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Kolkata: Presidency University students gherao officials over counselling fee hike

Jul 13, 2018, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata, July 13 (IBNS): Protesting against the hike in university's admission counselling fee and demanding the publication of full merit list for admission in undergraduate courses, a large number of students of Kolkata's Presidency University have been agitating in front of institute's administrative office and gheraoing the officials of the university since Thursday afternoon.

Public Relations – Present and Future

Jul 12, 2018, at 01:17 pm

Public relations simply put are the communication processes between companies, organizations or individuals and the general public. PR experts try to establish and maintain relationships with an organization’s target audience, all verticals of the media and opinion leaders. Data for this extremely fast growing sector designed to promote the interests and image of clients shows that worldwide public relations revenue is projected to grow from 14 billion U.S. dollars generated in 2016 to approximately 19.3 billion by 2020. In the United States, PR agencies generated a revenue of 13.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, experiencing 17 per cent growth compared to previous years. 

Jadavpur University students call off hunger strike after authority brings back entrance test

Jul 11, 2018, at 12:57 am

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): An hour after the authority of Jadavpur University (JU) announced to bring back entrance test for admission in undergraduate courses, protesting students of the premier university on Tuesday late night called off their hunger strike.

NEET Examination: Madras HC orders huge grace marks for Tamil students

Jul 10, 2018, at 04:19 pm

Chennai, July 10 (IBNS): The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed CBSE to award 196 extra marks to those students who attempted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET in the Tamil Language.

After receiving flak, HRD Ministry issues clarification over IOE tag to Jio institute

Jul 10, 2018, at 01:12 pm

New Delhi, July 10 (IBNS): The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has come out with a clarification over a controversy regarding the conferment of Institution of Eminence (IOE) tag to Reliance Foundation's proposed Jio Institute.

Assam students visit Fort William in Kolkata

Jul 09, 2018, at 04:36 pm

Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): A group of 30 students from Harihajan in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam met Lt Gen Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, at Fort William on Monday, officials said on Monday.

Age and education affect job changes, study finds

Jul 07, 2018, at 04:54 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): New research reveals that people are more likely to change jobs when they are younger and well educated, though not necessarily because they are more open to a new experience.

West Bengal university launches job search portal to act as interface between students and companies

Jul 06, 2018, at 11:52 am

Kolkata, Jul 6 (IBNS):  A student-friendly move from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology (MAKAUT) is expected to ease the process of job hunting for those passing out from the institute.

Bubbli: An effort to boost education of the deprived girl-child in India

Jul 02, 2018, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS) Although Indian women have been breaking barriers to rise through the ranks in the global arena, education of the girl-child from economically backward families and rural belts of India remains a concern.

Winners of schools from West Bengal and Kentucky in water quality project announced

Jun 24, 2018, at 05:05 pm

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): DAV Model School, Durgapur in India's West Bengal and Belfry High School of Kentucky in USA have been selected as the winners in a project on water quality launched last year by the US Consulate General in Kolkata. 

Birmingham leaders named as UK-India Top 100 influencers

Jun 21, 2018, at 07:24 pm

Birmingham, June 21 (IBNS): University of Birmingham’s Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Robin Mason have been named as two of the most influential figures in UK-India relations.

Thinking of studying abroad, well think of Australia then

Jun 09, 2018, at 01:11 pm

Australia is the new and attractive destination beckoning Indian students to study abroad, not just for the academic opportunities there but also the employability factor, which is a major plus point.

US Consulate Kolkata celebrates student Visa Day

Jun 08, 2018, at 05:53 pm

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): On Wednesday, more than four thousand bright, ambitious students from all across India appeared for visa interviews at the U.S. Mission's five visa-issuing posts, before they start their educational journey in the United States.

School syllabi to be reduced for classes I and II and pass-fail system in classes V and VIII to be started in March 2019: Union HRD Minister

Jun 03, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Kolkata , June 3 (IBNS): Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar interacted with radio jockeys and addressed media in a press conference held at Kolkata on Saturday.

HRD Minister Javadekar congratulates CBSE students who passed board examintions

May 29, 2018, at 10:33 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar has congratulated all Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) students who passed their Class X board examinations on Tuesday.

CBSE class 10 results declared, 86.7 percent pass

May 29, 2018, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 10th result for 2018 on Tuesday. at 13: 15 in the afternoon.

'Future of Change' UNSW scholarship entries close May 30

May 27, 2018, at 01:02 am

New Delhi May 26 (IBNS): The ‘Future of Change’ UNSW scholarships designed to attract bright Indian minds to pursue their undergraduate and post graduate studies at the premier Australian varsity have met with an overwhelming response.

CBSE 12th results declared; Pass percentage goes up

May 26, 2018, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS) :   The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday released the Class 12 results on the official website with the pass percentage improving to 83.01- almost one percent up as compared to that in the last year.

CBSE to announce its Class XII result tomorrow

May 26, 2018, at 03:24 am

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce Class XII result on Saturday.

Boys shine in Assam HSLC (Class 10) results

May 26, 2018, at 01:32 am

Guwahati, May 25 (IBNS): The results for High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination, 2018, also known as Class 10, and Assam High Madrasa Examination, were declared on Friday morning by the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA).

UNSW Sydney’s Diploma in Science & Engg, with pathways to Degree, invites State Board pass outs

May 24, 2018, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi May 22 (IBNS): Choosing where to study abroad can be a tricky proposition for students in India, especially with a wide range of good foreign universities beckoning. 

TimesPro sign MoU with Monash College

May 20, 2018, at 04:20 pm

Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Times Professional Learning and Monash College, Australia on Sunday announced the launch of Monash College International Pathways program. 

UNSW sets May 31 as closing date for Sem 2 applications

May 17, 2018, at 10:49 pm

New Delhi, May 16: The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, ranked 45 on the QS University World Rankings 2018, is all set to close admissions for its programs for Semester Two, 2018. The last date to secure admission is May 31, 2018.

Cabinet approves setting up of Central University in Andhra Pradesh

May 17, 2018, at 02:05 am

New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its in-principle approval for establishing a Central University by the name of “Central University of Andhra Pradesh” in Janthaluru Village of Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. 

ICSE,ISC results declared today

May 15, 2018, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): ICSE and ISC results were declared on Monday.

Don Bosco Silchar launches with multi-religious campus

May 14, 2018, at 05:58 pm

Kolkata/Silchar, May 14 (IBNS): A new extension building of Don Bosco School in Silchar was inaugurated here on Friday.

Rabindra Bharati University holds 43rd annual convocation

May 11, 2018, at 06:41 pm

Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): The 43rd Annual Convocation of the Rabindra Bharati University was held at its Jorasanko campus here on Tuesday.

UNSW announces 61 ‘Future Of Change’ scholarships for students from India

May 10, 2018, at 03:15 am

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 5 (IBNS): Australia is fast emerging as the preferred higher education destination. As part of its India Strategy, the internationally ranked University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has been focussing on its twin pillars – strong teaching and robust research – to dramatically disrupt the manner in which higher education is delivered.

ICSE, ISC results to be announced on May 14

May 09, 2018, at 12:45 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS):  The results of the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 examinations, which were held recently, will be announced on May 14, officials said on Tuesday.

The Bengal Chamber hosts seminar on education strategies for gen-next

May 07, 2018, at 10:42 pm

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): To identify educational strategies and introduce technology-based learning, the Bengal Chamber, in association with Sister Nivedita University and IIHM. recently organised a seminar titled “The Millennial Learning-Education Strategies for the Gen Next”, in Kolkata.