Mysore University Declares PG & UG Results 2010

MYSORE, INDIA (Gaeatimes.com) – University of Mysore has announced PG and UG results Today morning at 10 am. The PG and UG exams were held in the month of June-July, 2010.

The University of Mysore is a public university in India. The Maharaja of Mysore became its first chancellor. The University came into existence on the …. Original article  : Mysore University Declares PG & UG Results 2010.

Democrats seek help from moderate Maine Republicans for last-ditch jobs bill

Democrats seek GOP help for last-ditch jobs bill

WASHINGTON – A $26 billion measure to help states and local school boards with their severe budget problems faces a make-or-break vote Wednesday as Senate Democrats try one last time to advance their faltering jobs agenda.
The bill would extend programs enacted in last year’s stimulus law to help …. Original article  : Democrats seek help from moderate Maine Republicans for last-ditch jobs bill.

Haryana to increase industrial training seats by nearly 100,000

CHANDIGARH – Seats for technical, industrial training and vocational education will be increased by nearly 100,000 in Haryana’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the next two to three years, state government officials said here Wednesday.

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the intake capacity will be increased by 96,440 seats to enable more youth to get … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Haryana to increase industrial training seats by nearly 100,000.

Tom Sherak re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Tom Sherak re-elected president of film academy

LOS ANGELES – Veteran film executive Tom Sherak has been re-elected to his second term as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The academy’s Board of Governors re-elected Sherak to the one-year term Tuesday night. An executive with more than four decades in the movie business, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tom Sherak re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of Jackie Chan, Jet Li

Yen emerges from shadow of Chan, Li
HONG KONG – For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his own right.

The dynamic changed after Yen took on the role of Bruce … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of Jackie Chan, Jet Li.

Chinese kids learn English from toons

BEIJING – Micky Mouse, AristoCats and other cartoon charecters have now got a new job — to teach kindergarten tiny tots in China how to speak English.

English learning centres run by the US-based cartoon movie maker Walt Disney Company are open for children between the age group of five and seven years.
A large number … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese kids learn English from toons.

Naval Academy’s superintendent steps down, successor says ethics will be a priority

Naval Academy gets new superintendent
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The 61st superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy took command Tuesday, pledging to make ethics a priority after financial irregularities were discovered by Navy investigators under his predecessor.

Vice Adm. Michael Miller, who served as Navy chief of legislative affairs in Washington, took over at a change-of-command ceremony from … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Naval Academy’s superintendent steps down, successor says ethics will be a priority.

Human services, education face deeper cuts as Ill. governor provides new budget details

Ill. gov. provides new detail on $1.4B in cuts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Schools, social services and health programs face deeper cuts under the latest version of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to trim spending during the worst budget crisis in Illinois history.
Quinn announced early last month that he planned to trim about $1.4 billion but had not … Read more »».

Naval Academy’s 61st superintendent takes command, pledges to focus on ethics in tenure

New Naval Academy superintendent takes command

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The 61st superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy has taken command and pledges to make ethics a priority during his tenure.
Vice Adm. Michael Miller was sworn in during a change-of-command ceremony Tuesday at the academy in Annapolis.
He takes over from Vice Adm. Jeffrey Fowler, whose tenure was … Read more »».

States slash prekindergarten programs as economy falters, budgets bleed

States slash pre-K programs as budgets bleed

ATLANTA – States across the country are cutting hundreds of millions from their prekindergarten budgets.
The National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University says states are slashing nearly $350 million from their pre-K programs by next year and more cuts are likely on the horizon once federal stimulus …. Read the original article  : States slash prekindergarten programs as economy falters, budgets bleed.

India has a long way to go in education: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said India has a “long way to go” in spreading literacy, adding that paucity of funds will not be allowed to hamper the spread of education in the country.

“We still have a very long way to go (in spreading education),” Manmohan Singh said, referring to “significant … Read : India has a long way to go in education: PM.

International funding sought for Nalanda University: Amartya Sen

NEW DELHI – International funding will be sought for the proposed revival of the ancient Nalanda University, a global centre for learning, and Singapore Buddhist organisations have already offered donations for the construction of a world-class library.

“We will go for international fund raising,” Amartya Sen, chairman of Nalanda Mentors Group and Nobel economics prize winner, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : International funding sought for Nalanda University: Amartya Sen.

Deemed universities question probe panel’s power

NEW DELHI – A group of deemed universities Tuesday questioned in the Supreme Court the powers of a committee set up to conduct a probe against institutions facing the prospect of derecognition due to poor facilities.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) alone has the statutory power to grant the status of deemed university to an …. Original article  : Deemed universities question probe panel’s power.

English schools protest nationwide tests for 11-year-olds, one-fourth skip the test entirely

Protests in England over tests for 11-year-olds

LONDON – School test results for 11-year-olds were released Tuesday across England, and one result was certain: A large number of educators and parents consider the tests a waste of time.
The results of the Standard Assessments Tests, or SATs, revived a long-running debate about whether the government’s determination to …. Original article  : English schools protest nationwide tests for 11-year-olds, one-fourth skip the test entirely.

Singapore Buddhist groups to help finance Nalanda university

NEW DELHI – Singapore Buddhist organisations have offered funds amounting to around $5-10 million for building a library at the proposed Nalanda University which will be a global centre of learning.

“The Singapore Buddhist community is making an important gesture to finance the library,” Nalanda Mentors Group Chairman and Nobel economics prize winner, Amartya Sen, told …. Original source  : Singapore Buddhist groups to help finance Nalanda university.

Tests show UK 11-year-olds a bit better at math, worse at reading; Schools protest tests

Tests: UK kids better at math, worse at reading

LONDON – School tests across England show that 11-year-olds are doing a bit better at mathematics and writing but worse at reading.
But a fourth of English primary schools declared the tests a waste of time and didn’t make their pupils take them.
Results of the Standard Assessments Tests, … Read more >>>.

Santa Monica College Undergoes Poll

SANTA MONICA (GaeaTimes.com) — The Santa Monica College is going past a voting process. The Board of Trustees are surveying the poles. This pole is constructed regarding the renovation of several classrooms and a vast arena of the college. Reportedly, the changes to be made are all major. Technical specification depicts that it will …. Source article  : Santa Monica College Undergoes Poll.

Tata Motors to launch new vehicles in India and China

MUMBAI – Multinational Tata Motors is planning to introduce new fuel efficient cars and hybrid vehicles in emerging markets and looking at ways to raise sales of luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover in China and India.

In India, the company plans to launch a new cross-over vehicle, two new passenger vehicles and a new … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tata Motors to launch new vehicles in India and China.