Lack of Innovation in Teaching
Lack of innovation in teaching has left us with a mismatch between the demand and supply of qualified manpower in the country, said Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University (BU) Prof G Thiruvasagam here on Wednesday. Speaking during the pre-entry training program for newly recruited government college teachers at the BU, the V-C said the students who pass out of college are not able to land jobs as their education has not equipped them with the skills necessary for the industry. "Out of the 30 lakh students who pass out of colleges in India, only 10 percent are able to get jobs" he pointed out adding that 0.49 percentage of the GDP was allocated for higher education without any positive outcome. For more details on this topic: Lack of Innovation in Teaching
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IIT Kharagpur to Set up Entrepreneurship School
With the aim of honing the skills of budding entrepreneurs, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is setting up a school of entrepreneurship. The school would become functional in 2008 or 2009, said its Director D. Acharya at a press conference here on Friday. It was the first of its kind in the country, he added. While the students would be admitted to the entrepreneurship course through the regular IIT-JEE, they would be awarded two degrees — a Bachelor of Technology and a Master of Entrepreneurship — at the completion of the course. Fifty per cent of the cost of introducing the course would be borne by Vinod Mehta, an alumnus. For more details on this topic: IIT Kharagpur to Set up Entrepreneurship School
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Common Admission Retail Test (CART) on January 27
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) will conduct the first Common Admission Retail Test (CART) for its Post Graduate Program in Retail Management (PGPRM) in 25 cities on January 27. Talking to newsmen on Friday, RAI Chief Executive Officer Gibson G. Vedamani said the objective was to provide students with a high level of knowledge and understanding of concepts and processes involved in retailing and equip them with operational and analytical skills necessary for a professional career in the retail sector. Around 2,500 candidates are expected to take the first test, of which 1,500 will be short-listed for admission. For more details on this topic: Common Admission Retail Test (CART) on January 27
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans offers free Computer Course
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology has invited applications from candidates for the free computer course offered at its centres in Mylapore and T.Nagar. The course, targeted at unemployed youth from economically weaker sections of society, would cover DTP, C, C++ and multimedia. Applications for candidates interested in joining the batches that commence in February 2008 are available at 18/20/22, East Mada Street, Mylapore. For more details on this topic: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans offers free Computer Course
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International Award for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Scientist
V. Saravanakumar, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, has won the award for the “Best Research Paper” in Sri Lanka recently. According to a university release, Mr. Saravanakumar received the award from Vice-Chancellor Harishchandra Abeygunawardena, at the international conference held at the Post-Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. His research paper titled “A Pricing Model for Milk-based on Cost Production” was adjudged the best in the category of agricultural economics and extension. For more details on this topic: International Award for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Scientist
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Three Engineering Colleges Charging Extra Fee by AICTE
Of the 33 self-financing engineering colleges that have been asked for clarification with regard to their fee structure by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), three come under the aegis of the Anna University, Coimbatore. ‘Surprise inspections’ had been undertaken by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) at the beginning of the academic year to check for anomalies in the fee structure. Following this, colleges in the Coimbatore region too had come under the scanner. For more details on this topic: Three Engineering Colleges Charging Extra Fee by AICTE
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Scientist Honoured
N. Kumar, Professor (Horticulture), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, has been conferred the “Fellow of AIPUB” by the Association for the Improvement in Production and Utilisation of Banana (AIPUB). He received the award from Agriculture Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam at the national conference on banana held at Tiruchirapalli. Mr. Kumar has been recognised for his contribution in research and development in horticulture, particularly in banana. For more details on this topic: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Scientist Honoured
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Swami Vivekananda Youth Leadership Award for Meenakshi College Student
R. Shanmugapriya, student council president of the Meenakshi College for Women, was given the second ‘Swami Vivekananda Youth Leadership Award’ on Sunday. V.A. Somayajulu, Principal, India Bank Management Academy for Growth and Excellence (IMAGE), gave away the award in the presence of Bodhamayananda, Co-ordinator, Personality Development Project, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama (T. Nagar). Talking to The Hindu, he said the award was instituted to encourage and recognise youth leadership. It would be presented to a college student or young professional in any field for excellence in character, leadership skills, responsibility and academics. For more details on this topic: Swami Vivekananda Youth Leadership Award for Meenakshi College Student
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Separate University for Education Colleges
The Association of University Teachers (AUT) Tamil Nadu has urged the State Government to establish a separate university for education colleges. A resolution passed in this regard at the AUT General Council meeting held here on sunday said that such a move would help properly regulate and streamline the functioning of education colleges, which were mushrooming in the state. In another resolution, the association wanted the universities in the state to strictly adhere to the university Act statutes while granting affiliation to new colleges and courses. For more details on this topic: Separate University for Education Colleges
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Chinese Students Study Degree in English at Bharathiar University
“Have you had lunch? You can join us,” Chant Yipin from China hesitantly invites this reporter to lunch with his group at a Chinese restaurant here. He is hesitant not because he does not want to share the lunch, but because his fluency in English is limited. He is part of the 12-member team from Huaihua University, China, that has come to acquire a degree in English from Bharathiar University. Most of his team mates cannot understand, speak or write in English. They have taken the step to cross borders to qualify themselves in the international language. For more details on this topic: Chinese Students Study Degree in English at Bharathiar University
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Chennai Students Win Contest on Climate Change
An eleventh standard student from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan school in Nungambakkam, Chennai, has won an international competition on climate change for suggesting innovative ways to redesign existing communities in Chennai to make them more environmentally-friendly. Jaswanth Madhavan, 16, had his entry selected over more than 50 entries from countries from around the world. Nine students from Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan in T. Nagar also won the runner-up prize in the competition for middle-school students. For more details on this topic: Chennai Students Win Contest on Climate Change
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All India Council for Technical Education Seeks Fee Details from Engineering Colleges
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has written to 33 self-financing engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, asking them to provide details of their fee structure to ascertain whether they are demanding more than the prescribed amount, as alleged by the State government. “We have asked for clarifications,” said AICTE member secretary Narayana Rao. “We wrote to them last week, and have given them 15 days to get back to us with an explanation.” For more details on this topic: All India Council for Technical Education Seeks Fee Details from Engineering Colleges
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All India Engineering Entrance Examination (Model Exam) on December 30
More than 6,000 students from Chennai and 4,500 from seven other district centres have registered for the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) Model Exam, to be held on December 30. It will be organised by The Hindu Education Plus and AIMS Education. Registration can be done until December 28 (subject to availability of seats) online or directly at the AIMS office. According to a press release, an enquiry office will function at the AIMS office at Teynampet till December 29 up to 2 p.m. to help students who have already registered for the exam, but could not get the admit card. For more details on this topic: All India Engineering Entrance Examination (Model Exam) on December 30
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New Textbooks for Classes I, III and V for Andhra Pradesh Schools
Classes I, III and V of the State Syllabus will have new textbooks from the next academic year (2008-09). The manuscript is ready and the strike order for printing the books is awaited from the respective editors. New material for classes II, IV and VI is being finalised and will be implemented from 2009-10. Director of School Education S. Balasubrahmaniam told The Hindu that the revamp of curriculum for classes I to X would be completed in three phases each year from 2008-09 to 2010-11. For more details on this topic: New Textbooks for Classes I, III and V for Andhra Pradesh Schools
