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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mission Admission seminar guides students for bachelor's, MBBS & other courses abroad
Pune: From questions about internships to securing the best scholarships, queries related to MBBS admissions abroad and bachelor's programmes in Germany were addressed on Sunday as part of the Mission Admission, an initiative by The Times of India and Astute Academy. The seminars were conducted in two sessions by chairman of Astute Academy, Tushar Deoras, at the Progressive Education Society's auditorium. The first seminar, at 10.30am, covered the Free Germany-English Medium Bachelor's programmes. Deoras said Germany is the world's third-largest economy and a developed country. He explained the complete admission criteria of Germany in prestigious Technical Universities (TUs), Technical Universities (TU) of Applied Science and Applied Science Public Universities. Deoras said, "One of the highlights of the course is that students are not required to take the most challenging Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam. The FSP is an assessment test for international students seeking to study at German universities to be taken after the Studienkolleg. Additionally, before students fly from India, Astute will obtain a university admission letter and a Studienkolleg admission letter, which is a rare and unique achievement." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 motivi per rottamare ora la caldaia per una pompa di calore Aira Scopri di più Undo You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Students who passed Standard XII can join colleges in Sept/Oct 2025. Deoras said Germany offered the fastest citizenship route and was one of the most sought-after European countries. During the second seminar, which started around 12.30pm, Deoras guided the audience regarding medical post-graduation in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand, the only countries accepted by the National Medical Commission. A parent, whose daughter is in the third year of MBBS and willing to pursue PG abroad, said, "We are confused regarding her admission for PG, whether it should be done from India or abroad. The money factor is huge, but we are very keen on taking specialised training in universities abroad." Deoras guided the parent regarding the specific query and stated that PG admissions in India would also cost around Rs 30 to 40 lakh. If the applications are made to universities with proper guidance and advance planning, the PG programme abroad was possible. Deoras explained many pathway programmes for students of biological sciences like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Physiotherapy and other courses to practice Allopathy in the USA.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Fuel subsidy to be released once crude oil hits $80/barrel —Dizon
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday said the government is ready to grant fuel subsidies to over 1.1 million bus, jeepney, tricycle, and ride-hailing application drivers once global crude oil prices surpass the $80 per barrel threshold amid the Israel-Iran conflict. At a Palace press briefing, Dizon said the Marcos administration is 'fully prepared' to implement the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP) for the public transport sector, in accordance with the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The Transport chief said a total of P2.5 billion has been earmarked under the 2025 GAA for the FSP, while an additional P617 million remains available from the 2024 budget. The FSP will benefit an estimated 1,132,407 individuals, including 258,712 Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers, 723,695 tricycle drivers, and 150,000 ride-hailing application drivers. The fuel subsidy will be disbursed through multiple channels to ensure fast and efficient distribution, such as existing Pantawid Pasada or fuel cards, registered e-wallets (GCash and Maya), bank-to-bank transfers, and cash distribution through the Land Bank of the Philippines. Dizon said crude oil prices have reached $78 per barrel in the past few days, which was still below the required threshold under the 2025 GAA. 'The government continues to monitor global prices closely and will act promptly should the US$80 mark be breached,' Dizon said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier said that there was no need to implement the FSP yet, though he assured the public that 'the government is ready to protect the livelihood of transport workers and ensure they receive timely support in the face of rising fuel costs due to the conflict between Israel and Iran.' Department of Energy officer-in-charge Sharon Garin also said that the government's fuel subsidy program might not be activated yet, as crude oil prices have not breached the $80 per barrel threshold. — VBL, GMA Integrated News
Al Etihad
11-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Global investment management firm Harrison Street opens office at ADGM
