IIT Bombay launches MOOCs

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May 12, 2014

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), for the first time launches massive open online course (MOOC) in three courses. The session for two of the courses i.e. Introduction to Computer Programming (part one) and Thermodynamics will commence from July while the third course, Introduction to Computer Engineering (part two) will begin from September.

Professor Deepak Phatak, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay stated that the MOOCs will allow students to learn anything from anywhere at a convenient speed.

The courses will be delivered in sessions grouped into several themes or topics. Each session will be made up to two to four 15-20 minutes episode. Each episode will consist of a video recorded lecture of about eight to ten minutes which will be followed by some problem solving and quizzes.

There will be additional reading material, references which the participants can use for greater clarity, if required. Plans are also on to introduce regular interactive sessions through discussion forums, video conferencing and other such technologies.

Osmania University degrees blacklisted in UAE, Iran

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May 9, 2014

Several countries in West Asia have blacklisted Osmania University and do not recognize the certificate issued by it to students of both distance education and regular stream.

Many students including foreigners have been refused jobs in the United Arab Emirates and Iran. A Dubai based recruitment agency stated that, OU is blacklisted because those who completed the distance education course pass themselves off as regular day scholars at the varsity. Moreover, these students do not have the basic standards required to perform well in a job.

Disappointed students are of the view that their fate is sealed due to the same certificates issued for both distance and regular courses. While on the other hand OU authorities stated that, they are not aware of the blacklisting by UAE and according to the requirement of these countries, they will distinguish between the regular and distance mode courses in the certificates issued for the benefit of the students.

Petition seeking pre-school education in govt schools filed in Madras high court

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May 9, 2014

A petition has been filed in Madras high court asking the Tamil Nadu government to include pre-school education in government schools. They are seeking to introduce LKG and UKG in the government schools.

The additional government pleader Sanjay Gandhi took notice, when petition by Parents Union for Students Educational Rights in Virudhachalam came up for the hearing before a bench comprising of Justice R Sudhakar and Justice K K Sasidharan.

The petition submitted stated that, most of the nursery or kindergarten schools were being run by private agencies or voluntary organizations which charge very high fees. As a result children belonging to the rural and poor families do not enjoy the benefits of these pre- schools. So the petitioner has sought direction to the school education authorities to include it in government run schools.

The Booming Industry of Fashion Designing

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May 8, 2014

“Apart from basic qualifications, one of the key aspects that a student much have is passion for fashion and a desire to succeed”, says Meghna Ghai Puri, President of Whistling Woods International.

What is the current market trend of Fashion Designing studies in India?

In a highly competitive 21st century market, competence alone can no longer guarantee sustained success to a professional. The fashion industry is no exception to this trend. The Indian Fashion Industry is evolving and so are the opportunities to make a career in this industry. People are realizing the importance of professional training before entering the business. Along with fashion designing, niche subjects like fashion forecasting, fashion merchandising, pattern making & illustration, fashion marketing, fashion writing, and celebrity styling too are gaining popularity.

Please share about the various programmes structured in your institute?

The two-year Diploma in Fashion provides an all-round knowledge in every aspect of Fashion, Design & Business, as well as opens avenues to the many fast growing & multiple career options in the industry, apart from creative design. Keeping in mind the latest trends, we have introduced specialized courses like Celebrity Styling for Films and Television, Draping, Pattern Making and Apparel Construction, and Digital Fashion Using CAD, and Illustration. Other weekend short programmes include Fashion Marketing, Pattern drafting and sewing techniques, Couture finishing and customization, Fashion writing, Personal Styling And Grooming, Fashion Photography, and Fashion Hair and Make Up. We will soon be introducing more of such unique long-term and short-term programmes.

For who is the programmed best suited and what are the key skills that you look for in a candidate?

Apart from basic qualifications, one of the key aspects we look for in our candidates is a passion for fashion and a desire to succeed. Apart from just academics, we look at what students have done with respect to extra-curricular activities. The school provides good exposure to students at an early stage and hence we need to ensure that the candidates we take will make the most of it and be great flag-bearers for the school in the long run.

What is the scope for Fashion Designing in India?

India is now the centre of attraction and several international brands are putting up stores across the country and putting Indian consumers on global platform. The sector is seeking a talented workforce. A student of fashion groomed correctly can get placed under various streams, depending on his/her interest and expertise. The entry-level salary can range anywhere between Rs. 15,000-25,000 per month. Free lancers can make anywhere between Rs. 5,000-15,000 per day depending on the chosen stream. Further success and growth depends on each individual’s hard work and talent; the sky is the limit in this industry.

Ryan International School (ICSE), Malad awarded NABET accreditation

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May 8, 2014

Ryan International School (ICSE), Malad is the Ryan Group’s second school to receive the coveted NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education Training) Accreditation. The school was awarded for the Quality School Governance Accreditation for Quality School Governance System.

