Army generals join college assembly, inspire students

AGRA – It was a unique get-together that just might have motivated a few schoolchildren to join the armed forces. Four senior military officials joined the assembly at their alma mater here – St. Peter’s College – which is celebrating its 165th year.

Lt.Gen. P.C. Bhardwaj, Lt.Gen. A.K.S. Chandele, Lt.Gen. A.K. Singh and Lt.Gen. D.S. … Read more »».

Now a ‘Rancho’ school comes up in Bihar

BEGUSARAI – A school for the poor in Bihar, inspired by Rancho’s iconic school in Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots”, has been opened by a scientist to teach complex science theories through games and interactive workshops.

Sudhir Kumar, a scientist working in the biotechnology laboratory of the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Pune, has set up …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now a ‘Rancho’ school comes up in Bihar.

Age limit for vice chancellors in Haryana raised to 68

CHANDIGARH – The Haryana assembly Monday passed bills to raise the retirement age of vice chancellors (VCs) and pro-vice chancellors to 68.

Earlier, the retirement age was 65 years.
The decision will benefit vice chancellors of the Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Bhagat Phool Singh …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Age limit for vice chancellors in Haryana raised to 68.

Quota for poor kids in private schools mandatory: Sibal

BANGALORE – Reserving 25 percent of seats for children of poor families in private schools would be mandatory and its violation would be punishable, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday.

“We will not budge an inch from this mandatory provision in the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009, as we … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Quota for poor kids in private schools mandatory: Sibal.

Colleges are buying land they don’t yet need, expecting to use it decades from now

Colleges buy land they don’t know how they’ll use

NEW YORK – Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they’ll be used.
Some are taking advantage of good sales during a sluggish economy, while others, like Columbia University, are continuing a practice they’ve done for decades, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colleges are buying land they don’t yet need, expecting to use it decades from now.

Foreign universities will create talent pool, says Sibal

BANGALORE – Defending the proposed entry of foreign universities in India, union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Monday asserted that they would help create a talent pool for the country.

“We have a foolproof plan for the entry of foreign universities. Any foreign varsity entering India will have to create a $12-million corpus fund …. Source article  : Foreign universities will create talent pool, says Sibal.

Srikkanth turns management mentor

CHENNAI – Launching an e-learing portal here Monday and turning a management mentor, Krishnamachari Srikkanth – the tormentor of bowlers during his cricket days – plans to launch portals for cricket coaching, maths and science too.

“The cricket coaching portal will be an additional tool for the players in addition to playing and practising the game …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Srikkanth turns management mentor.

Constitution bench to hear plea against education law

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday referred to a five-judge constitution bench petitions challenging the right to education law on the ground that it violates constitutional provisions safeguarding the rights of the minorities and unaided schools.

The petitioner minority institutions said that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, is contrary … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Constitution bench to hear plea against education law.

Sikkim Manipal University Declares SMU Results 2010

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) Director of Distance Education (SMUDE) has declared the results of the management courses today that were held in July 2010.
The results of CEIT, BBA, BBARO,MBA, PGDBA, MBAB, MBABPO, MBAIB, MBAIT, BCOMIS, MCOMIS, PG Diploma Specializations are published by SMU.
Students can know their results online by clicking …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sikkim Manipal University Declares SMU Results 2010.

Jamia becomes Sports Authority’s extension centre

NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia has been adopted as an extension centre by the Sports Authority of India, an official said Monday.

“The varsity will be used as a Special Training Centre and Special Area Games Schemes for junior level trainees in sports like hockey, athletics, volleyball and football,” Jamia media coordinator Simi Malhotra said. … Read more »».

Register with Uttar Pradesh varsity’s talent bank to get job

LUCKNOW – A government university in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district has come up with an online service – Students’ Talent Bank (STB) – to provide regular job offers to varsity students, officials said Monday.

The officials claimed that the STB service of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU) was the first-of-its-kind initiative undertaken by a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Register with Uttar Pradesh varsity’s talent bank to get job.