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Maharashtra to enact law to swoop on illegal institutions

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:22:16 -0600

Axe may fall on all those private vocational institutions being run without approval in Maharashtra. The state government is planning to crack down on all such

Choose B-schools for their internationalization approach | The Education Master

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:21:16 -0600

It is that time of the year again. Most big business schools are out with their admission lists, at least, the first one. Leading business schools will be compl

India requires $400bn investment in education sector: Sibal

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:20:22 -0600

Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal, who is officially visiting Britain on educational mission, told British ministers and university vice-chancell

Canadian MP asks Punjab CM to make joint educational ventures

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:19:29 -0600

Member Parliament from British Columbia, Canada Ujjal Dosanjh has asked Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to send a joint delegation of eminent Punjabi

Keep cameras rolling into academic sphere

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:15:54 -0600

Indian Cinema has come a long way since Phalkes Raja Harishchandra. While there has been technical improvement of the films produced in the subcontinent

Delhi schools likely to increase fee

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:15:05 -0600

Hinting that Delhi schools are likely to increase the fees collected from students in the new academic session that begins in April, vice-president of National

Kerala HC calls for reduction in education quota

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:31:31 -0600

Remarking on the educational privileges that the so-called under-privileged sections of Kerala society has been enjoying for so long, the Kerala H

Sibal to visit Britain on educational mission

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:30:39 -0600

Human Resources Minister Kapil Sibal has initiated his visit to Britain on Wednesday as part of the governments efforts to boost up the educational ties

MIT launches programme on aviation studies near Pune

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:29:26 -0600

With Indias aviation sector all set to fly higher, the US-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has decided to set up a base here to provide

Education for All UNESCO to help India

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:49:03 -0600

UNESCOs Director General, Irina Bokova has announced on Monday that the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) would jo

Educational degrees too to go online soon

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:47:06 -0600

As part of its efforts to prevent the fake certificate syndrome, the central government has decided to provide a technology-based solution to the

Indian govt on recruiting spree for schools

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:01:40 -0600

The Indian government has announced its plans to recruit over 10 lakh teachers this year under the implementations of the 11th Plan. Planning to cover 1.08 lakh

Mid-day meal brings down school dropout rate

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:49 -0600

Despite being under the scanner at times more than once and despite being termed as a futile effort by the government, mid-day meals have actually proved their

Free distance education for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees soon

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:43:06 -0600

AICTE to overhaul approval system soon

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:42:15 -0600

Thanks to the online self-disclosure regime with minimal human interface in the approval process, the technical students are no longer going to be foxed by coll

Reliance to set up world-class university

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:41:02 -0600

As reported here earlier, Indias biggest business house is all set to make its entry into the higher educational sector of the country. Chairman and M

Making students understand cinema

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:01:25 -0600

he initiative of setting up film societies in educational institutes will do wonders in terms of making students aware of the fact that there is more to cinema

Tribunal rejects tainted AICTE directors suspension revocation

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:59:39 -0600

The Central Administrative Tribunal has turned down the request to repeal the suspension of AICTE Assistant Director, GS Negi, who had allegedly abused his posi

Young journalist made TMC youth wing president

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:26:52 -0600

It seems didi is not willing to let even a single stone be left unturned in her efforts to popularize her party. After film personalities and s

Centre assures quick implementation of RTE Act

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:25:27 -0600

With the constant and mounting pressure over the issue of bringing the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) into effect, the centre has promised to

McGraw-Hill inks deal with educational device maker

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:23:51 -0600

Amid the growing cases of publishers taking steps to ensure their content migrates along with consumers to popular new e-reader devices, McGraw-Hill has announc

Extensive school reforms get nod in California

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:22:12 -0600

To overhaul the state's worst schools, the California Legislature has forwarded a landmark education reforms to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bill is ready to

Himachal withdraws chapter on MF Husain from school syllabus

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:20:44 -0600

Fate seems to be working against the once Indias most reputed artist and painter MF Husain. After enjoying a grand spate of success for decades for his c

Kapil Sibal welcomes private sector role in education

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:18:51 -0600

Bringing a critical mass of students into universities in India is the target of the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal. The minister inf

Osmania University mulls zero year as T row refuses to die down

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:45:51 -0600

Andhra Pradesh is facing the heat of Telangana row in a big way. Alongside many other facets, education is suffering enormously in the state. With the constant

From IT academics to jobs without a hitch

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:44:18 -0600

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Planning Commission seeks 18% hike in budgetary allocations

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:42:45 -0600

To meet the expansionary aspirations in various sectors, especially in education, the Planning Commission has asked the finance ministry for a substantial hike

Tainted DC is now Mass Education director in Karnataka

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:41:50 -0600

DK Rangaswamy has been identified as the senior IAS officer who allegedly sought sexual favours from a widow, according to Lokayukta documents the English daily

Aamir Khan wants 3 Idiots to be made tax free, shown on DD

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:40:14 -0600

Aamir Khan starrer 3 Idiots, which is spun around engineering students, is set to break all previous Bollywood collection records. The movie is doing a fabulous

PM favours academic freedom to universities to meet global standards

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:50:08 -0600

In his quest to take higher education in India<

Health education set to get more focus in NCERT school syllabus

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:48:21 -0600

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is taking steps to make learning a process of gain for students across India. In this regar

Aamir Khan calls for inclusive education

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:46:29 -0600

The leading hero of Indian cinema famous for enacting historical and motivational figure in his films, Aamir Khan does not need any further introduction. The

Pope calls for investment in education for peace and environmental protection

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:01:58 -0600

Pope Benedict XVI has made an appeal to people to invest in education. He exhorted protection of the environment and peace in the world through. The

Telangana students gather to build pressure on Centre

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:40:18 -0600

The massive response from the students itself was suggestive of their mood in favour of separate statehood. The student leaders were of the opinion that neit

Not racial? Indian student senselessly murdered in Oz

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:37:30 -0600

Love for nature: Teacher devotes entire life to planting trees

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:19:25 -0600

We all love the nature and lush green ambience around us, though avoid caring for it. Forestation hardy bothers us, and so does the deforestation. Planting t

