a special cell that guides students about prestigious opportunities for study abroad programs at USA, Canada, Australia, and so on. Students can pursue exchange programs for short as well as long-term courses at international universities. LPU also has a unique collaboration program that allows students to study at the university for two years, and the rest of the two years at international universities to get a foreign university degree. They also have international academic partnerships with McGill, Northern Illinois University, Mizzou - University of Missouri, California State University, University of Iowa, and others.

IITs/NITs also recruit from LPU. Recently, engineering students of the university collaborated to compete in NASA Challenge at U S Space & Rocket Center. Additionally, for students who aim to be entrepreneurs, the university has its own Start-up School and incubation Center, which was inaugurated by Finance Minister Arun Jaitely. LPU provides office space & equipment, technology support, and seed capital to nurture the upcoming entrepreneurial talents for viable projects. Here, entrepreneurship has been made more robust and approachable for an individual, who has high ambitions. Budding entrepreneurs are guided with innovative ideas with concrete and efficient plans. The Incubation Center funds ideas to implement in a better way. Business development mentors assist students who approach with the business ideas and are also provided entrepreneurship training. In-fact, StartUp India has recognized one of LPU’s student’s venture named “Sabstore Online Private Limited”. Not only Indian students, but international students also have their own start up at the campus. The university supports their students’ creative business ideas. T R

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Institute Of The Month

INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE Offering World Class Quality Education To Media & Entertainment Aspirants

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stablished by Balaji Telefilms in 2010, Institute of Creative Excellence, popularly known as ICE offers media and entertainment related courses. It covers all major specializations such as Acting, Modeling, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Production, Scriptwriting, Sound, and VFX. With its presence in more than 13 cities across India, it has the largest network of centers in the country. Since its inception, ICE has aimed towards creating an institution that continuously sets international standards and even surpasses them. This constant focus on quality has indeed paid them handsomely in the form of an ISO 9001; 2015 certification, the final authority on excellent management processes and procedures. ICE not only aims to train and hone talent but also to bridge the gap

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Jeetendra Kapoor

Jeetendra Kapoor, the legendary Bollywood actor, is the Chairman of ICE Academic Council. He ruled Bollywood from the 1970s and 1980s and is now a part of Indian Cinematic History. According to the institute, his extensive network within the entertainment industry has proven to be extremely beneficial for the company. Today, Mr. Kapoor is continuously pushing boundaries to open the new frontiers.

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Ekta Kapoor is a member of ICE Academic Council. She is a creative force, a dynamic personality, and an insightful content creator. Her shows continue to be a channel driver and among the top three shows. She is also expanding her unmatched creative vision to feature films and new media and entertainment

Fabulous Personalities behind ICE Additionally, the institute has three Directors -Mr. Hanumant Sabharwal, Mr. Mohit Nagpal, and Mr. Nitin Jain. Hanumant Sabherwal has over 27 years of experience in the education industry and corporate training. He has a knack for masterfully mentoring students seeking guidance for any courses in India. After his honors degree in math’s from Delhi University, he pursued masters in math’s and accomplished an MBA degree from IMT, Ghaziabad. Mr. Nagpal holds an MBA degree and has experience in general trade, financial product sales and Business development with organizations of repute like – Franchise India Holdings Ltd., Reliance Life Insurance, HDFC Life Insurance, Coca Cola India and Cadbury’s India Ltd. amongst others.

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Mr. Nitin carries with him a strong experience of content and academics management in the education industry. He has handled various verticals like vendor management, product development, content development, and so on. Mr. Nitin has an MSc Degree in computer science and mathematics.

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students to live environment regularly throughout the course 2. Preferred Partner ICE is the preferred partner of Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Motion Pictures, and ALT Balaji for sourcing fresh talents 3. Project and Assignment In selected programs, the student will get an opportunity to work on the project under the guidance of the respective field experts 4. Guest lectures by Industry Experts Guest lectures are conducted by important film and television personalities where students get an opportunity to interact, discuss, and learn from them 5. Exhaustive Library ICE also houses a well-stocked library where students can refer to the work of the masters

between the trained professionals and the industry requirement by providing world-class quality training. Boasting a rich legacy of Balaji Telefilms in quality Indian television content, ICE offers a quality experience through their infrastructure and teaching methodology of blended learning, which incorporates elements of Instructor Lead Training (ILT), Computer Based Training (CBT), and Web-Based Training (WBT). The Inception Saga The team at Balaji Telefilms understands the skill set requirements of the media and Entertainment industry. Keeping the industry in mind, the institute provides a 360-degree approach to every aspect of the industry to excel in the competitive scenario.

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The team states “We understand that an actor needs more than just a few acting tips, that sound engineers need hands-on training, editors need a thorough understanding of screenplay and producers need to comprehend the Director’s perspective.” The team further states, “We also understand how difficult it is to find all this in one place. Hence, we were inspired to set up ICE in 2010”. Not Just an Ordinary Institute ICE is not just an ordinary media and entertainment institute. The features that separate it from other players in the same segment are: 1. Live Environment ICE is housed in a campus that has 13 studios of Balaji Telefilms, thereby exposing

6. Infrastructure ICE is furnished with state of the art fully equipped classrooms and studios. Students are trained with the latest software and equipment. 7. Power Packed Courses Industry experts who are known for their years of experience have designed the ICE curriculum. 8. ICE Academic Council The ICE Academic Council boasts some of the most well-known talented and multifaceted personalities in the Indian cinema. It was established to get stalwarts and industry veterans of various disciplines to help further enhance the course of ICE 9. Courseware ICE provides well-researched courseware to its students to help them understand the concepts taught in class in detail

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10. Industry Experts The faculty members at ICE have over two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry. They have worked on numerous prestigious projects while training students at the same time. Career Development Opportunities The students are provided live environment so that they can learn the concepts practically. The various opportunities that lie ahead of the students after completing the course are as stated below• Acting: Actors (TV/Theatre), host, participation in talent hunt shows, dubbing artist, voiceover artist • Direction: Assistant directors, script writing, screenplay writing, own YouTube channel, own short films, and documentaries • Editing: Film and television editor, own YouTube channel, story board visualizer, online editing • Cinematography: Director of photography, assistant cinematographer, focus puller, operating cameraman • Script writing: Story writers, dialogue writers, screenplay writers, content development, ad film making • Sound: location sound recordist, location sound editors, dialogue recordist, foley recordist, FM/radio channel engineer • Modeling: Modeling shows, talent hunt shows, hosts, ad shoots, print shoots • Digital photography: Event photography, portfolio shoots, ad shoots, print shoots After the course, the institute further helps students to secure top-rated jobs in the industry. ICE provides placement support to all its students across all streams through a dedicated placements committee. With its network in the industry, ICE also gets regular updates on

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placement opportunities, which it continues to share with its students. Renowned Alumni There are numerous graduates from ICE who have made a name for themselves in the industry. They are making the institution proud through their dedication and innovative endeavors. In acting category; Tashi BahugunaDil Hi Toh Hai season 2; Mansi Ojha-Naagin 3; Rajnita Deora (Aishu)-Kum Kum Bhagya; Jaya Chauhan-Kehene ko humsafar hain. In Direction; Rajat MahajanDirector with Sawadhan India, episodic crime shows; Pallav GuptaShesh Sangbadh Movie with Prime Focus; Shreyas Porwal-1st Assistant Director - Savdhan India, Crime Alert, Fear Files; Vishnu UdayanDirector, own three short films and two music video by Kavya Udith.

In Cinematography; Girish SwamiKum Kum Bhagya- own short films; Datt Prasad Gawade-Kasauti Zindagi Ki; Devi Laal-Kasam In Modeling; Amardeep Kaur-Miss Gujrat, Miss India 2017 finalist; Ravi singh-Winner, X Factor modeling contest; Anu Pillai-Mr Physique, Mr India 2016; Ankita Mahadik-Winner, Miss Teen Global India. In Script Writing; Sai Sagar-Asst Savdhan India & Crime shows; Rahul Bhatia-Content CreatorBeyond Dreams; Raman Kumar-Own Book; Prakash Gowenka-Writing 3rd Book & Web Series. Broadening the Media and Entertainment Perspective. T R

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IIHMR University A Premier Knowledge Institution Raising the bar in Hospital, Health, Pharma & Rural Management Education The University aims to improve the standards of health through better management of health care and related programs.

