Four Varanasi students arrested for raggingSeptember 15th, 2009 VARANASI - Four engineering students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) were arrested Tuesday for allegedly ragging a first-year student outside the varsity campus, police said. The university has also decided to rusticate them.
IIT-Delhi helping Ethiopia become tech-savvySeptember 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Many students in Ethiopia are studying engineering and technology in virtual classrooms, some of their teachers seating in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, which is helping that country become tech-savvy. The idea to empower Ethiopia's university students was mooted by its ambassador to India and even its prime minister was eager to have an association with IIT-Delhi.
No ragging please, Delhi University students toldJuly 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There should be absolutely no ragging when Delhi University starts its new session Thursday, police said Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sagar Preet Hooda said anything that leads to or is even remotely seen as promoting ragging will not be condoned.
Students protest semester system in Delhi UniversityJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Several dozen students Monday protested here against the Delhi University's decision to replace the existing annual examination assessment with the bi-annual semester system. The protest coincided with the last day of availability and submission of admission forms for the academic session starting in July, and the students -- all members of the All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) -- shouted slogans like "Take back semester system!" and marched in the arts faculty of the varsity's north campus.
Rising Satyam scrip may prompt fresh issue for Tech MahindraJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The surge in the Satyam Computer Services scrip might prompt the scam-tainted IT major to issue fresh shares to its new owner Tech Mahindra, analysts say. Tech Mahindra, which acquired 31 percent stake in Satyam in a global auction, is required under the bidding process stipulations to make an open offer for another 20 percent.
Pizza Hut, KFC, Costa Coffee franchisees get Delhi airport nodJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Three companies that run popular food and beverage outlets like Copper Chimney, Costa Coffee and Pizza Hut have been awarded contracts to set up shop at the upcoming Terminal 3 at the international airport here. "Following a tender process, the successful bidders with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) will develop, operate, maintain and manage food and beverages outlets at Terminal 3, said GMR, which heads the consortium that is upgrading the airport.
Delhi University begins admission process on MondayJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Admission process for the Delhi University will begin on Monday morning with the sale of common admission forms being made available at various outlets for students seeking admission in colleges. Delhi University has taken various steps to make the admission process a hassle-free affair this year all students likely to visit university.
Japanese university giving pupils iPhones to monitor classroom attendanceMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hundreds of students of a top Japanese university are getting sat-nav iPhones, so that it's easier to track them down in case they skip classes. Usually, students fake attendance by getting friends to answer proxy roll-call or hand in signed attendance cards.
French guitarist Louis Bertignac performs in New DelhiMay 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As 'poll fever' came to an end, Rock fever took on New Delhi as ouis Bertignac, French guitarist, performed here last evening. Bertignac enthralled the audience that comprised of both Indians and foreigners.
Tech Mahindra posts Rs.221 crore net profit in Q4April 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - IT services exporter Tech Mahindra, which is taking over the fraud-hit IT giant Satyam Computer Services, Monday reported a net profit of Rs.221.3 crore for the fourth quarter of 2008-09. The company had reported a loss of Rs.207.07 crore in the corresponding period in 2007-08 after it accounted for one-time expense of Rs.440 crore, an official statement said.
Queen's Baton unveiled as a prelude to Commonwealth Games 2010March 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The countdown to the Commonwealth Games in 2010 has officially begun. The prototype of Queen's Baton was unveiled at a spectacular show here last evening.
Hi-tech security system in place at Delhi secretariatFebruary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A modern hi-tech security system on lines of what exists in Parliament House was inaugurated in the Delhi secretariat Friday. The Integrated Security System includes an iris based personnel access control system, and anti-terrorist devices such as road blockers and hydraulic obstacles.
Flying out of Mumbai will cost moreFebruary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Friday gave its nod for a development fee on air passengers travelling out of Mumbai airport, who will have to pay Rs.100 per trip for domestic flights and Rs.600 for flights abroad. The approval comes after a similar decision for passengers flying out of Delhi.
French delegation meets Delhi lt-governorJanuary 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A nine-member French delegation on a visit to India to study the Indian administrative system Wednesday met Delhi's Lt-Governor Tejendra Khanna at the Raj Niwas here. Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Bernadette Malgorn is leading the delegation that is on a visit to a number of countries to study the system of governance as part of a initiative taken by the French government.
Hindustan Construction-led consortium bags Rs.14-bn projectJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A consortium led by infrastructure major Hindustan Construction Co. (HCC) has bagged a Rs.1,415-crore (Rs.14.15-billion) six-lane highway project connecting Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the company said Tuesday.
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