New Year flavours from across India
The Hindu
Amid COVID-19 second wave, subdued but spirited celebrations usher in the new year
Communities across India are set to usher in the traditional new year, albeit on a low key. Telugus, Kannadigas, Maharashtrians, Sikhs and Kashmiris celebrate Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Vaisakhi and Navreh on April 13 and Tamilians, Malayalis, Odiyas and Assamese ring in Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti and Bohag Bihu on April 14; Bengalis greet their friends and family ‘Pohela Baisakh’ on April 15. Here are the diverse ways communities are celebrating the new year:
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At a recent event held in the city, Cambridge University Press & Assessment launched an advisory panel comprising leaders from top global corporations, aiming to bridge the employability gap in India and better align academic output with industry needs. A whitepaper released at the event highlighted the growing importance of communication skills, the need for stronger collaboration between industry and universities, and strategies to bridge the persistent skill gap.

Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.