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Outstanding Infrastructure The university has one of the best designed and landscaped campuses in the country. It is spread across 14.37 acres of lush greenery, punctuated by wonderful buildings, tall trees, and pathways. Housing over 600 people, the campus offers world-class facilities to one and all. On May 31, 1996, it established the University Library & Documentation Center, dedicated to Dr. D. A. Henderson, renowned for his outstanding contribution to the eradication of smallpox. The university also offers separate hostel facility for both boys and girls, wherein, the room rent is payable on an MAY 2019

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provides statistical packages (SPSS, Stata), Microsoft Office, Microsoft visual studio, latest antivirus software, and much more. IIHMR houses a large beautifully designed two-storied Club House, which provides facilities for indoor and outdoor games including a swimming pool, a big gymnasium, a tennis court, a badminton court, a volleyball court, table tennis, chess, and other games. It also provides facilities for outdoor plays and concerts.

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The Dynamic President A global academic leader with successful professional experience of over 25 years as a professor and researcher, Dr. Pankaj Gupta is the President of IIHMR. Before joining as President, IIHMR University, he was associated with O.P. Jindal Global University (Delhi NCR) as Professor and Executive Director. Helming senior leadership positions in IMT Ghaziabad, IIM Kozhikode, Symbiosis, the University of Washington, and so on, he has an extensive network with various national and international universities and organizations. Dr. Pankaj is a Ph.D., CMA, Fulbright Fellow (Washington), GCPCL (Harvard), and an alumnus of Lucknow University and IIM Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including, 'Most Innovative Idea in Management Education Award' by IMC, 'Valuable Contribution to Profession Award' by ICAI, and 'Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Award' by CEGR, and many more. annual basis. The Computer Center is equipped with the newest servers, more than 400 latest computers, human process labs, more than 60 laser printers, videoconference facility, and technically competent software and hardware professionals. It enjoys an academic alliance with Microsoft (Dream Spark) which allows using different Microsoft packages for academics. Additionally, the center also T H E

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Focus on Academic Excellence and Personality Development IIHMR provides a plethora of excellent academic programs for the overall development of the students. Some of the prominent courses include MBA in Hospital and Health Management (MBA-HM); MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (MBA-PM); MBA in Rural Management (MBA-RM); Masters of Public Health (MPH); and Ph.D. The university also offers admission opportunities to foreign nationals, persons of Indian origins, and non-resident Indians. The institute leaves no stone unturned to make sure that the students are provided with the best opportunities to sharpen their skills and prepare themselves for the highly competitive business world. The university carries a number of activities like mentoring by industry experts, summer training, dissertation, field visits. Moreover, students are encouraged to participate in various national & international conferences/seminars and so on. Brilliant communication classes, IT classes, workshops on mindfulness & heartfulness, imparting gaan, gyan, and dhyan, presentations are an integral part of teaching, which make the classes an unforgettable experience. The Dynamic President A global academic leader with successful professional experience of over 25 years as a professor and researcher, Dr. Pankaj Gupta is the President of IIHMR. Before joining as President, IIHMR University, he was associated with O.P. Jindal Global University (Delhi NCR) as Professor and Executive Director. Helming senior leadership positions in IMT Ghaziabad, IIM Kozhikode, Symbiosis, the University of Washington, and so on, he has an extensive network with various national and international universities and organizations. Dr. Pankaj is a Ph.D., CMA, Fulbright Fellow (Washington), GCPCL (Harvard), and an alumnus of Lucknow University and IIM Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including, ‘Most Innovative Idea in Management Education Award’ by IMC, ‘Valuable Contribution to Profession Award’ by ICAI, and

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‘Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Award’ by CEGR, and many more. Beyond Regular Teachings The prime focus of IIHMR is to enhance the students’ learning capacity. For this purpose, the students have committees, which help them to learn, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate important co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The conference committee helps students to participate in national and international conferences and enrich their experiences. The university has a sports committee, which is run by the students. It organizes annual sports meet (Spardha) and is responsible for providing and upkeep of sports infrastructure on the campus. The cultural committee organizes various cultural events like foundation day, republic day, and so on, where students participate in activities like drama, dance, theatre workshop, festivals, etc. Moreover, the class representatives act as the interface between students, faculty, and academic administration, responsible for coordinating day to day class activities, guest lecture, and other student affairs. The students also have a media relations committee wherein they partake in media-related activities such as the upkeep of the official website of the university, or publishing an in-house newspaper featuring their write-ups, covering events for the university, and creating videos of their life at the university. The public speaking forum offers students a chance at improving their communication techniques. Created and operated by the students, the forum organizes inter-college and in-house competitions and sessions by experts in the field. The Achievement Column The university has made many noteworthy accomplishments throughout its illustrious journey of attaining educational excellence. Some of its landmark endeavors include: • The institute is the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Center for Strengthening Health Systems based on Primary Care. • Designated as an ‘Institute of Excellence’ by the Government of India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. IIHMR has already conducted more than 800 research projects and studies on the health, social and developmental systems and policies in India and wider

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South-East Asian Region. • The MBA program in hospital and health management started in 1996 is the first and the largest program anywhere in the world. • It has been continuously ranked no. 1 in hospital and health management. • It has been included in the Top 75 Management Institution in India as per NIRF- ranking 2019. • IIHMR has been adjudged Best University in Academic & Industry Interface by ET Now. Renowned Alumni Throughout the years, many students have graduated from IIHMR, who has made a name for themselves in various walks of life. They are making the university proud through their dedicated endeavors. IIHMR conducts regular alumni meets, conferences, seminars, meetings, workshops, and discussions to provide students the much-needed exposure. Some of the prominent alumni of the institute include: • Udayan Lahiry: Co-founder and Group President, Medica Hospital • Nidhi Pundhir: Director CSR, HCL foundation • Dr. Kapil Garg: Director Business strategy & intelligence, Paras hospitals group • Mahipal Singh Bhanot: Facility Director, Fortis Hospital • Ms. Bhumika Dora: Director, PWC Career Development Initiatives The university provides students varied exposure to transform them into seasoned professionals. The placement committee facilitates summer internships and final placements for the students. Moreover, it conducts numerous other activities which include career development seminars, CV writing workshops, and mock GD/PI sessions. IIHMR gives students the opportunity to interact with recruiters and have discussions on the required industry demands and skills. Moreover, industry experts are invited to guide students towards a bright career pathway. The Road Ahead IIHMR marches ahead with their vision, Go Global. It intends to become a world-class institution of learning and scholarship in management education, research, and capacity development in the health sector. The university has started working in the direction to launch themselves in the next orbit. It has expanded and strengthened the institutional network, built new partnerships, and collaborated with the national and international organizations. T R

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omework is an essential part of any student’s academic life. However, it brings along stress and work pressure. It becomes difficult to avoid homework stress, especially when a major exam or the deadline of an important assignment is nearing by. At times, students can become overwhelmed and frustrated, which can have negative effect on their ability to focus on studies and retain information. As a result, they may delay completing the homework, which may contribute in increase of stress. It may all end up in poor class performance and lower grades of the students. For these mentioned reasons, it is of utmost importance for students to overcome stress related to homework. Effects of Homework Stress on Students Sometimes students worry too much about homework, which may lead to higher levels of stress and frustration. This, in turn, may negatively affect their results, social life, and mental and physical health. It may not only affect them, but their family as well– leading to quarrels with family members, when students feel frustrated about the inability to complete the assignment. Most parents realize that homework is part and parcel of their child’s educational life. But, they should make sure that it does not become a burden on them.

