Education News – Monthly Newsletter January 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
School makes girls perform bike stunts
LUCKNOW – A renowned girls’ school in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh is facing enquiry after a local TV channel aired footage of students performing stunts on bikes as part of preparations for its annual day programme, an official said Wednesday.
Students of classes IX to XII of St. Mary’s Senior Secondary School were shown …. Read the original article : School makes girls perform bike stunts.
Student protesters clash with police in Rome over cuts
ROME – Police in Rome Tuesday baton-charged groups of students who launched eggs and other missiles in protest against the Italian government’s proposed university reforms.
Several people received light injuries in the clashes, which took place near the lower house of parliament. At least one person was detained, news reports said.
The reform proposal presented …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Student protesters clash with police in Rome over cuts.
Himachal to sensitise students about AIDS during school prayers
SHIMLA – The Himachal Pradesh government will disseminate information about HIV/AIDS during the morning prayer session of every senior secondary school to sensitise students about the scourge, a minister said Tuesday.
“To sensitise the young minds about AIDS, the government has decided to start educating the students in the prayer session of every senior … Original source on Gaea Times at : Himachal to sensitise students about AIDS during school prayers.
Chew gum in class, German school pupils told
LONDON – Students at a school in Germany are permitted to chew gum as “it helps the children concentrate and deal with stress”, an official said.
Wolfgang Ellegast of the education ministry said students at the Volkenschwand school were being allowed to chew gum because it is good for the children’s health and improves their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chew gum in class, German school pupils told.
China ranks 4th in world’s research spending
BEIJING – China has spent more than 580 billion yaun (about $87 billion) in scientific research and development (R&D) in 2009, making it the world’s fourth major investor after the US, Japan and Germany, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
The findings, published Wednesday, was part of the national R&D resources survey, held …. Read the original article : China ranks 4th in world’s research spending.
University employees hold rally, seek funds for education
NEW DELHI – Thousands of employees from about 200 universities across the country Wednesday gathered at the Ramlila Ground in Delhi and marched to parliament to press the government for hike in education funds.
The employees staged a mass-meeting at Jantar Mantar to press for their eight-point charter of demands, Bhabani Hota, former …. Original article on Gaea Times at : University employees hold rally, seek funds for education.
Haryana now has a library policy
CHANDIGARH – For the first time, a library policy has been formulated in Haryana for the proper management and organisation of the reading material among students, a senior official said here Wednesday.
The policy, formulated by the higher education department, is aimed to ensure optimum utilisation of the resources available in the libraries of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Haryana now has a library policy.
Panjab University to host its pre-1970 alumni, including PM
CHANDIGARH – It’s an institution that has had the likes of a president, prime ministers, union cabinet ministers, Nobel laureates, governors, chief ministers, actors and other distinguished people on its rolls.
As Panjab University in Chandigarh gets down to hosting its biggest alumni meet in February next year – what it calls the “first …. Original article : Panjab University to host its pre-1970 alumni, including PM.
All work and little play for Chinese kids
BEIJING – Yuang, the mother of an eight-year-old who studies in a public school in the Chinese capital, says, “My daughter hardly gets time to play. She goes for school at six in the morning and comes back by evening. After that she has to finish loads of homework.”
Parents in China have been expressing … Original article on : All work and little play for Chinese kids.
Supreme Court issues notices to government on Tata’s plea
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday issued notices to the central government on a petition of Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group of Companies, seeking a ban on publication of transcripts of corporate lobbyist Nira Radia’s phone intercepts related to the 2G spectrum scam.
Tata’s plea pressed for the enforcement of his right …. Read the original article : Supreme Court issues notices to government on Tata’s plea.
BPO firms unaware of liabilities due to data breaches
NEW DELHI – Employees of more than three-fourths of the business process outsourcing (BPO) firms lack awareness on liabilities arising out of data breaches, according to a survey released Thursday by global advisory firm KPMG.
“The industry treats data security more as a hygiene factor, rather than a point of differentiation to gain competitive advantage,” … Original article on : BPO firms unaware of liabilities due to data breaches.
Kerala school project gets global recognition
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala’s IT@School project has received an ‘Honorable Mention’ in the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Awards 2010, an official said Thursday.
The Stockholm Challenge Award, instituted in 1994 at Stockholm in Sweden, is considered to be the biggest recognition in information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives worldwide.
IT@School is the technology arm of the general …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Kerala school project gets global recognition.
Kerala to set up centres for disabled children
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will inaugurate activity centres for autistic and visually impaired children here Friday, an official said.
Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) director Ishita Roy said Thursday that the activity lab for the autistic children and an audio library for the visually impaired would be inaugurated on the occasion of …. Original source : Kerala to set up centres for disabled children.
