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Education News – Newsletter for February 15, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010


Global meet to discuss digitising libraries
NEW DELHI – Experts from the field of information communication technology and education will gather here for a four-day conference starting Feb 23 to discuss how to digitise the world’s print based libraries.

The International Conference on Digital Libraries will be held at the India Habitat Centre and is being organised by the Indira Gandhi …. Read the original article  : Global meet to discuss digitising libraries.

Over three-fold hike in Indians studying in New Zealand
HAMILTON – There has been an over three-fold increase in Indians getting student visas to study in New Zealand in the past five years, authorities said.

As many as 9,591 Indians were issued students visas for the financial year 2008-09 as compared to 2,972 for the year 2004-05, said Immigration New Zealand. From July 1, 2009 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Over three-fold hike in Indians studying in New Zealand.

Clinton: Iran becoming a military dictatorship with the Guard Corps supplanting government

Clinton: Iran is becoming a military dictatorship

DOHA, Qatar – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that Iran is becoming a military dictatorship, a new U.S. accusation in the midst of rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions and crack down on anti-government protesters.
Speaking to Arab students at Carnegie Mellon’s Doha campus, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Clinton: Iran becoming a military dictatorship with the Guard Corps supplanting government.

Snaer scores 18, Florida State pulls away from Boston College in 62-47 win

Florida State defeats Boston College 62-47

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Michael Snaer tied a career-high 18 points and Florida State defeated Boston College 62-47 on Sunday night.
The Seminoles (18-7, 6-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed 36-35 after Joe Trapani’s 3-pointer put Boston College ahead with 18:02 to go, but pulled away on a 13-2 run. Snaer’s jumper capped …. Read the original article  : Snaer scores 18, Florida State pulls away from Boston College in 62-47 win.

Tough math: Public schools face severe cash crunch as federal stimulus money runs out

Schools face big budget holes as stimulus runs out

SAN FRANCISCO – The nation’s public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off deep classroom cuts and widespread job losses.
School districts have already suffered big budget cuts since the recession began two years ago, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tough math: Public schools face severe cash crunch as federal stimulus money runs out.

Explosive situation at Osmania University
HYDERABAD – An explosive situation prevailed in Osmania University here Sunday night as violence over Telangana issue, police firing and arson rocked the campus.

Police and paramilitary forces laid siege to the campus as the tension spread to neighbouring residential neighbourhood with residents coming out in support of students.
The sprawling campus plunged into darkness as …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New IIM-A placement system receives good response
GANDHINAGAR – The new placement system for the final year post-graduate programme students of the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A), introduced from the current academic year, received an enthusiastic response as it began here Sunday.

The new system sees the placement process being conducted over continuous weekends called “cohorts” with each cohort hosting …. Source  : New IIM-A placement system receives good response.

MSBTE Result Winter 2009 Declared
MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The MSBTE Winter Diploma 2009 results have been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. The results have been declared today, on Sunday, Feb 14. The results are available in the official website of the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. The MSBTE Winter Diploma 2009 results are available in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘High-level Indian delegation should visit Australia’
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – A high-level delegation from India should visit Australia in the wake of the recent attacks on Indian students there, according to V.P. Unnikrishnan, secretary of the Federation of Indian Communities, Queensland (FICQ).

Unnikrishnan told IANS over phone from Brisbane Sunday that there is a general feeling in the Indian community in Australia that they … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘High-level Indian delegation should visit Australia’.

IGNOU launches course in dialysis medicine
NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Sunday announced that it is going to introduce a post doctoral certificate course in dialysis medicine from July.

A press release said that IGNOU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Health Services to introduce the course. It will be … Read more »»».

Britains’s partial relief to students sees mixed response
CHANDIGARH – The decision of the British government to partially lift the ban imposed on student visa applications from north India has seen a mixed response from the students and overseas education consultants.

This is not a very encouraging move as only those students would be benefited who are applying for degree courses. But from this …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AP Top News at 2:36 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:36 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read : AP Top News at 2:36 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:28 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:28 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said …. Source article  : AP Top News at 2:28 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:21 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:21 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read more : AP Top News at 2:21 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:19 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:19 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Top News at 2:19 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:14 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:14 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said …. Source  : AP Top News at 2:14 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:12 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:12 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read more : AP Top News at 2:12 p.m. EST.

AP Top News at 2:08 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:08 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read more >>>.

AP Top News at 2:03 p.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:03 p.m. EST
Bombs slow US advance in Afghan town
MARJAH, Afghanistan – Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah – NATO’s most ambitious effort yet to break the militants’ grip over their southern heartland. NATO said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP Top News at 2:03 p.m. EST.

Why no admission to poor students, court asks school
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court issued notice to Frank Anthony Public School and asked its principal to appear before it to explain why they do not give admissions to students from poor families.

A division bench comprising Justices Madan B. Lokur and Mukta Gupta Thursday issued notice to the school principal for not … Read more >>>.

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