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JNUSU poll: Counting of votes suspended as ABVP protests, election authorities allege violence
Counting of votes for the JNU students union (JNUSU) polls was suspended Saturday by election authorities citing "forcible entry" and "attempts to snatch away ballot boxes" at a counting venue, after the ABVP staged protests claiming it was not informed about the start of the process. The deadlock at the Jawaharlal Nehru University persisted even after 12 hours, with the the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) which is the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing the election authorities of bias towards the Left outfits and threatening to move court. The Left outfits alleged that ABVP activists were involved in the violence but the saffron outfit denied it. The counting was suspended early morning after ABVP members protested alleging they were not informed about the process. The Election Committee issued a statement saying it had made announcement for counting agents to come and was following the rules. "The counting process, which began on September 14 .
Kendrapara DC dons teacher's hat; takes class in school
Taking a break from hectic work schedule, the Collector of Odisha's Kendrapra district donned the hat of a teacher and took classes in a government-run high school. Students of Kalapada High School in Sadar area were in for a pleasant surprise with the district collector turning up at the room of class 10 to teach on Thursday. The students got both excited and nervous as the head of the district administration began taking mathematics lessons. "I taught mathematics and another subject. I found majority of students academically good. I gauged good grasping power and inquisitiveness in them. I had decided to devote about half-an-hour for teaching. As children evinced interest, I had to extend classroom teaching to 90 minutes," said Kendrapara Collector Dasarathi Satpathy. Some students were found weak in mathematics and the school authorities were asked to pay special attention towards them, he said. "The classroom teaching done by me formed the part of 'Mo School ...
Urdu version of PM Modi's book 'Exam Warriors' released
The Urdu version of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book 'Exam Warriors' was released in the presence of several Union ministers on Saturday. The book, which focusses on 25 mantras for parents and students to cope with the stress of exams, has earlier been published in 14 languages. "This book could not have been written by anyone else other than the prime minister and its aim would have remained incomplete if it had not been published in Urdu. This is also because while the natural language of India in many ways is Hindustani, it is in Urdu language that Hindustani finds the influence of Ganga Yamuna 'tehzeeb'. It cannot be found in any other language," said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office in chaste Urdu. Organised by the India Islamic Cultural Centre, the launch was held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre here. HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, actors Rishi Kapoor and Annu Kapoor and ...
18 children rescued from Buddhist school in Bihar: Tripura min
Eighteen tribal students were rescued from a Buddhist missionary school in Bihar and brought here, a Tripura minister said Saturday. The children, belonging to the Mog and the Chakma community at Pencharthal in the North Tripura district, were sent by their families for studies in Bodh Gaya, but the school was shut down two months ago without informing their parents, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Sudip Roy Barman said. The children were rescued by Bihar police which also brought them here by train. Roy Barman received the children Friday evening at the Agartala railway station. "There is a sigh of relief for all of us that the children have returned to Tripura. The Department of Tribal Welfare will ask the Bihar government for proper investigation of the incident. We don't want any child to go to other state without the knowledge of the Tripura government. It is an eye-opener for all of us," Roy Barman told reporters. Tripura State Child Welfare Society chairperson Nilima ..
IIT-KGP's MoU with 2 US varsities for research collaborations
The IIT Kharagpur has signed MoUs with the University of Houston and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for joint academic and research collaborations. The MoU with University of Houston was signed on Friday at Houston in the presence of Chancellor Renu Khator and Director P P Chakrabarti, an IIT KGP statement said Saturday. The initial areas identified for collaborations include petroleum engineering, covering niche aspects of chemical engineering, advanced materials, deep sea technology, analytics and industrial engineering, the statement said. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth signed the MoU with IIT KGP early this week for collaborative research, training and the exchange of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students and academic and research information. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth initiated discussions to formulate a joint international programme on Marine Science and Technology, Director of IIT KGP, Prof. P P Chakrabarti said. A team of
The leading American Assessment Organization, ACT Inc., switches to computer-based testing
ACT is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help people achieve education and workplace success. Trusted as a worldwide leader in US College and Career readiness, ACT has been providing high-quality assessments grounded in research for nearly 60 years.Most people know the ACT test, but that's just one aspect of its work.More than two million students in last year's high school graduating class in the United States took the ACT test.From elementary school through career, ACT offers individuals a uniquely integrated set of solutions designed to provide personalized insights throughout their life.As a non-profit organization, ACT re-invests in research, programs and services to support its mission.Simmy Ziv-el, ACT's Vice President - Global Business Development said more people take the ACT than any other test in the USA when it comes to US college admission for undergraduate programs. He also highlighted that ACT is more suited for Indian students to get into undergraduate .
