Teachers should guard against lack of knowledge, biases: PM

NEW DELHI – The educational system in India is at “a very critical juncture” and teachers should guard against “lack of knowledge, poor understanding, or biases”, which students could imbibe, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday on the eve of Teacher’s Day.

The prime minister, recalling his own years as a teacher, described it as “the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Teachers should guard against lack of knowledge, biases: PM.

Telangana heading for showdown over state exam

HYDERABAD – A showdown between Telangana activists and the Andhra Pradesh government appears certain as the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) selection tests will be held Sunday despite a Telangana shutdown being called by some students groups.

Four students of the Osmania University here Saturday launched a fast for indefinite period, demanding that the APPSC …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Let us salute our teachers: Meira Kumar

NEW DELHI – Teachers play a major role in nation building and in creating a “huge force of academically-empowered and socially-conscious citizens”, Speaker Meira Kumar Saturday said while saluting their contribution on the eve of Teacher’s Day Sep 5.

“Teachers, a community which renders a noble service in nation-building, create a huge force of academically- empowered …. Original source  : Let us salute our teachers: Meira Kumar.

Teacher’s Day across the world (To go with Teacher’s Day story)

NEW DELHI – India celebrates Teachers Day on Sep 5, while the International Teachers Day is observed Oct 5.

Teachers Day is, interestingly, not observed on the same day all over the world. It is perhaps one of those few days which has a separate international day whose importance is superseded by the nationally observed day. … Read more : Teacher’s Day across the world (To go with Teacher’s Day story).

Teacher shortage could hamper universal education goal (For Teacher’s Day, Sep 5)

NEW DELHI – As India celebrates another Teacher’s Day on Sunday, it comes as a reminder of a major challenge that lies ahead – a massive crunch of teachers, at both the school and university levels that could hamper the goal of education for all.

Availability of teachers in fact remains the biggest challenge for institutions …. Original source  : Teacher shortage could hamper universal education goal (For Teacher’s Day, Sep 5).

Economy 101: Rising unemployment hits some workers harder as job seekers flood into the market

Economy 101: Jobless rate widens for black workers

When the unemployment rate rose last month, the pain wasn’t spread evenly.
There is always statistical noise in month-to-month changes in the labor market, but some patterns are clear. Black workers still have a far higher unemployment rate than other groups measured by the Labor Department. And the gap … Original article on : Economy 101: Rising unemployment hits some workers harder as job seekers flood into the market.

Coaches’ wagering leads to 2 years of probation for Missouri-St. Louis

NCAA violations for Missouri-St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The NCAA slapped the University of Missouri-St. Louis with two years of probation Friday, saying the former golf coach at the Division II school violated anti-gambling rules by running a “multimillion-dollar” fantasy sports league and playing in others.

The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions also publicly reprimanded and … Read : Coaches’ wagering leads to 2 years of probation for Missouri-St. Louis.

Scandal on Canadian football team produces first positive HGH test in North America

Canadian football player tests positive for HGH

WATERLOO, Ontario – A steroid scandal in Canada that resulted in the suspension of the University of Waterloo football team for 2010 has produced the first positive test for human growth hormone in North America.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports says one of the 20 blood tests collected …. Original source  : Scandal on Canadian football team produces first positive HGH test in North America.

Senate candidate O’Donnell earns degree 21 years later, had claimed she graduated decades ago

O’Donnell earns degree 21 years later
WASHINGTON – Twenty-one years after she began her undergraduate work, Republican Christine O’Donnell can accurately call herself a college graduate.

A spokesman for Fairleigh Dickinson University says the tea party-backed Senate candidate earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature on Wednesday. Spokesman Scott Giglio says he cannot provide more information.
O’Donnell has … Original article on : Senate candidate O’Donnell earns degree 21 years later, had claimed she graduated decades ago.

40 percent turnout in Delhi varsity student union polls

NEW DELHI – A mere 40 percent of the electorate turned out Friday for the elections to the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU), officials said.

The turnout defied the election office’s expectation of a substantial turnout as the number of “freshers” had increased this year.
Altogether 41 students are in fray for the four posts … Read : 40 percent turnout in Delhi varsity student union polls.

Panjab University’s students poll results out

CHANDIGARH – In a very close contest in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections here Friday, the alliance of the Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) and the Indian National Student Organisation (INSO) won three seats of the four-member panel.

The post of president went to Gurwinder Singh of the University Institute of Engineering …. Source article  : Panjab University’s students poll results out.

15-year-old is youngest Cambridge student in over 200 years

LONDON – A 15-year-old Briton has become the youngest student to gain a place at Cambridge University for over two centuries. He has enrolled for a course that is considered one of the toughest in the world and former scholars include Isaac Newton.

Arran Fernandez was educated at home by his father, Neil.
He starts …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 15-year-old is youngest Cambridge student in over 200 years.

Protests over sealing of hall in prestigious Agra convent

AGRA – Teachers, students, parents and even the city mayor are up in arms over the Agra Development Authority’s (ADA) move to seal the hall of a prestigious convent school – said to be one of the oldest in Asia.

The newly constructed multipurpose hall of St Patrick’s Junior College was sealed two days ago … Read more >>>.

First phase of Delhi University elections receives tepid response

NEW DELHI – A handful of posters hanging on a flimsy wire and policemen outnumbering the voters and students — this was the scene outside Sri Venkateswara college in south campus as Delhi University (DU) went to polls Friday sans fervour.

The students elections received a lukewarm response from the voters this year. It defied the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : First phase of Delhi University elections receives tepid response.