IDC Top 10 Technology Schools in India

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:17:07 -0600

According to a recent survey by IDC, which ran across 111 engineering colleges of the country, IIT Kharagpur has been ranked as the best tech school in India

Australia may lose $78m as flow of Indian students is likely to drop

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:14:24 -0600

Australia is set to suffer huge financial losses in the wake of recent attacks on Indian students. There will be 4,000 fewer Indians coming to Australia to s

Rural doctors to get medical degree in 3.5 years

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:12:50 -0600

Getting a medical degree in 3-1/2 years is soon going to be a reality for thousands medical aspirants around the country. Keeping in view the needs to exclus

Ayurvedas adaptogenic herbs

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:52:48 -0500

Adaptogens are Ayurvedic herbs known to increase the bodys immunity and resistance to stress. As the name suggests, the adaptogens are herbs which hel

Worlds best universities: List out for 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:09:08 -0500

When it comes to higher education, the two nations which can easily boast of have the best universities in the world are US and UK. As the new list of best u

Sports Coaching: Career in honing talents to produce champs

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:36:39 -0500

For many people, a cricket match means parking oneself in front of a television set to observe each and every ball delivery, run and wicket right from the be

British PM to kick off World Cup global education drive

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:42:11 -0500

Football is much more than a mere game. The FIFA World Cup is the magic wand with which the game transforms itself into an international passion. 2010 Footba

MHRD to ensure the differently-abled access quality education

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:22:20 -0500

Deprived of mainstream school education and languishing in schools for impaired children, the differently- abled children can soon receive education in all t

Central Madrasa Board: Muslim MPs fall apart

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:57:45 -0500

It seems that the governments move to form a national madrasa board, to provide modern education through madrasas, has once again been kept on hold as

NIMS diploma holders find their future in doldrums

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:22:13 -0500

The nation seems to be full of institutes, running unrecognised courses these days that play a vital role in ruining the careers of many who chose to enrol i

DTU offers great incentives to faculty, students

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:54:45 -0500

Delhi Technological University (DTU) has come up with great ideas to work as incentives for both its students and teachers. From Merit Scholarships for stude

Cyber Law Practitioner: Law career in the virtual world

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:10 -0500

Every new development in the world brings with it the dangers and risks of criminal interference. So is the case with the virtual world of the internet where

Fire Engineering: A 'hot' career option

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:57:07 -0500

Given the fact that fire is one of the most dangerous elements that can reduce the best of man-made or even natural structures to ashes within a few minutes,

Govt. likely to amend Right to Education Act

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:39:38 -0500

It seems that after much deliberation by the government and protests by the minority groups the government is finally showing signs of relenting. It is likel

UPTU designs new course for better student placements

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:01:37 -0500

Keeping the aim of better employability of its students in mind, the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), Lucknow, has planned to begin a new course in

Distant Fiji celebrates Bapu's legacy on birthday

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:19:58 -0500

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, students at a secondary school in the Fijian capital Suva were urged to tread the path of peace and non-violence that Maha

NABARD backs IIBF in training bank correspondents

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:50:25 -0500

Indian Institute of Banking Finance (IIBF), well supported by NABARD, has come up with a unique certificate course for bank correspondents and business

Sibal, MPs meet to discuss madarsa education reforms

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:19:40 -0500

Hoping to break the deadlock over much delayed central board for madarsa education, Human Resources Development minister Kapil Sibal will meet the Members of

Home remedies for anorexia (symptom)

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:41:39 -0500

Anorexia (symptom) is a serious illness related to loss of appetite. A person suffering from anorexia has disturbed digestion and overall weakness. The main

Home remedies for stretch marks

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:22:14 -0500

Stretch marks refer to skin lesions that occur due to stretching of the skin. The problem is basically caused by rapid increase in the body weight. There is

Lobbying for posts begins for the yet-to-be-born NCHER

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:18:06 -0500

Though still in its gestation stage, National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) seem to be a really hot seat with the countr

UGC cracks whip, fixes workload for varsity teachers

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:15:37 -0500

With the pervasive laxity-ridden faculties in educational institutions, the UGC has asked all the professors and university teachers to work for 40 ho

Karunanidhi demands 50% reservation in central unis for rural students

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:49:13 -0500

As the government has started implementing its plan to set up 14 central universities across the nation, demands for reservations and quotas too have started

Career as Dairy Technologist

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:58:06 -0500

Mention the word dairy in India and the first image that crosses the mind is that of the Amul brand. That is so because the Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) i

HC rebuff to deemed universities: Abide by UGC norms

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:01:41 -0500

Passing stinging stricture on all those institutions which do not value their commitments once they achieve their goal, the Karnataka High Court has repriman

IIT-Madrass students come out with futuristic helmet

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:02:59 -0500

IIT- Madras students have added another feather to their cap. They have introduced Techmate, a helmet which will inform the wearer's family as

B-schools prepare for higher number of campus placements

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:11:25 -0500

As the world economies wriggle out of the terrifying clutches of recession, business schools across India are already making preparations to welcome a much l

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan to merge with RTE

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:56:20 -0500

Setting at rest all the speculations over the fate of World Bank-funded Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the wake of Right to Education Act coming into force,

Disadvantaged Quota: Minority schools under MHRD scanner

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:28:47 -0500

The HRD Ministry seems to be very firm on its stance of reserving 25% seats for disadvantaged children. Not one to let anyone default on the matter, the mini

Commercial Pilot: High flying, glamourous and rewarding career

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:03:37 -0500

One of the most glamorous jobs is that of an airline pilot. That is because flying has always been mankinds biggest fantasy come true and the one who

Google Doc adds great student-friendly features

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:11:42 -0500

The competition is tough and so is the fast changing market of user friendly software. Software makers have realized the vast market and the potential the st

Pergnant women doubtful about swine flu vaccine

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:28:19 -0500

Amidst all the concern, that pregnant women are more prone to the menace of H1N1 virus, some pregnant are doubtful to take its prevention vaccine.