Mizoram launches special literacy campaign
AIZAWL – Mizoram has launched a special campaign to make the northeastern state fully literate by March next year, Education Minister Pu Lalsawta has said.
The minister launched the Rapid Action Total Literacy Campaign (RATLC) in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district late Friday.
“The ambitious mission was aimed to make Mizoram a 100 percent literate state …. Read the original article : Mizoram launches special literacy campaign.
On apex court orders, La Martiniere to take back expelled student
KOLKATA – La Martiniere For Boys student Srijan Banerjee, who was expelled from the well-known city school for not agreeing to the demands of a teacher, is to be taken back into the school soon, if possible Monday, following the intervention of the Supreme Court.
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court Friday asked the … Read more >>>.
Punjab wants NRIs to help upgrade rural schools
CHANDIGARH – The Punjab government wants well-settled Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from the state to contribute to upgrade government schools in the states rural areas.
Punjab Education Minister Sewa Singh Sekhwan Friday appealed to Punjabi NRIs living across the world “to contribute magnanimously for the upgradation of infrastructure in government schools situated in rural areas”.
Punjab …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Sarva Shikha Abhiyan main vehicle for education: Sibal
NEW DELHI – The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) will be the main vehicle for implementation of the Right to Education Act, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday.
The revised SSA programme is the main vehicle for implementation of the RTE Act, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
The act, … Original article on : Sarva Shikha Abhiyan main vehicle for education: Sibal.
70 schoolkids fall ill after being given iron tablets
LUCKNOW – As many as 70 students of a primary school in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi district were hospitalised Friday after they fell ill on consuming iron and de-worming tablets given by government medical staff, officials said. All the students are now out of danger.
Over 100 students of the government-run Durgapur Primary School were …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 70 schoolkids fall ill after being given iron tablets.
Chhattisgarh to open schools in Maoist strongholds
RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh will open three residential schools for boys in areas worst hit by Maoist violence, a statement said Sunday.
“The government will construct three ashram (residential) schools for boys with 50-seat capacity each in Dantewada district with Rs.94.42 lakh (over $208,000) on expenditure,” the statement said.
The ashram schools will come up at …. Original article : Chhattisgarh to open schools in Maoist strongholds.
Reducing economic inequity in insurgency-prone areas
DEHRADUN – To catch them young and at their raw best – that is the motto of an environmental group that give skill training to 60 youths from India’s most insurgency-hit quarters to make them self-employed and help them overcome their temptation to join rebel groups.
For 19-year-old Alpha Rani Minj, life has always been …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Sarkozy invites Indian students to study in France
BANGALORE – French President Nicolas Sarkozy Saturday invited Indian students to study in France and offered to expand ties with Indian universities.
“France wants to host more Indian students. We can educate and train young Indians in cutting-edge research,” Sarkozy said at a function within hours of arriving in this tech hub on a four-day … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sarkozy invites Indian students to study in France.
No winter vacations in Kashmir Valley schools
SRINAGAR – Winter vacations in secondary and higher secondary schools in the Kashmir Valley have been cancelled to make up for the time lost during the four months of unrest in the region during the summer, the state government said Tuesday.
“Teachers will perform their duties during this period and they shall be entitled to …. Read the original article : No winter vacations in Kashmir Valley schools.
Russia needs university to teach about Islam: official
Moscow, Dec 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia should open a secular university to train teachers and experts on Islam, a top official has said.
Alexander Khloponin, Kremlin’s envoy to the North Caucasus region, Monday said: “We need this secular university on Islamic studies in Caucasus today…because we do not have experts to teach the basics of …. Source : Russia needs university to teach about Islam: official.
India, France sign agreements in education sector
NEW DELHI – India and France Monday signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of education, focussing on academic collaboration and research.
Under the first MoU, between France’s Institute de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD) and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, a joint laboratory for water sciences would be established in India.
Called [..] Read the original article: here.
Sufi dance and music at Jamia
NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia University will organise a Sufi dance and music programme where a Mawlawiyah group from the Arab Republic of Egypt would perform, an official said Wednesday.
The programme, organised by the India Arab Cultural Centre (IACC) of the university, is scheduled to be held Dec 9 at 5 p.m. … Original article on : Sufi dance and music at Jamia.
RTE doesn’t address quality issues: Gurcharan Das
NEW DELHI – Even as the government prepares to implement the right to education (RTE) act, businessman-turned-author Gurcharan Das said Tuesday the statute does not properly address the issue of quality.
Reach is not the main issue any more, the stress should be on quality, Das told IANS.
Participating in a seminar … Original article on : RTE doesn’t address quality issues: Gurcharan Das.
