Education News in India

SAARC nations complain over higher fees for their students 9/Dec/2010
Several SAARC countries complained about discriminatory treatment meted out to their students in some universities in India, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Nepal has brought it to the Government's notice that higher fees were being charged from its students by some universities, while Bhutan has ..
Nurture values, skills and attitude: Dr. Kalam 9/Dec/2010
The second edition of iDiscoveris School of Tomorrow, an XSEED annual international conference on innovative education, witnessed thought leaders and educationists engage in high quality and stimulating dialogue that could pave the way for progressive change in school education. Held simultaneously across ..
Indian education needs overhauling : Harvard professor 9/Dec/2010
India needs to overhaul its education system to meet the demands of future, says Harvard Varsity Prof.David Perkins who believes that 'schools of tomorrow' should move towards teaching 'knowledge that matters'. "I am broadly familiar with educational practices in several parts of the world. To my way ..
Govt to introduce vocational education in automotive sector 9/Dec/2010
Aiming to cater to the huge shortfall of skilled employees, the HRD ministry has formed a core group to develop a curriculum for vocational training for automotive sector. "The core group will give its recommendations to the MHRD in three months regarding the course curriculum which is need ..
CCE completes one year 8/Dec/2010
The system of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) was subject to a series of speculations when it was introduced for secondary classes last year. However, with the completion of a year, the concept has garnered broad acceptance and appreciation. This fact came to light through a round table ..
Common entrance test planned for bank jobs from next year 8/Dec/2010
There's good news for those aspiring to join public sector banks and for the banks themselves. Aimed at reducing recruitment-time and the hassles associated with recruitment - for both banks and candidates - there will now be a common all-India entrance test from next year onwards for those seeking to ..
The value of workbooks 9/Dec/2010
With various national and international-level examinations testing the analytical and problem solving skills of primary and middle school students, there is a growing demand for guides and exercise books for this group. Chennai-based coaching academy SMART (Science and Mathematics Academy for Real ..
Knowledge incomplete without values: Pratibha 9/Dec/2010
President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday said the education system should strengthen adherence to secularism, inclusiveness and pluralism. These values were enshrined in the country's Constitution and developed by its civilisation. “These give strength and sustenance to our diverse multicultural, ..
Government intervention necessary for RTE awareness, say activists 9/Dec/2010
More awareness about the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act needs to be created among the public, according to civil society groups. It was pointed out that only the NGOs and civil societies had created awareness while the government had not organised ..
No winter vacations for Kashmir schools 8/Dec/2010
Winter vacations in Kashmir schools have been cancelled to make up for the time lost during the four months of unrest in the region, the state government said. Naseema Lankar, commissioner/ secretary (School Education) said, "Teachers will perform their duties during this period and they shall ..

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