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University of Madras a model for the country: Prez Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind today hailed the University of Madras as a "model" for the country, saying it was institutions such as these that people turned to for direction and leadership. Delivering the 160th convocation address at the prestigious Madras University here, he said, "Our country is seeking to meet opportunities as well as challenges of the fourth industrial revolution of robotics, genomics and artificial intelligence". "It is institutions such as these that we turn to for direction and leadership at the beginning of the 21st century. This is an exciting chapter for India," he said. The president said no other university in the country could boast of the fact that six former presidents had studied in the varsity. "S Radhakrishnan, V V Giri, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, R Venkataraman, K R Narayanan and A P J Abdul Kalam all studied here before eventually graduating to the highest office in Rashtrapati Bhavan," Kovind said, adding the first governor-general C ...
Sydney-based UNSW announces 61 scholarships for Indian students
Sydney-based University of New South Wales (UNSW) has instituted 61 scholarships to attract "bright" Indian minds and provide them financial assistance for studying in the Australian varsity.
St Stephen's reports inflammatory quotes in college chapel
Controversial quotes were reportedly found written on the door of a chapel at Delhi University's St Stephen's college here. Students union president Sai Aashirwaad said inflammatory quotes like 'Mandir Yahi Banega' were found written on the chapel's main door, while an 'Om' symbol along with the words 'I'm going to hell' was found on the cross situated behind the chapel yesterday. "The messages, however, were cleared today," he said. The college administration had announced preparatory holidays for students from April 28, with only those having practical exams attending the college. Principal John Varghese was unavailable for comments.
128 school buses fined in Agra
The Agra district authorities have penalised 128 school buses and issued an order to update security arrangements in a campaign to screen all vehicles transporting students to schools, officials said on Saturday.
Edu institutions not refunding fees to face action: HRD
Higher education institutions not returning fees in case of withdrawal of admission by a student will soon face punitive action, according to a senior HRD Ministry official. "As per AICTE and UGC norms, institutions are bound to return fees and original documents of students in case a candidate opts to withdraw the admission," the official said. "It has been often noticed that some institutions don't refund fees or deduct an extravagant amount while returning. Such institutions will now face action," the official added. This has been done to prevent professional institutions from exploiting students from "exercising other options of joining institutions of their choice." The Human Resource Development Ministry has instructed the All-India Council for Technical Education and the University Grants Commission to take punitive action against institutions, including deemed varsities, if they fail to enforce these directions. "This could include withdrawal of approval and recognition of ...
Govt aims at providing corporate-level education to poor: Andhra CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on May 4 met with students of government residential schools for SCs and STs. He appreciated students, who performed well in IIT JEE Mains and Tenth Standard exams.He said, it is a proud moment because 216 students from Government residential schools have qualified for IIT JEE Mains exam. The Chief Minister also wished 400 students of the tenth standard who attained 10 out of 10 GPA.CM Naidu expressed his hope that the number of rankers which is in hundreds would grow to thousands next year.He further said, "The Government aims at providing corporate-level quality education to all poor students. If students are ready to focus on studies and explore their inherent talent, the Government will encourage them. Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India that is giving Rs 15 lakhs for foreign education.""Education to the poor can eradicate economic disparities in the society. All of you students have proved that anybody can perform well ..
FIR lodged against JNU assistant professor for alleged sexual harassment
An FIR was lodged against Assistant Professor Rajbeer Singh of the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Vasant Kunj Police Station for allegedly harassing a female student on February 9, 2018.According to the female student, Rajbeer Singh- assistant professor at the Centre for Study in Science Policy and School of Social Sciences, had physically assaulted her and threatened her.The female student alleged that the incident took place around 12 pm on February 9, 2018, when Rajbeer Singh beat her up and pushed her, which severely injured her neck and back. She claimed that the incident took place when she along with some other students of the University went to speak to the mentioned faculty to extend support for a University Strike but he lost his cool and started thrashing the students.She further claimed that Rajbeer Singh threatened her of dire consequences if she mentioned the incident to anyone.She stated in her FIR, "There were about 15 people, including five security guards who are ...
Mizoram's first medical college to open in August
Mizoram's first medical college is slated to open its doors in August.
HRD Ministry launches online training course for higher education faculty
To better the quality of teaching in the country, Human Resource Development Ministry has launched an initiative to train teachers using digital platform.Using the Massive Open Online Courses platform SWAYAM, the central government intends to update the teaching technique of 1.5 million higher education faculty with focus on new and emerging trends.To achieve this, in the first phase, 75 discipline-specific National Resource Centres (NRCs) have been identified to prepare online training material and keep the teachers abreast of latest developments in their disciplines through the online refresher course.A number of institutions such as Central, State and Open Universities, National Institutes for Technical Teachers Training, IITs, IIITs, NITs and other have been notified as NRCs in this regard.
