Ace Creative Learning forays into retail education solutions Launches DeekshaTab for students aspiring to crack CET & Comed-K

Bangalore, September 30, 2014: Ace Creative Learning, one of the pioneers of introducing the concept of integrated learning in schools for students of class 11 and 12 in Karnataka, today, announced its foray into the retail segment in education. As a first step in this process, the company launched its flagship retail product, the DeekshaTab.

With an investment of Rs 5 crore on the development of the DeekshaTab, Ace Creative Learning is looking at reaching out to 5000 customers by the end of this financial year and is looking at revenues of Rs 15 crore from the same.

 

The DeekshaTab will be launched in the market at a price of Rs 34,999. The launch product is one among a series of products that Ace Creative Learning plans to line up in the coming months, targeted at other competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, GATE and UPSE. In addition to it, another area of focus would be to develop products for students of class 5 to 12.

 

By the year 2020 Ace Creative Learning is looking at reaching out to 50,000 students and acquiring a 20% market share in the education TABLET business. Said, Dr. Sridhar G, Founder, Ace Creative Learning “With our foray into the retail segment, Ace Creative Learning is looking at raking in 100 crores in revenue in the next 3 years from the new business and also expect it to grow to 35% of the total business by 2020.”

 

 

About DeekshaTab

DeekshaTab is a one stop shop for CET/COMED-K aspirants across the country. Deeksha, with over 15 years of experience in coaching over 30,000 class XI/XII students in India for board and competitive exams, presents this TAB with well researched, relevant and structured content to churn out the best possible results for every student in the competitive exams they face. 

 

The system has around 10,000 questions and 10 full length mock tests to provide adequate practice along with chapter and group chapter mock tests.

The device, manufactured by Lenovo, weighs around 400 grams and has an 8 inch display with captive touch screen and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), and is extremely user friendly

 

About Ace Creative Learning Pvt Ltd:

Ace Creative Learning is a pioneer in integrated learning systems in schools and colleges. It was established in 1998 by Dr. Sridhar G - an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, and a doctorate from The Johns Hopkins University- with an aim to bridge the gap between schoolwork and preparation for competitive exams and reduce the stress on students. Ace operates through three distinct teaching environments – Deeksha Network, Ace Academy and Ace Online.

For more information please visit www.ace-online.co.in  

 

 

 

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Invite: UP Governor Ram Naik to unveil Swami Vivekananda Statue on Sept 18

Thousands of students to join human chain, pledge to draw inspiration from Swami Vivekananda

·  UP Governor Ram Naik to administer oath

·  Students recreate book of Vivekananda in hand-written format

Mumbai, Sept 17: Pledge by thousands of students to proactively involve themselves in the social welfare activities, a human chain involving hundreds, unveiling of a book on Swami Vivekananda in a hand-written format and an exhibition.

A city-based leading group of educational institutions has chalked out a series of innovative initiatives to inspire the students with the teachings and life of Swami Vivekananda, all under an ambitious national campaign called `Yuva for Seva’ that was recently launched to engage students in welfare activities.

Hon’ble UP Governor Ram Naik will administer the oath to thousands of students at the Vivekanand Education Society (VES) campus, Chembur in the city, on September 18, besides joining the human chain with the students around the sprawling campus. He will also unveil a huge statue of Swami Vivekananda at the campus, apart from visiting an exhibition of paintings, teachings and crafts about Swami, created by the primary school students.

Hundreds of junior school students have also reproduced the pages of book ``Narendra to Vivekananda’’ about the saint-philosopher, in a hand-written format to motivate the students. The big pages have been compiled as a voluminous handwritten copy which will be formally unveiled by the Governor on the occasion.

“The teachings of Swami Vivekananda as a philosopher and nationalist are always relevant to the society as a whole and students in particular. We are taking these initiatives to instill the values of the great Saint among the younger generation who are going to drive the course of our future,” said VES secretary Amar Asrani.

The programme has been planned as part of the recently launched national campaign `Yuva for Seva’ under which the students will join a series of social welfare activities like skin donation, blood donation, outreach programmes, adoption of the villages, visiting of orphanages, legal aid services, health camps, and awareness creation. The campaign was launched by Union HRD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani who promised to include the same in the proposed new education policy of the government. VES has 25 institutions and has over 18000 students.

About Vivekanand Education Society

The Vivekanand Education Society started its educational activities in 1962 with only 256 students in a High School.  Today, the Society has over 18,000 students on the roll of Primary School, High School, Jr. College, Deg. College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Polytechnic & Engineering College, College for Management Studies, Law College, and College of Pharmacy.

For media contact: Sreelal Nair (9819547317)

‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ celebrates the momentous achievement of 1 Million Peacekeepers forming the ‘World Peace Army’, the 6th Largest Army in the World

Honours world renowned Peace personalities for their outstanding contributions towards Peace

• Forms a Human Chain of Peace Symbol with 500 Peace Volunteers

Mumbai, September 14, 2014: ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ (TWPM) announced its significant and path-breaking accomplishment of 1 Million Peacekeepers forming the ‘World Peace Army’, the 6th largest army in the world, ahead of the United Nations peacekeeping force. To commemorate this feat, 500 students from different colleges in Mumbai formed a Human Chain of Peace Symbol and participated in the Peace Walk chanting slogans and displaying messages on Peace values.

