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Challenging assumptions and continuing the legacy of placements, IBDP 2 students at Oakridge International School, Bengaluru, have received 100+ offers from top universities such as Purdue University, Durham University, Johns Hopkins, and Kings College London.

Oakridge IBDP students attending a Career Counselling session(L), Parents talking to Admission Officers during Oakridge University Fair(R)

“Like every year, we ensured placement of IBDP students in prestigious QS-ranked universities worldwide“, said Principal Ms Pallavi Mishra. She further elaborated on the futuristic possibilities of courses chosen by students, such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Managerial Economics, Computer Science & Engineering, Liberal Arts, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Business Analytics, Product Design, and Digital Futures.

Narrating his experience, Arjun from IBDP 2, who received 8 offers, said, “Oakridges diverse opportunities, including Student Council and the IBDP Group 4 Project, have shaped me into a well-rounded individual and an effective student leader.”

Starting as early as Grade 8
Oakridge organizes personal and group counseling sessions for students from Grade 8 to Grade 11. The school nurtures student potential through regular follow-up meetings and definite timelines for working on their university applications. One-on-one interactions between teachers and parents build stronger student profiles.

Test Preparations to Crack the Best
Even though prestigious universities look only for IB academic excellence during placement season, information sessions on SAT and PSAT are regularly organized for those learners who still believe they need such training. PSAT 8/9 test is also administered for MYP 3 and 4 students.

Regular University Fairs & Visits
The career counseling team organizes university visits throughout the year. Representatives from 18 universities participated in the University Fair held with CIALFO, Oakridges career partner, in September 2023 and February 2024. All these events allowed students and their parents to interact directly with the university admission officers and receive insights into aspects beyond the curriculum. The Q&A sessions helped students clear their doubts and better understand the university culture and processes.

Universities from India, the USA, the UK, Ireland, Canada, and New Zealand visited Oakridge in September and February. Hospitality and culinary institutes were also among them. The IB curriculum at Oakridge offers a wide range of subject interests across fields, which appeals to Universities worldwide.

Pre-IBDP Bridge Programme
The IBDP Bridge Programme is a specialized 2-week training session for Grade 11 students before commencing an academic year. It is designed to provide a smooth transition for students from CBSE/IGCSE/ICSE to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB-trained educators at Oakridge take introductory workshops for success in the IBDP core elements of CAS, TOK, and EEs along with support in course selection. Career guidance also starts from day one of the academic session at Oakridge.

To know more about, visit: www.oakridge.in/bengaluru.

About Oakridge International
As a Nord Anglia Education School, Oakridge International School, Bengaluru, is part of the worlds leading premium school organisations. It is an IB continuum school committed to providing quality education and holistic development opportunities to its students and their families.

Niswarth Kadam begins several charitable projects to improve communities. All the activities were successfully conducted under Pramod Raghav’s direction.

Pramod Raghav Founder Niswarth Kadam

Through the efforts of Pramod Raghav, a free bus service for Ram devotees from the village of Ghamdouj, Gurugram, was launched, providing them with a convenient and safe way to travel to the holy Ayodhya Ram Temple. This action, which was carried out in cooperation with prominent authorities such as Region Sanghchalak (RSS) Honorable Pawan Ji Jindal, shows Pramod Raghavs strong commitment to protecting religious feelings while making sure that everyone may access it.

At the same time, members of Niswarth Kadam, expanded their efforts to help others by donating clothing to laborers and people with limited resources living in Sector 37 Gurgaon. This charitable initiative conveys their primary goal of improving equality and social success.

In another mega campaign of cleanliness awareness, the “Niswarth Kadam” organization launched a major initiative in an effort to address the urgent issue of menstruation hygiene among young girls. At Government Secondary School in Wazirpur, free sanitary pads were given out in an effort to decrease the difficulties students encounter in obtaining necessary monthly supplies.

Moreover, they lead the continuing Then Ek Kadam Neki Ki Aur effort by Selfless Kadam, which distributed milk to Cluster School in Sector-92 of Gurugram. Understanding how important nutrition is to a childs growth, this program aims to give young students the nutrients they need to stay healthy and happy.

Regarding this project, Pramod Raghav highlighted the need of giving children nutritional support, highlighting the organizations dedication to encouraging the communitys overall growth. His constant commitment to serving humanity and promoting helpful social change can be seen by his projects. He continues to encourage others to work together to create a more just and compassionate world by his acts of kindness.

