Monday, April 30, 2012

Building Blocks

Building Blocks


Building Blocks

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:51 PM PDT

From West Bengal and Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh to Orissa, the Maoist-dominated regions are making the headlines.


Genuine students are welcome

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:46 PM PDT

Sam Murray, Regional Communications Manager, UK Border Agency (UKBA), South Asia, on the recent changes in the post-study work visas for international students in the UK


Skills is the future

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:32 PM PDT

As Indian employers compete with the best in the world, they will increasingly demand the best-trained personnel.


'Indian students contribute to the British student experience'

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:22 PM PDT

It is a shame that by putting in place complex visa regulations, we have created the 'perception' that the UK is not open to international students, says Jo Beall, director of education and society at the British Council, UK. She talks to Tirna Ray


A class in integrity

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:18 PM PDT

Summer School of Integrity by the Lithuania chapter of Transparency International (TI) has introduced a short-term course on anti-corruption training for the third consecutive year.


'Indian students contribute to the British student experience'

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 06:36 PM PDT

Jo Beall, director of education and society at the British Council, tells Tirna Ray, UK is not just welcoming, but enthusiastic in hosting Indian students


Genuine students are welcome

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 06:34 PM PDT

You have probably heard that we have made changes to the rules for those wishing to study in the UK. The changes are designed to ensure that those coming as students do so primarily to study and not to work.


Free coaching on campus

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 05:45 PM PDT

JNU Student's Union is offering free coaching classes for students from economically weaker sections, appearing for the university's entrance tests.


New scholarships

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 05:42 PM PDT

The full-tuition and fee-waivers are merit-based scholarships that will cover a student's full academic tuition fees and hostel fees for two years. However, it does not cover the admission fee or the refundable security deposit.


Building blocks

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:59 PM PDT

While the Right to Education Act (RTE) mandates that every child has the fundamental right to free and compulsory elementary education in India, how do you ensure education for children in difficult circumstances?


Skills is the future

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:57 PM PDT

With a young population and government's focus on skills development, India has the potential to become a leader in vocational education, writes Rajat Khawas


Rights of children with disabilities

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:56 PM PDT

The Right to Education Act (amendment ) Bill passed recently in the Rajya Sabha to widen the beneficiary net for children with disabilities is a retrogressive step since it defeats the very purpose of the Act, which is to promote social inclusion in elementary schools.


Pulse of Indian economy

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:50 PM PDT

From foreign direct investment (FDI) to a demographic dividend, globally India has been the talking point in view of its rapidly growing economy. However, the Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's revised outlook on India's long-term sovereign rating to 'negative' from 'stable' could adversely affect the way foreign investors view India.


Log on to a smooth application process

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:47 PM PDT

Delhi University will introduce a centralised online pre-registration system for admissions in the new academic year. Vatsala Shrangi reports


Common curriculum

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Ignou is making efforts to have a common curriculum for all the open universities (OU) in the country. The move has been made to meet the national agenda set by MHRD to have quality education, while pushing the gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education.


Students learning the ropes of social activism this summer

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 02:45 PM PDT

A group of over 20 students from various schools in Old City are all set to meet C V Anand, additional commissioner of police (traffic), on Monday and discuss issues relating to traffic in Charminar area as a part of a summer social activism programme.


BJP MPs to hold protest demanding university in Motihari

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 04:57 AM PDT

Stepping up pressure on the Centre for establishment of the proposed central university of Bihar at Motihari, BJP MPs from the state today said they would hold a protest rally here tomorrow and claimed support of leaders from across the political spectrum.


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