The Hindu Group collaborates with Equityplus Advertising for India Education Fair in Dubai
The Hindu Group has joined forces with Equityplus Advertising to host the inaugural ‘The Hindu India Education Fair’ in Dubai on November 9 and 10. Taking place at the Crowne Plaza, Deira, this event marks The Hindu's first significant gathering in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region since the onset of the pandemic.
With a focus on attracting students from the UAE, The Hindu aims to showcase the diverse higher education options available in India. To support this initiative, the group has partnered with 25 prestigious universities and academic institutions across India, offering a wide range of programs tailored to the needs of UAE students, including scholarship opportunities.
Equityplus Advertising will oversee the event's management. “Our collaboration with Equityplus Advertising is designed to connect the international community with India’s leading educational institutions,” said Mr. Balakrishna in a press release. Mr. Kanchan added, “We are excited to enhance our partnership with The Hindu Group, building on our existing efforts with schools in the UAE.”
The strategic partnership was solidified recently at The Hindu’s office in Mumbai, where Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer of The Hindu Group, and Sunil Kumar Kanchan, Chief Executive Officer of Equityplus Advertising, signed the agreement.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
