Dearth of PhDs: Mumbai university to focus more on research
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 16:56|0 Comments
MUMBAI: In order to boost research activities in the varsity and affiliated colleges, Mumbai University is trying out several measures. The commerce facility, in particular, has been clearing pending research proposals and conducting... Read Full Story »
CBSE students in Nashik prefer board exams over internal tests
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 16:56|0 Comments
NASHIK: The purpose of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)'s plan to make board exams optional in class X seems to be defeated in Nashik.
While in the last year, a big chunk of students from class X opted... Read Full Story »
Elite school students urge to promote Punjabi
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 16:55|0 Comments
JALANDHAR: Hundreds of students of elite schools, where they face virtual ban on speaking in their mother tongue, Punjabi, raised slogans and carried placards to promote Punjabi here on the occasion of International Mother Language Day... Read Full Story »
Haryana private schools to observe strike on Feb 24
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 12:09|0 Comments
HISAR: Around 10,000 private schools of Haryana will remain closed on February 24 in protest against the state government's directive to impart free education to 25% below poverty line (BPL) students.
"The... Read Full Story »
Against all odds
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 12:08|0 Comments
An economically weak background with few opportunities did not daunt Vandana (17), the daughter of a parking attendant at Nehru Place who dreams to become a teacher and is working towards fulfilling her dream.
She... Read Full Story »
Get on to the online mode
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 14:47|0 Comments
Yes, the influx of information and the volume of educational content that gets digitally archived daily are indeed overwhelming. But the sluggish pace of Internet penetration and IT deployment means that the access to the same is... Read Full Story »
Technology makes learning complete
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 14:47|0 Comments
Technology is ushering in a revolution in the field of education. Through audio-visual assisted classes to long distance video-conferencing, technology is helping education become more of a practical and innovative learning exercise... Read Full Story »
Managing crowds
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 14:47|0 Comments
With rapper Honey Singh performing at the Ramjas College grounds on the last day of the annual festival, there was chaos as about 30,000 students tried to make their way in, leading to a stampede-like situation at the entry point. A... Read Full Story »
Holiday mood boosts Indian travel and tourism industry
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 14:47|0 Comments
In the last few years, with a higher disposable income, the Indian middle class has been exploring a range of holiday destinations. This has boosted the Indian travel and tourism industry. In fact, both the World Travel and Tourism... Read Full Story »
Stand out
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 14:46|0 Comments
Entrance tests are like a sprint. It's about you and the track. Interviews are like playing golf. It's about you and the lay of the land. But, 'group discussion' is similar to an American soccer match. If you have the... Read Full Story »
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