Think of Goa, and the picture that emerges before you is of verdant sun-kissed beaches, adventure sports, frolicking by the sea, fun, gaiety, laughter and togetherness. Goa is a holiday like no other. For those seeking to party, Goa is a massive rock concert. Its beaches, while offering a never-ending delight, also promise a relaxing time. There is so much to do in Goa, and you have so little time. To make the most of your Goa visit, you need to stay at one of the best resorts in Goa. Most importantly, if its available in budget-friendly packages, nothing can beat the experience.

Boho By The Beach

While talking about most touristy places in Goa, North Goa takes the lead. It is not only considered to be the most hip and happening in the entire Goa but is also tourists No. 1 choice when it comes to selecting a place to stay. With so much on offer and the presence of some of the best resorts in North Goa, the question naturally arises: it must be costly. Moreover, beachside resorts are usually on the upper side. Therefore, for a person wanting to spend some time in Goa with his/her family budget is a constraint. Further, recent research by an independent research firm, IBRF, found that 70% of travellers to Goa post-pandemic look out for vacations at budget-friendly beach properties where they can stay, relax, eat and enjoy the beaches with their families.

However, since budget accommodation is a major concern, a clutch of suave businesses have taken the lead to capture the segment and besides coming up with some of the best homestays in North Goa for families located close to the beaches and priced them affordably.

Boho By The Beach, Goas premier family resort of 2024, is one of them, about 800 metres from the Morjim beach.

Morjim beach is known for its distinctive charm. An abode of a relaxing ambience, it is also one of the best places to stay in Goa. It also makes for a beautiful place to witness people indulge in activities like feni distilling and basket weaving among others. Morjim Beach is the heart of the vibrant coastal paradise of Goa.

Boho By The Beach offers an unparalleled blend of bohemian elegance and natural beauty, along with a host of other facilities that make it the ultimate destination for families seeking a memorable getaway. It is also one of the most sought-after family hotels at Morjim Beach in Goa. Staying here, you wake up to the soothing sounds of waves crashing against the shore, and as you leave your room, you will be surrounded by an oasis of lush greenery and pristine beaches. Boho By The Beach offers an immersive experience of Goas coastline. With 12 beautifully appointed rooms, Boho By The Beach is a boutique North Goa resort for families, where each room is designed to provide both comfort and elegance and is suitable for guests of all ages.

Staying at Boho By The Beach, the vacationers have discovered courteous staff, an exemplary menu, and a dedication to ensure an unforgettable experience. It also offers a leisurely stay with stunning views, making Boho By The Beach a perfect choice. The indulgences at the resort also include a leisurely lawn, rejuvenating swimming pool and spa. The resort also offers a relaxing indoor dining option. No visit to Boho By The Beach is complete without indulging in the sumptuous dining options, along with specially curated healthy breakfasts designed to tantalize taste buds and nourish your body.

Boho By The Beach is close to Goas renowned local market. It offers a glimpse of local life and culture, turning a leisurely walk into a memorable stroll.

However, there is more to Boho By The Beach than just the resort. The company managing the resort also runs a cafe adjacent to the Baga River in Anjuna. Called The Boho Box, its a sports-themed cafe and highly popular among tourists for its vibrant atmosphere and delectable cuisine.

Returning from Goa to the hustle and bustle of the city, the vacationers take back with them memories of a holiday in which the Boho By The Beach had a central place. The moniker Goas Premier Family Resort of 2024 for the boutique resort is well-earned.

The first trip of Manaskhand Express Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train to Uttarakhand started from Pune at 7.30 PM on 22-04-2024.

280 Tourists on board

The Package is being operated by IRCTC jointly with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

The services in the all inclusive package will be provided by IRCTC at starting price of Rs. 28,020/-

According to ancient Indian scriptures, the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is known as Manaskhand. Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in association with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. has started a Special Tourist Train named Manaskhand Express to promote lesser known destinations of the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand.

Tourists depart on the Manaskhand Express from Pune

The first trip of the train started from Pune on 22.04.2024 with 280 Tourists. The train will reach Tanakpur Railway Station in Uttarakhand on 24.04.2024. The tourists were welcomed in traditional Indian way by putting Aarti, Tikka and showering of flowers petals. The tourists were quite enthusiastic about this tour and expected to see some of the new destinations through this tour package.

The 10 nights/11 days trip will include visit to various locations including Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora, Chaukori, Purnagiri temple, Haat Kalika Temple, Katarmal, Kainchi Dham, Chitai Golu Devta, Jageshwar, Shardha Ghat, Patal Bhuvneshwar temple, Nanakmatta Gurudwara, Champawat etc.