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Strategies to Efficiently Deal with Homework Stress Completing homework can be difficult, and at times, stressful for students. Maintaining a positive attitude and sticking to the schedule can help in tackling distractions and completing the designated work properly. The below mentioned techniques can help both the students and their parents in overcoming stress related to homework. Maintaining a Schedule Parents should assist their children to organize and dedicate proper time for homework, chores, extra-curricular activities, and sleep. This schedule will give students a proper idea of what activity to carry out and when. It also

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assists students to maintain a routine lifestyle which is beneficial from an academic and career standpoint.

struggling with homework and studies, they can make a list of questions and interact with the teachers to help the children understand the assignment properly.

Practicing Good Time Management Organizing Homework Groups The proverb ‘time and tide wait for none’ holds true for every individual. Students should pay attention on the importance of time, as it will help them to pave a path towards a bright career. Parents should make sure that their children are focused on the task at hand and complete their homework and assignments well in time. Removing distractions like cell phones and television is a prerequisite to make sure that the student completes the homework properly and pursues their studies with utmost dedication.

Parents can encourage their children to engage in group studies. This will make assignments less overwhelming, as students will be able to discuss about the subject matter with their classmates. By group studying, students will be able to share each other’s ideas and better understand the topic. Working as a team, they will understand the subject matter and complete homework easily. Taking Breaks can be Helpful

It is Important to Start Early Parents should spend some time with their children every day and help them in completing the homework assignments for each subject. Students can prioritize their homework by listing them and can start ahead of the time. If they start with their homework later in the evening, they will have less time and energy to complete the same in time. This will result in more pressure for both students and parents. Regular Review of Agenda Students should maintain a regular note of all the homework assignments that need to be completed during the given time limit. Parents should supervise their children and should make sure that their children regularly review the agenda. This will ensure that students complete the given assignments in time. Organizing for Better Outcomes Arranging the study room and other related study materials properly is important to ensure that students complete the homework with utmost dedication. An unorganized study room can be distracting. Both parents and students should make sure that the study room is tidy. Parents should provide students with all the materials that are needed to complete the homework, including pencils, papers, textbooks, and other stationary materials.

If the students feel frustrated by going through difficult homework questions, parents can encourage them to take a break and come back to it later. This will give them some time to clear their mind and refocus on the homework. In fact, even while working on other things, the child’s brain will be working on completing the assignment in the background. Parents should also allow their wards to engage in fun and extra-curricular activities. They should also encourage their children to take some time off for exercise and outdoor games. This will help them to take a break from stress, and at the same time, engage in healthy activities. A Good Night’s Sleep is Essential Every parent should make sure that their child follows a regular sleep routine. This will boost their memory, lift their mood, and provide them with the required energy to carry out curricular and extra-curricular activities. Proper sleep will also prepare students to tackle all the study-related challenges and accomplish their homework with a game face on. Completing homework assignments in time along with preparing well for the sessions is not a difficult task. Developing techniques to tackle stress will help students to accomplish designated tasks and cultivate better learning habits. With proper planning, dedication, and support from friends and family, students can overcome frustration and complete their homework and assignments confidently. T R

Engaging the Teachers Parents are always eager to help their wards with their education; but the study materials and courses have evolved over the years. If they realize that their children are

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FAIRFIELD INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY Affiliated to GGS IP University, an ‘A’ Grade College by DHE, Govt. of NCT DELHI, Approved by the Bar Council of India, NCTE and Recognised under 2(f) of UGC ACT of 1956, NAAC Accredited

PREPARING SELF RELIANT INDIVIDUALS OF THE HIGHEST FIBER The Institute aims to achieve excellence in technology-led teaching, training, and research for continuous improvement in education.

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It focuses on in-house newsletters/publications (Vidhi Darpan) as an important communication tool. The college aims to provide a platform for the students to express their views, find a space for their thoughts and creative writing and simultaneously learn the art and techniques of drafting and printing newspapers and journals. FIMT publishes various texts including:

stablished in 2008, Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology (FIMT) is located in Kapashera, South West district of New Delhi. It focuses on satisfying the insatiable thirst for knowledge, skills and entrepreneurship among the youth of India. The college is accredited by NAAC and is ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015 certified. It was established by ‘The Fairfield Group of Institutions’, and is backed by the legacy of 43 years of shaping students’ career in the country. The college is focused on delivering exceptional educational facilities to the students and is acutely conscious of their responsibilities in this regard. FIMT has been striving to render quality management education with values, to those seeking managerial skills for the past 7 years. Focus on Attaining Educational Excellence The college integrates theory into applied experience, and challenges the students to expand their mind. It promotes industry–academia interaction through industry visits, workshops and seminars to encourage non-traditional learning among the students. For students of Journalism and Mass Communication, various technical skills and grooming skills are ensured via

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FIMT has also tied-up with several organizations in the industry with an aim of creating a high quality workforce that meets the requirement of the industry and also boosts career growth of the students. The college embraces innovation and helps students in attaining skills that equip them for fulfilling their career goals. Boosting the Personality of Students FIMT focuses not only on imparting knowledge on various technical arenas, but also aims to improve communication skills of the students. The college organizes extensive and result oriented language leadership sessions with the objective of improving soft skills and spoken English skills

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Affiliated to GGS IP University, an 'A' Grade College by DHE, Govt. of NCT DELHI, Approved by the Bar Council of India, NCTE and Recognised under 2(f) of UGC ACT of 1956, NAAC Accredited

V.K. Nangalia Bhardwaj Founder Chairman FIMT Group of Institutions

About the Founder Chairman The person responsible for guiding FIMT towards the heights of curricular and co-curricular excellence is V.K. Nangalia Bhardwaj, the Founder Chairman of Fairfield Group of Institutions. As a visionary leader, educationist and social entrepreneur, he has promoted educational and entrepreneurship sectors in India for more than two decades. Sh. Bhardwaj founded the FIMT group in 2006 with an aim of providing quality educational and entrepreneurial opportunities to the youths. He established FIMT that same year and it marked the beginning of his long and enduring tryst with education. His vision to generate a culture of educational excellence has led to the development of numerous successful educational institutions across India.

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of the students. They also aim at nurturing and empowering students, who are the future of this ever-evolving modern world. These programs focus upon goal setting and carrier planning, positive thinking and motivation, business etiquettes, personal grooming and hygiene. FIMT strongly believes in molding the future of the nation by providing personal guidance participating in the development of the youth. Vibrant Extra-Curricular Events The college carries out a variety of events to provide students the much needed exposure. The students of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted an event titled ‘SAFARNAMA’, which canvassed the journey of 100 years of Indian cinema and shed light on the contribution of cinematic legends. FIMT – School of Management conducted an intra-college competition titled ‘BIZABIONA’, which constituted power point presentation competition, group discussion, debate competition and business plan ideas. Cultural events like ‘Diwali Mela’ are organized annually for the informal engagement and recreation of students and teachers, where multiple food and gaming stalls are setup and activities are conducted. The Sports and Recreation Department provides students with gym facility and different fitness and sports equipment like basketball, table tennis circuit, multi-gyms, static cycles etc. Major Accreditations and Achievements The college has received numerous accolades for its dedicated efforts and unwavering resolve towards academic excellence. The Fairfield Institute - School of Law is the 1st affiliated college of GGS IP University to host the 31st All India Inter-University Moot-Court Competition of The Bar Council of India and Bar Council of India Trust. An FIMT law student won A++ grade and received the ESDR Fellowship Award 2017 during the 12th International Residential School on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, hosted by the Kathmandu School of Law, Nepal and FIMT, India. Many other students of the college also scored high grades and performed exceptionally well in their participation in various programs. Collaborative Endeavors

