In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama

Split personality for Emmy Awards
Emmy had a split personality this year. Television’s annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies “Modern Family” and “Glee,” while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama.

“Modern Family” won the Emmy for best comedy in its rookie season. The sweetly uproarious sitcom knit together a gay couple and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama.

Haryana school children to get CWG holidays Oct 8-13

CHANDIGARH – Haryana has announced special holidays for all school children in the state Oct 8 to 13 to enable them to watch the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be organised in New Delhi, an official spokesman said Monday.

The 2010 CWG, the biggest sporting event to be held in India, are being held in New Delhi …. Original article  : Haryana school children to get CWG holidays Oct 8-13.

Students protest UPSC results

NEW DELHI – A group of students Sunday staged a demonstration at the capital’s Jantar Mantar protesting the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) civil service exam preliminary results.

A candlelight vigil was held by the students who alleged that the results were not fair and blamed the commission of corruption.
“Many students with lower scores …. Original source  : Students protest UPSC results.

Hyundai to hike prices of all models

NEW DELHI – Hyundai Motor India Thursday said it would increase the prices of all models by up to 1.2 percent from Sep 1 due to the rise in input costs.

“There has been an increase in the input costs for car manufacturers. We have tried to absorb as much of the cost as we can, …. Source  : Hyundai to hike prices of all models.

Lok Sabha nod to Nalanda university

NEW DELHI – The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a legislation to establish a transnational university at Nalanda in Bihar with many MPs expressing the hope that the proposed varsity would be on the lines of the renowned seat of learning in ancient India.

Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur introduced the bill in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lok Sabha nod to Nalanda university.

60,000 children in hunt for India’s ‘young explorer’

NEW DELHI – About 60,000 children in 120 schools across three Indian cities will participate in fun games, puzzles and brain tickling trail hunts in the search for the Airtel Nat Geo Young Explorer, it was announced here Thursday.

“The contest is primarily targeting approximately 60,000-plus children aged between 10-14 years. The three eventual winners will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 60,000 children in hunt for India’s ‘young explorer’.

Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids

NEW DELHI – An online competition to promote Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals among the school children across Delhi commenced Thursday at the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada’s home.

“The online entry submission for the competition ‘Gandhi and Sport Gen 2010′ has begun today (Thursday) and will close on Sep 15,” …. Original source  : Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids.

Cash-strapped colleges not waiting until graduation to cultivate campus donors

Colleges see prospective donors among new students

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don’t forget to call home.
On a growing number of campuses, first-year students are hearing another message. Please give. Not for tuition, but instead …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cash-strapped colleges not waiting until graduation to cultivate campus donors.

With plenty of high school grads ready to enlist, Army ends GED program for aspiring soldiers

Army ending its GED program for aspiring soldiers

FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The Army is ending a program that helped nearly 3,000 high school dropouts earn high school equivalency certificates and become soldiers.
The GED pilot program known as the Army’s prep school started here in summer 2008, when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan left the … Read : With plenty of high school grads ready to enlist, Army ends GED program for aspiring soldiers.

69,000 kids bunk school every day in Britain

LONDON – About 69,000 children bunk school every day in Britain, official figures have revealed.

More than 3.7 million school days were lost in this year’s spring term due to unauthorised absence, The Sun reported Thursday.
The rise is partly blamed on more recession-hit families taking kids on holiday during term time.
An increase in … Read more : 69,000 kids bunk school every day in Britain.

A Vigyan Gram in Tripura to popularise science

AGARTALA – A Vigyan Gram, or a science village, is to come up on the outskirts of Tripura’s capital, complete with a museum, library, planetarium, botanical garden, bird sanctuary and other attractions to popularise science among the masses.

The Vigyan Gram, to be modelled on the lines of science cities in various cities in India, would …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A Vigyan Gram in Tripura to popularise science.

Seattle schools, teachers believe they have tentative contract agreement

Seattle schools, teachers think they’ve agreed

SEATTLE – Seattle’s teachers union and Seattle Public Schools say they think they’ve reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Union Executive Director Glenn Bafia said Monday evening the two sides plan to meet again Tuesday to review language and proposals. If they’re in agreement, he tells The Seattle Times …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

USGA gives Chambers Bay props for Amateur, says plenty learned in preparation for 2015 Open

USGA pleased with Chambers Bay after Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Until Chambers Bay morphed from an everyday public course into championship conditions, Mike Davis didn’t know what to expect.
Davis, the U.S. Golf Association’s director of rules and competition and responsible for developing the setup used at the U.S. Open, had some preconceived ideas of how … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : USGA gives Chambers Bay props for Amateur, says plenty learned in preparation for 2015 Open.

