Sep 12, 2016, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved the creation of the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) to give a major push for creation of high quality infrastructure in premier educational institutions.
No student from Bengal should leave the state for business education, says Globsyn JMD
Sep 12, 2016, at 08:04 pm
Rahul Dasgupta, Joint Managing Director of the Globsyn Group spoke to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh about the institute winning the Gurukul Award and different issues related to business education.
Gurukul Awards: Recognising talent in the field of education
Sep 12, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): Lions Club of Kolkata, Mother Teresa Sarani (District 322B2), in association with FACES honoured students, teachers and private coaching institutes recently, with its Gurukul Awards, at a function held in Vidya Mandir, Kolkata.
Rotary Literary Mission celebrates 50th International Literacy Day
Sep 09, 2016, at 07:37 pm
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): The launch of the creation of 5000 libraries in Government and Government aided schools across India by Hon’ble Minister of HRD PrakashJavadekar marked the beginning of the nation-wide celebrations of the 50th International Literacy Day by Rotary India LiteracyMission (RILM).
Prakash Javadekar launches 5000 libraries under Tech programme of RILM
Sep 08, 2016, at 05:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): On the occasion of 50th International Literacy Day, Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) is launching creation of 5000 libraries in Government and Government aided schools across India, under its mission “Total Literacy and Quality Educationâ€.
IITG-TIC organises innovation competition
Sep 07, 2016, at 01:40 am
Guwahati, Sept 6 (IBNS): The Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), IIT Guwahati is organising a competition amongst the student community of the North Eastern region of India to encourage entrepreneurship.
Haryana Chief Minister inaugurates seven DLF Robotics Skill centres
Sep 06, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Gurgaon, Sept 6 (IBNS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday inaugurated seven DLF Robotics Skill Centres established in Gurgaon by DLF Foundation and Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon .
Education needs to change fundamentally to meet global development goals
Sep 06, 2016, at 03:20 pm
New York, Sept 6 (IBNS): The new Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by UNESCO, shows the potential for education to propel progress towards all global goals outlined in the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). It also shows that education needs a major transformation to fulfill that potential and meet the current challenges facing humanity and the planet.
Sonam Kapoor joins others in launching World's Largest Lession India
Sep 05, 2016, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS) On the occasion of National Teachers Day, 250 eminent educationalists, UN Global Goals champions, members of civil society, UN bodies, corporates, youth groups, students, teachers and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor,gathered at GEMS Modern Academy, Gurgaon, to launch The World’s Largest Lesson India, the India chapter of the programme, which aims to teach every child in India – nearly 360 million - a lesson about the Global Goals.
Education is the sine qua non for development: Vice President
Sep 03, 2016, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said that the education, that is equitable, easily accessible and provides equal opportunities – is the sine qua non for development and it would determine the future shape of our society and polity.
West Bengal govt wants to add Singur movement in school syllabus
Sep 03, 2016, at 12:16 am
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Days after the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on Singur land acquisition, West Bengal government's education department is taking initiatives to include farmer-movement of Singur in school syllabus, state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Friday.
JIS College of Engineering holds its first Convocation
Sep 02, 2016, at 08:53 pm
Kalyani (West Bengal), Sep 2 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering, located in Kalyani, West Bengal, celebrated its first Convocation, 'Journey Through Time' on its 16th Foundation Day, on Thursday.
Kolkata to host Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016
Aug 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): Kolkata is all set to host the first qualifying round of The Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz 2016, at Medical College, College Street on Sept 2 from 1pm onwards.
JIS College of Engineering to hold its first convocation
Aug 31, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IBNS): West Bengal based JIS College of Engineering, a leading self-financed autonomous institute, will be celebrating its 1st Convocation and 16th Foundation Day on Thursday through an event titled 'Journey through Time'.
Aug 30, 2016, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) have started newly developed Website of the University.
Infosys Science Foundation organizes public lecture on 'Modern Romance of Mathematics and Society'
Aug 26, 2016, at 05:14 am
Bangalore, Aug 25 (IBNS): The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) on Thursday organized a public lecture by Infosys Prize juror, Prof. Cedric Villani, Professor of Mathematics, Lyon University and Director of the Henri Poincare Institute, Paris, France, and a juror for the #InfosysPrize.
