Articles by Nilesh Mathur
Inspiring story of Animesh Pradhan and his Journey to AIR 2 in the IAS exam
“The road to selection in Civil Services is steep, but if your reason and intent are solid and honest, your chances of success are much higher,” Animesh said.
![Animesh Pradhan never, in his wildest dreams, expected to achieve AIR 2 in the UPSC Civil Services exam. His achievement seems even more impressive, considering he was working full-time and this was his first attempt.(Handout image) Animesh Pradhan never, in his wildest dreams, expected to achieve AIR 2 in the UPSC Civil Services exam. His achievement seems even more impressive, considering he was working full-time and this was his first attempt.(Handout image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/28/148x111/Animesh_Pradhan_UPSC_AIR_2_1716877636534_1716877658669.jpg)
Updated on May 28, 2024 01:42 PM IST
AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan interview: Preparing for IAS Exam? All you need to know
In an interview with Hindustan Times Digital, AIR 2 Animesh Pradhan gave a detailed account of himself and how he prepared for the UPSC civil services exam.
![Animesh Pradhan of Odisha cracked the UPSC civil services exam in the first attempt. Now he is preparing to join the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. (Handout image) Animesh Pradhan of Odisha cracked the UPSC civil services exam in the first attempt. Now he is preparing to join the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. (Handout image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/28/148x111/Animesh_Pradhan_1716881585222_1716881600203.png)
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Plaksha University aims to reimagine tech education in India: Prof Rudra Pratap
The founding VC says Plaksha University was established to revolutionise technology education, integrate entrepreneurship, and redefine research approaches.
![Prof. Rudra Pratap, the Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University. Prof. Rudra Pratap, the Founding Vice Chancellor of Plaksha University.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/13/148x111/Plaksha_VC_Rudra_Pratap_720_1710320513442_1710320521316.png)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:40 PM IST
USC President Folt shares varsity's vision, India connect & more in an interview
President Folt shares USC's vision and discusses its unique identity as a school of schools and highlights the success stories of Indian alumni.
![University of Southern California President Dr Carol Folt welcomes the audience at the USC-India Innovation Summit in Mumbai. University of Southern California President Dr Carol Folt welcomes the audience at the USC-India Innovation Summit in Mumbai.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/19/148x111/carol_1708348570723_1708348582368.png)
Published on Feb 26, 2024 06:14 PM IST
Viterbi School of Engineering Unveiled: A conversation with Prof Gaurav Sukhatme
In an insightful interview with HT digital, Prof. Gaurav Sukhatme, VSE's Executive Vice Dean, provided valuable insights into various aspects of the school.
![Viterbi School of Engineering (VSE) at the University of Southern California (USC).(Handout image) Viterbi School of Engineering (VSE) at the University of Southern California (USC).(Handout image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/15/148x111/USC_Viterbi_school_of_Engineering_1702645187814_1702645209774.jpg)
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 07:22 PM IST
Want to study at Amity Law School? Here's what you should know
Aditya Tomer, Additional Director /Joint HOI, Amity Law School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, speaks about various aspects of studying law at Amity Law school
Published on Oct 11, 2023 01:01 PM IST
Skand Bali, principal of HPS, Begumpet shares vision for excellence & inclusion
Principal of HPS, Begumpet discusses the school's initiatives, vision for the future, and advice for parents and principals.
![Skand Bali, the Principal of Hyderabad Public School , Begumpet.(Handout) Skand Bali, the Principal of Hyderabad Public School , Begumpet.(Handout)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/20/148x111/Sikand_Bali_HPS_Begumpet_1695219889185_1695219907501.jpg)
Published on Sep 20, 2023 08:03 PM IST
Meet the proud principal of The Scindia School as it celebrates 125 years
The Scindia School, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October. In an interview with HT digital, here is what school's principal said:
![The Scindia School, Gwalior is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October 2023. The Scindia School, Gwalior is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October 2023.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/07/148x111/scindia_school_1694096263490_1694096263717.jpg)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 08:16 PM IST
Want to study in Australian university? Here is what you must know
Austrade official Monica Kennedy gives details about Study Australia Fair 2023 and answers queries of students who want to study in Australian university.
![Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade. Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/25/148x111/Monika__1692973062776_1692973062985.jpg)
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 08:20 PM IST
TOEFL iBT Test: Here's what you must know about exam and its preparation
Educational Testing Service (ETS) is introducing a shortened TOEFL iBT test, reducing the duration to under two hours.
![A good TOEFL score for top colleges in the US, UK, and Canada is one that exceeds minimum requirements and aligns with the expectations of each institution. (HT file) A good TOEFL score for top colleges in the US, UK, and Canada is one that exceeds minimum requirements and aligns with the expectations of each institution. (HT file)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/26/148x111/_f2389cd6-f594-11e9-800c-f2f87dfa36aa_1690371500809.jpg)
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 06:56 PM IST
Revision, revision & revision is success mantra of K'taka 2nd PUC topper Ananya
Karnataka PUC II result 2023: Karnataka PUC II topper Ananya KA talks to HT digital. She reveals her success mantra.
