March 26, 2023
G-20 Higher Educators Forum
— India’s Foreign and Education Ministers to Participate in World Universities Summit
Sonipat, India, March 24, 2023 — O.P. Jindal Global University announced that India’s Foreign and Education Ministers would participate in the upcoming G-20 Higher Educators Forum’s “Universities of the Future” Summit. The Theme of the Virtual Summit is Building Institutional Resilience, Social Responsibility & Community Impact in G 20 Countries.
The Chief Guest, V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, will deliver the Inaugural Address. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, Government of India, will give the Valedictory address.
The five-day Summit, which starts on March 27, 2023, will bring together 160 national and international participants from all G20 countries across six continents and will involve the following:
- 100 universities
- 160 university leaders
- 30 plus thematic sessions
- Three keynote addresses
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor O. P. Jindal Global University, will deliver the welcome address. Professor (Dr.) Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, will give a special address.
Announcing the inauguration of the World Universities Summit, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar said, “It is a rare occasion for such a high-level gathering of globally recognized academics and educational experts from G20 countries to come together to discuss issues that directly impact the future of education. As part of the five-day conference, we will discuss and analyze higher education’s needs, challenges, and requirements across renowned institutions of G20 countries. Under India’s presidency of the G20, we endeavor to contribute towards cooperation, collaboration, and the development of higher education partnerships. Our sessions will address key issues, aim to find solutions, and build a new educational foundation amongst countries comprising the G20 group.”
As part of the 30 thematic sessions, there will be several particular addresses and discussions on important themes, some of which include high-level talks on topics like:
India’s Aspiration to Build World-Class Universities: A Reality Check. Professor (Dr.) Philip G. Altbach, Founding Director & Research Professor Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA and Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar. Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, India, will conduct this session.
No Room Of One’s Own: Redefining Work-Life Balance in A Post-Pandemic World, conducted with Professor (Dr.) Victoria Jones, Senior International Officer, University of California, Irvine, United States of America;
A keynote address and discussion Building World Class Universities In India: One Rank at A Time, By Dr. Ashwin Fernandes Regional Director - Mena & South Asia, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), India;
Building World-Class Universities: The American Imagination For Higher Education, by Professor Peter H. Schuck, Simeon E. Baldwin Professor Emeritus of Law, Yale Law School, Yale University, USA, and Dr. Geoffrey M. Cox, Senior Associate Dean, Finance & Administration, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, USA.
Other sessions have themes that include:
Being Glocal: University as a Site of Local Innovation & Meaningful Community Engagement;
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Universities Promoting Equality & Nurturing Future Women Leaders;
Academic Freedom & Democratic Leadership: Autonomy versus Accountability;
Holistic Higher Education: Role of Interdisciplinary Studies in Overcoming Challenges of the 21st Century
Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Dean and Director, Jindal Global Centre for Studies, O. P. Jindal Global University, said that the Summit was an opportunity for India’s cooperation with the world as part of its spiritual and abiding theme of building global relationships. “There will be a special session on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Values Of Global Citizenship & Role Of Higher Education Institutions with Professor (Dr.) Kim Brooks, Provost & Vice President, Academic, Dalhousie University, Canada, Professor (Dr.) Lucas S. Grosman, Rector, University of San Andres, Argentina, Professor (Dr.) Samantha Kelley, Associate Director, Global Programs, Temple University, United States of America, and Professor (Dr.) Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President, International, Engagement & Service, Kings College, London, United Kingdom, amongst others.”
In an unprecedented gathering of leading educational leaders from G20 countries, there will be participation from luminaries like
- Mr. Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Times Higher Education, United Kingdom,
- Professor (Dr.) Paul Flather, Former Secretary-General Europaeum & Fellow, Mansfield College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom,
- Professor Ian Johnstone, Professor, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA
- Dr. David Kennedy, Dean, Digital Education, Newcastle University,
- Professor Suparto Suparto, Assistant Rector, International Relations, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia,
- Professor (Dr.) John Dewar Ao, Vice Chancellor, La Trobe University, Australia,
- Dr. Luis Enrique Palafox Maestre, President, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico,
- Professor (Dr.) Kathy Hogarth, Associate Vice President, Global Strategy, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada,
- Professor (Dr.) Miki Sugimura, Professor, Department of Education, Sophia University, Japan,
- Professor Eduardo M. Peñalver, President of Seattle University, USA,
- Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice Chancellor, University of Southampton, United Kingdom,
- Professor (Dr.) Wilma Vialle, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global University of Wollongong, Australia,
- Professor (Dr.) Matthias Middell, Vice Rector, Internationalisation, Leipzig University, Germany,
- Dr. Damiano Pinnacchio, International Relations Affairs, University of Rome Tor, Vergata, Italy,
- Professor (Dr.) Vera Zabotkina, Russian State University for the Humanities, Russia,
- Professor (Dr.) Fady Fadel, Chancellor, American Business School of Paris, France,
- Professor Paul Dangerfield, President & Vice-Chancellor, Capilano University, Canada,
- Professor (Dr.) M. Sondan D. Feyiz, Rector, Kadir Has University, Turkey
Academics from all G20 nations will participate in the Summit.
Source: O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India
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March 25, 2023
Panjab University Chandigarh is looking for a new Vice-Chancellor.
— UPDATED —
Chandigarh, India, March 20, 2023 — Panjab University, Chandigarh, listed by UGC as a “State University” under “Chandigarh,” is seeking a new Vice-Chancellor. So, on February 25, 2023, it released an “Internal Advertisement” for that post per the instructions from the Secretariat of the Vice-President of India, who is the University’s Chancellor.
