In South Africa, it’s never too old to learn

JOHANNESBURG – As children, they never had the chance to get an education. But for many elderly people in South Africa, the opportunity has finally come even if they have now become grandparents.

As part of the education department’s “Kha ri Gude” (”let us learn” in South Africa’s Tshivenda dialect) literacy campaign, 16 elderly … Read this article on Gaea Times at : In South Africa, it’s never too old to learn.

Special kitchens for Haryana schools

CHANDIGARH – Government schools in Haryana will now have special kitchens to prepare mid-day meals for students, Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal said here Sunday.

“Instructions have been issued to prepare mid-day meal at the same place for the primary and upper primary schools being run in the same campus,” said the minister.
“Special care is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Special kitchens for Haryana schools.

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.

Super 30 founder man leaves for Abu Dhabi lecture

PATNA – Anand Kumar, who founded Bihar’s free coaching centre Super 30 and helped many students enter the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has left India for a talk on inclusive education in Abu Dhabi.

“I am going to deliver a speech on inclusive education in Abu Dhabi,” Anand Kumar told IANS before leaving …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Women literacy rate higher than men in UAE

Abu Dhabi, Oct 13 (IANS/WAM) The literacy rate of women is higher than men in the UAE, a report said Tuesday.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2010, the participation of UAE’s women in workforce increased from 41 percent in 2009 to 43 percent this year.
It said the proportion …. Read the original article  : Women literacy rate higher than men in UAE.

India, Scotland sign MoUs for cooperation in education

NEW DELHI – Looking for long-term partnership in academics and research, India and Scotland Tuesday signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) which will facilitate student and faculty exchange and encourage joint degree development.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal and Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond. … Read more >>.

Indian student numbers to dip in Australia by 80 percent

MELBOURNE – The number of Indian students enrolling at Australian universities for the 2011 academic year is set to plunge by 80 percent, an academic said.

Melbourne University Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis said that higher education across Australia, including Victoria, is taking a big hit after reports of attacks against students from the Indian sub-continent.
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There is an ‘education arms race’ on from India to China: Obama

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has warned that cutting America’s education budget would amount to “unilateral disarmament” in an “education arms race” from India and China to Germany to lead the global economy.

“Nothing would be more shortsighted,” Obama said at the White House Wednesday noting “the nation that educates its children the best … Read this article on Gaea Times at : There is an ‘education arms race’ on from India to China: Obama.

Rs.3.90 cr for Aligarh university hocky-turf

ALIGARH – The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has sanctioned Rs.3.90 crore for laying an astro-turf at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a university official said Wednesday. The turf is expected to be in place within a year.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) experts will undertake the exercise of laying the astro-turf. It will … Original article on : Rs.3.90 cr for Aligarh university hocky-turf.

Aligarh university vice chancellor, students hold talks

ALIGARH – Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis Wednesday held talks with agitating students who launched a sit-in Oct 4 demanding restoration of the students’ union, among other demands.
Some former students and Samajwadi Party leader Nafees Ahmed, a university alumni, have also extended support to the students.
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Sibal pitches for technology for school students

NEW DELHI – As Microsoft and Autodesk Friday signed MoUs with the All India Council for Technical Education for providing free software to engineering college students, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal pitched for giving such facilities to secondary school children as well.

Empowerment is needed at school level. We are empowering few at the …. Read the original article  : here.

Delhi’s underprivileged get Aussie help

NEW DELHI – Inspired by the Commonwealth Games motto “humanity-equality-destiny”, the Australian athletes Friday donated Rs.4 lakh to NGOs working for Delhis underprivileged children before leaving for home.

The sum would be equally distributed amongst two NGOs — Asha and Katha. The former provides holistic care to a number of slum colonies across Delhi while …. Original article  : Delhi’s underprivileged get Aussie help.

Microsoft, Autodesk to provide free software to colleges

NEW DELHI – Software majors Microsoft and Autodesk will provide free software to students and engineering faculty in colleges under the ambit of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

AICTE Chairman S.S. Mantha signed MoUs with Autodesk Chief Education Officer Joe Asthroth and Microsoft General Manager – Developer Partner Evangelism Moorthy Uppaluri Friday.
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Sibal moots neighbourhood libraries

NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Saturday mooted a neighbourhood book policy, with libraries and reading rooms across the country.

The aim should be that in the manner of neighbourhood schools, there should be neighbourhood libraries and reading rooms, Sibal said speaking at the conclusion of a round table on … Read more : Sibal moots neighbourhood libraries.