Raju

engineer 1974 from IIT Delhi; part of founding team of NIIT - the Global Talent Corporation.

[Raju @roiraju]

@CPMumbaiPolice TRAFFIC completely paralysed for last 1-1/2 hrs after Thane_Bhivandi bypass toll. Request help to clear this out..

[Bureau of Immigration, Government of India @BOIndiaOfficial]

📢 Great News for All OCI Cardholders!

The e-OCI (Electronic OCI Card) has been officially launched!

No more carrying your physical OCI booklet everywhere. You can now download your digital e-OCI Card on your mobile phone and present it at Immigration Check Posts and to airlines.

How to Download Your e-OCI Card (For Existing OCI Cardholders)

1️⃣ Log in to the OCI Services Portal: https://t.co/iJeqCUBzXJ using your existing User ID and Password. If you are not already registered, complete the registration process using the e-mail address provided at the time of your OCI application.

2️⃣ Once logged-in, click on the e-OCI tab on the dashboard.

3️⃣ Your application details will now appear. In the last column, click on Generate e-OCI Card.

4️⃣ Your e-OCI Card will be generated and made available for download.

5️⃣ Download and save the e-OCI Card on your mobile phone. You can present the digital version at Immigration Check Posts and to airlines whenever required.

Your existing physical OCI Card remains valid.
Download your e-OCI Card today and enjoy the convenience!
Share this information with your family and friends who are OCI Cardholders.
#OCI #OCICard #India #Immigration #FRRO #OCIServices

[Sann @san_x_m]

His name is Ranjitsinh Disale.

He wanted to be an engineer. When that did not work out, his father suggested he train as a teacher instead.

In 2009, he was posted to a government primary school in Paritewadi, a small village in Solapur district, Maharashtra. The school was a crumbling building wedged between two storerooms, one of which had been used as a cattle shed.

What he found there troubled him.

Girls were being married off young instead of being sent to class. Attendance was poor. The textbooks were written in a language many of the children, who spoke Kannada at home, could not properly read.

He decided to fix all of it, starting with the books.

He learned the children’s mother tongue and rewrote their textbooks in a language they could actually understand.

Then he did something no one in India was doing at the time.

He printed unique QR codes inside the textbooks, allowing students with access to a phone to scan a page and instantly access audio poems, video lessons and practice questions.

A village school in Solapur had built a digital classroom out of paper and printed squares.

The results changed the village.

Girls’ attendance reached nearly one hundred percent. Teenage marriages in the area stopped. His QR code idea worked so well that the Maharashtra government adopted it across the state.

The following year, the national education body embedded QR codes in textbooks across the country.

In 2020, Ranjitsinh Disale won the Global Teacher Prize. He was chosen from more than twelve thousand nominations across roughly one hundred and forty countries and was the only Indian in the top ten.

The award carried one million dollars, around seven crore rupees.

Then he did something no winner had ever done before.

He announced that he would give away half the prize money, dividing it equally among the other nine finalists so that their work could continue as well.

He said teachers are the real change makers.

He meant all of them, not just himself.

A man who became a teacher only because engineering did not work out changed how an entire country learns, and then gave half his fortune to the people he had competed against.

Follow for stories India deserves to remember.

[Rajesh R Pandey @rajesh_r_pandey]

@san_x_m Hats Off

God Bless Such Souls 😇🙌👌💪

[Raju @roiraju]

@amitabhk87 Congratulations on this Event!!

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

Celebrated Success in Pune: Certificate Distribution Ceremony

NIIT Foundation hosted a celebratory Certificate Distribution Ceremony for the students at Annasaheb Magar Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune. This initiative marked a significant milestone for over 100 students who had completed their training.

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Sumit Bhukania (Zonal Head, NIIT Foundation) and Ms. Supriya Chavan (Regional Manager, NIIT Foundation), alongside Dr. Nitin Ghorpade (Principal, A.M. College). The dignitaries shared inspiring insights and encouraged the students to remain dedicated to their professional growth and lifelong learning.

Beyond celebrating student achievements, the ceremony strengthened the collaborative relationship between NIIT Foundation and A.M. College. This successful event shows our shared commitment to equipping Pune's youth with industry-relevant skills and sustainable career opportunities.

