Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia

NEW DELHI – The admission process for technical, management and some educational programmes is still open in the Jamia Millia Islamia University here, an official statement said Monday.

“While the last date of application for most courses in the university is over, there are still a few courses for which the last date is not … Original article on : Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia.

Kagan set to speak to Senate panel as hearings begin, confirmation chances bright

Kagan to break silence as marathon vetting begins
WASHINGTON – Elena Kagan will be making the argument of her life on Monday when she faces a Senate panel on her confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Kagan’s chances are bright as she heads into a marathon week of high-pressure vetting before the Senate Judiciary …. Original article  : Kagan set to speak to Senate panel as hearings begin, confirmation chances bright.

The 100 Percenters: Inner-city boys school marks first graduation, sends 107 to college

100 percent of school’s first class college-bound
CHICAGO – For each boy, the new school offered an escape and a chance at a life that seemed beyond reach.
Krishaun Branch was getting D’s, smoking reefer a lot, skipping school twice a week. His mother was too busy working to know what he was …. Original article  : The 100 Percenters: Inner-city boys school marks first graduation, sends 107 to college.

Republican senators question whether Supreme Court nominee Kagan can be impartial justice

GOP senators: Can Kagan be impartial judge?
WASHINGTON – Leading Republican senators on Sunday questioned whether Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan could be an impartial judge as they tried to inject some drama into her upcoming confirmation hearing.
Democrats praised Kagan’s record and predicted she will win confirmation …. Original source  : Republican senators question whether Supreme Court nominee Kagan can be impartial justice.

For China’s young ‘ant tribe’ generation, home is a shared bed far from home

China’s young college grads toil in ‘ant tribes’

TANGJIALING, China – Liu Jun sleeps in a room so small, he shares a bed with two other men. It’s all the scrawny computer engineering graduate can afford in a city so expensive that the average white-collar professional can’t afford to buy a home.
A dim fluorescent bulb hangs … Read more »».

Kashmir schools, colleges to remain shut for two days

SRINAGAR – All colleges and schools in the Kashmiy Valley will remain closed Monday and Tuesday as a precautionary measure due to a call by separatists for a students’ protest against alleged human rights violations in the state, an official statement said Sunday.

The hardline separatist Hurriyat group headed by Syed Ali Geelani had called for …. Original article  : Kashmir schools, colleges to remain shut for two days.

Ex-NY college basketball player accused of beating NYC student to go on trial in Serbia

Serb to go on trial for attack on NY student

BELGRADE, Serbia – A Belgrade court says a former college basketball player from Serbia who jumped bail in the U.S. after allegedly beating an American student into a coma will go on trial in his native country.
The First Municipal Court said Sunday that the trial of … Read more >>>.

Republicans use Kagan’s record on Harvard recruiters to ask: Is she anti-military?

Republicans bring up Kagan’s record on military

WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans and Solicitor General Elena Kagan are facing off over whether her objection to the military’s ban on openly gay soldiers and her decision to restrict recruiters at Harvard Law School disqualify her from serving on the Supreme Court.
Just minutes into Kagan’s confirmation hearing Monday, Alabama …. Source  : Republicans use Kagan’s record on Harvard recruiters to ask: Is she anti-military?.

Second-rung biz schools churning out ‘unemployable’ graduates?

NOIDA/NEW DELHI – Gaurav Kapoor completed his MBA from a Greater Noida institute, but the two year diploma couldn’t get him a job he wanted and he finally joined a BPO. He is among the thousands who are virtually “unemployable” as the second rung B-schools they studied in failed to impart the necessary soft skills.

A …. Original source  : Second-rung biz schools churning out ‘unemployable’ graduates?.

High school students make Broadway debut; 5 win college scholarships at music theater awards

HS students make B’way debut; 5 win scholarships

NEW YORK – Five students won college scholarships Monday night for trading in their performances in high school musical productions for Broadway.
Kyle Selig of Long Beach, Calif., was named best actor in a high school musical and Alexandria Payne of Atlanta was named best actress at the second …. Read the original article  : here.

