Experts call for blending innovation with ethics to build resilient and inclusive communities THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 The 13th Indian Social Work Conference (ISWC) 2025, themed “Technology, Innovation, and Society: Challenges and Opportunities for Ecosocial Work and Sustainable Development,” was inaugurated today at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar. The three-day national conference, organized by Centurion ...

  Over 2,000 disadvantaged youth trained and placed through CSR initiative THEBUSINESSBYES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 In a milestone achievement for rural youth empowerment, Centurion University and LTIMindtree marked the successful placement of 60 students trained under their flagship CSR initiative, the “Empowerment” Skill Development Program. The placement day, a celebration of hands-on training and industry integration, saw graduates ...

Pioneering step to empower India’s semiconductor ecosystem through innovation and hands-on learning THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a major stride towards strengthening India’s semiconductor innovation landscape, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Scalable Silicon Systems, along with an ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 31, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, located at Jindal Nagar, Angul, celebrated National Unity Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.” The celebration aimed to instil the values of unity, integrity, and brotherhood among the students, reflecting the true spirit of national integration. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 30, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, hosted a special programme on cyber safety and awareness aimed at educating students on the responsible and secure use of digital platforms. Welcoming the distinguished guests, the Principal, Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sahu, extended warm greetings to Upasana Padhi, Additional Superintendent of Police, and Jignyasa Behera, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DIB, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools commenced on Monday at Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, under the SPEFL Trade initiative. The programme aims to provide students with practical exposure and enhance their employability through skill-based learning. Inaugurating the training, Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, OCTOBER 24, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, has once again made its mark on the state-level arts scene, with its talented students bringing home multiple awards from the prestigious Kala Utsav-2025 Arts Festival. Held recently at the Government Girls’ High School in Bhubaneswar, the event was organized by the Union Education Ministry, to celebrate the creative potential ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 9, 2025 Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, has achieved a significant global milestone by securing a position in the 1501+ band worldwide and a national rank of 98 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2026. This marks a remarkable leap for the University, which had previously featured in THE’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 8, 2025 KIIT Deemed to be University has been conferred with the prestigious FICCI Higher Education Excellence Award 2025 in the category of ‘Excellence in Financial Sustainability & Student Access (Private)’. The award was presented by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi. This national recognition ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI/PUNE, OCTOBER 7, 2025 With India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) waste projected to surge to nearly 200,000 tons by 2030 and 1.8 million tons by 2050, researchers at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) have achieved a breakthrough in sustainability by developing and validating, through lab trials and industry collaboration, a scalable recycling process to tackle the nation’s mounting PV ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Rajya Sabha and National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, underscored the vital role of Company Secretaries in India’s economic future during the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s (ICSI) 57th Foundation Day celebration in New Delhi on October 4. He emphasized that with India’s rapidly expanding corporate and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 3, 2025 SBI Life Insurance, one of India’s most trusted private life insurers, has announced the finalists of its national innovation challenge, IdeationX 2.0. Team Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), emerged triumphant in the semi-finale round held at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, securing a coveted spot in the highly anticipated Grand Finale. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Centurion University has entered into a landmark partnership with L&T Technology Services Ltd. (LTTS) to establish a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. The initiative aims to redefine technology education and innovation, with a sharp focus on advanced domains such as Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and future-ready digital solutions. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, announced the felicitation of 48 meritorious students by Subhalaxmi Cooperative, one of Odisha’s largest women-led cooperatives and self-help groups extensively supported by the company. The recognition formed part of an annual initiative dedicated to honouring academic brilliance and encouraging students to strive for higher scholastic achievements in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 India is fighting a battle against an invisible adversary—its own brain drain. Each year, as per the Ministry of External Affairs, nearly two million Indian students leave the country to pursue education overseas, convinced that the quality they seek is unavailable within India. The cost is staggering — not only does it drain family ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has once again underscored its commitment to enhancing educational standards with the expansion of its flagship ‘Project Vidya’. As part of the initiative, 10 additional teachers have been deployed across 10 government schools in the Kuraloi region of Jharsuguda district. This strategic intervention aims to improve student-teacher ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 “Company Secretaries can be the torchbearers of India’s startup and agri-business revolution,” said Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, while addressing *Aspirational East*, a national seminar on startups, FPOs, and agri-business organised by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Patna on Friday. Applauding ICSI’s initiative to ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 “Educators not only serve as role models for students and society but also play a vital role in building institutions,” remarked Professor (Dr.) Kulbhushan Balooni, Vice Chancellor of Birla Global University, while addressing the Teachers’ Conference organised by the Bhubaneswar Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on Sunday. Prof. Balooni ...

