ASSOCHAM research award for Manipal University

Feb 22, 2016, at 04:10 am

Manipal, Feb 20 (IBNS): Manipal University, Manipal was adjudged the “Best University Promoting Research” for its contribution in research and innovations at the 9th ASSOCHAM Higher Education Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.

Cambridge English South Asia Partnership Summit to be held in New Delhi

Feb 21, 2016, at 05:29 am

Chennai, Feb 20 (IBNS): Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge University Press, in association with FICCI, are hosting the Cambridge English South Asia partnership Summit on Feb 23 and 24 in New Delhi.

Manipal ProLearn offers preparatory course for Project Management Professional Examination

Feb 20, 2016, at 04:57 am

Manipal ProLearn offers preparatory course for Project Management Professional Examination

U.S Consulate holds two-day "Vlogging" workshop in Kolkata

Feb 18, 2016, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS): A two day "vlogging" (video blogging) workshop was hosted by the U.S Consulate under the guidance of video diplomacy expert Christoph A Geiseler and Anouschka Dap at American Center here, with the participants learning to raise awareness about social issues as serious as human trafficking with the aid of short video blogs.

Sanskrit University is being set up in WB: Mamata Banerjee

Feb 17, 2016, at 11:20 pm

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced a Sanskrit University is being set up in the east Indian state.

Pro Afzal Guru slogans: Jadavpur University rally under Centre's scanner

Feb 17, 2016, at 08:28 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): A day after slogans in favour of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and separatist Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani were raised during a rally held by Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University (JU)'s students, the Ministry of HRD has sought reports from the West Bengal government on the issue, sources said on Wednesday.

Manipal ProLearn offers Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services

Feb 16, 2016, at 08:50 pm

Bangalore, Feb 12 (IBNS) Manipal ProLearn has launched a certification course in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Microsoft selects four educators from WB in its class of Education Innovators 2015-2016

Feb 16, 2016, at 12:53 am

Kolkata, Feb 15 (IBNS): Microsoft India on Monday announced the selection of four "Innovative Educators" from West Bengal in the 2015-2016 class of Education Innovators.

Make in India Week to be the highlight of the University of Edinburgh's India visit

Feb 13, 2016, at 01:38 am

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS) A delegation of academicians and experts from the University of Edinburgh, one of UK’s leading universities, is visiting India from Feb 11 - 25.

Tata Crucible Campus Quiz to enter its 12th year

Feb 13, 2016, at 12:25 am

Mumbai, Feb 1 2 (IBNS): When Kunal Malhotra and Viraj Bake signed up for the Tata Crucible Campus Quiz in 2015, they knew they had to be better than the best; they had to be first amongst equals.

Kolkata college awards certificates to women in community outreach programme

Feb 12, 2016, at 11:39 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Participants of Sucharu, a capacity-building programme conducted by Kolkata's Women's Christian College and funded by the University Grants Commission, received their certificates and prizes at a ceremony organised by the college.

The British Council announces GREAT Britain Scholarships

Feb 12, 2016, at 11:26 pm

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): As part of the UK in Kolkata Week, the British Council has announced the launch of the GREAT Britain Scholarships – India 2016 worth approximately 150 million rupees as part of the 'GREAT BRITAIN' campaign .

Manipal ProLearn offers Cloud Computing with AWS

Feb 12, 2016, at 09:49 pm

Bangalore, Feb 12 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn has launched a certification course in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

NIIT Technologies launches intelligent automation for business operations

Feb 11, 2016, at 09:38 pm

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): NIIT Technologies Limited, a leading global IT solutions organization adopts intelligent automation to drive greater business benefits for its clients globally. It has partnered with UiPath, a software company specialized in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions for this initiative.

IDP organises education fair for Indian students to study abroad

Feb 11, 2016, at 03:17 am

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): IDP Education India on Tuesday organised a multi-destination Education Fair in Kolkata for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad.

