Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has awarded scholarships to five Liberians to study for a Master's degree in engineering at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) for the next academic year, company spokesperson Rashika Kaul told IANS.


Jindal Steel awards five Liberians scholarships


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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is offering a year-long distance diploma course in cereals processing from the 2013 academic session, a varsity statement said Monday.


A course on cereals processing from IGNOU


Since the age of 12 he has aspired for a career in the civil services. Now, Nishant Gupta, 31, an M.Tech degree holder, has realised his childhood dream after being inducted as an assistant commissioner of police (ACP).


Engineers, law degree holders join police force


Coca-Cola India, in association with NGO partner Plan India, Saturday dedicated 200th school under the company's Support My School campaign, aimed at rebuilding schools in rural and semi-urban India, a statement said.


Coca-Cola dedicates 200th rebuilt school


The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for a course in bee-keeping, the varsity said in a statement Friday.


Now, a special course on bees at IGNOU


Australia will deliver 10 million AU dollars (almost $9.20 million) for collaborative research projects with India to tackle pressing challenges in health and energy from the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), a minister announced Friday.


Australia to boost collaborative research with India


More than 400 Australian students will be coming to India for higher studies under a programme of the Australian government, it was officially announced Thursday.


Australia to send 400 students to India


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday urged his scientific advisory council to focus on the "challenge" of increasing private investments in research and development (R&D) to convert knowledge into value and wealth.


More private investment in R&D remains a challenge


A province in China has suspended overseas study tours after two Chinese girl students, on a summer trip to the US, died in a plane crash in San Francisco, officials said Monday.


Chinese province suspends study tours after US plane crash


An umbrella organization of 72 Jain associations in the US and Canada plans to create a one million dollar educational fund to support needy Jain families.


US Jain body creates a million-dollar education fund


Thousands of commuters, particularly students of Delhi University's South Campus, have a reason to cheer as they will be able to use the Delhi Metro network with a station coming up at Dhaula Kuan in Phase III.


Metro Phase III to ensure easy access to South Campus


A 20-year-old woman in China killed herself after she failed to clear her college enterance exam for the second time.


Chinese woman kills self after failing entrance exam


At least 10 school students were injured Wednesday when a Haryana Roadways bus hit an autorickshaw that overturned here on Old Delhi Road, police said.


10 Gurgaon students injured as bus hits autorickshaw


Police in New Zealand are seeking information about an Indian student who has been reported missing since early last month.


Indian student in New Zealand goes missing


Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday announced that the national capital soon will have a Children's Academy functioning under the Department of Art, Culture and Languages.


Delhi to get its own Children's Academy


A teacher of a leading Bangladeshi university was sentenced in absentia to seven years in prison Thursday for issuing threat via social media to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


Teacher goes to jail over threat to kill Bangladesh PM


Police Thursday arrested two of the three men accused of abducting and gang-raping a medical student here June 20, while a hunt is on for the third culprit.


Two accused in Karnataka gang-rape arrested


The principal of a private city school has been arrested for molesting a Class 12 girl, police said Wednesday.


Kolkata school principal held for molesting girl


India and the US have the capacity to lead global education, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday as several institutions from the two countries announced tie-ups and collaborations.


US, India can be world leaders in education: Kerry



US, India can lead world in education: John Kerry


The Aligarh Muslim University will send a team to provide medical aid to people hit by nature's fury in Uttarakhand, Pro-Vice Chancellor S. Ahmad Ali said.

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