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HRD ministry adds 5000 more seats in Navodaya Vidyalayas this academic year

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

Prakash Javadekar, Union Human Resource Development Minister, has increased 5,000 seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) across India for the Academic Year 2019-20. Currently, the numbers of seats in JNVs, residential schools for rural children, are 46600. With the addition of 5000 seats, there will be the availability of 51000 seats from 2019. Javadekar said, ...

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3 key things to consider before venturing into Health Cafe Business

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 3 min read

The popularity of healthy foods and restaurants has skyrocketed in recent years. Once a niche market is now a burgeoning billion-dollar industry. But starting a health cafe or restaurant is not easy. There are various things you need to keep in mind in order to succeed in the marketplace. Here are the 3 most important ...

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Tripura to establish international Buddhist university

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

In order to attract students from South East Asian countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Sri Lanka, the International Buddhist Confederation is planning to set up a Buddhist university in Tripura. Dhammapiya, Secretary General of International Buddhist Confederation, said, "I along with few other members of the Buddhist community met Chief Minister Biplab ...

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UK Universities Are Providing Collaborative Opportunities To Indian Institutes

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 2 min read

The UK and India are bound by deep and common bonds – historical, social, economic and cultural. Our histories are entwined in ways that we are still uncovering. Many UK citizens are of Indian heritage, contributing hugely to our communities and our society. As a major emerging economy, India is expanding its higher education sector ...

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Sharjah Book Authority chief beckons Indian publishers to use the city as gateway to reach books to third countries

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 2 min read

Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman, Sharjah Book Authority, has invited Indian publishers to take advantage of the low logistical costs offered by Sharjah publishing city. Sharjah, he said, was the first free zone in the world for publishing and is a gateway to reach out to third countries. Addressing the 'CEO Speak 2019 - Over Chairman’s ...

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IGNOU to launch 4 new skill-based Health Programmes

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

Indira Gandhi National Open University's (IGNOU) School of Health Sciences (SOHS) is introducing four new skill-based Health Programmes. The programmes have been launched to create trained healthcare personnel for improving healthcare delivery across India. T.K. Jena of SOHS, IGNOU, said, "The programmes will be implemented through a nation-wide support services framework. A supervision and monitoring ...

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The Private Tutoring Business Is In Demand In 2019. Read On To Know Why

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 2 min read

The constant evolution and development happening in the Indian education industry have opened several gates for educators to invest and establish an educational business of their own. This constant evolution and the invasion of technology are revamping the various segments initially available in the education system. This is the reason why the modern Indian education ...

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IIT Kanpur & NSE sign MoU to work on cyber security solutions

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur for working together on industry-leading cybersecurity solutions and practices. With this MoU, IIT Kanpur faculty will be helping NSE in the areas of cybersecurity. NSE said in a statement, "The NSE-IIT Kanpur partnership aims ...

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ZoloStays raises $30 Mn in Series B funding round to fuel expansion

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

In a bid to fuel its expansion plans, co-living and home rental startup ZoloStays Property Solutions has raised $30 million in a Series-B funding round led by existing investor Nexus Venture Partners. IDFC Alternatives and Mirae Asset have also participated in the Series-B round. The transaction has pushed the valuation of the Bengaluru-based startup over $100 ...

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Here is How Ministry of Tourism is Promoting and Developing India’s Tourism Industry

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 3 min read

According to the global wellness tourism market report, one of the important growth drivers of this segment is increasing is the mix of luxury, hospitality and spiritual healing, which is missing in the day-to-day life of people, especially those living in metro cities. According to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), the number of Domestic Tourist ...

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London-based Laureti to introduce electric-SUV DionX in India in 2021

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

London-based Laureti Automotive Corporation is planning to launch an electric SUV, DionX, in India in 2021. The company's move is aimed at providing clean mobility solutions in the country. Laureti is further in the process of investing $370 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Puducherry with an initial capacity of 10,000 vehicles per annum ...

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Best Education Franchise Business To Start In Chandigarh

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 3 min read

India holds an important place in the global education industry. India’s education sector offers great potential for entrepreneurs thinking of venturing into the education business. Listed as one of the wealthiest cities in India, Chandigarh is emerging as the education hub. The union territory is common capital of the state of Punjab and Haryana, thus ...

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NVIDIA looks to expand gaming footprint in India

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

The US-headquartered NVIDIA is planning to add 100 gaming cafes in India this year, expanding its gaming footprint the country. The graphic processor major has said that India has a bigger scope for growth with its increasing online gaming community. Currently, there are nearly 100 such gaming cafes and less than 1000 non-exclusive cafes. The ...

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OYO to add up to 500 Townhouse hotels across India in 2019

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 1 min read

As part of its expansion plan, OYO is planning to add up to 500 Townhouse hotels across India during 2019. Currently, the hospitality firm has 68 Townhouse hotels in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Pune. Ankit Tandon, COO of OYO Townhouse, said, "In 2019, OYO will be adding 400 to 500 ...

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Points To Consider Before Purchasing A Franchise In 2019

Opportunity India Desk Jan 07, 2019 - 2 min read

With the increasing business opportunities in India and globally, the rise and dominance of the franchise model is no more an unfamiliar thing. Many entrepreneurs and startup owners are seen opting for the franchising model for expanding their business nationally and globally. Franchising could look an easy option for providing your business a swift push ...

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