Sibal, Clinton discuss cooperation in education

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation in higher education.

Sibal is accompanying External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna for the India-US strategic dialogue that begins Thursday.
At his meeting with Clinton in Washington Wednesday, Sibal proposed the setting …. Read the original article  : Sibal, Clinton discuss cooperation in education.

US-India trade promotion body launches education initiative

WASHINGTON – Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched a new education initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, industry and NGOs focusing on the elementary, vocational and higher education.

“The US and India must be committed partners in building the workforce of tomorrow, a partnership …. Original source  : US-India trade promotion body launches education initiative.

Indianapolis Colts returning training camp to Anderson after 11 years in Terre Haute

Indianapolis Colts move training camp to Anderson

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts say they’re moving their training camp from Terre Haute to Anderson, Ind.
Team president Bill Polian said Wednesday the site for the 2010 camp will be at Anderson University. Camp runs Aug. 1-18.
Polian says the team is excited about returning to Anderson. The Colts …. Source article  : Indianapolis Colts returning training camp to Anderson after 11 years in Terre Haute.

Judge appoints prosecutor to consider charges against Wisconsin researchers in sheep deaths

Prosecutor to look at charges in Wis. sheep deaths

MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin judge has appointed a special prosecutor to determine whether criminal charges should be filed against nine University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and officials responsible for experiments that killed sheep.
The experiments concerned an illness known as decompression sickness, or “the bends,” which can occur … Original article on : Judge appoints prosecutor to consider charges against Wisconsin researchers in sheep deaths.

US officials: US considers deployment of massive aircraft carrier off Korean Peninsula

US officials: US might send carrier to Korea

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is considering dispatching the massive aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the waters where North Korea allegedly sank a South Korean warship, defense officials said Wednesday.
The deployment of the nuclear-powered carrier, one of the world’s largest warships, would represent a major show of force …. Read the original article  : US officials: US considers deployment of massive aircraft carrier off Korean Peninsula.

Voice of spelling bee and former national champion avoids the limelight; focuses on the words

Former top speller is voice of national bee

WASHINGTON – The only hard copy of the official Scripps National Spelling Bee word list is under lock and key somewhere inside the Grand Hyatt Washington, and even Jacques Bailly, the bee’s official pronouncer, is unsure of its exact location.
Bailly, known affectionately by this year’s 273 spellers as …. Read the original article  : Voice of spelling bee and former national champion avoids the limelight; focuses on the words.

Nearly half of dads polled say they have pretended to like Father’s Day gifts they didn’t want

Dads have pretended to like Father’s Day gifts

IS CASH KING FOR DAD?: Nearly half of fathers recently surveyed said they have pretended to like a Father’s Day gift they received.
Tools are the most predictable gift, said about a third of fathers who responded to a telephone survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Western … Read more »».

1 speller for all of Canada: Recession takes toll on this year’s National Spelling Bee

Recession hits Canada at National Spelling Bee

WASHINGTON – Maple leafs are few and far between at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Because of the recession, Canada sent only one representative instead of the usual contingent of 20 or so. The hopes of the entire nation will rest on 11-year-old Laura Newcombe of Toronto when the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 1 speller for all of Canada: Recession takes toll on this year’s National Spelling Bee.

US varsities show interest in coming to India

NEW DELHI – As India is set to pass a legislation for setting up foreign campuses in the country, major American universities in their meeting with HRD Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday expressed their interest in venturing into higher education here.

According to an official statement from the human resource development (HRD) ministry, American universities … Read more >>>.

States join to establish ‘Common Core’ standards for high school graduation

States to establish uniform standards for teaching
SUWANEE, Ga. – By third grade, students should know how to write a complex sentence and add fractions, no matter if they live in Georgia or California.
Eighth-graders should understand the Pythagorean theorem. And by high school graduation, all U.S. students should be ready for college or a … Original article on : States join to establish ‘Common Core’ standards for high school graduation.

States join to establish standards for curriculum, testing for high school graduation

States establish standards for curriculum, testing

SUWANEE, Ga. – For the first time, states have joined to establish what students should know by the time they graduate high school.
Governors, state education chiefs and other officials from across the country gathered in Suwanee just outside Atlanta on Wednesday to release the final version of the Common Core … Read more : States join to establish standards for curriculum, testing for high school graduation.

Sibal to meet Hillary Clinton

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal is scheduled to meet US Secretary for State Hillary Clinton Wednesday, an official statement said.

Before meeting Clinton, Sibal will meet US Education Secretary Arne Duncan to discuss cooperation between the two countries in the field of education.
The minister is accompanying External Affairs Minister S.M. … Read : Sibal to meet Hillary Clinton.

Budding lawyers need to pass test: BCI

NEW DELHI – Fresh law graduates will have to clear a new test from this year to be eligible to practise in court, the Bar Council of India (BCI) said Wednesday.

The test, which will cost a candidate Rs 1,300, will be conducted twice every year by the BCI, the apex statutory body to regulate the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Budding lawyers need to pass test: BCI.

China bans schools for charging for security to protect students, following violent attacks

Chinese schools banned from charging security fees

BEIJING – China has banned schools from charging fees for hiring guards and installing security systems to protect students from violence, after several deadly assaults at schools across the country.
A notice posted on the National Development and Reform Commission’s website Wednesday said schools should not charge for enhanced security …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : China bans schools for charging for security to protect students, following violent attacks.

Now, pass test to practise in courts: BCI

NEW DELHI – Fresh law graduates will have to clear a new test starting this year to be eligible to practise in courts, the Bar Council of India (BCI) said Wednesday.

The test will be conducted twice every year by the BCI, the apex statutory body to regulate the legal education and profession in the country, …. Original article  : Now, pass test to practise in courts: BCI.

Gujarat University Declares Common Admission

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Gujarat University has declared that the current academic session shall witness a common admission form for all students. Reportedly, Gujarat University shall have a centralized admission system which shall account for all admissions in BBA as well as BCA colleges which are affiliated under Gujarat University. The Gujarat University heads feel …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Gujarat University Declares Common Admission.

Kalyani University Re-instates Sacked Staff

KALYANI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- 39 non teaching staffs who had been forced to quit from their posts in Kalyani University back in the year 2007 will again return to their original positions in the institution, claimed the latest reports from the university. After facing three years of termination, a division bench of the Calcutta High … Read : Kalyani University Re-instates Sacked Staff.