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Feel proud to be called Indian: VP tells students
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today urged students to lead an Indian way of life and feel proud to be calledn a 'bharatiya'. He said, "share and care" are the core values of Indian philosophy, and asked students to develop the feeling of oneness and be empathetic to the needs and sufferings of fellow citizens. Naidu was addressing students from different centres of Jawaharlal Nehru University. More than 250 students from JNU participated in the interaction at his official residence. A statement quoting the vice president said, he asked the students to be proud to be called 'bharatiya' "and live as bharatiya." With more than 65 per cent of the population below the age of 35, it is essential for a country like India to realise its demographic dividend to become an economic superpower, he said. The vice president asked the students to develop the habit of living with the nature. "We need to protect nature and culture for a better future," the statement quoting him as saying. Naidu ...
How teachers can help increase physical activity in kids
Involvement of teachers as participants in school recess -- leading games, monitoring play and ensuring conflicts -- may boost kid's physical activity, a new study has found.
Declare results of students who had short attendance: HC suggests DU law faculty
The Delhi High Court today suggested to DU's Law Faculty to declare the results of students who were allowed to sit for their semester exams on court orders due to shortage of attendance, and said those who have failed can take supplementary examinations to be conducted soon. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao gave the suggestion during the hearing of Delhi University's appeal against a single judge order asking the law faculty members to conduct at least 139 hours of extra classes or tutorials for those students who are desirous to attend the lectures to make up for attendance shortage. Senior advocate Arvind Nigam, appearing for the varsity and law faculty, said he will take instructions from his client on the suggestion given by the bench and the matter was listed for further hearing on August 24. During the hearing, the law faculty said even if the classes were held as ordered by the court, a majority of the students would still be unable to make-up for ...
Punjab Cabinet approves formation of State Higher Education Council
The Punjab Cabinet today approved the formation of the state higher education council, aimed at ensuring quality education. A bill in this regard will be brought in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, an official spokesperson said. "The move is aimed at ensuring planned and coordinated development of higher education in the state. "The council to be headed by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will have the higher education minister as its vice-chairman and administrative secretary, higher education as member secretary," he said. The move would fulfil one of the pre-requisites of the next phase of Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan-2 (RUSA) for the state to be eligible for receiving grants under the central scheme. It was primarily aimed at ensuring quality higher education in Punjab's institutions by facilitating optimum sharing of resources between universities and colleges, especially for research purposes, academic and governance reforms, besides monitoring and evaluation of higher education
HRD Ministry decides against conducting NEET online, twice a year
The HRD Ministry has decided against conducting NEET, the medical entrance exam, twice a year and also dropped its ambitious plan of holding it only in online mode, officials said. The decision has been taken following recommendations from the Health Ministry, which raised concerns about conducting the exam twice a year saying that such an arrangement may put additional pressure on students. The Health Ministry also voiced concern about students living in rural areas, who may suffer if the exam is conducted in online mode only. Last month, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar had announced that the newly-formed National Testing Agency (NTA) would conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, along with the Joint Entrance Examination-Main for admission to engineering colleges, twice a year. He had also announced that all exams conducted by NTA would be computer-based. The Health Ministry then wrote to the HRD Ministry voicing its concerns. "The change in the NEET
Delhi government to involve NRI teachers to enhance quality of education in schools
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that his government will call a summit of NRI teachers to help make Delhi educational institutions world-class and the capital a "knowledge centre".
Probe into Ravenshaw University irregularities begins
A senior officer of the Higher Education department today conducted a day-long inquiry into the alleged irregularities in Ravenshaw University here, officials said. Additional secretary in the Higher Education department, P K Das examined the universitys audit reports of last two years with reference to the allegations of misappropriation of funds and faulty purchases made by the varsity during the past two years, they said. Das also examined the mode of recruitment of permanent, contract and guest faculties of the university. "I will submit a consolidated report to the Higher Education secretary soon as per the government direction," Das said. Allegations of misappropriation of funds, faulty recruitment of teachers as well as guest faculties and unfair mode of promotions under career advancement scheme (CAS) were leveled against the university authorities by the students and various other people. Taking cognizance of the allegations, the Higher Education secretary last
JEE-Main on Jan 31, Apr 30 next year
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main for admission to engineering colleges across the country will be held on January 31 and April 30 next year. This is the first time the exam will be conducted twice a year and completely in online mode. The newly formed National Testing Agency announced the exam schedule today. The National Eligibility Test (NET) will be conducted on January 10, 2019, while the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) and Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) will be held on January 28, 2019.