Fired NJ education chief discovers he made mistake in $400 million federal grant application

Ex-NJ education boss says grant mistake ‘my error’

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s fired education commissioner said Monday he’s learned he made a mistake that might have cost the state a $400 million federal education grant even though he doesn’t remember doing it.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday night, Bret Schundler said he’d …. Original source  : Fired NJ education chief discovers he made mistake in $400 million federal grant application.

Thai art teacher caught on cell phone camera caning students for not cleaning their dormitory

Thai teacher caught on cell phone caning students

BANGKOK – Secretly recorded cell phone footage has exposed a teacher at a Catholic boarding school in northeastern Thailand who whacked dozens of students on the buttocks with a cane wrapped with electrical wire.
Art teacher Somchai Limthanmaporn was fired after he was exposed hitting at least 40 students, … Read more >>.

NY rights groups sue in DC, say targeted killings of US citizens overseas unconstitutional

NY groups seek DC order blocking targeted killings
NEW YORK – Two civil liberties groups sued the federal government on Monday to try to block its targeted killing overseas of a U.S.-born cleric believed to have inspired recent attacks in the United States.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for … Read more : NY rights groups sue in DC, say targeted killings of US citizens overseas unconstitutional.

Group files lawsuit after Illinois State Police revoke 1st Muslim chaplain’s appointment

Ill. state police sued over Muslim chaplain flap

CHICAGO – An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police alleging discrimination when the agency revoked the appointment of the agency’s first Muslim chaplain.
Kifah Mustapha, a Chicago-area imam, was named a chaplain in December. His appointment was revoked months later with little explanation.
The lawsuit …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Group files lawsuit after Illinois State Police revoke 1st Muslim chaplain’s appointment.

Texas congresswoman admits she steered scholarship money to relatives, violating rules

Texas congresswoman admits she violated rules

WASHINGTON – A Texas congresswoman admitted that she wrongly steered thousands of dollars in college scholarships from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to her own relatives and the children of a staff member but said she did so unintentionally.
Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said in a statement Monday that she …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Texas congresswoman admits she steered scholarship money to relatives, violating rules.

Black arts student files federal suit saying 3 white Pittsburgh police beat him without cause

Arts student sues over Pittsburgh police beating

PITTSBURGH – A black teen who attended the city’s performing arts high school has filed a federal lawsuit saying three white Pittsburgh police officers wrongfully beat him in January, then conspired to file false charges against him and concocted a cover story for their actions.
The city is not commenting …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Black arts student files federal suit saying 3 white Pittsburgh police beat him without cause.

Private colleges target locals with financial aid to achieve diversity, stay competitive

Private colleges ‘act local’ with financial aid

Hoping to portray themselves as more affordable and all-around better neighbors, private colleges from Appalachia to Boston are sweetening financial aid packages for students from their own backyards.
The latest and most prestigious example is Northwestern University. By targeting local students in financial need, Northwestern is seeking to boost minority …. Read the original article  : here.

Review of Nobel-winning climate panel urges major management change, but not Pachauri’s ouster

Report: Climate science panel needs change at top

WASHINGTON – Scientists reviewing the acclaimed but beleaguered international climate change panel called Monday for a major overhaul in the way it’s run, but stopped short of calling for the ouster of the current leader.
The independent review of the U.N. climate panel puts new pressure on chairman Rajendra …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Review of Nobel-winning climate panel urges major management change, but not Pachauri’s ouster.

Gujarat told to amend diploma course admission rules

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Monday directed the state government to amend a law which regulates admission to diploma courses so that students of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) do not face discrimination.

A division bench asked the government to make necessary amendment to rule 5 of the Gujarat Professional Technical Education Colleges … Read more : Gujarat told to amend diploma course admission rules.

IIM C.A.T. 2010: Registration Opens Today

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The M.B.A. aspirants wont have to wait any longer as the chance to be a part of one of the most elite institutes of India is here again.
C.A.T. 2010 registrations have started off today. The Registration Vouchers are available with selected Axis Bank branches up till 27th September 2010. The Registrations … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IIM C.A.T. 2010: Registration Opens Today.

