In its recent order, the Delhi High Court has directed Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya not to give admissions to any student in a fashion institute in Delhi for any of its courses.
The order has come after a plea filed by a student, Mohammad Sajid, who alleged that the fashion institute, Fashionista was running illegally and playing with the careers of innocent students.
The plea said the university was established by an act of the legislature of Meghalaya as state private university and was empowered to award degrees as specified by the UGC (University Grants Commission) through its main campus only in regular mode.
There is no provision to have campus of university beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the state.
The court also directed the UGC to appraise the court about the action it has taken against the university for violating the UGC norms.
The plea also sought direction to blacklist Fashionista, declare it illegal and take penal action against those managing it as the institute got illegal affiliation.
It was alleged in the plea the institute claimed it had technical collaboration with the Meghalaya university, and was running various degree and diploma courses without approval or affiliation either from the UGC or Distance Education Council (DEC) or the Delhi government.
Delhi High Court slams ban on a fashion institute in Delhi
Mumbai University to start UPSC coaching for reserved category students
Mumbai University is all set to start UPSC coaching classes for scheduled category students. The proposal for the same has been sent to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Rajan Welukar.
As per the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between BARTI and the Mumbai University on March 28, 2013, BARTI will provide financial support to the university for conducting coaching classes of UPSC exam.
The MOU also states that three batches are allotted to the university, out of which two batches will be run at Kalina campus, and one at Ratnagiri sub-centre.
Admission will be done on the basis of CET exam which will be conducted by BARTI and the centres will be allotted in respective universities. Students are also eligible for Rs 4,000 per month and a book kit provided by BARTI. The course will run for 12 months.
Jharkhand Academic Council to help the poor performing students
In a bid to improve the results of the students appearing for matriculation and intermediate examinations, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has recommended a slew of measures for the board examinations starting February 21.
Among its several corrective measures that have been taken by the board over the past one year, revision of syllabus, change in the question pattern and mock tests are the key ones.
The first important step, which was taken in this direction, was to start free coaching classes for students of Class 10. This proved to be an instant hit with students, who enrolled for the classes in large numbers. The second step was to organise mock tests for students of intermediate science.
Many changes have been made in the question paper pattern this year as well. For the first time optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets will be introduced in this examination.
Several proposals passed by the Jharkhand Academic Council are still pending with the government. These are inclusion of moral studies and nationality in the syllabus, among others. Teachers have hailed the move and think that the changes are going to improve the overall result of students.
Maharashtra needs another IIT: Industrialist, MP Rajkumar Dhoot
Industrialist and Shiv Sena MP in Rajya Sabha, Rajkumar Dhoot has demanded for an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Aurangabad in Marathwada region.
Dhoot stated that Aurangabad being the fastest growing city with all necessary infrastructure in place, there is a need for second IIT in Maharashtra after the one in Mumbai. He also mentioned that there is enough land in the Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University where IIT campus can be set up. He further added that his party would strive to bring the new IIT in Aurangabad after the coming elections. Dhoot also expressed the need for more industries to be set up in Maharastra and more investment to be brought in the state.
Empower parents to suspend irresponsible teachers: Manish Sisodia
Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia, after a surprise visit to a government school, stated that parents should be given the right to suspend and remove teachers and principals from schools.
During his interaction with the school students, the minister discovered that principal and teachers do not come to school on time as a result of which students teach each other and conduct examinations. He also examined the mid-day meal and found insects in the food and poor quality of food being given to the students. Sisodia stated that the person supplying the food to the school is making good profit by providing low quality food and it’s time that parents should be given the right to cancel the suppliers licence. He also assured that strict action will be taken against the irresponsible teachers, principal and food suppliers of the school he visited.
Banaras Hindu University might open a branch in Bihar
Bihar may soon have a branch of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in the state. After the Aligarh Muslim University, BHU has also expressed its desire to open a branch in Bihar to facilitate students of the state.
The Vice Chancellor of BHU, Lalji Singh is looking forward to the cooperation from the Bihar government to give approval for the land so that the process of setting up a branch in the state can speed up. The BHU branch was earlier proposed in the Motihari district of Bihar by BJP legislator Awinish Kumar Singh in 2012. The Chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar had said that the state government would take steps in this direction if BHU initiates the process. Now, Bihar education minister, P K Shahi has asked the BHU officials to send a proposal to the state government to open its branch in the state. He has promised all possible assistance from his end to set up the BHU branch in Bihar.
Toyota launches Service Advisor Toyota Technical Education Program
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with its nationwide dealer network announced the launch of its distinctive training model for Automotive Service Advisor under the Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) at D P G Polytechnic, Gurgaon.