The school was assessed by NABET on 50 parameters for the accreditation, including governance, educational and support processes, curriculum, examination and assessments, financial resources, infrastructure, health and safety etc.

Ryan International (ICSE), Malad has the distinction of being one of the very few schools in India to receive the accreditation standard by the Quality Council of India this year. Snehal Pinto, Director, Ryan Group received the accreditation certificate at the National Quality Conclave conducted by Quality Council of India from Mr Amarjit Singh, Additional Secretary, MHRD at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion, Grace Pinto, Managing Director, Ryan International Group of Institutions expressed her happiness and gratitude on receiving the accreditation and thanked the almighty and also appreciated the dedication of the staff and support, parents and well wishers

VIT University students create robot to climb up and down the stairs

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May 8, 2014

Students of VIT University in Vellore have come up with a new creation of an autonomous robot that can climb up and down the stairs. With the purpose to deliver packages in multi-storey buildings, the students have developed this robot. Since multi-storey buildings require number of human couriers to transfer files and packages, so using a robot to perform the task would reduce the cost operations of businesses housed in such buildings.

Two final year students from the school of electrical engineering developed this robot under the guidance of faculty member Mathew Mithra Noel.

The students stated that to create such a robot is a challenge, since it has to climb up and down the stairs without falling while simultaneously following a line on the floor for guidance.

The robot has been build at a cost of Rs 25,000 with an additional Rs 12,000 for manufacturing. It is based on a supervised model. The Chancellor of VIT, G Viswanathan stated that the university is open to encourage its students to invest and become entrepreneurs.

VIT University students create robot to climb up and down the stairs

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May 8, 2014

Students of VIT University in Vellore have come up with a new creation of an autonomous robot that can climb up and down the stairs. With the purpose to deliver packages in multi-storey buildings, the students have developed this robot. Since multi-storey buildings require number of human couriers to transfer files and packages, so using a robot to perform the task would reduce the cost operations of businesses housed in such buildings.

Two final year students from the school of electrical engineering developed this robot under the guidance of faculty member Mathew Mithra Noel.

The students stated that to create such a robot is a challenge, since it has to climb up and down the stairs without falling while simultaneously following a line on the floor for guidance.

The robot has been build at a cost of Rs 25,000 with an additional Rs 12,000 for manufacturing. It is based on a supervised model. The Chancellor of VIT, G Viswanathan stated that the university is open to encourage its students to invest and become entrepreneurs.

SC allows nursery admissions to resume in Delhi

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May 8, 2014

The Supreme Court has allowed resumption of nursery admissions in Delhi which were stalled over scrapping of inter-state transfer quota seats.

Avoiding the February 27 notification the apex court quashed the order issued by the Delhi lieutenant governor, to scrap the inter-state transfer quota and granted admission to successful transfer quota candidates whose parents had approached court.

The apex court also instructed that the wards of those parents who approached the court challenging scrapping of the inter-state transfer quota would be given a seat even if the schools had filled all seats. It has also asked Delhi government to raise the number of seats, if required to accommodate the 24 students whose parents had approached the court.

With the Supreme Court’s ruling, the five month long impasse on nursery admission in Delhi finally came to an end.

Lucknow University seeks NAAC reassessment

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May 8, 2014

Lucknow University was awarded ‘B’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university scored cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 69 percent.

Unhappy with the poor result, Lucknow University will now go for the reassessment, seeking improvement in the grade.

LU vice chancellor S B Nimse stated that they will appeal to NAAC for reassessment since they are short of just six percent to get an ‘A’ grade. The university will have to first make an appeal to NAAC following which they will get their score card. The university would then point out the specific areas where they have scored poor. Facts about the university will be verified and marked by NAAC, based on which they might again appoint a committee who will further check the record. Followed by this LU will make a detailed appeal.

During its visit to the university, NAAC raised serious objections on some of the issues like non-existent central placement facility for students. Recommendation on revision of course curriculum as per industry needs was also made. Tagor library which is a 75 year old library was also questioned over its non digitilisation. The team also asked the university to adopt virtues of semester system in PG which is more of a bi annual system.

World Bank to fund higher education in Odisha

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May 8, 2014

The World Bank is keen to help the higher education sector in Odisha for its improvement and development.

Kurt Larsen, the Bank representative stated that the World Bank wants to invest in the state for the improvement in teaching quality, learning and research process and improvement in gross enrolment ration (GER) in the state. The decision will be taken after a formal discussion between the World Bank officials and the Odisha government which is likely to take place in July.

The Odisha government has proposed to hold an international seminar on higher education policy in Bhubaneshwar in July, where World Bank officials are expected to participate.

For the development of higher education sector in various states in India, the World Bank has already financed one million dollar in the country

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