Education News in India

New building of Uttarakhand open varsity inaugurated 24/May/2011
The administrative building of Uttarakhand Open University has been inaugurated by Governor Margaret Alva and Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank at Teenpaani area in Nainital district. Envisioned to provide better education in the state, the building has been constructed on 10 ..
Indian scientist awarded 'Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship 25/May/2011
A young Indian scientist has been awarded the prestigious "Alexander von Humboldt Experienced Researcher Fellowship" for his research in macromolecular chemistry, involving work on targeting cancer cells and in inflammation using ligands and hyper-branched polymers. Dr. Jayant ..
Plans to double spending on S&T: Ashwani Kumar 25/May/2011
Seeking to give a boost to research and development, government has proposed doubling of funds to six science-related departments to over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the 12th Five Year Plan. The Ministry of Science and Technology has made the proposals to the Planning Commission during ..
B.Com ( Hons ) restored after more than 30 years at Madras Varsity- 25/May/2011
After a more than three decade gap, University of Madras will offer a four-year B.Com (honours) programme in select colleges in the city. "We have revived the four-year programme in commerce after 30 years. It will be offered in around 10 colleges in the city," Dr G Thiruvasagam, ..
Goa govt to decide tomorrow on MOI in elementary education 24/May/2011
Goa government will formally announce its stand tomorrow on the medium of instruction (MOI) for elementary education in the state amid speculations that the Congress meeting in Delhi on the issue has decided upon English. "The consultations in Delhi are over. But the final decision has ..
MCD schools to be linked to education dept online by July 24/May/2011
The primary schools under MCD will be linked to the civic body's Education Department headquarters and zonal offices through internet by July, a move that is expected to boost monitoring of their activities. Chairman of MCD Education Committee Mahinder Nagpal said this will also help in ..
AP to conduct TET at matriculation level- 24/May/2011
The Andhra Pradesh government decided to conduct the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) based on matriculation instead at intermediate level. The decision is taken following a request from the candidates, who pointed out that those who studied intermediate (XII) in a particular group of subjects are ..
Now, chat live with prospective employers 24/May/2011
Need to know your prospective employer better? Here is yet another channel of communication. A job website has launched a new online solution that allows job-seekers and prospective employers chat live to connect in real time. Bayt.com has launched ..
IIT's, IIM's faculties 'not world class': Jairam Ramesh 24/May/2011
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, an IIT alumni himself, kicked up a controversy claiming the faculty of the premier IITs and IIMs are "not world class" but are "excellent" because of the quality of students. "There is hardly any worthwhile ..
Computers 'making children weaker' 23/May/2011
Computers may have become a necessity for today's kids, but a study says that the machines are producing a "generation of weaklings" as children swap outdoor play for screen games and the Internet. The study of 10-year-olds found that the number of sit-ups they could do dropped nearly 30 ..

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