Nike founder donates 400 million USD to Stanford University

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Philip H Knight, the founder of Nike Inc, has pledged 400 million USD to the Stanford University, which has enabled it to launch the largest fully-funded scholarship programme in the world.

The scholarship programme, named the Knight-Hennessy Scholars, has an endowment of 750 million USD, more than 80 per cent of which will go towards directly supporting the entire graduation and living expenses of the scholars. Under this programme, under-graduate universities will be nominating high achieving students who have displayed leadership skills, along with civic commitment, out of which, 100 students will be selected annualy from varying nationalities and backgrounds for the programme.  Read More<> Nike founder donates 400 million USD to Stanford University

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Infosys Foundation launches mobile science lab

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Global software major Infosys' Infosys Science Foundation, along with the Agastya International Foundation, on Tuesday unveiled a mobile science lab to ignite curiosity, spark creativity and make learning interactive for students.

 "Our partnership with the Agastya International Foundation is an endeavour to introduce students to various educational concepts through imaginative and creative experiments. This will help open up vistas of learning that kindle curiosity in their minds," said Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) trustee Srinath Batni. Read More<> Infosys Foundation launches mobile science lab

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Haryana govt to launch eServices for science scholarships

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The Haryana government is all geared up to launch eServices for promotion of Science Education scholarship and Haryana State Council for Science and Technology fellowship schemes.

According to PTI, Union Communication and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad would launch these eServices at Panchkula on February 27, an official spokesman said. Read More<> Haryana govt to launch eServices for science scholarships

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New Institute Chair launched at IIT-M

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Professor Sridhar Tayur, an IIT Madras (IIT M) alumnus,recently launched the 'Institute Chair' at the esteemed institutes' department of Management Studies.

The Chair is endowed with a sum of Rs 50 lakhs and is set up in the name of 'Rags Family Foundation', known for making various other philanthropic gifts in the areas of higher education, entrepreneurship,independent films, micro finance and children's health, development and safety. Read More<> New Institute Chair launched at IIT-M

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Need for music classes in school

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Many will have the interest to sing and play musical instruments which led to the introduction of music education. As music has created impact on people they prefer to hear songs and music even while walking, studying, cooking and working. It is important for schools to encourage their students in attending musical classes. Read More<>Need for music classes in school

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XLRI to offer course in digital marketing

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With online shopping catching up as a trend, the country’s top B-schools are thinking of offering courses in digital marketing now. XLRI, the Xavier School of Management, one of the nation’s premier B-Schools, has entered into technical collaboration with Talentedge, an online interactive education company, and has launched a specialised online certificate programme in digital marketing for professionals employed in marketing, advertising, branding, communications and sales. Read More<> XLRI to offer course in digital marketing

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Importance of Agriculture

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Agriculture has become a hot topic today as all have realized its importance. We only keep on talking about its importance but what we need to do actually is to take steps to boost up the agriculture industry. Agriculture is considered as the backbone of India but with the technology advancement and real estate markets our nation stands without its backbone now. Read More<> Importance of Agriculture

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Telangana CM announces new education policy

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Telengana Chief Minister, K. Chandrasekhar Rao wants to take a relook at the future of model schools in the state as the scheme introduced by the Centre earlier was either rejected by some states or not implemented by certain states.

The issue came up during a review meeting that was presided by the CM, on Tuesday. In order to reform the education sector and bring in a new policy, Mr Rao directed the Deputy CM Kadiam Srihari and Chief Secretary Rajiv Sharma, to take up an all-inclusive study to bring supervision of all types of education institutions under one umbrella. Read More<> Telangana CM announces new education policy

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Tips to Raise Confidence Level

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To succeed in our life we need determination and confidence. If we don’t have the confidence then it would be difficult for us to reach our destination.  So what can we do in order to increase our confidence level? Confidence is something that play major role in everyone’s life. How we see our self depicts our behavior and life. Higher the confidence higher will be your achievements so just work on improving your confidence level. Read More<> Tips to Raise Confidence Level

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IIT-KGP to send engineering students to ICMR

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To enable research in medical technology, IIT Kharagpur will send its engineering students to study at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), while doctors from the medical research body will visit the engineering institute’s campus. Read More<> IIT-KGP to send engineering students to ICMR

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Give Freedom to Children

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Today, parents are much concerned about their children career so they enforce pressure on them. Freedom isessential to all individual irrespective of age but parents don’t give that freedom to their children. They feel that giving much freedom may spoil their future and behavior. This is the reason why many parents want to have control over their child’s activity and life. Read More<> Give Freedom to Children

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Education startup Magic Crate gets seed fund

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An early childhood learning startup, Magic Crate, has raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding from a group of investors led by T.V.Mohandas Pai (Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services) in his personal capacity & Aarin Capital. The other investors who participated in the round included Narayanan Ramaswamy, Head of Education Practice at a Consulting firm; Sethuraman Sivaramakrishnan, finance expert and practicing Chartered Accountant; and India CEO of a MNC. Read More<> Education startup Magic Crate gets seed fund

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History of Education

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The education in India has a rich and fascinating history. The education system which evolved first in India is known as the Vedic system of education which is based on the Vedas and therefore it is called Vedic Educational System. The education during these periods are found to be very disciplined and well organized. It is also believed that education is imparted orally by sagas and scholars . Palm leaves and tree barks are used as writing pads and this method improved the writing skills in India. Read More<> History of Education

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Chandigarh to get ultra modern Educity

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The Punjab government is all set with their idea of establishing an educity at New Chandigarh, Mullanpur. The educity  will be modelled on the UK's Oxford University and the process of acquiring and developing 1,700 acres of land for this project has already begun. Read More<> Chandigarh to get ultra modern Educity

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Career Guidance for Youngsters

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Many graduates are coming out every year but in today’s competitive world they find difficult to get job and many get irrelevant jobs. So in order to make survival in this society get skill based graduation that will help you to get a job after your graduation.

To make your sustainability in the workplace you need to improve and enhance your skills. Generally companies look for enthusiastic and ambitious person who is willing to learn new things, shows commitment and flexible at work.  Read More<> Career Guidance for Youngsters

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Turkey allocate 1 billion Euros to educate Syrian Children

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Education remains a key way to help displaced Syrians whose lives have been shattered by the ongoing conflict in their country. As such, Turkey is preparing to allocate 1 billion euros it hopes to receive from the European Union to educate Syrian children, a senior bureaucrat has announced. Read More<> Turkey allocate 1 billion Euros to educate Syrian Children

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