Former HHS secretary Shalala president detained, questioned for 3 hours at Israeli airport

Former HHS secretary questioned at Israeli airport

MIAMI – A former secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department says she was interrogated at the Ben-Gurion International Airport in Israel last month.
Donna Shalala, who is of Lebanese descent, is now the president of the University of Miami. She was visiting Israel in July as part …. Original source  : Former HHS secretary Shalala president detained, questioned for 3 hours at Israeli airport.

University of Miami president detained, questioned for three hours at Israeli airport

University president questioned at Israeli airport

MIAMI – The University of Miami’s president says she was interrogated at the Ben-Gurion International Airport in Israel last month.
Donna Shalala, who is of Lebanese descent, was visiting Israel in July as part of a delegation of university leaders invited by the American Jewish Committee’s Project Interchange. Shalala, former secretary … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : University of Miami president detained, questioned for three hours at Israeli airport.

Bihar centre for poor IIT aspirants impresses Obama envoy

PATNA – Rashad Hussain, son of an Indian migrant couple from Bihar who is US special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Sunday visited Bihar’s free coaching centre here for poor students aspiring for an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) berth.

After visiting Super 30, a free coaching centre that helps economically backward students …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rs.2.31 lakh crore in 3 years for RTE: Pranab

KOLKATA – The Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry would be allocated Rs 2.31 lakh crore over the next three years to establish infrastructure for implementing the Right to Education (RTE) law, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday.

“The HRD Minister (Kapil Sibal) has said Rs.2,31,000 crore will be required for implementing RTE in the next [..] Read the original article: here.

IGNOU to host 6th pan-Commonwealth forum on open learning

NEW DELHI – Around 700 delegates from 70 countries are expected to participate in the Sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning to be hosted in Kochi by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Nov 24-28 to discuss the importance of open and distance learning.

The conference will discuss what open and distance learning has … Original article on : IGNOU to host 6th pan-Commonwealth forum on open learning.

Kerala nursing students in Melbourne to protest new rules

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Hundreds of nursing students from Kerala in Melbourne will march in protest to the Victorian parliament Wednesday against the new rules for nurses.

Vinaya Augustine, 25, who is doing a basic course in nursing at the Deakin University in Melbourne, is a worried student.
“Till July this year the rule … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kerala nursing students in Melbourne to protest new rules.

Paleolithic Age: The Era of Hominids

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Paleolithic Age redirects 750,000 years back in history. Paleo and Lithos are both Greek words. Paleo means old and Lithos means Stone. It is commonly known as the ‘old stone age’ or simply stone age. This is a prehistoric era dominated by the hominids. It ends with the development of …. Original source  : Paleolithic Age: The Era of Hominids.

Fashion provides opportunities everywhere in India: Designers

CHANDIGARH – Designers from small towns as well as big cities have bright prospects in the fashion industry and Chandigarh itself is sitting on a goldmine of talent, say leading names like Raghvendra Rathore and Shantanu and Nikhil.

“It is not the case of a big city or small city, we have opportunities everywhere. The future … Read more >>.

Citing India, China challenge, Obama pushes for education

WASHINGTON – For the second time in a week, President Barack Obama has pointed to the rise of India and China to ask Americans to produce more graduates to compete globally and regain its top status.

“From Beijing to Bangalore from Seoul to Sao Paulo new industries and innovations are flourishing; our competition is growing fiercer,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Citing India, China challenge, Obama pushes for education.

Ind. utility counselor says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Duke plant cost overruns

Ind. counselor ‘deeply concerned’ about Duke plant

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s advocate for utility ratepayers said Monday he is “deeply concerned” about the mounting cost of a coal-gasification plant Duke Energy Corp. is building and urged state regulators to protect Duke’s customers from the cost overruns.
Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor David Stippler’s comments came four months after Duke … Original article on : Ind. utility counselor says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Duke plant cost overruns.

