Education diary

In an attempt to help students prepare for the UPSC exams,Chanakya IAS Academy,

Chanakya Academy launches centre in city

In an attempt to help students prepare for the UPSC exams,Chanakya IAS Academy,a well-known Delhi-based training institute,launched its centre in Pune. The academy is set up in collaboration with the city-based Rewachand Bhojwani Foundation’s RBA Civil Services Academy. Chairman A K Mishra who was in the city for the launch said,Pune has always been the educational hub of India. Students from all over the country come here for quality education. So Chanakya Academy is proud to launch a branch in the city of knowledge.

Presentation on biotech careers

An informative audio-visual presentation on career options in biotechnology will be organised by Swanand Foundation on June 12 from 5 pm at the AV Hall,MES Garware College,Pune. Eminent agro-biotechnologist,Abhay Shendye,will guide school and college students and their parents on carrier options in biotechnology. He will also talk on various interesting avenues for post-graduates in this field. For further details,contact 9422035875.

Martial arts trainer wins in Karate meet

Prasanjeet Bhattacharjee,a martial arts trainer from the International School of Business and Media has won the third rank at the International Karate Championship held recently in Nepal . Prasanjeet got his first degree black belt from Kyokushinkaikan,Hunbo headquartes,Tokyo,Japan. He also works as a dance,yoga and martial arts trainer in ISB&M,Pune. Asked about his preparations,Prasanjeet said I continuously practised for the Nepal championship. The competition is very tough and one needs to have not only talent,but also the determination and confidence. I am very honoured that being a sportsman,I could represent my country abroad and make all my fellow Indians proud by winning.

Portal for info on engg courses launched

YourNextLeap.com,a leading website on engineering admissions,has launched a portal called CollegeNama for Class XII students aspiring to pursue B.E. / B. Tech courses. Students and parents can get ratings for engineering colleges based on tuition fees,campus placements,infrastructure,faculty to student ratio and student activities on the portal.

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