Education News – Weekly Newsletter for November 22-29, 2010

Jamia to confer Doctor of Letters degree to Dalai Lama

NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday.

The University will confer the Degree of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) on His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, a statement by the university said Monday.
Human Resource … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jamia to confer Doctor of Letters degree to Dalai Lama.

British kids learn how to hack off thieves’ hands

LONDON – Children as young as six in Britain are being taught brutal Sharia law punishments, including how to hack off a criminal’s hand or foot, a media report said Monday.

The pupils in the so-called “weekend schools” for Muslim children were asked to list the “reprehensible” qualities of Jews, Daily Mail reported, citing a [..] Read the original article: here.

India can help transform Africa through education: AU official

NEW DELHI – India is poised to set up a string of higher education and training institutions in Africa – in areas ranging from diamond polishing to foreign trade – that differentiate its development-centric approach from that of China, says Jean-Pierre Ezin, a top African Union (AU) official.

“The AU looks to India … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India can help transform Africa through education: AU official.

At 64, ex-IAF man goes back to college

ROBERTSGANJ – He is a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) serviceman with two grown-up sons who are well settled. Yet, Meerut native Jaigopal Tiwari has gone back to college at the ripe old age of 64 – thanks to his passion for learning and for helping spread awareness of basic laws among poor people.

Tiwari …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Online entrance test planned for budding engineers

NEW DELHI – The All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) will be conducted online on a limited scale next year for admission to technology institutes and deemed universities, the Central Board of Secondary Education said Monday.

The exam conducted by the CBSE will have the option for around one lakh candidates to appear in the … Original article on : Online entrance test planned for budding engineers.

Check school drop-out rate: Gurcharan Das

NEW DELHI – Author Gurcharan Das Monday said that the high drop-out rate in government schools needed to be addressed on a priority.

“Our record in primary education is dismal. The drop-out rate in government schools is very high at 90-94 percent,” he said at Indira Gandhi National Open University’s 12th and final silver …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jamia students shouldn’t fall into communal trap: Najeeb Jung

NEW DELHI – Calling for caution after anonymous letters with communal overtones were distributed on campus, Najeeb Jung, vice chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, says he has taken a serious note of the incident as it had the potential to disturb peace in the entire country.

“If anything happens in Jamia, it may well have …. Read the original article  : here.

Release nursery admission guidelines, Delhi government told

NEW DELHI – The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) Monday issued a notice to the Delhi government to release guidelines for nursery admissions without any further delay. It added that as per the Right to Education Act, neighbourhood should be the sole criterion to admit children.

A DCPCR official said: “Taking suo …. Read the original article  : here.

Dalai Lama honoured with doctorate at Jamia (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of six millions Tibetans and a global icon of peace and inter-faith harmony, was Tuesday conferred an honorary doctorate by Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia, a government-funded central university with a 90-year-old rich history. The Jamia is the first Indian university to confer an honorary degree on … Read : Dalai Lama honoured with doctorate at Jamia (Second Lead).

Dalai Lama honoured with doctorate at Jamia

NEW DELHI – The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of six millions Tibetans and a global icon of peace and inter-faith harmony, was Tuesday conferred an honorary doctorate by Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia, a government-funded central university with a 90-year-old rich history. The honour had the nod of the Indian government.

The university vice …. Read the original article  : here.

60 teams take part in IGNOU school quiz contest

KOCHI – Sixty teams from across the city took part in the multi-city inter school quiz organised by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Tuesday.

IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said the university was promoting school education in its silver jubilee year, with outreach events like a science olympiad and special awards.
The IGNOU … Original source on Gaea Times at : 60 teams take part in IGNOU school quiz contest.

60 South Asian students to take part in cultural fiesta

BANGALORE – About 60 students from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal will contest in the finals of the ‘Horlicks Wizkids South Asia 2010, an inter-school literary and cultural festival, beginning Thursday on the outskirts of Bangalore.

Organised by EduMedia India Ltd in association with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, the maker of health food drink Horlicks, … Read more : 60 South Asian students to take part in cultural fiesta.

Expelled La Martiniere student yet to be re-admitted

KOLKATA – A Class 4 student expelled from the La Martiniere for Boys school for not complying with his teacher’s demand for a laptop is yet to be taken back into the school, despite the Calcutta High Court’s order.

The court gave the order Oct 4 that my son Srijan (Banerjee) be taken back into … Original article on : Expelled La Martiniere student yet to be re-admitted.

Dalai Lama conferred doctorate by Jamia

NEW DELHI – The Dalai Lama was Tuesday conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Lit) degree by Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university and the Tibetan spiritual leader said he was “highly honoured”.

The university vice chancellor, Najeeb Jung awarded the degree to the Dalai Lama in the presence of Human Resources Development Minister Kapil …. Source  : Dalai Lama conferred doctorate by Jamia.

India’s future lies in primary education for all: Lapierre

BHANGAR – Famed French author Dominique Lapierre says the future of India lies not in improving facilities in the metro cities but in developing regions like the Sundarbans by ensuring primary education for all as a first step.

“The shining India can become a reality by developing these parts and not only going on developing … Read more »».

University employees to hold rally in Delhi

BHUBANESWAR – Thousands of employees from about 200 universities across the country will gather at New Delhi Dec 1 to press the government for hike in educational funds, a leader of the employees organisation said here Tuesday.

The employees will gather in a rally at the Ramlila Ground and march to the Parliament Street where … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : University employees to hold rally in Delhi.

IGNOU launches programmes in agriculture

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Tuesday launched diploma and certificate programmes in agriculture and allied sectors, an official said.

