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Law Prep Tutorial Unveils its 23rd Branch in Nagpur

Law Prep Tutorial Unveils its 23rd Branch in Nagpur

Headquartered in Jodhpur, Law Prep Tutorial has become synonymous with success in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and other law entrances in India. Backed by a legacy of over 22 years, Law Prep Tutorial proudly announces the grand opening of its newest branch in the winter capital of Maharashtra – Nagpur. The launch event held at Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur was attended by CLAT aspirants, their parents, Sagar Joshi, Founder & Director of Law Prep Tutorial, CLAT 2024 All India Rank # 1 Jai Bohara, All India Rank # 28 Manuja Kavishwar and Directors of Law Prep Tutorial Nagpur Centre – Rishi Chourasia, Shweta Bhandari and Vikrant Joshi. The Chief Guest for the event was Advocate Nahush Khubhalkar a reputed lawyer from Nagpur with 33 years of experience.

Sagar Joshi, Founder & Director of Law Prep Tutorial, set the context for the event by connecting the dots. “We are happy to announce our operations in Nagpur which is a land of Deekshabhoomi a sacred monument of Navayana Buddhism. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian lawyer, scholar of Buddhism, and the Drafting Chairman of the Constitution of India. The study of the Constitution is integral to study for every law student. In today’s scenario, law as a discipline is gaining popularity because it offers a wide spectrum of opportunities in all fields may it be litigation, private sector, public sector, etc. Students must aspire for new-age careers in law from prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) and must explore the role of technology in the legal field. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for legal education, Law Prep Tutorial Nagpur Centre aims to become the premier destination for aspiring law professionals in the region.” opined Sagar Joshi in the inaugural speech.

The most awaited session was the lively interaction with the CLAT All India Toppers Jai Bohora and Manuja Kavishwar. Decoding what comprises a topper, Jai and Manuja provided valuable preparation tips to the students and parents to enable chalking out a strategy to secure a seat in a top NLU. Both the toppers emphasized the importance of starting the preparation early, choosing the right mentors, taking enough mocks, analysing them, developing reading habits, updating current affairs, staying motivated, and more importantly, staying away from social media. In his insightful speech, Advocate Nahush Khubalkar threw light on making a career as a courtroom lawyer. He spoke about a typical day in the life of a litigation lawyer and urged students to chase excellence in their student and professional lives.

Rishi Chourasia, Director, Law Prep Tutorial, Nagpur while unravelling CLAT 2.0 said, “Competitive exams are not conducted to check academic brilliance of the students but they are meant to assess their decision-making skills, comprehension skills and ability to think on their feet and perform under pressure. Students need to be prepared for all kinds of surprises in the actual test paper. We are extremely happy to partner with Law Prep Tutorial to set new benchmarks of learning for law entrance preparation in Vidarbha region. We strive to create awareness about various avenues provided in law as a career and our vision is to increase the CLAT takers in the region. Situated in the heart of Nagpur, our centre is strategically located to cater to the growing demand for quality training in the area. Boasting a team of highly experienced educators, state-of-the-art facilities, and a technology backbone, Law Prep Tutorial Nagpur is all set to redefine the landscape of law entrance exam preparation.”

CLAT is a centralized national-level entrance test for admissions to the 5-year integrated LLB and LLM program by 25 prestigious NLUs in India. CLAT is a greatly appreciated and adored law entrance exam designed to test a student’s aptitude and skills in areas such as Legal Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, English Language, Logical Reasoning, and Current Affairs (including GK). Apart from NLUs, CLAT is a gateway to many other law colleges and universities across the country. It is the toughest of all the law entrances in India. Although many students attempt CLAT every year, it is cleared by a select few who reflect the required hard work, discipline, and diligence. Seats are allotted based on rank in the merit list and choice filling by the candidate.

For more information about Law Prep Tutorial Nagpur Centre and its programs:

* Visit – www.lawpreptutorial.com/our-centers/nagpur

* Contact – 9022994507 / 9595212711

Prof Theo Farrell VC La Trobe University further strengthens ASCRIN-Single Largest Intl Research Initiative with joint investment of over AUD $43 million (Rs 235 cr.)

Prof Theo Farrell VC La Trobe University further strengthens ASCRIN-Single Largest Intl Research Initiative with joint investment of over AUD $43 million (Rs 235 cr.)