Japan central bank extends loan program, while PM unveils $11 billion stimulus

Japan eases policy, plans new economic stimulus

TOKYO – Japan’s government and the central bank threw the economy a double lifeline Monday, seeking to contain a strong yen and revive a faltering recovery.
To boost liquidity, the central bank unveiled a new six-month low-interest loan program to financial institutions. Combined with an existing three-month funds-supplying operation worth … Original article on : Japan central bank extends loan program, while PM unveils $11 billion stimulus.

Chinese student cycles 15 days to attend her college

BEIJING – A 19-year-old Chinese woman and her father cycled about 15 days covering 1,200 km to attend her first day in college in Beijing, a media report said Monday.

Wang Xiaohan became the first woman to undertake such a feat. She arrived in Beijing Saturday, People’s Daily reported.
“Bike riding is good for the environment …. Read the original article  : Chinese student cycles 15 days to attend her college.

Michael Jordan, Bobcats to donate $250,000 to Charlotte, NC, middle school sports programs

Jordan, Bobcats make donation to NC schools

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan and his Bobcats NBA team will donate $250,000 to middle-school athletics programs in Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city.
The Charlotte Observer says the NBA hall-of-famer and North Carolina native will announce the gift Monday.
Jordan, who made a fortune playing in the NBA and marketing his …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Michael Jordan, Bobcats to donate $250,000 to Charlotte, NC, middle school sports programs.

Apex court directs troops to vacate northeast schools

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the home ministry to have all schools in the northeast that have been occupied by paramilitary forces vacated in two months.

The apex court bench of Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy and Justice S.S. Nijjar also asked the human resource development ministry to assess infrastructural bottlenecks in schools in …. Original source  : Apex court directs troops to vacate northeast schools.

Malaysia to have school for pregnant teenagers

KUALA LUMPUR – A school exclusively for pregnant teenagers will be opened this month in Malaysia’s Malacca state, an official said.

The purpose of opening the school is to help the girls overcome the stigma of having children without being married, the official said Wednesday.
The school, which starts Sep 16, will accept about 30 students, …. Read the original article  : Malaysia to have school for pregnant teenagers.

NCAA rules Mississippi QB Jeremiah Masoli not eligible until 2011, school plans appeal

NCAA denies Masoli’s waiver to play in 2010

JACKSON, Miss. – The NCAA has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli’s request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning the former Oregon standout won’t be eligible until 2011.
Mississippi officials announced Tuesday plans to appeal the ruling, with a response expected in less than one … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NCAA rules Mississippi QB Jeremiah Masoli not eligible until 2011, school plans appeal.

Fishers club agrees to 2-year national ban from coaching swim teams

Fishers club coach agrees to 2-year coaching ban

INDIANAPOLIS – A critic of USA Swimming’s response to a sexual abuse scandal was banned from coaching for two years by the sport’s national governing body Tuesday after admitting he violated the conduct code.
Ken Stopkotte, the former Fishers Area Swimming Tigers coach, admitted he had entered times achieved …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fishers club agrees to 2-year national ban from coaching swim teams.

Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards sues Marshall, Conference USA over 2008 injury

Houston WR sues Marshall, league over 2008 injury

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Houston receiver Patrick Edwards, who broke his leg when he ran into a metal service cart in an 2008 game at Marshall, is suing the school and Conference USA.
Edwards filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Kanawha (kuh-NAW) County Circuit Court.
He was running full speed for a … Read more : Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards sues Marshall, Conference USA over 2008 injury.

Group favoring Title IX reform blames law for shrinking opportunities to play college tennis

Group: Number of college tennis teams shrinking

An organization that advocates Title IX reform says opportunities to play tennis are shrinking in NCAA Division I because of the law.
The College Sports Council released a study Tuesday showing that the percentage of schools sponsoring tennis teams has declined in recent years. Chairman Eric Pearson blamed Title IX, … Read more >>.

President lauds micro SMEs as engines of growth

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil Tuesday asked banks to provide credit to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“Availability of adequate credit is paramount to the success of the micro and small enterprises. Timely financial support is absolutely essential for their (MSMEs’) survival, failing which they face the threat of extinction. I urge banks …. Original source  : President lauds micro SMEs as engines of growth.

