Brahmachari Achyutamrita Chaitanya, Principal school of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, “In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a pervasive issue that affects our overall well-being. We are delighted to launch the Mastery Over Mind online meditation course. Through this program, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and practices necessary to achieve mental well-being and lead happier, more fulfilled lives. We invite everyone to join us on this transformative journey and discover the profound benefits of meditation.”

The Mastery Over Mind course aims at harnessing the power of meditation and enabling participants to understand the theory and principles behind the working of their minds. Through consistent practice, individuals can cultivate clarity and peace, leading to increased happiness and compassion in their lives. The course consists of three modules, with live interaction sessions and quizzes conducted by experienced mentors after each module. Participants will have access to numerous tools and guided meditation practices that will help them manage stress, enhance mental well-being, and foster a greater sense of happiness and compassion. The program also features self-paced learning, video talks by esteemed monastics and faculty of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, weekly step-by-step guided meditation practices, six free webinars and Q&A sessions, as well as reflective questions, activities, and community discussions.

During this transformative journey, participants will explore the inner workings of the mind and its profound influence on overall well-being. They will also learn energizing and relaxing meditation techniques that promote serenity and inner peace. This unique opportunity allows individuals to discover practical tools to combat stress and enhance their daily lives, while exploring the mind-body connection.

The first batch of Mastery Over Mind online meditation course is scheduled to start 16^th July 2023 and is open to individuals of all backgrounds who have an interest in meditation and a desire to learn. A working knowledge of English is required to fully engage with the course materials. Registration for the Mastery Over Mind online meditation course is now open and interested individuals can reserve their spot by visiting https://www.amrita.edu/program/online-meditation-course-in-mastery-over-mind

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India’s Minister of State for Education and External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023, today (June 5), in New Delhi; where Lovely Professional University (LPU) is declared 38th among all government & private universities in India. LPU jumped 9 ranks this year to reach 38th Rank.

LPU’s 3 Schools, Architecture; Law & Pharmacy are among the top 20 in India; and, among the top 2 for Research, Architecture in the State. LPU is also ranked top in the Punjab State for Management & Law; and, among the top 3 for Pharmacy, Agriculture & Allied sectors, and as a University.

In India, LPU’s Schools of Architecture & Law are both ranked 16th, individually; Pharmacy is 17th; Agriculture 27th; Management 32; Research 42; and, for Engineering it is among the top 50 institutions of the country. Overall, in all categories, LPU is 46th.

The occasion was the release of the 8th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-India Rankings 2023 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This NIRF ranking is a reflection of where the institution is standing vis-a-vis other institutions in a similar category.

This year NIRF Rankings 2023 are for 12 different categories such as Overall; University; Management; College; Pharmacy; Medical; Dental, Engineering; Architecture & Planning; Law; Research Institutions; Agriculture & Allied Sectors.

The participating universities are selected based on the quality of work in: “Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR); Research and Professional Practice (RP); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach and Inclusivity (OI); and, Peer Perception (PR). As such, NIRF India ranks in 2023 are based on India-centric parameters.

Congratulating all at LPU; Chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal shares that this ranking has inspired us all at LPU to continue working for getting LPU included among the top universities of the world, and let India be known once again as ‘Vishav Guru”. This top ranking is for more improvement and expansion in comparison to previous years.

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IIT Madras has once again topped the overall rankings. IISc Bengaluru has grabbed the “top university” spot this year, with JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia in the second and third spots. Indian Agricultural Research Institute has secured the top rank in agriculture and allied sectors, a category that has been introduced this year. IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked as the best management institute. The top college in the country is Miranda House, for the fourth time in a row.

According to the official website, the institutions are judged on several criteria. The parameters of the rankings include — Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception.

The institutions are ranked in four categories: Overall, Colleges, Universities, and Research Institutions. The subject domains now consist of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Medical, Architecture and Planning, Dental, and a new addition — Agriculture and Allied Sectors.

The NIRF was approved by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and was launched by the Minister of HRD on September 29, 2015. According to the NIRF Ranking 2022, IIT Madras had retained its position as the top college in India overall. It was followed by IISC Bangalore which was the best-ranking institute in research as well as in the university category.

NIRF has witnessed growing participation of institutions in the rankings, since its inception. In 2016, 3,500 institutes participated while 8,686 institutes took part this year. With 13 categories, this edition of NIRF is the largest in its scope to date.

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