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- Archives 2002 |
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Dancing to new tunes
(Dec. 08, 2002)
Vidya Bhavani has, in a revolutionary effort to de-mystify the arts, put such esoteric links in enviably lucid terms, using everyday, even mundane parallels.
Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
(Nov. 29, 2002)
The new SOED is in two volumes, has 3,792 pages, 3,500 new words, 500 new quotations and has a special Indian price of Rs 4,500/-
Good news for hearing impaired
(Nov. 19, 2002)
If Prof N Balakrishnan has his way, the time is not far off when the hearing and speech impaired will be able to converse over phone.
Illiteracy no cause of terrorism
(Nov. 12, 2002)
People sometimes think terrorism exists because of illiteracy and hunger and the menace can be nipped by providing education and self-sufficiency...
Curriculum design and students
(Oct. 22, 2002)
With the changing scenario, brick and mortar education too will have to adopt itself before the younger generation loses faith.
Memory Techniques
(Sept. 23, 2002)
These courses are scientifically designed for the benefit of students in pursuit of academic excellence and to score high marks in their examinations.
To reap a good harvest
(Sept. 17, 2002)
This will enable communities to have a better chance of providing sufficient food for their families and to sell more produce.
Space bid for world's biggest manned balloon
(Sept. 10, 2002)
The biggest manned balloon in history, as tall as the Empire State building, is being completed in the United Kingdom in readiness for an attempt...
Educationist par-excellence
(Sept. 04, 2002)
Education should train for self-development, fearlessness of mind, integrity of purpose and strength of conscience. In short, education should be liberating and life-giving.
Using Mnemonics to learn
(Sept. 03, 2002)
Visual learners will tend to be most effective in written communication, symbol manipulation, etc.
What reader-friendliness means in writing
- (August 27th, 2002)
Reader-friendly writing stretches the resources of hacks to their utmost. Bacon's metaphor of the bee can be applied to the craft of journalism too...
Alphabets should obey you
- (August 13th, 2002)
Many children continue to write in capital letters thinking it is more readable. This is not true. Capital letters are less readable than small letters.
Mathematics - the simple way
- (August 6th, 2002)
The potential of a simple trip to the supermarket to expand our children's experiences of real world mathematics is enormous. All we need to do is see that potential and act upon it!
Magnetism & Hydrogen open new fields
- (July 30th, 2002)
With oxygen linking two metal centres, the interaction can either be along or perpendicular to the bond axis. On the other hand, hydrides allow only the interaction along the axis.
Event Management - a new avenue
- (July 23rd, 2002)
The Event Managers can be seen in almost all the stages, be it a dance festival, music function, seminar or exhibitions...
A gift of education for talented youth
- (July 16th, 2002)
The university is committed to working with all parties, including international leaders in the field, to achieve an academy which will become a worldwide beacon of excellence.
Education lesson from the children
- (July 8th, 2002)
For 80 years it has been working to improve the lives of children and families worldwide including those affected by war, political upheaval and natural disaster regardless of race, creed or ethnicity.
UGC to encourage parallel education
- (July 6th, 2002)
The report said the UGC would allow giving degrees simultaneously by universities and colleges where students took their degrees.
Forensic Science
- (July 2nd, 2002)
Those who have worked already in the Forensic labs of the Police Department or of any Medical College would directly be enrolled in the second year of the course.
Polytechnics for the growth of Agriculture
- (June 25th, 2002)
The present set up of agricultural education through Universities and Colleges should be spread more evenly in the rural areas at polytechnic level.
Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow
- (June 11th, 2002)
NASA seeks to be judged by its customer, the education community, as providing excellent and valuable educational programs and services.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University
- (June 04th, 2002)
The Chennai College of Veterinary Science was started in the year 1903, in Vepery and this college offered just one degree - Graduate of Madras Veterinary College.
Archaeology - study and job opportunities
- (May 21st, 2002)
Archaeology is one of those subjects that are gaining popular acceptance among the student community.
Tagore's
'Sanchayita' in Braille
- (May 18th, 2002)
By using the BharatiBraille system, texts of 12 Indian languages besides English can be converted...
Microbiology
- (April 30th, 2002)
The demand for microbiologists is on the increase and there are a number of institutions that teach it at graduate and post-graduate levels…
Role of Project Work in education
- (April 23rd, 2002)
A wonderful tool to make pupils imbibe the concepts is project work.
Shaping the future of the future…
- (April 16th, 2002)
Is teaching your passion? Get details about institutions that train teachers….
Words, the wine of life
- (April 9th, 2002)
The expanding horizons in Journalism have increased the demand for journalists. Details of institutions that offer a degree/diploma in journalism…
Fashion Technology
- (April 2nd, 2002)
A most sought after course as it offers immediate and plenty of job opportunities. Details on courses and where to study…
Learning English the natural way
- (March 26th, 2002)
Linguaphone 21 is a state of the art, easy to use and seamlessly integrated programme. It contains eight books, 16 audiocassettes...
An introduction to the field of Ads…
- (March 19th, 2002)
Basics that an aspirant who dreams of this lucrative field should know…
Working with computers
- (February 26th, 2002)
A leading Indian portal for children has been launched recently with a view to making internet surfing a safe experience for our kids.
How to face a test...
- (February 19th, 2002)
Do you find it difficult to learn and remember your subjects?
Dyslexia - many misconceptions
- (February 12th, 2002)
It is also important for them to know that having a problem with reading, writing, spelling, or math doesn't mean they are dumb or stupid.
Shortage of Basic Technicians in India
- (February 5th, 2002)
After high school anyone who is not keen to pursue higher education can get technical professional training at the diploma or certificate level...
'Collective thinking for a civic change'
- (January 22nd, 2002)
The forum today boasts of a strength of 50, which includes management consultants, lawyers, students, journalists, etc.
LIFE's
Valuable Skills - (January 08th, 2002)
Life Skills Foundation for Education (LIFE)
is a non-profit organization run by dedicated professionals experienced in
attitudinal training.
Taking a voyage of understanding
(January 1st, 2002)
One has to attend the classroom session to watch the curiosity of the participants.
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