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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gyan Sabha focused on strengthening education, not to propagate any ideology: SSUN president
Kochi: Amid the row over the participation of vice-chancellors of multiple universities from Kerala at the 'Gyan Sabha' education conference organized by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), Pankaj Mittal, the president of the RSS-linked organization, said that the conference was not aimed at promoting ideologies of BJP or RSS. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking to TOI, Mittal, who is also the secretary general of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), said the event focused primarily on strengthening education by integrating Indian values and discussing the effective implementation of National Education Policy (NEP). "The conference was not conducted to propagate the ideology of BJP or RSS. There was no talk about any political outfit, only discussions on academic issues and how to improve the quality of higher education and bring Indianness into education," said Mittal. Responding to criticisms raised by political outfits in Kerala deeming the event an attempt at 'saffronisation' of the education sector, Mittal said, "I don't know what saffronisation means. Is saffronisation about improving the quality of education? Is it about increasing employability?" Mittal pointed out that India has a rich heritage that is often overlooked in the current educational structure, and NEP 2020 recommends this change. According to her, while the policy was widely accepted, implementation remains the key challenge. Mittal said that AIU aligns with NEP and has dedicated a full year towards planning its implementation. "For us, education is not just about earning money but about shaping individuals into good human beings. If a person with multiple degrees engages in theft or murder, we cannot call it education. Education must embrace value systems and moral values," she said.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Power utilities prepared to meet any demand for energy this Kharif season: Principal Secretary (Energy) Navin Mittal
HYDERABAD The power utilities of the State are all prepared to handle the growing demand for energy this Kharif season and the peak demand in July has registered over 14% increase this year compared to last year, Principal Secretary (Energy) Navin Mittal said. Speaking during a virtual meet with authorities of the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) led by its Chairman and Managing Director Md. Musharraf Farooqui on Monday, Mr. Mittal asked the authorities, engineers and field staff of the power utilities to remain alert to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all sectors. Mr. Mittal stated that the peak demand in July last year was recorded at 13,541 megawatt on July 31. This year it was 15,443 MW on July 16 with an increase of 14.05%. The farming community was using pump-sets widely with the availability of round-the-clock free power to irrigate the crops, leading to high energy demand even during the monsoon season. The SPDCL officials explained to the Principal Secretary that energy demand was also increasing heavily in the Greater Hyderabad limits with industrial, commercial and domestic consumption going up. They stated that there was a growth of nearly 31% peak demand in Greater Hyderabad on July 21 compared to the same day last. Similarly, the energy consumption too was up by over 35% on the same this year, compared to last year. Availability of groundwater due to good rains and paddy transplantation gaining pace over the next 2-3 weeks was expected to push up the energy demand further, Mr. Mittal said. The intra-day peak demand was over 15,000 MW on three days, over 14,000 MW on one day and over 13,000 MW on seven days as on July 27 this year.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Sir Ke Sur' Wows As Viral Ex-IAS Officer Completes Ghazal In New Video: ‘Saare Talent Le Liye?'
Kashish Mittal achieved All India Rank 58 in the civil services examination. He was part of the civil services from 2011 to 2019. 'Sir Ke Sur' Wows As Viral Ex-IAS Officer Completes Ghazal In New Video: 'Saare Talent Le Liye?' A video of a former IAS officer crooning a soulful melody has won hearts on social media. The clip features Kashish Mittal, a 2011-batch IAS officer, singing a ghazal. While many people were blown away by his talent, others decided to look into his background. The result left them stunned. Mittal's LinkedIn profile has gone viral as well. The reason? He quit his job as an IAS officer to work for Microsoft and later establish his own company. Kashish Mittal's Viral Video The clip sees Mittal singing a ghazal- Unke Andaz E Karam- that had also been crooned by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. His melodious voice echoes in the clip, leaving many impressed with his rendition. The text lists out Mittal's achievements and adds that he left everything to pursue his passion for Indian classical music. A user wrote, 'Felt that one in my spine, his voice resonates beyond words." Another commented, 'Just a big fan of your voice, your emotions, your sacrifice, your intelligence, your love for your passion, don't have words for you, just a godman person." Another user recalled, 'Have met him in person and listened to one of the masterpieces Guloo mein rang bhare. Mesmerising." Who Is Kashish Mittal? The ex-IAS officer's achievements will surely leave you stunned. Mittal got the All India Rank (AIR) 6 in JEE and pursued Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi. He graduated from the prestigious institute in 2010. Mittal then competed in the civil services exam, achieving AIR 58. He was an officer in the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territory cadre. Mittal also worked as the additional principal secretary to Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman of NITI Aayog. He resigned in 2019, according to a report in The Print, as he was unhappy about his transfer to Arunachal Pradesh. After quitting his government job, Mittal worked with Microsoft as a Principal Research PM for five years. He then co-founded Disha AI in 2025, a company that democratises high-quality education with artificial intelligence. Apart from excelling in his professional life, Kashish Mittal has been pursuing his passion for music. He has trained in Hindustani classical music since childhood. After resigning from the IAS, the ex-IAS officer has been performing as a classical vocalist of the Agra Gharana. He is an empanelled artist with All India Radio and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Mittal's videos on Instagram have earned millions of likes, making his achievements a benchmark for other people. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Man Who Became An IAS Officer At 21, Is An IIT Topper With AIR 6, Worked At Microsoft As Manager, But Left It All for His Passion — Now He Is...