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ICDAR PG Diploma in Alternative in Dispute Resolution
Proximate Education 2008Conducted by ICADR and NALSAR university of Law , Hyderadad The Last date for submission of filled in application is extended upto 16th january 2008. For more details on this topic: ICDAR PG Diploma in Alternative in Dispute Resolution
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Council of Scientific & Industrial Research UGC Test
It is notified for information of the candidates, appearing in Joint CSIR-UGC Test for JRF and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET) on Sunday the 23rd December, 2007 For more details on this topic: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research UGC Test
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Central University, IIM in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Tamil Nadu will soon have a Central University and an Indian Institute of Management. Acceding to a request from Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Union Human Resources Development Minister Arjun Singh announced that the two institutions would be set up in the State. Addressing presspersons here on Friday, he said that when Mr. Singh met him in New Delhi, he promised that they would be set up. Tamil Nadu does not have a Central University or an IIM. For more details on this topic: Central University, IIM in Tamil Nadu
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PSG College of Arts and Science signed a MoU with ICICI Bank
Coimbatore: PSG College of Arts and Science signed a memorandum of understanding with ICICI Bank here on Thursday to mark the beginning of an industry-academia partnership. Vanaja Shankar, Head, Faculty Development Program, Industry-Academia Partnership, ICICI Bank, Mumbai, said that the partnership would include three purposes: a 150-hour foundation banking course, a 150-hour e-learning course, and exposure to ‘live banking’. For more details on this topic: PSG College of Arts and Science signed a MoU with ICICI Bank
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Engineering Students Joining Post Graduate without AICET Approval
Coimbatore/ Salem: Following a recent order passed by the Kerala Government banning the students who have graduated from engineering colleges without AICTE approval from joining Post Graduate courses there, a Kerala-based parents' association has planned to stage stir at a college in Salem. The government order (GO) has once again brought to the fore the jurisdiction dispute between deemed universities and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which last year led to campus violence. “The Kerala-based parents' association of the Vinayaka Mission's KV Engineering College at Ariyannoor in Salem district convened a meeting in Kochi recently and the members decided to assemble in front of the college on Jan 2 to protest the GO. For more details on this topic: Engineering Students Joining Post Graduate without AICET Approval
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Public Education is Essential for School Children
New Delhi: No country in the world has been able to educate all its children without state intervention, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen argued on Wednesday. This was in response to suggestions from the corporate sector for adopting voucher systems and greater private participation in school education. Intervening in a discussion on ‘Right to Education — Actions Now,’ Professor Sen sought to give the corporate sector a reality check on the state of primary schools across the country as leading lights from industry spoke about greater connectivity and computers as an effective tool for spreading education. For more details on this topic: Public Education is Essential for School Children
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Most Popular Political Leader Searched for on the Internet
New Delhi: Munnabhai and his 'Gandhigiri' seem to have helped the country rediscover the ideals of the Father of the Nation who has emerged as the most popular political leader searched for on the Internet. Among the most popular searches for the year 2007, Mahatma Gandhi has been ranked ahead of ex-President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, present incumbent Pratibha Patil, Congress " chief Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi, who figure on the list of top ten political leaders compiled by online search giant Google. Kalam has been ranked at the second position, while Pratibha Patil is at sixth position. Sonia and Rahul have been named at 3rd and 8th positions respectively, while Indira Gandhi occupies the fourth position. For more details on this topic: Most Popular Political Leader Searched for on the Internet
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Business Management School at IIT-Kanpur
Kanpur: IIT Kanpur will soon have a world class business management school with financial assistance from an alumni couple. Raj Singh and his wife Neera Singh have decided to give Rs. 9 crore for setting up the business school. "We want that IIT-K should have a world class school of business management so that students passing from this institute can compete with others," Mr. Singh told PTI here. He graduated in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1975 while his wife graduated in chemical engineering in 1981 from the same institute. Both are presently working in the telecom business in the U.S. For more details on this topic: Business Management School at IIT-Kanpur
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International Conference on Global Entrepreneurship ICGE – 2007
Centre for Entrepreneurship School of Management Conference date: 20 December '07 Venue : University Auditorium Starting time : 10.00 AM Keynote address: Mr. Ashok Soota Chairman & Managing Director Mind Tree Consulting For more details on this topic: International Conference on Global Entrepreneurship ICGE – 2007
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Indian and French Universities to Sign MoU for Exchange Program
Patna: The Association of Indian Universities will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Association of French Universities for an exchange program under which the parent university and the foreign university will simultaneously offer degrees to scholars for the same course. Patna University Vice-Chancellor Y.C. Simhadri, in his capacity as president of the Association of Indian Universities, will sign the MoU during the first week of January in Paris. Under the exchange programme students enrolled in the specified Indian universities will be sent to French universities for the entire period of the course and on completion will receive degrees from both universities. For more details on this topic: Indian and French Universities to Sign MoU for Exchange Program
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French Institute of Pondicherry Launched Web Catalogue
It will help researchers locate specific titles Puducherry: This library has a collection of 59,000 books, 300 theses, 800 journals and 1,000 articles on topics related to Indology, the social sciences and ecology. Its multi-script catalogue is on-line now. Web Catalogue was launched by Education Minister M.O.H.F. Shahjahan at the French Institute of Pondicherry on Tuesday. The Consul-General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai, Joelle Rayet, in her felicitation address, said the catalogue would be useful to researchers looking for specific titles and books. Mr Shahjahan commended the French Institute for its large collection of books and palm leaf manuscripts. For more details on this topic: French Institute of Pondicherry Launched Web Catalogue
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E-Library to Come up in MGR Medical University
Chennai: An e-library will soon be set up at the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University. The State Planning Commission has requested funds from the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the purpose. University Vice-Chancellor Meer Mustafa Hussain spoke about plans for the facility at the release of 'Current Concepts in Surgery - II', a book authored by Dr N Dorairajan, Head, Department of Surgery, Madras Medical College (MMC), here on Tuesday. The university has a virtual library at present, the Vice-Chancellor claimed. For more details on this topic: E-Library to Come up in MGR Medical University
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Anna University Looking for Its Own Campus
Coimbatore: Anna University, Coimbatore, housed on the Government College of Technology (GCT) campus, still has no premises of its own. It is currently facing a space crunch. What began as a temporary arrangement seems set to continue as the university nears the first anniversary of its founding in February 2008. Says R. Radhakrishnan, Vice-Chancellor: “As soon as the idea of the university was mooted in the Assembly, it was decided that some 250 acres of land available on the Bharathiar University campus that was identified by the government would be allotted to us. But it has been 10 months and nothing concrete has materialised. There seems to be some legal issues in the transfer of the land.” For more details on this topic: Anna University Looking for Its Own Campus
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Nalanda University Includes Syllubus of Buddhism & Global Warming
New Delhi: In keeping with the times, students at the new Nalanda University would study subjects like global warming and business management. That can be figured after the second meeting this week-end of the Nalanda Mentor Group - a panel headed by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen - which is helping to revive the famed university that once drew the brightest students from across Asia and beyond. It could house up to 10,000 students. At one time, Chinese monk-scholar Xuanzang (Hsuan Tsang, for those familiar with the old way of spelling him) was among them. For more details on this topic: Nalanda University Includes Syllubus of Buddhism & Global Warming
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Bharathiar University Conducts First Overseas Recruitment Interview