![Ananya KA, 18-year-old, Class 12 commerce student at Alvas PU College in Moodbidri, Mangalore. She has topped the Karnataka II PUC exam. The results were announced on Friday, April 21. (Handout) Ananya KA, 18-year-old, Class 12 commerce student at Alvas PU College in Moodbidri, Mangalore. She has topped the Karnataka II PUC exam. The results were announced on Friday, April 21. (Handout)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/04/21/148x111/Ananya_Karnataka_PUC_II_topper_1682079951089_1682079978820.jpg)
Published on Apr 21, 2023 06:16 PM IST
Want to study in Switzerland? Here's what you should know
During a recent interview with HT Digital, Christophe Clivaz, the Founder & Director of Swiss Learning, shared insights about the quality of education in Switzerland, why students should consider it as a destination for their studies, as well as details on the admission process and other important information.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:12 PM IST
SAP wants to equip 2 million people with IT skills by 2025, says Max Wessel
In a recent interview with HT Digital, Max Wessel, Executive Vice President, SAP Learning, spoke about their plans to skill and upskill people, especially women and the underserved population.
![Max Wessel, Executive Vice President, SAP Learning.(Handout) Max Wessel, Executive Vice President, SAP Learning.(Handout)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2023/01/06/148x111/Max_Wessel_1673010272921_1673010294317_1673010294317.jpg)
Published on Jan 06, 2023 06:37 PM IST
We are now ready to compete with the best, says SP Jain Global President
SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ London) announced the launch of its new campus in London recently.
Updated on Nov 18, 2022 02:16 PM IST
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program: Cutting-edge career choices
Doctor of Business Administration program: The DBA develops skills to make data-driven scientific evidence-based decisions. The decisions may be related to strategy formulation, implementation, operations, et
![The DBA program is different from Ph.D. The DBA program is designed for working middle and senior corporate executives of the average age group around 40 years. (Representative image)(File) The DBA program is different from Ph.D. The DBA program is designed for working middle and senior corporate executives of the average age group around 40 years. (Representative image)(File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/04/06/148x111/DBA_programme_in_India_and_abroad_1649251888387_1649251888576.jpg)
Published on Apr 06, 2022 07:24 PM IST
JEE main results 2021: Meet AIR 1 Amaiya Singhal, know his success mantra
For Ghaziabad's Amaiya Singhal, getting first rank in the country in JEE main 2021, is a result of three years’ hard work. In an interview with HT Online, Amaiya said, he had started preparations for the engineering entrance exam in class 10.
![JEE main results 2021: Meet AIR 1 Amaiya Singhal, know his success mantra JEE main results 2021: Meet AIR 1 Amaiya Singhal, know his success mantra](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/15/148x111/Amaiya-Singhal--IIT-JEE-AIR-_1631718658532_1631718664486.jpg)
Updated on Sep 15, 2021 08:48 PM IST
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Nilesh Mathur | Edited by Maitree Baral'Change in thought process, social norms key for gender diversity at workplace'
Gender inequality is a major area of concern the world over and India’s diversity only exacerbates that issue. Historically, women have been denied many opportunities because of deep-rooted biases in the social system.
![Increasing economic participation of women will require priority, resource allocation, and a change in thought processes and social norms. At the organizational level, a sense of fair play should be integral to its culture.(Handout image) Increasing economic participation of women will require priority, resource allocation, and a change in thought processes and social norms. At the organizational level, a sense of fair play should be integral to its culture.(Handout image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/04/06/150x84/4420-Seema_Madam_1617702965135_1617702988208.jpg)
Updated on Apr 06, 2021 10:17 PM IST
Want to study in Israel? Here's what you should know
Students looking for high-quality education, where they can take an active role in their studies and learn from some of the best professors in the world, should look no further than Israel, says Professor Yaffa Zilbershats.
![The Bloomberg Innovation Index 2020 ranked Israel as the number one for research and development intensity for three years in a row.(Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Bloomberg Innovation Index 2020 ranked Israel as the number one for research and development intensity for three years in a row.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/02/09/150x84/studying-abroad-concept-notepad-on-the-table_d7b9fbea-6eb8-11e6-93fb-3c3e574fb2a6_1612869921084.jpg)
Updated on Feb 09, 2021 05:21 PM IST
Want to make a career in Filmmaking? Here is what you should know
While it is indeed passion that stirs the greatest filmmakers, one also needs a certain vision, and a clear practical outlook towards their work, at least to some extent, says Filmmaker Radhika Lavu.
![FTII is the country’s premier institute that provides training for acting, film making, video editing, direction and production.(HT file photo) FTII is the country’s premier institute that provides training for acting, film making, video editing, direction and production.(HT file photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/01/28/150x84/assignment-name-in-brief_d27115e4-08a4-11e6-b721-c78c25b321e6_1611847977439.jpg)
Published on Jan 28, 2021 09:25 PM IST
Liberal education is going to be the future of education: FLAME University VC
Universities need to explore the uncharted path and innovative methods when it comes to pedagogy, and playing the role of facilitators in a student's journey of finding their goals and preparing them for their future.
