Volunteers search for British student who vanished from Va. university nearly 2 weeks ago

No sign of British student who vanished in Va.

RICHMOND, Va. – Volunteers spent the weekend searching but have found no sign of a missing British exchange student from Virginia Commonwealth University.
University spokesman Mike Porter says a search team with six tracking dogs spent several hours Saturday scouring areas in Richmond where Jonathan Dorey was known … Read : Volunteers search for British student who vanished from Va. university nearly 2 weeks ago.

Study: Grad rates between blacks, whites widening among NCAA tournament-bound teams

Study: Grad rates between blacks, whites widening

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new study finds the disparity between graduation rates for white and black players on NCAA tournament-bound men’s basketball teams grew this year.
The annual report released Monday by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida shows 45 teams graduated … Read more »».

Kansas is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP’s final poll of the season

Kansas closes as the unanimous No. 1
Kansas was on top of the preseason poll and the Jayhawks were in the same spot in the season’s final Top 25.

The Jayhawks, the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, were a unanimous pick Monday, their 15th week this season on top of the rankings. That matches …. Source  : Kansas is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP’s final poll of the season.

Bihar’s clean chit coaching centres vexes opposition

PATNA – Over a month after violent protests in the Bihar capital against fleecing by private coaching institutes, in which two students were killed, the state government Monday gave a clean chit to these institutes, drawing protests from the opposition.

In its reply in the state assembly, the government termed the killing of two students …. Source article  : Bihar’s clean chit coaching centres vexes opposition.

Brand ambassador for science to attract students?

CHENNAI – With student interest in science subjects waning fast, due largely to poor teaching and absence of lucrative career opportunities, it is time to take some drastic measures like appointing a brand ambassador, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) officials said.

“A young scientist as a brand ambassador is certainly an interesting idea that could be … Original article on : Brand ambassador for science to attract students?.

Jamia teachers rally demands minority status for varsity

NEW DELHI – Nearly 2,500 professors and administrative staff of the Jamia Millia Islamia university Monday assembled at Jantar Mantar, a stone’s throw from Parliament House in New Delhi area, to press their demand for recognition of the varsity as a Muslim minority educational institution.

The tag will allow 50 percent reservation for Muslims but …. Read the original article  : here.

Financial sector key recruiter at IIM-Kozhikode

NEW DELHI – Strengthening the economic revival story, financial sectors made a beeline to hire students from Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K). The elite B-school Monday said that a whopping 39 percent of their students got placed in this vertical.

“Allaying fears that subdued placements for the finance vertical would continue due to the spill-over effect …. Read the original article  : Financial sector key recruiter at IIM-Kozhikode.

Foreign varsities in India soon

NEW DELHI – The union cabinet Monday cleared a proposal to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India, a step that is expected to provide quality education in the country and reduce the flow of Indian students abroad.

“This is a milestone, which will enhance choices, increase competition, and benchmark quality,” Human Resource Development …. Original source  : Foreign varsities in India soon.

IGNOU Decentralized, Hopes Faster Results

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is shaping things up in a better way so that students studying at the University faces no hassle or hindrance in obtaining their results fast. IGNOU has three million students studying all across the country and thus the institution dotes on the idea of delivering the …. Source article  : IGNOU Decentralized, Hopes Faster Results.

IGNOU to extend education to disabled

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Monday announced new programmes which would focus on providing special education to people with hearing, visual and mental disability.

Speaking at the varsity’s 21st convocation, Vice Chancellor V.N. Rajashekharan Pillai announced new post-graduate diploma and certificate programmes in special education in mental retardation, visual and hearing …. Read the original article  : IGNOU to extend education to disabled.

AMIE Winter Results 2009 To Be Declared

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- According to reports the AMIE winter results 2009 are being expected to be released soon. The examination that was conducted towards the end of the last year like every year saw many students sitting for the examination. The result will be made available for the students in the official website … Read : AMIE Winter Results 2009 To Be Declared.

IIT Roorkee Awaits “Cognizance 2010???

ROORKEE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)-IIT Roorkee will be hosting their annual technical festival called “Cognizance” in between March 26 and March 28, 2010. The annual tech festival has always been fresh and popping with original ideas in the field of technology. Codenamed as “‘Technovating India”, this is one platform which functions to provide people with bright concepts … Original article on : IIT Roorkee Awaits “Cognizance 2010″.

GATE 2010 Results Declared

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- After a long wait the GATE 2010 results were finally announced at the IIT Bombay GATE page at 10 AM. It is also being urged to the students as to go ahead and check their results as fast as they can owing to the fact that the servers might might stop …. Source article  : GATE 2010 Results Declared.

Duncan: Education proposal broadens focus beyond math, reading, to ‘well-rounded education’

Duncan: More than math, reading important
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s proposal to overhaul education standards championed by his predecessor aims to broaden the focus beyond math and reading to “a well-rounded education,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan says.
Reading and math are important, but so are social studies, science, the arts and recess, Duncan said … Original article on : Duncan: Education proposal broadens focus beyond math, reading, to ‘well-rounded education’.

College studies to go hi-tech in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH – Digital libraries, audio-visual presentations and films could soon be the new educational tools for students in 14 government and private colleges here as the authorities hope to take learning beyond the conventional textbook experience.

Apart from introduction of latest technology, the `Vision 2010 document’ of the higher education department, circulated among colleges, … Original article on : College studies to go hi-tech in Chandigarh.

Nepal’s ‘Living Goddess’ faces acid test

KATHMANDU – One of the many thousands of students appearing for Nepal’s tough school-leaving examinations is Chanira Bajracharya, who is also worshipped in Kathmandus neighbouring Lalitpur city as Kumari, the Living Goddess of Nepal.

The pre-pubescent girl will appear for the School Leaving Examination from the Bhaswara Higher Secondary School, the Kantipur daily reported.
Chanira … Read more >>.