Coimbatore: Interviews being conducted via tele-conference by companies in the United States and Information Technology (IT) companies in India to recruit human resources have become passé. Today an educational institution crossed a milestone by doing so. Bharathiar University conducted its first overseas recruitment interview via tele-conference here on Monday. The university is carrying out interviews to recruit for 80 positions (professors, readers and lecturers) in 21 departments. “Many candidates have applied from overseas. Some have requested for telephonic interviews, while some others for video conferencing. We felt that the latter would be ideal because it is almost like face-to-face. For more details on this topic: Bharathiar University Conducts First Overseas Recruitment Interview
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Annamalai University Distance Education Exam Notification
The University Distance Education Regular Stream Program & Open University System Program Theory Examinations will be held from 26th December 2007 at the following Centres as per the Time-Table issued already: 01 Annamalainagar 001 Department Of Education, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002. B.A. All Courses, B.A./B.Sc. Psychology, B.Lit., B.Com., M.A. All Courses, M.A./M.Sc. Applied Psychology And M.Sc.Mathematics For more details on this topic: Annamalai University Distance Education Exam Notification
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PSG College of Arts & Science Launches ‘FORTRESS’
Coimbatore: A Forum for Theoretical and Applied Research in Social Sciences (FORTRESS) to promote the research spirit among students, especially those belonging to the humanities, was launched at the PSG College of Arts and Science here on Friday. Inaugurating the forum, S. Padmini Swaminathan, Director, Madras Institute of Development Studies, said that such forums were the need of the hour to encourage more youth towards research. “It is the responsibility of the teachers to ensure that a second and third line of researchers are created among the student community,” she asserted. For more details on this topic: PSG College of Arts & Science Launches ‘FORTRESS’
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Ooty Students Awarded Medals by the Educational Assessment Australia (EAA)
Udhagamandalam: Joyous scenes were witnessed at the Crescent Play and Primary School here on Thursday. The reason: The school received information from Macmillan India Limited that two of its Standard V students, Niharika Anna John and Ayesha Ashika, had been awarded medals by the Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) of the University of New South Wales for securing the highest grade in Tamil Nadu in the International Assessment for Indian Schools (English category-fifth standard). For more details on this topic: Ooty Students Awarded Medals by the Educational Assessment Australia (EAA)
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Anna University Introduced New Academic Programs
Chennai: Anna University will start M.Tech programs in Nanotechnology and Food Technology and B.E. Biomedical Engineering in the coming year, varsity Vice-Chancellor D. Viswanathan said on Friday. He was addressing participants at the varsity’s 28th convocation here on Friday. As part of its plans to expand its academic programmes, the varsity had introduced a B.Tech programme in Apparel Technology and M.Tech in Coastal Management this year, Dr. Viswanathan said. For more details on this topic: Anna University Introduced New Academic Programs
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PSG and UK University Jointly Offer Master Programs
Coimbatore: The PSG Institute of Advanced Studies and University of West of England, Bristol, UK signed an MoU recently to jointly offer Split Masters Programs such as M.Sc (Information Technology) and M.Sc (Software) enabling the students to study one semester at PSG and one semester and project work at UWE. This reduces the financial burden on the students to study the entire course at UWE. Faculty exchange is also included in the MoU. Some of the faculty may be deputed to do research at UWE. According to a press release, for admission to M.Sc (IT) and M.Sc (SW), students having BE and B.Sc degrees with relevant specialisation are eligible. Before going to UWE, the students must have a qualification in English equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600. For more details on this topic: PSG and UK University Jointly Offer Master Programs
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Voorhees College Directed to Engage Scribes for Visually Impaired Students
Chennai: The Madras High Court has directed the Vellore-based Voorhees College to engage scribes for two visually impaired students without insisting that the fee be paid by the students themselves. An interim direction to this effect was given by the First Bench, comprising Chief Justice A.P. Shah and Justice V. Ramasubramanian, on public interest litigation petitions filed by R. Senthil and A. Raja. Their examinations are scheduled to commence on Thursday. For more details on this topic: Voorhees College Directed to Engage Scribes for Visually Impaired Students
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United Nations Focused on Education for Sustainable Development
Coimbatore: The United Nations has declared 2005-14 as the decade of education for sustainable development. We should take this call very seriously if we aspire for a sustainable future, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University G. Thiruvasagam said here on Wednesday. “A paradigm shift from awareness and understanding to involvement, participation and problem solving in education should be brought about to meet the immediate and future challenges,” he said at the inauguration of a training for MBA and MSW students on “Be and Make – Prepare to Present and be Placed”. The programme was organised by the Coimbatore Chapter of National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) to guide the post-graduates to be well equipped to get good placements. For more details on this topic: United Nations Focused on Education for Sustainable Development
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SSM Academy Implemented European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Program
Coimbatore: The SSM Academy for International Certifications at Komarapalayam will implement the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) programme in India. The programme was launched here by Vivek Jacob, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carrera Holdings Inc of Italy at a function organised by the academy and Banyan Tree Knowledge Centre. This is a diploma program to demonstrate an individual’s competence in computer skills. For more details on this topic: SSM Academy Implemented European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Program
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CADD Quest 2008
Coimbatore: CADD Centre will organise its annual merit scholarships examinations CADD Quest in its centres on December 15, 16, 22 and 23. The institute that offers training in Computer Aided Designing (CAD) and Project Planning and Management (PPM), will offer 50 per cent scholarship on some courses to those who are successful in the Quest. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can benefit from the scholarship program based on the marks secured. The scholarship will be extended to courses relating to mechanical CAD, Electrical CAD, civil CAD, architecture CAD, project planning and management, interior architecture and design. For more details on this topic: CADD Quest 2008
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Gurgaon School Student Shot Dead by Classmates
Gurgaon: In an incident reminiscent of American high-school shootings, two Class VIII students of a private school here reportedly shot dead their classmate on Tuesday afternoon. Both the accused have been detained by the police. The incident took place around 2 p.m. when the accused had an altercation with 14-year-old Abhishek Tyagi and, in a fit of rage, fired five shots from close range in the school corridor after their class got over. Both the accused took turns to fire at the victim, police said. For more details on this topic: Gurgaon School Student Shot Dead by Classmates
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All Schools Equipped with Computer Labs
Coimbatore: All schools in the state will be equipped with computer laboratories in two years, School Education Minister Thangam Thennarasu said here on Monday. Inaugurating 'One College One School Adoption' scheme of Bharathiar University (BU), marking the 125th birth anniversary of 'Mahakavi' Subramania Bharathiar, he said language laboratories will also be set up in schools to improve the students' skills in languages. "The state is taking several steps to improve the quality of education. We will also introduce industrial courses to help the students get jobs," the minister said. For more details on this topic: All Schools Equipped with Computer Labs
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exam Notification
Important AnnouncementThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exam NotificationThe next Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of the Institute will be held on 3rd February 2008 from 9.00 A. M. to 2.30 P.M. in 109 cities in India. The sale of Information Brochures containing the application forms for the aforesaid Test would commence from 5th December 2007. The last date for sale and receipt of filled in application form is 26th December 2007. For more details on this topic: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Exam Notification
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Bharathiar University Redesigns Arts & Science Courses
Coimbatore: The Bharathiar University (BU) has redesigned the arts and science courses with a view to reviving the traditional courses that are not attracting the students of late. According to Vice-Chancellor Prof G Thiruvasagam, only 23 percent seats in arts and 30 percent seats in science get filled up in rural colleges while in city colleges the percentages are just higher like 41 and 54. "So, from now on B.Sc. Chemistry will be offered with 'Industrial Chemistry' and 'Computer Application', 'Pharmaceutical Chemistry' and 'Polimer Technology'. Similarly, Physics will be in a new form as Physics with 'Nano Technology' and 'Material Science'," he said. For more details on this topic: Bharathiar University Redesigns Arts & Science Courses
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Role of Sainik Schools Hailed
