Dhaka closes schools, colleges during Ramadan

DHAKA – All schools and colleges across Dhaka will be closed during Ramadan after the Bangladeshi capital witnessed huge traffic snarls during the initial days of the holy month.

The government Thursday declared closure of educational institutions Aug 14-Sep 16 after the home ministry suggested that all schools and colleges in the capital be closed to … Read more : Dhaka closes schools, colleges during Ramadan.

UC Berkeley drops part of gene-scanning program for incoming students to comply with regs

UC Berkeley drops part of gene-scanning program

BERKELEY, Calif. – The University of California, Berkeley, said Thursday it would drop part of its genetic testing program for incoming students to comply with instructions from state health regulators.
University officials said they would abide by the California Department of Public Health’s finding that the voluntary gene scans must … Read more : UC Berkeley drops part of gene-scanning program for incoming students to comply with regs.

College professor in NY says he was let go for being foreign and not gay; school denies claim

Professor claims NY college favored gays over him

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – A New York college professor says he was passed over for promotions for being heterosexual and then was fired for complaining.
Dr. Csaba Marosan (CHUH’-bah mor-oh-SHAHN’) is awaiting a hearing after investigators for the state Division of Human Rights found probable cause to support his claims … Original article on : College professor in NY says he was let go for being foreign and not gay; school denies claim.

Students wait for fee refund from closed European varsity

CHANDIGARH – Twenty-nine students from different towns of Punjab and Haryana are waiting for the refund of their tuition fees, amounting to Rs. 87 lakh, from a Dutch university that was closed in June.

The students had applied for different courses at the European University for Professional Education (EUPE) at The Hague in Holland for the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Students wait for fee refund from closed European varsity.

Refugees, survivors of war prepare for their next challenge _ attending American schools

Refugees prepare for next challenge: School in US

NEW YORK – For their first fire drill, students at the Refugee Youth Summer Academy trooped out of the building behind their teachers. All that was missing were the sirens.
The blaring alarms had been muted, for fear they could trigger terror in children who recently arrived from war …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Refugees, survivors of war prepare for their next challenge _ attending American schools.

Pre-school fees rose 120 percent in last five years

NEW DELHI – Branded pre-schools across the country increased their fees 120 percent between 2005 and 2010, a survey has found.

The average fees for the kindergarten segment have gone up from Rs.1,500 to over 3,500 per month, the survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) showed.
The survey also … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pre-school fees rose 120 percent in last five years.

P vs NP Problem Solved By HP Scientist

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- A scientist of Indian origin has claimed that he has found the solution to the P vs NP problem that has eluded the mathematicians all over the world for decades. Vinay Deolalikar, a scientist for the HP laboratories will become eligible for the $1 million prize money from the Clay Mathematics …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : P vs NP Problem Solved By HP Scientist.

Nalanda University Bill introduced

NEW DELHI – A bill for re-establishing the ancient Nalanda university was introduced in the Rajya Sabha Thursday.

The Nalanda University Bill, 2010, will establish a central university in Nalanda district of Bihar, identifying with the ancient university, which was founded in 5th century AD and became a centre of learning for students from all … Read : Nalanda University Bill introduced.