11 June 2025 09:47 A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)Harrison Street, a leading global investment management firm specialising in alternative real assets, has formally expanded into the Middle East with the launch of a new office at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).The firm has secured a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, enabling it to provide regulated services from its Abu Dhabi base. Headquartered in Chicago and London, Harrison Street also maintains offices across North America, Europe and Asia.'This strategic initiative aims to bolster Harrison Street's ability to advise and collaborate with investors in the Middle East,' the company said in a statement. 'This comes at a time when regional investors increasingly seek economic diversification and a broader range of international investment opportunities, including global real assets exposure.'The new office will be led by Hadi Nasser, who joined Harrison Street in March 2024 as Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations – Middle East. Nasser, who has nearly two decades of experience in capital raising and advisory roles across Europe and the Middle East, previously held roles at Rockpoint and EnTrust Global. He will be responsible for developing and maintaining Harrison Street's institutional relationships across the Gulf region.'We are excited to now formalise our presence in the Middle East, and specifically within ADGM, an increasingly important hub for the global investment management industry,' said Christopher Merrill, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Harrison Street. 'This strategic expansion aligns with the Middle East's advanced investment landscape and its appetite for diversified, alternative sectors.'Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer of ADGM, welcomed the development: 'Harrison Street brings valuable expertise and innovation to our thriving financial centre. Their presence further strengthens ADGM's position as a leading hub for asset and wealth management.'Founded in 2005, Harrison Street has invested over $71 billion across key sectors including senior housing, student housing, build-to-rent, healthcare delivery, life sciences, storage real estate, and digital infrastructure. The firm's strategy is supported by long-standing partnerships with more than 60 operating partners, 200 universities, and 30 top health his 2024 annual letter to investors, Merrill described the past year as a 'year of transition,' highlighting the firm's repositioning in response to macroeconomic volatility. During 2024, Harrison Street committed $5 billion to new investments and sold $4 billion worth of assets across 81 properties, including off-market transactions in student and senior housing, data centres, and medical offices. He also emphasised the firm's increasing adoption of AI and data analytics in its investment approach, and maintained a strong long-term outlook for alternative real assets. Harrison Street's new office, located at Al Sila Tower in ADGM, will serve as a regional base to guide institutional clients through a period marked by repricing and a recovering flow of capital into global real estate and infrastructure markets.
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
International financial institutions build stakes in Dalata
The latest to declare a holding in the company was Barclays, the British bank, which has bought almost 1.7 million shares, giving it a 0.8pc stake. It joined BNP Paribas, the French bank, which disclosed yesterday that it had both shares and short positions in Dalata. According to its filing with the Irish Takeover Panel, the bank now holds just over 5.2 million shares, a 2.5pc stake. It reduced its short positions by 355,653 shares. Short selling means borrowing shares whose price you think will fall and selling them. The intention is to buy the stock back at a lower price, return the borrowed stock, and pocket the profits. Societe Generale, another French bank, has also declared its ownership and short positions in Dalata. In its filing to the regulatory authorities, Societe Generale disclosed it has a total interest of almost 5.2 million shares, equal to a 2.45pc stake. Its short positions are relatively small – amounting to 0.03pc of the stock. Goldman Sachs has already increased its voting rights in Dalata to 4.83pc. State Street Global Advisors has a stake of just over 1pc. Fil Ltd and its subsidiaries have disclosed a 6.3pc stake in Dalata, which owns 55 hotel properties in Britain and Ireland and is listed on the stock exchanges in London and Dublin. In a filing by Davy Stockbrokers, it declared both purchases and sales of shares of Dalata, saying it had bought 71,206 at prices ranging from €6.25 to €6.35, and sold 74,579 shares at prices from €6.27 to €6.37. Dalata's share price reached €6.43 just after midday yesterday, its highest point in over a year, before falling back in afternoon trading. There were over 350,000 shares worth over €2.2m traded throughout the day. Last week Dalata, whose chief executive is Dermot Crowley, rejected a €1.3bn offer from a Scandinavian consortium, saying it materially undervalued the group. The offer of €6.05 a share by Pandox and Eiendomsspar represented a premium of just over 27pc on the €4.76 closing price of March 5, the last trading day before Dalata announced it was launching a strategic review, with one option being a sale. In an announcement made within hours of the offer being notified, Dalata rejected it, a move that has been vindicated by the subsequent surge in the company's share price. 