Post graduate course in counter terrorism

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:45:57 -0500

At a time when the country is reeling under the impact of a series of terrorist attacks, Pune-based NGO Sarhad has introduced post-graduate programme called

Alternative therapies for menopause symptoms

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:21:17 -0500

Menopause is a natural state in the life of a woman when her body stops the generation of certain hormones. Its common symptoms include night sweats, weight

Education for all comes with a price tag of Rs 1.78 lakh crore

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:42:04 -0500

Now that the Right to Education Act is in place, it is the responsibility of the government to see that the law is implemented in letter and spirit in right

Foreign institutions not to be bound by quota law

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:48:46 -0500

As new developments take place in the Indian education sectors laws and norms, it is becoming evident that foreign universities and educational instit

LSR College launches campaign to support Suu Kyi

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:53:51 -0500

In a display of support for their ex-student, the Lady Sri Ram College Delhi has started a campaign for the freedom of the house arrested Burmese leader Aung

Bitters the bitter bite of good health

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:40:35 -0500

Weve often heard that good medicines taste bitter. Well the notion holds true atleast incase of some of the herbs used in alternative therapies. Bitte

Sibal's assurance to Employees of UGC, AICTE

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:29:35 -0500

As the government has decided to dispense with the Central regulatory bodies like University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council of Technical Educatio

IIM-A board discusses strategy on salary issue

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:31:18 -0500

The salary revision has become a major bone of contention between the IIMs and the HRD Ministry, with neither of the parties ready to back up on the issue. W

Oz varsities steer clear of Mumbai education fair

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:04:49 -0500

The successive racial attacks on Indian students in Australia, which have far reaching implications for bilateral relations between two friendly countries, a

No IIM, but another central varsity for J&K

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:49:19 -0500

In a departure from its earlier promise of an IIM to Jammu and Kashmir, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has announced setting up of another Central university in th

AICTE finds itself in cyber mess

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:27:27 -0500

Beware! You may end up fooling yourself if you are engaged in an online search of AICTE specific information. The All India Council for Technical Education h

AP to incorporate AIDS awareness in sex education

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:05:16 -0500

Obliging the moral brigade, who found sex education in schools offensive, Andhra Pradesh State Aids Control Society (APSACS) had to opt for a watered down th

Tips to shed that extra flab and keep fit

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:14:41 -0500

Obesity is a condition of the human body in which fat accumulates under the skin and around some of the internal organs. The conditions and the side effects

Dermatologists urge caution as Americans flock to alternative therapies for eczema

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:45:55 -0500

On a cautionary note, dermatologists are cautioning patients of eczema against usage of alternate therapies to get the relief from the skin disease. Dermatol

UPTU soon to initiate trial run for virtual classrooms

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:11:55 -0500

The Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) is soon to begin with the dry run of its virtual classrooms. The initial sessions are planned to begin as early

Despite security concerns, record number of Indian students land in Oz

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:43:46 -0500

The past attacks on Indian students in Australia might have put a damper on the spirits of many, but it seems Australia still remains the hottest education d

Deemed varsities can no longer use 'university' tag

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:19:02 -0500

The deemed-to-be-universities may have to shed the 'Univesity' tag conferred on them in 2006. In deference to the government' writ the University of Grant C

LMA, Indian Army hold leadership program

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:57:09 -0500

It might sure have been a dream come true experience for those young Army aspirants when they were allowed to have a glimpse on the work manage

Sibal extends dialogue offer to fasting IIT professors

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:43:25 -0500

While extending out dialogue offer to the IIT professor disillusioned with the government over the pay issue, Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal made it clear th

Career as Company Secretary

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:01:53 -0500

India has witnessed a phenomenal growth and expansion in the corporate sector over the last decade. This has resulted in a growing demand for specialists in

Education and Teaching: Career in imparting knowledge and values

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:37:37 -0500

Henry Brooks Adams, a well-known author, once said, A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops. Remarkably, these

ONGC to aid 150 poor girls in education

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:10:43 -0500

Bringing smiles to many faces and acting as a ray of guiding light, the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) has decided to support around 150 young girls f

World Bank ups Nepal's edu aid to $130mn

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:50:33 -0500

The World Bank has decided to up its financial aid to US$130 million to Nepals Education for All goals under the School Sector Reform Program. The fi

UNESCO gives nod to Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:50:00 -0500

India is all set to be the first nation in the Asia-Pacific region to be honoured with a Category-I UNESCO institute. The Joint Administrative and Finance Co

Aspirants strengthen agitation against SESSB

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:20:09 -0500

Strengthening their agitation against the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board, candidates having appeared for the TGT examination cond

UP govt. okays medical insurance for higher education teachers

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:28:17 -0500

Sanctioning medical insurance for higher education teachers, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally given its approval for a long pending demand. According

SEMCOM students embark on Anand computer literacy drive

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:28:42 -0500

The SEMCOM students plan to mark the golden jubilee of Gujarat state with the launch of a mission of its kind. Aiming to impart basic computer knowledge to a

Some schools yet to receive CCE notification

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:23:43 -0500

Even though the Central Board of Secondary Education has given out details of its Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) Procedure, many schools in Ba

HRD sets panel to facelift school education

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:54:43 -0500

In its bid to develop a harmonious and positive relationship between the government and private educational institutes and to create a mutually benefiting en

Quota in Pvt. schools may touch 40% mark

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:33:09 -0500

With the enactment of right to education law, the quota pie for students from poorer sections of the society in private unaided schools of Delhi is likely to

CBI to probe further into bribery-for-recognition scam

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:48:54 -0500

The bribery-for-recognition scam, involving the Gondal-based colleges, which got busted three months back, seems to be just the tip of the iceberg. The Centr

Applications for four medical colleges returned to Gujarat

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:26:20 -0500

The Union Health Ministry returned to Gujarat all the four applications forwarded by the state seeking permission to open new medical colleges pouring cold w

Student takes to cyber crime to fund education, lands in jail

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:27:43 -0500

A B. Tech student, Nikhil Dhingra, tried to fend for himself as he had strained relations with his businessman father. But the path he chose to realise his g

