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Embassy of India Washington DC Embassy of India Student Hub Advisory [Updated 27 March 2020] Following the growing cases of COVID-19, US universities have taken measures to shut down on-campus operations and/or move classes online. The Embassy of India/India Student Hub has the following advisory for Indian students who may be impacted by these decisions. Please note that this advisory is based on information available as of 27 March 2020. The WHO, CDC, Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (for India-specific updates), and your universities are the best sources for the latest information in this rapidly evolving situation. Further India Student Hub updates will be issued as needed. Please read this advisory carefully. For emergencies, continue to contact the 24x7 Consular Emergency helplines at Embassy or Consulates as per your present location.…

Dr. D.M. Pestonjee, who served the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad for over two decades (1979-2001) as professor of Organizational Behavior, has recently received the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM)’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Pestonjee has had a very illustrious career. In November 2000 he was conferred the title of Honorary Professor of the Albert Schweitzer International University, Geneva (Switzerland). He was Dean, Faculty of Applied Management, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Presently he’s GSPL Chair Professor at School of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar. Professor Pestonjee has been active as a trainer and consultant with WHO, USAID, OXFAM and UNESCO. Courtesy: Jame