Train travel is in 3AC Train. However, only four persons in one Coupe have been booked to enhance comfort of the tourists. The train’s exterior is showcase of Uttarakhand’s rich natural, cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage. The pantry car coach depicts various dishes from Uttarakhandi cuisine, one of the coaches depicts various folk festivals, on another coach there are people wearing different attire from the State. Various temples and other places of importance are also depicted on the coaches.

The train is equipped with an airconditioned pantry car which will serve various dishes including Uttarakhandi cuisine to the tourists during the journey. After deboarding at Tanakpur the tourists will be taken to various destinations where they will stay at hotels/homestays and visit various places as per the Itinerary with nights halts at Tanakpur, Champawat/Lohaghat, Chaukori, Almora and Bhimtal.

Seeing the overwhelming response from tourists Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board plans to operate more such trips in the future with the next trip from Pune scheduled on 22-05-2024, the bookings for which are already open on www.irctctourism.com/bharatgaurav

This unique initiative by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board is perhaps the first-of-its-kind in India in which an attempt is being made to promote lesser known destinations through train tours.

In recent years, the real estate market in India has shown tremendous growth driven by factors such as infrastructure development, urbanization, and increasing disposable income. More and more retail investors are drawing towards the lucrative real estate sector. A notable shift in redefining this sector is the introduction of Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs) with lower asset size of INR 50 crores which would unlock more avenues to monetise real estate assets.

EaseProps Knowledge Report on SM REITs

According to Mr. Pankaj Jain, Founder of EaseProp, “SM REITs is expanding retail investor participation with minimum requirement of 200 investors and helping low ticket size investors with investment amount as low as INR 10 lacs, to bet on high-value assets. He also adds that SEBI’s move to ensure enhanced investor protection will further boost investor confidence and promote accountability and transparency within the real estate sector.“

His company, EaseProp in association with Global Realty Institute (GRI) as its knowledge partner, presents the latest knowledge report on SM REITs, offering invaluable insights into the real estate sector. The report outlines Global context of REITs and the regulatory framework for SM REITs in India. It also details out study on the investment outlook for investors in SM REITs in India to help them navigate this opportunity.

There is an interesting section in the knowledge report that showcases the success stories of Indian REITs. The report delves deeper into the intricacies of REITs and analyses market trends and the impact of digital technologies in reshaping the real estate industry.

Mr. Pankaj Jain says, “Our knowledge report is backed by extensive analysis to empower investors with actionable intelligence that can not only help them to make informed decisions but also to maximize their returns on investment.”

Check out the report to gain valuable market insights on SM REITs: Unlocking Monetisation of Real Estate Assets at easeprop.com/insights.php.

For more information, reach out to Mr. Pankaj Jain at 9312213765 or pjainonline@gmail.com.

Grundfos, a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions, continues its drive towards sustainability with the iTruck Drive campaign, which has now reached Chennai. The campaign, launched on September 25, 2023, from Gurgaon, has covered over 12,500 kilometres and visited over 90 cities across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Grundfos iTruck Drive Initiative

The iTruck initiative aligns with Grundfos commitment to achieving Net-Zero status by 2050. It showcases a suite of sustainable pump technologies and intelligent solutions designed to meet various industrial requirements. Through this campaign, Grundfos demonstrates its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%, in line with the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

“We are dedicated to advancing innovation that promotes sustainability, and our iTruck Drive campaign exemplifies this dedication as it reaches Chennai,” said Shankar Rajaram, Director – Industry, INDO Region, Grundfos. “As we travel through cities and towns, the #SustainableInnovationDrive symbolizes our dedication to a net-zero horizon by 2050 and reflects Grundfos deeply rooted belief in balancing technological advancement with environmental responsibility.”

By showcasing its intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions directly to industries across India, Grundfos aims to reduce carbon emissions and inspire audiences towards a net-zero future. The campaign is a pivotal part of Grundfos efforts to address climate change and foster a carbon-neutral future. The iTruck will continue its journey towards the East and North, reaching more cities by July 2024 and engaging with a larger audience. Grundfos aims to significantly lower potential carbon emissions and increase its audience reach threefold, paving the way for a greener tomorrow.

About Grundfos

Grundfos pioneers’ solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. As a global pump and water solutions company it provides expertise in energy- and water efficient solutions and systems for a wide range of applications, including water utility, water treatment, industries, and buildings.

Find out more on grundfos.com.

Hafele‘s Premium Appliances have been catering to the demands of its audience since the year 2014 by offering innovative technologies and comprehensive solutions. Hafele Premium Appliances has also introduced many new technologies to India over the years. The product range to come with the first ever fully sealed hob design in India is the Altius FS hobs range. Another product to come with the filter-free technology for the first time in India is the Teresa cookerhood which revolutionized the cookerhood market in India. The following products offer a convenient and hassle-free cooking solution for your modern kitchen.

