Education News

'Professor' Kalam starts IIM-A classes Saturday

Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is all set to start his classes at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) Saturday. Reducing the urban-rural divide, energy security and water conservation are some of the key themes he will be addressing.11:31 AM on September 12

Debate on elevators, canteen facilities in varsity poll

Hundreds of students of Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, Thursday participated in an open house discussion during which various issues, including central status to the varsity, elevator facility in girls' hostels, sports facilities and good canteen facilities, were debated upon.5:33 PM on September 11

Over 35 mn kids benefit from government project: official

Over 35 million children have joined the education system since the launch of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), a central government project that aims for universal access to education, an official said Thursday.5:31 PM on September 11

India, Israel explore new partnerships in culture and education

India and Israel are exploring new partnerships in culture and education to consolidate bilateral ties.4:31 PM on September 11

Nightclubs, multiplexes minting money in students union poll

Local nightclubs, multiplexes and transport agencies are making hay as the campaign for the Panjab University Campus Students' Union (PUCSU) polls enters its final phase.4:02 PM on September 11

No woman to vie for Panjab University students union president

Seventy percent of the students in Panjab University (PU) are women, but in the last three decades its students union has never had a woman president. Nor will it this year, as all candidates for the president's post in the Friday poll are men.12:03 PM on September 11

Salman Khurshid alleges irregularities in DPS Society

Congress leader Salman Khurshid Wednesday filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, accusing the Delhi Public School (DPS) society of committing irregularities and sought an enquiry into the issue.7:32 AM on September 11

Gujarat decides against allowing books during exams

The Gujarat government has for the time being shelved a plan to allow Class 8, 9 and 10 students to consult their books while writing examinations - an idea backed by none other than Chief Minister Narendra Modi.6:00 AM on September 11

It's a Net-based poll campaign at Panjab University

If you've got not so familiar e-mail and you're a Panjab University (PU) student, it's probably from a candidate seeking your vote in the forthcoming students union elections.11:00 AM on September 09

Gujarat may allow students to carry books to exams

About two million students of Classes 8, 9 and 10 in Gujarat would be allowed to carry their books to exam halls if the state education authority has its way.6:30 AM on September 09

Uttar Pradesh introduces English as subject for engineering student

Sensing that poor communication skills in English might be holding back engineering students in Uttar Pradesh from getting good jobs, authorities have decided that the subject would be introduced in engineering colleges and institutes in the state, an official said Monday.8:30 PM on September 08

Tripura principal arrested for sexual abuse of woman colleague

The principal of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in south Tripura has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a woman teacher, officials said here Monday.6:02 PM on September 08

Hononary doctorate conferred on UNIDO chief

The University of Madras has conferred an honorary doctor of literature (D.Litt) degree on Kandeh K. Yumkella, the director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).3:31 PM on September 08

Stray dogs close down schools, colleges in Orissa town

All educational institutions including schools and colleges are closed for three days starting Monday in an Orissa town after stray dogs went on a rampage and attacked dozens of its residents, police said.12:01 PM on September 08

Female teacher dies in Haryana police firing

A female teacher died of bullet injuries Sunday during a clash between protesting teachers and police in a Haryana town.2:02 AM on September 08