Students trickle in as Srinagar schools reopen

SRINAGAR – School staff turned up in large numbers as educational institutions here reopened after over three months Monday. While the student inflow was no more than a trickle and a curfew prevailed, those who came said it was a pleasure to be back in class.

“I have come to my school after two months. It … Read more : Students trickle in as Srinagar schools reopen.

Panjab University to honour Khushwant, Somnath Chatterjee

CHANDIGARH – The Panjab University will honour eminent author and journalist Khushwant Singh and former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee with Doctor of Literature and Doctor of Laws degrees respectively, a varsity spokesman said here Monday.

“Eminent author and celebrated journalist Khushwant Singh has been recommended for conferment of the Doctor of Literature degree for his … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Panjab University to honour Khushwant, Somnath Chatterjee.

Boys Hope Girls Hope Rekindles Your Child’s Spirit

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com) — Girls Hope is an active part of a non-profit organization called Boys Hope Girls Hope that is based in Detroit. This organization aims at upbringing a child despite of all the circumstances faced by him or her during their growing age. It aims at motivating young children to dream high and focuses … Original article on : Boys Hope Girls Hope Rekindles Your Child’s Spirit.

Indian student visa applications for Canada rising

CHANDIGARH – At a time when countries like Britain and Australia are seeing an unprecedented rise in student visa applications from India, Canada is not concerned about this as it has seen a 100 percent rise in applications, a diplomat here said Sunday.

“During the last few years, we have seen a 100 percent increase in …. Source article  : Indian student visa applications for Canada rising.

Northeast’s enrolment rate in higher education increasing

AGARTALA – Enrolment levels in higher education in urban areas of the northeastern region are higher than the national average, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Sukhadeo Thorat has said.

The enrolment ratio in higher education in urban areas is 27.58 percent and the national average is 27.08 percent. However, he said, the all-India enrolment rate in … Original article on : Northeast’s enrolment rate in higher education increasing.

Half of Europe’s gypsy kids don’t get primary education

PARIS – Around half of the children from gypsy communities in Europe fail to complete primary education, according to latest Unesco report.

Unesco will release this report during the First International Conference on Early Childhood Education and Care in Moscow to be held Sep 27-29, Prensa Latina reported.
The report states that the Roma – the … Read more : Half of Europe’s gypsy kids don’t get primary education.

Turner has 4 touchdowns, 210 yards rushing in Nicholls State’s 44-28 win over Bacone College

Nicholls State routs Bacone College 44-28
THIBODAUX, La. – Jesse Turner ran for four touchdowns and 210 yards as Nicholls State defeated Bacone College 44-28 on Saturday.

The Colonels (1-3) trailed 7-3 after the first quarter before Turner turned two of his 15 carries into second-quarter touchdowns. Turner’s first score came from 13 yards out with 8:33 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Turner has 4 touchdowns, 210 yards rushing in Nicholls State’s 44-28 win over Bacone College.