Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala’s Congress-led opposition Thursday walked out of the state assembly over what it termed a serious flaw in the pact between the state government and self-financing medical colleges in the state.

Seeking leave for an adjournment motion, Congress legislator V.D. Satheesan said a student has to pay Rs.10 lakh for an application form to …. Original source  : Walkout in Kerala assembly over pact with colleges.

School bans football as kids copy World Cup ‘cheats’

LONDON – A primary school in Britain has banned football after its pupils were found copying the cheating and fouling tactics displayed by international stars in the World Cup.

Pat Fay, headmistress of the Plymtree Cofe primary school, near Cullompton in Devon, said a culture of cheating at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa caused …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach

NZ school sanctioned for firing gay sports coach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A New Zealand Christian school has been ordered to pay undisclosed compensation and apologize to a sports coach it fired because he was gay.
Board members of Middleton Grange School in Christchurch – on New Zealand’s South Island – will also attend courses on human …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand Christian school ordered to pay compensation after firing gay sports coach.

Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments

Saban compares unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp’

HOOVER, Ala. – Nick Saban didn’t pull punches Wednesday when discussing the improper contact with athletes by unscrupulous agents, comparing their behavior to that of a “pimp.”
The Alabama coach was upset about the rash of recent agent-related incidents that have resulted in NCAA investigations at several Southeastern Conference schools.
“I …. Original article  : Saban compares actions of unscrupulous agents to a ‘pimp,’ wants NFL to impose punishments.

Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free

STUDY HALL: Sure, your kid is gonna rack up an enormous amount of debt over the next four years. But isn’t that just the price your coed, or maybe you, has to pay for a good college education these days?
Not so, says Zac Bissonnette, a student at University of Massachusetts … Original article on : Beware of college rankings and student loans: Avoid costly colleges to graduate debt-free.

US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case

Judge in Conn.: Cheerleading not a college sport

HARTFORD, Conn. – Competitive cheerleading is not an official sport that colleges can use to meet gender-equity requirements, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in ordering a Connecticut school to keep its women’s volleyball team.
Several volleyball players and their coach had sued Quinnipiac University after it announced in March … Read more : US judge in Conn. says cheerleading is not a sport, rules against Quinnipiac in Title IX case.

Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring

Mass. judge who wrote gay marriage ruling retiring

BOSTON – Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall said Wednesday that while she understands her tenure on the state’s high court will always be linked to the legalization of gay marriage, that case holds no greater importance in her mind than the hundreds of other rulings she authored.
“I’m proud …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Massachusetts chief justice who wrote landmark gay marriage ruling says she’s retiring.

IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course

NEW DELHI – In a joint initiative with Hughes Communications India Limited, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) Wednesday launched a new programme to equip professionals with management skills in all economic environments

The programme, titled executive Global Business Management, is a blend of lectures, case studies, assignments and sessions from senior managers in …. Source  : IIM-Lucknow launches new professional course.

Delhi University high on fashion on opening day

NEW DELHI – Denims and dresses, cool shades and casual flip flops, branded T shirts and bright bags — casual chic reigned Wednesday as Delhi University reopened for a new academic session Wednesday.

Inquisitive about campus life and conscious of fashion trends, freshers too dressed up in their best.
“It’s a nice feeling to … Read : Delhi University high on fashion on opening day.

Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Delhi University reopened Wednesday to thousands of first-year students stepping into a new phase of their life, and police personnel mounting strict vigil to check ragging.

Breaking its 30-year-old tradition, the university commenced its academic session for the year 2010-11 July 21, instead of July 16.
“I am very excited to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi University opens on no ragging note (Second Lead).

Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas

FARNBOROUGH – Students from Indian universities have an opportunity to compete in a global contest to develop eco-efficient air travel ideas launched by European aircraft giant Airbus at the Farnborough Air Show Wednesday.

Airbus launched its second bi-annual global students’ contest “To shape the future of flight”. The winner takes away a prize of 30,000 euros …. Source article  : Airbus launches global student contest for eco-efficient flight ideas.

E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon

LONDON – Amazon, the online retailer and owner of the Kindle e-reader, has announced that digital books have been consistently outselling hardback books for the last three months in the US.

The company has revealed that it has been selling 143 e-books for every 100 hardcover books over the course of the second quarter of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : E-books outsell hardbacks on Amazon.

IGNOU to teach urban governance

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University has come up with new courses in rehabilitation psychology and urban governance to create skilled manpower and train professionals.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Governance, being launched in collaboration with Mumbai’s All India Institute of Local Self Government, will upgrade the skills and knowledge of candidates [..] Read the original article: here.

Punjab enhances fee for medical courses

CHANDIGARH – Studying medicine in Punjab will cost more from the next academic session with the state government enhancing the fee for MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS), ayurvedic and homeopathy courses.

A state government spokesman said Wednesday that the new fee structure has been approved by a high-level committee headed by Chief Minister Parkash Singh … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Punjab enhances fee for medical courses.