Asian universities "snapping at the heels" of UK, US universitiesOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Though UK and US universities have been where students have preferred to study over the past few years, Asian universities are posing a tough challenge with academia advancing in the region. In the QS/Times Higher Education rankings, released on Thursday, the UK still comes second only to the US, but the number of Asian universities in the top 100 has increased from 14 to 16.
Oxford slips, more Asian universities in top 100October 8th, 2009 LONDON - British and American varsities dominated a list of the worlds 100 best universities published Thursday but more institutions from southeast Asia made their way into it. The number of universities from southeast Asian countries - Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China and Singapore - increased from 14 to 16 in the QS/Times Higher Education rankings, with the University of Tokyo the highest ranked Asian institution at 22.
15 US universities to woo students at Delhi fairOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - If you want to study in the US and want to know how to go about it, visit an education fair in the capital Thursday in which 15 American universities are participating. That would help.
China, India major players behind doubling foreign students in UK universities in last decadeSeptember 24th, 2009 LONDON - A recent report on the 'Patterns of Higher Education Institutions in the UK' has found that students from China and India have played a major role in almost doubling the number of foreign students at UK universities in the last decade. According to figures from universities in the UK, some 2,29,640 students were recruited from outside the European Union in 2007, compared to 1,17,290 students in 1998.
Venezuelan painter keen to hold exhibition in CubaAugust 16th, 2009 CARACAS - Renowned Venezuelan painter Victor Gil has said that he dreams to exhibit his works in Cuba, the birth place of Wifredo Lam, considered the top avant-garde exponent in the Caribbean Island. "I wish that fantasy came true," Gil said, referring to his dream to hold an exhibition in Cuba.
Posters spotted portraying Obama as 'The Joker'August 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A slew of posters have been spotted throughout Los Angeles that portray President Barack Obama as "The Joker" from "The Dark Knight," with the word "socialism" printed in black above and below his face. According to Fox News, Obama's been called a lot of things -- but this is probably the first time any campaign has tried to peg him as flat-out creepy.
Deemed universities to be evaluatedJuly 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Human Resource and Development D Purandeswari on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that University Grants Commission (UGC) has started reviewing the functioning of deemed universities on a government direction. Purandeswari also said that HRD ministry has ordered an evaluation of the functioning of the deemed universities by an independent team of experts, which has been separately nominated by the government.
Oxford, McGill universities tie up on brain researchJuly 4th, 2009 TORONTO - Two prestigious universities - Oxford in Britain and McGill in Canada - have joined hands for research on the human brain. The two universities are among world leaders in neuroscience research.
PM mourns painter Tyeb Mehta's deathJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday expressed grief over the "sad demise" of noted painter Tyeb Mehta and said his death is a major loss to the art world. I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of the renowned painter Tyeb Mehta, the prime minister said in a statement here.
Australia's universities back government actions to help Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australia's universities have joined the Australian Government in condemning the recent attacks on Indian students living in Australia. Dr Glenn Withers, Chief Executive of Universities Australia, the peak body representing 38 of Australia's universities, expressed his sincere regret at the reports of attacks on Indian students studying in Australia.
Australian varsities join government to condemn attacks on Indian studentsJune 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian universities Wednesday joined their government in condemning the attacks on Indian students in that country. Glen Withers, the chief executive of Universities Australia - a body representing 38 universities, expressed regret at the attacks on Indian students.
15 new central universities by next academic sessionApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 15 more central universities, in addition to the existing 20, will be set up and start functioning from next year, the government said Thursday. The decision was taken at a two-day conference here during which vice-chancellors of the 15 new central universities presented their plans before the University Grants Commission (UGC) - the regulator of these institutions.
On new Congress posters, trinity takes backseatApril 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a series of posters with the photographs of Congress trinity Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the party has now come up with some new ones. In this series, the trinity has been relegated to the background.
Desperately seeking - posters, bannersApril 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh are still waiting for posters and banners to arrive from New Delhi. Never mind that the Lok Sabha polls will kick off in the state April 22.
Eminent Painter Manjit Bawa deadDecember 28th, 2008 NEW DELHI - Noted painter Manjit Bawa died in the national capital early Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 67. According to a family member, the last rites of the painter will be performed at noon.
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