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), Nepal for many years. These two institutions strengthened their academic bond when they started conducting joint ‘International Residential Student Exchange Program’ from the year 2017. They have jointly conducted an International Winter Residential Programme on ‘Elimination of Bonded Labor System’ in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, Govt. of India in the year 2018.Following the success of the event, these two institutions conducted a 9-day International Residential Student Exchange Program from 11th-19th March 2019 on Law, Logic, International Relations and Human Rights in FIMT Campus. This event witnessed intellectual dynamic discussions, workshops and activities with experts as well as policymakers and researchers in the respective fields. Shaping Successful Careers FIMT assists students to achieve their dream job. The career office of the college inspires and supports students to transition confidently beyond the college by creating a dynamic space to gain clarity through their one-to-one counseling, grant writing workshops, mock interviews and more. The career office provides professional career counseling for the students. With an independent campus placement driver, they have an impeccable record in quality placements. It is dedicated to find the right jobs for the young aspirants. The institute conducts seminars on resume writing along with courses in personality development and interview skills to nurture the best industry behavior among the students. It provides multiple placement opportunities and organizes several placement-drives throughout the year. FIMT dedicatedly grooms the students and prepares them for placements. The college’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell constantly focuses on creating new Entrepreneurs. The cell has generated Successful Entrepreneurs in various fields who are associated with the college. This setup focuses on inculcating the entrepreneurial spirit and culture, providing employment opportunities to the students, creating employers and grooming their industrial and business skills by arranging guest lectures, seminars and workshops for them to work efficiently and effectively. T R

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ituated at Mattakkara of Kottayam district in God’s own country, Kerala, Creative Hut Institute of Photography is known for its unique educational system based on traditional Gurukul. It is renowned as India’s first residential school exclusively for photography education. Established in 2007 and managed by the non-profitable trust, National Education and Research Foundation, the institute has proved to be the right choice to enhance one’s passion and career in professional photography. Dedicated Infrastructural Facilities Creative Hut always focuses on providing students with all the advanced facilities, latest technologies, infrastructures, library, class rooms, editing room, cameras, and other equipment. Along with these, extra facilities and infrastructures offered here make this institution stand apart from other media colleges. It offers the largest and well equipped studios with proper indoor lighting in the campus where nearly 8 to 10 studio setups can work at a time. Also, it provides the facility to shoot aerial or top view pictures in the studio more conveniently. The institute has a butterfly park, which provides an added advantage of photography and videography in a natural environment. The organic garden grows natural and fresh vegetables and fruits in the campus.

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Crafting Passionate Dreams into Reality The institute aims to lead a gurukul way of learning providing innovative spaces for ingenious minds to express and explore their creativity. The institute offers the gurukul way of learning provided with food and residential facility separate for boys, girls, and faculties in the campus itself. It also provides the extra facility of 24x7 faculty guidance, and morning, and evening practical sessions, while reducing the transportation time and money for both students and faculties. The institute’s one-year photography course is affiliated to the Kerala Government of Technical Examinations for Photography. Promoting Academic and Personality Development Creative Hut focuses on enhancing each student’s learning abilities and exploring their skills in photography. From the very beginning of the course, students are encouraged to think out of the box. It provides students hands-on practical sessions on macro photography, bird photography, fashion photography, and so on. The institute also arranges for outdoor photography and conducts study tours on wildlife photography, photojournalism, street photography, architecture photography, and many more. The institute lays emphasis on communication as an important factor in this competitive world. Hence, here,

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students are initiated with English communication & working skills development classes, wherein they learn the ways of easy and effective communication in both writing and speaking. The gurukul way of learning helps them to nurture the qualities of sharing, respecting one and all, discipline, self-dependent, character building, and confidence. Reaching the Heights of Success The institute has achieved many noteworthy landmarks throughout its illustrious journey. It is renowned for the invention of the world’s first photography history calendar, unique and biggest photography wheel, and the biggest photography board game. Creative Hut has been awarded Commendation Certificate by Office of Additional DG & IG Prisons, Gujarat State for conducting photography workshop for jail inmates at Sabarmati Center Jail, Ahmedabad. It has received Commendation Certificate from Technical Education Department of Kerala, State Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research for contribution in developing the curriculum of photography. Career Development Initiatives The institute encourages the students to apply for internship programs towards various companies and organizations. The pre-placement activities include innovative sessions on

resume writing, project presentations, portfolio submissions both in digital and printed media, communication skills in speaking, emails, telephonic, and direct face to face interactions. Along with the faculty guidance, it takes initiatives for interviews of various appropriate job vacancies in and outside the campus. The placement percentage goes with 97 % to 98 % every year. After the course completion from institute, many students proceed further with higher education in media and communication. The students from previous batches are now working in • Film industry as cinematographers and director of photography (DOP) • Official photographer for Kerala Blasters Football Team • Photojournalists, reporters, and cameraman for different media houses • Sports photographer in abroad • Faculty and assistant faculty for photography and media in different media colleges • Function and event cinematographers at varied companies in different Indian states • Architecture photographers and product photographers for e-commerce companies Towards a Bright Future Marching ahead, Creative Hut has set several goals for achieving educational excellence and providing the students with better employment opportunities. The institute aims at establishing a vintage camera museum, an exhibition art gallery, a research project center, and a media channel. T R

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Abin Alex

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The person leading Creative Hut from the front is none other than Abin Alex, the Founder Director, Principal, and Photo Mentor. A photojournalist from Kerala, he is a post graduate in Master in Design and MBA (Design Management). He is the Photo Mentor of Canon India Pvt. Ltd, Chairman at National Education and Research Foundation, Managing Director at Alextern Education Pvt. Ltd. and Chief Editor at Photo Mentor magazine. Awarded with visionary leader award for education and best photo mentor award, he is the recipient of Limca Book of Records, India Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and many more.

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stablished in 1994 in collaboration with the University of West London, UK, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) runs the largest chain of schools offering globally recognized international degree in hospitality management. The college offers a multicultural environment, modern infrastructure, and real-time facilities to offer students an everlasting educational experience. Students from different countries gather here to avail the in-house training hotel, IndiSmart. IIHM also offers students the option to study overseas at George Brown College and Niagara College, Canada, IUBH Germany and other colleges in overseas. It has various campuses spread across national and international boundaries including Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Bangkok, Samarkand, and Uzbekistan.

Providing Industry-Based Training to Transform Individuals into Global Culinary Leaders

focus on improving health, discipline, and appetite, the college organizes various sport activities including cricket, football, table tennis, basketball, and much more, on a periodic basis. It also conducts the annual two days inter-college fest ‘RIGOLO’, where students of IIHM and other colleges participate in various events like battle of bands, fashion show, western dance and music, and so on, to showcase their talent. Additionally, the college organizes International Food and Drink Festival, where over 3000 footfall allows students gain immense exposure and experience over the years. An array of finger licking food from various countries and live performances makes it an electrifying event. Excellent Infrastructure

Life at IIHM The college provides students the scope to celebrate every moment of life. Various events including sports, music, dance, dramatics, festivals, and competitions are conducted so that students can experience a vibrant campus life. IIHM offers students the opportunity to explore their hidden talents through various types of talent hunt activities. With a

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IIHM is spread across a sprawling campus of 100,000 sq. ft., which consists of two buildings- The Tower and the Corporate Block. The Tower has nine levels, which includes classrooms, IT-enabled kitchens, and a wine lab. On the other hand, the Corporate Block has three levels, which house the David Foskett Auditorium, restaurants, conference rooms, and offices. The auditorium is designed MAY 2019

