Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities as similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities

DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has forbidden the country’s students and teachers from wearing the niqab – the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman’s eyes – taking aim at a garment many see as political.
The ban shows a rare point of agreement between Syria’s secular, authoritarian government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Trident Technical College Details

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Trident Technical College was formed in 1973 from the merger of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College. The president of the college is Dr. Mary Thornley. It is also known as TTC. It is a two-year multi-course based college. It is situated in Charleston, South Carolina, in United States. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Trident Technical College Details.

Syria bans face veils at universities; similar bans spark debate in Europe

Syria bans face veils at universities
DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria has banned the face-covering Islamic veil from the country’s universities to prevent what it sees as a threat to its secular identity, as similar moves in Europe spark cries of discrimination against Muslims.

The Education Ministry issued the ban Sunday, according to a government official who spoke … Read more >>.

Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

“They not only used corporal punishment on the late Rouvanjit Rawla themselves, they also condoned the use of corporal punishment by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Remove La Martiniere principal, vice-princial : Child Rights panel.

CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies

NEW DELHI – In a bid to give school education a vocational touch, the Central Board of Secondary Education Monday announced the starting of two new courses in geospatial practices and media studies for class 11 and 12 students.

Speaking at the occasion, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal strongly advocated introducing new courses in the …. Source article  : CBSE starts new courses in GIS, media studies.

Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus

NEW DELHI – Women police officers in large numbers, police vans and closed circuit television – all arrangements are in place to prevent any ragging of freshers as Delhi University’s new academic session begins Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said the police are working in tandem with the university administration to prevent any … Original source on Gaea Times at : Women police, CCTV to prevent ragging on campus.

Lucknow University Officials Inspects Two More Colleges

LUCKNOW, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Moving ahead with their scheduled investigation, Lucknow University officials went ahead to inspect two more colleges on Saturday. Reportedly, the Lucknow University officials carried on their investigation in Ramadheen Singh Girls Degree College (RSGDC) and Rama Degree College (RDC).
When asked about the reason of inspection, SK Dwivedi; the University Spokesman told the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate

WELLINGTON – An Indian-origin student of New Zealand’s Victoria University was part of a team that won a debating competition in which 100-odd varsities take part every year.

Udayan Mukherjee was part of the three-member team of Victoria University which became the first New Zealand university to win “Australs”, the Australasian University Debating Championship, in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-origin student wins New Zealand debate.

Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday recommended the removal of the principal and vice-principal of Kolkata’s La Martiniere School over the suicide of Class 8 student Rouvanjit Rawla.

The premier school courted controversy following allegations that 13-year-old Rawla committed suicide in February after being caned by the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Remove La Martiniere principal: child rights panel.

NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit

NBC hosting education summit in September
NEW YORK – NBC News is convening its own summit with education and political leaders in September to talk about ways to improve schools in light of statistics showing the U.S. lagging in student achievement.

The two-day “Education Nation” event in New York will be carried online, and is part of …. Original article  : NBC wants to put focus on education by hosting September summit.

Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book

WY professor compiles book on coal-bed natural gas

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A University of Wyoming professor has compiled coal-bed natural gas expertise from UW and from around the world into a book.
The 511-page book is titled “Coalbed Natural Gas: Energy and Environment.” It is published by Nova Science Publishers Inc. and has 19 chapters written by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Professor compiles coal-bed natural gas expertise from Wyoming, elsewhere in new book.

After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge

Fear of ‘resegregation’ fuels unrest in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. – In the annals of desegregation, Raleigh is barely a footnote.
Integration came relatively peacefully to the North Carolina capital. There was no “stand in the schoolhouse door,” no need of National Guard escorts or even a federal court order.
Nearly 50 years passed – mostly uneventfully, at least …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After years of quiet integration, new school board’s plans leave town on edge.

Eight new medical colleges for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Undeterred by the Medical Council of India’s rejection of its proposals for starting three new medical colleges in the current academic year, the Gujarat government has decided to set up eight new medical colleges in the state in the next two years.

Health Minister Jaynarayan Vyas Sunday said that the the state government …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Syria bans women wearing veils in universities

DAMASCUS – Syria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported Sunday.

The directive reportedly came from the country’s Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
The full-face veil, or niqab, that is worn by some Muslim women is “inconsistent with the values … Read more »»».

D School alumnus named professor at Harvard

WASHINGTON – Gita Gopinath, a Delhi School of Economics alumnus, has been named professor of economics at Harvard University, becoming the first Indian-origin woman professor in the institution’s history.

Kolkata born Gopinath, 38, is considered an authority on business cycles in emerging markets and on price fluctuations across international borders. She was previously associate professor of … Read more >>.

Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur

KHARAGPUR – Atomic Energy Commission chairman Srikumar Banerjee and flautist Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia were conferred honorary Doctor of Science degrees by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday at its annual convocation.

Banerjee was conferred the award for his outstanding contributions to many materials related areas, basic as well as application oriented, IIT Kharagpur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Banerjee, Hariprasad Chaurasia honoured by IIT-Kharagpur.

Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal

KHARAGPUR – A decision on an alternate examination procedure to reduce the pressure on students aiming to enter the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or other engineering schools will be taken soon, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday.

“There is a crying need for examination reforms. We will reduce the pressure … Read : Alternate admission procedure for engineering schools soon: Sibal.

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 … Read more »».

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 … Read more >>>.

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 …. Original source  : Gay former Air Force officer testifies in lawsuit challenging ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy.