HRD, health ministries agree on medical education

NEW DELHI – After two months of wrangling over who will control medical education in the country, the human resource development and health ministries appear to have agreed on forming a separate council for recognizing medical colleges across the country, official sources said.

HRD ministry sources say that a separate council will be formed under … Original source on Gaea Times at : HRD, health ministries agree on medical education.

Sarah Palin earned $75k for speech at cash-strapped Calif university

Palin earned $75k to speak at Calif university
FRESNO, Calif. – Capping a long-running dispute, a cash-strapped California public university revealed Friday its foundation arm paid Sarah Palin $75,000 to give a 40-minute speech at a recent anniversary dinner for the campus.
The former vice presidential candidate’s appearance drew intense criticism and scrutiny after …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy

Ex-officer testifies in military gay policy trial
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A former Air Force officer who was discharged for being gay has taken the stand in the federal trial of a lawsuit challenging the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Former Maj. Mike Almy testified Friday that he was an award-winning communications officer who served … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.

India, Japan to launch joint research project

NEW DELHI – After a collaboration for setting up the Indian Institute of Technology at Hyderabad (IIT-H), India and Japan are now starting a joint research venture to promote educational tie-ups.

According to the Japanese embassy, a five-year joint research project for ‘Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery’ will be launched Sunday. … Original source on Gaea Times at : India, Japan to launch joint research project.

Gujarat schools to get novel study help

GANDHINAGAR – In a novel move, a special audio-visual programme will be beamed across schools in Gujarat to help students understand difficult subjects in an easy manner.

The programme will be beamed through the Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG) from July 26.
According to an official of the Gujarat Secondary Education Board … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat schools to get novel study help.

Gujarat varsity ties up with UN body

GANDHINAGAR – A university in Gujarat has tied up with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to exchange ideas, share knowledge and pool resources and expertise to develop curriculum and learning materials, an official said Friday.

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the first university in India with which UNITAR has signed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat varsity ties up with UN body.

Rights panel’s notice to Kerala varsity

NEW DELHI – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to the Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram over alleged wrongful confinement of six girl students in a room by the head of the varsity’s Sanskrit department.

The human rights panel has sought a report after a complaint was filed. The girls were research scholars … Read more »».

Well-educated presume they’re more left wing

LONDON – Well-educated people often presume they are more left wing than they actually are and are also less able to recognise their conservative tendencies, research says.

Well-educated people tend to socialise with others who have conservative views and their perception of where the ideological middle ground lies is skewed, wrote James Rockey, economics lecturer at …. Read the original article  : Well-educated presume they’re more left wing.