Foreign education scholarship for Open, OBC categories in Maha
The Maharashtra government today decided to introduce a foreign education scholarship scheme for the 'open' (general) category and other backward class (OBC). Students from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) already get scholarship for studying in foreign varsities. The new scheme will cover the open category students, OBCs, as well as those from 'Vimukt Jaati and Bhatkya Jamati' (nomadic and denotified tribes), said an official from the Chief Minister's Office. Every year, 20 students will get the scholarship. Ten of them will be from the open category. The announcement comes against the backdrop of Maratha community's agitation for quota. The politically influential community falls in the Open category. The selected students will get funding for taking admission to 200 leading foreign universities, said the official. "The students will also have a special fee rebate in top 25 universities," he said, adding that the emphasis will be on courses related .
Demand for Global Education rising Despite Uncertainty Says IIE
On the occasion of the annual International Career and College Counseling (IC3) Conference scheduled for 29-30 August 2018 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, the Institute of International Education (IIE) shares a special report 'A World on The MoveInformed by the latest trends in global student mobility, the conference is expected to see attendance from over 700+ delegates from leading high schools and global universities across India, South East Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. With 100+ speakers and over 40 sessions, the 3rd Edition of the Annual IC3 Conference is all set to provide an engaging platform to discuss new ideas and opportunities in global higher education and student counselling.The two-day event, hosted by KIC UnivAssist and co-hosted by Ashoka University, will be a collaborative effort with content partners such as IIE, EducationUSA, Edu Canada, College Board, British Council, Cambridge Assessment, International Baccalaureate, and NACAC.This year marks a major .
Delhi colleges should strive to be among top 10 in world: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said higher educational institutions in the city should strive to be among the top 10 institutes in the world and that his government would provide them the funds required to achieve the goal. He also said his government would organise a summit and invite teaching professionals of Indian origin from across the world to discuss ways to improve the education system in Delhi. "We will do it soon," he said at the inauguration function of Phase II of IIIT-Delhi campus here. "No Indian institute figures among the top 10 institutions in the world. It is our dream that at least one college or university from Delhi make it to the top-10 list," he said. "I can assure you there will be no shortage of money," Kejriwal added. The chief minister rued that only 1.25 lakh of the total around 2.5 lakh students clearing the Class 12 exams every year get admissions to colleges and universities in the national capital. "Even those scoring up to 97 per cent marks
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NIVH director resigns after allegations of sexual harassment against teacher
The director of Dehradun's National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Anuradha Dalmia, resigned following allegations of sexual harassment against a music teacher of the institute by girl students, officials said today. She resigned last evening after the Uttarakhand Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairperson Usha Negi visited the institute to conduct an investigation. The resignation comes nearly a week after the students began an agitation accusing their music teacher of touching them improperly and demanding his arrest. They also sought the director's removal whom they charged with protecting the accused. The UCPCR chairperson, in whose presence the NIVH director submitted her resignation, said Dalmiya had done it of her own accord. "There was no pressure on her from us. She resigned on her own as she felt it was pointless continuing in office when the children had lost confidence in her," Negi said replying to a question. Asked about her findings, the UCPCR ...
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee to be guest faculty at IIM-A
Former president Pranab Mukherjee will be a distinguished guest faculty at IIM-Ahmedabad and interact with students for six days over the next three months, the institute said today. Mukherjee will address the students of the 'Public Policy for Inclusive Development of India' course of IIM-A's JSW School of Public Policy, the institute said in a press release. He will interact with the students over six days -- September 18-19, October 8-9 and November 16-17 -- with each day having two sessions, it said. "Pranab Mukherjee is visiting IIM-A as distinguished guest faculty for the course 'Public Policy for Inclusive Development of India' offered to our students by Professors Anil Gupta and Vijaya Sherry Chand under the aegis of the JSW School of Public Policy," the IIM-A said. "After presenting the theory and practice of the constitutional provisions for socio-economic inclusion, he will focus on policy interventions for financial inclusion, and then articulate the policy and ...