Udumalpet: Lt. General Noble Thamburaj, Army Commander of Southern Command, on Friday appreciated the role of Sainik schools in nation building. At the annual day celebrations at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, near here, Mr. Thamburaj said Sainik schools produced good leaders in different walks of life while other schools produced good citizens. An alumnus of the school, Mr. Thamburaj termed his stay there as the turning point in his life. He said that he learnt perseverance and hard work there. For more details on this topic: Role of Sainik Schools Hailed
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Smart Card for All School Childrens
Chennai: All schoolchildren in the country will be provided smart cards as part of the National School Health Program initiated by the Centre, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Anbumani Ramadoss said here on Saturday. A joint project of the ministries of Health and Human Resource Development, the smart card will contain details of the results of the annual health check-up every schoolchild will be subjected to. For more details on this topic: Smart Card for All School Childrens
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Seminars on Education Opportunities in UK
The whole month of November, British Council will provide workshops and seminars around India in order to raise awareness about education opportunities in the UK. Free, on-the-spot registration, first come first serve for seating. For more details on this topic: Seminars on Education Opportunities in UK
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Skill Development and Vocational Training Included in the School Syllabus
Madurai: The State Government is “realigning” the school syllabus to focus on employability of students, Minister for School Education Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday. “Several job-oriented aspects like skill development and vocational training will be included in the syllabus very soon at high and higher secondary levels,” he said. The Minister told The Hindu that the School Education Department would redefine the role of vocational skills at the school level. Components that enhanced employability would be incorporated in the realigned syllabus. For more details on this topic: Skill Development and Vocational Training Included in the School Syllabus
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Distance Education Students of Bharathiar University Left in the Lurch
Coimbatore: The calendar year batch of first year MBA, MCA and M. Sc. Chemistry students of the School of Distance Education of Bharathiar University will face their examinations on December 10. Only that most of them do not have study material to prepare from. The batches enrolled for the course in January 2007. The annual fee is Rs. 8,470 for Bharathiar University graduates, while it is Rs. 8,845 for those from other universities. The course fee is inclusive of the study material. For more details on this topic: Distance Education Students of Bharathiar University Left in the Lurch
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Indian Institute of Information Technology
Corrigendum for Ph.D. ApplicationsIn continuation to our advertisement No.10/2007 it is brought to the all concerned that as per G.o.I notification the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) is Rs. 14,000/- p.m. in place of Rs. 12,000/- p.m. as advertised earlier. For more details on this topic: Indian Institute of Information Technology
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Rural Posting within Period of MBBS Course
New Delhi: Swamped by marriage proposals from thousands of medical students, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has softened his stand on extending the duration of MBBS course to include rural postings. There is no proposal to extend the duration of MBBS course and the rural postings will have to be completed within the present duration of five-and-a-half years itself," Ramadoss asserted on the sidelines of three-day ministerial conference on avian and pandemic influenza. For more details on this topic: Rural Posting within Period of MBBS Course
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PhD not needed for BEd College Principals
Coimbatore: The Bharathiar University (BU) has relaxed its norms for the appointment of principals in B.Ed colleges as it has found the 'in-charge' principals working for one day in most of the colleges. As of now, only very few persons applying for the post of principal have the required qualification of M.Ed and Ph.D plus five years teaching experience. Hence, the varsity has relaxed the qualification. Now M.Ed with five years teaching experience is enough, but the incumbents should take Ph.D within three years from the time of appointment. The change was effected taking into consideration the availability of less number of doctorates in education, said Vice-Chancellor Prof. G Thiruvasagam during a press briefing here recently. For more details on this topic: PhD not needed for BEd College Principals
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Education not for Kurava Children
Coimbatore: Notwithstanding the hype and hoopla over Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Education for All); a flagship program of the Centre for achieving universalisation of elementary education, Kurava (gypsy) children are destined to grow up far away from the school premises. This writer came across five 'Uppu Kurava' families at Chettipalayam, near here recently while they were passing via Coimbatore to their colony in Tirupur. They were returning after a nine-month trip to states like Kerala and Karnataka for selling 'cleaning powder.' For more details on this topic: Education not for Kurava Children
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University of Madras Confident Dual Degree Program will Prove Successful
Chennai: The University of Madras is confident that its M.Sc. dual degree programme in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will prove successful despite initial problems with regard to hiring staff. Commenting on the article, “Frustrating wait for 11 students of nanoscience” that appeared in The Hindu on November 5, Vice-Chancellor S. Ramachandran said that the candidates who applied for teaching staff positions in response to the university’s initial advertisement in May 2006 were not qualified for the position as they did not have any background in the life sciences. For more details on this topic: University of Madras Confident Dual Degree Program will Prove Successful
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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Notification
Subscription to E-Journals for Aicte Approved Institutes (Through INDEST-AICTE Consortium) AICTE has been making quality e-journals available to approved institutions at affordable cost for the benefits of students/faculty through INDEST-AICTE Consortium with approval of MHRD, Govt, of India. A mechanism is in place wherein this consortium takes advantage of collective bargaining and passes on the benefit of e-journals to subscribing members. The Council is pleased to extend this facility for the period January-December 2008. For more details on this topic: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Notification
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Madurai Kamaraj University Notification
Calling of Books for Prescription15 copies of each title of books on Novel and Drama in Tamil along with a Demand Draft for a consideration fee of Rs.300/-per each title, of book drawn in favour of "The Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University" payable at Madurai are invited from the publishers/ authors to be received on or before 20.12.2007 for consideration of text books to be prescribed in the syllabus of Part I Tamil of all UG degree courses to be revised from the academic year 2008 - 2009 on certain conditions. For more details on this topic: Madurai Kamaraj University Notification
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Bharathiar University to set up Bharathiar Research Centre
Coimbatore: The Bharathiar University's gift to the poet, after whom it has been named, on his 125th birth anniversary (Dec 11) is an exclusive research centre that will help the people across the globe research on his works. Rural Industries Minister Pongalur N Palanisamy will inaugurate the 'Bharathiar Research Centre' at the varsity on Dec 10. People from any part of the world interested to do Ph.D or D.Litt on Subramania Bharathi's works can register themselves with the research centre. Special concessions await them. For more details on this topic: Bharathiar University to set up Bharathiar Research Centre
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NCERT States Failure Rate in Examination Boards
Coimbatore: Recently, the father of a four-year-old from Tirupur took his child to a psychiatrist. He felt his child was not performing well academically. He is probably one among the many parents who are overtly anxious about the future of their children. Small wonder why the problems related to examination stress have not loosened their grip over students and their parents. A recent survey conducted in Delhi under the Social Mental Health Program reveals that 70 per cent of students appearing for Board Examinations are under stress and anxiety. For more details on this topic: NCERT States Failure Rate in Examination Boards
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Bharathiar University to Launch ‘Adopt-a-School’ Scheme
Coimbatore: Adopt-a-school scheme, drawing competition and erection of a 60 ft high flagpole will mark Bharathiar’s 125th birth anniversary celebrations. As many as 125 affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University will adopt 125 schools under the ‘one college adopt one school’ scheme on December 10, the university Vice-Chancellor, G. Thiruvasagam, told reporters here on Tuesday. For more details on this topic: Bharathiar University to Launch ‘Adopt-a-School’ Scheme
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Bharathiar University Introduce New Industry Oriented Courses
Coimbatore: Since the number of takers for conventional degree courses is very low, Bharathiar University has decided to introduce new industry-oriented courses. Package According to Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam, conventional courses like history, physics, economics and commerce would be revamped and offered in an attractive package. For more details on this topic: Bharathiar University Introduce New Industry Oriented Courses
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All Medical Students Withdraw Strike
Sorting Out Issues: Medical college students, who called off their strike, at a meeting with Health Minister M.R.K.Paneerselvam at the Secretariat in Chennai on Tuesday.