NH teen who zapped nipples in shop class, causing heart to stop, sues district, teacher, city

NH teen who zapped nipples during shop class sues

DOVER, N.H. – A New Hampshire high school student shocked so severely in shop class that his heart stopped beating is suing his teacher, the school district and the city of Dover.
Kyle Dubois and his parents claim teacher Thomas Kelley did not warn Dubois and other students … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NH teen who zapped nipples in shop class, causing heart to stop, sues district, teacher, city.

Rajya Sabha defers educational tribunal bill

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha Tuesday decided to defer the educational tribunal bill to the next session.

The decision was taken with the consent of the house after Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal agreed to the demand made by several opposition members that the bill be deferred.
In his reply, Sibal rejected the contention … Original article on : Rajya Sabha defers educational tribunal bill.

Pulapre Balakrishnan to be new CDS director

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Professor Pulapre Balakrishnan was Tuesday selected as the next director of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) here.

A CDS spokesperson said the decision to appoint Balakrishnan as the director was taken at a meeting of the governing body of the social science research and teaching institution.
The decision was based on the recommendations …. Source article  : Pulapre Balakrishnan to be new CDS director.

‘Bed Intruder’ songster tries to turn Web fame into a future; some says he’s being exploited

‘Bed Intruder’ songster turning fame into a future

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Antoine Dodson’s angry, head-shaking TV interview about an attempted rape against his younger sister in her bed has turned into a chart-topping iTunes song and YouTube hit and made the 24-year-old Alabama college student an Internet sensation.
“So y’all need to hide your kids, hide your … Original article on : ‘Bed Intruder’ songster tries to turn Web fame into a future; some says he’s being exploited.

Sensex sheds 205 points, Asia weak

MUMBAI – A benchmark index for Indian equities slid further in noon trade to rule 205 points lower than its previous close, tracking other Asian markets which were in the red.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 18,015.66 points, was trading in noon trade at 17,827 points, 205.11 …. Source article  : Sensex sheds 205 points, Asia weak.

A Vigyan Gram in Tripura to popularise science

AGARTALA – A Vigyan Gram, or a science village, is to come up on the outskirts of Tripura’s capital, complete with a museum, library, planetarium, botanical garden, bird sanctuary and other attractions to popularise science among the masses.

The Vigyan Gram, to be modelled on the lines of science cities in various cities in India, would … Read : A Vigyan Gram in Tripura to popularise science.

Seattle schools, teachers believe they have tentative contract agreement

Seattle schools, teachers think they’ve agreed

SEATTLE – Seattle’s teachers union and Seattle Public Schools say they think they’ve reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Union Executive Director Glenn Bafia said Monday evening the two sides plan to meet again Tuesday to review language and proposals. If they’re in agreement, he tells The Seattle Times …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle schools, teachers believe they have tentative contract agreement.

USGA gives Chambers Bay props for Amateur, says plenty learned in preparation for 2015 Open

USGA pleased with Chambers Bay after Amateur

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Until Chambers Bay morphed from an everyday public course into championship conditions, Mike Davis didn’t know what to expect.
Davis, the U.S. Golf Association’s director of rules and competition and responsible for developing the setup used at the U.S. Open, had some preconceived ideas of how … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : USGA gives Chambers Bay props for Amateur, says plenty learned in preparation for 2015 Open.

Fired NJ education chief discovers he made mistake in $400 million federal grant application

Ex-NJ education boss says grant mistake ‘my error’

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s fired education commissioner said Monday he’s learned he made a mistake that might have cost the state a $400 million federal education grant even though he doesn’t remember doing it.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday night, Bret Schundler said he’d … Read more »»».

Thai art teacher caught on cell phone camera caning students for not cleaning their dormitory

Thai teacher caught on cell phone caning students

BANGKOK – Secretly recorded cell phone footage has exposed a teacher at a Catholic boarding school in northeastern Thailand who whacked dozens of students on the buttocks with a cane wrapped with electrical wire.
Art teacher Somchai Limthanmaporn was fired after he was exposed hitting at least 40 students, … Read more : Thai art teacher caught on cell phone camera caning students for not cleaning their dormitory.

NY rights groups sue in DC, say targeted killings of US citizens overseas unconstitutional

NY groups seek DC order blocking targeted killings
NEW YORK – Two civil liberties groups sued the federal government on Monday to try to block its targeted killing overseas of a U.S.-born cleric believed to have inspired recent attacks in the United States.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for [..] Read the original article: here.

