Corporate Updates
Core acquires two education firms
One of the known ICT education service providers, Core Projects and Technologies, acquired two US-based education companies today for $20 million (INR 90 crore).
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Policy Matters
Kapil Sibal on role of government schools in rolling out RTE
Human Resource Development Minister, Kapil Sibal, while addressing the valedictory session of the Conference of State School Education Secretaries, described the role of the Government Schools system in the implementation of the RTE.
Higher Education
Karnataka Colleges line up for NAACs quality tag
It is a matter of prestige to get accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), for educational institutions in the state.
Corporate Updates
CompTIA to strengthen its India operations
CompTIA to partner with enterprise in India to provide business intelligence, key strategy inputs and a platform to network with the global IT fraternity.
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MDI Gurgaon signs MoU with Power Grid Corporation
Management Development Institute (MDI), in its efforts to establish academia and industry collaborations has signed a major MoU with Power Grid Corporation India Limited (POWERGRID).
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On demand exams by IGNOU
On demand examination can now be availed by the students at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), with a freedom to choose the date and venue of their term-end examination with the introduction of ‘On-Demand-Examinations’.
Higher Education
Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology announces collaboration with France based L Ecole de Design
Bangalore-based Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology has announced a joint program with L
K-12
Launch of the New School Model at Abu Dabi
Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), recently announced the launch of the New School Model (NSM).
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British children to be taught by Indian math graduates
Training is being imparted to Indian maths graduates to give tuition to British children via telephone and internet round the clock.
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IGNOU reaches in Africa via tele-education
In 2008, IGNOU signed an agreement with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to begin its tele-education programme.
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SMS alerts by IGNOU in Madurai
Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a SMS facility to benefit students studying in the Madurai Regional Centre.