Chennai: Students of all government medical colleges in the State called off their strike early Tuesday morning after considering an appeal by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, representatives of student groups said. The strike had been “temporarily withdrawn,” and might be re-launched if the Centre decided to go ahead with its proposal to extend the MBBS course by a year, imposing compulsory rural service on students. For more details on this topic: All Medical Students Withdraw Strike
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Implementation of Computer Education Program in Schools of Andhra Pradesh
Sub: Implementation of Computer Education Program in 5000 High Schools of Andhra Pradesh under BOOT model - Reg. It is hereby informed that the Government of Andhra Pradesh would like to computerize 5000 High Schools in the State. A Tender Notification was issued in this regard which appeared in leading newspapers on 11-11-2007 and 16-11-2007. For more details on this topic: Implementation of Computer Education Program in Schools of Andhra Pradesh
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Shortage of Teachers Hits Rural Students
Vaniyambadi: Rural students in Vellore district suffer from shortage of teaching staff in some schools in the Alangayam union near Vaniyambadi. Idayampallam in the Alangayam union is one of the villages where the only elementary school is not in a position to cater to the needs of 76 students. Residents of the village said that the school had a headmaster and only one teacher. For more details on this topic: Shortage of Teachers Hits Rural Students
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Regional Transport Officers to ensure Speed Breakers Near Schools
Chennai: Regional Transport Officers have been asked to take severe action, including temporarily suspending or cancelling licences of persons involved in an accident, depending on the severity of it. A circular from the State Transport Commissioner has been sent to all the enforcement officers. It says Regional Transport Officers should lay speed-breakers near schools and install boards with the message ‘School zone, reduce speed.’ For more details on this topic: Regional Transport Officers to ensure Speed Breakers Near Schools
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Court Directive to District Institute for Education and Training (DIET) Principal
Chennai: The Madras High Court has made it clear that the Principal of the District Institute for Education and Training (DIET) should not make any visit to teacher training institutions until further orders. In his interim order on a batch of writ petitions, Justice P. Jyothimani said it had been brought to the court’s notice by counsel for various institutions that the Principal, DIET, was suo motu inspecting various institutions to find out whether they had infrastructural facilities, etc. For more details on this topic: Court Directive to District Institute for Education and Training (DIET) Principal
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Applications Invited for All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE - 2008)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited applications for the All-India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE- 2008) for admission to BE/ B.Tech. courses conducted by various engineering institutions, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Admission to NIT-Calicut is also based on AIEEE - 2008. For more details on this topic: Applications Invited for All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE - 2008)
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Anna University to Offer B.E. Courses in Tamil
Coimbatore: Anna University, Coimbatore, will offer B.E. courses through the medium of Tamil from the next academic year, Vice-Chancellor R. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday. Speaking to The Hindu after the first meeting of the Syndicate, which was held in Chennai on Wednesday, he said the Syndicate had agreed, in principle, to start the courses from August next. For more details on this topic: Anna University to Offer B.E. Courses in Tamil
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Youngest Doctoral Degree Holder from Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore: Imagine a three-year-old telling his parents that he did not want to go to regular school because he knew the entire syllabi. And then deciding at six, that he wanted to finish schooling as soon as possible and get into research. Well, 20-year-old Tathagat Avatar Tulsi did just that and his parents obliged. The result: Tathagat completed B.Sc when 10 years old, M.Sc at 12 and is now all set to become the youngest doctoral degree holder from Indian Institute of Science. For more details on this topic: Youngest Doctoral Degree Holder from Indian Institute of Science
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Launched Three Day Awareness Campaign on Indian Navy
Tuticorin: The INS Kattabomman, a naval station based at South Vijayanarayanam in Tirunelveli district, launched a three-day awareness campaign on 'Indian Navy', at a function held at V.O.C. College here on Wednesday. Official sources said that the campaign has been organised as part of the Navy Week celebrations. A team of naval and NCC officers, led by Lieutenant G. Arun, would disseminate the prowess of Navy to students of colleges in Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts. For more details on this topic: Launched Three Day Awareness Campaign on Indian Navy
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Builders Association of India Signs MoU with VLB Engineering College
Coimbatore: Though the construction industry is facing shortage of manpower as engineering graduates are migrating to IT industry, the builders here keep their fingers crossed, thanks to the recent boom in the industry. The state's thrust on infrastructure development has made the engineering graduates realise the potential of the core industry," said G Srinivasan, chairman of Builders' Association of India, Coimbatore Chapter, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology here on Thursday. For more details on this topic: Builders Association of India Signs MoU with VLB Engineering College
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Training Programs at Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan (AJSS)
Coimbatore: Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan (AJSS) invites applications from men and women aged between 15 and 35 for various courses. For men who have passed Standard VIII, the courses include cell phone, radio, television and two wheeler repairing. Those who have passed Standard X, electrician, machinist and CNC lathe operator courses are available. Tool and die making are offered for men who have either passed or failed in Standard XII. For more details on this topic: Training Programs at Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan (AJSS)
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Anna University to set up Institute for Climate Change Study
Chennai: Anna University, Chennai, will set up a separate institute to study climate change and help conduct advanced research in this specialised field of activity. Inaugurating a three-day Asian workshop on the implementation of the Global Programme of Action (GPA) at the national level, Vice-Chancellor of the University, D. Viswanathan, said the proposed institute would be an autonomous centre and deal with activities concerning climate change. “We will place the proposal before the forthcoming Syndicate meeting to get its approval and start the work in about two months time,” Prof. Viswanathan explained. For more details on this topic: Anna University to set up Institute for Climate Change Study
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Vice Chancellor Stresses Need for 1,500 Universities
Chennai: The Knowledge Commission Report has stated that there is a need to create 1,500 universities in the next seven years, said Vice Chancellor of Anna University D Viswanathan. He was speaking at a press meet, held in the city on Sunday to announce the inauguration of the 82nd annual meeting of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), jointly organised by the Anna University and AIU. Around 150 vice chancellors of Indian and 20 from foreign universities will be taking part in the conference to begin on Monday. For more details on this topic: Vice Chancellor Stresses Need for 1,500 Universities
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RRB Changes Track to Online Exam Mode
The Internet-based multi-centre online examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Thiruvananthapuram, seems to have clicked. Nearly 4,000 candidates appeared for the examination for appointment of assistant loco pilots at five centres in the State capital on November 3 and 4. The digital route is now clear for the RRB. It has earned applause for being the first among 20 RRBs in the country to adopt the system. For more details on this topic: RRB Changes Track to Online Exam Mode
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M.Tech in Control Systems
Few engineering colleges offer M.Tech. in Control Systems, the Government College of Engineering, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, affiliated to the University of Kerala, offers M.Tech. Electrical Engineering with Control Systems as one of the specialisation areas. Only five seats are available for the specialisation. For more details on this topic: M.Tech in Control Systems
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Definition of Corporal Punishment in Schools
Chennai: Condemning the incidence of corporal punishments in schools, Santha Sinha, chairperson, National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, said the commission has defined the corporal punishment as any act of Violence "wherein the child feels loss of dignity." Delivering a lecture on Addressing Violence against children in institutional settings: Role of the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights,' she said that the corporal punishment was defined taking into consideration the complaints it received from children. For more details on this topic: Definition of Corporal Punishment in Schools
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Common University Bill in Next Assembly Session
Chennai: Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy today said that the Common University Bill aimed at bringing uniformity in the procedures for all universities in Tamil Nadu would be introduced in the next session of the State Assembly. At present, each university is following its own procedures governing the conduct of meetings of the Syndicate, Senate and Academic Council, besides adopting different syllabi for similar courses. For more details on this topic: Common University Bill in Next Assembly Session
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NIIT ties up with Oriental Bank of Commerce
NIIT has formed a partnership with The Oriental Bank of Commerce to offer loan facilities to students joining NIIT Programs. As part of the agreement, Oriental Bank of Commerce will offer educational loans of up to Rs 1.24 lakh per student for enrolling in IT Career Programs of over one-year duration, including the GNIIT Program as well as the NIIT Engineers series. For more details on this topic: NIIT ties up with Oriental Bank of Commerce
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Anna University Chennai 28th Annual Convocation
All the Ph.D., M.S. (By Research), M.Phil. Degree holders and the First Rank Holders of Full Time B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. Degree Programs offered at University Departments, Autonomous and Affiliated Colleges will be receiving the Degrees and Gold Medals in-person during the Convocation. All other candidates will be receiving Degrees in-Absentia. The Admission cards are being sent to all the candidates who will be receiving their degrees in-person. For more details on this topic: Anna University Chennai 28th Annual Convocation
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Anna University Launches Interactive Learning Programs (ILP) for Distance Education