Group files lawsuit after Illinois State Police revoke 1st Muslim chaplain’s appointment

Ill. state police sued over Muslim chaplain flap

CHICAGO – An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police alleging discrimination when the agency revoked the appointment of the agency’s first Muslim chaplain.
Kifah Mustapha, a Chicago-area imam, was named a chaplain in December. His appointment was revoked months later with little explanation.
The lawsuit …. Original article  : Group files lawsuit after Illinois State Police revoke 1st Muslim chaplain’s appointment.

Texas congresswoman admits she steered scholarship money to relatives, violating rules

Texas congresswoman admits she violated rules

WASHINGTON – A Texas congresswoman admitted that she wrongly steered thousands of dollars in college scholarships from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to her own relatives and the children of a staff member but said she did so unintentionally.
Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said in a statement Monday that she …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Texas congresswoman admits she steered scholarship money to relatives, violating rules.

Vitamin A controversy: Seven Haryana students hospitalised again

SIRSA – The controversy over nearly 100 girls taking ill in a Haryana town after being administered a Vitamin A dose in school raised its head again when seven of them had to be re-admitted to hospital.

The girls of Government Middle School, Kalanwali town here, were hospitalised for a second time Wednesday.
They … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Vitamin A controversy: Seven Haryana students hospitalised again.

Texas congresswoman says awarding scholarships to her own family didn’t shortchange others

Lawmaker says mistakes used to distort her image

WASHINGTON – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, the Texas Democrat who broke scholarship eligibility rules set by a black lawmakers group by awarding about $31,000 to her relatives and an aide’s children, said Wednesday she didn’t shortchange others to benefit her own family.
Since 2005, Johnson, who represents a Dallas-area …. Source  : Texas congresswoman says awarding scholarships to her own family didn’t shortchange others.

Seattle schools, teachers reach tentative contract agreement

Seattle schools, teachers reach tentative pact

SEATTLE – Seattle’s teachers union and Seattle Public School have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year labor contract.
Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson says the agreement includes a new evaluation system that takes into account improvement in student learning.
The contract begins this coming school year. Classes in Seattle schools are set to …. Source article  : Seattle schools, teachers reach tentative contract agreement.

Big Ten breakdown: Michigan and Ohio State in different divisions

Big Ten splits up Michigan and Ohio State
Any Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating Ohio State. Every Buckeye agrees, a win over that team from up North is priority No. 1.

Well, now Michigan and Ohio State could get two chances in a season to beat their fiercest rival.
What would Woody …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Big Ten breakdown: Michigan and Ohio State in different divisions.

Jersey linebacker Anthony Sarao hooked on Stanford after meeting with Condoleezza Rice

Sarao takes ‘unbelievable work ethic’ to Stanford

ABSECON, N.J. – Anthony Sarao was alone when he flew across the country to visit Stanford and was perfectly at ease – until he met Condoleezza Rice.
Sarao, a star senior linebacker at Holy Spirit High (Absecon, N.J.), had a sit-down with the former secretary of state during his unofficial …. Read the original article  : here.

Ridgefield’s versatile lineman Tommy Jordan plays offense with defensive mentality

Jordan plays offense with defensive mentality

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Tommy Jordan never dreamed much would come of his trip to a Florida football camp after his sophomore season Ridgefield High School.
Now the 6-foot-5, 280-pound tackle is set to become a Gator.
“I kind of just went down in June,” said Jordan, who at the time had only … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ridgefield’s versatile lineman Tommy Jordan plays offense with defensive mentality.

BYU athletic director says Cougars will take risks that come with independence

BYU signs football deal with ESPN
PROVO, Utah – BYU is perfectly happy with “Plan B.”

Two weeks after BYU’s original intention to go independent in football collapsed in a matter of hours, athletic director Tom Holmoe made the announcement Wednesday that has been haunting him for much of the last month: The Cougars are going solo …. Original source  : BYU athletic director says Cougars will take risks that come with independence.

Richard Stockton College finalizes purchase of Seaview Resort near Atlantic City

NJ college finalizes purchase of nearby resort

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has finalized its purchase of the nearby Seaview Resort for $20 million.
The purchase from Bethesda, Md.-based LaSalle Hotels LLC was approved by the college’s board of trustees last month.
Stockton President Herman Saatkamp Jr. said Wednesday that private management companies …. Source  : Richard Stockton College finalizes purchase of Seaview Resort near Atlantic City.

