Education News – Newsletter for January 23, 2011

Afghan students promise to return to Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Nearly 60 Afghan students who fled a Cuttack university after a clash with locals have pledged to return to Orissa only if they can stay here. The authorities have accepted the condition.

The students of Ravenshaw University at Cuttack, 26 km from here, quit Orissa after a clash with local students Jan 13 … Original article on : Afghan students promise to return to Orissa.

Doctorate holder in China sells thesis to pay loan

SHANGHAI – A PhD holder in Shanghai has opened an online store to sell his thesis to pay for his mortgage.

The 30-year-old PhD holder, a full-time company employee, said he was using his “academic gift” to write essays for others in his spare time.
He earns 10,000 yuan ($1,500) to 20,000 yuan for each … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Doctorate holder in China sells thesis to pay loan.