education-newsFoundation stone of Sanskriti school laid in Lucknow
Lucknow, Feb 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday laid the foundation stone of the Sanskriti school to be built in the state capital, on the lines of the acclaimed
Kolkata school children to get glimpse of Japan
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The Japanese consulate here will display audio-visuals of the nation's traditions for the students of a school in West Bengal Thursday to generate awareness about the East
Bengal SSC candidates stage sit-in over non-appointment
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Around 1,000 students who were empanelled after clearing the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) examination, participated in a sit-in demonstration here Monday
Sahitya Akademi opens bookshop at Delhi Metro station
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Sahitya Akademi set up its first bookshop on the Delhi Metro rail circuit at the Kashmere Gate station, a statement said Sunday.A joint initiative by the Delhi Metro
Haryana to Launch IT Mass Literacy Scheme
Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) To achieve the goal of 'Digital Haryana' and keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies, the Haryana government will launch an Information Technology (IT) mass literacy
Study Cows for Bio-Reactor Properties
Panaji, Feb 6 (IANS) Cows should be studied for their bio-reactor properties and India should invest in cow-science based agriculture and health system for better future, Padma Bhushan Vijay
Guide students to achieve academic brilliance: President to VCs
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday told vice chancellors of central universities that they must act as "gurus" and guide scholars and students to achieve the highest
University of Hyderabad gets best Varsity Award
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the visitor's award for best varsity to the University of Hyderabad for its high standards in academic excellence, a release said
Tamil Nadu Law College Shut following Students Protests
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College here was Thursday closed for seven days following protests by the students against shifting the college, the Tamil Nadu government
Implement Choice-Based Credits, President urges Varsities
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday urged universities to consider implementing the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as it would ensure seamless mobility of students
Central Varsities need lead Education Transformation: President
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said central universities had the responsibility to lead the "transformative processes" of India's higher education system.Speaking at a
Irani asks NCERT to Prepare Book on Martyrs
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Smriti irani Tuesday directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to compile a book on martyrs, who have
Strike Renders Visva-Bharati Non-Functional, Varsity appeals for normalcy
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) Amid a strike by a section of students, teachers and staff to protest the repeal of reservation system for internal students, West Bengal's Visva-Bharati University Tuesday
Professor thrashed inside Bengal college
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) A college professor in West Bengal was thrashed inside the premises more than once by students allegedly owing allegiance to the Trinamool Congress Tuesday for a Facebook
Why the Hindi belt must embrace English
Today, most people are aware that English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Moreover, English is no longer a foreign language in the strictest sense. Having the
SC Notice on plea for Compulsory Moral Science in Schools
New Delhi, Feb. Feb 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government on a plea seeking teaching of moral science as a compulsory subject in the syllabus from first
Diabetes Drug may up Cancer Risk in Smokers (Lead)
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Depending on their smoking history, a drug may have contrary effects on people suffering from diabetes - reducing lung cancer risk among nonsmokers and increasing the risk
Helpline opens Sunday to beat Board Exam Blues
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) An NGO entered its 17th year of providing counselling to students ahead of the CBSE examinations beginning March 2 this year by starting its helpline Sunday.The Pre-exam
Where is West Bengal's Education System Headed? (News Analysis)
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Frequent campus violence, mass copying, irregularities in admission procedures, frequent student protests over trivial matters are plaguing West Bengal's once-reputed
CBSE Pre-Exam Counselling to begin Feb 2
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) Friday said it will provide pre-examination psychological counselling to students and parents from Feb 2.In its 18th year,