photoDetails english 2937522 Updated:Jul 27, 2025, 08:53 AM IST From IIT Topper to IAS Officer 1 / 7 Kashish Mittal, born in Jalandhar in 1989, secured an All India Rank (AIR) 6 in the JEE exams and went on to pursue Electrical Engineering at IIT. By the age of 21, he had cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam and became one of the youngest IAS officers in his batch. A Promising Bureaucratic Career 2 / 7 Mittal served in the civil services for nine years. During his tenure, he held prominent positions, including working as the Private Secretary to the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. However, in 2019, when he was transferred to Arunachal Pradesh, he made a decision that shocked many — he resigned. Why He Walked Away 3 / 7 While many would consider his IAS post the pinnacle of success, Kashish chose to walk away from it to pursue something even closer to his heart — music. A Lifelong Love for Music 4 / 7 Mittal had been trained in Hindustani classical music since the age of eight. By eleven, he was already performing at the prestigious Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Punjab. Over the years, his talent was recognised with several accolades, including: Punjab State Award for Art and Culture (2007) Saraswati Samman by IIT Delhi (2010) Naad Shri Samman (2018) NTSE and CCRT fellowships His Second Innings: Music & Technology 5 / 7 After resigning from the IAS, Kashish also took a plunge into the tech industry. He joined Microsoft as a Principal Research Program Manager, where he worked for five years. In March 2025, he founded Disha AI, a startup that merges cutting-edge AI with a social impact vision. Now a Viral Classical Singer 6 / 7 Today, Kashish Mittal is gaining attention online as a professional Hindustani classical vocalist of the Agra Gharana. His dedication to music and courage to follow his passion has turned him into an inspiration for thousands of young Indians. The Man Who Chose Passion Over Power 7 / 7 From IIT and IAS to Microsoft and now music — Kashish Mittal's journey is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about titles or salaries; it's about doing what sets your soul on fire.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India has not compromised on data sharing under FTA with UK: Sunil Mittal
London: Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal on Tuesday reassured that the India-UK FTA does not compromise data protections, asserting that India has a "clear position" on securing its data provisions in every way. Bharti Enterprises Chairman said that the country is uniquely positioned to ensure secure data exchanges only with trusted partners. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Bharti Enterprises Chairman said, "In today's world, data movement is one of the most important issues in the trade, and services. And given India's advantage in digital connectivity now, which is not only at par with the world but perhaps in certain cases ahead of the world in its availability of data, the pricing, and the consumption patterns that you see, India has a very, very clear position." "India has a very, very clear position. It wants to exchange data only with trusted partners, trusted countries. And these kinds of FTAs help in establishing those relationships," he added. India's data localisation requirements, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, will ensure robust security for Indian data, Mittal said. Discussing Starlink's partnership with his company, Mittal addressed potential concerns about satellite internet in crisis scenarios, such as internet shutdowns in conflict zones like Manipur. He clarified that, should such disruptions occur, the Indian government would have the authority to order the shutdown of services from licensed operators. "They (Indian Government) will have to immediately make a request to the people who have been licensed (with Starlink) in India and they'll be duty bound to follow the law of the land, absolutely. I mean tomorrow, if we are operating OneWeb in India and if there are directions for us to shut the services, we will have no other recourse but to do that. I mean, you are operating under the license GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite) given by the DOT. So you have to stay within those norms," Mittal stated. The much-awaited landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, providing greater access to goods and services between the two countries. On May 6, Prime Minister Modi and his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, announced the successful conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The idea behind the trade deal is to eliminate or reduce tariffs on imports and exports between the two nations. This should make Indian products competitive in the UK and vice versa.