'The board announced a strategic review on March 6 to explore options available to optimise capital opportunities for the group and to enhance value for shareholders, including a Formal Sales Process (FSP) pursuant to the Irish takeover rules,' it said in a statement. 'The board continues to engage in constructive discussions with a number of parties who are participating in the FSP and who have submitted initial non-binding proposals to acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of the group.' Yesterday, a spokeswoman for Dalata said there was no update on this position. Under takeover rules, the Scandinavian consortium has until July 15 to either announce a binding intention to make a bid for Dalata, or to pull out.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
19 tough Delaware concerts for June 2025
Get ready to weather a musical storm since Delaware is about to get drenched in concerts this June. Here's your forecast of 19 must-see shows sweeping through the Small Wonder all month long. Subscribe to DO Delaware Folks with an appetite for emo/pop punk tunes will get served a casserole of it when The Warped Tour Band takes you on a blast to the past to dish up some of the catchiest tunes in that genre, over the last three decades. Bottle & Cork (1807 Highway One, Dewey Beach) at 8:30 p.m. June 6. Tickets are $25. Visit or call (302) 227-7272. 21 things Delaware beaches for more fun: Beach concerts, swim-up bars, IMAX & more Jennifer Westrip isn't scared to let the "Sparks Fly" all over Delaware's premiere theater when she attempts to save revelers from a hot and humid "Cruel Summer" with her show "Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience." If Westrip's mannerisms look eerily similar to T-Swift, it might have something to do with the fact that the tribute artist is a singer who also has a theater background. "The Taylor Swift Experience" offers Swift's greatest hits and the tribute show is branded as the best in the country. The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. June 7. Tickets are $42-$52. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Blues brothers Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' will tour to lower Delaware with their new album, "Room On The Porch." The project drops May 23. The upcoming project comes nearly a decade after the pair released their collaborative album "TajMo," which won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. June 7. Tickets for general admission are $59, plus fees. Visit or call (302) 436-3015. The darling Sussex County band The Funsters will turn up at Rocking the Docks summer concert series with a benefit show to support the Fourth Street Preserve (FSP). This historic forest in Lewes is in need of permanent protection. To achieve this, organizers need to raise $8 million by Sept. 15, according to FSP's website. Local act the Williams Brothers will open the concert. Lewes Ferry Grounds (43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes) at 3 p.m. June 8. Tickets are $44.02 to $87.54. For more info, visit Bring an umbrella, because the emo band Sunny Day Real Estate likely will rain down nostalgic tunes from their '90s catalog when they tour to the First State. Two of their most notable songs are "In Circles" and "Seven." But that's not to take away from the band's 2024 album, "Diary at London Bridge Studio." Cloud Nothings will open this show. The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7:30 p.m. June 8. Tickets are $47-$107. Visit or call (302) 400-7020. This rock band from Philly has had the attention of Rolling Stone for years. This summer, frontman Adam Weiner, who grew up in South Jersey, and the ensemble are gonna have a captive audience in Lewes at Rock the Docks concert series. Low Cut Connie is known for songs like 'Private Lies' and 'Boozophilia.' Lewes Ferry Grounds (43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes) at 6 p.m. June 12. Tickets for general admission are $35 (processing and customer fees are $9.02). Visit Rolling Stone has recognized the whirlwind success of Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift tribute. It was during Wren's junior year in high school when a consultant suggested she start a Taylor Swift tribute, despite the singer-songwriter being hesitant to make the leap. In 2024, Wren ended up selling out amphitheaters and performing in 15 states, according to her bio. To elevate the Taylor Swift experience, the rising tribute artist Wren has been known to play with a full band. Milton Theatre (110 Union St., Milton) 8 p.m. June 12. Tickets are $36-$45. Visit or call (302) 684-3038. It'll be a night to remember when David Foster, Katharine McPhee (Foster's wife) and Chris Botti hit the stage at the Freeman Arts Pavilion. Foster is one of the most decorated composers of our time and has 16 Grammys under his belt (two more than Taylor Swift). Meanwhile, Katharine McPhee rose to fame on Season 5 of "American Idol." Finally, the Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world, and he'll show off his skills in SoDel this summer. General admission guests may bring their own chain to this concert. