Education News in India

Genome of Neem analysed by Ganit 30/Sep/2011
The Bangalore-based Ganit Labs today said it has sequenced and analysed the genome and coding parts of the Neem plant, claimed by an expert to be the first such in the world. "We believe that our current sequencing study on Neem will provide the right scientific impetus for students and ..
Indian girl crosses English Channel 30/Sep/2011
A teenage Indian girl crossed the English Channel today in a relay swim making her among the youngest to undertake the endeavour. Ramya Chinthapally, daughter of Rajashekar, Minister, political, Press and Information at the Indian High Commission to the UK here, teamed up with five English swimmers. ..
Bihar govt wants Central university at Motihari 30/Sep/2011
Bihar government reiterated that it wants the Central university in the state should be set up only at Motihari in East Champaran district. "As far the site of the proposed Central university in Bihar is concerned, the state government has urged the Centre to set up the Central university at Motihari ..
MPs for centrally run colleges in every district 30/Sep/2011
Several MPs have suggested that HRD Ministry set up 'centrally run colleges' in every district on the lines of Kendriya Vidyalaya or Navodaya Vidyalaya. The suggestion came as the lawmakers attending a Consultative Committee of Parliament of the HRD Ministry voiced concern over the "declining ..
State to move SC on medical CET 29/Sep/2011
Maharashtra is up in arms against the Centre’s move to introduce a common examination for the country’s medical colleges next year. The state education department has decided to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court. Maharashtra is not alone in opposing the National ..
GLC gets a new principal 29/Sep/2011
Higher and technical education minister Rajesh Tope spent a week in the US to study the administration of Harvard University, but nearer home, he was unable to set the prestigious Government Law College (GLC) in order owing to his lackadaisical approach. GLC was without a principal for well over two years...
Stress on socially accountable medical education 30/Sep/2011
Principles of social accountability should be incorporated in the regulation and accreditation process in medical education to ensure that medical colleges are involved in service, training and research in their respective local communities. This was one of the key recommendations made at the ‘National Conference ..
MIT students' grievances can be solved, says V-C 30/Sep/2011
After holding “smooth” talks on Thursday with striking students of Madras Institute of Technology, Chrompet, Anna University plans to reopen the institute by October 10. Anna University Vice-Chancellor P. Mannar Jawahar and registrar S. Shanmugavel held talks with nearly 75 students of MIT for ..
Teaching treasures 29/Sep/2011
“What is going to be the future of schools?” This was enough to inspire Mrs.Premalatha Panneerselvam, Ms.P.Hamsa Priya and Ms.Jacqueline Vardon of Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Schools, Madurai, to participate in the international school leadership summit conducted by the University of Iowa, USA, earlier ..
NIIT Foundation receives Best Private Sector Skills Provider 29/Sep/2011
NIIT Foundation (NF), providing education and training to the under-served communities, has received the coveted UK India Skill Forum (UKISF) Award 2011 in the Best Skills Provider (Private Sector) category. The award was presented to NIIT Foundation by Mr. S Ramadorai, Adviser, PMs National Skill ..

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