Australia’s La Trobe University has identified key areas to further strengthen its long-standing commitment to Indian Research and Education partnerships during the recent visit by Professor Theo Farrell, new Vice-Chancellor, who headed the delegation to India. He met with a range of Industry, Government and Trade Representatives during a five-day visit to the country.

During his visit, Professor Farrell convened several Roundtable discussions with Partners, Industry and Government Representatives, on opportunities to collaborate on areas of mutual interest that address national priorities and that are important for Industry Innovation and Development.

Professor Farrell said there were several priority areas for La Trobe that presented opportunities for deepening relationships in India and developing new partnerships. Deepening mutual industry partnerships play to La Trobe’s strengths in areas including Smart Cities, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Bio-innovation, and in Health and Care innovation.

Opportunities for further collaboration and engagement were also discussed at a Leadership Roundtable of all member Universities of the Asian Smart Cities Research Innovation Network (ASCRIN), which was founded by La Trobe University in 2019 and is now its Single Largest Research Internationalisation Initiative with joint investment of more than AUD $43 million (Rs 235 crores

Kunal Kumar, Joint Secretary and Mission Director (Smart Cities Mission) at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India has been a supporter of ASCRIN since its launch in 2019.

“ASCRIN is an exemplary initiative that brings together top researchers, industry and government together to solve some of the most pressing challenges of Urbanisation” Kumar said.

“The Government of India’s Smart Cities Mission is one of the largest initiatives of its kind, aiming to transform 100 diverse cities across the country – however, we cannot do this alone.”

“Initiatives such as ASCRIN can bring novel solutions with the potential to impact community and industry problems in the context of rapid urbanisation,” Kumar Said.

“The Network, with over 250 researchers, has already made significant strides in curating a strong portfolio of impact-based projects aimed at enhancing sustainability, liveability, and efficiency of cities and towns in the region. Our vision is now to build on this and accelerate engagement with industry and government to fast-track commercialisation and adoption pathways,” said Professor Aniruddha Desai, ASCRIN Founder and Co-Director of IIT Kanpur – La Trobe University Research Academy.

ASCRIN brings together a network of researchers, global industry partners, government collaborators and start-ups to advance research into smart city-related projects, helping to improve sustainability, liveability and efficiency of cities and towns in the region.

The Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) last year joined other leading tertiary institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-Pilani) as partners in the Network, which already includes more than 250 researchers and over 70 Joint-PhD projects.

La Trobe has a proud and successful history in India, partnering with tertiary institutions and organisations on projects that benefit both countries, and helping develop India’s brightest minds through joint education opportunities. La Trobe University continues to support and expand student exchanges in India and Australia; developing research focussed on digital technologies and skills innovations; research commercialisation opportunities, and linkages with industry partners.

The Network has over 50 projects underway that will make a tangible difference in the lives of people in India, including:

* Data-driven decision making to improve Dairy supply chains.

* Re-using construction and demolition waste to reduce landfill.

* Intelligent planning of energy grids to optimise consumption and reduce costs.

* Using sensors to improve indoor growing conditions of medicinal crops.

* Real-time crash prediction in traffic on urban roads and intersections to increase safety of all road users.

Media enquiries: Australia – Charisse Ede, M: +61 (0)404 030 698 or contact media@latrobe.edu.au, India – Achal K Paul, achal@buzzcomm.in, M: +91 98101 62377

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

La Trobe University and India

* La Trobe University is ranked in the top 1 per cent of Universities worldwide

* Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC), 2021, Ranking Web of Universities.

* La Trobe has a proud record of educating students from India, with almost 11,000 people born in India amongst our alumni.

* Dignitaries La Trobe University has hosted from the Indian subcontinent include Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kapil Dev, Malaika Arora Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and, most recently, actor, producer and women’s equality advocate, Shah Rukh Khan.

* La Trobe offers the Shah Rukh Khan La Trobe University PhD Scholarship, providing a life-changing opportunity for an aspiring female researcher from India to make a meaningful impact in the world.

* La Trobe University is one of only two universities in Australia teaching Hindi, and the only Australian University to teach a subject on the history, music, and storytelling of popular Hindi cinema.

* La Trobe University is one of the founding members of the Australia India Institute.