Its previous Vice-Chancellor had resigned after several authentic reports of diverse underhand malpractices thriving in the academic institution appeared in the media and severely tarnished its image. Earlier, the prominent members of its Governing Body (Senate), the Panjab University Teachers’ Association, and a Students Organization had filed separate complaints with the Higher Authorities, including the Local Police, Central Vigilance Commission, and the Chancellor’s Office in New Delhi.
Additional Particulars:
Panjab University, Chandigarh, is an offshoot of Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.
It does not have NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) Accreditation.
It survives on an Annual Grant from the University Grants Commission.
A lady, hailed as its First Officiating Woman Vice-Chancellor, is successfully leading it, making its fans and well-wishers look forward to and believe that the coming Vice-Chancellor, too, would be a Woman!
Panjab University has not designated a regular Registrar since 2018. The previous VC (the one who resigned) had appointed the current Registrar on an ad-hoc basis. The institution is yet to complete the Registrar’s selection initiated through an Internal Advertisement issued last year.
Sources: Panjab University, UGC, NAAC, Agencies
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March 24, 2023
Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit Completes its 50th Edition.
— Its 10th Season, 2022-23, ends at Delhi NCR.
Photo: Legends Cup Winners, 2022-23.
NEW DELHI, March 24, 2023 — The 10th Season of India’s biggest Obstacle race - The Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit, hosted by Volano Entertainment Pvt Ltd - culminated in a spectacular finale on Sunday in Noida. Since its inception almost a decade ago, The Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit Races have attracted athletes and thrill-seekers alike. Proclaimed to be the Toughest Race in Asia, the Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit Legends Cup winners have been army personnel, fitness trainers, and professionals with an affinity for personal fitness.
The current Season, the 1st post-pandemic, saw a remarkable return of over 35,000 devil slayers to the course. They ran 5 km and overcame 15 military-style obstacles across an 8-city rollout.
Known for offering the biggest prize in amateur sports, The Legends Cup category of participation sees enthusiasts run across every city of the season to try and get a podium finish which gives them points. At the end of the Season, the male and female athletes can win a brand new Maruti Suzuki Swift Car. This year’s competition was fierce, and the victorious participants were Zahabiya Merchant from Mumbai in the Women’s category and retired soldier Sukhchain Singh from Hisar in the Men’s category. Remarkably this is Sukhchain’s second win. He previously competed in 2018-19 and had already won the top spot and a car for himself.
Speaking at the finale of the Season, Adnan Adeeb, Founder of the property, had this to say: “I am very emotional as we celebrate the 50th edition milestone, and I wish to dedicate this Season of the Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit races to the never die spirit of this great growing tribe of Devilslayers who are all now determined than ever before to raise the bar of their personal fitness goals and compete to win because, to them and us, life is no longer a spectator sport.
In the last ten years, hosting participants from over 800 cities and 30 countries has been a privilege. And now, as we celebrate a massive 50th edition at the end of our 10th Season, I am grateful and feel truly blessed to have received support from partners, participants, and the incredible tribe of devil slayers. My most enormous thanks to Maruti Suzuki for their continued belief in Devil’s Circuit. Together we will make this property soar to higher skies.”
Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, echoed a similar thought, “We find tremendous synergies between Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit and the brand Swift. Designed to appeal to the young and vibrant India, Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit builds oneness and camaraderie among participants. Brand Swift also has a cult following among the youth owing to its sporty design and powerful performance. It provides an adrenaline rush with its driving dynamics & is perfect for those who want to push their limits and experience the thrill of the road, no matter what terrain they’re on, whether long, curvy, or rough. Hence the Swift resonates perfectly with the Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit, pushing participants to ‘Be Limitless.’”
Maruti Suzuki Devils Circuit encourages camaraderie between runners as they tackle a running track interspersed with military-style obstacles, including high warped walls, barbed wire, and ice.
The competition has a grand prize of a brand new Maruti Suzuki Swift in both Male and Female competitive participation categories.
Source: Volano Entertainment Pvt Ltd
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March 23, 2023
American Association of University Administrators appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer.
Philadelphia, Pa, March 22, 2023 — American Association of University Administrators (AAUA), currently based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, has chosen Dean Hoke of Bloomington, Indiana, to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is effective July 1. The current President & CEO, Dan L. King, has been operating in that position for the last nineteen years.
A highly successful and internationally recognized higher education administrator, Mr. Hoke was first affiliated with the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates in 2009 as Head of Marketing and Institutional Development. He followed that experience with four years at Khalifa University with the UAE Advanced Network for Research and Education. In 2014 he became Co-Founder of a new educational management consulting firm, Edu Alliance Ltd., based in the UAE. Edu Alliance Group opened its US office in Bloomington three years later with Mr. Hoke as the Managing Partner.
Mr. Hoke has extensive experience in higher education, marketing, communications, and e-Learning. He has held many senior higher education administrative positions; and co-founded the Connected Learning Network, a provider of online educational services for educational institutions. In broadcasting, Mr. Hoke served as an executive and CEO of four public broadcasting stations and executive vice president of a cable network. He serves on the Advisory Board of the School of Education of Franklin University in Ohio and is a member of the Advisory Board of Higher Education Digest. He recently served as president-elect for the United States Distance Learning Association and chaired its Global Partnership Committee.
Mr. Hoke currently produces and co-hosts the podcast series “Higher Ed Without Borders.”
When interviewed, Mr. Hoke remarked, “It is a great honor to get selected as the AAUA’s next President and CEO. I am grateful to the Board for their unanimous support and to Dan King, who has led the organization for several years.”