Vesta Hobs

In the bustling space of Indian homes lies the kitchen which stands as the epicentre of togetherness and culinary experiences. Over the years, Hafele with its deep understanding of Indian consumption patterns, has been at the forefront for introducing holistic kitchen solutions and appliances designed to seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics.

These solutions carry with them the tradition of Indian heritage, one which requires various cooking techniques. Catering to these cooking & consumption patterns, Hafele introduces its new state-of-the-art premium hobs range – Vesta. The name in itself symbolizes Hearth; a place where you have a pure fire in the house, a place for faith, family and order, that resonates with the embodiment of the love and care you put into your cooking with these hobs.

Hafele’s Vesta Hobs embrace advanced technologies that ensure durability with the premium quality brass burners that cater to all your cooking needs from heavy cooking to slow sauting, provides even distribution of flames directly onto the vessels with the true blue direct flame output and creates a clean and hygienic cooking environment thanks to the anti-drip technology. To further enhance your cooking experience is their energy efficiency, premium ergonomics and a stylish black finish that gives an elegant visual experience, complementing your interiors. So, experience the magic of Vesta Hobs which with its sleek design and intuitive features create a harmonious cooking environment.

Hafeles Datura Neo 90 Cookerhood

Datura Neo 90 Cookerhood

Tempering spices, stir-frying, and sauting vegetables over a high flame are all common practices in an Indian kitchen. While the sounds of mustard seeds popping and chillies sizzling are pleasing to the ears, the fumes produced during these activities could irritate you and cause you to lose focus on the task at hand. So that you enjoy your entire time in the kitchen without tearing up or constantly sneezing, Hafele brings to you Datura Neo 90 – a Filter-free Wall Mounted Cookerhood from its premium appliances range. This well-designed, highly efficient, and low maintenance cookerhood clears your kitchen of unwanted odours and leaves behind only the fresh aromas arising from your food!

Equipped with an Anti-drip Filtration System, this cookerhood effectively separates oil particles and smoke from the cooking fumes and eliminates any possibility of the collected grease dripping back onto the hob surface. The integrated heat auto clean technology helps further melt the oil particles accumulated on the inner walls of the hood and collects them in the oil collector which comes with an eyelet view – a small transparent screen that always keeps you apprised of the oil collection status, helping you to time your cleaning accordingly. Also, guiding you throughout your cooking activities is the LED light panel at the front of the cookerhood. The electronic feather touch control panel along with the smart gesture control functionality make operating Datura Neo 90 a breeze. With its premium matte black finish, this cookerhood brilliantly complements various hobs and ovens from Hafele’s cooking appliances range to provide seamless aesthetics to your overall kitchen.

Hafeles J34MCST Combi Microwave Steam Oven

Combi Microwave Steam Oven – J34MCST

When it comes to a healthy diet, steam cooked food is your best choice. Steam cooking preserves the nutrients, moisture, texture and the natural flavours of the food, and when combined with other cooking methods, gives you meals that are both healthy and delicious, and gets prepared in less time.

Combining the power of steam with convection oven, microwave and grill, Hafele’s state-of-the-art combi microwave steam oven, the J34MCST, opens up the doors to cooking a variety of delicacies that are flavourful and healthy. This combi oven allows you to cook faster than the traditional cooking methods, uses less oil and preserves the nutrients and moisture in the food. The various combi modes along with preprogrammed menus allow you to cook anything from vegetables, meats, poultry and seafood to rice, pasta and pastries, conveniently and quickly. With its versatility, efficiency and ability to help you create tasty, nutritious meals for your family, this built-in combi microwave steam oven is a great investment for any home, particularly those with limited kitchen space.

Log onto www.hafeleindia.com/en/info/service/contact-us/410 to find the nearest Hafele showroom or design centre.

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About Hafele

Established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hafele Global network, Hafele India has been operating in India since 2003. An authority in the field of architectural hardware, furniture and kitchen fittings and accessories, the company also has a strong presence in synergized product categories like Home Appliances, Interior and Furniture Lighting, Sanitary Solutions, and Surfaces positioning itself as a complete solution provider for interior solutions in India and South Asia. Hafele India has a strong nation-wide presence through its offices and design showrooms spread across the country. The showrooms function as a one-stop-shop for all home interior and improvement needs – from providing in-depth technical advice to kitchen and wardrobe designing services through a team of experts.