* The IIT Kanpur – La Trobe Research Academy was established in 2020.

* La Trobe has several long-standing teaching partnerships, including with Lady Shri Ram College, which has been running for more than 25 years.

* The La Trobe Library collection houses more than 38,000 volumes of monographs, journals, magazines and government publications from India, one of the largest collections in Australia.

* La Trobe has been a proud sponsor of the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne since it began in 2010.

Asian Smart Cities Research Innovation Network

ASCRIN, an initiative led by La Trobe, works with research focused groups, government, global industry partners and start-ups to develop solutions and evaluate implementation strategies, to improve the

sustainability, liveability and efficiency of Asian regions. This also includes a dedicated IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy (ASCRIN’s largest node in India).

The Network has more than 250 researchers from ASCRIN partner organisations, with more than 70 Joint-PhD projects approved and 45 students so far engaged in those projects, which are exploring issues like the socio-economic costs of road crashes in India, and how to make data driven quality management accessible to small dairy cooperatives in India.

Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes Selects Louisiana for First U.S. Facility, Creating 135 New Jobs

Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes Selects Louisiana for First U.S. Facility, Creating 135 New Jobs

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]: Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes (Global Seamless), a leading manufacturer of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel tubes and pipes in India, announced a $35 million investment to establish its first U.S. production facility in northwest Louisiana in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish.

The India-based company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of seamless steel tubes and pipes used extensively in transporting fluids like water, natural gas, and waste. Due to their lack of welding seams, these tubes and pipes are vital for high-pressure, high-corrosion environments.

A Strategic Move to Meet the Growing Demand

Global Seamless currently exports products to over ten countries. Their Louisiana facility will integrate hot finishing and cold drawn processes, allowing them to better serve North American customers in engineering, oil and gas, and power generation.

“Louisiana’s position as a natural gas hub and a key player in the global energy supply chain makes it the ideal location for our first U.S. facility,” said A.R. Biswas, President of Global Seamless. “We are committed to providing high-quality products and services, and this new plant strengthens our domestic supply chain.”

Project Timeline and Incentives

Engineering and design are underway, with construction and installation of the first production line expected to follow shortly. The company anticipates commercial operations by year-end.

The state offered Global Seamless a competitive incentives package, including workforce development through LED FastStart and a $1.25 million grant for utility, road, and facility improvements. The company is also expected to participate in Louisiana’s Quality Jobs program.

“Bringing opportunity back to areas that have lost jobs is incredibly rewarding,” said North Louisiana Economic Partnership CEO Justyn Dixon. “We are excited to welcome Global Seamless to North Louisiana and thank LED and local leadership for making this happen.”

Creating Local Jobs and Strengthening North American Supply Chain

This $35 million project will bring 135 new direct jobs to DeSoto Parish, with an estimated total of 386 potential new jobs when including indirect positions.

“We are dedicated to bringing economic opportunities to all of Louisiana,” said LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “Global Seamless’ investment will revitalize rural communities and support our oil and gas industry. We are grateful for their commitment to our skilled workforce and the competitive advantages Louisiana offers.”

DeSoto Parish Welcomes New Opportunity

“We are thrilled that Global Seamless will revitalize the former Hensley facility,” said DeSoto Parish Police Jury Parish Administrator Michael Norton. “This project will create much-needed career opportunities and breathe new life into this once-thriving manufacturing center.”

About Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes

Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes, an eminent steel seamless piping mill in India, merges over three decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology in both hot-finishing and cold-drawn processes, ensuring unparalleled quality and precision in seamless pipes and tube production. Positioned advantageously near major ports, the company boasts a robust US investment-backed infrastructure, excelling in manufacturing a wide range of steel pipes for diverse industries while adhering to international standards and supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The factory is built over 300,000 square feet and is equipped to produce 24,000 metric tons of cold-drawn tubes and hot-finished pipes annually. Learn more at https://www.globalseamless.com

About Louisiana Economic Development (LED)

Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant economy. In 2023, LED attracted more than $25 billion of capital investment resulting in the creation of 19,000 potential new and retained jobs. Explore how LED cultivates jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana and employers of all sizes at https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com

Octa Provides Expert Analysis for 2024 for Global Economic Trends and Gold Prices

Octa Provides Expert Analysis for 2024 for Global Economic Trends and Gold Prices

New Delhi [India]: According to many analysts’ forecasts, the price of gold may increase in 2024. Octa explains in the article what factors will influence the dynamics of the gold price and what will happen to the market this year.