He continued, “AAUA sees a high percentage of administrators leaving the higher education profession. They are frustrated over the lack of opportunities for advancement, work challenges, and readily available professional development. The AAUA board of directors and I will work with our membership to build new and innovative professional development programs and services which will address a higher level of training and increase retention of our higher education administrator colleagues.”
Departing chief executive Dan King remarked, “I had planned to leave my AAUA responsibilities over two years ago, but the COVID pandemic delayed my departure. However, the delay turned out to be fortuitous because, during this time, I developed a closer professional tie with Mr. Hoke and was able to recruit his candidacy for this position. AAUA is ready for a new direction, and Mr. Hoke has the perfect personality, vision, and enthusiasm to lead it to new heights. I look forward to watching the Association improve and grow.”
The American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) is a non-profit professional organization for higher education leaders and administrative personnel in the USA.
Its mission is to develop and advance superior standards for the profession of higher education administration.
Through its policy statements, programs, and services, the Association stresses the responsibility of administrators to demonstrate moral and ethical leadership in exercising all their duties.
Source: AAUA
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March 22, 2023
QS announces World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Top universities in 54 academic disciplines revealed
LONDON, March 22, 2023 — Global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the thirteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, revealing the top universities in 54 academic disciplines, including three brand-new additions: Data Science, Marketing, and History of Art.
QS compiles these rankings by an independent comparative analysis of over 15,700 individual university programs taken by students at 1,594 universities in 93 countries and territories.
This most significant student-oriented subject ranking consists of these indicators:
- Academic and employer reputation based on a global survey of 151,000 academics and 99,000 employers
- Research citations per paper
- H-index (a metric for evaluating the cumulative impact of an author’s scholarly output and performance)
- International research network
The rankings were consulted over 120 million times in 2022 on TopUniversities.com and referenced 117,000 times by media globally.
Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, said: “Our largest-ever subjects rankings provide a deeper understanding of how global higher education excellence is achieved. Sustained targeted investment and international collaboration are key pillars upon which progress can be made. In addition, improving relationships with industry correlates with better employment, research, and innovation outcomes.”
The United States boasts the highest number of top-10 programs (256), followed by the United Kingdom with 145 and Switzerland with 32. US universities lead in 32 subjects, with Harvard ranking first in fourteen and MIT in eleven.
British universities take the top spot in 15 subjects, with the University of Oxford leading in four, while Cambridge, UCL, and the Royal College of Art lead in two each.
ETH Zurich is the top university in continental Europe, achieving number-one spots in three subjects. Furthermore, Switzerland ranks first in four academic disciplines, while The Netherlands leads two and Italy one.
According to H-index, Australia ranks fourth globally for the most ranked subjects and is among the top three most impactful research locations.
China (Mainland) boasts the fifth-highest number of top 50 programs.
India is the second-most improved country in Asia, with its overall performance rising by 17%.
Japan’s systemic decline continues, with 43% of its universities falling down the table while 8% improve.
Canada’s University of Toronto boasts the most “top 50” in subjects globally, with 48.
Universidad de Chile achieves Latin America’s highest rank in Engineering - Mineral & Mining (8th). On the other hand, Brazil is the most represented country in Latin America, with 291 programs and among the top 100 (55), while Mexico has the region’s most “top-20” subjects (3).
South Africa enjoys Africa’s two highest ranks: Mineral & Mining Engineering and Development Studies (both 12th).
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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March 16, 2023
University Grants Commission (UGC) India invites Stakeholder Comments on Draft Guidelines for introducing Courses based on Indian Heritage and Culture.
New Delhi, March 16, 2023 — University Grants Commission (UGC) India has issued the following Public Notice inviting Stakeholder Comments on Draft Guidelines for introducing Courses based on Indian Heritage and Culture.
Source: University Grants Commission (UGC) India
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March 15, 2023
Amritsar is hosting the G20 Education Working Group Meeting.
Photos: Khalsa College Amritsar, Punjab, India. G20 Education Working Group Meetings. March 16, 2023.
Photos: Khalsa College Amritsar, Punjab, India. G20 Education Working Group Exhibition. March 16, 2023. G20 delegates, students & guests visited a technology exhibition where they experienced creative & cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future.
Photo: Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Venue of the G20 Education Working Group Meeting. March 15-17, 2023.
Amritsar, Punjab, India, March 15, 2023 — The Ministry of Education, Government of India, is hosting the 2nd Education Working Group (EdWG) meeting in Amritsar, Punjab, from 15th-17th March 2023. G20 member countries, guest countries & invited organizations (UNESCO, OECD & UNICEF) are participating in the three-day event consisting of seminars/exhibitions and working group sessions.
Khalsa College, Amritsar, in collaboration with IIT Ropar, IISc Bengaluru, IIM Amritsar, and TISS Mumbai, is hosting the seminar on “Strengthening Research and Promoting Innovation through richer Collaboration.” The panel discussion will see participation from France, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Oman, South Africa, UNICEF, China, and UAE.
The Education Ministry will also organize a multimedia exhibition on the sidelines of the seminar. It will provide the participating countries, industries, and academia with a physical format to present the best practices in Research, Innovation, Collaboration, and Partnership. There will be 90+ stalls at the exhibition, with prominent participation from UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, NSDC, NCERT, National Book Trust, Indian Knowledge Systems Division (IKS), and several start-up initiatives. The exhibition will also be open to local institutions, students, academicians, and researchers from 16th-17th March 2023.