CBI ticks off 53 colleges for investigation

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:14:19 -0500

In another development that poses disturbing questions on the state of technical education in the country as many as 53 Gujarat colleges were ticked off by t

IIT profs to teach, but with empty stomach

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:51:56 -0500

Having tried all other modes of protests to draw the attention of authorities towards their grievances over their revised pay package, the IIT faculty all ov

Off campus PU MBA students cry foul over missing UIAMS tag

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:25:21 -0500

Off campus MBA students at Panjab University feel to have been taken for a ride when it came to their notice that the University Institute of Applied Managem

From mass leave to mass mail: IIT faculty opens new front

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:54:43 -0500

The never-ending protest against the disparity in pay packages seems to have hit new ground with the faculty of IIT opening new front for its battle. They wi

Chancellor reduces punishment of JNU ragging culprits

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:25:34 -0500

All those hunger strikes staged and letters of apology sent to the Chancellor seeking the acquittal of the accused students, after the notorious ragging inci

Pancreatitis herbs and foods that help

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:40:30 -0500

Pancreatitis is the painful inflammation of the pancreas; a large gland which is located right behind the stomach in human bodies and responsible for secreti

Statistics: Career in data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:20:40 -0500

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. Statisticians collect, verify and interpret dat

Speech pathology and audiology: Career in helping the hearing and speech impaired communicate

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:01:33 -0500

Allied health fields require professionals qualified by special training, education, skills and experience to provide health care service and treatment. Two

Spa and Massage Therapist: Career in helping people relax

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:38:44 -0500

It is not exactly the kind of career choice that appeals to everyone. Thats because to be a spa and massage therapist calls for an absolutely differen

CBI charges college trustees with fraud

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:46:01 -0500

In a startling revelation, Central Bureau of Investigation and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have come across complaint against two engin

Get rid of head hair lice using simple methods and natural products

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:19:24 -0500

Lice are parasitic insects that live in human hair and skin. They feed on very small amount of blood that they draw from the hair scalp. Hair lice spread eas

China investigating 'fatal' herbal injection

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:08:29 -0500

China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) are scrutinizing a drug, named Shuanghuanglian, which is the product of Duoduo Pharmaceutcal Company, Ltd.

Microsoft wins students over with Windows 7 killer offer

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:34:48 -0500

How they wish to be back in college! A twitter post has it that Microsoft is all set to provide considerable discount on Windows 7 to its student customers f

DU students on mission to eradicate sexual harassment

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:08:32 -0500

Hoardings against sexual harassment are soon to find place along side the already set ones on anti-ragging within the Delhi University campus. DU students ha

Book shortage makes Chennai Corporation schools limp

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:54:59 -0500

It seems parents in Chennai were right in their decision to impart private schooling to their kids. Who like their children to be trained in Corporation scho

Oz to go for stricter viza norms

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:28:04 -0500

With a view to avert recurrence of educational and migrant students scams, Australia is set to go stricter on visa checks. The step is expected to hel

Govt. austerity paves way for fee hike

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:00:49 -0500

The austerity drive of the government seems to be showing its true colours now, as the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry, has begun pushing the educa

Environmental education seeks keen participation

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:37:53 -0500

Environmental education or environmental sciences is a subject which was introduced in the school curriculum a few years back. The main aim was to inculcate

Make the best of your massage from essential massage oil recipes

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:59:43 -0500

If you have to go for a massage you need to get treated with some sort of oil for the massage to work properly on you. Massage helps you to get rejuvenated,

Fight aging by simple natural remedies

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:16:02 -0500

Home made remedies for skin and hair do a world of good to us. We often run to beauty salon and get out skin treated with a price that burns a big hole in ou

Another plum reason for MBBS students to opt for rural service

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:49:22 -0500

Rural assignment is the last thing in the mind of an MBBS doctor. They abhor working in the countryside amidst the rustic villagers after the hard earned deg

Illegal recruitments cost education officer dear

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:08:55 -0500

Overstepping his official boundaries drawn by the rule book cost Singhbhum district superintendent of education P.N. Singh dear. He was suspended for unconst

Pay revision fails to bring cheers to IIM, IIT faculty

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:20:40 -0500

After long last, the Human Resource Development Ministry came into action and revised the salaries of IIT and IIM teachers. They did this bypassing union cab

Education minister orders probe into graft charge

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:42:58 -0500

At a time when there is a broad consensus in the country to do away with the system of education that breeds corruption, graft cases in Maharashtra that has

Waste management: New lesson for Delhi schools

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:23:47 -0500

In a novel but enterprising initiative, several Delhi schools have come up with a wonderful idea to handle the huge amount of waste that will get piled up du

BST meet at Hyderabad to make Baba Ram Dev's dreams come true

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:51:24 -0500

Rajiv Dixit, the secretary of the Bharat Swabhiman Trust that was set up by Swami Ram Dev spoke to the media on Saturday in Hyderabad. The objective of the c

DISE training for school teachers

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:11:17 -0500

As part of the programme, a chain of such workshops will be held till September 18. These workshops will offer a crash course for the teachers. The workshop

Sibal bats for students, defends his education reforms

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:04:14 -0500

Here is a reformist minister who is all student-friendly. With his extensive reforms with in the education sector Human Resource Development Mi

Despite Oz assurances racist attacks on Indians continue

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:12:18 -0500

In a fresh incidence of violence in Australia, three Indians were brutally beaten up in a Melbourne suburb by a group of local Australian men. The violent at

Tea Management: Career in managing plantation estate

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:47:22 -0500

India is among the world's largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea. Though career prospects in the field are not well known, there exists a wide scope

Therapeutic properties of massage

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:00:21 -0500

Massage therapy dates back millions of years, when people of China, Germany, India and Persia, were known to use this form of bodywork to treat various disea

Infosys expands GEC, launches GEC-II at Mysore

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:19:14 -0500

With the inauguration of its second world-class training facility centre - GEC II, by Ms Sonia Gandhi in Mysore, yet another golden feather has adorned Infos

Pre-school: An asset or a burden?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:50:42 -0500

