Education

New Delhi [India], October 21: Hillarys, a Hunter Douglas Group company with over 50 years of international heritage in the UK, is introducing a new approach to India’s window-covering market. Traditionally driven by physical stores and fragmented service experiences, the INR 10,000 crore category is evolving as consumers seek greater convenience, personalisation and expert guidance. As India’s first direct-to-consumer (DTC) window-covering brand, Hillarys aims to address this shift through a service-led model that brings design consultation, customisation and installation directly to customers’ homes.At the core of this model is a shop-at-home (SAH) experience that combines digital convenience with personalised design assistance. Customers begin their journey online, where a virtual d...

New Delhi [India], October 21: After addressing academic pressure, digital habits, teenage confidence, and parent-child communication through five workshops this year, education consultants eduVelocity Global is shifting its focus to children’s physical and mental well-being, with a new parenting workshop scheduled for November 29, 2026.Titled “Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds”, the upcoming session will feature Dr Malini Dave (a Toronto-based practicing pediatrician and past president of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario) as the key speaker, bringing attention to an aspect of children’s development that often receives less consideration amid academic expectations and the pursuit of examination results.The workshop marks the sixth session in eduVelocity’s parenting engagement series...

New Delhi [India], October 21: For students aspiring to study at Ashoka University, securing admission involves more than strong school grades. The university’s undergraduate admissions process evaluates academic performance, intellectual curiosity, written communication, aptitude and the ability to articulate ideas. Understanding each component early can help applicants prepare more strategically and present a stronger case for admission.With applications for the 2027 undergraduate intake open, here is what students and parents need to know about Ashoka’s admissions process, assessment requirements and preparation options.Understanding the Ashoka University Application ProcessAshoka follows a holistic admissions approach, considering applicants in the context of their academic...

Left to Right: Prakash Upadhyay, Senior Business Manager – SAARC & Middle East; Mayank Srivastava, Director, CPS Global; and Joseph Bernard Hernandez, Assistant Director – Michigan English Test (MET).New Delhi [India], October 16: CPS Global is expanding its international testing portfolio with the inclusion of the Michigan English Test (MET), offered by Michigan Language Assessment (MLA). The development brings another English proficiency testing option to candidates across India pursuing international education, professional registration and overseas career opportunities. It also reflects the growing importance of accessible, internationally recognised assessments for individuals navigating academic and professional pathways beyond their home country.The association was highl...

From an online library to an annual Himalayan gathering, the Rishikesh school’s published direction centres on three ideasNew Delhi [India], October 14: Modern yoga faces three questions: how to teach the whole of a tradition when most classes teach only the physical part; how to keep a lineage intact while sharing it online and across borders; and how to build an international community without forgetting where the practice comes from. Sattva Yoga Academy https://sattvayogaacademy.com/, founded by Anand Mehrotra (https://anandmehrotra.in/) in Rishikesh, does not claim to settle them. Its published material does show where it stands.Integration Over SpecialisationThe Sattva Yoga system, which Mehrotra brought together in 2012, combines pranayama, Tantric kriyas, Kundalini pract...

Women cadets being train at Chimes Aviation Academy’s Neemuch AirbaseGurugram (Haryana) [India], October 14: India’s commercial aviation sector has emerged as an important example of women’s growing participation in professional flying. According to IATA data, women account for approximately 15 per cent of India’s active commercial pilots, compared with roughly five to six per cent globally. The figure places India among the countries with a relatively high proportion of female commercial pilots and reflects a broader change in how women are approaching careers in aviation.That change is also becoming visible earlier in the pipeline, at the flying training stage. More women are choosing to pursue commercial pilot training, encouraged by greater visibility of women already working i...