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Increasing number of Indian students are choosing France: French envoy
The target of having 10,000 Indian students in France is within reach as an increasing number of them are choosing that country, French envoy Alexandre Ziegler said Thursday. He was addressing business leaders from both the countries at the first edition of the Indo-French Business Awards 2018 held at the Ambassador's residence here. "I am glad that a rising number of Indian students are choosing France. The target of 10,000 Indian students in France is now within reach. The Franco-Indian Education Trust, created during the presidential visit and to which some of you have already contributed, will help us in this regard," the envoy said. He said this year has been "particularly rich and meaningful" for the Indo-French business relations. "The State visit of President Emmanuel Macron in March was outstanding in many respects and particularly in its economic outcomes. It started a new momentum and your esteemed presence, with an exceptional turnout tonight, speaks volumes on the dynamic
Killed Hizbul terrorist Manan Wani was rusticated from AMU
Aligarh Muslim University' Registrar Dr. Abdul Hamid on Thursday informed that Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Manan Wani was rusticated from the University and that the varsity had no knowledge of his know-how ever since.Speaking to ANI, Dr. Hamid said, "Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Manan Wani who was killed in Handwara encounter today was once a student at AMU but he was rusticated from the University. AMU had nothing to do with him now."He also underscored that three students have been suspended after a group of them attempted to gather inside the university premises following the death of the terrorist."Few students tried to hold a gathering today over his death but we have given a clear message that no anti-national activity will be tolerated in AMU. We did not allow them to gather and 3 students were also suspended," Hamid said.An encounter broke out on Thursday morning between security forces and terrorists in Shartgund Bala area of Qalamabad. Hizbul Mujahideen's top commander ...
DU introduces system for faculty members to update personal/professional details regularly
The Delhi University has introduced a new system for its faculty members to manage their personal and professional information and update it on a periodic basis, an official said. However, some professors have written to DU's vice-chancellor objecting to the administration asking teachers to provide Aadhaar details and other personal information in the application for the system called 'University Information Management System'. According to a DU official, the system is being implemented to bring uniformity in the format of faculty members' bio-data uploaded on the website. "Department heads and faculty members have been given an OTP to login to the system and upload their details. This will be a flexible system as they will be able to update their profile on a regular basis and will not have wait to update the database annually," the official said. For instance, if a professor has finished some research paper or completed an additional course, they would be able to update the details
Marathi poet gets notice from women's commission
The Maharashtra State Commission for Women on Thursday issued a notice to Marathi poet Dinkar Manwar over a poem which has drawn criticism from certain quarters for 'insulting' tribal women. The poem is part of "Drushya Naslelya Drushyat" (In A Scene Which Can't Be Seen), Manwar's debut collection of poems which was included in the syllabus of Mumbai University. The poem uses the imagery of 'breasts of tribal girl' at one place while talking about ever-changing colours of water. The imagery provoked protests from some organisations for allegedly insulting tribal women, and the poem was dropped from the syllabus by the varsity. The State Commission for Women too received complaints against Manvar for "hurting and insulting" the sentiments of the tribal communities. "Acting on the complaints, the commission has issued a notice to the poet and has asked him to appear on October 20," said a statement issued by the commission here. Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University has also
Girl students in Bihar's Saharsa face eve-teasing, panchayat orders they won't go to school
A village panchayat in the district has ordered no girls would go to schools or colleges unless their safety is ensured, after three girls were allegedly harassed on their way to their coaching classes, police said Thursday. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged misbehaviour with the girls, in a second instance of harassment of female students reported from the state within a week. Saharsa Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said the incident was reported at Ekpadha village where a group of men allegedly misbehaved with girls who were going to their coaching classes on their bicycle. When two brothers of one of the girls tried to put up a resistance, they were also beaten up by the accused, the district police chief said. Following the incident, which took place on October 4, the village panchayat decreed that unless and until adequate security measures were taken, girls would not be allowed to attend colleges and coaching classes, the SP said. "So far two of
Oppn demands withdrawal of book for 'objectionable' reference
Opposition parties in Maharashtra on Thursday demanded that a Marathi book, recommended to school students for extra-curricular reading, should be withdrawn as it contains a derogatory reference to prince Sambhaji, the eldest son of King Shivaji. The book is about the life of 17th century saint-poet Ramdas, and it refers to the advice Ramdas is believed to have proffered to Sambhaji who became king after Shivaji's death. The book has been recommended to students under the Union government's Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan scheme. Sambhaji Brigade, a Maratha organisation, submitted a written complaint to the state education commissioner Thursday, claiming that the book makes unsubstantiated and derogatory claims about Sambhaji. Maharashtra Congress president Ashok Chavan said the reference to Sambhaji in the book was objectionable, and the book should be withdrawn. The government should "apologise to the people of Maharashtra" for recommending such a book, Chavan said. NCP leader ...