Mayor of impoverished New Jersey city announces plan to keep libraries open amid budget cuts

Mayor of poor NJ city offers library rescue plan

CAMDEN, N.J. – The mayor of one of the nation’s poorest cities is working on a plan to keep the city’s three libraries open and available to residents after the library board announced last week they would be closed due to budget cuts.
Camden Mayor Dana Redd said … Read : Mayor of impoverished New Jersey city announces plan to keep libraries open amid budget cuts.

Obama, on midterm campaign trail, says Republicans playing politics with small business aid

Obama raps Republicans on small business help
AUSTIN, Texas – President Barack Obama is accusing Senate Republicans of blocking help to small businesses because of midterm-election politics .
Obama said at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Texas on Monday that Democrats have given eight tax cuts to small businesses so far that don’t add … Read more >>>.

Over 9,000 RTE complaints in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Over 9,000 complaints – ranging from denial of admission in various city schools to flouting of the Right to Education Act by the institutes – have flooded Delhi’s child rights body.

According to Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights’ (DCPCR) chairperson Amod Kanth, the body has already disposed of around 1,000 such … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Over 9,000 RTE complaints in Delhi.

Jamia to organise conference on remote sensing

NEW DELHI – Experts from various institutions, including the premier Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), will participate in a day-long conference Tuesday on ‘Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Management’ organised by the Jamia Millia Islamia University.

The conference will cover new horizons in the areas of spatial technology for hydrology, water and air pollution, … Original article on : Jamia to organise conference on remote sensing.

Jamia to organise book donation camp

NEW DELHI – As part of its community development initiative, the Jamia Millia Islamia University in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment Services NGO is organising a book donation programme for distribution to the needy.

The two-day programme will be held Aug 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Jamia campus.
As part [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama travels Monday to Texas to push his higher-education agenda, raise campaign cash

Obama on the road to promote higher-ed, raise cash
AUSTIN, Texas – With the fall campaign season fast approaching, President Barack Obama flew to Texas Monday to raise money for fellow Democrats and give a speech emphasizing his commitment to higher education.
From Washington to New York City, and from Atlanta … Read more >>.

British premier denies plan to take up Thatcher’s infamous policy on scrapping school milk

Britain denies plan to scrap free school milk

LONDON – The British government said Monday it would continue giving free milk each day to school children under 5 years old, despite a drive to sharply cut public spending.
Prime Minister David Cameron’s office confirmed that he had personally scotched a proposal to extend Margaret Thatcher’s 1971 move, … Read more >>.

Panjab University’s dental college faces disaffiliation

CHANDIGARH – Panjab University’s Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences will no longer be able to admit new students as its affiliation has been cancelled for failing to meet guidelines.

The Dental Council of India (DCI) decided to cancel the affiliation on the grounds that the four-year-old dental college had failed to meet … Original article on : Panjab University’s dental college faces disaffiliation.

Board to regulate madrassa education planned

LUCKNOW – The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is all set to create its independent education board to institutionalize and modernize madrassa education in the country.

Lucknow’s Naib Imam and prominent member of AIMPLB national executive Maulana Khalid Rasheed told IANS here Monday: “The new board would be set up on the pattern … Read more : Board to regulate madrassa education planned.

Mahathir backs English teaching in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has strongly backed the continuance of English language teaching in Malaysia, saying this “will not make us less patriotic.”

He has joined the ongoing debate on the usage of the language of the country’s onetime British rulers in present-day education.
“People should accept the fact that [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama signs bill to boost aid to states

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama Tuesday signed a 26-billion-dollar bill to help states prevent teacher layoffs and make their medicaid payments, hours after the House of Representatives passed it.

By a vote of 247 to 161, the House Tuesday afternoon gave the bill a green light, designed to ease the tight state budget amid …. Original article  : Obama signs bill to boost aid to states.

House OKs emergency bill to help save teachers’ jobs; Obama immediately signs it into law

Obama signs emergency bill to halt teacher layoffs
WASHINGTON – Summoned back from summer break, the House on Tuesday pushed through an emergency $26 billion jobs bill that Democrats said would save 300,000 teachers, police and others from election-year layoffs. President Barack Obama immediately signed it into law.
Lawmakers streamed back to Washington …. Read the original article  : House OKs emergency bill to help save teachers’ jobs; Obama immediately signs it into law.

Obama signs $26 billion bill to help teachers, public workers

Obama signs bill to help teachers
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has signed a bill that he says will save hundreds of thousands of teachers and other public workers from unemployment.
Obama signed the measure into law just hours after the House passed it in a special one-day session during what would normally be the … Read more »»».

Emergency session: House passes $26 billion bill to help save jobs of teachers, other workers

House OKs emergency bill to halt teacher layoffs
WASHINGTON – Summoned back from summer break, the House on Tuesday pushed through an emergency $26 billion jobs bill to protect 300,000 teachers, police and others from election-year layoffs. President Barack Obama was to sign the measure by day’s end.
Lawmakers streamed back to Washington for a …. Original article  : Emergency session: House passes $26 billion bill to help save jobs of teachers, other workers.

In emergency session, House passes $26 billion bill to help teachers, public workers

House passes bill to help teachers, public workers
WASHINGTON – The House has passed a $26 billion jobs bill to protect 300,000 teachers and other nonfederal government workers from election-year layoffs.
House Democratic leaders summoned lawmakers back to Washington during their summer break to act on the measure, saying that Congress could not sit idle … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In emergency session, House passes $26 billion bill to help teachers, public workers.

Correction: College textbooks story

Correction: College textbooks story
In an Aug. 8 story about the cost of college textbooks, The Associated Press misidentified a Web site that sells digital textbooks. The site is CourseSmart.com, not CourseMart.com.
…. Source  : Correction: College textbooks story.

Families spending more on education; people think they’re healthier in ‘green’ buildings

Spending more for school, green buildings
EDUCATION SPEND TRENDS HIGHER: U.S. families are scrambling to pay for the ever-rising cost of their children’s college educations, a new survey shows.

Families said their spending for education rose 24 percent, on average, to $24,907 during the 2009-10 school year.
The biggest chunk of money for college – 37 percent – …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Families spending more on education; people think they’re healthier in ‘green’ buildings.

92 teams participate in IGNOU quiz contest in Bangalore

BANGALORE – A total 92 teams of two members each participated in the first-ever multi-city inter-school general quiz contest hosted by the Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) here Tuesday.

Sri Kumaran’s Children Home (SKCH) comprising Milind Hegde and Vikas Kashyap bagged the Winner’s Trophy and individual trophies.
The runners-up were also from SKCH, with Aditya … Read more : 92 teams participate in IGNOU quiz contest in Bangalore.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Geronimo’s descendants seeking return of remains

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Geronimo’s remains

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by descendants of the Apache warrior Geronimo, who claimed some of his remains were stolen in 1918 by a student society at Yale University.
The lawsuit was filed last year in Washington by 20 descendants who want to rebury Geronimo … Original source on Gaea Times at : Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Geronimo’s descendants seeking return of remains.

In emergency session, House takes up $26 billion bill to help teachers, public workers

House moves to help teachers, public workers
WASHINGTON – House members returned to steamy Washington in a rare August callback to clear a $26 billion jobs bill with unmistakeable implications for the midterm elections.
House Democratic leaders, intent on showing disenchanted voters their commitment to economic recovery, insisted on the one-day … Original source on Gaea Times at : In emergency session, House takes up $26 billion bill to help teachers, public workers.

India to host Asian science camp

NEW DELHI – Scientists and students from across the world will participate in an Asian Science Camp organised in India for the first time Aug 17-19, an official said Tuesday.

The Asian Science Camp aims to enlighten talented science students through discussions and dialogue with top scholars of the world.
“Eleven world renowned scientists … Read more »».

Educate your girls, urges Unicef ambassador Priyanka

NEW DELHI – Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says affluent people often think higher education is not needed for their girls and as the brand ambassador for Unicef, her top priority will be educating young and underprivileged girls in slums and villages.

“I have been unofficially associated with Unicef since the last few years and I have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Educate your girls, urges Unicef ambassador Priyanka.

