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Alumni of IIT-Madras to come together on December 26

The day-long event would see the screening of two films, one highlighting alumni contributions to the campus and the other their socially-relevant work.

Panels to look into VJTI autonomy, irregularities

The University of Mumbai has set up two committees to deal with issues relating to Veermata Jijabai Techological Institute (VJTI), Matunga.

Varsity may put off PG fee hike to next year

Mumbai University's academic council has recommended that the increase in fees for postgraduate courses be implemented from academic year 2010-11.

Varsity gets proposals for 150 colleges

Boards give a high-five to best-of-five

Representatives of the MSBSHSE, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, and the CBSE reached a consensus to consider the scores of the best five subjects for admissions.
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One of a kind
A lavish bash was organised for the first anniversary celebrations of the plush suburban hotel, Intercontinental, The Lalit.
Minds that conquered MIT
A group of students from Bangalore bagged the award for the best presentation at the sixth International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.

Quote of the day
"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend."
—Martin Luther King

Word of the day

apocryphal
\uh-POK-ruh-fuhl\, adjective: 1. (Bible) Pertaining to the Apocrypha. 2. Not canonical. Hence: Of doubtful authority or authenticity; equivocal; fictitious; spurious; false.
Usage: Apocryphal or not, the anecdote contains at least a grain of truth.



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