While kindergartens in India have come of age, the pre-school or play school phenomenon is relatively of recent origin. Fifteen-twenty years ago these conce

Forensic science: Make a career in trail of truth

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:06:45 -0500

Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and principles to investigate criminal and civil actions of interest to the legal systems. All the

Adverting: Advertising: Make a career through your creativity

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:35:10 -0500

Advertising is an art to create awareness about products and brands and make potential buyers sit up and take notice. The commonly used media for advertising

AICTE goes 'performance oriented' for accrediting colleges

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:28:44 -0500

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will from now onwards measure the performances of various colleges before showing the green flag for a

Prevention and treatment of swine flu through herbal medicine

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:04:06 -0500

Swine flu is an infectious disease whose causative organism is the much dreaded H1N1 virus. It spread in condition of poor body immunity and by being in clos

Free and compulsory education policy pays off in China

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:30:47 -0500

PMO in no mood to dissolve MCI

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:23:09 -0500

Pouring cold water on health ministrys plans to bring in a comprehensive body to monitor medical education in the country replacing various regulatory

IIT-K plans bio energy research centre

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:51:49 -0500

The ever-growing demand for energy has kept the country grappling with newer and viable sources of energy to meet its needs. Various options are being explor

Separate entity for Jr colleges for fund

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:32:29 -0500

Central governments move to grant funds under Rastriya Madhyamika Sikhya Abhiyana (RMSA) has triggered a new race among unaided degree colleges in Ori

Classrooms in India to don international look

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:56:16 -0500

Going by the plans of the HRD Ministry, foreign university will soon start setting up their bases on Indian soil. This development is certainly going to give

Gujarat varsities initiative to ease burden of students

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:59:59 -0500

In a novel initiative that might be replicated in other states in future, vice chancellors of Gujarat universities have evolved a consensus to implement choi

GTU scraps ATKT, while GU relaxes rule

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:44:52 -0500

In a bid to improve the quality of technical education and relieve the extra stress on students, the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has decided to do

TN in overdrive to revamp school education

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:12:05 -0500

Further to its plan to reform school education, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to devise a common syllabus for Class one to six, according to a time f

AU to train students on digital library

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:56:47 -0500

Having provided all it students with an e-resource facility in the central library, Allahabad University is now planning to conduct orientation sessions wit

Army personnel ransack Indore medical college

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:34:05 -0500

In what might appear to be a strange legal tangle, Madhya Pradesh Police has arrested as many as 90 army men in Indore on Thursday on charges of criminal int

DTU Signs MoU with French consortium

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:04:07 -0500

In its bid to provide global opportunities and advanced knowledge in the field of engineering to it students, the Delhi Technical University (DTU) has entere

Five kids die in stampede; school in the dock

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:48:15 -0500

Rumours of electrocution in the classrooms led to stampede in a government senior secondary school in east Delhis Khajuri Khas area resulting in the d

Try homemade bath scrubs for a scintillating bathing experience

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:17:12 -0500

We all adore blemish free skin and we would leave no stone unturned for a healthy glowing skin. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are the main requisites fo

Hindu students break madrassa stereotypes

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:02:40 -0500

With the word madrassa emerge in the mind images of students clad in sectarian attires, complete with a quintessential skull cap on the head, r

CAT comes a cropper in online registration test

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:30:19 -0500

Imagine the predicament and the embarrassment a sprinter would feel on finding to his discomfiture that his shoes are pinching at the very first leg on the t

Alternative cures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:33:03 -0500

A condition of the forearm and wrist, the carpal tunnel syndrome, seen more commonly in women as compared to men, is one that severely causes pain, weakness

Tips for stress-free and cheerful pregnancy

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:45:51 -0500

Stress and anxiety are common in most women during pregnancy. They may have considerably harmful effect on the mother as well as the child growing within her

Career in Indian Coast Guard

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:35:20 -0500

To maintain an effective Coast Guard service the single factor most important factor is the capability of the people whore part of it. Those who are b

Cow-urine riding high on swine flu hysteria

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:46:42 -0500

In the wake of rising death toll from swine flu in India, many people are inclined to buy medicines made out of extracts of cow-urine mixed up with clarified

Fisheries Science: A rewarding career with a difference

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:58:11 -0500

Fish production in India has increased more than fivefold since independence and is a major industry in the coastal states. Special efforts have been made to

Homeopathy works miracles for poultry birds

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:34:57 -0500

Although the producers and farm owners waste a lot of time and money to keep their birds healthy, appropriate methods of healing are difficult to get every t

Natural remedies for depression and tips to prevent suicidal tendencies

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:12:08 -0500

Suicides are on a rise these days. One often wonders that how deep-set must be the state of depression and helplessness that leads a person to suicide. While

Herbal Viagra, potions and more - Africas own natural healers

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:53:14 -0500

The tiny islands of Africa, with dense rain forests and fertile volcanic soil, have the worlds best herbal remedies for all the ailments you can name.

'Get schooled', exhorts Gates

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:39:19 -0500

The Bill Melinda Gates Foundation is simply not going to let students get dropped out from schools any longer. The alarming rise in the number of schoo

Myopia: Discard spectacles, turn to Ayurveda

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:43:45 -0500

If you have trouble looking clearly at objects at a distance, while others can clearly identify them, you probably are suffering from an eye condition called

Treat leucoderma naturally with Ayurveda

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:25:01 -0500

Leucoderma, also spelt as leukoderma and termed as vitiligo (though there are causative differences between the two), is nothing more than a non-infectious s

AICTE bars State Cooperative Bank from venturing into education sector

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:45:37 -0500

The State Cooperative Banks plan to enter the management education sector has been deferred for the time being. The bank had enterprising plans to sta

ISB to 'auction' CEOs for its students

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:07:43 -0500

In an innovative, never heard of before, new idea; the Indian School of Business (ISB) has conceptualised the shadow a CEO program. The program

Natural remedies and tips to avoid morning sickness during pregnancy

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:40:55 -0500

In pregnant women, feeling of nausea and vomiting is quite common. This is termed as morning sickness. Usually, this heaviness is felt in the morning, as the