Colleges will vie for additional scholarship money with new Capital One Cup

NCAA award offers graduate scholarship money

INDIANAPOLIS – There’s an added incentive to prove which college or university has the best athletic program in America – $200,000 in graduate scholarship money.
On Wednesday, the NCAA and corporate sponsor Capital One announced they were joining forces to create the Capital One Cup, which will be awarded to best … Read more »».

Campaigning for Delhi University polls ends sans fervour

NEW DELHI – The regular poll fervour was missing from the campaigning for the Delhi University elections which ended Wednesday as students adhered to the official guidelines and eschewed electioneering in cars, using drums and other musical instruments.

Only a handful of posters could be seen, that too at select locations like ‘Wall of Democracy’ … Read : Campaigning for Delhi University polls ends sans fervour.

Middlesex University plans campus in Noida

SHIMLA – The Middlesex University of London, with overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius, plans to open a new campus in Delhi’s satellite town of Noida, said its vice chancellor here Wednesday.

“The Noida campus would run Bachelor programmes in business management, law, social sciences, information technology and health. The aim is to build capacity in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

And now Kerala to air educational reality show

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The country’s first-of-its-kind Educational Reality Show is aimed at unleashing the creativity and innovativeness of school students in Kerala, thanks to the initiative of IT@School ViCTERS.

Speaking to IANS, chief of IT@School Anwar Sadath said 75 episodes in the show, with participants from classes from I to X, will be aired on the IT@School …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : And now Kerala to air educational reality show.

Panjab University resembles fortress ahead of student polls

CHANDIGARH – The sprawling 533 acre Panjab University (PU) campus here resembles a fortress with heavy security ahead of the Sep 3 students’ council elections that have a history of violence.

Personnel from both Chandigarh police and a private agency are deployed on the campus
to avoid any untoward incident during the Panjab …. Original article  : Panjab University resembles fortress ahead of student polls.

Seattle teachers approve 3-year contract, vote ‘no confidence’ in superintendent

Seattle teachers OK 3-year contract
SEATTLE – Seattle’s teachers have approved a new three-year contract, which means classes will begin as scheduled Sept. 8.

Shortly after the contract vote Thursday, members of the Seattle Education Association voted “no confidence” in Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson.
The superintendent has said the agreement includes a new evaluation system that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seattle teachers approve 3-year contract, vote ‘no confidence’ in superintendent.

NCAA probe at UNC puts football season in jeopardy, jolts school’s academic reputation

UNC’s reputation takes a hit in NCAA probe

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The NCAA investigation hovering over North Carolina’s football program has frustrated everyone at the university from administrators to alumni.
The probe initially focused on whether two players received improper benefits from agents, but its expansion into possible academic violations that could sideline numerous players for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NCAA probe at UNC puts football season in jeopardy, jolts school’s academic reputation.

Penn State president welcomes Nebraska crossover game next year in expanded Big 10

Penn St prez welcomes Nebraska crossover game

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State president Graham Spanier was pulling for Nebraska.
So he was pleased when the Big Ten announced Wednesday night that the expansion-revised football schedules would guarantee an annual game between the Nittany Lions and Cornhuskers starting in 2011.
Spanier, a big sports fan and the former …. Read the original article  : Penn State president welcomes Nebraska crossover game next year in expanded Big 10.

Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 (IANS/WAM) More than 6,000 children took part in a month-long workshop on astronomy that was organised in Abu Dhabi to encourage youngsters to learn science.

The annual “Reach for the Sky” workshop conducted during Ramadan by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy and Mubadala Aerospace also included interactions with the characters of the …. Original source  : Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan.

Hero Honda launches new variant of Super Splendor

NEW DELHI – The world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda Motors, Thursday launched a new model of its bestseller bike, Super Splendor, with new features in the deluxe segment and said it is planning to launch new models ahead of the festive season.

The new Super Splendor is priced at Rs.45,950 (ex-showroom Delhi) and comes … Read : Hero Honda launches new variant of Super Splendor.

Indian student visas fall by half in Australia

MELBOURNE – The number of Indians granted student visas in Australia during the last financial year has fallen to 29,721, less than half of the number in 2008-09.

Overall, the number of international student visas dropped more than 16 percent. The results follow a year of turmoil in the education sector, with legislative changes, the global …. Source  : Indian student visas fall by half in Australia.