Frame policy, fill up vacant posts of teachers: HC to MP govt
The Madhya Pradesh High Court Thursday directed the state government to frame a policy to fill up vacant posts of teachers in government schools in a phased manner. A division bench of Chief Justice Hemant Gupta and Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla asked the government to complete the process within five years after framing the policy. The policy should be uploaded on the government's website within four months of Thursday's order, the court said. The court observed that due to shortage of regular teachers, 70,000 'guest teachers' had to be hired this year. "The engagement of large number of guest teachers cannot be a rule and the state government will be well advised to fill the posts of teachers in the schools in a phased manner in the years to come," the judges said. The directions came on petitions filed by guest teachers hired for the academic year 2017-18. These teachers had moved the court against certain aspects of hiring of guest teachers for the academic year 2018-19.
High Court appoints Manipur University Administrator
The High Court of Manipur on Thursday appointed former Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh to resolve the lingering impasse in Manipur University.
HC suspends acting V-C, registrar of Manipur University; appoints administrator
The Manipur High Court on Thursday suspended the acting vice-chancellor and registrar of Manipur University and appointed a new administrator in an effort to bring normalcy to the varsity, which has been on the boil since May 30. Former state chief secretary Jarnail Singh has been appointed as the administrator who will discharge the duties of vice-chancellor (VC) as per the provisions of the Manipur University Act 2005. K Yugindro Singh is the acting vice-chancellor and Shyamkesho the acting registrar suspended. A bench comprising justices N Kotishwar Singh and Kh Nobin Singh in its order said the appointment of Yugindro Singh shall remain suspended. Yugindro Singh was appointed as the acting VC by the then VC A P Pandey, who was suspended by President Ram Nath Kovind last month. Thursday's development came after the high court, in its earlier hearing on October 5, urged all the respondents to suggest ways to resolve the crisis in the university in the interest of the students. Since
Denying temple entry does not have religious sanction: Naidu
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Thursday deprecated some communities being not allowed into temples, saying there was no religious sanction for it. Hindu texts held sacred like the Vedas or Upanishads does not prescribe such restrictions, he said and batted for a change in indiviual mindset to reverse such practises and usher in larger societal change. "...you have certain cases where some communities are not allowed into temples. What is this? Who told you? No veda, no upanishads has pressed that only particular community should be allowed," Naidu said in his convocation address at the Presidency College here. Societal changes should happen and to facilitate it a change in mindset was needed, he told the students adding,"you must have a progressive outlook." In parts of Tamil Nadu and elsewhere in the country, Dalits have historically faced opposition from other communities over them entering temples. Stressing on morals, values and ethics, the Vice President said ...
Appoint NIVH's director in 3 wks or send principal secy to explain failure: HC to Centre
The UttarakhandHigh Court Thursday ordered the Centre to appoint a regular director for Dehradun-based National Institute for Visually Handicapped which was in the news recently for alleged sexual harassment of the institute's students by its staffers. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Manoj Tiwari asked the Central government to appoint a regular director for the institute within three weeks or else the principal secretary of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will have to appear before it to explain the failure. The court had earlier taken cognisance of news reports about NIVH's students' protests against the teachers and staffers allegedly involved in sexual abuse of the inmates and had turned the reports into a public interest litigation. While adjudicating the PIL, the bench said, "It could never be imagined in any civilised society that teachers would be involved in sexual harassment and abuse of students. It is a black spot on the entire
President to visit Himachal for two days
President Ram Nath Kovind is visiting Himachal Pradesh for two days from October 29, an official said on Thursday.