High school students make Broadway debut, compete in NYC for music theater awards

HS students compete for top music theater awards

NEW YORK – Five students have won college scholarships for trading in their performances in high school musical productions for Broadway.
On Monday, 44 students performed songs from roles they played in their high school musical at New York City’s Marquis Theatre, home of the Broadway show “Come Fly …. Source  : High school students make Broadway debut, compete in NYC for music theater awards.

Naval Academy superintendent’s tenure cut short after investigation into wasteful spending

Probe helped curtail Naval Academy head’s tenure

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – An investigation that found wide-ranging misuse of money at the U.S. Naval Academy was a factor in curtailing the tenure of its outgoing superintendent, the Navy’s chief spokesman said Monday.
The investigative report released Monday found that an improper, off-the-books slush fund was used to pay for … Read : Naval Academy superintendent’s tenure cut short after investigation into wasteful spending.

University of Hawaii board approves proposal to build world’s largest telescope on Mauna Kea

University of Hawaii approves giant telescope

HONOLULU – The University of Hawaii Board of Regents unanimously approved a plan Monday to build the world’s largest telescope at Mauna Kea’s summit.
The decision clears the way for managers of the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope to seek a permit from the state to build the facility on conservation land. …. Read the original article  : here.

High school students making Broadway debut, competing in NYC for music theater awards

HS students compete for top music theater awards

NEW YORK – Katie Finan always dreamed of stepping out onto a Broadway stage. She’s now getting her chance, thanks to a scholarship competition.
“Life goal accomplished – 18 years old,” said Finan, of Raleigh, N.C. “I’m going to have to get some new goals.”
Finan is one of 44 … Original source on Gaea Times at : High school students making Broadway debut, competing in NYC for music theater awards.

Kagan pledges to be deferential to Congress as hearing begins; confirmation chances are bright

Kagan vows to be unbiased, deferential to Congress
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan pledged at her Senate confirmation hearing Monday to show the “evenhandedness and impartiality” the Constitution demands if she is confirmed, and to offer proper deference to Congress and the laws it makes.
The court must ensure … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kagan pledges to be deferential to Congress as hearing begins; confirmation chances are bright.

Supreme Court sides with gun advocates, in 5-4 ruling; extends gun rights nationwide

Justices extend gun owner rights nationwide
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court held Monday that Americans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conservative court’s embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice.
By a 5-4 vote, the justices cast doubt on handgun bans … Original article on : Supreme Court sides with gun advocates, in 5-4 ruling; extends gun rights nationwide.

Kagan to tell senators at confirmation hearings Monday she’ll be impartial on Supreme Court

Kagan to tell senators she’d be impartial on court
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is telling senators she’ll do her best to consider cases impartially and with judicial humility, as she begins Judiciary Committee hearings facing Republicans charges that she’d let her political views color her decisions as a justice.
“I will do …. Original article  : Kagan to tell senators at confirmation hearings Monday she’ll be impartial on Supreme Court.

Supreme Court nominee Kagan says she’ll decide cases impartially and modestly if confirmed

Kagan pledges impartiality, modesty as a justice
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan says she’ll do her best to decide cases impartially and with judicial humility if confirmed as a justice.
Kagan plans to tell the Senate Judiciary Committee later Monday that her experience working in other branches of government has taught her the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court nominee Kagan says she’ll decide cases impartially and modestly if confirmed.

Supreme Court says campus Christian group can’t keep gays out and keep college funding

Court: Christian group can’t bar gays, get funding

WASHINGTON – An ideologically split Supreme Court ruled Monday that a law school can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that won’t let gays join, with one justice saying that the First Amendment does not require a public university to validate or support the group’s “discriminatory … Read : Supreme Court says campus Christian group can’t keep gays out and keep college funding.

Sessions says he hopes Supreme Court nominee Kagan won’t be filibustered, but isn’t certain

Sessions: Kagan may be outside legal mainstream
WASHINGTON – The ranking Republican on the Senate panel reviewing Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court nomination says he hopes there won’t be a filibuster.
Alabama’s Sen. Jeff Sessions tells ABC’s “Good Morning America” that a critical question involving Kagan is whether she would be driven by political ideology on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sessions says he hopes Supreme Court nominee Kagan won’t be filibustered, but isn’t certain.