Over 650 educators benefit from capacity-building initiative in Lakhanpur block THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to grassroots education by hosting a block-level, one-day teachers’ orientation program in collaboration with the Block Education Department at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali. The initiative, designed to strengthen pedagogical practices and promote educational ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced a landmark development in gemological education in India with its School of Gemology being accredited as a Teaching Centre (ATC) for the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A). Beginning November 2025, the prestigious Gem-A Foundation Course will be offered at IGI’s flagship Mumbai centre, marking a significant ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 True progress in society begins when every child is given an equitable opportunity to learn from quality educational resources. Guided by this belief, Vedanta Aluminium has been transforming rural education through Project Vidyagraha, a pioneering digital learning initiative that is reshaping access to knowledge for thousands of students across Jharsuguda district. Launched in 2022, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, celebrated Teachers’ Day with fervour, honouring the invaluable role of educators in shaping future generations. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest Damodar Mittal, Executive Director (Projects), Jindal Steel, Angul, and Vice Chairman of the School Management Committee, along with other distinguished guests. Among ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon observed Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm at Notre Dame Academy, Salakati, and Ankur Tiny Tots, located within its township. The celebrations paid rich tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the distinguished philosopher, teacher, and former President of India, whose birth anniversary is commemorated across the nation as Teachers’ Day. At Notre Dame Academy, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has launched the India–Australia Facilitation Centre at its 4th International Conference held in Sydney, Australia, from September 3 to 5, 2025. The initiative aims to bolster bilateral trade and investment, offering support for companies from both countries to establish offices and subsidiaries. Organised on the theme ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, AUGUST 30, 2025 In a significant step towards strengthening academic-industry collaboration in the field of forensic science, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), with campuses in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and the State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Uttar Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lucknow on Friday. The agreement seeks to foster academic and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, AUGUST 14, 2025 In a meaningful step towards inclusion and empowerment, NTPC–Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), through its Uttara Club, organised a special outreach programme at Sparsh Rajkiya Drishtibadhit Balika Inter College in Lucknow, focusing on the welfare of visually challenged adolescent girls. The initiative, led by Uttara Club President Bipasa Deb, combined practical support with awareness-building, aiming ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 13, 2025 “Greed is a disease with no cure, and it lies at the root of the decline in our social values,” asserted Justice N. Santosh Hegde, former Supreme Court judge and retired Karnataka Lokayukta, in a forthright address at KIIT Law School on “Fall in Social Values and Its Consequences”. Lamenting the relentless pursuit of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 11, 2025 Centurion University, in its long-standing partnership with LTIMindtree CSR, has launched the latest edition of its flagship skill development initiative — the “Empowerment” program. Now in its 11th year, the collaboration aims to train and secure employment for 800 rural youth over the next year. The initiative builds on a proven track record — ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALAHANDI, AUGUST 6, 2025 Once etched in public memory as a symbol of poverty and deprivation, Kalahandi today tells a different story—one of aspiration, opportunity, and transformation. Over the past two decades, this landlocked district has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis, with education emerging as one of its strongest pillars of progress. At the heart of this change stands ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently concluded a week-long initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene and adolescent health among rural schoolchildren in Odisha. The awareness drive covered more than 18 schools across the regions of Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli, benefiting over 1,100 students from Classes 6 to 10. The initiative was designed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 6, 2025 The Jindal Foundation, the social development arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship initiative, Yashasvi, aimed at empowering girls and women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds through education and skill development. This year, the Foundation targets supporting over 5,000 women and girls across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Under the Yashasvi ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHADRAK, AUGUST 5, 2025 Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), a Vedanta Group company, has launched a dry food meal initiative at Sri Ram Upper Primary (SRUP) School in Ostapal, under its flagship CSR programme, FACOR Sathi Siksha Amrut Pariyojana. The initiative is aimed at improving the nutritional intake of schoolchildren while promoting regular attendance. Under this programme, each ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 1, 2025 In a thrilling display of wit, speed, and intellect, KIIT International School emerged as the champion of “CSM Synapse”, Odisha’s premier inter-school quiz competition, hosted by CSM Tech in collaboration with Quizcraft Global. The dynamic team of Adweya Sarangi and Swastika Mishra outshone formidable contenders in a nail-biting finale to claim the Champion’s Trophy ...

