Education News – Newsletter for January 29, 2011

JNTU, Synopsis to launch new software design programme

HYDERABAD – Synopsys, the US-headquartered world leader in software designing, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) in Hyderabad Friday signed an agreement to establish microelectronics programme at the JNTU.

The programme is aimed at training local talent and providing highly skilled specialists that can address the complex design requirements of semiconductor industry companies, an official … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : JNTU, Synopsis to launch new software design programme.

Andhra seeks help for students stuck in US

HYDERABAD – With many students from Andhra Pradesh facing the possibility of being deported from the United States following the closure of Tri-Valley University, the state government Friday urged the Indian government to take up the issue with the US authorities.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has requested the ministry of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Andhra seeks help for students stuck in US.

Indian students of ’sham’ US varsity launch petition campaign

WASHINGTON – Facing the prospect of deportation following the closure of a “sham” university in California, hundreds of its Indian students have launched a campaign to seek help from the US authorities.

Indians, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, make up about 95 percent of students of Tri-Valley University in the Silicon Valley, which was shut …. Source  : Indian students of ’sham’ US varsity launch petition campaign.

After 33 years, it’s ‘homecoming’ for Nepal president

KOLKATA – It was a trip down the memory lane for Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav who on Friday returned to the city where he had taken his medical science lessons 33 years ago.

Attending the 177th Foundation Day of the Calcutta Medical College, from where he had obtained his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine …. Read the original article  : After 33 years, it’s ‘homecoming’ for Nepal president.

NCC strength to grow to 15 lakh: Prime Minister

NEW DELHI – The National Cadet Corps (NCC), India’s tri-services movement to groom school and college students into disciplined citizens, will grow in strength by two lakh and touch the 15-lakh mark soon, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Friday.

“I am very happy to inform you that in recognition of the good work done [..] Read the original article: here.

IBAB, IGNOU announce new masters course in science

NEW DELHI – In a new venture, the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) Friday announced it was collaborating with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a science discipline course.

The programme, masters in bioinformatics and biotechnology, will be a regular course the IBAB campus in Bangalore and students with bachelors degree … Read : IBAB, IGNOU announce new masters course in science.

Students’ strike hits medical college hospitals

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Normal functioning at the five medical college hospitals in Kerala continued to be hit for the fourth day Friday as post-graduate students have struck work, demanding a stipend hike and fee reduction.

The strike called by Kerala Medical Post Graduates’ Association turned more serious after the house surgeons also joined it Thursday.
In …. Read the original article  : here.