Chelsea's American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semisChelsea's American ownership faces a crisis. Poor results, including a Champions League exit and a five-game losing streak, have led to fan...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
15 actors and directors who graduated from Delhi University's Hindu College: Arjun Rampal to Imtiaz Ali to Tisca ChopraDelhi University's Hindu College has a rich legacy of nurturing talent for Indian cinema. Many celebrated actors and filmmakers began their...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Best Telugu to English books for easy and efficient learningOffering you with valuable insights into the top resources available for learning and mastering the English language, each book listed here...
21 Apr, 2024, 11.09 PM IST
UP govt school teachers to be trained in spoken EnglishThe orders in this regard have been issued by Director General, School Education Vijay Kiran Anand to all the joint directors and district ...
14 Jun, 2023, 02.09 PM IST
Delhi govt to start spoken English course across 50 centres: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal said in the first phase, 1 lakh children will be given admission in the programme where their English communication skills ...
23 Jul, 2022, 03.36 PM IST
Hindi, non-Hindi bhai bhai: Chill, broThe only way to end the obsession with English-medium education — absent in Germany or Denmark, with widespread English proficiency — is to...
17 Sep, 2021, 11.15 PM IST
NPTEL partnering with CII to provide 226 technical coursesCourses on technology such as such as Data mining, Machine Learning, Business Analytics with Cloud Computing and IoT are being offered for ...
09 Jan, 2018, 05.31 PM IST
Regional variety in how English language is spoken gets increasing acceptanceTrans-Atlantic rhoticity has crept in and even the once-hallowed tones of All India Radio newsreaders have evolved into a more indigenous p...
30 May, 2016, 06.39 AM IST
Kendriya Vidyalayas to train teachers in spoken English in VaranasiPrincipals and administration staff has also been included in the exercise to ensure creation of an environment where “bilingual competence...
11 Feb, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Centre cracks whip to promote use of Hindi; makes the language officialWrite all letters and orders in simple Hindi spoken in the usual course and use short sentences, says the directive, sent by secretary Giri...
23 Jan, 2016, 06.10 AM IST
Alcoholic explanation for Australia’s special accent seems far-fetchedClearly, there is more to the term “colonial hangover” than a mere longing for the mores and customs of a phase of foreign suzerainty.
30 Oct, 2015, 06.51 AM IST
Suffering from AIDS? Bureaucrats to declare before going to Bangkok for trainingAlong with the application form, bureaucrats have to attach a medical report confirming that they are physically and mentally capable.
24 Aug, 2015, 04.53 PM IST
How English-speaking skills are keeping Indian engineers away from their dream jobsA study has found that an overwhelming 97 per cent of engineers in the country cannot speak English, required for jobs in corporate sales a...
07 Aug, 2015, 05.11 AM IST
Now, apps can help you learn EnglishIf you are from a small town and constantly rebuked by your friends or peers for the lack of English speaking skills, its time to get on to...
01 Jun, 2015, 01.43 PM IST
- IndiaCan launches vocational training centre in Bangalore
IndiaCan, a joint venture of Educomp Solutions Ltd., India's largest education company and Pearson, the world's largest education services ...
12 May, 2010, 10.28 PM IST
- Ganesh Ram's firm competes with the neighbourhood teacher
From teaching mathematics to the biggest national player in English tutorials, Ganesh Ram has seen his vision turn to reality.
24 Mar, 2008, 04.56 AM IST
- Soft at skills: E-learning firms here to stay
If you are soft with soft skills, you may be hit hard. E-learning providers help youngsters sharpen their skills and expertise. GenY optimi...
12 Oct, 2007, 11.11 AM IST