Anti-ragging campaign on bus in Delhi University

NEW DELHI – With the flagging off of a special bus, a national campaign against ragging will be launched in Delhi University (DU) Wednesday.

The campaign titled ‘Bus Aur Nahin’ will be flagged off by Vice-Chancellor Deepak Paintal outside his office in the main campus area at 10.15 a.m.
“The special, colourful bus will travel from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anti-ragging campaign on bus in Delhi University.

Lawyers for Mass. bullying defendants seek medical records of girl who killed herself

Mass. bullying defendants seek medical records

HADLEY, Mass. – Lawyers for two teenagers accused of bullying a Massachusetts high school freshman before she killed herself have asked a judge to let them see the girl’s medical records in an effort to show that she was suicidal long before she took her own life.
Six former South Hadley … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lawyers for Mass. bullying defendants seek medical records of girl who killed herself.

At a Glance: Universities where students can bet on their grades with website Ultrinsic

Glance: Schools where students can make grade bets

Students at 36 schools nationwide can bet on their academic performance, starting this month through the New York-based website Ultrinsic.
Here’s a list of the schools:
- University of California, Berkeley
- Stanford University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Southern California
- University of Connecticut
- Georgetown University
- Howard University
- American … Original source on Gaea Times at : At a Glance: Universities where students can bet on their grades with website Ultrinsic.

What would Mom say? NY-based website takes wagers from students on their own grades

Website sponsors gambling on grades at 36 colleges

LAS VEGAS – Think you’re going to ace freshman year? Want to put money on that?
A website called Ultrinsic is taking wagers on grades from students at 36 colleges nationwide starting this month.
Just as Las Vegas sports books set odds on football games, Ultrinsic will pay you top …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : What would Mom say? NY-based website takes wagers from students on their own grades.

‘Starting to live’: Victims of female circumcision seek out Colo. doctor for healing surgery

Female circumcision victims seek out Colo. doctor

TRINIDAD, Colo. – This picturesque southern Colorado town known for decades as the sex-change capital of the world – thousands of gender-reassignment operations have been performed here – is becoming a beacon for victims of female genital mutilation.
Dr. Marci Bowers has performed about two dozen reconstructive surgeries on mostly … Original article on : ‘Starting to live’: Victims of female circumcision seek out Colo. doctor for healing surgery.

Goa university to have chair for diaspora studies

PANAJI – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has agreed to create a chair for diaspora studies at the Goa university, Goa non-resident Indian (NRI) commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said Tuesday.

He said at a press conference here that the university had been asked to draft a proposal for creating a diaspora studies chair and send it …. Original article  : Goa university to have chair for diaspora studies.

Former soccer great Weah pursues higher education as part of quest for Liberian presidency

George Weah gets educated in quest for election

MONROVIA, Liberia – George Weah was at one time the greatest soccer player in the world.
Now he’s planning a run at the presidency of his native Liberia for the second time.
Weah was FIFA’s Player of the Year in 1995, and went into politics in 2005. Although he beat …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Former soccer great Weah pursues higher education as part of quest for Liberian presidency.

New refugee students in NYC get ready for school in the US, from academics to fire drills

New refugee students in NY get ready for US school

NEW YORK – For their first fire drill, teachers at the Refugee Summer Youth Academy gathered their students, leading them out of the building to show them what to do during drills in the upcoming school year.
But one thing was missing: the sirens. They had been …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New refugee students in NYC get ready for school in the US, from academics to fire drills.

Arriving from Africa, students make a home in India (Feature with images)

NEW DELHI – Two years ago, an apprehensive Joseph Gitonga arrived in India from Kenya to study to become a teacher. Now, he has one refrain – India is incredible.

Every year, Delhi is thronged by students from the African continent in pursuit of better opportunity for higher studies.
There are around 1,500 students in the … Read more »».

Jamia Milia gets grant of Rs.54.2 crore

NEW DELHI – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated a special grant of Rs.54.2 crore for Jamia Millia Islamia University, an official said here Thursday.