#UnlockwithNIITFoundation #CelebratingSuccessPune #CertificateDistribution #NIITFoundation #StudentAchievements #EmpoweringYouth #CareerOpportunities #LifelongLearning #AmmCollege #SkillDevelopment

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

Strengthening Maharashtra’s future through collaborative skilling! 🤝

NIIT Foundation is proud to sign an MoU with the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), Government of Maharashtra, to implement structured Cybersecurity training programs across institutions under DVET Maharashtra. 💻

This collaboration aims to equip youth with industry-aligned skills in emerging technologies through ITIs and Pre-High Schools, creating stronger pathways to employment and future-ready careers.

By combining DVET Maharashtra’s extensive reach with NIIT Foundation’s expertise in tech-enabled skilling, we move one step closer to building a skilled and future-ready Maharashtra. ✨

We express our sincere gratitude to Shri Satish Suryavanshi, Director, DVET Maharashtra, and Shri Shyam Ambalkar, Assistant Director, DVET Maharashtra, for their continued support and trust.

#NIITFoundation #DVET #GovernmentOfMaharashtra #Cybersecurity #SkillDevelopment #FutureReady #YouthEmpowerment #VocationalEducation #DigitalSkills #PartnershipForImpact

[Sridhar Vembu @svembu]

Open letter to Indians in America.
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Dear brothers and sisters from Bharat:

Like I did 37 years ago, you arrived in America with no money but with a good education and cultural heritage from Bharat. You achieved outstanding success. America was good to us. For that we must remain grateful - gratitude is our Bharatiya way.

Yet today, a significant number of Americans, may be not the majority but not too far from it either, believe that Indians "take away" American jobs and our success in America was unfairly earned.

You may think the next election will fix this, but your choice would be between people who hate our Bharatiya civilisation and people who hate civilisation itself. That is the "hard right" vs "woke left" battle. You are mere bystanders to that conflict.

Meanwhile there is one thing that is true now and will be true in the future: the respect Indians command world-wide will substantially depend on the fortunes of India herself. If India remains poor, the woke left will give us moral lectures with pity and the hard right, different moral lectures with scorn ("hellhole") and we must not confuse either with respect.

Respect in today's world, along with prosperity and security, comes from one source: a nation's technological prowess. India produces sufficient brain power to achieve that prowess but alas we exported so much of that talent, particularly to America. As we develop that prowess in India, our civilisational strength will assert itself.

As difficult as it is for many of you to contemplate this, please come back home. Bharat Mata needs your talent. Our vast youthful population needs the technology leadership you gained over the years to guide them towards prosperity. Let's do it with a missionary zeal.

Respectfully
Sridhar Vembu

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

From the fields of a small village near Nagpur to a corporate career in Mumbai, Suruchi Kusumbe’s journey is a powerful reminder that opportunity can transform potential into progress. As the first in her family to pursue higher education, she carried not just her own ambitions, but her parents’ dreams on her shoulders.

Through structured training, mentorship, and industry exposure provided by NIIT Foundation, Suruchi bridged the gap between education and employability—ultimately securing her role at Tata Consultancy Services.

Her success is not just a personal milestone; it is a testament to what becomes possible when determination meets the right guidance and support. Today, she stands as an inspiration for many young girls in her village who dare to dream beyond their circumstances.

#YouthEmpowerment #TransformingLives #SkillDevelopment #WomenInWorkforce #NIITFoundation

[Raju @roiraju]

Massive increase in fares by all airlines. Next many days, Delhi to Mumbai is around 25K. Maximizing profits penalising consumers during a crisis of airlines? Even Indigo shows such charges. Govt must put a stop to this opportunism RIGHT NOW. #PMO
https://t.co/VSNIXTW4DE

[Raju @roiraju]

I guess this was started by NIIT in 2006 to commemorate it's 25th anniversary?#worldcomputerliteracyday #nasscom #NIIT

[indiaportal @Indiagovin]

#WorldComputerLiteracyDay is observed annually on December 2 to promote digital literacy and help bridge the global digital divide. The day emphasizes the importance of technological skills for everyone, particularly among women and children in underserved communities.

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

NIIT Foundation has been awarded the ‘Skill Development & Livelihood’ honour at the CSRUniverse SICA (Social Impact Conference & Awards) 2025, recognising its two-decade journey of creating opportunities through education, employability, and livelihood programs.

This recognition comes at a time when innovations in technology, from digital buses and virtual centres to AI-enabled learning platforms, real-time dashboards, and digital credentials, are reshaping how social projects can scale impact while ensuring transparency and trust.

It is a proud moment not only for NIIT Foundation but for every student, partner, and changemaker who has been part of this mission. Together, the NIIT Foundation continues to reaffirm our resolve to innovate, scale, and ensure that every individual has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive with dignity.