Tata Power inaugurates Green Energy Skill Centre in Odisha to empower youth in renewable energy THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, JULY 30, 2025 In a major boost to green skill development and India’s clean energy transition, Tata Power, through its training arm Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) and in collaboration with TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), inaugurated the TPSDI Green ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JULY 28, 2025 In a spirited celebration of leadership and responsibility, O.P. Jindal School, Angul, hosted its prestigious Investiture Ceremony at the scenic Eden Garden in Jindal Nagar. The solemn occasion witnessed the ceremonial conferring of responsibilities to the newly appointed student leaders, setting the tone for a year of dedication and service. Dilip Kumar Sinha, President ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SAMBALPUR, JULY 15, 2025 In a forward-looking initiative to shape the future of financial services in India, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), hosted the “International Conference on Metaverse Banking and Financial Transformation” (ICMBFT 2025). The event served as a unique confluence of academic minds, fintech ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAJPUR, JULY 14, 2025 Marking a transformative stride toward inclusive and people-centric development, the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) — the CSR arm of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA) — ceremoniously launched its two flagship community outreach initiatives, Kanya Express and e-Shikshya Express, in Kalinganagar, Jajpur on Monday. The launch event was graced by P. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2025 In a powerful drive to foster community engagement across India’s villages, towns, and metro cities, children from SOS Children’s Villages India, who are part of Bal Panchayats, are taking to the streets with compelling performances that champion child rights and development. Through vibrant street plays, these young change-makers are raising awareness about the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SHILLONG, JULY 11, 2025 Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, underscored the Government of India’s commitment to empowering youth through industry-integrated learning while addressing the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) North-East Roundtable held at the Courtyard by Marriott, Shillong. The high-profile event was also attended by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and senior officials ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/VISAKHAPATNAM, JUNE 22, 2025 Centurion University of Technology & Management (CUTM) has etched its name in history by becoming the first Indian university to exhibit at the prestigious Design Automation Conference (DAC), being held in San Francisco from June 22 to 25, 2025. The 62nd edition of DAC, themed “Chips to Systems,” is the world’s leading forum for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 22, 2025 Centurion University of Technology and Management has achieved a remarkable milestone in the 2025 University Impact Rankings, securing the 10th position in India. This notable rise from its 18th place in 2024 demonstrates the University’s growing influence and commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a comprehensive approach that integrates ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 19, 2025 India stands at a defining moment in its educational journey. With over 40 million students enrolled in higher education institutions across the country, we boast the world’s largest college-going population. Yet, a significant portion of our youth continues to look abroad for quality education — driven by aspirations for global exposure, academic prestige, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has lauded the outstanding academic performance of students in Jharsuguda, crediting the success in part to its flagship digital learning initiative, Project Vidyagraha. The district has achieved an impressive third rank among Odisha’s 30 districts in the Annual High School Certificate (AHSC) examination results, recording a stellar 97.87% ...

Revives vision for a world-class, non-profit Education City in India THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2025 In a landmark step toward transforming India’s higher education landscape, Vedanta Limited — India’s only and the world’s leading conglomerate in transition metals, critical minerals, energy, and technology — has called upon state governments and local administrations to join hands in establishing a world-class, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2025 IMI Bhubaneswar ushered in a new chapter for its incoming PGDM Batch of 2025–27 with an inspiring and thoughtfully curated Orientation Programme. The inaugural event reflected the institute’s commitment to shaping not just competent professionals but also compassionate, socially responsible individuals prepared to meet the dynamic demands of the business world. The ceremony began ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, 12 JUNE 2025 In a significant step toward empowering Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), the National Urban Co-operative Finance & Development Corporation (NUCFDC) has launched ‘Sahakar PaathShaala’ — a national training and capacity-building initiative aimed at transforming the cooperative banking sector. The inaugural session was held at the Cosmos Bank Head Office in Pune and witnessed participation from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 11, 2025 In a recent social media post, globally renowned physician and author Dr. Deepak Chopra expressed strong support for industrialist Anil Agarwal’s longstanding vision of establishing a world-class university in India. Reflecting on a recent conversation with Agarwal at London’s historic Riverside Studios — now under the stewardship of the Vedanta Chairman — Dr. Chopra ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 10, 2025 Odisha, long celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, mineral resources, and resilient communities, has made significant strides in recent years across multiple socio-economic dimensions. The state has expanded its industrial footprint, become a national leader in disaster resilience, and laid the groundwork for sustained institutional investment. With a rapidly growing young population and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JODHPUR, JUNE 9, 2025 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday underscored the pivotal role of India’s youth in addressing global challenges, asserting that the nation is emerging as a world leader in innovation and development through the dynamism of its young minds. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, he said, “India is advancing on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, JUNE 9, 2025 The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), a premier institution fostering entrepreneurship education and innovation, has announced the commencement of admissions for its two flagship postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025–27: the Post Graduate Diploma in Management–Entrepreneurship (PGDM–E) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (PGDM–IEV). Both ...