Education News

Uttar Pradesh university to team up with Italian university

The Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU) here will tie up with the University of Naples, Italy, to promote academic research, especially in the field of international law.2:30 PM on October 30

AMU teachers to defend Jamia students held for Delhi bombings

Teachers of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have come out in defence of the two Jamia Millia Islamia students arrested in connection with the serial blasts in New Delhi.4:30 PM on October 28

Entry of foreign varsities: most welcome, though some call it 'elitist'

Should foreign universities be allowed entry into India as Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi has suggested? While most academics and others have welcomed the idea, saying it would bring an end to 'academic landlordism', some feel it would lead to 'elitism' in education.11:00 AM on October 28

Board exams nearing, but schools in Kandhamal turned into relief camps

Students and their parents in Kandhamal district are a worried lot. Though board examinations are just four months away, 40 schools in this Orissa district are closed due to the widespread anti-Christian violence that engulfed the region and have been turned into camps for the displaced people and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.11:00 AM on October 27

Terrorism should be subject of study in schools: Kiran Bedi

Terrorism should be taught as a subject in schools so that Indian youth become more aware of the scourge, says Kiran Bedi, celebrated former police officer Kiran Bedi.9:30 AM on October 27

IIM should motivate students to opt for politics: Kalam

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, must motivate its students to opt for politics as a career, says former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.2:31 PM on October 26

The making of a politician - an institute tells you how

An institute here not only teaches its students history, political science, law and Gandhian principles but also what to wear and how, the apt hair and beard style and the art of public speaking - in short, how to excel in politics.10:00 AM on October 26

Probe ordered after students fall ill

Following complaints that school students took ill after taking Vitamin A drops during a heath check-up in Uttar Pradesh, the authorities Saturday ordered an inquiry.1:00 AM on October 26

Apex court stays JNU students union poll

The Supreme Court Friday imposed a conditional stay on the Nov 4 elections of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students Union after taking serious note of the violation of the Lyngdoh committee recommendations.10:00 PM on October 24

500 prominent Keralites to record voices for posterity

A group of students Friday began a unique project to record the voices of prominent Keralites like Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan and National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan on a range of issues to enable succeeding generations get a feel of life in the early 21st century.5:02 PM on October 24

Intel to promote computer literacy in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has teamed up with Intel, the chip manufacturing giant, for spreading computer literacy in the country's most populous state, an official said Friday.4:32 PM on October 24

Rahul's interaction with Kanpur students cancelled, government denies hand

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's interaction with students at a university here was cancelled Friday in a move that senior party leaders attributed to the Mayawati government.4:31 PM on October 24

Five-year old tied and dragged for not attending school

A school principal in Uttar Pradesh has been booked for tying a five-year-old student with ropes and dragging him for nearly 50 metres for not attending school regularly, an official said Thursday.1:32 AM on October 24

Student tied with ropes, dragged on ground in Uttar Pradesh

A five-year-old child was tied with ropes and dragged for nearly 50 metres by authorities in Uttar Pradesh for not attending school regularly, an official said Thursday.7:31 PM on October 23

'Faculty shortage holding back India in information technology'

Faculty shortage is the greatest challenge that is holding India back from taking her rightful place and share in the global information technology (IT) market, according to award-winning academic Bharat Bhasker.7:00 PM on October 23