Australia asked to spare existing Indian students from new law

NEW DELHI – Around 15,000 Indian students in Australia could be forced to return home under a revised skills list that is set to become the mandate for visas and permanent residency to that country from July 1. Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi has urged Canberra to exempt existing students from the new … Read more >>>.

LA schools not equal when it comes to pain from budget cuts; wealthy boost school coffers

Budget cuts more painful at inner-city LA schools

LOS ANGELES – When state budget cuts imperiled city schools, a group of parents fought back by enlisting Hollywood stars to spread a message targeting one of their own, Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
The satirical video featuring actors Megan Fox and fiancee Brian Austin Green highlights how funding shortfalls have … Original source on Gaea Times at : LA schools not equal when it comes to pain from budget cuts; wealthy boost school coffers.

Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia

NEW DELHI – The admission process for technical, management and some educational programmes is still open in the Jamia Millia Islamia University here, an official statement said Monday.

“While the last date of application for most courses in the university is over, there are still a few courses for which the last date is not … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Admission open for technical, management courses in Jamia.

Kagan set to speak to Senate panel as hearings begin, confirmation chances bright

Kagan to break silence as marathon vetting begins
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan pledged Monday to be properly deferential to Congress if confirmed as a justice and strive to “consider every case impartially, modestly, with commitment to principle and in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The 100 Percenters: Inner-city boys school marks first graduation, sends 107 to college

100 percent of school’s first class college-bound
CHICAGO – For each boy, the new school offered an escape and a chance at a life that seemed beyond reach.
Krishaun Branch was getting D’s, smoking reefer a lot, skipping school twice a week. His mother was too busy working to know what he was … Read : The 100 Percenters: Inner-city boys school marks first graduation, sends 107 to college.

Republican senators question whether Supreme Court nominee Kagan can be impartial justice

GOP senators: Can Kagan be impartial judge?
WASHINGTON – Leading Republican senators on Sunday questioned whether Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan could be an impartial judge as they tried to inject some drama into her upcoming confirmation hearing.
Democrats praised Kagan’s record and predicted she will win confirmation … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Republican senators question whether Supreme Court nominee Kagan can be impartial justice.

For China’s young ‘ant tribe’ generation, home is a shared bed far from home

China’s young college grads toil in ‘ant tribes’

TANGJIALING, China – Liu Jun sleeps in a room so small, he shares a bed with two other men. It’s all the scrawny computer engineering graduate can afford in a city so expensive that the average white-collar professional can’t afford to buy a home.
A dim fluorescent bulb hangs … Read more : For China’s young ‘ant tribe’ generation, home is a shared bed far from home.

Cool and clever, Kagan prepares for more questions during Supreme Court confirmation hearing

High court nominee faces another day of questions

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, who has displayed a cool demeanor and a sense of humor during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, was expected to move one step closer Wednesday to succeeding Justice John Paul Stevens, barring a major gaffe.
Republicans who oppose her nomination will need …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cool and clever, Kagan prepares for more questions during Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

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On Day 2 of Senate hearings, Supreme Court nominee Kagan insists she didn’t block military

Kagan insists she didn’t block military at Harvard
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan clashed Tuesday with a Republican senator over the limits she ordered on military recruiters while dean of Harvard Law School, repeatedly denying she blocked them as she sought to deflect foes’ efforts to slow her apparently …. Original article  : On Day 2 of Senate hearings, Supreme Court nominee Kagan insists she didn’t block military.

NJ governor signs $29.4B budget that cuts school aid, suspends property tax rebates

NJ governor signs $29.4B budget
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a $29.4 billion budget bill into law, ending his debate with fellow Republicans and the state’s Democratic majority and averting a government shutdown July 1.

Christie said the new budget Tuesday might help “restore fiscal sanity” to a state that chronically …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NJ governor signs $29.4B budget that cuts school aid, suspends property tax rebates.