T-TEP, a special training module in which Toyota has tie up with industrial training institutes was launched in 2006 in India. After a span of 8 years, T-TEP is now associated with more than 26 industrial training institutes under the program. Till now around 3,000 students have been trained under the training program and more than 1,800 have been offered employment opportunities at Toyota Dealerships across India. With the advanced level of this program, SA T-TEP, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) intends to enhance the technical abilities and employability of Polytechnic/Diploma students in the age group of 16 to 18 years. Around 40 students of Automobile/Mechanical Diploma will undergo this training per year. The syllabus imparts training on automotive skills and service advisor skills in addition to dealer specific requirement to students, thereby improving their knowledge of automotive service and facilitating the adoption of latest technology.
In the coming years, TKM plans to introduce this program to Polytechnics across the country and reach out to over 1,000 students per year. TKM plans to introduce this program at 2 Polytechnics this year. The manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in India provide T-TEP institutes with hi-tech training packages and Toyota service training manuals and materials.
‘Open Day’ for school children at IIMA meets with enthusiasm
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A) organised an Open Day for school children with a larger objective to connect and engage with the local community. Over 600 students from grades 8 to 12, representing nearly 20 schools across Ahmedabad participated in the Open Day at IIMA. The event was steered by students and faculty of IIMA to give the attendees a peek into life at IIMA and inspire school children through experience sharing and discussions. The Director of IIMA, Prof. Ashish Nanda, Deans, Prof Ajay Pandey and Prof Arvind Sahay also interacted with the school children.
Students were encouraged to come up with an innovative idea that would help make the community better, and the students were given some time to put their ideas on paper. The three best entries received an autographed copy of ‘Ignited Minds’ by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The best entries received a Letter of Invitation from the National Innovation Foundation to attend a session by Dr Kalam.
A panel discussion followed, which included current students of IIM A throwing light on their lives before IIM A, inside IIM A, the academic rigour and the extra-curricular activities, and what they expected from their lives once they graduated from IIM A. The school students asked many insightful questions to the faculty and IIM A students present on the occasion. The school children were later also taken on a campus walk.
Lovely Professional University unveils next generation automobiles
The students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) will showcase 15 vehicles and five other novel automobile productions at the Auto Expo-2014 in India on 5th February 2014.
The revolutionary designs would include world’s first family solar car, world’s smallest car, mobile operated driverless car, multi-energy Smart Hybrid Car, unique bikes, Hybrid Cryogen Engine, Hexacopter, All Terrain Vehicles amongst others. The students have also designed world’s pioneer structure ‘Metal Boy-from original Cars’ to display at the expo. World’s first family solar car does not need any prevalent costly fuel and is highest mileage vehicle on solar energy. The driverless car can be operated with mobile phone from anywhere in the world. While Retro Voiture, world’s smallest car designed on vintage model has royal looks with modern technology, the Smart Hybrid Car is world’s most fuel efficient car and can only be driven by an authorised person.
Robotics Intelligent Systems Community, a students’ organisation of Lovely Professional University will exhibit ‘Metal Boy’ (made up of 12 Maruti-800 cars) at the Auto Expo 2014. The auto industry would witness high signature project of original cars in human form. First time created by an Indian university, the structure is supposed to set a world record.
TERI HOSTS YUVA MEET, ‘INNOVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE-TRANSFORMING LEARNING INTO ACTION’
Recognising the role of young minds in shaping the global environmental agenda, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with the support from Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, RCE and British Council, launched the two-day YUVA Meet 2014. The theme for the meet is, ‘Innovations for a Sustainable Future-Transforming Learning into Action’.
Held as a special event of the upcoming TERI’s flagship event, Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2014, the 6th YUVA (Youth Unite for Voluntary Action) Meet seeks to encourage young individuals to contribute their bit for a sustainable future. The conclave has attracted over 230 young minds from 9 countries like Kenya, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Korea, Swaziland and India. The key highlights of the Yuva Meet 2014 are expert sessions on understanding innovation as a concept, panel discussions and youth panel giving a platform to young participants to voice their opinion on the issues related to innovation and youth participation vis-a-vis sustainable development.
As part of the YUVA Meet, a series of state level youth seminars are being organised across seven states of the country. Around 150 youth from the respective states will be participating in two-day seminar. It will provide an opportunity for youth to enhance their understanding on issues concerning innovation, youth engagement and sustainable development. Youth seminar will be focusing on a pertinent and pressing environmental challenge in the state or the region.