Coimbatore: Inaugurating the Interactive Learning Programs (ILP) for Distance Education here on Saturday, Coimbatore Anna University Vice-Chancellor R.Radhakrishnan said the varsity is to give computers at a subsidised rate to post graduate students of distance education. Under the ILP, the students would acquire information through interaction, often involving computers, audio materials and video cassettes. Computers would make a difference in their learning, Radhakrishnan said, adding that ILP will enable the students to enrich their capability, better then contact seminars. For more details on this topic: Anna University Launches Interactive Learning Programs (ILP) for Distance Education
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Over Rs.14,000 crore given as Education Loans
Pudukottai: Commercial banks across the country accorded priority for sanctioning educational loans to students to enable them pursue higher education, Union Minister for Finance P. Chidambaram said. Speaking at a function to mark the inauguration of the Pudukottai branch of Bank of India here on Sunday, Mr. Chidambaram said the banks had sanctioned Rs.14,500 crore towards educational loans benefiting 10 lakh students, against Rs.4,400 crore given to 3.50 lakh students during the previous regime. For more details on this topic: Over Rs.14,000 crore given as Education Loans
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TANUVAS to tie-up's with Ohio State University
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Ohio State University in animal and poultry production, Animal Husbandry Minister Geetha Jeevan said on Saturday. For more details on this topic: TANUVAS to tie-up's with Ohio State University
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Court Ruling on Affiliation for Educational Institutions
Chennai: Once an educational institution obtains recognition from a central body such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the examining body/university concerned is obliged to grant affiliation, the Madras High Court has said. Justice V. Dhanapalan, citing the rulings by the Supreme Court and the Madras High Court, said it had already been held that it would be an “error of law” if universities imposed a precondition of prior permission from the State Government. For more details on this topic: Court Ruling on Affiliation for Educational Institutions
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No Change in MBBS Course Duration
Chennai: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday urged medical students in Tamil Nadu to call off their strike and felt that the agitation was “unnecessary” as the Centre was yet to take a final decision on making one-year rural service mandatory. Talking to reporters after opening the Tamil Nadu Tobacco Control Coalition (TNCC), Dr. Ramadoss said that the Dr. Sambasiva Rao Committee set up by the Health Ministry to obtain the opinion of stakeholders was yet to visit two or three States before it could submit its final report. For more details on this topic: No Change in MBBS Course Duration
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Examination Sheduled for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group-I Services
In continuation of Advt. No. 120, dt. 1-8-2007 inviting applications for recruitment to the posts included in Group-I Services Examination 2006-2007, it is hereby announced that the date of examination is rescheduled to 23-12-2007 FN. instead of 16-12-2007 FN. as announced in the Notification dt. 1-8-2007. For more details on this topic: Examination Sheduled for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group-I Services
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Compulsory Rural Internship for MBBS Students
Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Health Ministry is contemplating the introduction of Compulsory Rotational Internship of two years for MBBS students, out of which one year will have to be served in a rural station of the student’s choice in any State. At present, MBBS students in medical colleges in the country undergo four-and-a-half years training plus one year of internship in a teaching institution. The current proposal is to add another year of compulsory rural internship to the existing five-and-a-half-year course. For more details on this topic: Compulsory Rural Internship for MBBS Students
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University of Madras Provide Barrier-Free Environment
Chennai: The University of Madras is all set to become the country’s first higher education institution to provide a barrier-free environment for the disabled. The Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment has, in principle, accepted a proposal from the university to make its campus more access-friendly for the physically challenged. “We had written to all universities asking them to provide a barrier-free environment. The University of Madras was among the first to respond and we have asked them to submit a proposal. For more details on this topic: University of Madras Provide Barrier-Free Environment
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Thiruvalluvar University - 3rd Annual Convocation 2007
Notification The 3rd Annual Convocation 2007 will be held on Wednesday the 28th November 2007 at 12.30 p.m. in the "Scudder Auditorium" Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632002. His Excellency Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala, the Governor of Tamil Nadu and Chancellor. Thiruyalluvar University will preside over the Convocation. Hon'ble Dr.K.Ponmudy, Minister for Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu and Pro-Chancellor of the Thiruvailuvar University will offer felicitation. For more details on this topic: Thiruvalluvar University - 3rd Annual Convocation 2007
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PSG College of Technology Offers Course in Information Storage Technology
Coimbatore: City-based PSG College of Technology has signed a pact with the EMC (Benelux) BV SARL, a subsidiary of the EMC Corporation, to join the EMC Academic Alliance Program (EAA) in India. Under this program, the college will offer a course in 'Information Storage Technology' to its students starting from Jan 2008. As part of the programme, the college will receive vendor agnostic curriculam, course content, learning materials, faculty trainings and software simulators developed by the EMC. EMC will also provide support in terms of examination papers and sample assignments. For more details on this topic: PSG College of Technology Offers Course in Information Storage Technology
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Micro Small and Medium Enterprises - (MSME) Development Institute Introduced 6 Month Course
Coimbatore: A six-month training program has been introduced to tackle, in a phased manner, the skilled labour shortage in small and medium industries of the district. Designed by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - (MSME) Development Institute, Chennai, this training programme is a joint venture of the institute and the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA). To begin with, the institute has decided to train 1,000 unemployed youths for the foundries in Coimbatore and the first batch was launched on November 10. For more details on this topic: Micro Small and Medium Enterprises - (MSME) Development Institute Introduced 6 Month Course
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Industry to Join with Bharathiar University to set up Science Park
Coimbatore: The industry representatives, who met at the Bharathiar University to discuss the possibility of taking part in establishing a science park, showed positive response regarding their participation in the venture. The representatives have been invited by Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam to ascertain the extent of industry interest in the science park that is expected to come up in a 100-acre area with the collaboration of local industries and technology from abroad. For more details on this topic: Industry to Join with Bharathiar University to set up Science Park
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Classical Tamil Institute to Come up at Perumbakkam Village
Chennai: The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) to be established by the Union Human Resources Development Ministry, will be coming up at Perumbakkam village in Tambaram taluk in 16.58 acres of land. The Revenue Department issued a GO allocating the land to the Directorate of Tamil Development recently. For more details on this topic: Classical Tamil Institute to Come up at Perumbakkam Village
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Students Debate Relevance of International Education
Competition organized by USEFI to celebrated International Education Week Chennai: "The relevance of international education in a shrinking world" is a statement few would think allowed space for debate. But, a debate competition organised by The United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) recently at Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, proved this wrong, yet not quite. For more details on this topic: Students Debate Relevance of International Education
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Pondicherry University - Eighteenth Convocation
NotificationSub: Pondicherry University – Eighteenth Convocation – Awarding of Degree Certificates – Reg The Eighteenth Convocation of this University will be held during the last week of December 2007. The Students who have completed their degree courses from the year 1988-89 and up to December 2006 under Regular stream as well as Distance Education can collect the convocation application from the Public Grievance Cell in person on payment of Rs.50/- through Indian Bank Challan, University Branch. For more details on this topic: Pondicherry University - Eighteenth Convocation
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Several Options for B.Com. Students
There are a number options open for B.Com. students. You can opt for a professional course like CA or go for postgraduation in a suitable specialisation. Some courses for you are: Master of Computer Applications: MCA imparts the basics of computer science. You can then update yourself with the latest technologies to seek a job in the specialised area you choose like programming or networking. Generally, the eligibility criterion is bachelor's degree with mathematics/ computer science/ statistics as one of the subjects. For more details on this topic: Several Options for B.Com. Students
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Recruit 522 SC/ST Candidates as Lecturers in Government Colleges
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to issue a notification to recruit 522 SC/ST candidates as lecturers in government colleges within a month. The direction was issued by the First Bench, comprising Chief Justice A.P. Shah and Justice V. Ramasubramanian, on a petition filed by Editor of the Dalit Murasu, M. Punithapandian. Making it clear that the Government shall not club these 522 vacancies with any other posts, the Bench said a separate advertisement/notification should be issued for a special recruitment drive. The appointments should be made as early as possible. For more details on this topic: Recruit 522 SC/ST Candidates as Lecturers in Government Colleges
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PSG Institute Seeks Recognition as Training Centre for Cancer Detection
Coimbatore: The PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research here has sought recognition as a training institution for all healthcare providers in the early detection of cervical cancer. The Institute has said in a press release that it made this request recently to R. Sankaranarayanan of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, an organisation under the World Health Organisation (WHO). Dr. Sankaranarayanan assured the institute that the agency would consider the request, the release said. For more details on this topic: PSG Institute Seeks Recognition as Training Centre for Cancer Detection
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National Seminar On e-Security Education