Challenged by Republicans, Kagan says military recruiters had plenty of access to Harvard Law

Challenged by GOP, Kagan says she reveres military
WASHINGTON – Challenged bluntly by Republicans, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said Tuesday the Pentagon’s recruiters had access to Harvard Law School students “every single day I was dean” and rejected claims she maneuvered to thwart them.
“I’m just a little taken aback by the tone of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Challenged by Republicans, Kagan says military recruiters had plenty of access to Harvard Law.

Federal government requiring colleges to include blind-friendly electronic book readers

Feds: Colleges must have blind-friendly gadgets

ATLANTA – Federal officials are requiring colleges that use Kindles and other electronic book readers in the classroom to make sure the gadgets have accommodations for blind and vision-impaired students.
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education sent a letter to college and university presidents Tuesday instructing them to find alternatives … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Federal government requiring colleges to include blind-friendly electronic book readers.

Study shows Iowa schools raising property taxes by $133 million to offset state spending cuts

Study: Iowa schools raise property taxes by $133M

DES MOINES, Iowa – Local school districts have raised property taxes by more than $133 million for the upcoming school year, according to a new study that has fueled a hotly partisan debate over who’s to blame for the increase.
Republicans said Democrats’ decision to cut state education spending …. Read the original article  : Study shows Iowa schools raising property taxes by $133 million to offset state spending cuts.

Getting schooled: Scores of Pakistani lawmakers accused of claiming fake degrees

Fake degree scandal roils Pakistani politics
ISLAMABAD – Scores of Pakistani lawmakers may lose their seats for allegedly lying about their academic credentials, a growing scandal that adds to the woes of the U.S.-backed leadership as it struggles with Islamist militancy and a weak economy.
What began as accusations against a handful of lawmakers has …. Original article  : Getting schooled: Scores of Pakistani lawmakers accused of claiming fake degrees.

NC lawmakers ready to vote for $19B spending plan designed to protect classroom jobs

House, Senate prepare to debate final NC budget

RALEIGH, N.C. – More teachers and university faculty would stay on the job this fall but some might face furloughs, and thousands of Medicaid patients may no longer get help at home with cooking and bathing in the North Carolina government budget heading for the first of two …. Read the original article  : NC lawmakers ready to vote for $19B spending plan designed to protect classroom jobs.

Aspirants hope to get through third Delhi University list

NEW DELHI – Even though most of the seats have been filled in the first and second admission lists of colleges in Delhi University, students are still hopeful that the third list, to be announced July 1, will bring some good news for them.

“I was expecting my name to be announced in the second list …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Aspirants hope to get through third Delhi University list.

Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for budding doctors

NEW DELHI – The Medical Council of India (MCI), the apex medical education regulator, Tuesday said a common entrance exam for medical courses is on the cards.

The board of governors that took over the functioning of MCI May 24 also pitched for keeping the regulation of medical education under the overall control of the health …. Read the original article  : Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for budding doctors.

Kagan says military recruiters had access to Harvard Law, praises service in armed forces

Kagan says Pentagon recruiters had Harvard access
WASHINGTON – Under attack, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said Tuesday the Pentagon’s recruiters had access to Harvard Law School students “every single day I was dean” and rejected Republican claims she maneuvered to thwart them.
“I’m just a little taken aback by the tone of your remarks …. Source  : Kagan says military recruiters had access to Harvard Law, praises service in armed forces.

Stare decisis? Certiorari? Huh? Kagan hearings are a lesson in legalese for the public

Kagan hearings a short course in Legalese 101

WASHINGTON – As Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan undergoes questioning before senators this week, some of the hearing may sound like it’s in a foreign language. But don’t adjust the TV or look for subtitles.
Kagan and her questioners are speaking legalese. Of her 19 interrogators on the Senate …. Source article  : Stare decisis? Certiorari? Huh? Kagan hearings are a lesson in legalese for the public.

New licenses for medical colleges by July 15

NEW DELHI – The board of governors that took over the functions of the Medical Council of India Tuesday said the process of giving licences to new medical colleges will be complete by July 15.

Addressing media persons here, the board’s chairman S.K. Sarin said the inspection of 81 colleges which have sought recognition is … Read : New licenses for medical colleges by July 15.

