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Osaka University has announced their schedule to open registration for MEXT-funded Master’s and PhD courses from October 1, 2025, in Robotics Engineering and Bioengineering. One can apply for these programmes from November 1 to November 15, 2024. This scholarship program provides the availability of first-class learning in the latest up-to-date state-of-the-art fields for international students. Eligibility Benefits The winners will receive the following advantages: Master’s students: ¥147000 Doctoral students: ¥148000. The scholarship covers the number of years it would take to complete the programs under consideration, based on the case where the students are repeating a year they do not…
India is home to a rich history of entrepreneurship, with businesses that have not only survived but thrived for centuries. Here’s a look at five of the oldest companies in India that continue to operate successfully today. 1. Wadia Group (Established in 1736) Founded by Lovji Nusserwanjee Wadia, the Wadia Group is India’s oldest conglomerate. The group began by building ships and docks for the British East India Company. Over the years, it expanded into various industries, including textiles with Bombay Dyeing, aviation, and healthcare. The group remains influential, with significant contributions to India’s industrial landscape. 2. EID-Parry Ltd (Established…
The long-awaited Shinkansen E5 bullet train, destined for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, is arriving from Japan at least within two years. The train will travel at 320 kmph speeds and hugely enhance efficiency in intercity travel. Indian Railways is finetuning final talks with the Japanese counterpart on terms of manufacturing as well as delivery. Train Orders and Speed Capabilities Railway officials have put in the order for the orders of Shinkansen E5 trains by this end. Though the operational speed of these trains is 350 kmph, the officials have decided to run it at 320 kmph on the route…
Tale of Two Brides, Directed by Kiran Rao and Produced by Aamir Khan The Film Federation of India, on Monday announced the official contender from India to compete at the Oscars 2025: Kiran Rao’s film Laapataa Ladies. This Hindi film, that approached patriarchy in a light manner, has been picked from a competitive pool of 29 films that included popular titles like Animal,” the National Award-winning “Aattam,” and Cannes winner “All We Imagine As Light.” Selection Process A 13-member committee, constituted by Assamese director Jahnu Barua, unanimously chose “Laapataa Ladies” as India’s contender in the Best International Film category of…
In the United Arab Emirates, a labour card needs to be attained first in order to enter the workforce. The labour card is an essential piece of paper issued by the free zone where you are employed or the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, or MoHRE. It is a proof of your employment as well as an extremely important identification tool that shows your position, employing company, and work permit expiration date. No Labour Card, No legitimate employment in the UAE is allowed. Importance of the Labour Cards Labour cards are important for anyone, be it the emirate’s resident…
The Railway Ministry announces the launch of a special ticket checking drive targeting unauthorised travellers from October 1-15 and October 25-November 10.During the special ticket checking drive, the railway ministry targeted illegal travellers including some police personnel. On September 20, the Ministry instructed the General Managers of 17 railway zones to take strict measures against ticketless travel, implementing provisions of the Railway Act of 1989. Railway officials said that an unannounced inspection between Ghaziabad and Kanpur a few days back discovered a large number of policemen travelling ticketless in AC coaches. This posed confrontational encounters when their tickets were sought.…
Two legends of Indian cinema, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, came together for the audio launch of the new Tamil movie Vettaiyan on Friday. This was the first collaboration between these two icons after more than three decades since their last effort together in Hum. Evidently, the event has prompted Rajinikanth to reminisce about Bachchan’s journey through adversities, more particularly his financial crisis in the 1990s. Vivus Bankruptcy Rajinikanth remembered that in the case of Amitabh Bachchan, things went really bad for him when his venture, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, turned out to be a fiasco and put him into gigantic…
The founder of the Indian ed-tech giant Byju’s, Byju Raveendran has put into writing an open letter to employees in which he has expressed due apologies at not being able to make any payout concerning their hard work done by the company staff. He himself acknowledges the very tough circumstances the company has been facing but reassures employees that he has garnered some funds which would enable him to give a partial pay, as a token of appreciation towards the dedication shown by them. Dealing with Financial Difficulties Byju Raveendran highlighted the fact that the company, which valued at $22…
Megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi has been duly recorded in the Guinness World Records as the most prolific film star in Indian cinema. The representative of the Guinness World Records handed over the certificate to Chiranjeevi at an event held recently in Hyderabad. Guinness World Record The certificate from Guinness World Records proclaims Chiranjeevi the “most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry – actor/dancer,” and this recognition comes on 20 September 2024. Chiranjeevi was unprepared for the accolade of Guinness World Records, and he said, “I never thought I would get Guinness World Records. Of course, dance has become a part…
At the age of 30, Bhakti Modi has taken the industry by storm with her being the CEO of Tira, an omni-channel beauty platform of Reliance Retail. Her story reflects not only professional achievement but also the importance of relationships and strategic vision in transforming one of the world’s largest retail companies. A Swift Rise in Reliance Retail Bhakti Modi, taking over the reins of the highly valued Reliance Retail, at ₹8.4 lakh crore, depicts strategic thought and strong family ties. Her meteoric rise has brought about remarkable influence on how Reliance has set its space in beauty and the business of fashion. Bhakti Modi Early…