“Diploma programme is of a year’s duration, while certificate courses would be of six months. The university is offering 50 percent fee concession for students from rural areas and those below …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : IGNOU launches programmes in agriculture.

Turin official asks school board to ban burqa-wearing mothers

Rome, Nov 25 (IANS/AKI) A government official in industrial northern Italian city of Turin has asked the local school board to stop fully-veiled women from picking up their children at school because it makes it difficult to identify them as the students’ true parents.

The request by Maurizio Marrone – a member of Prime Minister …. Source article  : Turin official asks school board to ban burqa-wearing mothers.

MCD unsure about recognition of 35 primary schools

NEW DELHI – The fate of 35 primary schools in the national capital is hanging in balance as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is not sure if they fulfil the criteria for acquiring recognition.

“There are about 35 primary schools in Delhi which are functioning within an area of 200 sq metre each and … Read more »»».

Cambridge University newspaper runs topless photo of pupil

LONDON – The Cambridge University’s newspaper has published for the first time in 63 years the picture of one of its female students posing topless to promote a fashion brand of a fellow student.

In a photoshoot the King’s College undergraduate, Charlotte, appears wearing nothing but a strategically placed woolly scarf.
Another picture shows …. Original article  : Cambridge University newspaper runs topless photo of pupil.

Scuffles at large British student protest in London

LONDON – Thousands of students took to the streets in London Wednesday to protest against government plans to raise tuition fees as police were out in force to prevent a repeat of violent clashes two weeks ago.

The students, from all over Britain, gathered at London’s central Trafalgar Square for a march that took them … Read more : Scuffles at large British student protest in London.

Kurukshetra varsity issues notices to eight colleges

CHANDIGARH – Haryana’s Kurukshetra University Wednesday slapped notices on eight affiliated self-financed colleges for their inadequate infrastructure, an official said.

Vice chancellor D.D.S. Sandhu said these colleges were issued temporary affiliations, but the university’s inspection team found deficiencies in the faculty and student facilities in these colleges, which offered B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc. courses, besides …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kurukshetra varsity issues notices to eight colleges.

Indian institutions ink pact with Spanish varsities

NEW DELHI – Six Indian educational institutions have signed an agreement with Spanish universities for internationalisation of higher education.

“Indian and Spanish institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on internationalisation of higher education and develop programs that benefit student and faculty exchange between the two countries, Alliance 4 Universities (A-4U), a grouping … Read more >>.

IGNOU offers management course in corporate governance

NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Wednesday announced it was starting a management course in corporate governance. The first session will begin in January next year, a statement said.

“The programme will develop professionals with in-depth knowledge of management principles, governance processes and other important aspects of corporate governance. It will … Read more »».

School admission procedure should be rational, transparent

NEW DELHI – The human resource development (HRD) ministry Thursday said the admission procedure under the right to education (RTE) act should be “non-discriminatory, rational and transparent”.

“With regard to admissions in class 1 (or pre-primary class as the case may be) under section 12(1) of the RTE Act in unaided and ’specified category’ schools, …. Read the original article  : School admission procedure should be rational, transparent.

Delhi schools asked to furnish admission process details

NEW DELHI – In order to monitor the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has issued a circular to all schools in the city to furnish details of admissions in the academic session next year.

The circular, an official of DCPCR said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi schools asked to furnish admission process details.

Horlicks Wizkids’ contest winners to visit New Zealand

BANGALORE – Four school students, including three from India and one from Sri Lanka, were declared winners of the ‘Horlicks Wizkids South Asia 2010′ inter-school literary and cultural festival Thursday. They will visit New Zealand on an international exchange programme.

About 60 students from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal participated in the final contest, … Original article on : Horlicks Wizkids’ contest winners to visit New Zealand.

No Panjab University hostel for freshers using cars

CHANDIGARH – Freshers wanting hostel room in the Panjab University here will have to give up the comfort of their cars. Pitching in for eco-friendly bicycles, the university administration has decided new students with cars will not be given accommodation on the sprawling campus.

Panjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor R.C. Sobti said here Thursday that the …. Source article  : No Panjab University hostel for freshers using cars.

30,000 Indian students have left Australia: Student federation

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – A spate of attacks, tough visa norms and denial of permanent residency have caused around 30,000 Indian students, mostly based in Melbourne, to leave Australia in the past year, claims the Federation of Indian Students in Australia (FISA).

The figure is quoted in the latest issue of Indian Student, published from Melbourne, a … Read more >>.

IIT Rajasthan’s New Effort

JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN (GaeaTimes.com)- The IIT Rajasthan has stepped up its endeavor to build three centers of excellence in Jodhpur for energy (solar), medicine & health and education. The reason of setting up these centers is the development of rural regions with low-cost technological innovations and research. In this context information and communication technology will …. Source  : IIT Rajasthan’s New Effort.

52 candidates admitted to IIT by mistake: Kapil Sibal

NEW DELHI – Clarifying the withdrawal of offer of admission to 52 candidates from IITs, the human resource development ministry Friday said that the offers were made “erroneously” to the candidates.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said that according to the Joint Admission Board, 52 candidates [..] Read the original article: here.

Principal, 18 teachers of MCD schools suspended

NEW DELHI – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi Saturday suspended a principal and 18 regular teachers of its schools while terminating contracts of 14 other teachers for absenteeism and dereliction of duty.

MCD spokesperson Deep Mathur said Dharam Veer Singh, the principal of an MCD primary school in east Delhi, was suspended and regular departmental …. Original source  : Principal, 18 teachers of MCD schools suspended.