Jamia announces results

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia here Tuesday announced the results of entrance test and interviews of some of its courses.

The courses include Master of Business Administration (MBA) (full time), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MA (Mass Communication) and MA (Convergent Journalism).
The short-listed students will have to submit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jamia announces results.

Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for medical courses

NEW DELHI – The board of governors that took over the functions of the Medical Council of India (MCI) proposed Tuesday a common entrance exam for medical courses from the next academic session all over the country.

President of the board Dr. S.K Sarin said: “A common entrance will reduce the hassles for students appearing for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for medical courses.

Ban dissection in colleges, urges PETA

NEW DELHI – People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Tuesday urged the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ban dissection in zoology classes in universities and colleges.

The animals rights group along with some scientists and academics recommended that colleges should reduce animal dissection in zoology and life-science courses and work towards the implementation of non-animal …. Read the original article  : here.

Standard of government schools falling: Apex court judge

AGARTALA – Senior Supreme Court judge Mukundakam Sharma Thursday said that although teachers in government schools get higher salaries and facilities, the standard and quality of education in such schools are deteriorating as compared to private ones.

Addressing a seminar here on access to justice and socio-economic development in northeast India, Justice Sharma said: “Teachers should …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delhi schools reopen, vacation ends early

NEW DELHI – Many schools in the capital reopened Thursday as the summer vacation, which normally extends till July 7 or even later, was cut short because of the the Commonwealth Games.

The Delhi government had decided to alter the dates for summer and autumn vacations this year to avoid traffic congestion during Commonwealth Games to [..] Read the original article: here.

Girls outperform boys in Bihar’s madrassa exams

PATNA – Girls have outperformed boys in the examinations held by Bihar’s Madrassa Education Board for the second consecutive year.

“Girls have outperformed boys in the madrassa results. Maulvi, Fauquania and Vastania topped in the Class 12, Class 10 and middle school examinations,” Maulana Ajaj Ahmad, chairman of the Madrassa Education Board of Bihar, said … Original article on : Girls outperform boys in Bihar’s madrassa exams.

Malaysia to recruit more Tamil teacher

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government plans to recruit more Tamil and Chinese language teachers from next year to fully implement its Pupils Own Language (POL) policy in 7,000 primary schools nationwide.

This is to boost the profile of national schools and cater to parents and students who want Tamil and Chinese to be taught in … Original article on : Malaysia to recruit more Tamil teacher.

Panjab University struggles to declare exam results

CHANDIGARH – Panjab University (PU), the alma mater of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is struggling to declare the annual results of several courses because many teachers are allegedly going slow in evaluating students’ answer sheets.

Vice Chancellor (VC) R.C. Sobti has appealed to the teachers to speed up the evaluation work and warned that action would … Read more »»».

Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension, but July passage likely

Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension
WASHINGTON – For the third time in as many weeks, Senate Republicans on Wednesday successfully filibustered a bill to continue providing unemployment checks to millions of people.
But this time, since the slimmed-down measure attracted two Republican votes, its passage seems assured next month once a …. Source  : Senate GOP again kills jobless aid extension, but July passage likely.

Angry lawmakers question Army on mix-up at Arlington National Cemetery

Lawmakers question Army on Arlington Cemetery

WASHINGTON – Angry lawmakers on Wednesday sharply questioned the Army on its confusion over the location of some veterans’ remains at Arlington National Cemetery, as service officials described the slow “laborious” process of ensuring every grave was properly identified.
Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, called for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Angry lawmakers question Army on mix-up at Arlington National Cemetery.

European court hears appeal by 9 governments over ruling against crucifixes in Italy’s schools

Ban on crucifixes in Italian schools is appealed

BRUSSELS – A European ruling banning crucifixes in Italian schools should be overturned, nine European governments said in an appeal Wednesday.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that crucifixes in Italian public schools violate religious and education freedoms last November. The case, part of a larger debate over … Read : European court hears appeal by 9 governments over ruling against crucifixes in Italy’s schools.