Ayurvedic remedies for food allergies

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:53:55 -0500

Food allergies are suffered by many people around the globe. Just by consuming a food which might not suit the body, there could be numerous allergic reactio

How to treat placenta previa naturally

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:57:17 -0500

Placenta previa or low placenta during pregnancy is a problem quite commonly seen these days. It is the condition where the placenta instead of being anterio

Tips to overcome tiredness during pregnancy naturally

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:17:56 -0500

Tiredness is a common symptom among pregnant women. This is because the development and growth of baby inside a pregnant woman involve a lot of hard work fro

IIM-A students get their hands on commodity exchange

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:17:43 -0500

Students at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) spent their Sunday afternoon learning the past, present and future of commodity exchange. T

Ayurveda: Career in Indian system of medicine

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:28:12 -0500

If you seek career out of a world-renowned, natural and ancient practice of healing people that was originated in India around 5000 years ago, then Ayurveda

Genetic Engineering: A career in traditional science and ground-breaking implementation

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:00:24 -0500

Are you passionate to pursue a career with a stream of traditional science that comprises innovation and enhancement of living organism at its core? Well the

Task force to be appointed to finalize NCHER structure soon

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:34:41 -0500

The structure and scope of the proposed National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) will be finalized soon by a multi-member task force, to

History repeats itself in DUSU polls: Results a mixed bag

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:55:56 -0500

It is said history repeats itself. This is what seems to have happened in the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections. The results the polls threw up

An ode to teacher: A friend, philosopher and guide

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:22:43 -0500

A Teacher Is
Someone who is wise
Who cares about the students and wears no disguise.
But is honest and open and shares

Get rid of pigmentation with herbal remedies

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:44:17 -0500

Pigmentation or discolouration of skin often happens with many middle aged women. More often than not women feel less confident with these marks and thus, go

Home foot care tips for attractive and healthy feet

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:16:17 -0500

Feet are the part of the body that speaks volumes on a persons personality. Sadly, they are also the most neglected part of the body as far as their b

Have beautiful hair using natural remedies

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:39:12 -0500

Beautiful, shiny and healthy hair is the desire of all, but crowning glory of few. Many of us dream to have hair which are lustrous, strong and can be styled

How to keep wrinkles at bay

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:05:00 -0500

Wrinkles have always been considered a beacon of wisdom. But with fast changing times and values globally, wrinkles are no more linked with that popular adag

Mandarin oranges: Super fruit with great health advantages

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:27:24 -0500

Health is a vital issue which can not be ignored to regret later on. Thus, health must be improved with the help of a diet comprising nutritious and organic

Treat yeast infections the natural way

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:55:11 -0500

Yeast infections are a common cause of concern among women. To best deal with these infections there are several home and herbal remedies to choose from.

Have beautiful hair using natural remedies

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:16:25 -0500

Beautiful, shiny and healthy hair is the desire of all, but crowning glory of few. Many of us dream to have hair which are lustrous, strong and can be styled

Natural homemade face care for the glowing face of your desires

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:02:02 -0500

Face skin is the most complex skin of our body. Thus, it is essential to take special care of our face. Face skin has more oil glands and that is why it need

Forestry and Wildlife: Turn your love for nature into career

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:39:32 -0500

If nature stimulates the imaginations and wild thoughts inside you and creates a sense of fascination through its wide range of flora and fauna, then seeking

Jewelry Designing: Career in glittering world of creativity and innovation

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:56:49 -0500

Unleash your creativity and give the imaginations a new destination by designing an entirely new type of necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, or bangles. L

DU Elections 2009: Code of conduct dampens colours

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:37:18 -0500

The election scene at Delhi University this year seems all drab and bland as compared to the years gone by. Well within the regulations of the Lyngdoh Commit

DTU and NSIT get HC notice over ST student counselling

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:19:05 -0500

The Delhi Technological University and Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology have recently got a Delhi High Court notice, directing them to hold the pending

Private schools in Delhi to grant paternity leave

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:21:49 -0500

It has now become an accepted fact that like expecting mothers, fathers too have a responsibility towards their offspring and need to adapt to their new role

Prez signs Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill into law

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:11:16 -0500

In an encouraging wake of action the Indian government has issued a gazette notification of the law following President Pratibha Patil's signature on it, whi

Indian Army: Adventurous and glorious career in uniform

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:59:17 -0500

The sight of an Indian Army officer is always one that impresses. The crisply starched green uniform, the epaulettes on the chest and shoulders that speak of

Radio Jockey: Charm listeners through your voice, wits and words

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:29:20 -0500

If youve got the ability to take people off the feet and mesmerize them through your engaging voice, sense of humor, catchy phrases and one liners, t

Hospital Management: A challenging career to manage health care

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:07:22 -0500

If being a doctor or working alongside them once excited you, then your desires for serving people and working together with doctors could easily be fulfille

Kidney stones: Get rid of them naturally

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:27:39 -0500

Kidney stones are mineral deposits inside the kidney, which the body is unable to flush out on its own. These mineral deposits can be made up of calcium oxal

Stomach pain: Some helpful herbal remedies

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:35:12 -0500

Stomach ache is common problem, faced by one and all at some or the other point in time. Most of the times the problem related to stomach ache is not very se

Treat yeast infections the natural way

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:55:35 -0500

Yeast infections are a common cause of concern among women. To best deal with these infections there are several home and herbal remedies to choose from. Her

Hi-Tech education: ISRO\'s gift to Orissa schools

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:07:51 -0500

The Orissa government has embarked on an ambitious hi-tech project to modernize school education in the state. To begin with 40 schools have been connected t

Acupressure to keep your pet hale and hearty

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:32:31 -0500

Without using any medicines or chemicals, one can keep his/her pets healthy. Animal acupressure can come in handy to ensure hale and hearty pets.

