MANIPUR SCHOLARSHIP
Royal Global University launches 'Hope for Manipur Scholarship' for violence-affected students
The Hope for Manipur Scholarship by Royal Global University aids students affected by violence, creating a safe educational environment for their brighter future.
South Korea could be the next big study abroad destination
South Korea's popularity in India is growing, driven by its diverse cultural appeal and increasing interest from Indian students. Scholarships from the South Korean government and universities attract international students. The country is becoming a favorable destination for businesses due to regulatory advantages.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and 4 other govt schemes for your daughter
There are several schemes — investment options and other incentives — that the central government and the state governments offer for children, especially daughters. Here are five government schemes for a girl child
Quest for safe future keeps Manipur students away from home during Durga Puja
A group of Manipuri students studying in Assam's Jorhat have been unable to return home for the Durga Puja festival due to safety concerns and lack of financial resources. The students fear violence in their home state, where ethnic strife has been ongoing for months. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals - Nagas and Kukis - constitute little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts.
'Failure of states to release funds blocks post matric scholarship of SC students'
The ministry of social justice and empowerment had earmarked Rs 5,660 crore in the current financial year targeting 6.615 million students under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students, a centrally-sponsored scheme in place since 1944 to provide financial assistance to pursue post matric education.
Women voting in Gujarat slips; it's better in various other states
The female voter turnout was as high as 69.52% in the 2012 assembly polls, slid to 66.11% in 2017 and has dropped to 61.75% in the 2022 assembly polls, as per data gathered from the Election Commission's Gujarat machinery. Totally, 61.75% women voted in the Gujarat polls vis a vis 66.74% men.
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'Constant upskill is a must': Coursera CCO reveals pandemic pushed more women to take on new courses
Dr Betty Vandenbosch said Indian women show a balanced investment in human & digital skills.
Need to give football players the right exposure: Baichung Bhutia
"The football scenario in India is changing quite a lot and the opportunities are much more. We need to make sure that the players are given the right exposure," Bhutia told PTI at the sidelines of the inauguration of the Baichung Bhutia Football School (BBFS) here at the Assam Riffles Public School.
BJP promises free scooters for female college students, Rs 100cr start-up fund in Manipur manifesto
"Free scooty will be given to all meritorious college-going girls to empower the women of the state," Nadda said, quoting the manifesto.
YouTube hack hits Indian crypto firms; Budget wish lists for crypto, fintech
The YouTube accounts of various Indian crypto companies including CoinDCX, CoinSwitch Kuber, WazirX and Unocoin were among those compromised in a worldwide hack on Monday morning.
Centre seeks poll panel go-ahead to release Rs 200-crore SC scholarships
This is the first of the Centre's 'references' to the poll panel amid the model code of conduct that has kicked in with respect to elections in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.
View: Watching television cannot remain our favourite sport
Many of the 127-member squad that is doing India proud in Tokyo come from sections of society that are not, well, privileged and have chosen sports that do not have the cachet of cricket.
Times face-off: Should those fleeing repression in Myanmar be sent back?
The refugee issue is a complex one as it involves serious security issues as well. Our Northeast already faces great economic challenges because geography has hindered its development and economic integration with the rest of the country.
A N Jha is the new Finance Secretary
Fifty-nine-year old Ajay Narayan Jha, is a 1982-batch IAS officer of Manipur Tripura cadre.
How Rang De is using crowdsourcing to make micro loans cheaper
Rang De provides cheap microcredit to low-income households at low interest rates, whereby lenders can choose a borrower and contribute to his or her needs - in part or full - in multiples of Rs 100.
There is no dearth of funds for sports: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
The Sports and Youth Affairs Minister spoke to ET about the government’s two-pronged approach to sports — nurture top sports talent and find untapped sports stars at the grassroots.
IT systems of 7 north eastern states integrated with Public Financial Management System
The PFMS tracks fund disbursement and ensures that state treasuries are integrated with the Centre to ensure money is send as and when required.
Trinamool Congress eyes 2012 repeat performance in Manipur
In the 2012 Assembly poll, the TMC had bagged seven seats, but later all of its MLAs switched sides joining either the Congress or the BJP.
Education, jobs top on Minority Affairs Ministry list in 2017
Naqvi referred to another information campaign, the 'Cashless Chaupal', the Ministry undertook recently to connect minorities with cashless economic system.
A Super 30 for law: How IDIA, a nonprofit, is helping poor students enter India's elite law schools
Both NLU and NLSIU in Bengaluru give a full fee waiver to IDIA scholars while students at other law universities are financed by donors, mainly other lawyers, such as Zia Mody.
Jews in Maharashtra to get minority status: Devendra Fadnavis
The move, which was announced by then Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister Eknath Khadse, is expected to make life easier for members of the community in the state.
25 lakh children with special needs enrolled in schools: Govt
Over 25 lakh children with special needs are enrolled in schools and another over 2 lakh who have "profound" special needs are covered under home-based education system
PM Narendra Modi voices concern at perceived indifference to ex-servicemen issues
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that PRAGATI was speeding up decision-making processes in vital projects and important areas of governance.
The Northeast challenge for PM Narendra Modi
For Narendra Modi, handling the Northeast is an uphill and a challenging task but the test will start once he starts tackling AFSPA, boundary disputes etc.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 10-day Hornbill festival in Nagaland
Dressed in traditional attire, Modi played to the galleries when said “Kukna Lim”, meaning Victory to Nagaland, amidst rapturous applause from the audience.
Will someone in India kick off the ice bucket challenge for funding nation's problems?
Someone donates an amount to ALS research once he takes up the challenge. He donates a larger amount if, like Barack Obama, he doesn’t wet himself.
Indian football: Women increasingly taking to the game; but many giving it up for higher studies
Not just schools and national teams, football is now finding takers as a fitness and leisure activity among India's urban women.
Reliance Foundation gives scholarships to students
The Reliance Foundation today gave scholarships to 393 students, including 111 differently-abled, to pursue undergraduate studies.
Institutes offer skills training to youth in Naxal affected areas
The militants were trained in soft skills and vocational modules in cell phone, airconditioner and refrigerator repair, computer skills and electrical works.
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