Panel bans animal dissection in undergraduate courses

NEW DELHI – Dissection of animals by zoology and life science students at the undergraduate level will be completely stopped, a University Grants Commission (UGC) committee has decided.

“The move will save the lives of thousands of animals,” B.K. Sharma, a member of the UGC Core Expert Committee to consider discontinuation of dissection of animals in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Panel bans animal dissection in undergraduate courses.

Student visa policy not being changed: Australia

NEW DELHI – Australia Wednesday said it is not changing its student visa policy and there are no plans to cap the number of foreign students studying in the country.

The Australian High Commission issued a statement after media reports stated that around 15,000 Indian students could be forced to return after the new visa … Read more »».

Native American students at Bureau of Indian Education schools perform worse in reading, math

Math, reading gap among Native American students

Native American students at schools overseen by the federal Bureau of Indian Education performed significantly worse on national standardized tests in reading and math compared with those in public schools.
The National Indian Education Study released Wednesday found lags in achievement and persistent gaps among Native American students and their …. Read the original article  : here.

Mass. district to clarify policy after complaints grade schoolers would have access to condoms

No condoms for grade schoolers, Mass. schools say

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. – The superintendent of a Massachusetts school district is apologizing to parents for what she calls a misunderstanding over a condom availability policy.
Superintendent Beth Singer said in the letter e-mailed Tuesday that the district will clarify that elementary school-age students won’t be able to get a … Read more »».

Supporters: Broadband network for researchers thriving despite university budget cutbacks

Supporters tout broadband network for researchers

FARGO, N.D. – Supporters of a high-speed broadband network that connects researchers in a dozen northern states say the system is in good shape despite university budget cutbacks, thanks in part to a new federal initiative.
The Northern Tier Network was established in 2003 to help improve Internet capability in states …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Supporters: Broadband network for researchers thriving despite university budget cutbacks.

Bihar to give funds to 2,700 unaided madrassas

PATNA – Ignoring alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strong reservation on promoting madrassas in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to provide financial support to 2,700 unaided Islamic seminaries.

The 2,700 madrassas are affiliated to the Bihar State Madrasa Education Board but have not been getting any financial aid from the government till now. …. Read the original article  : Bihar to give funds to 2,700 unaided madrassas.

AICTE Revamps Approval Process

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent move, AICTE or the All India Council of Technical Education has given its nod for 545 technical educational institutions. These institutes will offer professional courses in management and engineering. There are some MCA institutes as well. This new order will become effective in the 2010-11 academic sessions …. Source article  : AICTE Revamps Approval Process.

Go for vocational courses if DU snubs you

NEW DELHI – Don’t worry if you could not make it to Delhi University. Career counsellors are telling students there are several distance learning and vocational courses which offer good prospects.

Delhi University received 147,000 applications for 54,000 seats this year under various disciplines, which was much higher than 120,000 applications received for 49,000 …. Original article  : Go for vocational courses if DU snubs you.

Maharashtra colleges told to appoint principals in six months

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the private colleges in Maharashtra to appoint “eligible and qualified” regular principals in the next six months.

The court said that no further extension would be given thereafter.
“We must endeavour to improve the standards of academic institutions and the students as well,” said the vacation bench … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra colleges told to appoint principals in six months.

Opera house v. tennis dome: Kan. race for Senate reveals tricky business of earmarks

Kan. race shows earmarks are tricky business

McPHERSON, Kan. – The three-story Opera House rises above neighboring storefronts on South Main Street here, a mecca of culture on the prairie. Not so long ago, arts enthusiasts in this south-central Kansas town worried about running out of money for its $8 million renovation.
But U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Opera house v. tennis dome: Kan. race for Senate reveals tricky business of earmarks.

War funding measure clears House, but added stimulus funds face likely rejection by Senate

War funding measure clears House
WASHINGTON – The House has approved an $80 billion measure that would fund the war in Afghanistan and revive, at least for now, a few pieces of the faltering Democratic jobs agenda.
Lawmakers advanced the legislation despite increasing pessimism among lawmakers that Afghanistan is turning out to be a quagmire …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : War funding measure clears House, but added stimulus funds face likely rejection by Senate.