Gold is trading above $2,000 per ounce in early 2024. Analysts expect that even later in the year, gold prices may remain above $2,000 per ounce, reaching new historical highs. Among the factors favouring this are geopolitical uncertainty, the likely weakening of the U.S. dollar, and potential interest rate cuts. But before relying on these factors in the future, we must understand how they have influenced the past.

A new scenario of gold price dynamics

For the past 90 years, the value of gold has depended primarily on the volume of transactions between the Western and Eastern markets. Western countries determined supply and demand, while Eastern countries acted as counterparties to the transaction. Thus, when the volumes of physical gold purchased by Great Britain or Switzerland increased, its price grew, and vice versa. As a result, gold moved from the West to the East and back synchronously with the price decreasing or increasing.

The second factor that has historically influenced the price is the relationship between the price of gold and the real yield on U.S. government bonds. When the real yield decreased, bonds lost their appeal, and investors moved into gold. Once the trend reversed and real yields began to rise, investors returned to bonds.

However, since the end of 2022, both patterns have failed. The U.S. ten-year bond yield rose to 4.33%, above the 2022 highs, beating a 15-year record. Despite expectations, this didn’t lower the price of gold, which instead rose from November 2022 to August 2023 by 16%, from $1,643 to $1,954 per ounce.

The correlation between gold transaction volumes and the gold price also stopped working. Since the third quarter of 2022, the UK and Switzerland have been Netto-exporters of gold, i.e. sellers. According to the historical paradigm, this should also have been a reason for the price of gold to fall. However, as we can see, this is not happening. Thus, the West has not significantly influenced the pricing of precious metals.

What affects gold in 2024?

Escalating geopolitical conflicts are causing gold to rise in value. Due to the geopolitical events of 2022, dollar assets have become more risky for many countries. Central banks in the Global South, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East have been actively pursuing a policy of building up the gold part of foreign exchange reserves since the end of 2022. According to a World Gold Council (WGC) report, central banks bought 800 tonnes of gold in the first nine months of 2023, up 14% year-on-year. Excess demand from central banks has boosted the value of gold by 10 per cent in 2023.

‘It is the central banks’ purchases of gold that will act as the main driver of growth in 2024′, said Kar Yong Ang, the Octa financial market analyst. ‘If the trend continues and the level of gold reserves moves towards an average of 40% of the gold composition in reserves, that would mean an additional $3.2 trillion in the asset–a 25% rise in 2025, which would correspond to a price of $2,500 an ounce’, he added.

Gold has also seen another rise since the beginning of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: since October 2023, it has added more than 8%. Hence, we can conclude that any aggravation in geopolitics will have a positive impact on gold.

The stabilisation of inflation will continue to support gold quotes. In 2022, global inflation reached its highest levels in decades. However, it is also a fact that inflation passed its peak at the end of 2023. Most analysts believe inflationary pressures will continue to ease in 2024.

‘Traditionally, the gold price has been negatively correlated with the inflation rate. The lower the inflation rate, the lower the interest rates on government bonds. As a result, the relative attractiveness of non-interest-bearing assets such as gold increases’, said Kar Yong Ang.

Developing economies de-dollarisation. Investors see gold as an alternative means of building savings and protection against inflation and currency risk. Demand for gold is increasing because Brazil, Russia, India, and China (members of BRICKS) seek ways to improve their currency independence.

The main factors affecting gold’s price are inflation, rising demand from central banks, de-dollarisation of developing economies, microeconomic situation, and geopolitics. The combination of these factors will create conditions for the growth of gold price in 2024–in the first half of the year, the cost of the precious metal may exceed $2,200 per troy ounce. In the second half of the year, the upward trend in gold is likely to continue, and gold may show a price of $2,300 per ounce, so the average price in 2024 will be $2,170.

Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services already utilised by clients from 180 countries with more than 42 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

Octa has also won more than 70 awards since its foundation, including the ‘Best Educational Broker 2023’ award from Global Forex Awards and the ‘Best Global Broker Asia 2022’ award from International Business Magazine.