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Most of Indian learners keen on short courses: Study

Kolkata, Jan 29 (UNI) Pearson India, the digital learning company, today released the findings of its first-everPearson Study of Adult Learnersconducted across six countries.
The research aimed at understanding adult learner behaviour and interest in non-degree programs and certificates, revealed that Indians were the least price sensitive across the six countries while choosing a course.
The survey divulges that most of the Indian learners are keen on short courses, of which 23 per cent of learners prefer qualification awarded by a professional body. It highlights that27 per cent of Indian learners are already pursuing short-term courses while 28 per cent of Indian adult learners plan to take-up single subject short term-course with one-time fee.
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Arunachal Guv, CM appeal voters to excercise their franchise; 38 pc polling recorded till 1 pm

19 Apr 2024 | 2:15 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state's electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy 'success'.

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Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Arunachal records 19 pc voter turnout till 11 am

19 Apr 2024 | 1:47 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.

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Youth killed in road accident in Saran

19 Apr 2024 | 1:36 PM

Chhapra, Apr 19 (UNI) A youth was killed and another injured after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in Bihar's Saran district, police said on Friday.

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EVMs destroyed, disturbances reported in Manipur poll

EVMs destroyed, disturbances reported in Manipur poll

19 Apr 2024 | 1:31 PM

Imphal, April 19 (UNI) The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strife, was marred by reports of firing, a destroyed Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and armed persons threatening voters.

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Bengal casts 33 pc votes in 4 hrs across three LS seats

Bengal casts 33 pc votes in 4 hrs across three LS seats

19 Apr 2024 | 1:08 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 33 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours till 11 AM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.

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