Adequate steps to provide hassle-free CAT 2010: Prometric

KOLKATA – Global testing and assessment service provider Prometric, which was responsible for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2009 – the entrance examination for Indian Institutes of Management and other leading management institutions – Tuesday assured a hassle-free test this year.

CAT 2009 became a disaster after technical glitches and server crashes at several centres across …. Source  : Adequate steps to provide hassle-free CAT 2010: Prometric.

Seven Indians awarded Australian scholarship

NEW DELHI – Seven Indian students have been selected by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) for prestigious Australian Leadership Award (ALA) scholarship, it was announced Tuesday.

“I congratulate the seven outstanding people who have been identified for their potential to provide important policy leadership on their return home,” said Australia’s High Commissioner Peter Varghese. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Seven Indians awarded Australian scholarship.

Seven Indians win Australian scholarship

NEW DELHI – Seven students from India will be offered an Australian scholarship to help them “shape future social and economic policy” in India.

Peter Varghese, Australia’s high commissioner to India, Tuesday announced the Australian Leadership Award (ALA) scholarships.
“I congratulate the seven outstanding people who have been identified for their potential to provide important … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Seven Indians win Australian scholarship.

IGNOU to provide English course through Nokia phone

NEW DELHI – As part of its initiative to integrate modern technology in distance education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) said Tuesday it would provide a certificate programme in English through Nokia phone’s Ovi Life Tools.

“We will initially start this programme in six districts of Maharashtra. After six months, depending on the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IGNOU to provide English course through Nokia phone.

Chinese school uses metal detectors to bar mobile phones

BEIJING – A school in China has started using metal detectors to prevent students from bringing in mobile phones.

Langfang No 1 Middle School in Hebei province purchased metal detectors that are similar to the ones at airports to regulate mobile phone usage.
This was done to prevent students from viewing pornographic videos and playing …. Source  : Chinese school uses metal detectors to bar mobile phones.