Dr. HUZ (Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala), Founder, ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ said “In 2011 we launched "The World Peacekeepers Movement" to spread world peace. Today the movement comprises of 1 million Peacekeepers who are part of the World Peace Army (the 6th largest army in the world) and targets to outnumber the Army of ‘The People’s Liberation Army’ of China to become the largest army in the world. It will at that point be a symbolic representation also that the Peacekeepers in the world form its largest Army rather than a fighting Warrior force. The movement believes that world peace is based on the foundation of inner peace of the human race, which can be enriched and enhanced through the 7 Peace Values - Gratitude, Forgiveness, Love, Humility, Giving, Patience and Truth. Inculcating these values is the key to attaining peace at emotional, individual, societal, corporate, community and global level. At this grand Peace Awards ceremony, we are proud to honour 7 world-renowned personalities who are exemplary Peace Symbols for humanity.”

List of Largest Armies of the World (Reference)

Rank 1 - People's Republic of China - 2.3 million

Rank 2 - United States of America - 1.45 million

Rank 3 - India - 1.3 million

Rank 4 - North Korea - 1.1 million

Rank 5 - Russian Federation - 1.02 million

Rank 6 - The World Peace Army - 1 million

The Seven Peace Awardees were:

1. 1.       ‘Gratitude Peacekeeper Award’ was presented to Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam since India is grateful for his outstanding contribution towards the country’s development.
2. 2.       ‘Forgiveness Peacekeeper Award’ was presented to Kia Scherr who stunned the world when she forgave the 26/11 terrorists in Mumbai who killed her husband and daughter.
3. 3.       ‘Love Peacekeeper Award’ was presented to his holiness the Dalai Lama for promoting love and compassion as essentials for survival of humanity
4. 4.       Humility Peacekeeper Award was presented to Dr. A. R. K. Pillai for his long years of social and humanitarian services towards leprosy which was appreciated by Mother Theresa, J R D Tata, Indira Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Dr. A PJ Abdul Kalam, Sunil Dutt, Sri Sri Ravishankar and many well-known personalities etc.
5. 5.       Giving Peacekeeper Award was presented to Ms. J K Rowling from UK for choosing to lose her billionaire status by donating 16% of her net worth to Charity
6. 6.       Patience Peacekeeper Award was presented to Shri Anna Hazare for opting to counter corruption with through patience and peaceful means like indefinite hunger strike, Maun Vrat, etc.
7. 7.       Truth Peacekeeper Award was presented to Malala Yousafzi for standing true to her belief on education of girl child despite opposition from terror forces and her country’s government

 Dr. A R K Pillai and Kia Scherr personally received the awards from Chief Guest Shri Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala.

Chief Guest Tushar Gandhi, great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Head of ‘Mahatma Gandhi Foundation’ said, “India is known for its culture of Peace, however there are many forces that threaten the existence of ‘Peace’. In such a scenario, I appreciate ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ for their various initiatives on world peace. ‘Peacekeeping’ and ‘Peacemaking’ is an individual responsibility. It is important for individuals to become agents of Peace. I feel ‘Peace’ should be included in the primary school curriculum so that the foundation is laid right from the start. When we think of Peace, we think of absence of ‘strife’. But various other situations like personal vices, personal issues threaten peace. It is therefore important for each of us to become agents of Peace.”

After accepting the Humility Peacekeeper Award, Dr. A R K Pillai, Founder President of Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) said “I thank Dr. Huzaifa for his kindness. I appreciate ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ for their vision of world peace through peace values.I feel privileged to be associated with Peace. A little compassion and humility goes a long way in saving someone’s life. Therefore, it is important for the youth of today to stand up for the rights of others with humility and compassion.I wish you all good times, healthy times, prosperous times and a good life.

“Post receiving the Forgiveness Peacekeeper Award, Kia Scherr, Author and world-renowned Inspirational speaker said, “I am honoured to receive the ‘Forgiveness’ award and will continue to work towards raising the peace index in the world with love, compassion and forgiveness. I am glad to know that ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ highlights the importance of Forgiveness and human values for attaining world peace. Forgiveness is the first step in creating Peace. Forgiving the unforgivable is difficult but it is very critical for world peace. Revenge attracts more hatred and more terrorism. Terrorism destroys life. We will always find a way other than violence. No terrorist is powerful whatsoever, no matter how big the weapon. After my husband and daughter were killed in Mumbai’s 26/11 terrorists attacks, I chose to forgive the terrorists. This incident has made me a catalyst for ‘Peace’ and ‘Forgiveness’. I invite Mumbai’s youth to take this stand for ‘Forgiveness’ and share it with everyone to make a difference for world peace.”

The youth of Mumbai were enthralled by some awe-inspiring performances on Peace. Underprivileged kids from Khel Khel Mein also put up a wonderful performance revolving around the seven human values. Khel Khel Mein is an initiative by Wockhardt Foundation led by Dr. Huzaifa, the CEO and Trustee. GAIL was the major sponsor for the event.

About ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’ (TWPM)

Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala (Dr Huz) is the founder of the ‘The World Peacekeepers Movement’. He is an inspirational personality as his books and talks on Peace have inspired thousands. As a motivational speaker he spends most of his time organizing peace activities for the common man and conducting peace workshops and lectures. Some of the initiatives by TWPM are 1 Million Peace Army, Peace Candle Workshop, Peace Auto, Peace for Traffic Cops, Peace Merchandise, etc.

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