Education News – Newsletter for November 7, 2010

Indian Inc facing quality manpower crunch: Survey

NEW DELHI – India Inc is facing a severe shortage of skilled manpower as the undergraduates in the general stream of arts, commerce and science churned out by the country’s educational institutions are not up to the mark, reveals a survey.

“Employability quotient of the undergraduates in India reveals this unsettling reality that GenNext is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian Inc facing quality manpower crunch: Survey.

Obama, Michelle start Day 2 in Mumbai school

Mumbai, Nov. 7 (IANS) After a hectic first day in India’s financial capital, US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle kicked off their second day at the Holy Name School Sunday morning.

The couple went to the school in one of the quiet bylanes of Colaba, a hub of foreigners and close to the …. Source  : Obama, Michelle start Day 2 in Mumbai school.

Mumbai school kids excited about Obama visit

MUMBAI – All pepped up and barely unable to contain their excitement, students of the Holy Name School eagerly awaited US President Barack Obama’s visit Sunday morning.

Dressed in her navy blue school uniform, a school student who will get an opportunity to meet Obama, said: “I am really excited to meet the US …. Read the original article  : Mumbai school kids excited about Obama visit.

7th World Robot Olympiad kicks off in Philippines

MANILA – The 7th World Robot Olympiad (WRO) kicked off in Manila Saturday, attracting some 1,000 young contestants from over 30 countries, Xinhua reported.

Philippines is hosting the event for first time.
In the Regular Category of the competition, games like “Knock and Secure Bottles” and “Pole Climbing” were organised.
Elementary school contestants … Read more : 7th World Robot Olympiad kicks off in Philippines.

Obama for better ties in education sector

MUMBAI – US President Barack Obama expressed the need for increased America-India partnership in the field of education, both in his speech at the Oberoi’s Trident Hotel here and at a private meeting with a select group of people from Mumbai Saturday evening.

Among those present at the meeting with the select group was the …. Original article  : Obama for better ties in education sector.