The two-day meeting on the 16th -17th of March will provide a platform to deliberate on the four priority areas. They are:
- Ensuring Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, especially in the context of blended learning
- Making Tech-enabled learning more inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative at every level
- Building Capacities and promoting Life-long Learning in the context of the Future of Work
- Strengthening Research and promoting Innovation through rich collaboration and partnerships
The Secretary Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, would chair the meetings. More than 55 delegates from 28 countries are attending the conference and seminar, where they will share their best practices for strengthening Research and Innovation. The outcome document will serve as a guideline for developing numerous educational and employment opportunities. The meetings will also allow participating countries and organizations to strengthen academic cooperation and discuss new collaboration opportunities.
Delegates will attend cultural events and visit the Golden Temple on March 17, 2023.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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March 13, 2023
Academy announces Oscars 2023 Winners: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Best Picture; Brendan Fraser, Best Leading Actor; Michelle Yeoh, Best Leading Actress; Naatu Naatu, Best Original Song.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Deepika Padukone arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Oscar nominee Ana de Armas arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Eva Longoria arrives on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Oscar nominee Florencia Martin arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni arrive on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj arrive on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. N. T. Rama Rao Jr arrives on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Ke Huy Quan poses backstage with the Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role with Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Michelle Yeoh poses backstage with the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose pose backstage with the Oscar for Original Song during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga pose backstage with the Oscar for Documentary Short Film during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 13. 2023 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the Oscar Winners on Sunday, March 12, 2023, via an event held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The pageant was televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
The Academy partnered with the United States Navy/U.S. Naval Air Forces for an unprecedented opening segment at the 95th Oscars, airing live on March 12 on ABC. At the show’s top, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, two aircraft flew 1,000 feet above the ground at 300 knots/345 mph over the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
“Making an incredibly entertaining show was our top priority, and what better way to kick things off than with an unforgettable moment that sets the tone for the whole evening,” said executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner. “A huge thank you to the U.S. Navy for helping execute a once-in-a-lifetime Oscars opening.”
Following are the WINNERS and NOMINEES of the 95th Academy Awards:
• ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
BRENDAN FRASER
Brendan Fraser
NOMINEES
- AUSTIN BUTLER
- COLIN FARRELL
- PAUL MESCAL
- BILL NIGHY
• ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
KE HUY QUAN
Ke Huy Quan
NOMINEES
- BRENDAN GLEESON
- BRIAN TYREE HENRY
- JUDD HIRSCH
- BARRY KEOGHAN
• ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
MICHELLE YEOH
Michelle Yeoh
NOMINEES
- CATE BLANCHETT
- ANA DE ARMAS
- ANDREA RISEBOROUGH
- MICHELLE WILLIAMS
• ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
JAMIE LEE CURTIS
Jamie Lee Curtis
NOMINEES
- ANGELA BASSETT
- HONG CHAU
- KERRY CONDON
- STEPHANIE HSU
• ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
WINNER
GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO
Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley
NOMINEES
- MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
(Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan, and Paul Mezey) - PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
(Joel Crawford and Mark Swift) - THE SEA BEAST
(Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger) - TURNING RED
(Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins)
• CINEMATOGRAPHY
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
James Friend
NOMINEES
- BARDO, FALSE CHRONICLE OF A HANDFUL OF TRUTHS
Darius Khondji - ELVIS
Mandy Walker - EMPIRE OF LIGHT
Roger Deakins - TÁR
Florian Hoffmeister
• COSTUME DESIGN
WINNER
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Ruth Carter
NOMINEES
- BABYLON
Mary Zophres - ELVIS
Catherine Martin - EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Shirley Kurata - MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
Jenny Beavan
• DIRECTING
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
NOMINEES
- THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Martin McDonagh - THE FABELMANS
Steven Spielberg - TÁR
Todd Field - TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Ruben Östlund
• DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
WINNER
NAVALNY
Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller, and Shane Boris
NOMINEES
- ALL THAT BREATHES
Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann and Teddy Leifer - ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED
Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin, and Yoni Golijov - FIRE OF LOVE
Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, and Ina Fichman - A HOUSE MADE OF SPLINTERS
Simon Lereng Wilmont and Monica Hellström
• DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
WINNER
THE ELEPHANT WHISPERERS
Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga
NOMINEES
- HAULOUT
Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev - HOW DO YOU MEASURE A YEAR?