Swachhata Hi Seva: Modi cleans school premises in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday reached the city's Baba Sahib Ambedkar Higher Secondary School in Paharganj and took up a broom to clean the surroundings. As part of his 'shram daan' or voluntary work, he cleaned the school surroundings with a broom. Wearing a pale pink half-sleeve kurta, Modi was seen picking up pieces of paper and disposable plastic glasses with his hands. He also used a shovel to gather the garbage at one place. After reaching the school, he paid floral tributes at a statue of B R Ambedkar. He was seen interacting with some students, apparently giving them a talk on the importance of cleanliness. Earlier, he interacted with people via a video link to launch "Swachhata Hi Seva" movement, a fortnight-long event. The 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement aims at generating greater public participation towards Swachhta (cleanliness) and is being organised in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, on October 2 2018, which will also mark the ...
British boarding school show coming to India in Oct
A show next month seeks to expose discerning Indian families to the concept of a UK boarding school education, what that choice entails and the numerous benefits that such an experience can bring for a student. The first ever British Boarding Schools Show in India will be held in New Delhi and Mumbai and will bring the registrars (directors of admissions) and heads from a selection of leading boarding schools from across the UK. Visiting families to the show can therefore discover firsthand what it means to board in the UK, and learn about the incredible opportunities that these schools can offer them quite apart from just a world class academic offering, says William Petty, director of Bonas MacFarlane Education, London. Bonas Macfarlane, a provider of private tuition and educational advice in the UK is organising the show. There will be special benefits for Indian students. "An Indian student aiming for a leading UK university or US college place can do much to enhance their chances
UP govt to set up special research centres in universities: Deputy CM
To maintain quality of higher education and provide conducive environment for research work, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up special research centres in universities, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said Saturday. "Rs 5 crore has been sanctioned for establishing a centre of excellence in DAV College, Kanpur in memory of its alumnus and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee," he said. The government has set up Deen Dayal Upadhyay Research Centre in 15 state universities and a decision has been taken to establish Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Research Centre in Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, he said. In Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Research centre, the stress would be on reshaping theology, teachings and experiments of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, Sharma said. He said it has been decided to develop an international buddhist centre and centre for excellence in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in Siddharth University Kapilvastu, Siddharth Nagar. According to ...
Engineers follow these platforms for winning an edge
Technological innovation has long been the key to any countries growth and prosperity, and engineers have been an important driver of this innovation.With a motto to turn dreams into reality, engineers across the globe are working constantly to make human life simpler. All this makes the role of engineer really exciting but the journey towards achieving this is not easy.So, here are some platforms which are helping engineers of today in winning an edge:UdacitySilicon valley based lifelong learning platform, Udacity, co-creates courses with industry giants for future technologies. From mentoring, project reviewers to structured guidance, Udacity provides assistance to variety of engineers for courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, etc for both tech and non-tech background. Be it a beginner or an experienced working professional, Udacity aims to encourage lifelong learning and provides online courses to any learner who wants to make or uplift a career in ..
JNUSU poll: Counting suspended after ABVP protest
Counting of votes for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) polls was suspended early morning after Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members protested alleging they were not informed about the process. The ABVP said their counting agent was not informed about the beginning of counting of votes polled in science schools. In a statement, the JNU Election Committee said it suspended the counting temporarily but refused to name the party which protested. Members of Left student unions alleged that the ABVP created a ruckus. The ABVP denied the allegation. "The counting process, which began on September 14 at 10 pm has been suspended due to forcible entry into the counting venue and attempts to snatch away the sealed ballot boxes as well as ballot papers from our counting centres," according to the Left bloc. They also claimed that their members, including women, faced intimidation. The Left bloc claimed, "Around 4:00am, ABVP broke the glasses of the School of ...
67.8 per cent votes polled in JNUSU election
The voter turnout in the keenly contested Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election on Friday was 67.8 per cent, believed to be the highest in six years. Over 5,000 students cast their votes. The counting has begun and the results are expected to be announced on Sunday. "From 2012, the elections are being conducted as per the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations. In the last six years, I have not seen this high voting percentage," an official said. Last year and in 2016, the voting percentage was 59 per cent. In 2015, the voting percentage was 55 per cent. In 2013 and 2014, the percentage hovered around 55 per cent while in 2012, the voter turnout had reached 60 per cent. Slogans and dhapli beats filled the air on the JNU campus as candidates and their supporters made last-ditch efforts to to sway voters in their favour outside the polling centres. The voters wanted the candidates to raise issues concerning the campus instead of national issues. "The candidates in the .