“The fund has been allocated for the purpose of upgradation of laboratories, construction of new buildings, extension of old buildings, expansion of hostels and dinning facilities, availability of high speed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jamia Milia gets grant of Rs.54.2 crore.

Quinnipiac University’s Title IX plan keeps cheerleading, volleyball, adds women’s rugby

Quinnipiac adds women’s rugby under Title IX plan

HARTFORD, Conn. – Quinnipiac University plans to keep its women’s volleyball team and its competitive cheer squad as it follows a court order to bring its athletics programs into compliance with federal gender-equity requirements.
Under a plan filed in federal court on Wednesday, the university also proposes adding women’s … Read : Quinnipiac University’s Title IX plan keeps cheerleading, volleyball, adds women’s rugby.

Back to school: Business owners take courses, seminars to get new skills, keep up with changes

Business owners go back to school for new skills

NEW YORK – With the start of the new school year, many small business owners are about to become students.
Some are brand-new entrepreneurs who want to learn the basics, such as how to use accounting software. Others are veterans who want to learn new skills so they … Original source on Gaea Times at : Back to school: Business owners take courses, seminars to get new skills, keep up with changes.

Former Colombian President Uribe accepts scholar post at Georgetown University

Colombian ex-president to teach at Georgetown U

BOGOTA, Colombia – Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is taking his political expertise to Georgetown University in Washington, where he has been named a distinguished scholar.
The university announced Wednesday that Uribe will hold seminars and work with faculty on international issues during the 2010-11 academic year.
Carol Lancaster, dean of …. Original article  : Former Colombian President Uribe accepts scholar post at Georgetown University.

Anti-ragging campaign launched in Delhi University

NEW DELHI – With the flagging off of a special bus, a national campaign titled ‘Bus Aur Nahin’ against ragging was launched in Delhi University (DU) Wednesday.

The bus will travel to nine cities in the country covering over 40 colleges to create awareness against ragging.
“The special, colourful bus will travel from Delhi … Read more »».

UGC claims its advice must before government action against varsity

NEW DELHI – The University Grants Commission (UGC) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the government could act in any matter related to a varsity, including recognition or derecognition, only after its recommendation.

The UGC said its recommendation in matters related to the status of a university were not binding on the central government.
The apex … Original source on Gaea Times at : UGC claims its advice must before government action against varsity.

President to open Sri Venkateswara college’s 50th year bash

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the golden jubilee celebrations of Delhi University’s Sri Venkateswara college Aug 17.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah, Union Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy and agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan will also attend the function to be held at Vigyan Bhavan in the capital.
Sharing the details of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : President to open Sri Venkateswara college’s 50th year bash.

Court reinstates Andhra varsity vice-chancellor

HYDERABAD – The Andhra Pradesh High Court Wednesday reinstated Kusuma Kumari as the vice-chancellor of the Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Anantapur district. She was removed by the government earlier this month over alleged lapses.

In an interim order, the court set aside the government order dismissing her for alleged involvement in irregularities in recruitment of professors. [..] Read the original article: here.

Civil services topper visits Jamia Millia to inspire students

NEW DELHI – Kashmiri youth icon Shah Faisal, who topped the civil services examination last year, gave a first hand account of his success to the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University, a university official said Wednesday.

The interactive session – in the form of an open question-answer session – was organised Tuesday by the Centre [..] Read the original article: here.

Indian-origin man cracks world’s toughest sum

LONDON – An Indian-origin computer scientist based in the US claims to have solved one of the world’s most complex mathematical riddles.

Vinay Deolalikar, who works with the US multinational information technology corporation Hewlett-Packard in California, believes he has solved the problem of “P versus NP”, Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday.
The Massachusetts-based Clay Mathematical Institute …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indian-origin man cracks world’s toughest sum.

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.

Bill soon for councils in higher education, health: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said a bill will be brought soon in parliament to set up two separate councils in higher education and health to accelerate eforms in these areas.

In his Independence Day speech, Manmohan Singh said the country had been giving special attention to education and health since he …. Read the original article  : Bill soon for councils in higher education, health: PM.