We miss classes due to Delhi Metro snags, students complain
NEW DELHI – Many Delhi University students have complained to the university authorities that frequent snags and rush on the Metro makes it difficult for them to reach colleges in time for the morning classes, an official said Tuesday.
In a written comlaint submitted last week, the students travelling from areas like Gurgaon, Anand Vihar [..] Read the original article: here.
Jamia to host sufi programme at Delhi arts festival
NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia will host a sufi and qawwali programme as part of the Delhi International Arts Festival 2010 being celebrated across the capital Dec 3-12.
Artistes like Nizami Brothers, Ghulam Sabir and Ghulam Warsi would perform at the programme scheduled to take place Dec 10 from 7 p.m. in the …. Original source : Jamia to host sufi programme at Delhi arts festival.
Goa eyes expats as resource for educational institutions
PANAJI – Goa government wants to tap men-of-letters of Goan origin in Europe and other parts of the world to be resource persons for its educational institutions, an official said Tuesday.
We have asked Indian embassies across the globe to compile a list of qualified Goans who can be invited as resource persons in various …. Read the original article : here.
Globalising India needs ’schools of tomorrow’: Harvard education professor
NEW DELHI – As India moves ahead on the path of globalisation, it also needs to overhaul its education system to meet the demands of the coming age, says Harvard Graduate School of Education professor David Perkins who believes that “schools of tomorrow” should move towards teaching “knowledge that matters”.
“I am broadly familiar with …. Read the original article : Globalising India needs ’schools of tomorrow’: Harvard education professor.
Haryana university to help Nepal in agriculture development
CHANDIGARH – Scientists from the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (HAU) in Haryana will provide their assistance for faster agriculture development in Nepal, a university official said Wednesday.
An eight-member delegation from Nepal, headed by the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) executive director Bharat Prasad Upadhyay, visited the HAU campus in Hisar Tuesday to … Original article on : Haryana university to help Nepal in agriculture development.
India, 10 others sign education accord
NEW DELHI – India has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with 10 countries for cooperation in the field of education, parliament was informed Wednesday.
“The ministry has signed exclusive exchange programmes in the form of Educational Exchange Programme with 10 countries to strengthen international cooperation in the field of education during the 11th Five Year …. Original source : India, 10 others sign education accord.
India’s Manipal group forced to shelve expansion plans in Nepal
KATHMANDU – Though on the verge of celebrating a century in Nepal, India’s Manipal group finds its expansion plans in this country shrivelling thanks to the host government’s failure to fulfil its commitments. Nepal was the first destination abroad for the Bangalore-headquartered company, one of the largest healthcare management organisations in Asia.
Established in the … Original source on Gaea Times at : India’s Manipal group forced to shelve expansion plans in Nepal.
Modi visits village school, launches academic scrutiny
GANDHINAGAR – Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday launched the three-day state-wide “Gunotsav” (academic scrutiny exercise) with a surprise visit to a primary school in Kheda district, an official statement said.
He spent an hour moving from one classroom to another at the school in Kanijvanta village, talking to students, teachers and guardians. …. Source : Modi visits village school, launches academic scrutiny.
College to celebrate Dilip Kumar birthday
MUMBAI – The G.N. Khalsa College here will Saturday celebrate the 88th birthday of veteran actor Dilip Kumar, one of its oldest students.
On Saturday, students will donate 88 bottles of blood. A college hall will be named after the actor, college principal Ajit Singh told IANS.
The actor will not be present at the … Read more >>.
IGNOU centre at Tihar gets quality certificate
NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) study centre at Tihar Jail here has received a certificate of quality from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), an official said Thursday.
Tihar Jail has study centres of IGNOU and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) inside its premises, where respectively 2,640 and 1,900 … Read more : IGNOU centre at Tihar gets quality certificate.
IGNOU launches anti-human trafficking course
NEW DELHI – A certificate course in anti-human trafficking was launched by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in partnership with the home ministry Friday, an official said.
The course is aimed at accelerating the process of sensitisation, awareness and training of law enforcement officials and other stake-holders like prosecutors, government departments and NGOs.
…. Source : IGNOU launches anti-human trafficking course.
Delhi civic corporation to track school dropouts
NEW DELHI – The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will do a door-to-door survey in the city to track the school dropouts here.
About 14,000 municipal teachers will be deployed by the civic agency and the survey will be conducted in 181 municipal wards Saturday and Sunday.
“In the survey, the teachers will find out …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner is Liu Xiaobo
OSLO, NORWAY (GaeaTimes.com) — First time in 74 years of Nobel history that the award was not handed over to the winner! Shocked? You should be.
The winner of this year’s Noble peace award was none other than imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who could not collect the prestigious award that worth $1.4 million.
So, the … Read more : Nobel Peace Prize Winner is Liu Xiaobo.