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in the college’s signature blue brand color, and can accommodate up to 150 people. The college is located in Sector V, the IT hub of Kolkata, which is surrounded by some of India’s best IT companies including Wipro, PWC, and IBM. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the classrooms provide students brilliant educational experience. Additionally, there are also two large IT-enabled kitchens; one kitchen fuels the bakery, confectionary, and hot kitchen, while the other is a studio kitchen. One of the kitchens is equipped with audio-visual facilities, with additional facility of instant video upload. The college also conducts live video workshops by renowned chefs from around the world, which the students can attend online. Brilliant Educational Facilities The international curriculum of IIHM provides students a 360° learning experience. They get the opportunity to learn through research, field trips, surveys, and real-time practice in hotels. Moreover, international guest lecturers also share their ideas, which promote a better understanding and perspective of the global scenario. In the first year, students are exposed to international case

studies, essay writing, and presentation skills, with emphasis on citation, referencing, and bibliography. Additionally, the college provides regular training in kitchen, restaurant, and front office studio, and students are encouraged to take responsibilities in the second year. The third year course includes field trips and surveys, event planning and execution, debating, attending lectures and workshops by national and international speakers. Distinguished Alumni The college has trained and produced many graduates, who have made their mark in the industry and have established themselves in various walks of life. Some of the noteworthy alumni of IIHM include Abhay Pande, Investment Analyst, Aviva Investors; Abhay Patel, Chef, The Star Sydney; Abdul Faisal works at Newprot Harbor Hotel and Marina; Shitij Mahajan, former Senior Chief at Hawthorn Dene Historic Country cafe; Ajit Fernandez, Director, Food and Beverage at Radisson Blu Hotel Amritsar; and many more. Varied Placement Opportunities IIHM provides excellent placement options to the students in various fields of the hospitality industry including airlines, process outsourcing, hotels, catering, the retail sector, and so on. They provide 100% placement assistance to the students. The on and off campus interviews start six months before the graduation month. The students are given the opportunity to showcase their skills in the recruitment drive conducted by the top hospitality players in the industry. Renowned companies like Oberoi, Taj, Marriott, Hyatt, ITC, and many more have recruited students of the college. T R

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The person leading IIHM from the front is none other than Dr. Suborno Bose, the Founder of the institute. He is a chartered accountant with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in India and abroad. He is also the founder and chief mentor of the Indismart Group. Dr. Bose is inarguably the country’s best known hospitality educator with the presence of his institute’s major brands like IIHM and IAM Hotel Schools. He has been conferred the honorary Doctorate of Business Administration by Edinburgh Napier University, UK and the honorary award of Doctorate of Science by the University of West London, U.K. at London.

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he recent years have seen a surge in the need for private tutors. Technological advancements have also provided a facelift to supplemental education. A prime reason behind the growth is the rising number of students seeking academic support outside the classroom. Parents are also arranging tuition classes for their children so that they get extra support needed for academic growth. Owing to the in-person feature of these classes, they are much popular among students and parents alike. Digitization and e-learning have also introduced convenience, innovation, and interactivity in education. As a result, students have quick and easy access to more educational tools and resources than they did in the past. These innovations have opened doors for mobile applications designed to assist students in tackling with crucial subject areas ranging from geometry to literature, along with providing them a lasting experience combining education and entertainment. Using Mobile Applications as an Educational Tool We have witnessed the growing popularity of mobile applications and numerous researches revolve around the need for children to have hands-on interaction and simulation. This gives rise to the question, are these apps are indeed the right choice for parents to help their students excel in studies? The answer is ‘yes’, as these tutoring apps assist both the students and the parents in various different ways. The below mentioned benefits of these apps provide a clear picture of why parents should try them. They Offer the Convenience of E-Learning In the past, parents had to make sure that the children go to the teaching centers and attend the classes at the scheduled time. But, with interactive mobile apps, educational resources can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, simply at the click of a button. This provides students the advantage of gathering knowledge about various subjects without the inconvenience of adjusting schedules or delaying dinnertime. Moreover, students can access the apps more often, as they do not have to be involved in any sort of pre-planning or coordination for doing that. Students can use these apps on a smart device even when they are travelling; this means, on-the-go learning is now a reality. Additionally, they can go through a few pages of an e-book while they are stuck in a traffic jam, or waiting in a long queue. They can also complete any assignment with ease at any given point of time. This provides the flexibility of expanding the timeline of learning indefinitely.

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MOBILE LEARNING PROVIDES A MAJOR BOOST TO TRADITIONAL TUTORING Enhance Interactivity via Gamification Children learn in various different ways. Some learn easily via visual aid, many gain knowledge by reading, while others require more hands-on activities to clarify their doubts about the subject. In fact, students can learn in more than 71 discrete learning style schemes. Mobile apps provide the scope of learning via numerous interactive ways. They make the educative content more engrossing while igniting areas of the brain associated with play, competition, and reward. For example, while playing math games, students come across rich graphics, short text, and challenges, which nurture their brain. Students can use mobile apps and come up with innovative solutions to various questions and problems, rather than toiling hard with a piece of paper and pencil in hand. Gamification apps help students to actively solve numerous mathematics problems with ease. Various mobile apps encourage active, continued engagement over a period of time. They encourage students by rewarding them with virtual badges, points, and other rewards, which can be redeemed in unlockable achievements, and motivate them to study hard. Provide Instant Feedback Research states that students not only

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want prompt response from the teachers, but also a personalized effort. They are no longer satisfied with a simple remark of ‘great job’ or ‘needs improvement’. These days, students demand a rather honest critique and praise, which reveals their strengths and weaknesses. This is where mobile e-learning apps can deliver. Their automated system allows them to assess students’ performance, and provides them with the result in a jiffy. These apps also take students back to any missed problems and explain where they went wrong, and what the corrective measures are. As a result, the feedback is tailor made for the student, and they can take time to understand the concept and correct their shortcomings. Expanding the Horizon of Personalized Learning As soon as a student masters a particular problem area, they want to go on to learn concepts that are more difficult. Traditional institutions can also achieve this goal, but at a slower pace. The procedure can be quickened by using mobile tutoring apps. These apps can recognize when a student is excelling at a given level. Accordingly, they can provide feedback to the users so that they can move on the next difficulty level. In this way, these apps can assist in designing a customized curriculum, which would help the students to overcome their weaknesses and brush up on their strengths.

Cost Effective Tool Mobile learning tools are an economically feasible way to enhance learning and engage in educational activities. Although, it cannot replace the personal touch that in-person teaching brings to the table, but it can act as a supporting element. Most of the e-learning apps can be availed at economical rates and can be customized as per the user’s requirements. Without any overhead costs like resource and franchise fees and more, mobile learning can deliver effective results in a way that is effective and cost friendly. The Rise and Future of Mobile Learning Mobile learning is becoming increasingly popular with each passing day. Students and parents are quite interested to explore what these apps have to offer. From the expenditure point of view, these are affordable and provide students with the scope to explore the vast depths of knowledge. Interactive education is on the rise, and the incorporation of virtual and augmented reality is taking it a notch higher. Students no longer find course work and assignments difficult; in fact, mobile learning has transformed education into a worthwhile experience. Embracing mobile learning is a major step towards advancement in education, and can lead to wonderful results, if implemented properly. T R

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rounded in the ethos of social entrepreneurial mindset and sustainability, LM Thapar School of Management is a leading business school committed to developing professionals who are adept at creating and propagating sustainable and ethical management practices. With precisely this in mind, the vision of this business school is ‘New India starts here’. It wants to be a source of impactful ideas for designing, architecting, and constructing a new India. LM TSM is committed to implement the six principles of PRME as an institute of higher education in management and keep the curriculum in line with the School’s mission and program goals. Established in 2007 under the aegis of one of the premier private universities of India (Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, deemed-to-be-university), Patiala, the school was shifted to Dera Bassi (District Mohali) near Chandigarh, in 2013, as a standalone unit of TIET. LMTSM is located at a distance of 20 Kms from Chandigarh which is the first planned and one of the modern cities of India. Distinct Courses The entire two-year MBA program curriculum is divided into the following four broad areas; Core courses, Complementary Certificate courses, Management and Organizational consulting (6-8 Weeks Summer Internship) and Specializations.

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Opening Doors to Future Success We develop graduates to be globally sensitive with a Scholarly and Social Entrepreneurial Mindset. There are nine specializations offered in the 2nd year of the MBA Program which includes; Finance, Information Systems, Operations, Human Resource, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Energy and Sustainability, Education, Management and Leadership and International Management and Strategy. There are 9 specializations offered in year 2 of MBA program which include Finance, Information Systems, Operations, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Energy and Sustainability, Education Management and Leadership, and International Management and Strategy. MBA in Business Analytics and Big Data jointly designed by LM TSM, Department of Computer Science and Engineering and, Department of Mathematics, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala is being offered to the students with a unique opportunity to get prepared for the industrial revolution 4.0. Strong Global Connect LM TSM is actively involved in collaborative programs and has signed MoUs/Letter of Intent with Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; NIKOS, University of Twente, the Netherlands; Vrije University, Amsterdam;

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Tel - Aviv University, Israel; Danube University Krems, Austria. As a result, student and faculty exchange programs are regularly executed with these universities.

