Childhood's end? The Hindu | KANKANA BASU | The series of juvenile suicides - 26 in four weeks - has Mumbai on the edge. The pressure to perform and the lack of supporting family structures often lead youth to the precipice. Perhaps it's time to reassess our notions of success and well-being? | Too much pressure too early in ...
Now, Ahmedabad schools send kids' paunch report DNA India | Ahmedabad: Childhood obesity, a disease induced by lifestyles funded by fat wallets, is the heaviest health anxiety of parents across the world; Ahmedabad, where money and food are devoured, had a slim chance of escaping the malaise. And Amdavad schools know that the chance had been all but lost. ...
Stress-free exams are priority for colleges, boards DNA India | Mumbai: Colleges and boards are trying their best to reduce stress level of students with less than a month to go before the higher secondary certificate (HSC) board exams begin. While some are holding series of counselling sessions, others are put...
Govt plays it safe on best-of-five option for SSC DNA India | Mumbai: The state government will be implementing the ‘best of five’ plan for junior college admissions for students appearing for the March 2010 senior secondary certificate (SSC) exams. But before giving the plan a final go ahead, the...
Event management calls for creativity DNA India | Mumbai: If you have always been fascinated by fashion shows, award ceremonies and glamourous parties, here's a reality check—Making all these fantastic events happen requires a great deal of effort, expertise and experience. Now if that a...
Gujarat University senate elections witness 72% polling DNA India | Ahmedabad: Gujarat University senate, students' representative body elections held on Sunday in Ahmedabad witnessed a high turnout of student voters. | The election was held for eight seats only as the representatives of medical and dental facu...
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Govinda urges students to refrain from committing suicide Newstrack India | Mumbai, Jan 25 (ANI): Bollywood actor Govinda has urged young students to refrain from committing suicides. | Speaking at an event held here on Sunday to promote his film '...
For a career in plant biotechnology The Hindu | The Madurai Kamaraj University (KMU) is offering a one-year 'Advanced Diploma Course in Plant Genetic Engineering' for those aspiring for a career in the area of plant biotechnol...
Number of student suicides is alarming: Priya Dutt DNA India | People know Priya Dutt as a politician. But not many know that she is a philanthropist as well. Tomorrow Priya will roll out a new initiative as part of the Nargis Dutt Memorial ...
'Politicians should stop interfering in sports' The Hindu | UNCALLED FOR:Political parties should desist from using sports, especially cricket, to cater to their vested interests. | Cricket is the only game which is most eulogised, loved and encouraged by the innumerable enthusiasts all over the world. This...
Test Track The Hindu | MMST | The School of Medical Science and Technology under the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, has invited applications for a test to be held on April 25 for admission to its Master in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) course. |...
Innovative battery hogs all attention at IIT-B DNA India | Mumbai: It was Oorja all the way at Eureka. IIT Kharagpur student Sourav Das’s innovation, Oorja, grabbed the first position at a business plan competition called Eureka, organised by IIT Bombay’s Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell). Even as...
AI to focus on domestic routes The Times Of India NEW DELHI: This could well be the ultimate irony of the controversial Air India-Indian Airlines merger that saw the domestic arm's identity getting lost. Now, the IA model — with a focus firmly on domestic and nearby international routes — is being seen as the only way for keeping the debt-ridden airline afloat. | The merged entity — National...
Turkish prez to visit India, for biz talks Deccan Herald Istanbul, Feb 7, AFP: | Turkish President Abdullah Gul, on Sunday, left on a week-long trip to India and Bangladesh aimed at boosting economic and trade ties with the two south Asian countries. | Accompanied by a large delegation of ministers and businessmen, Gul will first fly to India where he will meet his President Pratibha Patil, Prime Ministe...