Train tribal students in leadership, says president
RANCHI – The tribal students should be trained and taught constructive leadership qualities, President Pratibha Patil said here Friday.
She laid stress on improving the leadership qualities of tribal students while addressing the silver jubilee convocation of the Ranchi University.
“In Jharkhand, students can work voluntarily on projects relating to community education and welfare. With … Read more : Train tribal students in leadership, says president.
Youths share innovative ideas at Ideas for India Challenge
NEW DELHI – A web-based solution to health and education problems in rural areas, subsidies for encouraging CFL lamps’ use at home, and a GPS connected transport system were some of the ideas that came forth at the ITC Classmate Ideas for India Challenge – all from students.
Eleven finalists, 10 from various zones of … Read more »»».
Maulana Azad varsity to open satellite campus in Srinagar
SRINAGAR – The Maulana Azad National Urdu University will open its satellite campus in Srinagar and start two womens polytechnic colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, a top official said here Monday.
University vice chancellor Professor Muhammad Mian said the varsity would offer post-graduate courses in commerce, political science, and Islamic studies.
We would offer masters …. Original article : Maulana Azad varsity to open satellite campus in Srinagar.
Now, pigs teach tiny tots to behave in British school
LONDON – Two pigs are now teaching four-year-old pupils at a school in Britain to behave well and a pleased head teacher said: “It sounds bizarre but it’s working brilliantly.”
The miniature pigs – Charlie and Lola – are permitted to live in the classroom. They run around between the childrens desks or lie down [..] Read the original article: here.
India Post to print best tiger stamps by students
NEW DELHI – Three thousand schoolchildren took part in a Save the Tiger stamp designing competition here Sunday. The six best designs will be issued as India Post stamps on Children’s Day, Nov 14, next year.
The competition set the mood for the larger world philatelic exhibition, Indipex 2011, by the India Post next year, …. Read the original article : India Post to print best tiger stamps by students.
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.
British visa rules to affect 20,000 Chinese
BEIJING – Around 20,000 Chinese students may be forced to leave Britain if new proposals to tighten British visa policies come into effect next year, a media report said Wednesday.
The British Home Office intends to tighten visa regulations for international students to reduce the country’s annual migration and cope with high domestic unemployment. The …. Source : British visa rules to affect 20,000 Chinese.
Chinese checkers: Mandarin teachers in short supply in India
NEW DELHI – Growing economic and cultural ties with China may have spurred a demand for Mandarin but experts say strict visa norms are preventing teachers of the language in China from coming to India, affecting the quality of instruction.
This even as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has plans to introduce Mandarin …. Source article : Chinese checkers: Mandarin teachers in short supply in India.
Apex court questions states over deemed varsities
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notice to all the states asking them how they would accommodate students of 44 private deemed universities if these were to be derecognised.
The apex court bench of Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice Deepak Verma said this while hearing a public interest litigation by Viplav Sharma who … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apex court questions states over deemed varsities.
Parents await Delhi’s new nursery admission system
NEW DELHI – The Delhi government’s decision to balance both the point and lottery systems in the new nursery admission guidelines that are likely to be announced Wednesday, has drawn a mixed response from parents in the capital.
“The new guidelines should be just and based on a rationale. The lottery system was totally random, …. Read the original article : Parents await Delhi’s new nursery admission system.
Panel to monitor right to education law implementation
NEW DELHI – As the government prepares to implement the right to education law from 2011, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Tuesday announced setting up a committee to monitor quality.
We are setting up a committee which can set the guidelines for quality of education under the law, said Kiran … Read more : Panel to monitor right to education law implementation.
Students shiver as winter schooling begins in Kashmir
SRINAGAR – Winter schooling has started in nearly 650 schools of Kashmir Valley, but the lack of heating arrangements in these institutions is worrying parents as most students are shivering their way through the classes.
“It was very nice to go to school, but despite wearing a ‘pheran’ (tweed overgarment worn by locals to ward … Read more »»».
Aviation fuel prices raised 3.6 percent
NEW DELHI – State-owned oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Wednesday raised aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by 3.6 percent, taking them up by Rs.1,636.58 a kilolitre to Rs.46,876.58 in the national capital.
The new rates would be applicable from Thursday. The hike comes against the backdrop of a decision taken by the three …. Original source : Aviation fuel prices raised 3.6 percent.
Delhi schools to set nursery admission criteria, parents jittery (Second lead)
NEW DELHI – Heeding to pressure from schools, the Delhi government Wednesday allowed them to set the criteria for nursery admissions but said they must reserve a quarter of their seats for poor families. Parents, however, feared the freedom will be misused.
Announcing the guidelines, Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said 25 percent of nursery … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi schools to set nursery admission criteria, parents jittery (Second lead).
