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University leadership highlights the growing need for adaptability, lifelong learning and transdisciplinary education in an era of rapid technological disruption Chandigarh  : As artificial intelligenceand rapid technological change continue to reshape industries worldwide, universities must move beyond preparing students for their first job and instead equip them to navigate multiple career transitions throughout their lives, according to speakers at the World Peace University (WPU) Goa Open House held on 20 June. The event brought together prospective students, parents and educators for a discussion on the future of higher education and the changing expectations from universities in an increasingly unpredictable world. Central to the conversation was WPU Goa's transdisciplinary model of education, which seeks to combine disciplinary depth with the ability to think across domains, adapt to change and address complex real-world challenges. "Universities can no longer assume th...

The book will act as a 'go to treatise' for both current & would be pharma entrepreneurs Chandigarh, June 19, 2026: Pharmaceutical entrepreneurs, husband-wife duo, Abhinav Garg and Mehak Aggarwal have unveiled their book, ‘Killing Cancer: 13 Secrets of the High-Stakes Drug Manufacturing World’ at a press conference. The book offers readers an unprecedented look into the complex and often misunderstood world of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Drawing from years of experience in manufacturing oncology drugs, the authors provide a candid account of the decisions, failures, regulations, leadership challenges and ethical responsibilities that shape the medicines relied upon by millions of patients worldwide. “Structured around 13 chapters, the book explores subjects ranging from regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience to entrepreneurship, quality systems, manufacturing failures and leadership in highly regulated industries,” Abhinav told reporters. Abhinav said, “We have...

Amritsar : On June 8, Indian fans will be amongst the first in the world to secure their seats for The Odyssey. Shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology, The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX® cameras, opening in cinemas worldwide and across India on July 17, 2026. Written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the film brings Homer's foundational epic to the screen in a way that has never been attempted before. The story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the fall of Troy is brought to life by Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope, alongside Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal. The Odyssey opens in cinemas across India in all formats on July 17, 2026. Speaking about the opening of IMAX ticket bookings for The Odyssey in India, Denzil Dias, Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. Disco...