Corporate Updates
Infosys Foundation jury to be lead by Amartya Sen for social sciences
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen is to chair a five-member jury of the Infosys Science Foundation, set up by IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd.
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Orissa institute to start open school for tribals near Bangalore
Encouraged by the success of running a tribal school in Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is planning to a start a similar school near Bangalore.
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Adobe announces Acrobat Connect Pro
Adobe has announced a new version of Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro, the company’s comprehensive Web conferencing and eLearning solution. The version includes new functionality that enriches online communication and collaboration, enabling organizations and schools to offer...
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New education website Bloust goes into the classroom
A Florida-based mother of three has launched an education-based internet business that enables teachers to create personalized websites, at absolutely no cost.
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Arena Animation launches Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program 2008
Global leader in animation and multimedia training, Arena Animation has announced the launch of the brand new version of its comprehensive 2.5year high-end animation-training course, the Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program 2008 (AAASP 2008), designed as...
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NNE launches exclusive portal on education in Pakistan
In it’s yet another endeavor to cover the entire gamut of educational activities world over, the National Network of Education (NNE) has launched a unique portal for specifically covering the educational scenario of Pakistan with www.PakistanEducation.info.
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Apollo, government tie-up for certificate course in clinical research
A growing demand for clinical trial professionals has led to an increasing number of institutions offering academic programmes in the same. Delhi, at present, has over 15 hospitals, medical colleges and institutions conducting clinical trials.
Policy Matters
Arjun Singh assures education bill in monsoon session
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Arjun Singh has assured a delegation led by Shanta Sinha, Chairperson, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) that the Right to Education Bill will be passed in the...
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Gender-based math gap missing in some countries
Boys outperform girls on a math test given to children worldwide, but the gender gap is less pronounced in countries where women and men have similar rights and opportunities, according to a study.
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Rural schools get computer-aided tools from IT dept
In order to provide better technological education among citizens, which will also help e-Governance process, the West Bengal Department of Information Technology is providing computer aided learning tools to the schools located in remote areas.
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South Africa: ICT must be encouraged at schools
In order to enhance education sector across the country, ICT must be encouraged in schools, according to Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of South Africa. She states that Africa must get a sufficient, sustainable and affordable connectivity...
Corporate Updates
Educomp to invest Rs 125 crore to set up over 500 tutorial centres
Education services provider Educomp Solutions plans to invest about Rs 125 crore to set up over 500 tutorial centres by 2010.