British school bans fountain pens

LONDON – A school in Britain has banned the use of fountain pens, because they “stop pupils from getting top exam results”.

Jack Williams, 37, headmaster of the Hillcrest Grammar and Preparatory School in Stockport near Manchester, said in future fountain pens will be banned to ensure no pupils suffer marking mistakes in their computer-scanned … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : British school bans fountain pens.

Three students go missing in Lucknow

LUCKNOW – Three students of the prestigious La Martiniere College here went missing Monday, police said.

Utkarsh Madan, Swapnil and Divyanshu Singh, all students of class 8, did not return to their homes after the school was over.
“The school authorities and parents of the students have registered a complaint,” police inspector K.N. Mishra told … Read more »».

Jamia submits report on Gurgaon rainwater harvesting

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia University Monday submitted a draft master plan on feasibility of rainwater harvesting for Gurgaon.

According to a press statement, the university has submitted a report on Feasibility and Design of Rainwater Harvesting Master Plan of Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) Area to the MCG Commissioner.
“The draft …. Source  : Jamia submits report on Gurgaon rainwater harvesting.

Corporates may get nod to run technical colleges

CHANDIGARH – The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) might allow the corporate sector to start engineering and other technical colleges, a top council official said Monday.

Companies formed under Section 25 of the Companies Act may be considered for this purpose. It may take one or two years to finalise the guidelines and …. Read the original article  : Corporates may get nod to run technical colleges.