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ICT research to receive funds
It has been announced by the European Commission that one of the biggest grant funds will be provided for research in the field of information and communication technology (ICT).
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Dipak Jain now the Dean at INSEAD
INSEAD, the leading international business school has appointed the eminent Indian-American academician, Dipak Jain as its next dean, succeeding J Frank Brown, who will step down in March 2011.
Higher Education
Kerela University to offer Magic courses
Kerela University is not to offer professional magic courses, as courses conducted by the Magic Academy have been recognised by the university here.
Higher Education
Pharmacy college to recieve INR 3 crore
Manubhai Himabhai Patel, the first Indian Chartered Accountant who practiced in Kenya, is to donate INR3 crore to set up a Degree Pharmacy College in Gujarat.
Corporate Updates
Zee Learn wins franchise plus Franchise of the Year Award 2010
In keeping with its commitment and verve towards excellence, Zee Learn has been honored with the Franchisor of the Year Award.
Policy Matters
HRD Ministry receives divident cheque from EdCIL
The Chairperson and Managing Director EdCIL, Anju Banerjee, presented a dividend cheque of INR150 lakh to Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal.
Policy Matters
INR 300 crore for SC student scholarship at UP
An amount of INR 202 has been released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as central assistance to the government of Uttar Pradesh under the centrally sponsored scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste...
K-12
UIN for school students in Kerela
Unique Identity Number (UIN), or ‘Aadhaar’ number has been given to school students in Kerela, during the current academic year as a part of the Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) initiative of the Centre.
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Full time to be extended on campus course at IGNOU regional centres
In an announcement made by Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Vice Chancellor Rajasekharan Pillai, recently, that the open varsity is to soon extend its facility of full time on campus programmes in its Regional Centres.
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Intel India chief talks about adopting technology for growth in education
Intel India president Praveen Vishakantaiah appreciated Indian students for creating the world’s cheapest laptop and encouraging the education sector of the country as technology adoption is crucial for the growth of this segment.
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ICT use in education contest by UNESCO
A contest is being organised by UNESCO for premium of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Halif on the use of information and communication technologies in education.
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IGNOU through Nokia phone to supply course on English
In order to effectively use the modern technology in distance education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) said on Tuesday it would provide a certificate programme in English through Nokia phone’s Ovi Life Tools.