• University of Tel Aviv, Israel • University of New South Wales, Australia • The University of Queensland, Australia

26 foreign faculty from University of Texas, University of South Florida, North Dakota State University, University of Groningen, University of Twente, Free University of Amsterdam, Tel Aviv University, University of Manitoba, University of Richmond, University of Turkey, University of Waikato, City University of New York, Danube University Krems, University of South Denmark - Slagelse, Seoul National University, University of California, visited the school in the last 3 years.

Extra-Curricular LM TSM has various student clubs and societies for the students to engage in various literary, cultural and sports activities. Such clubs and societies include Book Club; Health & Fitness Club; Music, Art, and Dramatic (MAD) Society; Environment & Sustainability Club; General Awareness Club; and Social Entrepreneurship Club. Based on the mission, philosophy and the program goals of the school the houses have been named as Entrepreneurial, Consultative, Global, and Sustainable.

The Global Immersion Program at LMTSM provides unique firsthand experience with the business and culture of the host country. Up to 50% of the credits can be earned from one of our partner Universities abroad including Dual Degree options. • Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland • VU University, The Netherlands • Kathmandu University School of Management, Nepal • Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary • University of Texas, Dallas, US • Danube University, Krems, Austria • University of Groningen, The Netherlands • University of Malta, Malta, EU • The University of Tampere, Finland • University of Twente, The Netherlands

Major Achievements Over the Years The institute has achieved many milestones, which include: • The institute is given A+ accreditation title by NAAC, National Assessment and Accreditation Council • Three of their students joined M.A. program in Environmental Studies at Porter School of Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel under the credit exchange program. • Seven of their students got placed at Electrolux – Stockholm, Sweden, KPMG Crimsonwing, Malta, and Jay Kay Global, Ghana. • The school is a member of two international accreditation agencies, AACSB International and EQUIS (EFMD). The institute’s eligibility application was approved by AACSB International in June 2017. • The school was recently selected for funding by the Erasmus+ Program as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree under MARIHE consortium of Danube University, Krems, Austria. • The institute is ranked 27th amongst universities in India as per NIRF 2019. T R

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Professor Padmakumar Nair Director

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Professor Padmakumar Nair, who is the Director, holds a Ph.D. from University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands; and Degree in Engineering from University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. With more than 50 refereed publications and holds adjunct positions in the universities such as University of Cambridge, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge, UK; University of Twente, Netherlands; University of Tokyo, Department of Chemical System Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, etc. His aim is to develop professionals who are adept at creating and propagating sustainable and ethical management practices across the globe.

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A Frontrunner in Educational and Career Excellence The institute aims to provide quality education by innovating and continuously improving upon the disciplines of management, computer applications, humanities and law through advanced methods of training and meaningful research.

Trade, BA LLB (Hons.), B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons), B.Com L.L.B. (Hons), L.L.B., and L.L.M. The institute has been ranked consistently in the upper edge of top ranking business schools in various nation-wide surveys carried out by the leading rating agencies. The achievement of the institute in the short span of 25 years of its existence has been widely appreciated. PIMR is also a recognized research center since 1996 with 53 Ph.D. guides, 97 Ph.D. registered scholars, and till date, 99 research scholars have already been awarded with Ph.D. degree. It offers state-of-the-art infrastructure with Wi-Fi enabled campus and one of the best libraries with large number of books, journals, magazines, and e-journals of national and international repute. Every year, the institute invites top-notch speakers, industry leaders, and academic

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experts to interact with the students and guide them to be good leaders and excel in their academic and career. It has established a Management Lab where students provide research, consultancy to organizations. The institute has a state of the art Incubation Centre supported by Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog, Govt. of India to promote entrepreneurship.

India- 2018 by India Today e. Brand Impact Magazine awarded “Academic Excellence among Management Institutes in Central India – 2017-18” to the Prestige Institute of Management and Research f. Competition Success Review listed Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore as an “Institute of Excellence – 2018”

The Success Saga Collaborative Endeavors Throughout its journey of imparting exceptional educational and infrastructural facilities, PIMR has achieved numerous laurels. Some of its noteworthy accomplishments include: a. Ranked #28 in India by Chronicle B-school Survey- 2019 b. Centre for Education Growth and Research awarded “Best Private Management College in India - 2018” to the Prestige Institute of Management and Research c. Listed in A+ category institute in India, Ranked #10 Top 10 Institute in India in Quality of Intellectuals by Chronicle B-School Survey d. Ranked #44 among All India Private B-Schools in

The institute has collaborated with various organizations to ensure academic and infrastructural excellence. PIMR has signed MOUs with 9 international universities namely, Poltava University, Ukraine; Mississippi College, Mississippi University, U.S.A., London School of Business and Finance, Singapore; SIAM University, Thailand; American Latin University, Argentina; University of Algeria, Algeria; Munich Business School, Munich, Germany; Federal Polytechnic, OKO ANAMBRA State, Nigeria; and Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia, for student and faculty exchange program. The institute has also signed MOUs with AISEC for providing foreign internship to the students; and with ASPIRE for enhancing personality and presentation skills of the students. T R

Astute Leadership

Dr. Yogeshwari Phatak Director

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Dr. Yogeshwari Phatak has been associated with PIMR, Indore since November 1, 1994. She took over as the Director on November 1, 2008. Dr. Yogeshwari was nominated by ICICI to attend a 10 days Wealth Management extensive training program organized at Pattaya, Thailand. With a presentation of research papers in the area of finance and education, she has attended numerous national and international conferences. Furthermore, Yogeshwari has to her credit more than 50 research papers in international journals and books. In the year 2018, she was awarded “Education Leadership Award” by Dewang Mehta National Education Awards (Regional Round) in 26th Business School Affaire. She has been nominated on Asia’s Who’s Who - Men & Women of Achievement, Rifacimento International consecutively for the last four years.

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emory is the foundation of enhancing learning, both in the classroom and beyond. It can easily be stated that students with good memory can perform well in school, excel in examinations, and achieve better grades. However, one thing to note here is that no one is born with sharp memory skills; they have to hone these skills with time. The more they utilize these skills, the better their memory gets. Like any other skill, constant practice enhances brain functioning. For boosting their memory, parents should make sure that their ward is regularly working on their memorization muscles.

Improving Memory for Better Outcomes Enhancing memory can help students to perform well in academics and various other co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Various strategies can be used to improve students’ short-term and long-term memory. Constantly exercising the brain can ignite innovation and assist the students in exploring their boundaries for better academic outcomes. The below mentioned strategies can play an important role in boosting a child's memory power. Asking Questions

Types of Memory Effective memory can be divided into two parts, namely short-term memory and long-term memory. Students can process and recall new information with the help of short-term memory. It assists them to tackle the task at hand. This information is then transferred to long-term memory, which helps students to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Many students struggle with memory, because of which they face difficulty in organizing and extracting meaningful information out of a topic. This may result in children falling behind and facing problems related to academics.

