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What Is HIAL? 8 Things To Know About Sonam Wangchuk’s Unique University In Ladakh

When most universities focus on classrooms and textbooks, the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) takes a different approach. Founded by engineer, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, the institute aims to prepare students to solve real-world problems, especially those faced by mountain communities. (Image: Instagram/@hial.institute) HIAL was founded by Sonam Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali…

Universities hit in war, Iran says ‘true objective’ exposed

DainikNews Live Admin4 months ago04 mins

Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamic Republic of Iran, has accused the United States and Israel of deliberately striking Iranian universities and research centres amid the ongoing conflict. In a statement on X, he said institutions such as Isfahan University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology were among…

UGC To Release Draft Rules For New UG Course Linked To Apprenticeships In Colleges, Universities – News18

DainikNews Live Admin2 years ago06 mins

In July 2020, the UGC released guidelines enabling higher education institutions to offer apprenticeship to undergraduate students. (Image for representation: News18) Colleges and universities are likely to launch the new course in the January-February 2025 academic session. It is aimed at increasing employability and bridge the gap between “what is taught in the classroom” and…