President to visit Belagavi in Karnataka on Saturday
President Ram Nath Kovind is visiting Karnataka on Saturday to participate in the platinum jubilee celebrations of Karnataka Law Society (KLS) at Belagavi in the state's northwest region, an official said on Friday.
Gujarat Vidyapith sacks teacher over harassment charges
A vocational training teacher at Gujarat Vidyapith here, a deemed university founded by Mahatma Gandhi, has been sacked following a complaint of sexual harassment by a woman student. "The Woman Development Committee of the Vidyapith found merit in the allegations against this teacher, so we have removed him from service," said registrar of the varsity Rajendra Khimani. A student of a post-graduate course at Mahadev Desai Samajseva Mahavidyalay, which is situated on the Vidyapith campus here, had filed a complaint against the male teacher four days ago. The woman, who lives in the varsity's hostel, alleged that the teacher often touched her inappropriately and sexually harassed her. "We recorded statements of the woman as well as the teacher. We found the incident did take place. Even the teacher admitted to it," said Anandi Patel, head of the committee. Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920. It was given status of a deemed university in 1953.
JNUSU election records highest-ever 70% polling
About 70 per cent of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students cast their ballots on Friday to elect their candidates for top posts in one of the most charged campus elections in the country.
Prisoners in UK to be offered chance to study at Cambridge University
Cambridge University has unveiled plans to introduce bursaries to enable serving or former prisoners in the UK to complete an under-graduate degree course from the world-famous institution. The four 5,000 bursaries being offered for the university's Institute of Continuing Education, which provides part-time and short courses for adult learners, will lead to a Higher Education Certificate. Prisoners who are still serving time when they apply for such a course will need to be in an open prison and have a day-release licence to be able to spend 14 days on campus, the 'Times Higher Education' magazine reports. "There is very strong evidence (of a link) between higher education and education more broadly (and) reduced re-offending and increased public safety, said Dr Amy Ludlow, a senior research associate in Cambridge's Institute of Criminology, who explained that any prisoner could potentially apply for the Cambridge University courses, regardless of what crime they have ...
PhD guide accused of sexual harassment, suspended
Saurashtra University (SU) at Rajkot in Gujarat suspended on Friday a professor accused of sexually harassing a doctorate student. Vice-chancellor Nilambari Dave said the action was taken against the professor, who is attached to the varsity's Bio-Science department, following a meeting of SU's syndicate. A woman student who was pursuing her doctorate under the professor's guidance had alleged that he sexually harassed her and threatened not to let her finish her PhD if she did not cooperate, the vice chancellor said. "This is a serious matter. To maintain students' faith in the university as well in its teachers, the syndicate members met today and decided to take a stern action against him," Dave said. "He has been suspended with immediate effect," she said. The complainant woman told reporters that she has also decided to approach police. However, no criminal case has been lodged yet.
No challenge to Modi in 2019 elections: Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan Friday asserted that there was nobody in the country who can defeat Narandra Modi in the 2019 general elections. "There is no one in the country who can beat Narendra Modi. I do not think there is any challenge to him in 2019," Vardhan said at Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for his first roadshow for India International Science Festival 2018. The BJP-led NDA government has been facing a series of attacks from opposition on rupee devaluation, rising fuel prices and allegations of giving safe passage to defaulters Vijay Mallya. Vardhan however, did not elaborate on his statement. Speaking about the fourth India International Science Festival, he said his government has started it in order to promote technology and Science among the students of the country. The festival, which will be held in Lucknow from October 5 to 8, is themed on 'Science for Transformation'. Approximately, 10,000 delegates .
Drumming boosts learning in autistic kids: Study
Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a study. Researchers at the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury in the UK showed students' ability to follow their teachers' instructions improved significantly and enhanced their social interactions between peers and members of school staff. The participants took part in a ten-week drumming programme comprising two 30-minute sessions each week. Observations of the weekly lessons also highlighted significant improvements in dexterity, rhythm and timing, researchers said. "This is a unique and remarkable research project that has demonstrated the positive impact on a pupil's health and wellbeing following rock drumming practice," said Marcus Smith from the University of Chichester. "Rock drumming as a potent intervention for individuals experiencing brain disorders, such as autism, is fascinating," Smith said. Class teachers evaluated behavioural ..
Urdu version of Modi's 'Exam Warriors' to be launched on Saturday
The Urdu version of the book "Exam Warriors", penned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be launched at an event here on Saturday.