India-China friends forever: Wen Jiabao
NEW DELHI – “India-China friends forever” was the message sent out by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao when he visited the Tagore International School here Wednesday to interact with its students.
Wen who arrived here Wednesday on a three-day visit, interacted with nearly 50 students of of the school during a talk on Mandarin, Chinese … Read more : India-China friends forever: Wen Jiabao.
Delhi schools free to formulate nursery admissions criteria
NEW DELHI – The Delhi government Wednesday left schools free to devise their own criteria for nursery admissions but said they must reserve a quarter of the seats for poor families.
Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely announced the guidelines.
He said 25 percent of nursery seats will have to be kept aside for children … Read more >>>.
Chinese premier Wen visits Delhi school
NEW DELHI – Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived at the Tagore International School here Wednesday afternoon to interact with students and talk on Mandarin, Chinese culture and calligraphy.
The premier, who arrived on a three day visit to India earlier in the day, received a warm welcome by the students and teachers here.
…. Original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese premier Wen visits Delhi school.
1,200 Delhi schools lack fire safety measures
NEW DELHI – As many as 1,200 schools in the national capital, including some top privately run institutions, are flouting fire safety norms, a right to information (RTI) query has revealed.
While many government schools do not have basic fire-fighting equipment, many private schools have not bothered to get their facilities certified from the fire …. Read the original article : 1,200 Delhi schools lack fire safety measures.
Delhi nursery admissions to balance point, lottery systems
NEW DELHI – Delhi government has formulated guidelines for nursery admissions and it will be a balance of both the point and lottery systems, an official said Wednesday.
“The admission guidelines for unaided public schools will be announced Wednesday evening as it has been formulated. The government has tried to balance both the point and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi nursery admissions to balance point, lottery systems.
Punjab students hail Australian visa review
CHANDIGARH – Students aspiring to study in Australia and overseas education consultants in Punjab Thursday hailed the proposed relaxations announced by the Australian government in the student visa norms.
“The new rules, when they are implemented, will cover 38 different countries, including India. They have upgraded India as a lesser risk country. Now Indian students …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Punjab students hail Australian visa review.
China welcomes introduction of Mandarin in schools
NEW DELHI – Welcoming India’s decision to introduce Mandarin studies in schools, China Thursday offered its help in implementing the programme.
China will offer support for training Chinese language teachers and providing Chinese language training materials, said a joint communique issued by the two countries during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s India visit.
The Central Board …. Source article on Gaea Times at : China welcomes introduction of Mandarin in schools.
A university to teach how to laugh your way through life!
BANGALORE – Imagine a campus where you learn how to laugh instead of mugging up textbooks, where you are trained to accumulate health instead of wealth, where you don’t lose sleep over exams and instead get cured of insomnia. A ‘university’ like that will soon be a reality on Bangalore’s outskirts!
The city, which … Read : A university to teach how to laugh your way through life!.
China asks teachers not to accept holiday gifts
BEIJING – China has warned schools and teachers not to accept any gift or bribe or “misuse” public money during the coming New Year holiday season, a media report said Saturday.
The ministry of education has issued a circular saying teachers have been banned from accepting money, securities and other costly gifts from students and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China asks teachers not to accept holiday gifts.
Notice issued over nursery admission guidelines
NEW DELHI – The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) Friday issued notice to the Delhi government over the nursery admission guidelines, saying they were violative of the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
“The commission issued notice to the principal secretary, education, Delhi government to re-examine the order on … Original article on : Notice issued over nursery admission guidelines.
Campus violence should stop: Buddhadeb
KOLKATA – Days after a student was killed in clashes at a college in Howrah district, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said Sunday that campus violence is unacceptable and should stop immediately.
“A student lost his life in campus violence. Another student suffered a severe eye injury. These kinds of incidents are totally unacceptable. … Read : Campus violence should stop: Buddhadeb.
Students get teacher’s body at first dissection
LONDON – It was their first dissection, but students at one of Sweden’s top medical schools were faced with a familiar sight in the classroom – the body on the table belonged to their late teacher.
“The first autopsy is really, really emotional, and we autopsied someone we knew,” one of the shocked students …. Read the original article : Students get teacher’s body at first dissection.
India is favourite destination of Canadian varsities
TORONTO – India is back on the radar of Canadian universities and colleges which are looking to ramp up enrolment of Indian students, says the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).
According to AUCC president Paul Davidson, who led a huge educational mission to India last month, India is now becoming the favourite …. Source : Gaea News Network.
‘Hostel’, a film on horrors of ragging
MUMBAI – Horrific stories of ragging, especially of a student who was made to strip and dance naked every night, and even raped by his seniors, filled “Sarkar” writer Manish Gupta with rage. It has now taken the form of his debut film “Hostel”, which shows the extent to which ragging can affect an individual’s … Read more >>>.