House war funding bill clears key hurdle despite White House veto threat, anti-war sentiment

House war funding bill clears key hurdle
WASHINGTON – A $60 billion-plus war funding measure has survived a crucial test vote in the House despite strong pessimism among many Democrats that Afghanistan is turning out to be a quagmire for U.S. troops.

The 215-210 vote virtually guarantees the measure will advance Thursday night despite a White House …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : House war funding bill clears key hurdle despite White House veto threat, anti-war sentiment.

Michigan Legislature OKs bill that avoids further cuts in school state aid budget

Michigan Legislature approves school budget

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s public schools won’t get all of their financial problems fixed with a budget bill that sailed through the state Legislature on Thursday, but at least they’re safe from state aid cuts in the upcoming year.
Public schools will get a small $11 per student increase by the end …. Original source  : Michigan Legislature OKs bill that avoids further cuts in school state aid budget.

Colleges become reluctant allies in fighting online music, movie piracy under new rules

New rules bring online piracy fight to US campuses

Starting this month, colleges and universities that don’t do enough to combat the illegal swapping of “Avatar” or Lady Gaga over their computer networks put themselves at risk of losing federal funding.
A provision of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 is making schools a reluctant ally … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colleges become reluctant allies in fighting online music, movie piracy under new rules.

Texas Tech appeals ruling in another attempt to block former coach Leach’s contract lawsuit

Texas Tech appeals ruling on Leach lawsuit

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech is appealing a judge’s decision to allow former football coach Mike Leach to sue for breach of contract.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office filed a notice of appeal for the school Wednesday.
District Judge William Sowder last month struck down Texas Tech’s claim of sovereign … Read more : Texas Tech appeals ruling in another attempt to block former coach Leach’s contract lawsuit.

7 New Mexico teenagers file lawsuit after being sodomized at high school football camp in 2008

NM teens file lawsuit after football camp hazing

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Seven teenagers who were sodomized with a broom handle at a high school football camp near Las Vegas, N.M., have sued over the attacks.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in state district court, seeks unspecified damages.
Six Robertson High School football players were accused of assaulting the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 7 New Mexico teenagers file lawsuit after being sodomized at high school football camp in 2008.

Australian varsity offers help to Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – A high-level delegation of Victoria University of Australia called on Chief Minister Narendra Modi here Thursday and offered to partner and assist Gujarat’s efforts in higher education.

The delegation evinced considerable interest in training and upgrading professional skills in technical education, keeping time with fast changing global requirements.
The team offered 50,000 dollars …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New rules to stop corporal punishment in schools: Buddhadeb

KOLKATA – Emphasising that physical and mental torture of students hindered their natural development, the West Bengal government Thursday said it has formed new rules for schools to stop corporal punishment.

Making a statement in the state assembly on the suicide of a class 8 student, Rouvanjit Rawla of La Martiniere School for Boys, Chief Minister … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New rules to stop corporal punishment in schools: Buddhadeb.

Class 9 student moves court after denial of admission

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Thursday sought the response of the Delhi government, a state-run school and the Delhi University’s Central Institute of Education on a petition filed by a class 9 student denied admission to the school despite clearing the admission test.

Fourteen-year-old Aditya Gaur moved the court after he was denied admission …. Original source  : Class 9 student moves court after denial of admission.

In South Africa, women football players want a World Cup boost, too

In South Africa, women want a World Cup boost

JOHANNESBURG – Ever since Bafana Bafana made a quick exit from the World Cup, the talk of South Africa has been about how to build a soccer power.
The stock answer is this: We’ve got to develop our boys from the time they’re young.
What people don’t talk about … Read more »»».

India-US higher education summit from July 30

MUMBAI – Mumbai will host a three-day India-US Summit on higher education to mark the golden jubilee of the Indo-American Society, an official said Thursday.

The event will be inaugurated by Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal July 30, president of the society V. Rangaraj told reporters.
The event is expected to create collaborations between …. Original source  : India-US higher education summit from July 30.