#SocialImpact #Leadership #TechForGood #AI #CSR #InclusiveGrowth #NIITFoundation

[PM @naannomad]

Banning outsourcing to Indian companies doesn’t bring jobs home; it accelerates offshoring. Companies will be incentivized to invest directly in Indian operations and fully relocate R&D centers to cut costs legally, pulling even more resources away from the US.
Look at history: similar restrictions in the past led to net job exports.

Great strategy for accelerating brain drain and losing our tech edge. America First means smart global integration, not isolationism that hands advantages to competitors. Better to reform H-1B for fairness than knee-jerk policies that erode our lead.

[Gopi K @kmgnath]

@realDonaldTrump : I do respect you.
But of late, the way things are going is not in the interest of both the nation's relationship with each other.

Bharat is not in the top 10 countries who has massive trade deficit , China - $270Bn ,

Most of the US based companies in Bharat are given special privileges.
like Eg : USA based F&B outlets in malls, pays only 7% rental, but rest of Bharat's local outlets have to shell out anywhere between 28% to 38% , where is the justice for Indian brands.
Time to remove the existing previllianges to USA based companies.

One more thing, : most of these companies, use the profits to fund the deep asserts of DS in Bharat, in shady.

So at the end, USA is investing in destabilizing ielements n Bharat rather than doing the business. Why do these companies spend on these Foreign funded NGOs.

What really happened in 1960s Wheat exports from USA into India, how the funds were used to create the deep asserts.?

[Viswanathan Anand @vishy64theking]

Looking forward to this.... And happy to be back @STLChessClub !!

[Nitin Gadkari @nitin_gadkari]

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. K. Kasturirangan Ji, a stalwart of India’s scientific and educational advancement. His visionary leadership at ISRO propelled our space programme to global acclaim, marked by innovation and ambitious missions.

A true patriot and intellectual, his legacy will continue to inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to his family and the scientific community. Om Shanti.

[Raju @roiraju]

@suhasinih Congratulations

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

Cyber Workforce Certificate Ceremony at NIIT Foundation, Chennai

NIIT Foundation, Chennai, celebrated the graduates of the United Way Mumbai Cyber Workforce course with a certificate ceremony on 21st March. Ms. Simran Arora (Senior Regional Manager, NIIT Foundation) and Ms. Jayanthi Sivagami (Student Counselor and Placement Officer, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women) graciously distributed certificates, and beneficiaries shared inspiring experiences about their journey through the course. Congratulations to the many graduates who have successfully secured placements. NIIT Foundation extends its best wishes to all the beneficiaries, hoping for a journey filled with continuous learning, growth, and success.

#UnlockwithNIITFoundation #CyberWorkforce #NIITFoundation #ChennaiEvents #GraduationCeremony #UnitedWayMumbai #CareerSuccess #ContinuousLearning #InspiringJourneys #CertificateDistribution #EmpoweringWomen

[Raju @roiraju]

Wow! Probably groundbreaking; imparting AI skills to hearing challenged youth..!

[Atulya Vikas Foundation @atulya_vikas]

@NIIT_Foundation Inspiring interaction! Empowering students with AI knowledge and opportunities!

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

Unlocking Potential with AI! 🤝

A special thanks to Ms. Shipra, CSR Lead (IBM India/South Asia), for her inspiring interaction with our talented students at Noida Deaf Society. Her presence motivated many students embarking on or completing the AI Fundamentals program.

NIIT Foundation in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild is offering many tech courses to foster relevant skills for career growth. The AI Fundamentals course is currently being conducted at Noida Deaf Society, our NReach Partner. Being supported by interpreters adept at sign language, the program is empowering students while ensuring smooth communication and learning.
Together, we're breaking barriers and opening doors to new opportunities!

#UnlockingPotential #AIFundamentals #TechForGood #EmpowermentThroughEducation #InclusiveLearning

[NIIT Foundation @NIIT_Foundation]

Job Placement Drive Success at Yelahanka Center!

On March 7th, 2025, our Yelahanka center in Bengaluru hosted a successful job placement drive in partnership with My Talent Acquisition for the BPO domain. More than 25 candidates participated, exploring diverse roles including Training & Admin, Sales for Banking Products, and BFSI. This event provided valuable opportunities for youth to commence their careers.

#JobPlacementDrive #YelahankaSuccess #BPOOpportunities #CareerGrowth #YouthEmpowerment