Hope Foundation chips in for Kolkata children
Oct 07, 2015, at 08:16 pm
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS) In a unique philanthropy movement during the festive season, international NGO Hope Foundation has launched 'Daan Utsav' aimed at bringing smiles on the face of the ''children of a lesser God' of the metropolis.
British Council with Open University co-host an evening to discuss development of teachers
Oct 07, 2015, at 02:09 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): The British Council in collaboration with The Open University co-hosted an event to encourage debate and discussion around the use of technology for teachers' professional development and within the classroom.
Governor of West Bengal to attend Mentaid’s 20th Annual Concert
Oct 03, 2015, at 03:51 am
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IBNS) Mentaid, West Bengal’s first registered parents’ organisation working for the benefit of children with special needs since 1985, will hold its 20th Annual Concert with Governor of West Bengal Keshari Nath Tripathi as the Chief Guest.
IGNOU observes Cleanliness Day
Oct 03, 2015, at 01:24 am
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University on Friday observed Cleanliness Day at its campus in New Delhi.
Oct 02, 2015, at 04:15 am
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani chaired the meeting of the Council of National Institute of Technology, Science Education and Research held at National Institute of Technology in Warangal on Thursday.
Sep 30, 2015, at 08:42 pm
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) On his second day of the 3-day visit to Kolkata, to conclude the year long bi-centenary celebrations of Saint John Bosco, the Rector Major of Salesians, Angel Fernandez Artime said that any government in the world will do better if they strive towards unity.
IFAW- WTI conducts a teacher's workshop for 37 educators in Kokrajhar and Chirang district
Sep 26, 2015, at 02:13 am
Guwahati, Sept 25 (IBNS) : Thirty- seven school teachers from the fringe villages of Greater Manas attended the Animal Action Education (AAE) workshop conducted by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT) at Kokrajhar in Assam on Thursday, officials said on Friday.
Rector Major of Salesians to attend Don Bosco’s bi-centenary celebrations in Kolkata
Sep 25, 2015, at 07:11 pm
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS) In his maiden visit to India, Father Angel Fernandez Artime, the rector major of Salesians and the tenth successor of St. John Bosco, will attend the late educator’s bi-centenary celebrations, scheduled to take place at Don Bosco School Liluah, near Kolkata, said Father Nirmol Gomes, the Provincial of Salesians in Kolkata, here on Thursday.
Manipal Global launches education marketplace ProLearn
Sep 24, 2015, at 03:57 am
Bengaluru, Sept 23 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) has formally launched Manipal ProLearn, a marketplace for certifications and skilling for corporates and individuals.
British Council launches Education UK Alumni Awards 2016
Sep 12, 2015, at 04:30 am
Kolkata, Sept 11 (IBNS): : Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and Rob Lynes, Director, British Council India launched the Education UK Alumni Awards 2016 in New Delhi on Friday.
Sep 11, 2015, at 10:14 pm
Mumbai, Sept 11 (IBNS): BSE Institute Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, signed an MOU with Noida based Amity University, to launch a distance learning program in Financial Markets.
Kolkata hosts IDP Education Fair
Sep 10, 2015, at 07:48 pm
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IBNS): IDP Education India organized a education fair- UK and USA in Kolkata for the students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad.
Centers for Disease Control awards multi-million dollar funding to Manipal University
Sep 09, 2015, at 06:57 pm
Bangalore, Sept 8 (IBNS) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a cooperative agreement grant to Manipal University to support hospital-based surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in the Western Ghat region of India with an extended scope covering the entire nation.
IIM Ranchi wins Deloitte's Maverick Season IV
Sep 08, 2015, at 01:08 am
Kolkata, Sept 7 (IBNS): Deloitte a large professional services organization, on Monday, concluded Season IV of its industry-academia connect programme – Maverick.