Must do better: Japan eyes AI robots in class to boost English
English-speaking AI robots will be helping out in some 500 Japanese classrooms from next year as the country seeks to improve its English skills among both children and teachers. The education ministry plans a pilot project costing around 250 million yen (USD 227,000) to improve Japanese students' notoriously weak oral and written English, an official told AFP. "AI robots already on the market have various functions. For example, they can check the pronunciation of each student's English, which is difficult for teachers to do," added the official in charge of international education, who asked not to be named. AI robots "are just one example of the trial and we are planning other measures" such as using tablet apps and having online lessons with native speakers, he said. The move comes ahead of a change in the national curriculum in two years that will require children from the age of 10 to learn English. Japanese schools struggle to find qualified teachers for English classes and ...
Nainital: Children risk lives, use ropeway to reach school
Students in Kathgodam town of Nainital district are risking their lives to reach school as they are forced to cross Gaula river using a makeshift ropeway in the absence of a bridge.Some students even walk across the river as the ropeway is not strong enough to take the weight of all the students at the same time. Many have to skip classes as the strong flow of the river during monsoon poses a threat to their lives.Narrating their ordeal, a student said, "It is a daily routine for us to cross the river either on our feet or through the makeshift ropeway to reach school. It has become extremely difficult for us to do the same when there is a heavy rainfall. It is affecting our studies and career as well."The bridge, which was destroyed four months back due to torrential rains, is still under construction. A local, Kamala Thapa told ANI that they requested the administration to look into the matter, but to no avail."It is too risky to cross the river. We do not know when the government ..
WB colleges can extend admission deadline beyond Aug 20
Colleges in West Bengal can extend the date for admission to undergraduate courses beyond the deadline of August 20 if there are vacant seats, state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has said. Asked about reports of hundreds seats lying vacant in several colleges in the city and all over the state, Chatterjee told reporters yesterday that it would have to be looked on a case-by-case basis. "If the concerned college has the required infrastructure, if the governing body of the concerned college seeks extension of deadline for admission owing to some seats still lying vacant, they can still continue with the admission process, on a case-by-case basis," the minister said. On July 17, the state government had extended the last date for admission to undergraduate streams in colleges from mid-July to August 20. Asked about reports of hundreds seats lying vacant in several colleges in the city and all over the state, Chatterjee told reporters yesterday, it would have to be
Microsoft's Minecraft: Education Edition coming to iPads
Microsoft has extended its Minecraft: Education Edition to Apple iPad that will help students build historic monuments, swim through coral reefs and bring creative stories to life.
Indian students' group in UK calls for action on fake calls scam
An Indian students' group in Britain today called for action to support members who had been subjected to a fake calls scam, which involves fraudsters claiming to be from the UK Home Office and threatening innocent students with deportation. Indian National Students Association (INSA) UK resolved at its annual National Executive meeting in London over the weekend to provide support to students affected by the scam. "At the meeting, representatives from Westminster University and King's College London chapters highlighted the issue of fake calls being made to Indian students and resolved to provide support to those affected," INSA UK said in a statement. The case of Hardik Somani, from Westminster University, emerged as a case study after he was targeted by fraudsters posing as "officials of the Home Office". He was threatened with immediate deportation for failing to fill out paperwork "correctly" and was warned he faced a 10-year ban from the UK unless he paid a "fine" of up to 6,500
'SWAYAM' portal to reduce IIT aspirants' dependence on coaching
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that IIT-PAL lectures would now be available in handheld devices via the 'SWAYAM' portal in order to reduce students' dependence on coaching classes."IIT-PAL which has more than 600 lectures on Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths will be made available on Swayam platform free of cost. This will act like a discussion forum so that students' dependence on coaching classes can be reduced," Javadekar said after the 52nd Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Council meet here on Monday.Javadekar further said that IITs would now mentor at least five engineering colleges located in its vicinity in their bid to improve the quality and standard of engineering education in the country.PAL (Professor Assisted Learning) lectures, which are prepared by the IITs, aim to help students crack the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).The meeting, which took place at IIT-Delhi, also paid homage to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who .