Dana College Announcement Shocks All

BLAIR, Nebraska (GaeaTimes.com)- Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, a member of the GPAC Athletic Conference will close its doors only weeks before the start of the new session of the next year. The college made its announcement on Wednesday which shocked the students, their parents and faculties as the old Dana College has been … Read more >>.

Delay in delivery of books at schools rocks Kerala house

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Congress-led opposition Thursday lashed out at Kerala Education Minister M.A. Baby for his failure to ensure timely delivery of textbooks at government schools.

Seeking to move an adjournment motion in the assembly, Congress legislator P.C. Vishnunath said that close to 40 percent of the books are yet to be distributed.
“The postal …. Original source  : Delay in delivery of books at schools rocks Kerala house.

Deadly new militant group emerges in Pakistan to avenge army assault on Red Mosque 3 years ago

Vengeful new militant group emerges in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistani authorities now believe a dangerous new militant group, out to avenge a deadly army assault on a mosque in Islamabad three years ago, has carried out several major bombings in the capital previously blamed on the Taliban.
The emergence of the Ghazi Force was part of …. Original article  : Deadly new militant group emerges in Pakistan to avenge army assault on Red Mosque 3 years ago.

Canada’s envoy leaving Delhi to join Vancouver varsity

VANCOUVER – Canada’s High Commissioner in India, Joseph Caron, is turning academic.

Caron, who was in Canada for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit, Friday joined the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) of the University of British Columbia here as an honorary research associate.
One of Canada’s top diplomats, Caron has served as the country’s envoy in …. Original source  : Canada’s envoy leaving Delhi to join Vancouver varsity.

All-India strike delays Orissa university exams

BHUBANESWAR – Exams scheduled for Monday in Orissa universities have been postponed in view of the nationwide shutdown called by political parties to protest the hike in fuel prices, officials said Saturday.

The Biju Patnaik University of Technology and the Utkal University postponed their exams after several political parties called for a strike earlier this week, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Patrick administration, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care reach settlement in premium increase flap

Mass., Harvard Pilgrim reach premium increase deal

BOSTON – The Patrick administration announced Friday that it has reached a settlement with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care amid an ongoing dispute about small-business health insurance premiums.
The state Division of Insurance had rejected 25 of 26 increases Harvard Pilgrim proposed April 1, along with a series of increases proposed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Patrick administration, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care reach settlement in premium increase flap.

Audit panel to submit report of 25 private schools

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to submit the report on the accounts of 25 private schools in the capital, including Modern School, Barakhamba Road, Amity International, Vasant Valley, DPS RK Puram and Sardar Patel.

A division bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Siddharth Mridul directed … Read more »»».

NCAA on verge of adding coaches to academic performance data in bid for ‘accountability’

NCAA academic data will soon include coaches

John Brady has been the basketball coach at Arkansas State for two seasons, and he’s facing a predicament. Although the Red Wolves are improving on the court, their academic progress rate is well below the NCAA’s benchmark, so the team was recently docked a scholarship and hit with a … Read more »»».

UConn replaces coaches forced out in NCAA investigation of men’s basketball program

UConn replaces assistant coaches after NCAA probe

STORRS, Conn. – Connecticut has hired two men with strong ties to the men’s basketball program to replace assistant coaches who resigned amid an NCAA investigation.
The school announced Friday that Kevin Ollie, a former UConn point guard who played 13 seasons in the NBA, has been hired as an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UConn replaces coaches forced out in NCAA investigation of men’s basketball program.

Appoint qualified principals in six months, Maharashtra colleges told

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked private colleges in Maharashtra to appoint “eligible and qualified” principals in the next six months, warning that no further extension would be given afterwards and “logical consequences would follow”.

“We must endeavour to improve the standards of academic institutions and the students as well,” the vacation bench headed … Read more : Appoint qualified principals in six months, Maharashtra colleges told.

Jamia to be first Indian varsity with e-file tracking

NEW DELHI – Aiming for implementation of e-governance on its campus, the Jamia Millia Islamia University here is now preparing to be the country’s first varsity with an e-file tracking system for its various departments.

This intranet file tracking software, developed by the FTK-Centre for Information Technology (FTK-CIT) of the university, will enable authorised users … Read more >>.

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.