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JNU denies course on 'Islamic terrorism' in reply to Delhi Minorities Commission notice
In its reply to a notice by the Delhi Minorities Commission, the JNU administration has said no course on "Islamic terrorism" was proposed in the academic council meeting of the university, DMC chairman Zafarul Islam Khan said today. JNU registrar Pramod Kumar has said "there was no course on 'Islamic terror' proposed in the academic council," Khan said. Taking cognizance of media reports, the commission last month issued a notice to JNU asking for reasons to start the proposed course. The registrar provided DMC with a copy of a concept paper on the proposed 'Centre for National Security Studies' and said JNU has no knowledge if a course on "Islamic terrorism" is taught in any Indian or foreign university, Khan said. The registrar has provided DMC with a copy of the minutes of the 145th Academic Council meeting on May 18, where the concept paper was placed for discussion. "Contrary to the assurance given by the registrar of JNU, the concept paper does include 'Islamic terrorism' as ...
French fighter jets go quiet for school exams
French students may be suffering one of the most stressful weeks of their young lives as they take their high school exams, but at least they won't be distracted by fighter jets. France's cutting-edge Rafale military planes will be flying on adjusted schedules this week in a bid to minimise disruption for the students, the commander of a military base told AFP today. Commander Cedric Gaudilliere said his base at Mont-de-Marsan in southwest France had "adapted its take-off and landing procedures" so as not to bother the 3,773 students taking their exams nearby. Rafales will take off from the part of the base furthest from residential areas and carry out slower landings that involve less circling over the town, he added. Other military bases around the country will be following similar procedures, he said. France's high school baccalaureate exams, launched under Napoleon in 1808, kicked off yesterday with the philosophy test which this year included questions such as "Does culture make .
Initiative to be launched to foster US, India engagements in research and education
An initiative is being launched here to foster greater engagements in the field of research, education and innovation between the United States and India The US-India Knowledge Exchange -- an initiative of market entry specialist Sannam S4 and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) -- will convene the leading minds from the two countries in academia, innovation, public policy, private sector and non-profit organisations. The purpose of the initiative is to facilitate greater cooperation and collaboration on a range of significant and mutually-strategic initiatives to the benefit of both nations, a media release said. The exchange envisions playing a valuable role in supporting these goals. USISPF president Mukesh Aghi envisioned it to "perform a role in matching demand for expertise in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, technology, innovation, education and skills development, with the expertise and funding available to address these needs". Among the universities to .
Six boys of a school reported missing in Bengaluru
Six boys studying class IX in a school here have gone missing, sending the parents and police into a tizzy. The students of StLawrence School at Kamakshipalya left their homes last eveningsaying they were going for tuition, but have not returned, police said today. Among the six children only one was carrying a mobile phone,which too has been switched off, police said. Police said they suspected that the boys might have planned asecret picnic. An investigation team has been formed led by assistant commissioner of police Parameshwar Hegde to trace the children. Besides alerting beat police personnel at railway stations and busstands, information with pictures of the boys had been sent to all thepolice stations, especially in and around the picnic spots.
Coaching centres in Chandigarh barred from giving tuitions in morning
Private coaching centres in Chandigarh will not be permitted to give tuitions to school-going students from 8 am to 3 pm for 60 days from July 1 in public interest, a senior official said here today. However, those students who have already appeared in final exams or passed out from schools are exempted from the order, he said. "All private coaching centres within the jurisdiction of Chandigarh shall not render coaching to school going children from 8 am to 3 am, in public interest for a period of 60 days," District Magistrate Ajit Balaji Joshi ordered today. "This order shall come into force from July 1 midnight and shall be effective for a period of 60 days up to and including August 29, 2018," he said. The tuition timings of these coaching centres clash with the school time of children, which act as a deterrent to the students from attending school, Joshi said.
How 'helicopter parenting' can affect your kids
Do you hover around your children in everything they do and guide them? Beware, it can negatively affect your kid's ability to manage his or her emotions and behaviour later, and may also affect his or her academics, according to researchers.
Cops reward physically challenged boy who cleared SSC exam
In a humanitarian gesture, some police personnel here pooled money to reward a physically challenged 17-year-old tribal boy who wrote his class 10 exam papers with his feet and secured distinction. Kalpesh Dhoda, from Kallole village in Palghar, was born without the two hands. His father works as a security guard at a firm while his mother is a farm labourer. But, the boy's grit to study did not let his disability and poor financial background come in the way. Dhoda, who studied at a government ashram school for tribals (a residential school) at Betegaon, appeared for his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination conducted recently and wrote the exam papers with the help of his toes. He not only cleared the exams but also got a distinction by securing 75.4 per cent marks. Moved by Dhoda's determination to invalidate his physical challenges, the personnel of the Kasa police station in Palghar pooled money and collected Rs 21,000. Palghar's Additional Superintendent of .
