Indian universities need to emphasize on innovation: PMHe was addressing the inaugural ceremony of 'Conference on Academic Leadership on Education for Resurgence' organised by the Ministry of Hu...
29 Sep, 2018, 04.51 PM IST
Include ancient Indian traditions in education system: Dalai LamaThe greatness of Indian civilisation is its spiritual brotherhood and harmony, said the 82-year-old monk during a lecture on the role of et...
22 Apr, 2018, 04.38 PM IST
Age not a hindrance in ever youthful BiharThat a 41-year-old would go on to top the senior secondary exam in Bihar with none of the examiners any the wiser about his apparent lack o...
05 Jun, 2017, 01.56 AM IST
Democracy is damaged when people are afraid to speak out: Amartya SenStifling expressions of private concern and public interest is very problematic for any kind of political participation, says Amartya Sen.
26 Feb, 2017, 06.26 PM IST
Access to higher education improved but challenges remain: M Venkaiah NaiduNaidu, who is also the minister for I&B, said India has a glorious tradition of learning in ancient universities such as Nalanda, Taxila et...
24 Jan, 2017, 11.14 PM IST
Bihar School Board chairman's wife graduates in a two-year course from one-year old universityThe affidavit further states Usha Sinha got BA and B.Ed degrees in 1973 and 1974 meaning she was 12 when graduated and turned a school teac...
14 Jun, 2016, 10.36 AM IST
Indian higher education centres must proactively highlight credentials: Pranab MukherjeeHe said that the newer universities, through a sustained effort at better academic management, can soon be in the reckoning in global ranki...
22 Dec, 2015, 04.12 PM IST
Nitish Kumar faces litmus test in Nalanda with HAM (S), LJP, RLSP, BJP coming togetherThe coming together of HAM (S), LJP, RLSP and BJP is likely to make things difficult for Mahagathbandhan in Nalanda, Nitish Kumar's home di...
16 Sep, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
Need inspired teachers to instill values in children: President Pranab MukherjeeAn inspired teacher links the individual goals of the students to the societal and national goals. Such teachers appeal not only to the hea...
05 Sep, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
Give dignity to quality teachers: President Pranab MukherjeePresident Pranab Mukherjee has said that the big challenge country faces is the quality of teaching in our higher academic institutions
11 Jun, 2015, 02.39 PM IST
Expand education infrastructure to create employment opportunity for youth: President Pranab Mukherjee"There is a need to expand primary and higher education facilities in the country to increase employment opportunities for younger generati...
03 Apr, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee calls for improving the standard of educationThe President said standards of education in the country must be improved and education made affordable for meritorious students from all b...
29 Nov, 2014, 06.08 PM IST
- Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate Nalanda University tomorrow
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will also be present at the inaugural function to be held at Rajgir, around 100 km southeast of Patna.
18 Sep, 2014, 09.14 PM IST
Nalanda University to be inaugurated on MondayEconomist Amartya Sen is Chairman of Governing Body of Nalanda University, while renowned teachers from various countries are its members.
01 Sep, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee calls for interlinking of academia, industriesAddressing the golden jubilee convocation of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University here, he said education cannot be seen in isolation.
26 Jul, 2014, 07.28 PM IST
Need to identify inspired teachers to shape young minds: Pranab Mukherjee"While there is no lack of talented students and teachers now, how is it still any of our institutions are not rated," Pranab Mukherjee ask...
20 Dec, 2013, 06.37 PM IST
- Home turf wonders: India boasts of many significant heritage monuments
Holding our national heritage close to our hearts laced with a sense of ‘monumental’ pride, we all know that India is truly a land of many ...
23 Aug, 2012, 08.47 AM IST