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In order to remember the study material, students should first understand the subject. Parents and teachers should encourage students to develop curiosity and ask questions, which would help them to develop a better comprehension of the subject. It will also help them to think critically and develop problem-solving skills. Combining Learning with Rhymes and Songs Parents can help their children to make a rhyme, poem, or song from the information they are learning. Music and patterns enables quicker grasping and retention of information. Hence, with proper implementation, songs and

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rhymes can help students to enhance their memory and recall. Transforming Learning into an Exciting Experience It is of utmost importance that students do not take education as a burden. Rather, they should picture it as an opportunity to explore many new things. A child's learning enthusiasm can be encouraged by taking a trip to the library, visiting museums, or watching educative videos, which can bear better results. Developing the students' interest in the subject they are studying can help them to learn things easily in the future. Encouraging Active Learning Parents should regularly discuss with their children about different topics related to their curriculum. This will encourage students to actively participate in their studies and will help them to retain information for a longer period of time. As a result, students will be able to recall important topics during examinations, which, in turn, will help them to develop critical thinking skills while improving memory power. Visual Aid can be Helpful Pictures, videos, graphics, and so on ignite interest about studies among students. This can help them to learn new information effectively. Creating interesting study exercises with small flash cards that include images, texts, and numbers can help in enhancing students' memory, and encourage them to participate actively in studies. Using Real Life Examples Explaining a topic by taking examples from real life can help students to understand better. Parents and teachers should ask children to explain a topic by creating their own real-life examples based on their personal experiences. This will help them to easily process and retain the information, and will help students to personally connect with the subject matter. Creating Mind Maps

study material. This will make room for developing various ideas and to figure out how they relate to each other. Embracing the Multisensory Experience A multisensory approach can help students to enhance their memory manifolds. They can engage their senses to enhance the study experience. Reading aloud, having conversations, listening to podcasts, watching videos and images, and using other props can help them gather new information and retain old information. Listing the Keywords Students can make a list of various words, which can help them to build associations with various concepts related to their studies. Creating distinct associations will be helpful, as they will help students to remember the concepts easily. Inculcating Presentation Skills Parents and teachers can ask the students to explain the topic that they have studied. After the session, they can review the performance and explain where the student was lacking. This will test their cognition and retention skills. Moreover, teachers can ask the students to make classroom presentations on a selected topic, and then assess their performance based on the presentation. This will not only help in enhancing memory, but will also boost students' confidence to speak in public. Fragmenting Information Information in small amounts is easier to understand and retain rather than tackling a huge amount at once. For better outcomes, students can start with small and easier topics, and then move ahead with the difficult ones. Parents can help their children to organize study materials as per headings, lists, colors, and so on, so that it becomes easier for them to recall later. Enhancement of memory is essential for mental and physical development of students. It has numerous academic implications and plays an important role in an individual's academic and career development. The above mentioned strategies can work wonders if implemented properly, and can reap transformational outcomes. T R

Students can create mind maps which will help them to connect between words and topics. It will enable them to actively engage and develop a deeper understanding of the

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SVPS College of Engineering (COE) is a premier institute, which imparts exceptional engineering education.It is backed by governing apex bodies like AICTE, NBA, NAAC, and North Maharashtra University,which approves, accredits, and affiliates the college, respectively. The SSVPS Sanstha, in the era of industrial and rapid technological development and seeking the need for an institution in a remote location, decided to build an Engineering & Polytechnic College. After formation, perceiving the emerging demands in industries in the era of Globalization, the institute launched Post Graduate programs in Management and Engineering. With 30 Years of success in Engineering education, the college comprises 22 well furnished, 54 well equipped modern practical labs, six audio-video enabled seminar halls,one theatrical auditorium, gymkhana, cricket, hockey, football & volleyball grounds. It also has boys and girls hostel with 150 and 100 intakes, respectively.For the overall development of students, the college regularly carries out Spandan (annual social gathering), NICE (nurturing intelligence of curious engineers), various sports competition, industrial tours & elocution competitions, etc. Along with all these facilities, SSVPS COE’s proven track

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Expanding the Horizons of Technical Knowledge To develop technocrats with awareness of socio-economic needs for sustainable growth

of academic excellence with university toppers, excellent academic result percentage in the geographical region,outstanding placements, and satisfied parents speaks to the value of education that the college provides. More than Just a Traditional College Being in one of the backward areas of North Maharashtra region, the college came across various predicaments like lack of communication skills, interpersonal communication, stage daring, English speaking, etc. To surpass these, the college runs various student-centric programs wherein students learn and excel in all the areas so that they are employable and up to the mark. Soft skills development workshops are arranged twice in the year in association with the top training agencies, and expert lectures from corporates are also organized. Student-Oriented Skill Programs The college pays special attention to the development of technical skills of the students. To accomplish the same, the college has formed technical skill enhancement program

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with renowned training institutes. Further, it has introduced a facility wherein students can suggestand enroll in industry-ready technical courses. These efforts of the college always pay off and students come out with better opportunities in the placement drives. The personnel on the opposite end, who run these drives, are more than satisfied by the efforts that the college has put forth. Furthermore, to keep everyone on the same length, the college, irrespective of the department, conducts courses like Creo, Automation, Angular Js,Plc&Scada, Software Testing, Solid Works, Primevera, Advance Excel etc. Wide Spectrum of Placements According to the college, a Training and Placement Cell plays a vital role in any institute. Hence, the college has formed a separate full-fledged Training & Placement Department accompanied by ample manpower and infrastructure. It focuses on placements, which are centered on creating new approaches to attract the best from the industry to the campus. SSVPS trains and fabricates industry-ready pupils using the following facilities: • An auditorium • Conference hall and personal interview rooms • Well-equipped seminar halls • Facility to conduct manual and online test • Wireless internet connectivity

Scholars of SSVPS are groomed in their discipline with a broader mindset and are equipped with correct English spoken and soft skills. The number of students placed in respectable industry jobs accounts for SSVPS’s training cell. In the last two years, the college has successfully placed more than 130 students in stellar companies such as Tata Consultancy Service, Tech Mahindra, Syntel, Wipro, Honda, Bosch, Accenture, Just dial, and many more. While talking about the future of the graduates, the college states, “We believe that the success achieved with ethics is important in life. We are very much confident that our students will make a significant impact on their future organizations”. The training and placement team at SSVPS is headed by a resilient personality Dr. Sanjeev Jain who proactively communicates with the corporate world & the various agencies. He also maintains a thick bond with the alumni of the college. He is well supported by the T&P officer Mr. Vinchurkar, Training Incharge, Departmental coordinators, Assistant staff, technical support staff, and student representatives. Scholars from all branches are involved in the placement activities with the T&P department coordinator. Consequently, this makes them a part of the process and helps in inducing responsibility and confidence. Ultimately, the college’s efforts with respect to student’s placements prepare them to be a valuable asset in whichever organization they might join in their future. T R

About the Principal A dynamic personality, Dr. Hitendra Patil, having a vast experience of 27 years of teaching and administration leads SSVPS as its Principal. He comes from a computer engineering background and has a great network of friends and academicians. Under his leadership, the institute has developed and maintained an effective educational program within the campus.He strives to create a climate, which fosters student and teacher growth. In fulfilling this role, he follows the AICTE, UGC, DTE, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological university and college management Policies.

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Dr. Hitendra has represented and led the college for NBA, NAAC and at various university and government bodies. Further, he has formed an administrative team, which fulfills and supports the college in meeting the overall objective and needs of members and students of the college.

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ituated in Noida, UP, The Design Village (TDV) is a premier center of institute, studios, associations, industries, and faculty, collaborating for educational and research outcomes. After years of thorough research, the institution has filtered down a curriculum, which is designed in a way that instigates among the students a sense to develop the power of conceptualization of ideas and its execution. The institute believes that one must investigate what impact a design will have. Therefore, students at TDV learn - how to vision that dream, to understand the future, and how to take responsibility for shaping world. It allows students the opportunity be non-silo designers who can impact and change the world through design in any and every medium imaginable, echoing the ethos that a good designer can design anything. It nurtures and educates individuals by focusing on various fields of design. The institute is situated in an abandoned catechu making factory, which has been renovated for imparting design education. The institute aims to inspire and evoke curiosity by sheer simplicity of its aesthetics and ethics of adaptive reuse. It is a space to enlighten minds, break stereotypes – a place to create yet make mistakes, to learn, and unlearn. Promoting Academic Development The curriculum of TDV is designed in such a way that over the course of four years, a student becomes aware of themselves and their values. Education at TDV is based on certain beliefs that drive the pedagogy –