Jay Rosenblatt - THE MARTHA MITCHELL EFFECT
Anne Alvergue and Beth Levison - STRANGER AT THE GATE
Joshua Seftel and Conall Jones
• FILM EDITING
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Paul Rogers
NOMINEES
- THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Mikkel E.G. Nielsen - ELVIS
Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond - TÁR
Monika Willi - TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Eddie Hamilton
• INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Germany
NOMINEES
- ARGENTINA, 1985
Argentina - CLOSE
Belgium - EO
Poland - THE QUIET GIRL
Ireland
• MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
WINNER
THE WHALE
Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Annemarie Bradley
NOMINEES
- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová - THE BATMAN
Naomi Donne, Mike Marino, and Mike Fontaine - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Camille Friend and Joel Harlow - ELVIS
Mark Coulier, Jason Baird, and Aldo Signoretti
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Volker Bertelmann
NOMINEES
- BABYLON
Justin Hurwitz - THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Carter Burwell - EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Son Lux - THE FABELMANS
John Williams
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
WINNER
NAATU NAATU
from RRR; Music by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose
NOMINEES
- APPLAUSE
from Tell It like a Woman; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren - HOLD MY HAND
from Top Gun: Maverick; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga and BloodPop - LIFT ME UP
from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Goransson; Lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler - THIS IS A LIFE
from Everything Everywhere All at Once; Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; Lyric by Ryan Lott and David Byrne
• BEST PICTURE
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang, Producers
NOMINEES
- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Malte Grunert, Producer - AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers - THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, and Martin McDonagh, Producers - ELVIS
Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick, and Schuyler Weiss, Producers - THE FABELMANS
Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner, Producers - TÁR
Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan, and Scott Lambert, Producers - TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison, and Jerry Bruckheimer, Producers - TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Erik Hemmendorff and Philippe Bober, Producers - WOMEN TALKING
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Frances McDormand, Producers
• PRODUCTION DESIGN
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Production Design: Christian M. Goldbeck; Set Decoration: Ernestine Hipper
NOMINEES
- AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
Production Design: Dylan Cole and Ben Procter; Set Decoration: Vanessa Cole - BABYLON
Production Design: Florencia Martin; Set Decoration: Anthony Carlino - ELVIS
Production Design: Catherine Martin and Karen Murphy; Set Decoration: Bev Dunn - THE FABELMANS
Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara
• SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)
WINNER
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX, AND THE HORSE
Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud
NOMINEES
- THE FLYING SAILOR
Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby - ICE MERCHANTS
João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano - MY YEAR OF DICKS
Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon - AN OSTRICH TOLD ME THE WORLD IS FAKE, AND I THINK I BELIEVE IT
Lachlan Pendragon
• SHORT FILM (LIVE-ACTION)
WINNER
AN IRISH GOODBYE
Tom Berkeley and Ross White
NOMINEES
- IVALU
Anders Walter and Rebecca Pruzan - LE PUPILLE
Alice Rohrwacher and Alfonso Cuarón - NIGHT RIDE
Eirik Tveiten and Gaute Lid Larssen - THE RED SUITCASE
Cyrus Neshvad
• SOUND
WINNER
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
NOMINEES
- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte - AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers, and Michael Hedges - THE BATMAN
Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray, and Andy Nelson - ELVIS
David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson, and Michael Keller
• VISUAL EFFECTS
WINNER
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett
NOMINEES
- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank and Kamil Jafar - THE BATMAN
Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands, and Dominic Tuohy - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White, and Dan Sudick - TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson, and Scott R. Fisher
• WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
WOMEN TALKING
Screenplay by Sarah Polley
NOMINEES
- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Screenplay - Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell - GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Written by Rian Johnson - LIVING
Written by Kazuo Ishiguro - TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks
• WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
NOMINEES
- THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Written by Martin McDonagh - THE FABELMANS
Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner - TÁR
Written by Todd Field - TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Written by Ruben Östlund
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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March 9, 2023
Australia's Deakin University will be the first to establish an International Branch Campus in India.
Photo: Deakin University, Australia, will be the first to establish an International Branch Campus in India.
NEW DELHI, March 9, 2023 — Deakin University, Australia, says it has created history by spearheading a pioneering initiative to establish the world’s first-ever international branch campus in India.
“This bold move is a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class higher education to students worldwide while simultaneously elevating Australia’s reputation as a global academic leader. With this groundbreaking initiative, Deakin University will propel its ‘in India, with India, for India’ philosophy of engagement to exciting new territory, support the ongoing development of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and further strengthen the Australia-India education partnership,” an announcement from Deakin said.
At an event in Ahmedabad, Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, lent his distinguished presence to this initiative led by Professor Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University. Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat; Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat; Deakin’s Chancellor John Stanhope AM; Mr. Sudhir Mankad, Chairman of GIFT City; and Ms. Catriona Jackson, CEO of Universities Australia, joined the occasion.
Deakin’s world-class course offerings on campus will initially include the Master of Cyber Security and Master of Business Analytics before expanding to degrees from the faculties of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, and Business and Law.
Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, said, “It gives me enormous pleasure to acknowledge that Deakin University will be the first university to establish a branch campus in India ever. It is quite an achievement! It is an exciting beginning for stronger educational, commercial, and cultural relationships.”
Deakin will operate the international branch campus with the standards and requirements equivalent to those at the home campus in Australia. The courses offered will be identical to what is currently being provided by Deakin in Australia. Students will receive the same standard of higher education as at Deakin in Australia. Academic standards will be based on Deakin’s standards frameworks and manuals and aligned with the national accreditation body in Australia, “Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency” (TEQSA).
Deakin’s commitment to engagement has opened doors for global collaborations and partnerships, and its pioneering efforts have set a benchmark for other institutions to follow.
Source: Deakin University
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March 6, 2023
Chandigarh Welfare Trust celebrates Holi.
More than 5000 Chandigarh Residents from Purvanchal join colorful and environment-friendly Holi celebrations.
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushal Kishore, was the Chief Guest at the event.
CHANDIGARH, India, March 6, 2023 — Holi symbolizes harmony, brotherhood, and unity and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, especially by the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The City of Chandigarh has a significant population belonging to the Purvanchal region. With a mission to make the residents of Chandigarh, who have migrated from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, feel like in a home away from their home, Chandigarh Welfare Trust and Purvanchal Welfare Association Chandigarh organized a Holi Milan Samaroh.
The event’s chief guest was Kaushal Kishore, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Founder Chandigarh Welfare Trust and Chancellor Chandigarh University; Arun Sood, BJP President Chandigarh; Prof. Himani Sood, Senior Vice President Chandigarh University; and Satyadev Pandey, Secretary Purvanchal Welfare Association, were also present. MD Desi Rockstar, Haryanvi Actor and Singer; Nisha Pandey, Bhojpuri Singer; and Neha Yadav, Bhojpuri Singer, set the celebration mood right with their remarkable performances of Bhojpuri songs. About 5000 people attended the Samaroh.
