Archives for August 2023

• ANTHE, Aakash Institute’s national scholarship exam, meant for students of Class VII-XII, will be held between October 7—15, 2023 in both online and offline mode
• Upto 100% Scholarships will be awarded;700 Students to be given Cash Awards
• 100 Students across grades to get a chance to be a part of a National Science Expedition
• Last year, a record was set when more than 16.5 lakh students wrote the exam.
• Many toppers (NEET UG 2023 AIR 3, 5, 6 and JEE Advance 2023 AIR 27, 28 started their journey with ANTHE
Port Blair, July 26, 2023: Aakash BYJU’s, the national leader in test preparatory services, today unveiledthe 14th edition of its popular and widely sought-after ANTHE (Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam) 2023. The flagship annual scholarship exam presents the chance for Class VII-XII students to unleash their potential with up to 100% scholarships and remarkable cash awards. Empowering young minds to soar towards their dreams of a promising future in medicine or engineering, ANTHE 2023 promises to be an extraordinary gateway to success.
ANTHE scholarship recipients can enroll in Aakash and receive expert guidance and mentorship to prepare for various exams, including NEET, JEE, state CETs, School/Board exams, and competitive scholarships like NTSE and Olympiads.
An exciting addition for students this year is the chance for 100 students from various classes to win a 5-day all-expenses paid trip to a National Science Expedition.
Over the years, ANTHE has produced notable achievers, with several students from Aakash BYJU’s emerging as top rankers in exams like NEET (UG) and JEE (Advanced). A number of Aakashians who started their educational journey at Aakash with ANTHE, including KaustavBauri (AIR 3), Dhruv Advani (AIR 5), and Surya Siddharth N (AIR 6), became Champions in NEET (UG) 2023. Similarly, Aditya Neeraje(AIR 27) and Aakash Gupta (AIR 28), who also commenced their journey with ANTHE, attained commendable positions in JEE (Advanced) 2023.
Commenting on ANTHE 2023, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey, Director Operations & Academics, Aakash Institute, Port Blair Centre, said, “ANTHE has been the catalyst in fulfilling the aspirations of lakhs of students by bridging the gap between dreams and capabilities. Since its inception in 2010, we have strived to extend our coaching opportunities to deserving students nationwide, breaking barriers of location. ANTHE opens doors for students to prepare for NEET and IIT-JEE exams at their own pace, wherever they may be. We anticipate stongparticipation in ANTHE 2023 and remain steadfast in our mission of propelling students closer to a promising future.”
ANTHE 2023 will take place from October 7-15, 2023, in both online and offline modes across 26 states and union territories in India. In addition to scholarships of up to 100%, top scorers will also receive cash awards.

ANTHE online will be held between 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM during all exam days, while the offline exams will be conducted on October 8 and 15, 2023 in two shifts: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 04:00 PM–05:00 PM at all 315+ centers of Aakash BYJU’S across the country. Students can choose a one-hour slot convenient to them.
ANTHE will be a one-hour test carrying a total of 90 marks and comprising 40 multiple-choice questions based on the grade and stream aspirations of students. For Class VII-IX students, the questions will cover subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Mental Ability. For Class X students aspiring for medical education, the questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mental Ability, while for engineering aspirants of the same class, the questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Mental Ability. Similarly, for Class XI-XII students who aim for NEET, questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, while for engineering aspirants they will cover Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
The last date for submitting the enrolment form for ANTHE 2023 is three days before the commencement of the online exam and seven days before the offline exam. The exam fee is INR 100 for offline mode and free for online mode.

Results for ANTHE 2023 will be declared on October 27, 2023, for Class X students, November 03, 2023, for Class VII to IX, and November 08, 2023, for Class XI and XII students. The results will be available on our website.

About Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL)
Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) is India’s leading test preparatory company that specializes in providing comprehensive and effective preparation services for students preparing for high stakes Medical (NEET) and Engineering entrance examinations (JEE), School/Board exams and competitive exams such as NTSE and Olympiads.
AESL has a pan India network of over 315 centres with over 400,000+ currently enrolled students and has established an unassailable market position and brand value over the last 35 years. It is committed to providing the highest quality test preparation services to unlock students’ true potential and achieve success in their academic endeavours.
AESL takes a student-centric approach to test preparation, recognizing that every student is unique and has individual needs. It has a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors who are passionate about helping students achieve their dreams. The company’s programmes are designed to be flexible and its teaching methodologies are backed by the latest technologies to ensure that students are well-prepared for their exams.
AESL is a subsidiary of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd.
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Port Blair, August 02: In a heartwarming initiative towards promoting inclusivity and celebrating the spirit of children with special needs, Pankh Andaman NGO, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department of A&N Administration, organized a grand event called “Run For Fun.” The event featured a short marathon specially designed for special children and their mothers.
The marathon witnessed enthusiastic participation, with open registrations for children of all abilities. The run spanned from Dharamshala junction to Marina Park junction, encompassing four categories – special children below 10 years, special children between 10 and 18 years, mothers of the special children, and able children.
The event received the gracious presence of esteemed personalities, including Shri Nitin Shakya (IAS), the Director of the Social Welfare Department, who also flagged off the marathon. Padmashri Naresh Chandra Lal, Ambassador of Swachh Bharat, and Swami Sudhanand Ji from Chinmaya Mission,Social Welfare officer SmtiReeta Devi, Probation officer Shri AK.Biswas, founder president Smti Komal Anand with Secretary Smti Geeta Naveen Bhatt along with the memberswere also present, adding to the significance of the occasion.
The marathon saw a total of 45 special participants and 40 able children, all running together with great enthusiasm and camaraderie. The event aimed to break barriers and foster a sense of togetherness among children, irrespective of their abilities.
The program’s seamless arrangements were supported by SmtiNaziya TM, Leader of Light and Sound, along with the valuable contributions of Dr.Vineeta Malik and Dr. Sneha Singh. The event concluded on a joyous note with the distribution of cash prizes, certificates, medals, awards, and other thoughtful gifts to the participants.

Port Blair, Aug 01: To dry up the supplies of illicit liquor, as a part of zero-tolerance against bootlegging, a strategy of jungle search has been adopted in N&MA District. In the recent past, several jungle search operations were carried out; the operation has yielded excellent results in apprehending and recovering major haul of Illicit Liquor/Lehan.
In a major crackdown against bootlegging activities and the menace of illicit liquor, Police team of OP Kishori Nagar and PS Kalighat headed by ASI B. Halder, PCs Subroto Biswas, Baikant Majhi and Susheel Sarkar trekked deep inside dense forest of Tal Bagan area and destroyed around 1100 liters Lehan (fermented wash to prepare illicit liquor) kept in 12 plastic buckets/iron drums, utensils and other bhatti articles used for distillation of illicit liquor. General public of the area highly appreciated the proactive action of the Police.
The District Police is committed to taking stern action against bootleggers, illicit liquor, drug peddlers, and other illegal activities. The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest police station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.

Port Blair, Aug 01: It is a proud moment for Islanders as two more chess players from A & N islands viz G Sudha and K Tammaiah achieved the international Chess Rating as per the latest International Rating list published on 31st July 2023 by World Chess Federation (FIDE)
G Sudha who achieved FIDE Rating of 1100, recently participated in the 35th National Women Chess Championship 2023 held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat in July 2023 and performed reasonably well that led her to open the International Rating.
Similarly, K Tammaiah, participated in the 1st Indore International below 1800 Rating Chess Tournament 2023, held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh and won against rated players including a win against chess Player from Bangladesh to achieve the International Rating of 1007.
Around 10 chess players from A & N Islands have successfully achieved the International Rating in the last one year which is a blessing sign for the game of chess in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.