A female medical student in Pakistan has accused a male teacher of "slapping" and "kicking" her for wearing a veil in the classroom, a leading Pakistani daily reported.


Pakistani student alleges harrassment for wearing veil


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A Harvard student was charged with making false bomb threats to the university that led to the evacuation of four campus buildings earlier this week, US prosecutors said Tuesday.


Harvard student charged over bomb hoax


A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Tuesday's trade flat, a day ahead of the crucial Reserve Bank of India (RBI) meet to review the mid-quarter financial policy of the country.


Sensex closes flat; bank stocks plunge


The eastern metropolis is hosting music scholars from seven countries along with international musicians as part of Rabindra Bharati University's celebrations to mark the centenary of poet Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel prize.


International seminar to mark Tagore's Nobel centenary


A group of 25 students from Jammu and Kashmir interacted with state Governor N.N. Vohra Monday after returning from an educational tour organised by the Rashtriya Rifles under operation 'Sadhbhavana' (Harmony).


Jammu students meet governor after 'Sadhbhavana' tour


Government jobs in states with financial deficit like Jammu and Kashmir should be the last choice for educated, trained youth who should instead seek employment in private sector inside and outside the state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Sunday.


Government jobs must be last choice for Kashmiri youth: Omar


Minister of Human Resource Development M.M. Pallam Raju Saturday said there is immense need of public-private partnership to completely eradicate illiteracy from society.


Public-private partnership needed to remove illiteracy: Pallam Raju


A group of 23 students from Uri district of Jammu and Kashmir are on a four-day trip to Kolkata as part of a national integration tour organised by the army.


Kashmiri pupils on army-organised trip to Kolkata


Saudi Arabian authorities have issued notice to schools that expatriate students cannot be barred from sitting for examinations and their certificates cannot be blocked on the ground that their iqamas - residency permits for expatriate in Saudi Arabia - have expired.


Saudi schools to allow expat students with expired visas


India and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries should look to increase bilateral cooperation for poverty eradication and promote collaboration in areas such as education, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said.


India, LAC nations must cooperate more in education: Khurshid


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Saturday the homeless should not lose hope because the world is their home.


The entire world is our home: Dalai Lama


A final year student of the Institute of Law and Management Studies here in sector 40 was arrested and sent to judicial custody Saturday for allegedly thrashing a woman lecturer, police said.


Law student thrashes woman lecturer, in judicial custody


Ashwin Bhambri had trump cards, but they were not of WWF wrestlers with bulky bodies - they were of entrepreneurs and CEOs, their credentials and work history. Children could learn, through these, he says.


Head to Startup Weekend, for help with business ideas


The Best Teacher Awards for the year 2013-14, which recognise the contribution of Indian school teachers in Oman, would be presented here Thursday.


Indian teachers in Oman to be honoured


An Institute for Indian Studies Korea (IISK) was inaugurated here Wednesday to help South Koreans understand India better as the country becomes a major magnet for Korean businesses.


Institute for Indian studies set up in South Korea


Panjab University authorities Tuesday ordered formation of a committee to look into results and internal assessments of various examinations of a dental sciences institute after a girl student committed suicide after getting less marks.


PU orders exam probe after suicide by student


A young Muslim girl wearing hijab was attacked by a group of teenagers in Wantirna South, a suburb in Melbourne.


Muslim schoolgirl wearing hijab attacked in Australia


Authorities at Panjab University (PU) Sunday announced that the Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital would remain closed Monday following the death of a second year student.


PU dental institute to remain closed after student's suicide


National Conference (NC) leaders Friday demanded a probe into the medical professional entrance exam paper leak racket by a sitting judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.


NC leaders want HC judge to probe exam paper leak


A scheme to impart skills training to senior students has been launched in select government schools in Haryana and will be introduced in 19 states next year, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Friday.


Skill development programme to be launched in 19 states: Raju


The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to launch an 'online payment gateway' for applicants to pay examination fees online.

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