The Secretary of the Purvanchal Welfare Association, Satyadev Pandey, said, “Holi is the most important festival of Purvanchal, which not only adds colors of joy but also celebrates the new crop of the new year. Purvanchal Welfare Association celebrates this festival every year with great enthusiasm, especially for the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar living in Chandigarh. The theme of this year’s Holi Milan Samorah was to promote a chemical-free celebration with flowers and organic colors.”
Addressing the Holi Milan Samaroh, Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “Chandigarh Welfare Trust works seamlessly for the welfare of the residents of Chandigarh, and Holi Milan Samaroh is yet another such effort by the Trust for the people from Purvanchal who have contributed significantly to the progress of City Beautiful. Since Holi symbolizes unity, love, happiness, and victory over evil, let us celebrate it in bright and attractive colors to express our happiness and love towards each other.”
In their colorful outfits, people from Purvanchal danced their hearts out on traditional Bhojpuri beats. The gathering at the Samaroh grooved to songs sung by Haryanvi Singer MD Desi Rockstar and Bhojpuri singers Nisha Pandey and Neha Yadav.
Chandigarh Welfare Trust is a Not for Profit organization working under the aegis of Chandigarh University, a NAAC A+ Grade autonomous educational institution.
Source: Chandigarh University
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March 3, 2023
Academy announces first slate of Oscar Presenters; Indian Actress Deepika Padukone is one of them.
Oscar Presenters include Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen.
The Oscars will air live on March 12, 2023, on ABC.
Photo: Femina January 2021 Issue with Deepika Padukone as Cover Star.
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 2, 2023 — Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen will present the 95th Oscars.
Showrunners Glenn Weiss, Ricky Kirshner, and executive producer Molly McNearney announced it today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 95th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone will present an award at the upcoming Oscars 2023 in three categories — Original Song, Documentary Feature, and Documentary Short. These categories have Nominees from India.
The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony.
The 95th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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March 2, 2023
Dictionary.Com adds over 1,500 New, Updated, and Revised Words to the World's Premier Catalog of the English Language.
• The dictionary’s new terms and meanings reflect the multiverse-like complexity of modern life: they are at once serious (self-coup, rage farming, trauma dumping), amusing (petfluencer, hellscape), and everything in between (liminal space)
OAKLAND, Calif., March 1, 2023 — Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, announced 313 new entries and 130 new definitions for existing entries today, and 1,140 revised definitions as the dictionary works to keep pace with the ever-changing English language.
Some of the key themes and words in its update include a multiverse of vocabulary (cakeage, nearlywed, hellscape); modern problems (pinkwashing, cyberflashing); identity (WOC, latine, anti-fat); pop culture and slang (petfluencer, fan service, tifo); politics and current events (self-coup, woke, cakeism); health (988, subvariant, microdosing); gaming (render, asset, spec); and even bread (dosa, bhakri, paratha).
One of the most notable updates includes the adjustment of the primary headword, anti-Semitism, to antisemitism. As explained in the new usage note at the entry, Dictionary.com’s decision to use the closed (no hyphen) and entirely lowercase spelling antisemitism for the primary headword reflects the widely preferred single word form that Jewish groups, and many style guides, including those of leading publications, have also adopted. This change does not involve a new definition; the word always means “discrimination against or prejudice or hostility toward Jews.”
Other vital additions include various new terms that have emerged to capture the specificity of phenomena shaped and accelerated by online culture and digital discourse, especially for behaviors considered toxic or harmful, including rage farming, trauma dumping, and queerbaiting.
“Language is, as always, constantly changing, but the sheer range and volume of vocabulary captured in our latest update to Dictionary.com reflects a shared feeling that change today is happening faster and more than ever before,” said John Kelly, senior director of editorial at Dictionary.com. “Our team of lexicographers is documenting and contextualizing that unstoppable swirl of the English language—not only to help us better understand our changing times but how the times we live in change, in turn, our language.”
Words define every aspect of our lives, from ideas to identities. Dictionary.com aspires to empower every person of every background, to express themselves, make connections, and open the door to opportunity through the power and joy of language. Dictionary.com is the premier destination to learn, discover, and have fun with the limitless world of words and meanings. The brand helps you make sense of the ever-evolving English language so you can put your ideas into words—and your comments into action.
Source: Dictionary.Com
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March 1, 2023
Oscar-Nominated Song "NAATU NAATU" to be performed at the 95th Oscars
• The Oscars will air live on March 12, 2023, on ABC.
LOS ANGELES, CA, February 28, 2023 — Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will perform the Oscar-nominated song “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” at the 95th Oscars. Executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner and executive producer Molly McNearney announced it today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 95th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
“Naatu Naatu,” with music by M.M. Keeravaani and lyrics by Chandrabose, is nominated for Original Song. Singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will make their Oscars debut performing the Song.
The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.
The 95th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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February 28, 2023
Karan Johar, Shiamak Davar, and Tiger Shroff host Dazzling Sangeet Night for Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy
• Marriot International offered an exquisite, star-studded musical night showcasing customized offerings.
Photo: (L-R) Tiger Shroff, Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia Marriott International, Khushnooma Kapadia, Sr. Area Director of Marketing, South Asia, Marriott International, Karan Johar, and Shiamak Davar. Image provided by Business Wire India.
