Ex-Indian Cabinet Secy receives honorary doctorate from University of Birmingham
Birmingham, July 16 (IBNS): Ajit Kumar Seth, former Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of India, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham, UK.
British Council launches Aptis for Teens for Kolkata students
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Aptis for Teens, an assessment tool for learning English language, was launched by the British Council on Wednesday.
Tata Power's Mundra UMPP promotes quality education through its 'Shiksha Saarthi' programme
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Tata Power, an integrated power company, through Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. (CGPL), has announced the success of Shiksha Saarthi, a programme devised to promote quality education for children living in and around its operations.
British Council launches Aptis for Teens for Kolkata students
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): British Council announced the launch of the British Council Aptis for Teens test in Kolkata on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): With estimates suggesting a shortfall of around 400 million skilled manpower by 2020, a prominent educationist thinks that India has the oppurtunity to fill the gap both domestically and internationally.
ICAI hosts National Convention for CA students in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) jointly with Eastern India Chartered Accountants Students' Association (EICASA) under the aegis of Board of Studies, ICAI has organized a two day National Convention for CA Students on the theme 'Fusion India : Beating Targets, Achieving Excellence' at Centenary Auditorium of College Street Campus of the University of Calcutta.
At academic event, UN officials spotlight data and technology as key to sustainability
New York, July 9 (IBNS): The importance of quality data and cutting edge information communication technologies (ICTs) is increasingly critical to the shaping of the future sustainable development agenda, the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) confirmed today.
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): The British Council, UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, in partnership with various schools across the country is organising a week-long series of events around school education.
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Globsyn Business School, a business management institution, in association with All India Management Association (AIMA) and Calcutta Management Association (CMA), organized this year’s Eastern Regional Round of the "National Competition for Young Managers" on July 3 and 4 at its Amtala campus.
Global education targets at risk amid surge in out-of-school numbers, says UN report
New York, July 7 (IBNS) The number of out-of-school children and adolescents around the world has risen to worrying levels, dealing a potential blow to education targets aimed at achieving universal primary and secondary education, a new United Nations report has warned.
IIEST Shibpur signs MOU with Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata
Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata (HITK) and Centre of Excellence for Green Energy & Sensor System (CEGESS), Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur (IIEST) with the objective of collaborative Research & Development activities on efficient solar cells development utilising the state-of–the-art laboratory facilities of CEGESS, IIEST, Shibpur and other relevant academic programmes such as conducting an M.Tech. course on 'Renewable Energy' at HITK .
Actor Pallavi Joshi resigns as FTII member supporting agitating students
Pune, Jul 6 (IBNS) Noted actor Pallavi Joshi has resigned as member of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society in support of the agitation by the students.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2014 results announced, Ira Singhal tops
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced its civil services exam for this year where four women topped the ranks.
British Council Bengaluru offers IELTS Intensive preparation course
Bengaluru, July 3 (IBNS): British Council Bengaluru has offered IELTS Intensive preparation course for students and professionals.
Kolkata: Scottish Church College issues 'dress code' for students
Kolkata, Jun 28 (IBNS): The authority of Kolkata's prestigious Scottish Church College has issued a notice where students have been asked to maintain a dress code inside the campus.