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  • ISB Hyderabad Launches Startup Fellowship to Support Student Entrepreneurs

    ISB Hyderabad Launches Startup Fellowship to Support Student Entrepreneurs

    The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, has launched the PGP Class of 2015 Startup Fellowship to provide financial support to student entrepreneurs. The initiative will offer an annual grant to an eligible student or a student-led team from the ongoing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) batch to help them turn business ideas into startups.

    The fellowship will be implemented through ISPROUTE, ISB’s pre-incubation programme, which supports aspiring entrepreneurs in developing and advancing their business ideas.

    Speaking about the initiative, ISB Dean Madan Pillutla said the fellowship reflects the strength of the institution’s alumni community and its commitment to supporting future entrepreneurs. He added that early-stage assistance through ISPROUTE would enable student founders to pursue promising ideas and advance their ventures.

    ISB Startup Fellowship: Funding and Endowment

    The fellowship will be funded through the PGP Class of 2015 Startup Endowment Fund, established by the Hyderabad cohort of the PGP Class of 2015. ISB will also contribute additional funds to the endowment to ensure that financial assistance can be provided annually.

    Anchana C, a member of the PGP Class of 2015, said the initiative was a way for alumni to pass on the confidence and support they received during their time at ISB. The fellowship is intended to help a student entrepreneur take the initial steps towards building a business with the backing of ISB’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

    The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the fellowship was signed by the ISB Dean and representatives of the PGP Class of 2015 Hyderabad cohort.

    Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

    Through this initiative, ISB aims to encourage students to pursue entrepreneurship and develop their business ideas into viable ventures. The fellowship will provide early-stage financial assistance and access to the institution’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping student founders take their first steps towards establishing startups.

    The initiative also highlights the role of alumni contributions in supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening the startup ecosystem within business schools.

  • HPS Felicitates Alumnus Prem Watsa During School Visit

    HPS Felicitates Alumnus Prem Watsa During School Visit

    Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Public School (HPS) felicitated distinguished alumnus Prem Watsa, Chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and a member of the HPS Class of 1965, during his visit to the institution.

    The felicitation celebrated Watsa’s longstanding association with his alma mater and his continued support for the school. The occasion also marked the foundation stone ceremony for a new Junior School Block, which will be named in honour of his father, M.C. Watsa, who served as Principal of The Hyderabad Public School from 1969 to 1972.

    Gusti J. Noria, President of The Hyderabad Public School Society, said the institution was proud to welcome back Watsa, whose journey from the school’s classrooms to global leadership reflects the values and spirit of HPS.

    Speaking on the occasion, Prem Watsa said returning to The Hyderabad Public School was always special for him. He recalled that his years at HPS played an important role in shaping his life and added that the school has continued to remain an important part of his journey.

    The naming of the new Junior School Block after M.C. Watsa also highlights the enduring connection between the Watsa family and The Hyderabad Public School. The new facility is expected to further strengthen the school’s infrastructure and support its future generations of students. :::

  • Summer Holidays Extended for Schools in TelanganaSchools to Reopen on June 15 Instead of June 12

    Summer Holidays Extended for Schools in TelanganaSchools to Reopen on June 15 Instead of June 12

    Hyderabad: The Telangana School Education Department has extended the summer holidays for all government and private schools across the state. As per the revised schedule, schools that were originally set to reopen on June 12, 2026, will now resume classes on June 15, 2026.

    The decision was taken after the government received representations from various stakeholders requesting a change in the reopening date. Since June 13 and June 14 fall on the Second Saturday and Sunday, respectively, the government felt it would be more practical to reopen schools on Monday, June 15.

    📌 Working Day Announced to Compensate for Lost Academic Time

    To ensure that the prescribed instructional days in the Academic Calendar 2026–27 are maintained, the School Education Department has declared July 11 (Second Saturday) as a regular working day for all government and private schools across Telangana.

    🎓 Applies to All Schools in Telangana

    The revised schedule applies to all schools under the School Education Department. Regional Joint Directors and District Educational Officers have been instructed to communicate the updated reopening date and working day schedule to all schools under their jurisdiction.

    The move is expected to provide a smoother transition into the new academic year while ensuring that academic activities remain on track.