Centre For Development of Advanced Computing Ministry of Communications Information Technology, Govt of India National Seminar On e-Security Education through e-Learning, e-learn 2007 Friday 14th December, 2007 Theme of the seminar The seminar aims to converge the recent developments, challenges & emerging trends in the field of e-learning and e-security, to bring together researchers & practitioners to put forth their challenging innovations and progress strategies For more details on this topic: National Seminar On e-Security Education
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Banyan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for PG Course in Social Development
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the University College London (UCL) and The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM), Chennai, last week, for commencing a master's degree in Business Administration in Social Development, in 2008. For more details on this topic: Banyan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for PG Course in Social Development
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Hi-Tech Plant Tissue Culture Facility at Anna University
Thiruvensun Bio-Botanica (TBB) Private Limited has created a state-of-the-art Plant Tissue Culture facility in collaboration with National Agro Foundation (NAF) at its R & D Centre, Centre of Biotechnology Campus, Anna University, Taramani, Chennai, for Micropro-pagation Research and Training. The courses have been designed and implemented keeping in mind the requirements of the students and also to create a platform to bridge the gap between the industry and institute interface. For more details on this topic: Hi-Tech Plant Tissue Culture Facility at Anna University
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World Class Cancer Institute in 4 Months
Cuddalore: The Central Government has allotted Rs 400 crore for establishing the National Cancer Research Institute in Chennai, said Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, Union Minister for Health and Family Affairs. Speaking to journalists in Vriddachalam on Sunday, he said that this would be the first cancer research centre in the country. “The government will inaugurate the world class research and training centre in four months. For more details on this topic: World Class Cancer Institute in 4 Months
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Post Graduate Studies in Emergency Medicine
Chennai: Taking into consideration the growing number of accidents and other emergency cases, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) will look at the possibilities of introducing postgraduate studies in Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care, said a. press release. Speaking at the inauguration of 'EMCON - 2007', the ninth annual conference of the Society of Emergency Medicine, India, at Sri Ramachandra University, Professor A.Rajasekaran, president, NBE, said that 34 out of 1 lakh vehicles were involved in accidents in India. For more details on this topic: Post Graduate Studies in Emergency Medicine
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Improve Medical Education Curriculum
Madurai: The State Government has formed a committee to suggest measures to improve medical education curriculum, said V.K. Subburaj, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, here on Saturday. Addressing the gathering at the College Day celebrations of the Madurai Medical College, he said that steps had been initiated to improve curriculum and infrastructure on a par with private institutions. For more details on this topic: Improve Medical Education Curriculum
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Four Indians Introduce Special Program of the National Geography Channel
Mumbai: Four Indians will be part of a special program of the National Geographic channel, in an in-depth series "My Brilliant Brain" exploring the human mind and what makes a genius. Siddharth Nagrajan and Nischal Narayanam from Hyderabad, Tataghat Avatar Tulsi from Bangalore and Raghav Sachar from Mumbai will be featured by Nat Geo in the series being billed by it as "its biggest initiative this year." For more details on this topic: Four Indians Introduce Special Program of the National Geography Channel
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CIET signs MoU with CODISSIA
Coimbatore: A memorandum of understanding between Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (CIET) and the Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association (CODISSIA) was signed here on Thursday. For more details on this topic: CIET signs MoU with CODISSIA
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Bharathidasan University Vice Chancellor Advocates Autonomy for Schools
Coimbatore: "It is a pity that at times a wrong answer printed in the textbook is memorised by the children while preparing for exam. A question, which the textbook does not contain, is considered 'out of portion. Such practices should be put an end, says S Muthukumaran, former Vice - Chancellor, Bharathidasan University. Speaking at discussion organised by Indian Chamber and Kural on 'Uniform Education' here on Saturday, he said schools should be given free-hand in designing syllabus and teaching methods, that is more autonomy. For more details on this topic: Bharathidasan University Vice Chancellor Advocates Autonomy for Schools
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14 World Class Universities Come Up Soon
New Delhi: With a thrust on improving the standard of higher education, the Government is working on a proposal to set up 14 'world class universities' across the country at an early date A blueprint is being prepared by the Human Resources Development (HRD) Ministry and the Planning Commission to set out the criteria for such universities, which will have a business management school, an engineering college, a medical college, a law college in a single campus For more details on this topic: 14 World Class Universities Come Up Soon
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Yoga Compulsory Subject in School Education
Chennai: The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has urged the Union Human Resource Development Ministry to make yoga a compulsory subject in school education, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said on Saturday. For more details on this topic: Yoga Compulsory Subject in School Education
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Railway Recruitment Board Ranchi
CorrigendumPartial modification to the Notice Published by this office on 10th - 16th November '07 in Employment News/Rojgar Samachar regarding E.N. No. NTPC/ER/1/2007, the Candidates are hereby informed that 1st Stage Written Examination for the Post of Goods Guard / ECRC, Category no. 14&15 of E.N.No. NTPC/ER/1/2007, Scheduled on 25/11/2007 is Postponed & Rescheduled on 09/12/2007. For more details on this topic: Railway Recruitment Board Ranchi
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Over 100 IIM-B Students to Intern Abroad
Bangalore: All 249 students of the 2007-09 batch of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) have been offered summer placements; of them about 110 will intern abroad, an official of the institute said. Vikram Bala, member of the placement committee, IIM-B, said more than 110 students were offered internships abroad compared to 101 last year. For more details on this topic: Over 100 IIM-B Students to Intern Abroad
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University of Madras 150th Annual Convocation
The 150th Annual Convocation 2007 Monday, the 12th November 2007The 150th Annual Convocation 2007 will be held on Monday the 12th November 2007 at 5.00 p.m For ore details on this topic: University of Madras 150th Annual Convocation
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No Indian University among World's Top 200
London: No Indian varsities, including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology, figure among world's top 200 universities this year, while six Chinese universities were listed, signalling the rapid stride the Communist giant is making in higher education. For more details on this topic: No Indian University among World's Top 200
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Bharathiar University signs with Chinese University
First Batch of Chinese Students to Arrive in December Coimbatore: A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Bharathiar University and Huaihua University, China, here on Thursday, to facilitate Chinese students to pursue higher education at Bharathiar University. For more details on this topic Bharathiar University signs with Chinese University
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UGC - National Eligibility Test Postponed to Dec 30
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has postponed the UGC-NET exams for junior research fellowship and eligibility for lecturership due to the announcement of assembly elections in Gujarat. The exams, scheduled to be held on December 16, have now been postponed by two weeks and will take place on December 30, the UGC said in a release here on Friday. For more details on this topic: UGC - National Eligibility Test Postponed to Dec 30
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Kendriya Vidyalaya Notification
Notice to: SMT D Suguna, Laboratory Attendant - Absconding from duty Charges: Absconding from duty from 16-08-2007 for a period of more than 15 days while working as Laboratory Attendant in the office of Kendriya Vidyalaya, No.2 Uppal, Hyderabad under Voluntary Abandonment of Service as per Article 81 (D) of Education Code, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi. For more details on this topic: Kendriya Vidyalaya Notification
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Anna University Coimbatore adopts New Assessment and Evaluation Patterns
Coimbatore: To bring about a shift from testing the “abilities of rote” of a student to testing “abilities at diligent application of the mind, discernment and discrimination”, Anna University, Coimbatore, has introduced new patterns of evaluation and assessment. For more details on this topic: Anna University Coimbatore adopts New Assessment and Evaluation Patterns
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Government Include Traffic Rules in NCERT Curriculum
New Delhi: Alarmed by the growing number of road accidents and subsequent deaths, the Home Ministry is planning to include traffic guidelines as part of the school curriculum so that youngsters can imbibe good driving culture. For more details on this topic: Government Include Traffic Rules in NCERT Curriculum
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Free Coaching Classes for SC/OBC Candidates
Free Coaching for SC/OBC CandidatesCandidates who have applied for the post of clerks in State Bank of India, Andhra Bank, Union Bank of India, DSSSB- Primary Teacher, Staff Selection Commission - Section Officer (Audit) Exam 2007, Probationary Officer-Andhra Bank can get the free coaching at the above centre. For more details on this topic: Free Coaching Classes for SC/OBC Candidates
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Coimbatore Anna University to tie-up's with IBM
Chennai: As part of its initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Anna University of Coimbatore is planning to have an academic tie-up with IBM, said R Radhakrishnan, vice-chancellor of the university. For more details on this topic: Coimbatore Anna University to tie-up's with IBM
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Kendriya Vidyalaya Waltair
Notice to Sri Bandi Naganna, Group D Employee Absconding from duty-Charges: Absconding from duty from 03.07.2007 for a period of more than 15 days while working as Group 'D' employee in the office of Kendriya vidyalaya, Waltair, Visakhapatnam under Voluntary Abandonment of Service as per Article 81 (D) of Education Code. Kendriva Vidvalava Sangathan. New Delhi. For more details on this topic: Kendriya Vidyalaya Waltair
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SBI Branches to adopt One Girl Child Each