Delhi school issue: Oppn parties corner BJP in NDMC panel meet; AAP alleges 'RSS connection'
Opposition parties Thursday sought to corner the BJP-led NDMC over the segregation of students into Hindu and Muslim sections at a municipal school in North Delhi, with the AAP alleging an "RSS connection" to the shocking act that led to suspension of the school's in-charge. During the proceedings of the Standing Committee of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), the AAP and the Congress also demanded "stricter action" against the accused in-charge, saying "his mere suspension was not enough". "Action should be taken against other senior officials, too, who could be involved in it. It is a shocking case that goes against the harmonious culture of India, as we know it," AAP leader Vikas Goel said. "A mere school in-charge could not have possibly done this act without connivance of other senior officials. Also, I suspect the RSS' involvement in it, since elections are due next year," he alleged. The head of the school in Wazirabad was suspended Wednesday for "segregating ...
British Council to train teachers of NE: Anthony
The British Council Thursday signed an MoU with the North Eastern Council (NEC) for imparting training to 1600 teachers on English, Mathematics and Science over a period of ten months in eight north eastern states, officials said. The 2-phase pilot project, which will begin from November this year, will see academicians of the British Council imparting training to 100 teachers each from each states in the North East, they said. "An MoU was signed at the NEC secretariat here between the British Council and the NEC for imparting training to English, Mathematics and Science teachers in the region to improve quality of teaching," NEC Human Resources Development Director Siile Anthony told PTI. He said training would be for primary and secondary school teachers of government and private schools, the identification of which would be done by respective state governments. In the first phase, teachers of each state would start take training and the best 50 would be further ...
British Council, NEC sign MoU on educational, cultural collaboration
British Council India and the North Eastern Council (NEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation.
Bedi airs concern over students defaulting on edu loans
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi Thursday expressed concern over several students allegedly not repaying loans borrowed from the Adi Dravidar welfare department for education and other purpose. Addressing celebrations of International Day for Girl Child here, Bedi said thousands of students who had taken loans have not repaid them even after getting jobs. This makes implementation of the loan scheme difficult, she said. Noting that hard work and discipline alone would stand the youth in good stead, the former IPS officer said scholarship for students would be only on the basis of their merits. "Scholarship is not your birth right," she said. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, who presided and released the logo of the celebration of the International Girl Child Day, said women in South have more freedom than their counterparts in northern parts of the country. He said the Union Territory recognises property rights of women, has introduced rebate on stamp duty for purchase of
Wipro launches innovation and talent hub in Reading, UK
The multifunctional hub will be a centre of excellence for 'Ascent', Wipro's talent development programme launched in 2017, to train UK-based computer science graduates and degree apprentices in digital technologies. To date, the programme has trained and placed 95 digital technology graduates and 40 digital technology degree apprentices in client projects at Wipro, across the UK. The graduates are from multiple universities in the UK while Sheffield Hallam University is the learning provider for the apprentices who are studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in digital technology.
Free play school for tribal children inaugurated
A free-of-cost English medium play school exclusively poor tribal children was inaugurated on the outskirts of Jamshedpur on Thursday. Set up by a charitable body, the air-conditioned school building was built on 3000 sq ft of land at Baliguma on the Dalma foothills. Besides basic education to children, the school authorities would provide books, uniform and food, Anima Das Memorial Charitable Trust chairman P N Das said. Free transport would also be available to the students of the play school that would start academic activities after Diwali, Das said. It would have a 100-seat capacity, he said adding that over 70 girls and boys in the age group of 3 to 5 years have already been enrolled. "We decided to set up the school after consulting 20 village chiefs and after we were convinced that they would enroll their children in it," Das said. A tribal teacher would be appointed for the school which was inaugurated by former Tata Steel vice-president Om Narayan.
India needs a world-class higher educational system (Comment)
India has the third-largest higher educational system in the world. In 2016, there were 799 universities and 39,071 colleges spread across the country. These numbers are staggering. The growth of higher education in India over a little more than half a century has been even more staggering.
Reuters Top 100: The World's Most Innovative Universities - 2018
(Reuters) - For the fourth year running, Stanford University tops Reuters' ranking of the World's Most Innovative Universities, a list that identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries.