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Explore Queensland, Australia Through Shakti Mohan's Lens: A JourneyLabel Luxury Travel Story
This collaboration re-imagines luxury travel for the discerning guest from India, one who values not only indulgence but also meaning, authenticity, and connection read more JourneyLabel, India's leading bespoke travel curator, has partnered with Tourism and Events Queensland, Australia (TEQ) to unveil the many facets of Australia's sunshine state through the eyes of renowned dancer, choreographer, and TV personality Shakti Mohan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This collaboration re-imagines luxury travel for the discerning guest from India, one who values not only indulgence but also meaning, authenticity, and connection. Shakti Mohan's journey through Queensland, Australia, serves as a lens to explore its natural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, and rich Indigenous heritage, offering a deeply curated and emotionally resonant experience. 'I'm delighted to embark on this journey with JourneyLabel and Tourism and Events Queensland,' shared Shakti Mohan. 'Queensland, Australia offers such a compelling mix, from peaceful coastal retreats and ancient rainforests to vibrant urban energy. This trip allowed me to reconnect with nature and experience Australia in a truly fresh and soulful way.' A Journey Through Contrasts Her itinerary was carefully organised to reflect the diversity Queensland, Australia offers, from the vibrant cityscape of Brisbane to the golden shores of the Gold Coast, the lush beauty of the Sunshine Coast, the iconic Great Barrier Reef, and the ancient rainforest. At every stop, Shakti engaged with local culture, cuisine, and natural wonder, sharing real-time stories and moments with her millions of followers back home. 'India is one of Queensland, Australia's fastest-growing and most dynamic international visitor markets,' said Ryna Sequeira, Director India, Tourism and Events Queensland, Australia. 'We are seeing increasing demand for immersive and premium travel experiences. Our partnership with JourneyLabel and Shakti Mohan allows us to bring Queensland's story to life in a way that resonates with the evolving tastes of Indian travellers.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Inspired by Shakti's journey, JourneyLabel is now sharing specially tailored travel stories for those seeking their own Queensland experience. These luxury travel narratives are thoughtfully curated for solo adventurers, couples, families, and honeymooners, with a focus on wellbeing, romance, exploration, and authentic encounters. 'At JourneyLabel, we are drawn to destinations that leave a lasting impression. Queensland, Australia's stunning beauty, diversity, and warm spirit align perfectly with what today's Indian traveller seeks,' said Sufail Husain, Co-Founder, JourneyLabel. 'It's a privilege to partner with TEQ and collaborate with Shakti Mohan, who brings such grace and sincerity to the storytelling. We believe this journey will inspire others to travel deeper and dream bigger.' As her travel stories continue to roll out across Instagram and lifestyle platforms, Shakti's images barefoot on the beach, in rainforest silence, or gazing at golden sunsets are already inspiring her audience to see Queensland, Australia, not just as a destination, but a feeling. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
08-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
30% quota for MSc and PhD faculty restored by medical colleges in non-clinical subjects
In a move expected to bring major relief to medical educators across India, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice restoring the eligibility of MSc and PhD degree holders to occupy up to 30% of faculty positions in non-clinical subjects in medical colleges. This reinstatement follows extensive discussions and repeated appeals from the academic per the public notice dated July 5, 2025, the NMC stated that in medical institutions offering MBBS courses, holders of MSc (Medical) and/or PhD (Medical) qualifications shall be eligible to fill 30% of faculty positions in four non-clinical disciplines — Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology. This decision will apply to all current and future faculty appointments, bringing much-needed clarity and consistency to faculty eligibility marks a return to the pre-2022 norms that had long allowed MSc and PhD holders to contribute to teaching in non-clinical departments. In 2022, under the NMC's revised Teacher Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ), the eligibility of MSc/PhD candidates will be put on hold, sparking concern about job losses and academic bottlenecks. The latest announcement clarifies that the 30% cap must be applied department-wise, not across the institution as a whole. For example, if a medical college's Pharmacology department has ten faculty posts, three of those may now be filled by MSc or PhD the NMC specified that this restored quota applies only to non-clinical departments, and not to para-clinical or clinical disciplines like Microbiology, Pathology, or Community notice further explains that these appointments will be governed by the Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 2022, including required publications and experience. The regulatory body emphasised that eligibility alone does not guarantee selection — institutions must continue to follow merit-based selection processes and ensure compliance with teaching NMC's reversal comes after sustained pressure from associations of medical educators and MSc/PhD scholars, who had pointed out that excluding them would create a faculty shortage and compromise teaching quality in foundational sciences. Many institutions have also expressed difficulty filling positions in non-clinical subjects solely with MBBS and MD the decision is being lauded by teaching faculty and educational bodies, the NMC has clarified that it reserves the right to review and revise this quota policy in the future, based on academic and institutional notice concludes by urging all medical colleges and concerned authorities to implement the revised norms with immediate effect, ensuring that the quality of medical education remains uncompromised while addressing manpower gaps in non-clinical departments.- Ends
Mint
23-04-2025
- Health
- Mint
NMC plans to fill vacant faculty posts in medical colleges with retired army and railways doctors
New Delhi: Amid a shortage of medical faculty in medical colleges, the National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to fill the vacant positions with retired doctors from the army and railways. This move by India's apex medical education regulator comes in the backdrop of Economic Survey highlighting faculty shortages, which are affecting the quality of medical training. The plan aims to fill at least 700 such positions across government institutions. As per the plan, appointment of these teaching faculty is being planned for post-graduate courses to teach specialized curriculum by the retired doctors from the armed forces, railways, and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Also read | Private universities headed to IITs to hire faculty As part of the plan, the NMC has floated a draft Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) in the Medical Institutions Regulations, 2024, for consideration by stakeholders. 'TEQ will benefit at least 600-700 seats across government institutions. This will improve patient care and recruit meritorious faculty. However, the TEQ proposal is with the health ministry for further deliberations and is delayed," an official said adding that the delay is also affecting the potential increase of PG seats in the country. 'Specialist medical officer of the Armed Forces having minimum 8 years teaching experience after obtaining the requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the subject, of which at last three years as Associate Professor in a teaching hospital of the Armed Forces, with two Research publications under the relevant provisions can be considered eligible for appointment as Professor in the concerned subject," said the official. Also read | Govt cracks down on pharmacists gaming the system; regulator told to check faculty, student attendance at college Similar, provisions are being made in the case of retired doctors from railways and ESIC, the official added. On 1 April, there were 74,306 postgraduate seats and 118,190 MBBS seats in the country as per NMC. This indicates a significant shortage of specialists in cardiology, neurology, oncology and surgery. Till July last year, NMC has documented around 1.38 million medical practitioners with an MBBS degree, which translates to one MBBS degree holder per 1,263 people. 'Until the TEQ is not passed by the government, faculty recruitment cannot happen and it is delaying the process," a second official said. The official said that the recruitment of faculty members is a mammoth process as government has to provide designations like professor, assistant professor and associate professor. 'Without the designations, these faculty cannot work in the medical colleges." Also read | How to game the system: Pharmacy colleges found faking principal, faculty This year's union budget highlighted the expansion of medical education as it announced 10,000 additional seats to be added in medical colleges and hospitals, taking the total number of seats to 75,000 in the next 5 years. The plan is to increase the number of PG seats in the country. Queries sent to the health ministry spokesperson remained unanswered till press time.