![With the objective of instilling among students the importance of having a definite ‘Purpose’ in life for shaping their career, FLAME University hosted FLAME University Purpose Summit 2021 on January 23-24.(Business Wire India) With the objective of instilling among students the importance of having a definite ‘Purpose’ in life for shaping their career, FLAME University hosted FLAME University Purpose Summit 2021 on January 23-24.(Business Wire India)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/01/25/150x84/_ce53ea80-7d6d-11ea-bf35-36f2d834daf8_1611587673213.jpg)
Published on Jan 25, 2021 08:46 PM IST
Schools reopen in Odisha for students of classes 10, 12
After a gap of about nine months, schools across Odisha on Friday reopened their classrooms to students who would shortly be appearing for their board examination.
Published on Jan 08, 2021 08:05 PM IST
Bhubaneswar |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
IBPS SO prelims result 2020 declared, here’s how to check
IBPS SO prelims result 2020 : The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 declared the result of preliminary exam (CRP SPL-X) to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in participating organisations.
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Nilesh Mathur
Delay in declaration of results: DU graduates move HC for direction to JNU to grant admission
Three students, whose graduation results were declared by Delhi University (DU) with a delay during the COVID-19 pandemic, have urged the Delhi High Court to direct JNU to give them admission in post-graduate courses.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 05:44 PM IST
Press Trust of India |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
We are brainstorming on how early Delhi schools can be reopened: Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said that the government is brainstorming on how early schools can be reopened in the national capital.
![Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said that the government is brainstorming on how early schools can be reopened in the national capital.(Arvind Yadav/HT file) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said that the government is brainstorming on how early schools can be reopened in the national capital.(Arvind Yadav/HT file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2021/01/06/Pictures/manish-sisodia-interview_1f1770d0-500f-11eb-98bd-18b55e3bb9aa.jpg)
Published on Jan 06, 2021 04:36 PM IST
New Delhi |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Punjab to reopen schools for students of classes 5 to 12 from January 7
The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to reopen all schools from January 7 for students of classes 5 to 12.
Published on Jan 06, 2021 04:17 PM IST
Chandigarh |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
'Agility, adaptability and resilience are key skills to survive the new normal'
Srinivas Ladwa, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, explained the various challenges faced by the HR department and ways to deal with them in an email interview with hindustantimes.com.
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 10:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
Nilesh Mathur
Decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka to be taken tomorrow
A decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka would be taken at a high-level meeting on Saturday, officials said on Friday.
![A decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka would be taken at a high-level meeting on Saturday, officials said on Friday.(HT file) A decision on re-opening of schools in Karnataka would be taken at a high-level meeting on Saturday, officials said on Friday.(HT file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/12/18/Pictures/ht-photo_3cac4e6e-4154-11eb-ba42-7bdceb016500.jpg)
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 10:44 PM IST
Bengaluru |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
SFI holds demonstration demanding opening of Presidency University campus
A section of students belonging to the Students’ Federation of India began a protest on the main campus of Presidency University in Kolkata on Friday demanding opening of libraries, laboratories and the office.
![A section of students belonging to the Students’ Federation of India began a protest on the main campus of Presidency University in Kolkata on Friday demanding opening of libraries, laboratories and the office.(HT file) A section of students belonging to the Students’ Federation of India began a protest on the main campus of Presidency University in Kolkata on Friday demanding opening of libraries, laboratories and the office.(HT file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/12/18/Pictures/presidency-university_f3a4bb82-413c-11eb-ba42-7bdceb016500.jpg)
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 08:22 PM IST
Kolkata |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
The Sports School launches National Scholarship Program, to award scholarships to 60 students
India cricketer Robin Uthappa and tennis star Rohan Bopanna will mentor budding sportspersons of the country as part of the National Scholarship Program launched on Friday by The Sports School (TSS), an integrated institution for sports and academics.
![The Sports School (TSS), which was awarded Best Education Institute Promoting Sports at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020, will award scholarships to approximately 60 eligible students across four sports -- cricket, football, tennis and basketball.(Shutterstock) The Sports School (TSS), which was awarded Best Education Institute Promoting Sports at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020, will award scholarships to approximately 60 eligible students across four sports -- cricket, football, tennis and basketball.(Shutterstock)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/12/18/Pictures/scholarship_dd4100cc-4122-11eb-ba42-7bdceb016500.jpg)
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 05:02 PM IST
New Delhi |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur
Karnataka govt to remove textbook content that hurt feelings of Brahmins
The Karnataka Government has instructed removal of contents from the class 6 social science textbooks after the Brahmin Development Board complained it was “insulting” to the Brahmin community.
![The Karnataka Government has instructed removal of contents from the class 6 social science textbooks after the Brahmin Development Board complained it was “insulting” to the Brahmin community.(ANI file) The Karnataka Government has instructed removal of contents from the class 6 social science textbooks after the Brahmin Development Board complained it was “insulting” to the Brahmin community.(ANI file)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2020/12/18/Pictures/students-wearing-facemasks-appearing-examination-the-quarterly_3f9b3d74-4118-11eb-ba42-7bdceb016500.jpg)
Updated on Dec 18, 2020 03:34 PM IST
Bengaluru |
PTI | Posted by Nilesh Mathur