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. June 13. Tickets start at $62.64 (including $8.64 service charge). Visit or call (302) 436-3015. Hailing from York, Pennsylvania, The Wild Hymns are a husband-and-wife duo who weave a soundscape of folk-pop, and dreamy art-rock into a tapestry of mellow Americana. Megan Woodland and Jeff Hewitt both mean business on stage, but in an artful way. Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats (320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach) from 9-11 p.m. June 14. Visit or call (302) 226-2739. The famous Wooten Brothers bring their homemade flavor to the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. The band, which has been a musical force for over five decades, consists of Regi (guitar/vocals), Roy (drums/vocals), Joseph (keyboards/vocals) and Victor (bass/vocals). Rolling Stone ranked Victor, the youngest of the siblings, at No. 10 for the "Top Ten Bassists of All Time" in 2011. That list included The Beatles' Paul McCartney (No. 3) and John Entwistle of The Who (No. 1). Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) on June 19. Free event. Visit After supporting Rascal Flats on a reunion tour, country star Chris Lane will headline a beach concert for his SoDel fans. The former college baseball player has managed to hit a bunch of homeruns with favorites like "I Don't Know About You," "Take Back Home Girl" and "Big, Big Plans." Bottle & Cork (1807 Highway One, Dewey Beach) at 8 p.m. June 19. Tickets are $40 in advance; $43 day of show. Visit or call (302) 227-7272. R&B star Eric Benét will bring his talents up after headlining the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival in 2023. He dropped his new song "Can't Wait," featuring Keri Hilson. The '90s star is known for tunes like "Spend My Life With You," "Georgy Porgy" and "Sometimes I Cry." Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) on June 20. Free event. Visit Another R&B legend set to play the Clifford Brown festival is Chantė Moore, who made a name for herself the 1990s, and is celebrated for hit songs like "I Love You," "Candlelight & You," and "Chante's Got A Man." Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) on June 20. Free event. Visit The Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is on of the hottest names in the game, and for good reason. The blues star has captivated fans both in person and online with performance videos buzzing on social media. A decade ago, as a teenager, Kingfish displayed his extraordinary talent through videos on his YouTube channel. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. June 20. Tickets are $29, plus fees. Visit or call (302) 436-3015. Tickets are now on sale for Jimmie Allen's concert at Bally's Dover Casino Resort on June 20. Bally's Dover Casino Resort is a departure from his usual concerts farther south in the state that offer a beach and bar vibe. The Dover location holds personal significance for the Delaware country star since Allen once briefly was a student at Delaware State University, before he became famous. Bally's Dover Casino Resort (1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover) at 9 p.m. June 20. Tickets are $75-$150. For more info, visit Elements of rock, hip-hop and reggae appear in 311's music. The beloved band from the '90s and early 2000s is responsible for big tunes like "Amber," "Beautiful Disaster" and "Love Song." Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 6 p.m. June 21. Tickets are $69, plus fees. Visit or call (302) 436-3015. The alt-rock piano star Ben Folds is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of this generation. He's acclaimed for tunes like "Brick," "Heist" and "You Don't Know Me." The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7 p.m. June 22. Tickets are $79-$115. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. This cover band has a big following. The gang is known to sell out shows at Rocking the Docks in Lewes, which will probably happen again this summer. The Amish Outlaws feature members who perform in Amish attire. Some of the members grew up in the community before deciding to rebel and leave their community to live in the secular world. Lewes Ferry Grounds (43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes) at 6 p.m. June 25. Tickets for general admission are $35 (processing and customer fees are $9.02). Visit Siblings John and TJ Osborne are best known as the Brothers Osborne, a pair of Grammy winners who grew up in Maryland. The bros have released favorites like "It Ain't My Fault," "Stay A Little Longer" and "Rum." Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. June 26. Tickets are $59-$109, plus fees. Visit or call (302) 436-3015. Longwood Gardens music in 2025: It wants to plant a musical kiss on you this summer If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@ Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 19 can't-miss Delaware concerts for June 2025
