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InstaBook gears up to promote literacy through digital library
The Internet-based InstaBook Corporation (www.instabook.net) has announced a new digital library initiative. It claims that it can promote literacy around the world.
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Indian President to inaugurate JSS Free School Girls hostel near Mysore
The President of India, Pratibha Patil, will inaugurate the JSS Free School Girls’ Hostel building in Suttur near Mysore on May 9.
Higher Education
UGC up for increasing teachers’ retirement age
Central varsities have increased retirement age based on UGC recommendation, says Thorat.
Higher Education
Government jobs attract college students
Around 60 pc students preferred government’s job to private jobs. The recommendations of sixth commission have brought this change among students.
K-12
Jabs bought by special school teachers
Teachers working in special schools are so worried about being bitten by students with special needs that they are buying their own tetanus and hepatitis jabs.
Policy Matters
ICT society launched in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Information Technology Society (SLITS) was launched by the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Lansana Nyalley in Sierra Leone as part of an initiative to introduce Information and Communication Technology(ICT) in the country.
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India’s First Government arm converts into FOSS
General Education Department has become the first Government arm in the country to convert completely into FOSS (Free and Open Source Software).
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IIMC launches programmes for working professional
IIM Calcutta has introduced two new courses including ‘Executive Programme in Business Analytics’ and ‘Executive Programme in International Business’ for the working professionals.
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My Tuition Learning Centre to enhance Educational Delivery System
Hope has been expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that the My Tuition Learning Centre, can be expanded to help enhance the country’s education delivery system.
Higher Education
Oxford on top for 8th Year in a row
Oxford has retained its top position among Britain’s leading universities for the eighth successive time this year, leaving behind Cambridge.
Corporate Updates
Prometric with IIMs to expand Indian Infrastructure
Prometric announced that it has been awarded an exclusive, US$40 million dollar contract by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) to computerize the prestigious Common Admissions Test (CAT).