Mumbai, India, February 28, 2023 — Shaadi, or an Indian wedding, is the union of two souls and marks a glorious celebration in Indian culture. With a perfect blend of timeless traditions and contemporary elements, Indian weddings are a grand familial affair. The Hotel Chain, Marriott International, said it understands that and has come forward with an exquisite offering, “Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy.” It is the ultimate luxury wedding experience, the hotel brand said. Mariott explained that these bespoke weddings are crafted with personalized details and offer a magnificent fusion of delectable cuisine, exquisite decor, and impeccable service.
Marriott International undertook the musical extravaganza in collaboration with three of India’s most prominent personalities - renowned filmmaker Karan Johar, master of contemporary dance Shiamak Davar, and actor Tiger Shroff. The evening was an elegant display of music, grandeur, glamour, and spectacular choreography. With his classic style, Karan Johar graciously hosted the event alongside Shiamak Davar, who put up a dazzling performance that had the audience spellbound. The event was graced by the who’s who of the Indian entertainment industry, including Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Sonam Kapoor, Elli AvrRam, Anita Hassanandani, Ekta Kapoor, Sophie Choudhary, Maheep Kapoor, and Seema Sajdeh, among others.
“The guests-in-attendance were treated to a tremendous red-carpet experience as they arrived at the event amid much fanfare and excitement. The decor was a stunning combination of rustic gold and floral arrangements, perfectly aligned with the wedding theme, adding regal luxury to the evening. High-energy moments filled the night, and celebrities enjoyed themselves to the fullest,” Marriot elaborated.
Regarding the association, Karan Johar said, “Luxury hospitality is synonymous with Marriott International. So I am proud to have partnered with them to bring this rendition of ‘Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy.’ It is known to make dream weddings with utmost detailing, customization, and luxury at the heart of it. From venues to menus to decor, these shaadi specialists work round the clock to make your dream wedding a reality. So tonight was a grand celebration.”
“Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy is a great concept, and I am delighted to have collaborated for this magical evening. Moreover, I am glad to have put together the special look for the evening,” concluded Shiamak Davar.
Tiger Shroff added, “Ecstatic to be part of this grand celebration. Marriott is a reputed name for curating luxurious experiences, and Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy helps couples celebrate the most special day of their life with bespoke experiences. Weddings are a huge affair in India, with a lot going into making this special day as novel and memorable as possible. I am happy to be part of the biggest sangeet of the year. This celebration and association will always be very close to my heart. Wishing the most eligible shaadi makers of the country lots of luck.”
Marriott Bonvoy is the Marriott International hotel chain’s loyalty program. “Bonvoy!” is a shorthand expression for “bon voyage.” Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International’s brand of full-service hotels and resorts.
Source: Business Wire India
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February 27, 2023
Tissot introduces Street-style Supersport Chrono Watch.
Tissot has introduced a new Supersport Chrono Quartz to the collection of modern, masculine, almost futuristic sports chronograph watches. This collection combines quality Swiss watchmaking and design with high-energy dynamics inspired by Tissot’s long association with global basketball culture and its modern, urban style.
According to Tissot, “Fundamentally, the Supersport is a street-style watch designed for modern, dynamic men who want a versatile, assertive sports watch they can wear for sport and everyday life. The watch’s bold, brooding silhouette is angular, muscular even, and yet it’s also slim enough to slip under a cuff.”
Source: Tissot
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February 26, 2023
President of India graces the 99th Annual Convocation of the University of Delhi.
Photos: The President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the 99th Annual Convocation of the University of Delhi in New Delhi on February 25, 2023.
New Delhi, February 25, 2023 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 99th Annual Convocation of the University of Delhi on February 25, 2023, in Delhi.
The President said Delhi University reflects India’s richness and diversity. There is also a bit of Delhi University in every area of excellence in India and abroad. However, no institution can rest on its laurels. In today’s world of rapid changes, an institution must continuously reinvent itself. The Delhi University community should feel duty-bound to lead other Universities in the country on parameters of excellence and, thereby, earn a place among globally comparable institutions of higher learning.
The President said that the main aim of education is to make a better human being. It is good to get big in life, but it is better to be a good human. Discovering life on Mars is a good thing, but searching for well-being in life with good thinking is even more critical. She urged the students to dream a new dream and dream big to build a new India and a new world.
Source: Secretariat of the President of India
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February 25, 2023
Sofia Carson and Diane Warren to perform at the Oscars
• The Oscars will air live on March 12, 2023, on ABC.
Photo: Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will perform at the Oscars. Image credit: Javiera Eyzaguirre. Image provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
LOS ANGELES, CA, February 24, 2023 — Actress and singer Sofia Carson, accompanied by songwriter Diane Warren, will perform the Oscar-nominated song “Applause” from “Tell It like a Woman” at the 95th Oscars. Executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner and executive producer Molly McNearney announced it today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 95th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
“Applause,” with music and lyric by Warren, is nominated for Original Song. It is Warren’s 14th Oscar nomination. In addition, she received an Honorary Award at the Academy’s Governors Awards in November 2022.
Carson is a multiplatinum recording artist. She released her self-titled debut album in 2022. Her film credits include “Purple Hearts,” which she also executive produced. In addition, she wrote and performed the soundtrack, “Songbird,” “Feel the Beat,” the “Descendants” trilogy, and the upcoming film “Carry On.”
The Oscars producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.
The 95th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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February 23, 2023
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies becomes the Only Private University in Delhi-NCR to receive "NAAC A++" Grade Accreditation.
“NAAC A++” is the Highest Grade awarded to Top Performing Universities in India
Manav Rachna is first with “NAAC A++” Accreditation amongst the Government and Private Universities in Haryana
Received full marks in 14 key indicators
Photo: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies has received “A++,” the highest NAAC Grade. Image credit & copyright © Manav Rachna International Institute.
