Education News in India

Hong Kong Education Secretary meets Sibal 23/Nov/2010
A delegation from Hong Kong led by its Permanent Secretary for Education Raymon Wong Hung Chiu today met HRD Minister Kapil Sibal and is understood to have discussed initiatives for strengthening ties. The delegation also included representatives from various Hong Kong-based universities such as ..
Universities should be more prolific in research: PM 23/Nov/2010
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed the need for universities to focus on research to sustain the rapid progress made by the country in fields like information technology and bio-technology. "Our scientists and technicians have already achieved renown in several areas. Information technology, the ..
First Management Aptitude and Skills Test on Feb 20 22/Nov/2010
The All India Management Association (AIMA), the apex body for the management sector, has launched a Management Aptitude and Skills Test (MAST) to evaluate management students across the country, a senior AIMA official informed the sources. The first test will be held on February 20, 2011. Rajneesh Arora, ..
Government mulls common entrance test for central universities 22/Nov/2010
The government is planning a common entrance test for central universities as the vice chancellors of these universities feel the need for an overhaul of the present system. Minister of State for Human Resource and Development D Purandeswari, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said that there was a ..
IIFT hosts National Trade and Logistics Symposium 2010 22/Nov/2010
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) hosted a one day symposium on Trade and Logistics at its Kolkata campus on November 17. The presentations, conducted by IIFT and partner subject matter experts, included: The Rise of Africa and Opportunities for India, India Vs China in the Global Market, and Supply Chain ..
Henkel Innovation Challenge 2010 in India 22/Nov/2010
Henkel India Ltd announced the Henkel Innovation Challenge 2010 for creative minds with a keen business sense and a passion for innovation on November 15. An international business game which centres around innovation, creativity, and business know-how, the game is targeted at students in B-schools from 14 countries ..
Manmohan calls for change in varsity curriculum 23/Nov/2010
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said there was need for change in university curriculum that would enable a shift in the students' ability to meet the challenges posed by a rapidly growing economy and changing policies. Delivering the convocation address at the 29th convocation of the Satya Sai ..
Medical college's pro-poor admission policy gets SC nod 22/Nov/2010
Unaided private medical colleges can admit the poor and deserving students free of cost in its management quota even if that requires waving statutory regulations hindering such admissions, the Supreme Court has ruled. "If any college, out of charitable or philanthropic motive, wants to extend a ..
After back office, India roping in global functional jobs 22/Nov/2010
Wide availability of talent and cost advantage has helped India emerge as a "skill hub" not only for back-office jobs but also global functional roles, says an international recruitment firm. According to GlobalHunt, an executive search firm, In last two-three years, there was a 25- 35 per cent ..
Schools to remain open during winter in Kashmir Valley 22/Nov/2010
For the benefit of students who lost three crucial months of education as violent protests overwhelmed the Kashmir Valley during summer, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to keep schools open in winter. "We have decided to keep High and Higher Secondary schools open for one to two months ..

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