Want a political internship? Become an MP’s research assistant

NEW DELHI – Like in most other fields, Indian politics is discovering the benefits of interns or legislative assistants, who while learning about governance, help parliamentarians research policy issues and make informed decisions. The MPs, on their part, call it an “excellent initiative”.

More and more MPs in India, like their counterparts in some western countries, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Want a political internship? Become an MP’s research assistant.

3 Ohio sorority formals turn ‘Animal House’; embarrassed university ups anti-alcohol fight

Sororities’ antics spur school alcohol efforts

OXFORD, Ohio – Sorority spring formals call up visions of young women in colorful dresses dancing the night away – not vomiting on tables, urinating in sinks or having sex in closets.
The drunken shenanigans of three sororities at Miami University in southwest Ohio sound like something out of “Animal House” … Original article on : 3 Ohio sorority formals turn ‘Animal House’; embarrassed university ups anti-alcohol fight.

Forget grade levels, districts like Kansas City want students to master skills to advance

Forget grade levels, KC schools try something new

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Forget about students spending one year in each grade, with the entire class learning the same skills at the same time. Districts from Alaska to Maine are taking a different route.
Instead of simply moving kids from one grade to the next as they get … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Forget grade levels, districts like Kansas City want students to master skills to advance.

Gujarat recruits 10,000 teachers

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat government Saturday issued appointment letters to about 10,000 vidhyasahayaks (assistant teachers) recruited through an online process.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and other ministers in the various district headquarters handed over appointment letters to the teachers.
About 5,000 assistant teachers have been recruited for maths and science subjects … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat recruits 10,000 teachers.

India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead)

KANPUR – India needs to boost quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, the prime minister also called for increased collaboration between the IITs and the corporate world.
“We as a nation urgently … Read more : India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead).

PM exhorts IITians to repay debt to the nation

KANPUR – Prime Minster Manmohan Singh Saturday exhorted IITians to repay their debt to the nation, saying that while the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni were “excellent ambassadors” of the country, the nation had made “much contribution” towards their education.

Addressing the 42nd convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, he said: … Read more >>>.

Asians top in Australia’s high school entrance test

MELBOURNE – Children of Asian migrants outperform their English-speaking counterparts in the entrance test of selective top high schools in Australia.

Analysis shows that 42 percent of children from non-English speaking backgrounds who sat for the annual selective high school entrance test in 2009 won a place in the elite system, according to The Sydney Morning …. Original source  : Asians top in Australia’s high school entrance test.

Learn humility, PM tells IITians

KANPUR – Learn humility and be broad-minded and tolerant. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave this advice to students graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday.

Describing IIT Kanpur as “one of our top-most institutions of higher education”, he said the graduating students “will always have the self-assurance that comes with being educated at …. Original source  : Learn humility, PM tells IITians.

India needs more quality research in science: PM

KANPUR – India needs to step up quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here, the prime minister also called for increased collaboration between the IITs and the corporate world.
“We as a nation urgently … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India needs more quality research in science: PM.

Panjab University teachers reject UGC regulations

CHANDIGARH – The Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) has rejected new rules issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) which nullify promotions of 40 faculty members.

The new UGC regulations, dated June 30, 2010, stipulate that those teachers who became eligible for promotion after December 31, 2008 under the UGC guidelines of 2000, will now be …. Read the original article  : Panjab University teachers reject UGC regulations.