Faridabad, Haryana, India, February 23, 2023 — National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) with NAAC ‘A++’ Grade. The recognition makes MRIIRS the only private university in Delhi-NCR with that coveted Grade. It also places MRIIRS at the top amongst Haryana’s Government and Private Universities.
Out of 7 Categories and 34 key indicators, MRIIRS scored full marks in one Category, i.e., Institutional Values and Best Practices, and 14 key indicators that include Curriculum Design and Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Feedback System, Student Enrolment and Profile, Catering to Student Diversity, Evaluation Process and Reforms, Extension Activities, Collaboration, Physical Facilities, IT Infrastructure, Institutional Vision and Leadership, Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities, Best Practices, and Institutional Distinctiveness.
NAAC evaluates the institutions for their conformance to the standards of quality in terms of their performance related to the educational processes and outcomes, curriculum coverage, teaching-learning processes, faculty, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organization, governance, financial well-being, and student services. NAAC ‘A++’ accreditation is the highest Grade awarded to high-performance universities in India.
Manav Rachna has evolved into a global institution with more than 82 international academic collaborations and pathway programs with several eminent universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand in the last seven years.
“It’s been a journey of unwavering commitment and dedication for quality education and deliverance. Attaining new statures with a persistent attitude of improvement keeps the approach of each member of the Manav Rachna family directive. From the start, the aim to achieve the uppermost rank in the educational institute was set, making us work towards it every moment. I am grateful to each member of the Manav Rachna family who has left no stone unturned to take Manav Rachna to greater heights,” remarked Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions.
Source: Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
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February 22, 2023
Indian-American wins National Geographic's "Pictures of the Year" Contest
Photo: A bald eagle arrives to steal a perch on a tree log that offers a strategic view of the shoreline at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Alaska. When other eagles drag freshly caught salmon from the water, these bystanders swoop in to take a share. “Hours of observing their patterns and behavior helped me capture moments like these,” says photographer Karthik Subramaniam, a software engineer passionate about wildlife photography. Photograph by Karthik Subramaniam. Image provided by & copyright © National Geographic.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 20, 2023) - Karthik Subramaniam, an Indian-origin software engineer in the US and a hobbyist photographer, has won the prestigious National Geographic’s “Pictures of The Year” award with his photograph titled “Dance of the Eagles.”
Selected from nearly five thousand entries, National Geographic today revealed the grand-prize winner of the Pictures of the Year photo contest. Tied to the brand’s annual Pictures of the Year list featuring National Geographic’s top images of the year — 118 out of more than 2 million total — the photo contest invited aspiring photographers from across the country to submit their favorite image captured in 2022, broken into four categories: Nature, People, Places and Animals.
After a rigorous vetting process by a team of seasoned Nat Geo photo editors, Karthik Subramaniam’s “Dance of the Eagles” photo was named grand-prize winner. The software engineer-turned-hobbyist photographer’s winning image depicts a bald eagle battling its fellows for a prime spot on a tree in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Alaska.
“Every November, hundreds of bald eagles gather at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska, to feast on salmon. I visited there last two Novembers to photograph them,” says Subramaniam. “Studying their behavior patterns helped me anticipate some of their actions. For example, when an eagle drags salmon to a dry spot, other eagles would inevitably fly there to claim their share, leading to chaotic action. They also seemed to have some favorite spots to hang out, and usually, commotion ensues when an eagle wants an already occupied spot. This photo was taken during one such commotion.”
In recognition of his work, Subramaniam will have his photo featured in the May issue of National Geographic magazine alongside Nat Geo’s leading photographers and receive a six-month digital subscription.
National Geographic selected nine additional photos as honorable mention winners: Alex Berger, An Li, Bruce Taubert, Eric Esterle, Rhez Solano, Riten Dharia, Tayfun Coskun, Tihomir Trichkov, and W. Kent Williamson. The honorable mention winners will be showcased on National Geographic’s Your Shot Instagram page to more than 6.5 million followers, in addition to receiving a six-month digital subscription to the magazine.
To see the complete gallery of winners, visit natgeo.com/PhotoContestWinner.
Source: National Geographic
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February 21, 2023
Eileen Gu and IWC Schaffhausen host Training Day with Kids
Photos: IWC Schaffhausen’s “Friend of the Brand,” Eileen Gu. Images provided by & copyright © IWC Schaffhausen.
Aspen, United States, February 20, 2023 — IWC Schaffhausen’s “Friend of the Brand” and two-time Olympic gold medal freestyle skier Eileen Gu took to the slopes of Aspen, Colorado, with young skiers. Indicative of her ongoing commitment to inspiring future generations through her sport, Gu participated in a special ski training day organized by the Swiss luxury watchmaker and accompanied by local community skiers.
Gu joined the IWC family in August 2021 and became the youngest Olympic champion in freestyle skiing after winning two gold medals and a silver medal at Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics. A sought-after model and student at the prestigious Stanford University, the skier is a powerful advocate for improving representation and inclusion in her sport. She wants to inspire millions of young kids to pursue their ski dreams.
“I was so excited to spend the day on the mountains with this group of incredible skiers!” explained Gu. “So much about skiing comes down to confidence. It’s a super personal and expressive sport, so the more time you devote, the more it pays off in your ability. It was fantastic to share my passion - and some tips and tricks - with the young men and women here. I hope they got inspired to follow their dreams.”
While in action on the mountain, Gu chose to wear IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph. This modern take on a classic design has an elegant, compact, 41-mm size stainless-steel case, a blue dial, and an IWC-manufactured movement.
Source: IWC Schaffhausen
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