Tea party favorite O’Donnell wins GOP Senate primary in Delaware over longtime congressman

Big night for tea party: O’Donnell wins Delaware

It’s tea time in America.
Conservative Christine O’Donnell pulled off a stunning upset over nine-term Rep. Mike Castle in the Republican Senate primary in Delaware Tuesday, propelled by tea party activists into a November showdown with Democrat Chris Coons. After a primary season shaped by economic pain and exasperated …. Read the original article  : here.

Indian, Chinese students outshine white Britons by age 16

LONDON – Indian and Chinese students, who lag behind at age five, outshine white British children in exams when they reach age 16, a study has revealed.

The research suggested that peer pressure may influence how well different groups work at their studies.
The researchers from University College London said the ethnic minority pupils’ achievement …. Original article  : Indian, Chinese students outshine white Britons by age 16.

Get ready for competition from India, China: Obama to kids

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has counselled American children to aim high as the country’s success in the 21st century depends on them in the face of increasing competition from “Bangalore, India” and “Beijing, China” where students are “working harder than ever”.

“You’ve got an obligation to yourselves, and America has an obligation to you … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Get ready for competition from India, China: Obama to kids.

Computer-based admission tests critical to build managerial pool (Comment)

Nearly a million starry-eyed young Indians last week waited keenly for announcements on the start of the process of admission to the hallowed portals of leading management schools.

A flurry of activity kicked in among final year college students aspiring for a place in the management programmes for the 2011 batch at the nine Indian Institutes … Original article on : Computer-based admission tests critical to build managerial pool (Comment).

New NCAA president supports tougher penalties, new emphasis on agent behavior

New NCAA president supports tougher penalties

INDIANAPOLIS – Incoming NCAA President Mark Emmert wants to get tough on rule-breakers.
He also wants the governing body to get cozier with pro sports leagues and players’ unions.
Sound like a strange combination?
Emmert said it’s all part of a bigger plan to help police everything from unsavory agents to schools that …. Source article  : New NCAA president supports tougher penalties, new emphasis on agent behavior.

Many new doctors say they’ve worked while sick; dedication, job demands among likely reasons

Working while sick? Study finds even doctors do it

CHICAGO – Junior doctors quickly learn that exposure to patients’ germs is part of the job, but a study suggests many are returning the favor. More than half of doctors in training said in a survey that they’d shown up sick to work, and almost one-third said …. Source  : Many new doctors say they’ve worked while sick; dedication, job demands among likely reasons.

Kansas City community college dean stabbed in neck minutes before governor was to speak

Dean stabbed at Kansas City community college

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A dean of a Kansas City community college is recovering after being stabbed in the neck while he stood with other administrators awaiting the arrival of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.
The stabbing occurred Tuesday morning at Penn Valley Community College, where Nixon was to have held … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kansas City community college dean stabbed in neck minutes before governor was to speak.

WAC asks courts to force Nevada, Fresno State to stay through 2011-12 season

WAC sues Nevada, Fresno State
DENVER – The Western Athletic Conference has filed a lawsuit to force Nevada and Fresno State to stay in the league through the 2011-12 school year before leaving for the Mountain West Conference.

WAC commissioner Karl Benson said Tuesday on a conference call that the league filed a complaint last week in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : WAC asks courts to force Nevada, Fresno State to stay through 2011-12 season.

Haryana school board postpones exams

CHANDIGARH – Haryana’s Board of School Education Tuesday announced the postponement of all examinations that were scheduled to begin from Wednesday but officials did not disclose the reasons for this.

“Examinations have been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. The examinations will now commence from Sep 22, according to the new date sheet,” an official government spokesperson … Read : Haryana school board postpones exams.

Court provides relief to Indraprastha University students

NEW DELHI – Providing relief to over 100 students of Indraprastha University, the Delhi High Court Tuesday allowed their petition against being denied promotion to the next academic year under the university’s strict new rules.

The court directed the university to promote the students who had moved court and sought relief against the new rules of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Court provides relief to Indraprastha University students.

Texas Instrument launches new teaching solutions

NEW DELHI – Education solution provider Texas Instruments (TI) Tuesday launched a new interactive learning solution for teaching mathematics and science in schools.

“We are confident that this TI solution will herald a new beginning in the way classes and labs are conducted in our schools,” said Biswadip Mitra, president and managing director, Texas Instruments … Read more >>.

Two Gujarat delegations in US for investment and partnership

GANDHINAGAR – Two high-profile delegations comprising senior government officials and business leaders from Gujarat are touring the United States to showcase opportunities for investment and discuss cross-border partnerships ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat summit in January 2011.

The delegations will meet trade organisations, educational institutions, Indian communities and top companies from various sectors like clean … Read more : Two Gujarat delegations in US for investment and partnership.

Madagascar invites Punjab group to set up aviation institute

CHANDIGARH – The government of Madagascar and the Punjab-based Rayat-Bahra Group of Institutes will collaborate to set up an aviation institute in the island nation, a spokesperson for the group said here Tuesday.

“Having visited the group’s campus and after thoroughly going through the credentials of this group, we have zeroed on in north India to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Madagascar invites Punjab group to set up aviation institute.

IGNOU introduces on-demand examination system

NEW DELHI – Students at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will now have the freedom to choose the date and venue of their term-end examination with the introduction of ‘On-Demand-Examinations’.

The examination system covers more than 12 courses and will be conducted once a week on Friday at the selected regional centres in Delhi, … Read more : IGNOU introduces on-demand examination system.

Rahul Gandhi’s take on fighting corruption

SANTINIKETAN – Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, interacting with students of Visva-Bharati here Tuesday, said allegations of corruption always draw applause but those who come up with solutions to such problems get no appreciation.

“When you bring corruption allegations, then many will applaud you, but when you think of doing some work against corruption, then …. Source  : Rahul Gandhi’s take on fighting corruption.