Boards out, grades in for CBSE Class X

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:55:35 -0500

Following a green signal from the Central Advisory Board of Education, Union Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal announced introduction of gradi

Photography: Shooting as career

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:28:09 -0500

If names such as Peter Crowley, Gautam Rajadhakshya, Tom Holland or Inder Gopal are already known to you, well, it does prove that you already have an abidin

Modelling: Career in glamour world

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:49:07 -0500

Whether it is a desire to walk the ramp or produce that picture perfect pose, Modelling has certainly become a much sought after career option. Increasing me

Bioinformatics: Bringing IT to life sciences

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:04:40 -0500

One is purely technical. The other deals with living organisms. And the magic is that both of them can come together to create wonders. Thats bioinfor

Merchant Navy: Career in trade ships

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:08:35 -0500

If adventure, travel and glamour define your career path, then Merchant Navy is a rewarding field to explore. This non-combatant commercial fleet deals with

Marine Engineering: Engineering in high seas

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:41:55 -0500

For those who have always been curious and fascinated by how mammoth-sized ships weighing thousands of tonnes can easily make their way through the deep ocea

Great job offers bring celebration time for IIIT-A students

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:25:02 -0500

Final year students of MBA (IT) and those of Masters in Cyber Law and Internet Security are all smiles, as hopes run high and celebrations ring in the air. A

Burqa ban in Hyderabad college creates communal crisis

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:07:08 -0500

The principal of Vani College would not have anticipated this even in the remotest dreams that banning the burqa in college would snowball into an agitation

Sibals new target: Central Madarsa Board and broader reforms

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:40:49 -0500

Moving in leaps and bounds the HRD minister Kapil Sibal is fast covering all points highlighted in his 100 day agenda. Next target on his to-do

Physiotherapy: Medical career with a difference

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:13:40 -0500

As an allied branch of medicine, physiotherapy is a treatment process that helps to make weak muscles functional once again. It does so through a system of p

Floriculture: Hobby, career and mega bucks

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:24:38 -0500

Essentially a career choice for those with a green thumb, floriculture involves growing and marketing flowers and foliage plants. It is a &lsqu

Choose a school for your ward on its rating

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:09:52 -0500

Which school for my child? This question haunts every parent at the time of admission. In the absence of classification of schools according to their merit o

Time to pay back our great gurus

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:22:51 -0500

One often wonders what is it with our country? Why do we end up hurting the hands that shape our future, time and again? It is surprising to note that a need

Natural aphrodisiacs for your love life

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:18:45 -0500

Humans since times immemorial have been intrigued by foods best known to give their love life a boost. Aphrodisiacs or love foods have been in

Health ministry scraps all health education regulatory bodies

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:59:03 -0500

In a sweeping move that has far reaching implication for medical education system in the country, a task force of the Union Health Ministry has taken a bold

Optometry: Career as vision specialist

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:56:00 -0500

The eye, in itself, is a complex mechanism comprising an array of lenses, nerves and a process that creates visual images of what we see around us. It also i

Hospitality & Tourism: One of the world's best jobs

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:25:16 -0500

There is no better entertainment or thrill than exploring the world. Ask those who are ready to pack their bags at the drop of a hat and take off to scenic l

Cure bedwetting the natural way

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:10:36 -0500

Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis is a common phenomenon in children between the age group of 1-8 years. This involuntary passing of urine w

Asians outperform whites in college enterance test

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:40:56 -0500

US paradox is becoming more and more pronounced now with majority white students lagging far behind their Asian counterparts in matters academia. While medio

IIT row: Branding brand builders in pay

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:46 -0500

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) by now have come to be recognized as a brand, globally. Behind this brand building goes years of hard work of the prof

CBI ticks off 17 Gujarat colleges for probe

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:34:12 -0500

The investigation agency had undertaken the drive in the wake of a high profile bribery scam in which some of the top AICTE officials were allegedly involved

Ankylosing spondylitis: Some herbal cures

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:34:22 -0500

Ankylosing spondylitis, commonly known as seronegative spondyloarthritis, is a problem more commonly found in men. Causing excruitiating pain in the back and

Chartered Accountancy: Respectful, rewarding and evergreen

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:59:48 -0500

Amidst a global market recovering from recession a job profile that continues to assert its significance is that of Chartered Accountancy. This role engages

Retail Management: Low cost course, great career

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:35:46 -0500

The retail industry has witnessed a trend of burgeoning shopping malls and increasing entrants across cities in India. As more players enter the market the c

Placebos: Are they more effective than medicines?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:53:28 -0500

The look-alike pills made of milk, sugar or any other inert substance are called placebos. These pills pose threat to the profits of all pharmaceutical compa

Marijuana causes erectile dysfunction and makes prone to STDs

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:01:06 -0500

Marijuana results in sexual disorders: some say it is a myth some say its a fact. Now studies have revealed that men who consume marijuana are more li

Rajiv Gandhi Education City to come up soon

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:43:14 -0500

The Haryana government is working overtime to meet the deadline of an ambitious education project, Rajiv Gandhi Education Project. If things work out well on

Delhi ST candidates put on hold, await govt. decision

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:42:49 -0500

Uncertainty reigns high in the lives of 300 potential engineering college students, belonging to Scheduled Tribes. As the Delhi government indefinitely annul

Faculty of IITs resort to mass casual leave

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:24:04 -0500

Faculty of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi went on mass leave on Tuesday in protest against glaring disparities in the revised pay scales of the teachi

Congress, BJD slug it out on Orissa univ campus

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:04:17 -0500

It is a classic case of political parties settling their scores on the campus. While the Congress is alleging that the ruling Biju Janata Dal was suppressing

UP embarks on child friendly education project

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:02:14 -0500

It is the primary parents to send their children to school. All the schools irrespective of their models cater to the educational and recreational needs of a

Teach Hindi in all schools for national integration: Sibal

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:58:07 -0500

Propounding the three-language formula for schools students, the Minister of Human Resource Development underlined the need to teach Hindi, a language which

IIM-A to screen foreign students for swine flu

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:28:53 -0500

Better safe than sorry, acting on this age-old maxim the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), has decided to screen all the stude

AICTE extention to LU's MBA programmes

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:44:54 -0500

Lucknow University has got a shot in the arm as it has got the permission of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) at the eleventh hour to run

