Education News – Newsletter for December 14, 2010

Bihar’s Super 30 impresses Hollywood’s James Cameron

PATNA – Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron was all ears when Anand Kumar, who founded Bihar’s Super 30 free coaching centre for students, narrated the real life stories of hope that his institute has generated year after year.

“Cameron told me it was amazing to listen to my real life stories of hope. He was so …. Read the original article  : Bihar’s Super 30 impresses Hollywood’s James Cameron.

Apex court clears way for common medical entrance test

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday permitted the Medical Council of India (MCI) to conduct a common test for undergraduate medical courses while it is yet to decide on pending cases against the council.

The court said the Medical Council did not need court approval for framing the rules and regulations for conducting …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delhi nursery admission guidelines out Wednesday

NEW DELHI – The confusion prevailing over nursery school admissions in Delhi is expected to be over Wednesday as the government would issue a formulated guideline system, Delhi’s Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said Monday.

“The guidelines will come on Wednesday. We will find out a way in which parents and students are not harassed,” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Delhi nursery admission guidelines out Wednesday.

Introduction of Mandarin in CBSE syllabus hailed

NEW DELHI – The government Monday hailed the introduction of Mandarin Chinese language studies in the curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), saying it will be a trust building measure between India and China.

“The introduction of Chinese in schools will increase trust between the two countries. It will help prepare …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Introduction of Mandarin in CBSE syllabus hailed.

Delhi students to flaunt their Mandarin before Wen

NEW DELHI – Nearly 50 students and teachers from a city school will showcase their proficiency in Mandarin to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Wednesday when he arrives here on his three-day India visit.

Wen will interact with students of Tagore International School during a talk on Mandarin, Chinese culture and calligraphy.
“The school has …. Original article  : Delhi students to flaunt their Mandarin before Wen.