Odisha school summer vacation extended again because of heat
With the intense heatwave condition prevailing across the state, Odisha government today further extended the summer vacation in schools till June 25. "In view of the prevailing heatwave condition, the government announces extension of school vacations till June 25, 2018 and the schools will reopen on June 26," Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said. A notification to this effect was issued by the School and Mass Education department by the order of the chief minister. Earlier on May 16, the state government had extended the summer vacation till June 21 as the heatwave continued to persist in most parts of the state. The government's decision to further extend the school summer vacation was made taking note of the forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about no let-up in the prevailing heatwave conditions till June 23, officials said. The summer vacation in schools started on April 25 and it was initially scheduled to reopen on June 18.
Chandigarh bans private coaching classes during school hours
Authorities in Chandigarh on Tuesday announced a ban on private coaching classes during school hours.
Hindi exams cancelled in UP after blunder
The Hindi papers of an exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) slated for Tuesday were cancelled following a blunder, an official said.
Microsoft buys student video discussion platform Flipgrid
As part of its attempt to win over students and educators, Microsoft has acquired video discussion platform Flipgrid which is used by more than 20 million teachers and students across the world.
'Helicopter parenting' may harm kid's behaviour
'Helicopter parenting' - which describes an overcontrolling behaviour of parents - can negatively affect children's ability to manage their emotions and deal with the challenging demands of growing up, a study has found. Children need space to learn and grow on their own, without parents hovering over them, researchers said in a study published in the journal Developmental Psychology. "Our research showed that children with helicopter parents may be less able to deal with the challenging demands of growing up, especially with navigating the complex school environment," said Nicole B Perry from the University of Minnesota in the US. "Children who cannot regulate their emotions and behaviour effectively are more likely to act out in the classroom, to have a harder time making friends and to struggle in school," she added. Children rely on caregivers for guidance. They need parents who are sensitive to their needs, recognise when they are capable of managing a situation and will guide ...
MP Guv asks colleges to observe yoga day, send her 'proof'
Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to observe International Yoga Day slated to be held on June 21.The educational institutions have been directed to send photographs of the preparations of the event, the names of the participating students and teachers and a CD of the function to the Raj Bhawan till 4 pm on Tuesday, as per a circular.Further, all universities and colleges have been ordered to hold seminars, competitions, debates and other events on International Yoga Day.On a similar note, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi issued a similar circular earlier this month directing vice-chancellors of all state universities to observe International Yoga Day.In 2014, an international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal for the same.
Jindal varsity's international affairs students shine in job market
Turning a common perception on its head, international affairs students of O.P. Jindal Global University here have shown that pursuing a so-called "conventional" course can also open several doors of recruitment including in multinational companies, think tanks and international NGOs.
DU issues first cut-off, LSR bids highest at 98.75%
Delhi University colleges on Monday announced their first cut-off list for admission, with Lady Shriram College setting it highest of them all for its B.A. (Programme) course at 98.75 per cent.
C'garh: 1.5 lakh teachers to be brought under School Edu Dept
The Chhattisgarh cabinet today approved much awaited "merger" of 'shikshakarmi', who are presently working under Panchayats and other local bodies, with the state school education department. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh this evening. The decision will be effective fromJuly 1, and will benefit around 1.50 lakh shikshakarmi who are presently under the purview of Panchayats and urban local bodies, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ajay Chandrakar said. In the first phase, merger of 1.03 lakh shikshakarmi who have completed eight years of service will be carried out from the July 1. The remaining 48,000 shikshakarmi will become eligible for merger into the school education department as and when they complete eight years of service, the minister said. These shikshakarmi will get the benefit of Pay Commission recommendations which regular teachers get. They will also get pay scale, allowances and other facilities ...
Delhi University issues first cut-off, LSR asks 98.75% for B.A
Delhi University colleges on Monday announced their first cut-off list for admission, with Lady Shriram College setting it highest of them all for its B.A. (Programme) course at 98.75 per cent.
Girl from Punjab's backward area tops AIIMS entrance
Eliza Bansal, 17, from Punjab's backward area of Lehragaga in Sangrur district has topped in the entrance examination for the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
Kota institute students bag 9 of top 10 ranks in AIIMS MBBS results
Rajasthan's coaching class capital Kota, known to churn out toppers, did it once again today as nine students from a city institute were among the top 10 in the AIIMS MBBS entrance test 2018. The results for the exam were declared today. Nine students of Kota's Allen Career Institute bagged All India Rank (AIR) 2 to 10, institute director Brajesh Maheshwari said. Three of these nine students were enrolled in the distance learning programme - Ramneek Kaur Mahal (AIR 2), Manraj Sra (AIR 4) and Eishvauk Aggarwal (AIR 10), he said. The others are Mehak Arora (AIR 3), Amitabh Pankaj Chauhan (AIR 5), Abdur Rehman Asrarul Haque (AIR 6), Sangeet Rathi (AIR 7), Amulya Gupta (AIR 8) and Somal Aggarwal (AIR 9). All of these six are from the institute's classroom programme, he added. Chauhan also bagged AIR 1 in the SC category. Another classroom programme student of the institute, Prince Chaudhary (AIR 18) topped in the OBC category, Maheshwari said. He said that 34 students of the institute ...
SC slams Bihar for poor condition of medical colleges
With some medical colleges run by the Bihar government found to be deficient in facilities and declared unfit for further admissions, the Supreme Court on Monday slammed the state government, saying: "You are going to treat human beings, not animals."