Tata Motors partners with BITS Pilani to launch special automotive engineering programme
Sep 08, 2015, at 12:09 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, Sept (IBNS): Tata Motors has entered into long-term partnership with Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS, Pilani) to create a platform for a series of technical education programs to build world-class technical skills to not only bridge present skill gaps that prevail in the automotive industry but also to prepare a future-ready organization.
India remembers S Radhakrishnan on his birthday, celebrates 49th Teacher's Day
Sep 05, 2015, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): India on Saturday celebrated Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's 137th birth anniversary, also celebrated as, National Teacher's Day in the country.
Sep 03, 2015, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata, Sept 3 (IBNS): Under the aegis of Government of India's Community College Programme, Globsyn Skills (GSDL) a joint venture of the Globsyn Group and its 22% equity partner National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is offering a one year Diploma Course in DTH Installation and Maintenance to 50 youths at Silda in West Midnapore.
Sep 03, 2015, at 04:28 pm
Bangalore, Sept 3 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn, (www.manipalprolearn.com) is offering Project Management Certification Programme under its banner which shall strive to provide the learners with both soft and hard skills learning required by a novice to efficiently work on a project in a timely and effective manner.
Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2015
Sep 03, 2015, at 02:54 am
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS) Kolkata is all set to host the seventh Qualifying Round of the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2015 at the Presidency University on Sept 4.
Kolkata: Primary TET postponed to Oct 11
Aug 31, 2015, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): The West Bengal government on Monday postponed the Primary Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) examination to Oct 11, which was scheduled for Oct 4, officials said.
Tata group invites young corporate minds to battle it out at Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz 2015
Aug 25, 2015, at 11:14 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS): The Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz is back with its 12th edition to engage young corporate minds across India in an exciting pursuit of knowledge with fun.
Rajendra Vidyalaya Jamshedpur wins Kolkata edition of TCS IT Wiz 2015
Aug 22, 2015, at 01:38 am
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Over 1000 students from various schools in Chennai participated in TCS IT Wiz, India’s biggest inter-school quiz, organised by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions in Kolkata on Friday.
IDP Education organizes Australian Education Fair in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2015, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): IDP Education India on Monday organized the Australian Education Fair in Kolkata for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia.
Assam school will send 20 students to NASA
Aug 20, 2015, at 02:25 am
Guwahati, Aug 19 (IBNS): A private school of Assam, NPS International School in Guwahati, has decided to send a meritorious student with rural background of the state to NASA, USA in free of cost along with a group of 20 NPS students in the second week of September this year.
Emergency declared in FTII: Students
Aug 19, 2015, at 07:39 pm
Pune, Aug 19 (IBNS) Protesting the arrest of five of their mates, the agitating students of Pune's FTII have alleged that an "Emergency" has been declared in the prestigious institute for film and television studies which has been going through a turmoil for more than two months.
British Council launches Great Debate 2015
Aug 18, 2015, at 05:01 am
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): The Great Debate 2015 was launched in great style at the British Council on Monday.
Pondicherry University woman VC asked to go on leave
Aug 14, 2015, at 05:44 pm
Pondicherry, Aug 14 (IBNS) Chandra Krishnamoorthy, who happens to be the first woman Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University, has been asked to go on leave by the Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry following demand for her removal by the students, said media reports.
IIM Calcutta welcomes 'Manjhi' director, cast to their campus
Aug 14, 2015, at 04:55 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): The cast Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, and the Director Ketan Mehta of the upcoming Hindi movie -'Manjhi' were in Kolkata for promotions.
Rupa Foundation honoured meritorious students with Rupa Genius Awards 2015
Aug 14, 2015, at 04:44 am
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Rupa Foundation on Thursday handed over the Rupa Genius Awards to felicitate the efforts of meritorious students across all boards at ICCR.
School dropout from Kolkata reach WorldSkills Competition 2015 in Brazil
Aug 13, 2015, at 05:33 pm
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Twenty one year old Surajit Kumar Rana, a 5th standard pass from Kolkata was declared as the winner in the 'Jewellery Making' skill at the finals of WorldSkills India 2015.