Education News in India

Conference on inclusive options for students with learning dissability 27/Jan/2012
An international conference on inclusive education and vocational options for students with learning dissability began here at Chennai on Jan 27. Expert, participating in the international conference, Learn 2012 revealed that about, 10% of the children in India have learning disabilities and ..
A one-room university in Daryaganj 27/Jan/2012
Believe it or not, a 'university' is being run from a cramped 20x20-foot room on the second floor of a building at Daryaganj in Old Delhi. The owner of the establishment claims it offers BCom courses to students across the country. Commercial University Ltd, as the place is called, is one of six ..
UGC mulls 20 exclusive univs, 800 colleges for women 27/Jan/2012
Espousing the cause of women's education, the 12th Plan period document of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed 20 exclusive universities for them and 800 constituent colleges under the central varsities to ensure equity in access to quality education. The UGC has also sought a four-time ..
UGC proposes 20 exclusive universities for women 26/Jan/2012
Espousing the cause of women's education, the 12th Plan period document of UGC has proposed 20 exclusive universities for them and 800 constituent colleges under the Central varsities to ensure equity in access to quality education. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also sought a four-time hike ..
IIT Kharagpur to set up extension centres in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, .. 26/Jan/2012
Engineering teachers in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chhattisgarh will now be trained by the faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur has approved the creation of an Extension Centre at Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Raipur in Chhattisgarh, ..
Going global 26/Jan/2012
Two Swedish students knelt on the floor amidst a pile of cardboard, trying to find the letters to spell out a name. Ten other students cheered them on. When they finally triumphed spontaneous applause and laughter broke out around the room. The game, of guessing and recreating the names of famous orphans, continued.<br ..
Facebook trouble in schools 26/Jan/2012
Several research findings suggest that students who are regular users of Facebook score lower marks in academics than those who are not. Not just that, there have been several cases of students getting into trouble because of their Facebook and Twitter profile. Now, many students say that their schools ..
Anglo Indian school in Chennai completes 150 yrs 26/Jan/2012
If you’ve studied at Stanes, you’re branded a ‘Stanite’, which is something that past students are proud of. ‘Going back to School’ is eagerly looked forward to; the memories, stories, punishments, achievements, walking through the corridors that automatically take you back in time...
The Writing on the Wall 26/Jan/2012
The one-kilometre wall near the picturesque Goshree islands and enclosing the Vallarpadam container terminal is a colourful spectacle with over 200 sketches. No, this is no New-Age art experiment by Kochi’s artistic community but only the result of a humble effort by students from different schools ..
Students to help Mumbai voters make informed choices 25/Jan/2012
They are not yet eligible to vote but are all set to spread the word on the need to exercise that fundamental right, and do so wisely. Mumbai’s youth will contribute to the forthcoming civic elections in a unique way — around 80 college students will help a citizens’ group mobilise voters and ..

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