Now, join full-time porgrammes at IGNOU

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:27:24 -0500

The name IGNOU has by now come to symbolize distance education in the country. Established with the avowed aim to serve the cause of continuing learning thro

Herbs for pregnancy related health issues

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:57:29 -0500

Pregnancy is the stage when your body undergoes many changes. The changes are not just physical but also emotional. During this phase it is very difficult to

How can you quit smoking using herbs

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:59:02 -0500

If you have smoked away your lunges and by and large moving to the other diseases related to smoking, then beware, you are on the brink. Smoking, without any

CVC wants vigil to check corruption in higher education

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:59:04 -0500

In a significant move that reflects adversely on the functioning of the higher education system in the country, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) propos

Natural herbal cure for toothache

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:22:42 -0500

Toothache is normally caused by an infected tooth; a cavity that hasnt been attended for a long period of time or improper oral hygiene. It could some

CBSE students to get training in disaster management

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:15:52 -0500

In times of climatic change when El Nino factor is becoming pronounced with every passing year, we need to be prepared to face any eventuality in the form of

HC restores affiliation of four Kerala colleges

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:49:29 -0500

Acting on writ petitions filed by two engineering students and two medical colleges, Kerala High Court annulled the Calicut Universitys arbitrary move

How to cure jaundice with home remedies?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:27:57 -0500

The yellow fever or jaundice is not as scary or dreaded as it used to be many years ago. Thanks to the medical advancement and the herbs lying in our kitchen

Study finds folk medicine effective in fighting alcoholic relapse

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:03:40 -0500

Although long been used in age-old Chinese medicine, Daidzin, the substance found in Kudzu vine has now been discovered by scientists to have alcoholism curi

Minister reminds striking junior doctors medical ethics

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:06:22 -0500

In a stinging rebuff to the lightening strike by junior doctors of Amritsar, Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Tikshan Sud called the move irres

IIT Madras faculty drops boycott, to get back to classes

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:47:38 -0500

In what could be seen as a surprise move from the disgruntled faculty of Madras IIT, all the members of the teaching staff have decided to get back to their

Now, literacy programme will focus on women

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:05:15 -0500

The literacy programme is in for an overhaul. In view of the unenviable statistical data on the female literacy in the country, the Ministry of Human Resourc

Banking

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:48:19 -0500

Banking is a sector which has undergone major transformation in the last couple of decades. While banks still accept money deposits, give interests, loans, e

Care inititative to educate tribal girls of Orissa

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:38:09 -0500

While the government is taking laudable initiatives to universalize education in the country, many communities are still left out of the education system. Pe

Little Pinki has another big reason to smile

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:09:40 -0500

Good things come in small packages and we all agree. But good things are now happening to a small eight-year-old package. O yes! Pinki, the eight-year-old ch

CBI proposes functional guidelines for AICTE

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:42:05 -0500

After conducting investigations into the bribery and corruption cases involving All India Council of technical Education (AICTE) top brass and having seen th

Know about health benefits of Indian cheese -- paneer

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:46:06 -0500

Paneer; Indian cheese is prepared by boiling whole cream milk and adding acid or lemon to it to separate the thick contents. When the milk coagulates the wat

How to cure scabies with natural and herbal remedies

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:37:59 -0500

Scabies is caused by mites. It is a very contagious skin disease that needs immediate attention when infected. Scabies causes constant and too much itching

Indian education sector allocates $704mn for IT Infrastructure

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:52:30 -0500

IT seems to have become the apple of the eye for the education sector as it has been decided to increase the investment in the IT infrastructur

Aussies to recast international education strategy

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:57:36 -0500

The number of foreign students in Australia is increasing at a fast rate and so is the incidence of violence directed against them. As Australia emerges a po

New pay regime leaves IIT, IIM faculty high and dry

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:12:07 -0500

Maharashtra ties up with Microsoft in education

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:59:06 -0500

Treat bloodshot eyes, naturally

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:31:26 -0500

Pitroda moots universalisation of education through Internet

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:08:11 -0500

Natural joint treatment for swollen elbows

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:44:49 -0500

Study proves Chinese herbal formulas are good for heart

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:01 -0500

Self care tips to avoid contracting the Swine Flu Infection

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:35:01 -0500

Grading system only after consensus: Sibal

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:04:00 -0500

Opportunist entrepreneurs cash in on swine flu panic

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:32:25 -0500

Clinton rates Indian technical education among the worlds best

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:44:55 -0500

Ethical hacker talks on cyber security

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:20:25 -0500

Fashion Designing

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:45:52 -0500

Professionals revert to IIMs to upgrade education

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:33:19 -0500

Skills verses books debate hots up in Kolkota

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:21:41 -0500

With no textbooks, students left high and dry

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:04:39 -0500

Karnataka loses battle for IIT, courtesy its well-wishers

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:18:45 -0500

CBI raids on Hyderabad Engineering colleges

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:46:01 -0500

Sex Education: India in a state of obstinate denial

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:10:36 -0500

UPTU refuses to budge, scraps carry-over exam

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:08:18 -0500

Refusing to give in to the demands of the 'on-dharna' students, the examination committee of UP Technical University (UPTU), has declared its verdict.

Osteoarthritis: Treatment lies in your menu

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:30:34 -0500

It is a common knowledge that our eating habits determine our state of physical wellbeing to a great extent. Hence, researchers lay enormous emphasis on the

Obamas edu reforms get boost from unlikely quarters

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:01:36 -0500

Oz losing ground to UK and Canada in international education

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:56:36 -0500

Australia has been an in the forefront of international education over the years. As many as 436,895 foreign students enrolled with Australian universities a

Supreme Court to IITs: Merit no excuse to expel quota students

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:47:44 -0500

Stretching the protection extended towards socially backward classes a bit further, the Supreme Court (SC) has made it clear to the IITs that academic excell

Endangered species found in herbal concoctions

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:13:37 -0500

As if banned drugs and harmful chemicals were not enough, now endangered species have been discovered in the concoctions of herbal medicines.