Rich Rodriguez, rest of Michigan’s contingent faces NCAA infractions committee in Seattle

Michigan completes hearing before NCAA
SEATTLE – Rich Rodriguez walked briskly toward the escalator, ready to get out of a hotel ballroom and back on a plane to Michigan.

“Certainly glad this part of the process is over,” Michigan’s football coach said in his only comment Saturday afternoon after a 7??-hour hearing before the NCAA committee on … Read more >>>.

No interference in madrassas: Sibal

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Saturday that the government had no intention of interfering in the process of religious education imparted in madrassas.

But he said schools run by religious minorities will have to comply with quality provisions of the law on right to education.
Sibal, who interacted with academics and … Read more >>>.

Land to ISB raises hackles in Punjab

CHANDIGARH – The allotment of 70 acres of prime land at a token amount of Re.1 for a 99-year lease to leading management institute Indian School of Business (ISB) by the Punjab government at Mohali town has raised the hackles of other institutions.

The Punjab Unaided Technical Institution Association (PUTIA), which comprises several private management, engineering … Original article on : Land to ISB raises hackles in Punjab.

Eureka! Delhi school boys discover new asteroid

NEW DELHI – Wonders never cease to exist. Two Delhi students have discovered a new asteroid as part of a unique astronomy project connected to the US space agency NASA.

Amanjot Singh and Sahil Wadhwa, both Class 12 students of Ryan International School, discovered a main belt asteroid (2010 PO24) on Aug 6 as part of …. Source article  : Eureka! Delhi school boys discover new asteroid.

Obama plans White House reception next month for college student athletes

Obama to honor NCAA student athletes
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama next month will honor student athletes from dozens of colleges and various sports with a reception at the White House.
The White House said Friday the NCAA student athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as on and off …. Original article  : Obama plans White House reception next month for college student athletes.

Calif. school district settles lawsuit with girl who wore ‘disruptive’ anti-abortion T-shirt

Calif. school settles suit with anti-abortion girl

FRESNO, Calif. – A California school district sued by a former sixth-grade student who was asked to remove an anti-abortion T-shirt has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle the suit.
Attorneys for Tiffany Amador said Friday that officials at Merced’s McSwain Union Elementary School called the T-shirt disruptive when she …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Calif. school district settles lawsuit with girl who wore ‘disruptive’ anti-abortion T-shirt.

Student lender Nelnet agrees to pay $55 million to settle whistle-blower lawsuit

Student lender Nelnet settles lawsuit for $55M

OMAHA, Neb. – Student lender Nelnet said Friday it agreed to pay $55 million to settle a whistle-blower lawsuit that accused the company and nine other lenders of defrauding the U.S. government out of $1 billion.
Nelnet did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, which will affect … Original article on : Student lender Nelnet agrees to pay $55 million to settle whistle-blower lawsuit.

States avoid massive layoffs through $26B in federal aid, but bill only postpones hard choices

Aid helps states escape layoffs, but for how long?

NEW YORK – Cash-strapped states from Maine to Hawaii are tearing up the pink slips – for now – relieved that the $26 billion state aid bill passed by Congress this week has saved hundreds of thousands of jobs. But it might be the last time the … Read more : States avoid massive layoffs through $26B in federal aid, but bill only postpones hard choices.

For-profit colleges rein in paying recruiters based on enrollment numbers

For-profit colleges rein in recruiting tactics

DENVER – Two for-profit colleges whose recruiting tactics were singled out in a scathing undercover government investigation are pledging to stop using enrollment targets as a factor in paying admissions representatives.
Denver-based Westwood College will begin paying admissions officials a fixed salary Aug. 21, part of a series of reforms adopted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : For-profit colleges rein in paying recruiters based on enrollment numbers.

Private medical colleges to come up in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – The Chhattisgarh government has approved a proposal to allow private players to open medical colleges in the state, the health minister said Friday.

“The government has approved a policy for setting up of private medical colleges in the state and land will be provided to them at a token amount of just Re.1,” state … Read : Private medical colleges to come up in Chhattisgarh.