Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience

Libraries focus on convenience with mall locations

DALLAS – People streamed into a storefront on a recent summer day at an upscale Dallas mall, but they weren’t drawn to a heavy discount on designer clothes. It was story sing-a-long time for babies at one of the city library’s newest outposts.
The library for kids 12 and under … Original article on : Mall locations, cafes, easy return boxes pop up as libraries focus on convenience.

Winds of change: Haryana puts spotlight on education

CHANDIGARH – From small towns to villages, Haryana is gearing up for a quiet revolution. Armed with over 35,000 new teachers, including 1,000 for the English language, and enhanced investments, the state is aiming for change in the field of education.

With the process of recruitment of teachers having already started and the state government announcing [..] Read the original article: here.

Big buyers of tech products don’t necessarily benefit from the industry’s acquisition spree

Tech customers question industry’s takeover spree

SAN FRANCISCO – The world’s largest technology companies have been on a buying spree, spending billions to snap up smaller companies. And often the buyers say they’re doing it for their customers – businesses, hospitals, schools and government agencies.
As tech companies get bigger and bigger, they say, they can offer … Original source on Gaea Times at : Big buyers of tech products don’t necessarily benefit from the industry’s acquisition spree.

AMU seeks help against radioactive source

ALIGARH – The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has asked the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to take measures for securing the campus and its vicinity against a radioactive source lying locked in its physics department for several decades, an official said Monday.

“Experts of the AERB’s safety division would soon visit the campus to survey and … Original source on Gaea Times at : AMU seeks help against radioactive source.

Haryana schools to have management committees

CHANDIGARH – Government schools in Haryana will have management committees for their overall development and proper implementation, monitoring and supervision of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), the state government announced Monday.

The headmaster or principal or senior-most teacher of the secondary and senior secondary schools would be the chairperson of the School Management and Development … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haryana schools to have management committees.

Jamia begins sports category admissions

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia University Monday began trial of aspiring candidates who have opted for admissions in various courses under the sports category.

The trial for boxing was conducted while that of cricket was postponed to July 12 due to heavy rains.
“Trials for athletics will be held July 6, for volleyball, … Original article on : Jamia begins sports category admissions.