Joy, hope fill Delhi University with first cut-off list

NEW DELHI – Braving one of the hottest days in the season, students Tuesday thronged the Delhi University campus as the first cut-off list came out. Emotions overflowed as students checked the list at one college after the other for the cut-offs.

The list revealed a mixed bag. While popular colleges on the campus upped …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Joy, hope fill Delhi University with first cut-off list.

Row over 26/11 witness school admission

MUMBAI – A Mumbai school under attack for denying admission to a girl who was a key witness in the Mumbai terror attack trial has asked the Maharashtra government to intervene.

The Indian Education Society, which runs the New English School, says it is for the Maharashtra government to test 11-year-old girl Devika Rotawan and decide … Original source on Gaea Times at : Row over 26/11 witness school admission.

Our teachers were most caring, La Martiniere alumni spring to defence

KOLKATA – Many former students of Kolkata’s prestigious La Martiniere for Boys School have come out in its defence after the controversy created by a student’s suicide after being caned. “Our teachers are one of the most caring”, says one Facebook post while another says that “caning was an acceptable form of punishment” and problem … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Our teachers were most caring, La Martiniere alumni spring to defence.

Delhi University Is A Radioactive Polluter

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) has called Delhi University to be the sole violator of radioactive waste disposal and the norms associated with it. Reportedly, the whole affair is a follow up action to the Mayapuri Radiation leak which is raising all fingers at Delhi University.
Delhi Police officials told the … Original article on : Delhi University Is A Radioactive Polluter.

Delhi University Teachers Warned

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- On Monday The Delhi Court instructed the Delhi University Teacher’s Association not to cause any disruption in the admission process. Justice A K Pathak gave the verdict that DUTA which is not accepting the implementation of the semester system in the curriculum of the university cannot cause trouble in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi University Teachers Warned.

Earth Science Regents

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – The Regents High School Examinations are devised for the high potential students and Earth Science examination is one of the most important examinations of the Regents High School Examinations or simply The Regents.

Several Earth Science Regents preparation items are available in the web. The materials include practice earth science tests and …. Source article  : Earth Science Regents.

Judge rules UC Berkeley police illegally searched camera of journalist covering campus protest

Judge: UC illegally searched journalist’s camera

BERKELEY, Calif. – A judge has ruled that University of California, Berkeley police illegally searched the camera of a photojournalist covering a student protest outside the chancellor’s home.
The First Amendment Project said Monday that Alameda County Superior Judge Yolanda Northridge on Friday invalidated the search warrant used by UC police … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Judge rules UC Berkeley police illegally searched camera of journalist covering campus protest.

Students ratify pact ending strike against fee hikes, budget cuts at Puerto Rico university

Students ratify pact to end strike in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Nearly 3,000 students have ratified an agreement reached last week to end a strike that has paralyzed the University of Puerto Rico for two months.
Students from the system’s 11 campuses met Monday in the southern city of Ponce to approve the deal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Students ratify pact ending strike against fee hikes, budget cuts at Puerto Rico university.

Delhi moots court fee refund if litigants settle cases

NEW DELHI – The Delhi government has proposed the refund of court fees if litigants settle cases on their own or with the court’s intervention, a move that is aimed at speedier disposal of cases, an official said Monday.

A state cabinet meeting Monday approved the draft of the Court Fees Amendment Bill, 2010. The bill …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi moots court fee refund if litigants settle cases.

Intel signs pact for educational excellence in northeast

NEW DELHI – Tech major Intel Monday signed a pact for educational and technology excellence in northeast India with a governmental panel that looks after the economic and social development of the region.

As per the memorandum of understand (MoU) signed with the North Eastern Council (NEC), the technology company will work on training selected teachers …. Original source  : Intel signs pact for educational excellence in northeast.

Child labour prevention act contradicts education act: NGO

NEW DELHI – The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act [CLPRA] is in direct conflict with the Right to Education (RTE) Act and needs to be amended, a prominent NGO working against child labour said Monday.

“We want the CLPRA to be amended to bring it in line with the RTE,” said Harpal Singh, board … Original article on : Child labour prevention act contradicts education act: NGO.

British institute ties up with Kolkata engineering college

KOLKATA – The Kolkata-based MCKV Institute of Engineering (MCKVIE) Monday tied up with the Institution of Engineering and Technology-UK (IET) for facilitating practical exposures and enhancing the employability of its students.

Following the tie-up, MCKVIE has started an IET UK Student Chapter in its premises at Liluah in Howrah district.
“After tying up with IET (UK) … Original source on Gaea Times at : British institute ties up with Kolkata engineering college.

Court asks Delhi University teachers to help in admissions

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday asked Delhi University teachers to cooperate in the admission process and barred them from obstructing it in any manner.

The vacation bench of Justice A.K. Pathak, while issuing notice to Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA), said: “Keeping in mind the career of the large number of students, it … Read more »».

Jamia Millia Islamia starts admission helpline

NEW DELHI – In a bid to help students secure admission to their desired courses, the Jamia Millia Islamia Monday announced a helpline number that will connect students to the department concerned.

“This helpline will help students connect to the department they are applying for regarding various queries during the admission procedure,” an official from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jamia Millia Islamia starts admission helpline.

Delhi University’s first cut-off list Tuesday

NEW DELHI – With Delhi University set to announce its first cut-off list Tuesday, aspirants were tense as they hoped to make it to the premier varsity.

“The cut off percentage will definitely be higher than last year. I am not sure if I can get admission,” Bikash Baruah, an applicant said.
“We are …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi University’s first cut-off list Tuesday.

Nepal bans school book after Muslim outcry

KATHMANDU – The Nepal government Monday banned a school textbook after growing outcry by Muslims over an “objectionable” illustration depicting Prophet Mohammed as a woman-like figure and containing “erroneous interpretations” of Islam.

This is the first time in Nepal, which has enjoyed religious harmony despite being a Hindu kingdom till 2006, that the government has banned … Read more : Nepal bans school book after Muslim outcry.

Is cheerleading a sport? Federal lawsuit in Connecticut could clarify Title IX guidelines

Trial in Conn. to find if cheerleading is sport

HARTFORD, Conn. – A federal case in Connecticut could determine if cheerleading can be counted as a college sport toward Title IX gender-equity requirements.
Members of the women’s volleyball team at Quinnipiac (KWIHN’-uh-pee-ak) University filed the lawsuit after the school decided to eliminate women’s volleyball in favor of … Read more >>.

Haryana to set up rest-houses for teachers

JHAJJAR – Aiming to provide better facilities for teachers, the Haryana government will set up Shiksha Sadans or rest-houses in both rural and urban areas in the coming months, officials said here Sunday.

“We are committed to provide better facilities to government school teachers. A Shiksa Sadan would be a kind of a rest house for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Haryana to set up rest-houses for teachers.

Chinese parents oppose children’s internet use

BEIJING – Many parents in China are not in favour of their children using the internet and a majority of them worry that surfing the net could adversely affect children’s studies, a new study has said.

Around 42.6 percent of parents surveyed “strongly oppose their children’s use of internet” or “relatively oppose”, while as high as … Read more »».

Tennessee man spells “keratomileusis” to win AARP senior spelling bee in Cheyenne, Wyo.

AARP’s senior spelling title goes to Tennessee man

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 56-year-old Tennessee man has won the AARP’s national spelling bee, correctly spelling “keratomileusis” to take the title.
Scott Firebaugh’s win came after more than nine hours and nearly 70 rounds of spelling on Saturday in Cheyenne, Wyo. The AARP says Firebaugh, of Knoxville, bested 48 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.