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Get your fundamentals right to enter English league

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:38:46 GMT

‘Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?’ Clarence Darrow’s famous words don’t haunt Eepsita Mishra.

Hop, skip & jump: Not scared of experimenting

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:07:41 GMT

A couple of decades ago, a career was something you walked into at 20 and out of at 60. But today, the conventional definition of a career is out of sync with a generation for whom sticking to one field is no longer important.

Social networking may be a boon for new-age choices

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:05:07 GMT

The next time your parents order you to log off Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and focus on studies instead, it may be a good idea not to listen to them.

New careers, exciting guidance

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:45 GMT

With an explosion of career options, counsellors focus on the level of detail every profession requires and emphasize that nothing is less important. Schools are also taking steps to make these sessions equally interesting and innovative

Jamia to construct hostel for J&K students

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:48:01 GMT

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 16.22 crores and the project is expected to be completed within 24 months.

Dress the part to look the part

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:32:17 GMT

Interview preparation for most people is about going over past accomplishments, predicting likely questions and being ready with the answers.

Dress the part to look the part

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:32:17 GMT

Interview preparation for most people is about going over past accomplishments, predicting likely questions and being ready with the answers.

National Vocational Education Qualification Framework launched

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:19:50 GMT

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal recently launched the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) which will be implemented in polytechnics, engineering colleges and other colleges across the country.

Australian university planning campus in Gujarat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:17:49 GMT

Australia-based University of Wollongong (UOW) is planning to establish a 72-acre campus in Ahmedabad, an official from the varsity said.Indian students have a major presence in our country.

Australian university planning campus in Gujarat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:14:21 GMT

Australia-based University of Wollongong (UOW) is planning to establish a 72-acre campus in Ahmedabad, an official from the varsity said.Indian students have a major presence in our country.

International curriculum to be offered in CBSE schools

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:10:57 GMT

About 50 schools in India may soon offer the international curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a trial basis, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said recently.

Management Must-knows

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:03:57 GMT

In spite of forecasts that the Indian economy will grow at 7% this fiscal year, why do MBA students still want to pursue jobs overseas?The view from ISB is slightly different.

ICSI launches new syllabus for CS foundation programme

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:52:02 GMT

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a premier national professional body established by an Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the profession of company secretaries, has launched a new syllabus for the CS foundation programme.

Innovations for the poor

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:43:06 GMT

Over the years India has witnessed growth in innovations in industrial, financial, and technological segments.

CBSE chief gives tips to principals

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:07:46 GMT

Principals of various CBSE-affiliated schools here on Wednesday underwent a training programme conducted by the board under the supervision of its chairman Vineet Joshi.

Science writer R D Sharma passes away

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:04:35 GMT

Science writer and the former president of Indian Science Writers Association Dr R D Sharma passed away here today. He was 73.

Educational Plays for Children in Mumbai Schools

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:23:55 GMT

As parents and caregivers, havent we all at some point in time found it difficult to get our points across to the little ones? Verbal repetition, contrary to adult beliefs, does not reinforce messages within a childs mind. As clichd as it may sound, children do learn best, by actions and example.

Don't Panic on Exam Day

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:21:27 GMT

Two days before the exam you realise that youve misplaced your hall ticket.

Learning Curve

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:20:06 GMT

British Council Kolkata recently organised a workshop for corporate and business houses on Training and Networking.

ISB Takes Charge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:17:01 GMT

The Indian School of Business (ISB) hosted a symposium Building SME Linkages in SEZs recently at its Hyderabad campus. The symposium brought together, policy and decision makers from both the centre and the states, public and private SEZ developers, industry, civil society and academia.

Change in admission norms

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:09:46 GMT

Too many entrance exams may not be the right way to evaluate a student’s merit level. Vishakha Sharma reports on the recent changes in the admission criteria for medicine and engineering aspirants

Going online

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:06:25 GMT

Pawan Adhikari, Regional Director, Language Testing Division, Pearson, talks to Diptiman Dewan on the testing landscape in India, English tests meeting strict visa requirements and the future of online tests in India

Beyond academics

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:02:29 GMT

How many schools come under CISCE in India and abroad and what is the student strength?Currently, there are 1,850 schools affiliated to CISCE.

Admission hurdles

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:25:51 GMT

Since the first list for pre-school admissions was declared on February 1, the new order of the Delhi High Court (HC) on the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category has added to the confusion.

Success Mantra

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:21:40 GMT

The clock is ticking for students who are all set to take the ISC Board examination starting from February 13.With just a week left, stress levels are likely to be high.