US education fairs to be held in four Indian cities
Aug 25, 2016, at 05:15 pm
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS): US education fairs will be hosted in four Indian cities, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai in September.
Bombay HC comes to aid of girl with learning disability
Aug 23, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra's State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education to pass a girl with learning disabilities, according to media reports.
Birmingham experts help coaches boost Indian sports performance
Aug 22, 2016, at 11:58 pm
London, Aug 22 (IBNS): Coaches and sports scientists from India have teamed up with experts at the University of Birmingham to learn how their athletes can boost their performance, following Team GB’s outstanding Olympic success.
Cambridge English Language Assessment launches a series of Webinars for teachers
Aug 22, 2016, at 09:31 pm
Chennai, Aug 22 (IBNS): Cambridge English Language Assessment, Part of the University of Cambridge, organises a lot of events to support teacher development worldwide every year.
SEI,SUN join hands to offer online solar professional training courses to students
Aug 20, 2016, at 06:35 pm
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Solar Energy International (SEI), US has teamed up with Saurya Urja Niketan (SUN), which is an initiative of Environmental Education Media Project India (EEMPi), to offer online solar professional training courses partnered with practical training facilities at the Saurya Urja Niketan Campus at Serampore, near Kolkata.
Eastern India Science drama competition at BITM
Aug 19, 2016, at 11:52 pm
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Payal Mary, a student of class nine from Jamuria in Bihar, uttered with a tinge of excitement in her voice, their drama aims to show the importance of cleanliness and hygiene for remaining healthy and strong, before taking to the stage in her green attire symbolising greeneries essential for a clean environment.
Brand Summit by Globsyn alumni to strengthen B-school
Aug 16, 2016, at 05:16 pm
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): The second day of the two-day Brand Summit organised by Globsyn Business School (GBS) Alumni Association, on Sunday, was marked by a special session where Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia addressed the gathering.
Aug 14, 2016, at 12:22 am
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) of Bangalore joins hand with Jian Qiao University and Nanchang University from China for a global internship program in Android app development.
Manipal Global Academy of IT hosts global internship program for Chinese students
Aug 12, 2016, at 12:34 am
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IBNS): Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE) of Bangalore has joined hand with Jian Qiao University and Nanchang University from China for a global internship program in Android app development.
Leading Kolkata colleges battle it out at the Jefferson Debates
Aug 11, 2016, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Leading Kolkata colleges debated strongly but wisely on the topic 'Presidential Systems tend to focus Electoral Campaigns on Personalities rather than Political Platforms' at the fifth edition of ‘The Jefferson Debates’ organised by The American Centre Kolkata and iLEAD on Wednesday.
Kolkata to host TCS IT Wiz 2016 on Aug 31
Aug 11, 2016, at 10:03 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, announced today that TCS IT Wiz 2016 – India’s largest technology quiz for schools will be held in Kolkata on Aug 31, at Kalamandir in Kolkata.
iLEAD and American Center pulls off another brilliant year of Inter-College ‘Jefferson Debate’
Aug 11, 2016, at 07:41 pm
Kolkata, Aug 11 (IBNS): Reputed colleges of the city participated in a fierce battle of words and reasons, as the American Center (US Consulate), in association with iLEAD presented ‘Jefferson Debates’ on the 10th of August. In its 5th edition, the Debate was a resounding success as participants spoke for and against the motion, ‘Presidential Systems tend to focus Electoral Campaigns on Personalities rather than Political Platforms’.
Aug 11, 2016, at 04:47 am
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): The American Center Kolkata and iLEAD presented 'The Jefferson Debates V,' a series of inter collegiate debate competitions addressing some of today's most relevant topics.
LinkedIn, Accenture partner to host HackFest 2016
Aug 10, 2016, at 04:54 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) LinkedIn and Accenture are partnering to host HackFest 2016, a non-stop 20-hour challenge in Bangalore from Sept 24-25 during which students from across India will have a unique opportunity to solve real-world business and human challenges through innovative approaches and game-changing ideas.