Govt school teacher dismissed for sexually harassing minor
A government school teacher was dismissed from service for allegedly sexually harassing a student, an official statement said today. The Department of Elementary Education dismissed the accused after it received various complaint against him for past some time. It was found that the said teacher was allegedly misbehaving with the students and sexually harassing the female students for past some time, an official release said. The police have registered a case against the accused under relevant section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Help desks for NEET students at rly stations,busstands
The Kerala government today directed all Collectors and district police chiefs to arrange help desks at all major railway and bus stations to provide necessary help to candidates appearing for the May 6 NEET medical entrance test. This is to help thousands of students appearing for the test in centres in other districts and from outside the state, a government press release said. Revenue and police authorities should ensure them hindrance free travel and other facilities, the release said. For those who need accommodation, authorities shall provide it with the support of local people, it said.
Jinnah portrait issue: Protest held outside UP Bhawan in Delhi
A protest was held on Friday outside Uttar Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi against clashes at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) over Pakistan's Founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah portrait issue in the varsity campus.Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh city witnessed a clash on Thursday between students of the AMU and the police.Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Om Prakash Singh, told ANI, "The situation in Aligarh is under control. We are watchful and will not let any untoward incident take place."Internet services were suspended here to prevent the communal flare-up over Pakistan's Founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah portrait issue.According to media reports, section 144 has also been imposed in Aligarh amid high tension over the controversy."There were so many messages coming on social media which were creating a negative effect on communal harmony. Keeping that in mind, the DM (district magistrate) of the area has imposed section 144 of CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure)," said Aligarh .
TN to pay allowance, train fare for candidates appearing for NEET outside
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Friday announced a travel allowance of second class train fare for Tamil Nadu students appearing for the NEET medical entrance exam outside the state.
SP MP compares Jinnah to Gandhi, Nehru
A Samajwadi Party MP today likened Muhammad Ali Jinnah to Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru as tension simmered at Aligarh Muslim University, the centre of a row over a portrait of the Pakistan founder. The administration suspended internet services in communally sensitive Aligarh district from 2 pm today to midnight tomorrow to prevent rumour mongering. AMU students continued their sit-in at the university's Baab-e-Syed gate, where they had clashed with the police on Wednesday. They are boycotting classes for the next two days. Wednesday's clash took place when the students were demanding action against right-wing protesters who had entered the campus and wanted Jinnah's portrait removed from the student union office, where it has been hanging for decades. The students offered Friday prayers at the scene of the dharna in which a large number of teachers and other members of the AMU fraternity participated. In Gorakhpur, newly elected Samajwadi Party MP Praveen Nishad sparked a ...
Hospital operator HCA spends big to keep nurses on board
NEW YORK (Reuters) - HCA Healthcare is raising the stakes in a fiercely competitive labor market, pledging $300 million for employee benefits that are largely designed to attract nurses, company executives told Reuters.
Leading law firms recruit JGLS graduates
A number of law graduates of Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) have been recruited by top law firms in the country, the institution said. An English law firm has also offered a training contract to one of the graduating students, a release said. We expect several other domestic and international law firms to hire from our future graduating batches as several law firms have signed MoUs with our university for offering internships to our students," Jindal Global University founding vice-chancellor and the dean of Jindal Global Law School, C Raj Kumar, said. He said that opportunities for law graduates were not limited these days and various other career options in the field of "business enterprises, consultancy firms, investment banks, think tanks, research institutions, NGOs" were also available to them.
Allow EWS students to complete studies in private schools: PIL
A PIL was filed in the Delhi High Court on Friday to seek change in law to ensure students from poor families who pass Class 8 from private schools can complete their education up to senior secondary level.
AIF's New York gala raises USD 1.84 mn for children's education in India
A leading philanthropic organisation has raised USD 1.84 million for children's education in India as prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs came together at its annual gala to support its poverty-disrupting work on the ground in India. The annual gala of the American India Foundation (AIF) raised the amount as over 500 guests, including business executives, investors, entrepreneurs and community leaders, attended the gala to support the AIF's Learning and Migration Program (LAMP). The Program provides access to quality education opportunities to children in areas of high migration, while also advocating to communities and governments the universal right to education. The April 30 gala held here helped raise funds to support AIF's poverty-disrupting work on the ground in India, an AIF statement said. AIF Vice Chair Harit Talwar and Head of Digital Finance at Goldman Sachs thanked the supporters. The AIF said in India each year, 70 million people migrate from their villages to ...
National Resource Centres roped in to teach teachers
The government has identified 75 National Resource Centres to update the curriculum of different fields of studies and provide online refresher training to the teachers, an official statement said on Friday.
TN CM announces train fare, Rs 1000 aid for NEET students
Every student from Tamil Nadu who travels to other states to appear for the NEET will be given train fare in addition to monetary assistance of Rs 1,000 per candidate, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said here today. He said these students and one attendant travelling with him or her would be provided second class train fare and given an assistance of Rs 1,000 towards other expenditure. Palaniswami said the direction was given following reports that those allotted centres outside Tamil Nadu were facing difficulties. Students could get the train fare and Rs 1,000 assistance from the district Chief Education Officer through their school either before or after their journey to write NEET, he said. Palaniswami's announcement comes a day after PMK demanded that the state government bear the travel expenses of students who have been allotted centres in other States. A section of students, about 200 from Tamil Nadu, have been allotted centres in Kerala and Rajasthan to write NEET, .