NYAF 2023
Singapore/New Delhi, October 6. BriBooks, billed as the world’s largest creative writing platform for school students, launched the 2023 edition of the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) in India in partnership with EducationWorld.
NYAF 2023 anticipates participation from over 1 million students in 10,000 schools. They will be writing, publishing, and promoting their books on the AI-powered BriBooks platform, the start of their journey towards becoming young entrepreneurial authors.

“This event is the gold standard for nurturing creative writing in India. Our mission remains unwavering: to empower children to write, publish, and share their tales in the printed books format,” said Ami Dror, founder and CEO of BriBooks, speaking on the occasion.

Added Bhavin Shah, CEO of EducationWorld: “It is essential that we encourage our children to unlock their creative potential. We are proud to offer this free-of-charge platform where aspiring young writers can share their stories with the world and realise their dream of becoming published authors.”

OPJU–StockGro partnership
Bengaluru, October 5. Chhattisgarh-based OP Jindal University (OPJU) signed an exclusive educational partnership with StockGro, a fin-tech platform, to teach students stock market investing. Under this two-year partnership, StockGro’s platform will be integrated into OPJU’s curriculum with learning assessment conducted on the StockGro platform.

This programme will begin with seminars providing students insights into key financial issues, including basic finance, personal finance management, wealth management, and potential career paths within the financial sector. After attending these seminars, students can put their newfound knowledge and abilities into practice on the StockGro platform to enhance their knowledge of financial securities.

“Our collaboration with OPJU, is dedicated to providing students with practical financial skills and knowledge that will serve them well throughout their lives,” said Ajay Lakhotia, founder & CEO, StockGro, speaking on the occasion.

Dr. R.D. Patidar, vice chancellor of OPJU, is optimistic about this collaborative venture. “This partnership will equip our students with the financial acumen needed for their future success. Through initiatives like this, we aim to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the financial world,” he added.

Finland Exploration Programme
New Delhi, October 31. Suyash Bhatt, a University of Cambridge alum and founder-CEO of the UK-based Cambridge Education Lab, organised a Finland Education Exploration Programme to Helsinki and Turku for 24 Indian school promoters in collaboration with the Delhi-based NISA (National Independent Schools Alliance). School leaders from nine Indian states experienced an illuminating journey into the heart of the Finnish education system from October 22-28.

“This six-day programme divided between the cities of Helsinki and Turku, provided a comprehensive understanding of the Finnish education model, celebrated worldwide for its innovative pedagogies and exceptional outcomes” says Bhatt.

The programme included a visit to the Finnish National Agency for Education, where delegates were provided deep insight into the foundational principles of the Finnish education system. It included an overview of how Finland’s education system is uniquely structured within a robust two-tier national administration system.

“One of the highlights of the tour programme was technology usage to create engaging and immersive learning experiences for students. It provided us with an insight of how modern tools and pedagogies can revolutionise education,” says Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma, President of NISA.

Women finance literacy program
Delhi, October 30. The Bengaluru-based Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB, estb.1997) announced it will provide financial and digital literacy training to 25,000 women countrywide. For this initiative, the company has partnered with the Y4D Foundation which will equip women from diverse backgrounds in different locations to bridge the skills gap in financial and technology knowledge.

The financial training programme will cover banking basics, unified payments interface (UPI) training, net banking, investment banking, and information on various government schemes for women such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Sam Riddhi Yojana Nari Shakti. The digital literacy component will encompass topics such as mobile banking, digital market linkage, and cyber safety and security to equip women with the necessary tools to succeed in the digital era.

“A key element of HCCB culture is to ensure an equitable environment, not only for our employees but also in communities in which we operate. By boosting women’s financial literacy and digital competence, we hope to contribute to the country’s economic growth. We believe that financial and digital inclusion of under-served women is essential to unlock the economic potential of India. This effort also aligns with PM Modi’s recent call in his several G20 addresses for women-led development and the importance of technology in fostering inclusivity and driving positive change,” says Himanshu Priyadarshi, chief public affairs and communications officer at HCCB.