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IIT alumni oppose Yash Pal recommendationsThe alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology has strongly opposed the recommendations proposed by the committee headed by Yash Pal, which includes "enlarging IIT's character.''
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 07:10
AIMA, as a knowledge organisation
Rekha Sethi,who has recently taken over as Director General, All India Management Association(AIMA), talks to Surbhi Bhatia about her future plans for the association.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:55
Spare a thought for the environment
A serious concern for the conservation and improvement of our natural environment is tangible across the world.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:40
Multimedia in curriculum
Two students from Scindia School, Gwalior, were absorbed by a radio station immediately after their class XII exams.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:25
Pharma fortunes
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is touted by many as one of the largest of the developing world, and has also gained a reputation for producing high-quality, low-cost generic drugs.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:10
An english test to go anywhere
Contrary to popular belief, the TOEFL (or test of English as a foreign language) is taken by students applying to over 130 countries and not just the US.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 07:15
Belgrade university keen to tap Indian talent
With nearly 25% of Serbia?s population based in Belgrade, the University of Belgrade is the most important institution of higher education in the country.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 07:00
All schools closed due to heavy rains in Puducherry
All government run and privately managed schools remained closed in Puducherry for the second successive day today in view of heavy rains.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 06:45
A walk-in-exam option for students
In order to make exam patterns more flexible and learner-friendly, the Indira Gandhi National Open University is offering walk-in-exam options to students.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 06:30
Industry to evaluate PPP scope in higher education
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry will be organising a conference to evaluate the industry's role in education and to delve on the framework for teaching, research and governance in higher education.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 06:15
Consortium strengthens India's French connection
The Indo-French consortium of universties met recently in Shillong to deliberate on possible areas of collaboration.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 06:00
Indo-German science ties
A team of German science journalists is on a 10-day visit to India. The purpose of the visit is to familiarise themselves with the science and education system in India.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 05:45
An effort to tackle violence in schools
A new campaign has been launched to address the issue of corporal punishment and emotional abuse being inflicted upon students as punishment for their offences.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 05:30
No higher degree without having basic ones, says SC
In the age of the open university system of distance education where one can get a higher degree without having basic ones, this ruling from the Supreme Court has come as a dampner.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 21-Nov-2008 13:23
More questions, more marks in ?tough? CAT
For over 250,000 candidates from across the country seeking admission to the elite Indian Institutes of Management on Sunday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 17-Nov-2008 13:10
Let?s learn to teach
Education can radically transform society by getting individuals into the habit of learning, says Mata Samadarshini.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Nov-2008 01:12
India moves to set up South Asian University
In what has been described as the "largest visible sign of transformation of SAARC", the Indian government has approved the tabling of a bill in parliament to create a South Asian University
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 31-Oct-2008 19:11
Indian universities need quality boost for global ratings: Experts
India need to invest more in quality staff and research for its higher education institutions to make a mark worldwide, according to British higher education experts.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 31-Oct-2008 13:17
Science in the skies
Aerospace Engineering encompasses aeronautics and space science. It is one of the most exciting and consistently dynamic technical fields today.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 07:06
Ambitious 11th plan on higher education may remain a dream
When it comes to the implementation of the 11th plan projects, the scenario looks far from positive because the detailed project reports for many of the projects are yet to be finalised.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 06:51
Educating through art
It is an irony that despite India being a rich repository of art, there has been a lack of a conscious attempt to leverage art in the realm of teaching.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 06:36
?A reason to rejoice for Delhi?
With Delhi ranking second in elementary education, according to a study by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration, the Delhi govt has all the right reasons to rejoice.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 06:21
Exploring new ground
With the economy slowing down globally, several industries are feeling the impact. Experts, however, advise students to remain optimistic.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 06:06
Diwali bonanza for students of open learning
Nearly 24 students of the retail-marketing course offered by Campus of Open Learning have got the opportunity to work for 10 days with Pantaloon's retail outlets.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20-Oct-2008 05:51
TOI@Campus: Trek crazy
Scaling new heights, exploring the wild outdoors and testing their physical and mental stamina make these youngsters tick
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Oct-2008 07:15
TOI@Campus: Championing creativity
This second-year PGDM student of XIME, Bangalore, has just bagged the Best Student Research Paper at 20th annual convention organized by The Association of Indian Management Schools recently.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 14-Oct-2008 07:00
Towards greener pastures?
With technologies changing rapidly, and knowledge of global best practices being so easily accessible, the concept of green architecture is no longer just textbook knowledge.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 19:19
Robotics: Revolutionising the Workplace
In this modern-day corporate world where staff is expected to perform multiple roles with more speed, precision and agility, will robotics supersede employee strength and stage a mutiny?
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 19:04
Add-on courses for students of Pune university
The University of Pune, along with Global Talent Track, announced a programme offering college students add-on courses that will help them understand the requirements of industry and make them 'industry-ready' when they graduate.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 19:05
Culinary craft
The Food Industry offers career opportunities beyond cooking. Ekta Sharma Bhatnagar reveals the options available to you.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 18:50
Call to make Indian Legal Education Global
A consortium of Indian Law Schools is considering introducing changes towards a more international perspective. Surbhi Bhatia reports....
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 18:35
IIM entry - the battleground beckons
Ashish Dua, first year student, Post Graduate programme, IIM-Lucknow, elaborates on how the CAT exam is unique and how it calls for a different approach from candidates...
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 18:20
The right approach for General Studies
The nature of General Studies, a compulsory subject in the Civil Service Man Exams and the importance of referring to previous years' question papers....
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 18:05
American Indians were first to use tobacco
Tobacco was introduced in the court of Catherine de Medici in 1560 by Jean Nicot. The word nicotine was coined.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 04-Oct-2008 17:50
Now, IGNOU courses on mobiles, broadband
Students will soon be able to access IGNOU's content on mobiles and over broadband.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Sep-2008 01:08
St Bede's women's college closing down?
The country's oldest all-women's college - St Bede's - which opened in 1904, may just be starting its countdown to closure.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 13:05
Now, placement cell at JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University will soon have its very first placement cell.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 12:50
Spotting Calibre
The gifted child in a classroom, who is often ignored, needs to be identified and nurtured to hone his/her talent. Sakshi Khattar reports...
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 12:35
National Law School of Delhi opens at Dwarka
The National Law School (NLS), Delhi, has started its operation in Dwarka Sector 14. President Pratibha Devisingh Patil recently inaugurated the campus in the presence of chief minister Sheila Dikshit.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 12:20
Times School convocation
The Times Centre for Media Studies recently held a convocation ceremony for the fourth and fifth batch of students from the Times School of Journalism.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 12:05
Put your best foot forward
The footwear industry is a significant segment of the Indian leather industry. The outlook towards the footwear and leather industry in India is quite positive.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 11:50
Discovering new frontiers
Idiscoveri has recently been selected by Bhutan to support the country in creating its national curriculum framework. Ashish Rajpal, managing director, Idiscoveri, talks to Surbhi Bhatia about Idiscoveri?s new ventures...
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 11:35
British Council tips for govt schools
Government schools in the city are set to embrace English-speaking skills from the British themselves.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 11:20
DU launches placement cell
Delhi University finally launched its Central Placement Cell (CPC) for undergraduate students on Thursday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 11:05
Legal eagles set to leave nest
The first batch of legal eagles from Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar, are all set to test the waters of the marketplace as the campus readies for placements.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 24-Sep-2008 10:50
CATch it, if you can
You can improve your test score by doing a close analysis of your behavioural pattern during the duration of a test
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 15-Sep-2008 07:04