Emami Foundation celebrates 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with CSR initiatives

Feb 10, 2016, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Emami Foundation, the CSR and philanthropic arm of the Rs 10,000 crore business conglomerate Emami Group, observed its 7th edition of Book Lending Programme with its CSR programmes "Padho India Padho" and "Badhte kadam" here on Tuesday.

The Heritage School Kolkata ranked 1st among Pre-primary Composite Schools

Feb 09, 2016, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IBNS) The Heritage School Kolkata has been ranked number one in the city by Education World among Pre-primary Composite Schools, out of 665 sample respondents polled by C fore researchers, according to a release by the school.

Birmingham City University to host ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ conference

Feb 08, 2016, at 10:38 pm

Birmingham, Feb 8 (IBNS) A one-day open international conference discussing ‘Terrorism and Cultural Freedom’ will take place at Birmingham City University (UK) on June 7.

Kolkata college awards certificates to women in community outreach programme

Feb 08, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Participants of Sucharu, a capacity-building programme conducted by Kolkata's Women's Christian College and funded by the University Grants Commission, received their certificates and prizes at a ceremony organised by the college.

Teenovators: Bangalore school wins first prize

Feb 02, 2016, at 04:38 pm

Manipal, Feb 2 (IBNS): Air Force School Hebbal, Bangalore won the Teenovator of the year first prize at the national-level competition for innovation by students at Manipal University here on Saturday.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata organizes workshop on gender based violence

Feb 02, 2016, at 02:02 am

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with Seattle-based non-profit organization Geeks Without Bounds and Bangalore-based non-profit organization The Bachchao Project, organized a day-long workshop on ‎'How to run a Hackathon to Combat Gender Based Violence' here recently.

Prez attends 'Proud to be an Indian' programme with students

Jan 29, 2016, at 08:18 pm

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday attended 'Proud to be an Indian' programme with students.

Kolkata's BDM International celebrates golden jubilee with cultural fiesta

Jan 29, 2016, at 06:55 pm

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): BDM International, formerly B. D. Memorial Institute affiliated with the CBSE board, observed its gold Anniversary (50th) with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm on Thursday with academicians and movie stars adding verve to a colourful cultural event at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.

MIT President meets Narendra Modi

Jan 28, 2016, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Rafael Reif, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Aricent to impart employable skills to 2500 engineering students

Jan 28, 2016, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) : Aricent and NASSCOM Foundation on Thursday jointly announced the launch of 'Aricent Employability Program' a unique CSR initiative to create greater employability opportunities for 2500 college students, by up-skilling engineering undergraduates across Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regions.

535 students get placements from IMT Ghaziabad

Jan 22, 2016, at 08:54 pm

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS) B-school IMT Ghaziabad on Friday claimed it has created history by placing 535 students (which includes flagship and DCP program students) in its current placement season.

PM unveils plaque for foundation stone of campus for IIIT Guwahati

Jan 19, 2016, at 11:47 pm

Guwahati, Jan 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the plaque for the foundation stone of the campus for IIIT Guwahati.

St.Xavier's University will definitely become a reality in 2016: Dr Felix Raj

Jan 14, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Kolkata,Jan 13 (IBNS): Father Dr Felix Raj , Principal of the St. Xaviers College, has said turning Kolkata's prestigious institute into an university may soon be a 'reality' this year.

Afzal Guru's son among toppers in J&K class 10 board examination

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:56 pm

Srinagar, Jan 13 (IBNS): Executed Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's son Ghalib Guru has performed well in the 10th J&K board examination by securing the 19th rank in it.

Globsyn Skills imparts knowledge to Bangladeshi students

Jan 11, 2016, at 05:29 pm

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS) In a drive to set India into a skill resource hub, Globsyn Skills, a joint venture set up by the Kolkata-based Globsyn Group in equity partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation, has successfully exported Sector Skill Council (SSC) certified trainers to provide skills training to undergraduate students in Bangladesh.