In new book, scientist Stephen Hawking asserts that God not needed to create the universe

Author Hawking says God not needed for creation

LONDON – Did creation need a creator?
British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God behind the creation of the universe.
The concept is explored in “The Grand Design,” excerpts of which were printed in the British newspaper [..] Read the original article: here.

Delhi University goes to poll Friday amidst tight security

NEW DELHI – Fifty-one colleges of both the north and south campuses of Delhi University (DU) will go to polls Friday amidst elaborate security arrangements.

The students of morning colleges would be voting between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. while the students of the evening colleges will vote from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The major … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi University goes to poll Friday amidst tight security.

Proposals aplenty, solutions elusive as agent oversight continues to confound college sports

Agent oversight continues to vex college sports

Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents. A Florida sports agent wants national oversight of his beleaguered industry. The NCAA says it’s working on the problem – but it could take a while.
With another season of college football set to begin … Read : Proposals aplenty, solutions elusive as agent oversight continues to confound college sports.

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.

Orissa coaches tribal students to compete in competititve tests

BHUBANESWAR – Orissa, which has the second highest tribal population in the country, will start high-tech coaching progammes from next month exclusively for its tribal students to help them compete in tough competitive examinations.

The state government plans to enroll about 1,000-1,500 students of Class 10 and 11 from 19 state-run tribal schools located in the … Read more »».

Tips for parents of college freshmen

Tips for parents of college freshmen
Here are a few tips for parents who have children heading off to college:

-Talk about the transition – and the contradictory feelings your whole family may be feeling (excitement, sadness, anxiety).
-Be honest about how you’re feeling, but also be encouraging. Express excitement about your child’s future.
-Give advice, but only when …. Original article  : Tips for parents of college freshmen.

Goodbye mother, goodbye father: Nowadays, the college send-off may be hardest for the parents

Who’s often dreading college sendoff more? Parents

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The hour when Ariana Kramer will begin her college career is fast approaching – and her parents are in an office supply store, disagreeing about hanging files, of all things.
“She’ll need them,” her mother says.
“I don’t think so,” her dad counters.
Ariana, meanwhile, walks dreamily through …. Source article  : Goodbye mother, goodbye father: Nowadays, the college send-off may be hardest for the parents.

Orissa students to get helpline for grievances

BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government Saturday decided to set up a students helpline soon to redress grievances of school children, a senior official of the school and mass education department said.

The helpline would be set up on an experimental basis this year to help children from class one to class tenth to lodge their grievances … Original source on Gaea Times at : Orissa students to get helpline for grievances.

Fired, rehired teachers return to classes at troubled RI high school with cautious optimism

Fired, rehired teachers back at troubled RI school
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – Teachers who were fired and ultimately rehired in a dispute that focused national debate over education reform have returned to their Rhode Island classrooms amid hopes that changes they agreed to will help improve student performance at their persistently troubled … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fired, rehired teachers return to classes at troubled RI high school with cautious optimism.

Modi honours school teachers

GANDHINAGAR – Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal and Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday honoured 33 school teachers at a function at Town Hall here on the eve of Teachers’ Day.

The award distribution ceremony, followed by the chief minister’s 90-minute question-answer session with students, was telecast via satellite to 1.5 crore school students across the state.
Speaking … Read more >>.

Telangana ministers demand postponement of state exam

HYDERABAD – A group of ministers from Telangana region Saturday urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah to postpone the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) selection test as a showdown looks inevitable with students from the region intensifying their protest and calling for a shutdown Sunday.

Ministers D. Sridhar Babu, K. Venkat Reddy, D.K. Aruna … Original article on : Telangana ministers demand postponement of state exam.

ABVP repeats 2002 performance, tops Delhi University polls

NEW DELHI – Making a spectacular comeback, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh associate, virtually swept Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) polls Saturday, bagging three of the four seats at stake.

The defeat of Congress-affiliated National Students Union of India (NSUI), which dominated the DUSU polls 2003 to 2007, ironically came on … Read : ABVP repeats 2002 performance, tops Delhi University polls.

ABVP tops in Delhi University polls

NEW DELHI – The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), virtually swept the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) polls Saturday winning three of the four seats.

Jitender Chaudhary, Priya Dabas and Neetu Dabas bagged the posts of president, vice-president and secretary of DUSU respectively. The post of joint …. Read the original article  : ABVP tops in Delhi University polls.