Education News – Newsletter for February 16, 2010

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Indians students always welcome in UK: British minister
CHANDIGARH – Students from India are “always welcome” in his country, British Minister Pat McFadden said Tuesday though Britain has stopped accepting student visa applications at its three centres in northern India.

“Students from India are always welcome in the UK. In fact, the UK universities are always very keen to get Indian students who are …. Source article  : Indians students always welcome in UK: British minister.

Common admission test for engineering, medical courses by 2013
NEW DELHI – The Human Resource Development ministry is expecting to introduce a single entrance examination system for admission into all professional educational institutes like engineering and medical colleges in the country.

“By 2013 we should have in place a common system for common admission into professional institutions in the country,” Human Resource Development Minister … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Common admission test for engineering, medical courses by 2013.

Common science and maths curriculum in all schools
NEW DELHI – From the coming academic session all school boards across India are likely to have a common science and mathematics syllabus, which will help students compete on an equal footing in the national level entrance tests.

“We have reached 90 percent consensus (on the issue) and by evening we hope to agree upon a …. Source article  : Common science and maths curriculum in all schools.

Men’s 500 resumes after ice resurfacing problems cause lengthy delay at oval

Speedskating resumes after ice resurfacing delay

RICHMOND, British Columbia – Problems with three ice-resurfacing machines at the speedskating venue caused a lengthy delay Monday during the men’s 500 meters, and Vancouver Olympic officials are sending in a different machine to avoid future trouble.
Two machines are used to clean the ice, but the Richmond Olympic Oval was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Brazilian woman, expelled from school for short miniskirt, emerges as Rio Carnival star

Disgraced in skirt scandal, woman is Carnival star

RIO DE JANEIRO – Geisy Arruda is dancing proof that nowhere is transformation more achievable than in Brazil’s Carnival, ripe with fantasy and metamorphosis.
The 20-year-old college student from a poor family gained worldwide attention last fall when she was expelled for wearing a miniskirt to class. Three months …. Read the original article  : Brazilian woman, expelled from school for short miniskirt, emerges as Rio Carnival star.

Kenneth Starr, former prosecutor who investigated Clinton, named Baylor University president

Ex-Clinton prosecutor Starr named Baylor president

WACO, Texas – Baylor University named former Clinton White House nemesis Kenneth Starr its new president on Monday, saying the one-time independent prosecutor’s Christian ideals and experience heading a law school made him the ideal candidate to lead the world’s largest Baptist university.
Starr, whose investigation of the Whitewater land deal …. Read the original article  : Kenneth Starr, former prosecutor who investigated Clinton, named Baylor University president.

In ‘Black Angels Over Tuskegee,’ segregated airmen fight to fly for their country

Theater: Segregated airmen fight to fly in WWII

NEW YORK – “Black Angels Over Tuskegee,” is a serious history lesson told with humor.
Based on true events, this powerful play, on view at off-Broadway’s St. Luke’s Theatre, is about brotherhood among the segregated World War II pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen. These men distinguished themselves with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In ‘Black Angels Over Tuskegee,’ segregated airmen fight to fly for their country.

Weather relents, Vonn posts fastest time in Olympic downhill training run

Vonn has fastest training time on first run

WHISTLER, British Columbia – Even with a badly bruised right shin, American star Lindsey Vonn still has the fastest time through the upper section of the course in a downhill training run.
The women will ski the bottom section later Monday, following the conclusion of the men’s downhill race …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Brazilian woman expelled from school for short miniskirt transforms into Rio Carnival star

Woman in miniskirt scandal turns Rio Carnival star

RIO DE JANEIRO – Geisy Arruda is dancing proof that nowhere is transformation more achievable than in Brazil’s Carnival, ripe with fantasy and metamorphosis.
The 20-year-old college student from a poor family gained worldwide attention last fall when she was expelled for wearing a miniskirt to class. Three months …. Original source  : Brazilian woman expelled from school for short miniskirt transforms into Rio Carnival star.

Badal seeks British assistance for Punjab teachers
CHANDIGARH – Planning to initiate a specialised teachers’ training programme in spoken English skills, the Punjab government Monday mooted a proposal to invite collaboration with the British government as well as with the British Council.

Punjab Chief Minster Parkash Singh Badal discussed this issue with visiting British Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills Pat McFadden, …. Source  : Badal seeks British assistance for Punjab teachers.

Now, nursery admission not before four in Delhi (Second Lead)
NEW DELHI – In an attempt to standardize non-formal education and bring reprieve for tens of thousands of children and their parents, the human resource development (HRD) ministry and school principals Monday decided to raise the nursery admission minimum age to four years from the present three-plus in Delhi.

After a meeting with school principals and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, nursery admission not before four in Delhi (Second Lead).

Nursery admission not before four in Delhi
NEW DELHI – In a possible reprieve for tens of thousands of children and their parents, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry and school principals Monday decided to increase the nursery admission age to four from the present three-plus in Delhi.

After a meeting with the principal and their parents, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said that … Read : Nursery admission not before four in Delhi.

Tough law against corporal punishment in Assam schools
GUWAHATI – The Assam government Monday introduced a tough legislation banning corporal punishment in schools with provision for prosecuting errant teachers, including suspension and even termination from service.

The Assam Corporal Punishment for Educational Institutions (Prohibition) Bill, 2010, would be placed before the Assam assembly for a final nod when it meets March 2 for …. Read the original article  : Tough law against corporal punishment in Assam schools.

Nursery admission age in Delhi raised to four
NEW DELHI – In a possible reprieve for tens of thousands of children and their parents, the union Human Resource Development Ministry and school principals Monday decided to increase the nursery admission age to four from the present three-plus in Delhi.
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nursery admission age in Delhi raised to four.

Jamia to offer PhD courses on early childhood development
NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia is setting up a Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research that will offer several courses including a doctoral degree in the subject, with the aim of helping children from the underprivileged sections of society.

“The objective of the centre is to meet the challenges to holistic development of young … Read more : Jamia to offer PhD courses on early childhood development.

Delhi schools to remain closed during Commonwealth Games
NEW DELHI – To overcome traffic congestion during the Commonwealth Games, schools in the national capital will remain closed during the mega sporting event, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Monday.

The Delhi government sent an advisory to Delhi schools, both government and private, to reschedule school holidays for the academic year 2010-11 keeping in view …. Original article  : Delhi schools to remain closed during Commonwealth Games.

Jamia organises cycle rally for ‘peace and pluralism’
NEW DELHI – After traversing over 440 km and spreading the message of peace and pluralism, a unique cycle rally organised by the Jamia Millia Islamia will end in Delhi Tuesday.

With the vision of Dilon Ko Jodo, the rally started from Lord Brahmas Temple in Pushkar on Feb 6, paying homage at the tombs of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jamia organises cycle rally for ‘peace and pluralism’.