UAE to set up aerospace research centre
Abu Dhabi, Dec 18 (IANS/WAM) The UAE plans to set up an Aerospace Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with global academic and industrial institutions, it was announced Saturday.
The Khalifa University and Mubadala Aerospace have signed an MoU to set up the centre at the university’s campus here. … Read : UAE to set up aerospace research centre.
Now, a UAE institute to teach good business ethics
Abu Dhabi, Dec 18 (IANS/WAM) An Islamic institute to help organisations inculcate good business ethics is being envisaged here, it was announced Saturday.
In this endeavour, the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) have signed an MoU to create the region’s first Institute of Islamic Economics and Ethics.
…. Original article : Now, a UAE institute to teach good business ethics.
Inter-school painting contest winners get UN awards
NEW DELHI – Winners of an inter-school painting competition, which aimed at promoting awareness of hunger and malnutrition issues among the youth, were awarded by the UN in the capital Saturday.
Hosted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), hundreds of students from 18 schools in the National Capital Region — comprising Delhi and …. Original article : Inter-school painting contest winners get UN awards.
Seven kids burnt in face for chatting in class
BEIJING – Seven kids were burnt in the face using an iron by a teacher because they didn’t listen to her and chatted during class at a kindergarten in east China’s Jiangsu province, a media report said.
The teacher, a single woman surnamed Yi, would have hurt more children Dec 14 in Xinghua city if … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Seven kids burnt in face for chatting in class.
PM stresses on food security, education
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that his government was determined to formulate a national food security act to ensure that no citizen goes hungry and also stressed on implementing the Right To Education (RTE) Act.
“We want that no citizen of our country must sleep hungry. We are determined about the … Read more »»».
Working with states to implement education act: PM
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday called for cooperation between the states and the central government for implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which provides for free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14.
Working together with the states, the Centre will make full efforts to implement the Right to Education … Read : Working with states to implement education act: PM.
Is campus violence making a comeback in Bengal?
KOLKATA – Is West Bengal rewinding to the anarchic days of student politics of the 1970s?
This is a question troubling people of the state with the latest incident of last Thursday when a second year student, Swapan Kole, was killed and 10 students were seriously injured in two separate clashes in the state between … Read more >>>.
‘Austerity’ named word of the year in US
LOS ANGELES – US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named “Austerity” as the word of the year Monday, reflecting the cost-cutting ethos that has gripped the US economy and culture.
“‘Austerity’ clearly resonates with many people,” said Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster, who monitors online dictionary searches. “We often hear it used in the context … Read more : ‘Austerity’ named word of the year in US.
State universities need more funds: Ansari
KOLKATA – Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari Monday said that higher education cannot improve in India unless state universities are able to obtain more funds, create new infrastructure and enrich their existing academic programmes.
Higher education cannot improve in India unless state universities, which are the backbone and represent the bulk of enrolment, are able … Read more : State universities need more funds: Ansari.
IAF-IGNOU educational accord to benefit 100,000 airmen
NEW DELHI – The Indian Air Force (IAF) Monday signed an agreement with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a project to enable around 100,000 serving airmen to complete the bachelor’s degree in any stream, including arts, science, business and music.
According to the IGNOU-IAF project, called Akashdeep, the existing airmen training institutes … Read more >>.
Jamia professor gets young scientist award
NEW DELHI – A biotechnology professor at the Jamia Milia University has won the first prize in the young scientists award category in the third International Conference on Parthenium-2010 (ICP-2010), a statement said Monday.
Winner Mohammad Irfan Qureshi presented a paper in the field of plant molecular biology titled ‘Introducing the Weedomics: Understanding the Tolerance …. Original article : Jamia professor gets young scientist award.
Australian teacher tells kids to ‘f- off and go home’
SYDNEY – A teacher in Australia, who was under scrutiny for snapping a girl student’s bra strap, told students to “f— off and go home”, a tribunal has heard.
Former Queensland state school physical education teacher David Doherty, 49, was also under scrutiny for joking about a boy’s sexuality, the Brisbane Times reported Monday.
The …. Read the original article : Australian teacher tells kids to ‘f— off and go home’.
Aligarh varsity promises union polls, students end stir
ALIGARH – Students of the Aligarh Muslim University ended their 78-day long agitation late Sunday after the vice-chancellor gave them an assurance that students union polls would be held in January.
“In a meeting between 14 students and the university administration…it was resolved that election process of the AMU Students’ Union will be …. Source : Aligarh varsity promises union polls, students end stir.
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s 91st Birthday Observed In Chennai
CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It is the 91st birth anniversary of one of the most renowned mathematician of the nation, Srinivasa Ramanujan as the whole nation thrives itself to pay homage to the genius.
Professor R Sivaraman, founder of Pie Mathematics Association, is all set to deliver a lecture to his students regarding the great man, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Srinivasa Ramanujan’s 91st Birthday Observed In Chennai.
Protests rise against winter schools as Kashmir Valley shivers
SRINAGAR – The relentless cold wave and sub-zero temperatures have left thousands of students in the Kashmir Valley literally shivering in their classrooms, with protests rising against the government’s decision to keep schools open during the winter.
The minimum temperature plunged to minus 5.4 degree Celsius in Srinagar Wednesday and the meteorological department has warned … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Protests rise against winter schools as Kashmir Valley shivers.
Panjab University to hold ‘Job Fair 2011???
CHANDIGARH – The Panjab University will organise a mega job-fest ‘Job Fair 2011′ here for students of all 75 teaching and research departments in March 2011, it was announced here Tuesday.
According to officials, besides the 10,000-odd students passing out from the university in 2011, all other students are eligible to participate in the job-fest.
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Over 10,000 violations of Right to Education in Delhi
NEW DELHI – Just nine months after the Right to Education (RTE) Act was implemented in India, promising free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6-14, over 10,000 cases of violation have been registered by a child rights body in the capital.
Some children were denied admission to school, some …. Source : Over 10,000 violations of Right to Education in Delhi.
45,000 Kerala students to be trained in IT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Kerala government’s IT@School Project starting next week for six days will impart customised information technoloy training to 45,000 school students.
IT@School, which is the technology arm of the general education department of the Kerala government, was set up for empowering schools with latest information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled education, besides implementing e-governance … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 45,000 Kerala students to be trained in IT.
Bengal governor calls for action to end campus violence
KOLKATA – West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Wednesday said some action needs to be taken to end the growing incidents of campus violence in the state.
“I had a discussion with Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in this regard this Tuesday. Both of us have agreed that violence has to be end or it has to … Read more : Bengal governor calls for action to end campus violence.
AnimGraphix launches 3D educational tool
HYDERABAD – AnimGraphix New Media Wednesday launched an integrated electronic device 3D EduMagic aimed at instructing pre-school students through interactive classroom videos.
The company’s managing director Chandra Bhushan said the product provided an enjoyable 3D multimedia curriculum and was meant for developing cognitive, social, emotional and intellectual skills of the children.
The product comes … Read : AnimGraphix launches 3D educational tool.
A madrassa starts yoga, propagates communal harmony
KARARI – Shortly after reciting ‘Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim’ from the Holy Quran, hundreds of students at a madrassa here fall in line for their first lesson of the day – yoga taught by a Hindu teacher.
Imdadul-Jamia-Uloom Madrassa in Karari town in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district has introduced yoga lessons for its 600-odd students.
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Textbooks printed in India cost less: Bangladeshi official
DHAKA – Printing of Bangladeshi school textbooks in India cost nearly half of the expense incurred on printing these at home, an official said.
The cost of a book printed abroad was Tk23 ($0.32) whereas the government had to spend Tk44 for a book printed in Bangladesh last year. But the quality of the books … Original source on Gaea Times at : Textbooks printed in India cost less: Bangladeshi official.
India promotes entrepreneurial skills in developing world
NOIDA – When Fatima Alvarado saw the advertisement in a local newspaper in Costa Rica, she was excited. India was beckoning for a course in human resource development and entrepreneurship training and she had to apply fast. But before that she needed to convince her boss at the multinational company.
The boss’s nod was not … Original source on Gaea Times at : India promotes entrepreneurial skills in developing world.
Bitter cold forces review of Kashmir winter school
SRINAGAR – The bitter cold in the Kashmir Valley has forced authorities to mull closing the winter schooling that was started to make up for the classes lost during the months of unrest here earlier this year.
“It has almost been decided to close down the schools in the valley from January 1 as the …. Source article : Bitter cold forces review of Kashmir winter school.
Congress leader demands appointment of Muslim academicians in varsities
BHOPAL – The chairman of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committees minority department Friday alleged that there has been deliberate negligence in the selection of teaching faculty from the Muslim community in state universities during the last five years.
Haji Mohammad Haroon Friday submitted a memorandum in this regard to Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur, who is …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Congress leader demands appointment of Muslim academicians in varsities.
Jamia to host Inter-University hockey
NEW DELHI – Jamia Millia Islamia is going to host the Inter University Men’s Hockey Tournament (North Zone) Dec 28-Jan 4. Twenty-seven universities will participate.
The teams have been divided into four pools and 29 matches will be played amongst them. Of these, 23 will be played in the knockout stage and six at the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Jamia to host Inter-University hockey.
In India, a school for democracies world over
NEW DELHI – They come every year from many countries to learn how the world’s largest democracy works, at a little known school in the Indian parliament that came up five years ago.