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Sculpting the Future of Curricular & Career Excellence The institute believes in impact through design and life through design. 1. Intrinsic motivation - TDV believes that education is successful when motivation to learn is intrinsic: when students understand why they are learning what they are learning, how it matters to them and eventually to defend what they stand for. 2. Personal Responsibility - Education encompasses the following tasks - learning to learn, learning to dream and learning to do - the TDV way, by taking personal responsibility for one’s learning journey. 3. Lifetime learning – TDV is of the opinion that the villagers are learners for life. Learning and teaching is shared among students and teachers. 4. Mentors - Teachers and course leaders at TDV act as mentors and catalysts for the students. ‘Villaging’ activities aim at personal development, with the goal to build the TDV community and oneself. Villagers have to retrieve design projects from the ‘Task box’ where everything is based on reality. Additionally, there are ‘Baskets’ that contain clusters of courses characterized by a common theme, discipline, or learning objective. Focus on Personality Development The institute includes villaging as a part of the curriculum

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and credits, which instills various qualities of awareness, compassion, courage, and perseverance among the students. It also refers to all activities undertaken for self-development and learning, along with participating in evolving and maintaining the village itself. It includes activities like the international semester, the design travel expeditions, introspection, reflection as well as community work for the country and the design village. Major Accomplishments and Collaborations TDV has achieved numerous accolades for its dedicated endeavors. Some of its major awards and initiatives include: • Winner, Best Institutional Interiors, Forbes Design Award 2019 • Winner, Best Institutional Design, Indian Building Congress 2018 • Featured in Creative Indians, Season 8, Netflix 2018 • Knowledge partner for Curriculum Design, Anant National University 2017 • Finalist, Best Institutional Interiors, NDTV Award 2017 • Author signing booth Design, Jaipur Literature Festival, 2017 • Diwali Installation, Select Citywalk Mall, 2015

Students are expected to attend this semester in France, as part of the international class at LEDDNA. Moreover, TDV has joined with Domaine de Boisbuchet and Dtours India for offering an international summer school to its students. Career Development of Students TDV prepares students for the industry through its real life projects included in the Task Box. Throughout their learning journey, students work multiple design projects. It also provides internships to provide real-life understanding of the design profession. Moreover, its network of promoters and supporters provide students a gamut of opportunities. It offers internship and placement opportunities in companies like Studio Archohm; JCBL; Caya Constructs; Design Factory India; Shades of India; and many more. Towards a Future of Endless Possibilities The institute marches ahead with the focus on explaining their philosophy and mentality to the outside world –parents, the industry, and the government. They intend to showcase the world that designers are not only producers of objects, but change makers as well. As such, they are spearheading towards their long term goal to build a global design village. T R

The institute has partnered with L’école De Design Nantes Atlantique, France for its International Semester.

Sourabh Gupta Co-founder

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Percipient Leadership The three luminaries, Sourabh Gupta, Co-founder & Academic Dean, Navneet Garg, Co-founder & Industry Dean, and Rishi Aggarwal, the Co-founder lead TDV. With over 12 years of experience in architecture and urban design, Sourabh is renowned for his capabilities in conceptualizing, designing, and detailing. Navneet is the CEO and Co-Founder of CAYA Constructs. He has also been the Chief Operating Officer- Water Business of Vestergaard Frandsen. As the Co-Founder, Rishi has also given his best efforts towards the development of the institute.

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leep, learning, and memory are complicated and interconnected phenomena, which are very important for the mental development of any individual. Various studies suggest that adequate sleep and rest enhances our learning and memory, and ensures proper functioning of the body. On the other hand, if an individual chooses not to sleep properly, their concentration levels will be severely aected, which, in turn, will lead to ineďŹƒciency in learning. Moreover, sleep assists in consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information. The mechanisms of sleep, learning, and memory are described in terms of three functions namely acquisition, consolidation, and recalling. Acquisition introduces new information to the brain; consolidation is the process by which the memory becomes stable; and the ability to access information after it has been stored is called recalling. Each of these mechanisms play a crucial role in proper memory functioning. Research suggests that acquisition and recall occur only when a person is awake, while memory consolidation takes place while we are asleep. It is the outcome of the strengthening the neural

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connections that form our memories. Researchers are of the opinion that particular types of memories are formed due to specific characteristics of brainwaves during different stages of sleep. Stages of Sleep and Memory Types New learning situations lead to the formation of different types of memory. Scientists are conducting researches to figure out if there is a relationship between the consolidation of different types of memories and the various stages of sleep. They conducted research on sleep and memory, which focused on declarative memory, that is, the knowledge of fact-based information. Another research study saw individuals engaged in an intensive language course, have increased rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep). It is the stage of sleep where people dream more frequently. Scientists are of the opinion that this stage assists in acquisition of learned material. Studies have also suggested that REM sleep is involved in declarative memory processes in case the information is complex and emotionally charged. Many researchers believe that slow-wave sleep (SWS), a deep, restorative sleep, is also very important in declarative memory, as it processes and consolidates newly acquired information. By sleeping adequately, an individual can enhance the ability to learn new tasks that require motor coordination and performance. Adequate amount of sleep also has its impact on procedural memory (how to do something, like riding a bicycle or playing a flute). Additionally, REM sleep is also crucial in the consolidation of procedural memory. Other aspects of sleep also come into play: lighter stages of sleep influences motor learning, and the amount and timing of SWS and REM sleep impacts certain types of visual learning.

Sleep Deprivation Affects Learning and Performance The lack of sleep also has its effects on learning and cognition. When sleep deprived, it becomes difficult to focus on the work at hand, which creates hindrance in receiving information. Inadequate sleep provides no room for rest to overworked neurons. As a result, they can no longer function to coordinate information properly, which, in turn, reduces our ability to access previously learned information. Moreover, our interpretation of events may be negatively affected and our judgment will also be impaired. It will be difficult to make sound decisions, as we can no longer assess the situation properly, plan accordingly, and come up with a viable solution. Less sleep may lead to chronic tiredness and fatigue, which may eventually lead to poor performance by individuals.

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Due to improper rest to the body and mind, neurons do not function optimally, the muscles do not get sufficient rest, and the body's organ systems are not coordinated. This may even lead to lapses in focus, accidents, and injuries. Our mood is also influenced by poor-quality sleep, which, in turn, affects learning. Mood alterations create hindrances in acquiring new information and eventually recollecting the same. Chronic sleep deprivation affects different people differently. But, one should always remember that a good night's rest is crucial for enhancing memory and learning. Short Naps can be Helpful Taking short naps can give an individual the much needed reprieve from hard work and stress. Some might consider taking short naps as a sign of laziness, but they must know that even during this moment of rest, the brain is working hard. Naps provide us with many advantages like: making up for the debt of remaining awake till late night during exams, preparing for upcoming loss of sleep, or to conserve energy for carrying out challenging tasks. It has also been found that napping boosts creativity. It allows forming connections between related items and promotes the abstraction of embedded rules. Also, naps integrate common and learned items, and facilitate the integration of new and old information. They nurture major transformations in the brain, which create room for more flexible use of learned information that assists in future decision making. Naps also boost our mood and prepare us to emotionally react to the world in a better world. Sometimes we feel too tired which brings along a sense of crankiness. As a result, we develop a negative viewpoint about everything we do or come across. A short daytime nap, especially with REM sleep, can be instrumental in reducing negativity, and promote a happier perspective. In spite of the various advantages of daytime napping, there are certain aspects people should be careful about. One may feel groggy or disoriented while waking from deep REM or SWS. However, this feeling, known as sleep inertia, will pass within 30 minutes. Moreover, napping till late in the afternoon may disrupt normal overnight sleep. Hence, one should make sure not to over extend their afternoon nap. It is beneficial to incorporate napping into the daily routine. However, if this is not possible, one can also reap the benefits of occasional naps. Proper sleep and rest is essential for mental and physical development of people. It rejuvenates our mind and body, and prepares us to take on difficult challenges. On the other hand, sleep deprivation leads to lack of concentration and reduces the ability to learn. Hence, keeping the above mentioned implications in mind, people should spend considerable amount of time in sleeping and short naps. T R

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