Education News

Gandhian studies catching on at Panjab University

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:52:03 GMT

Not many years ago it was a university department that students applied to only to avail themselves of hostel accommodation and library facilities.

IGNOU starts learning revolution through 100 community colleges

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:34:07 GMT

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Saturday started 100 community colleges to bring a "learning revolution" among under-privileged students across the country.

Andhra panel proposes upper fee limit for private schools

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:52:33 GMT

Andhra Pradesh is now mulling fixing an upper limit on the fees charged by private schools.

IGNOU to start 100 community colleges for have-nots

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:23:27 GMT

In a unique initiative, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will start 100 community colleges to educate underprivileged students using the unutilised capacities of educational institutions across the country.

India to pay $239 mn to build South Asian varsity

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:47:43 GMT

The government on Thursday approved payment of $239.

PU to form committees to curb ragging

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:26:02 GMT

In order to curb incidents of ragging, the Panjab University (PU) today announced various steps, including forming of committees on the campus from the next academic session.

Over 275,000 schools opened under flagship scheme: Economic Survey

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:13:07 GMT

India opened 276,903 new schools and appointed 966,000 teachers as part of its flagship Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme, the Economic Survey for 2008-09 revealed today.

Uttar Pradesh schools to check corporal punishment

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:03 GMT

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed schools to keep a complaint box in which students and parents can put in their grievances regarding corporal punishment, officials said today.

Faculty reservation in IITs is a fact: Kapil Sibal

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:54:52 GMT

Clearing all speculation on faculty reservation in Indian institutes of technology (IITs), Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal today said quota in faculty recruitment at the IITs was a fact and these institutions "have to work with it".

'Most private colleges are money-spinning factories'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:19:48 GMT

The proposed oversight body for higher education is a "welcome development", says Pushpa Bhargava, former vice-chairman of the Knowledge Commission.

Manipal group enters Nepal's school sector

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:31:19 GMT

After the Manipal Education and Medical Group and global online tutoring company TutorVista came together last year to launch Manipal K-12 Education that aims to provide technology supports to schools, the venture is now poised to enter Nepal's education sector in a big way.

Students rush as DU announces second cut off list

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:12 GMT

Students rushed through college corridors and around the Delhi University campus today morning as the varsity announced its second cut off list.

Chhattisgarh vows zero-tolerance against ragging

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:07:11 GMT

Chhattisgarh will adopt a zero-tolerance policy against ragging and will even cancel affiliation of the education institute where any such incident is reported, Governor E.

Punjab on top in school infrastructure category

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:23:51 GMT

Adding another feather to its cap, Punjab has emerged a leading state in the country in providing best infrastructure and facilities to primary and upper primary schools.

A dropout herself, she sends village children to school

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:47:17 GMT

Her day begins on an unusual note.