Dindigul: State Bank of India has celebrated Children’s day in a different manner this year. For the first time, over 700 branches in Tamil Nadu circle have adopted one girl child each, mostly orphaned or destitute from a poor family, funding her educational expenses till she completes her school, as part of community service banking. Launching the Girl Child Adoption Scheme, a unique scheme offering financial assistance for the education of a girl child at a simple function held at a child care home situated on the outskirts of the town on Wednesday, SBI Assistant General Manager, R. Viswanathan announced that the Dindigul main branch has adopted Syni Linci, a fourth class student of J.K. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Dindigul. For more details on this topic: SBI Branches to adopt One Girl Child Each
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Periyar University Conducts Viva Voce through Video Conference
Cost effective: Periyar University Vice-Chancellor M. Thangaraju interacting with a PhD student in Salem on Wednesday. Salem: Periyar University on Wednesday conducted a public viva voce through video conferencing for a student, who has submitted a PhD thesis and is living in the U.S. The student, S. Rema, completed her thesis entitled Biodegradation of hydrocarbon polluted soil of Hosur (Krishnagiri district) and characterisation of biosurfactant from novel strain Fusarium oxysporum under the guidance of M. Rajasekarapandian, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science College, Rasipuram. For more details on this topic: Periyar University Conducts Viva Voce through Video Conference
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Indira Gandhi National Open University 19th Convocation - 2008
19th Convocation-2008The 19th Convocation of the University for conferring Degrees/Diplomas will be held at IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi and at all the Regional Centres across the country through teleconferencing mode via satellite on Saturday, 16th February, 2008. For more details on this topic: Indira Gandhi National Open University 19th Convocation - 2008
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No Indian University among World's Top 200
London: No Indian varsities, including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology, figure among world's top 200 universities this year, while six Chinese universities were listed, signalling the rapid stride the Communist giant is making in higher education. Harvard University tops the league table followed by Cambridge and Oxford at second and third positions respectively. The top 10 universities-are all either in the US or the UK, a survey has found. Besides China, other Asian countries figuring in the list of world-class universities are Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. For more details on this topic: No Indian University among World's Top 200
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University of Madras 150th Annual Convocation
The 150th Annual Convocation 2007 Monday, the 12th November 2007 The 150th Annual Convocation 2007 will be held on Monday the 12th November 2007 at 5.00 p.m For more details on this topic: University of Madras 150th Annual Convocation
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Improve Higher Education in Rural Areas
UGC asks big varsities to help rural institutions Coimbatore: The University Grants Commission (UGC) wants the "better endowed" and "privileged" universities and colleges to network with underprivileged institutions in rural and remote areas to improve the quality of higher education in the country. The UGC had recommended, in a national conference held recently in New Delhi with the Vice-Chancellors of various universities; that by forming such a network the well-established institutions could offer best talents and technology to rural, backward and deprived institutions. For more details on this topic: Improve Higher Education in Rural Areas
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State Government Introduce Awareness Program in Schools
Chennai: The State Government will introduce an awareness programme in schools to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes, School Education Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Sunday. The aim was to create a healthy environment for students and make their lives meaningful, he said, delivering the inaugural address at the ‘World Diabetes Day’ celebrations and the launch of the campaign for ‘Prevention of childhood obesity and diabetes’ organised by M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre here on Sunday. For more details on this topic: State Government Introduce Awareness Program in Schools
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PC Get Smarter
No one denies the fact that computers have invaded our lives and everyone recognises the importance of these machines that can enrich, educate, inform, connect and empower us. Computer learning begins at an early age and as the job market needs digital fluency, Gen X and Gen Y have mastered the art of computing skills and comfortably use technology to think critically and collaborate with others to solve complex problems. Hence, it is difficult to find a school without a computer lab especially in cities. Here too, students have limited access to computing due to high student-to-computer ratio. For more details on this topic: PC Get Smarter
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Joint Degrees by Various Universities under the Credit Transfer Scheme
New Delhi: Students pursuing graduation and post-graduation from one university can now continue their education in another university without a break. This will be possible because of a new policy of the Human Resources Development Ministry which entails grant of degrees jointly by various universities. Under the Credit Transfer Scheme, the marks got by a student while studying from one university will be transferred to another university if he or she shifts, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU Latha Pillai, who is associated with the program, said here. For more details on this topic:
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to Offer New Law Courses
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to start a number of new certificate, diploma, and research programs in law soon. The announcement was made during a recent visit of a Chinese delegation to the School of Law, IGNOU, a release said here on Sunday. The courses include diploma in legal literacy, PG Certificate Program in cyber laws and patents, PG diploma in criminal justice and agricultural law besides various undergraduate and research programs. For more details on this topic: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to Offer New Law Courses
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Developed Special Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) to make joint efforts in promoting and implementing extension training and education programmes for the empowerment of special target groups. The agreement was signed recently by K. Laxman, registrar, IGNOU and J. P. Singh, Member Secretary, RCI, in the presence of V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, vice-chancellor, IGNOU, and RCI chairman Ian Cardozo. For more details on this topic: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Developed Special Education
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Engineering Students Exhibit Projects
As part of the Engineers' Day celebrations, the students of the Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology organised a mini-project exhibition recently. The exhibition was aimed at honouring the achievements and contributions of the engineering fraternity. For more details on this topic: Engineering Students Exhibit Projects
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Allahabad Bank
Based on the merit list of the Preliminary Examination for the recruitment of Probationary Officers held on 30.09.2007, call letters have been sent to the shortlisted candidates for the Main Examination to be held on 25.11.2007 only at Kolkata, Lucknow, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Bhubaneswar and Chennai centres. For more details on this topic: Allahabad Bank
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KEAM - Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam 2008 (KEAM 2008)
Entrance Examination for Admission to Professional Degree Courses [Medical/Engineering] – 2008 The Entrance Examinations for admission to Professional Degree Courses for the year 2008 will be conducted from April 21st to 24th For more details on this topic: KEAM - Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam 2008 (KEAM 2008)
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Combined Subordinate Service Examination I 2007 Important Announcement To Municipal Employees appearing for the Written Examination for the post of Municipal Commissioner Grade II included in the Combined Subordinate Service Examination -1 -2007 (Group II Services). The Written Examination scheduled to be held on 18.11.2007 F.N at Chennai Centre for the Municipal Employees for the post of Municipal Commissioner Grade II included in the Combined Subordinate Service Examination -1 - 2007. For more details on this topic: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
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Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates
Coimbatore: There are plenty of opportunity for higher education for agricultural graduates in the U.K., L.Dhanasekaran, Head, Education U.K. (British Council, South India), said here recently. At a seminar organized at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, he said Taught Masters was available for one year and Research Masters for two years for all those who were looking at PG courses. For more details on this topic: Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates
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Studying in Abroad gets More Attractive
AIESEC, an international student organization, helps students take up internship programs on foreign shores. Globe trotting for internships to get an international exposure and experience different cultures is the movement among student community. Interning with a reputed company would expose students and also give them a chance to fine tune their skill . set AIESEC, an international student organization helps students find internships abroad and is conducting a seminar towards this aim November 11. For more details on this topic: Studying in Abroad gets More Attractive
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Ma Foi Management Consultants Introduces Certificate Course in HRM
Ma Foi Academy, the training division of Ma Foi Management Consultants, has introduced a certificate course in Human Resource Management (HRM), in association with the Madras Management Association (MMA). The course, spread over 10 consecutive Saturdays, between 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. Classes commences on Saturday, November 17 and will be conducted by senior institutional leaders of Ma Foi. For more details on this topic: Ma Foi Management Consultants Introduces Certificate Course in HRM
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The Hindu - Young World Quiz 2007
Kochi: How does ‘needy chick’ become Dick Cheney (the clue was ‘a Yankee second-in-command’) and ‘apes an elder’ become Leander Paes? Simple – rearrange the jumbled words and you get the names of these famous personalities. It was only natural that Daniel Craig came as the reply when the children were asked to unravel the actor who has the licence to kill, from the jumbled words ‘in agile card.’ These were some of the questions at the Kochi regional round of The Hindu-Young World Quiz, held at the A.J. Hall, Kaloor, on Monday. For more details on this topic: The Hindu - Young World Quiz 2007
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British Chevening Scholarship Program 2008
The British Chevening Scholarship Program 2008 is open for applications from October 18 to December 14,2007. Chevening scholarships are aimed at future leaders and decision makers. There are two variants. One is the Master's (Open) Scholarship for students between 21 - 35 years and the other is the Chevening Gurukul Scholarship for working professionals between 28 to 40 years. The former is to take up the Master's study in the U.K. For more details on this topic: British Chevening Scholarship Program 2008
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