The latest bunch of 46 officials from 26 countries who attended the school have gone back impressed. The month-long 26th edition of … Read : In India, a school for democracies world over.
Bhagavad Gita studied by Hindus and Muslims in this school
LUCKNOW – Schools across the country may have modified textbooks over the decades, but an institution in Lucknow has persisted with the Bhagavad Gita as a moral science textbook for the last 75 years. Hindu as well as Muslim students have to study it.
Besides being the “prescribed book” for the moral science subject, the …. Source : Bhagavad Gita studied by Hindus and Muslims in this school.
IGNOU starts online training programme for teachers
NEW DELHI – The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started an online capacity development programme for teachers covering topics like evaluation of assignments, development of study skills and usage of new technologies for student support.
The programme is called the Academic Counsellor’s Training-Online (ACT-Online).
“Grounded both in theory and practice of Open Distance … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IGNOU starts online training programme for teachers.
Gujarat to focus on education in a big way: Modi
AHMEDABAD – After making Gujarat “investor-friendly”, the government’s focus would now be on developing the state’s education sector from the primary to the professional level, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Monday.
“While the state has achieved investor-friendly status, education is it’s next primary field of concern. The state had nine universities in 2000 and … Read more »»».
Haryana to introduce computer education in state colleges
CHANDIGARH – All government colleges in Haryana will run computer education courses to prepare youth from the state for the information technology (IT) industry, a senior official of the states higher education department said Wednesday.
Haryanas Department of Higher Education has planned to introduce computer education in 67 government colleges of the state to provide … Read : Haryana to introduce computer education in state colleges.
Cold wave shuts schools in Noida
NOIDA – In view of the harsh winter, the authorities have decided to shut all schools in Noida and Greater Noida till Jan 2, 2011, an official said.
We have decided to close all schools for the time being, Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Deepak Agarwal said. North India has been shivering under …. Read the original article : Cold wave shuts schools in Noida.
Students break fast after Mamata’s promise
KOLKATA – Ten students Tuesday broke their fortnight-long fast after Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee assured them that their demand to include the word madrasa in the name of Aliah University here will be fulfilled if her party comes to power in West Bengal.
The Pashimbanga Madrasa Students union has been demanding the inclusion of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Students break fast after Mamata’s promise.
Lucknow University enrolls country’s youngest matriculate
LUCKNOW – ‘Wonder Kid’ Sushma Verma, who holds the distinction of being the country’s youngest matriculate at the age of seven, will now pursue her graduation from Lucknow University at the age of 10.
University authorities Tuesday approved the application moved by Verma’s parents a few months ago for enrolling their daughter in a science …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Lucknow University enrolls country’s youngest matriculate.
Why unsafe Delhi schools not demolished, asks rights body
NEW DELHI – The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has issued a notice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), asking why there is a delay in demolition of 35 MCD school buildings that have been declared unsafe.
This, the commission said, was a violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Why unsafe Delhi schools not demolished, asks rights body.
Snow shuts down high schools in Kashmir
JAMMU – The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday announced the closure of all high and higher secondary schools in the Kashmir Valley, reversing its own decision of keeping these educational institutions open during winters.
“All high and higher secondary schools in Kashmir Valley have been closed till further orders,” an official spokesperson said.
The government … Original article on : Snow shuts down high schools in Kashmir.
Five Kerala schools get infotech upgrade
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Five government schools in Kerala have been designated as “smart schools” and will receive Rs.1.25 crore each to install multimedia projectors, wireless internet and other infrastructure, an official said Wednesday.
Called the “ICT in Schools Scheme”, the project is an initiative of IT@School, the technology arm of the general education department of the …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Seats in technical education to be increased
NEW DELHI – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Thursday announced revised norms for All India Council for Technical Education to increase the seats in technical education.
The ministry also made it mandatory for technical institutions to reserve 5 percent seats for the weaker sections of society.
The aim is to increase the …. Read the original article : Seats in technical education to be increased.
Vice chancellors appointed for two Maharashtra varsities
MUMBAI – Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Thursday appointed new vice chancellors for the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth in Ahmednagar district and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad district, a statement said.
Dr. Tukaram A. More, the former director of Indian Institute of Vegetable Research in Varanasi was appointed the vice chancellor of Mahatma Phule … Original article on : Vice chancellors appointed for two Maharashtra varsities.
Sibal announces additional 200,000 engineering seats
NEW DELHI – In a pleasant surprise for students, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal Thursday announced an increase of almost 200,000 seats in engineering courses in India.
As part of reforms in All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) norms, the minister also announced additional 80,000 seats in management and 2,200 seats in architecture … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sibal announces additional 200,000 engineering seats.