View: Proper execution of NEP will enable us to reap the full benefits of demographic dividendCovid-19 time seems the worst moment ever to launch a sweeping programme to transform education for an under-25 population of 66 crore. Yet...
02 Aug, 2020, 11.31 PM IST
Courses of AI must be according to industry needs: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'The Human Resource Development Minister also appealed to all teachers to be part of these programmes not only to further their own careers ...
16 Sep, 2019, 07.44 PM IST
Why India requires a bigger government, not smallerWhile there is no predictable benchmark of size of government and economic outcomes, it is useful to subject the popular hypotheses against...
10 May, 2018, 10.05 AM IST
- President lauds IISc for advancing research in science
Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday lauded the alumni and faculty of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) fo...
06 Jul, 2017, 12.17 AM 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
Coaching centres poach teachers, schools take a hit in BengaluruTeachers handling core subjects, are offered a monthly pay of Rs 80,000-Rs 1.5 lakh by coaching centres, while schools shell out Rs 50,000.
16 Jan, 2016, 12.31 PM IST
World looking at India with expectations: PM Modi in VaranasiOn a visit to his constituency, Modi said an environment needs to be created for producing teachers who are rooted in the country's culture...
25 Dec, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
Problems of autonomy is faced equally by private institutes: Bakul Dholakia"Positioning IIM A as one of the top ranking schools in the Asia Pacific Region and making it a global brand was my challenge then," Dholak...
02 Dec, 2014, 03.37 PM IST
- Colleges seek help from e-Course platform EdX
BITS Pilani has invested Rs 2 cr to offer 10 courses on the edX platform, available only to on-campus students while other institutions inc...
16 Jul, 2014, 12.27 PM IST
Overhaul national education policy to meet global challenges: Prez"We should not only make investment in education but we must have a sound national education policy which will adapt to the changing needs,...
28 Jun, 2014, 05.45 PM IST
Education can help India overcome moral challenges: President Pranab MukherjeeAsserting that education is the bedrock of an enlightened society, he said a good education breeds tolerance for divergent views.
30 Nov, 2013, 04.03 PM IST
- In Navi Mumbai, a PG medical seat costs Rs 1.7crore
While the medical fraternity is shocked at the transaction, and also concerned about the quality of doctors emerging from such deals.
18 Aug, 2011, 09.11 AM IST
- SRCC's 100% cut-off questions education standards: India Inc
Demand for 100% marks shows lack of quality institutions, say India Inc honchos.
16 Jun, 2011, 04.34 AM IST
- Azim Premji University to become operational in 24 months
The Azim Premji University, a not-for-profit institute, will be operational in 24 months, Wipro Chairman, Azim Premji said on Friday.
23 Apr, 2010, 09.01 PM IST
- Pros cross floors, find education the new hotspot
With private sector players including business houses rushing in to get an early foothold in this segment that is slated to touch $80 billi...
04 Jan, 2010, 04.43 AM IST
- National Management school takes off
The National Management School (NMS) is one such attempt. Promoted and run by academecians from the US, it seeks to provide an intellectual...
10 Feb, 2009, 06.07 PM IST
- Cong cubs bat for country cousins
The young MPs have sought the creation of at least 2.5 lakh ITIs and polytechnics in various parts of the country in the next 2-3 years.
22 Dec, 2006, 03.44 AM IST