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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:19:53 GMT Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:19:53 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iima-s-insight-to-rock-for-first-time-this-year_1295783 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iima-s-insight-to-rock-for-first-time-this-year_1295783 For the first time, the marketing fair of the IIMA, Insight, will feature a rock band entertaining the residents of the city Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:12:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_primary-crisis-is-in-secondary-schools_1295727 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_primary-crisis-is-in-secondary-schools_1295727 A World Bank report on the status of secondary education in India has severely criticised the government for neglecting education from classes 9 to 12. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:41:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_mumbai-university-appoints-officer-for-vc-selection_1295453 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_mumbai-university-appoints-officer-for-vc-selection_1295453 The three-member search committee chaired by professor Andre Beteille was constituted by SC Jamir, Maharshtra governor and chancellor of universities in the state, on July 22. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_maximising-scores-in-the-verbal-section_1295355 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_maximising-scores-in-the-verbal-section_1295355 Practice test are a good place to begin experimenting with this approach. It does not matter at what point in the test you are attempting the verbal section. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_timsr-pupils-evoke-the-spirit-of-change_1295353 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_timsr-pupils-evoke-the-spirit-of-change_1295353 Evoke 2009, the annual fest of Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research (TIMSR) was centred around the theme 'leadership' and ideas that can change India. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:54:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_students-seek-eastern-shores_1295351 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_students-seek-eastern-shores_1295351 For the last couple of years, the region has become a fast growing nucleus for international universities to set base. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_soon-an-anti-ragging-portal-to-help-students-lodge-their-complaints_1295316 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_soon-an-anti-ragging-portal-to-help-students-lodge-their-complaints_1295316 The supreme court had earlier asked the government to set up a central crisis hotline and anti-ragging database which will contain the details of each student. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:04:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_aptitude-tests-to-prepare-ground-for-cbse-grading_1295285 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_aptitude-tests-to-prepare-ground-for-cbse-grading_1295285 Students of classes 9 and 10 may have optional counselling sessions. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:07:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_indo-american-summit-on-education-on-nov-13_1295276 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_indo-american-summit-on-education-on-nov-13_1295276 Around 50 top American universities are arriving in India to participate in the Indo-American Education Summit on academic collaborations. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_army-institute-show-unveils-new-eatopia_1295277 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_army-institute-show-unveils-new-eatopia_1295277 The students of Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering proved that recession cannot dampen their appetite for seeking culinary skills. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_sikkim-manipal-institute-of-technology-reopens-for-academic-activities_1295199 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_sikkim-manipal-institute-of-technology-reopens-for-academic-activities_1295199 The insititute reopened after nearly a one month-shutdown following violence between two groups of students. A 3-tier set up will address the grievances of students Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:49:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iitians-make-a-beeline-for-business_1295102 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iitians-make-a-beeline-for-business_1295102 'Ideaz' helps students to develop their plans into successful enterprises. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:02:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_to-show-or-not-to-show-is-ssc-board-s-dilemma_1295116 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_to-show-or-not-to-show-is-ssc-board-s-dilemma_1295116 Pune info commissioner's order runs contrary to earlier ruling of state's info chief. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:56:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iit-bombay-to-get-advanced-lab-next-month_1295137 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_iit-bombay-to-get-advanced-lab-next-month_1295137 In a major initiative, an advanced research lab for geospatial information science and engineering will be operational at IIT Bombay from November 2009. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_uniform-norms-mulled-for-teaching-staff-recruitment_1294884 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_uniform-norms-mulled-for-teaching-staff-recruitment_1294884 Getting a job in any educational institutes in Gujarat will be a tough task in days to come, as the state education department is in the process of establishing uniform rules for recruitment. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:28:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_science-city-to-host-17th-national-kids-science-congress_1294876 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_science-city-to-host-17th-national-kids-science-congress_1294876 The Gujarat Science City will host the 17th National Children's Science Congress (NCSC) from December 27 to 31. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:10:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_gujarat-kids-paint-their-way-into-guinness-book_1294697 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_gujarat-kids-paint-their-way-into-guinness-book_1294697 It was a riot of colours in Vadodara when more than 8,000 children from different schools of the city on Friday sketched 4.3 km long painting on the theme of traffic. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_xavier-s-rally-lights-the-way-for-students-alumni-alike_1294685 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_xavier-s-rally-lights-the-way-for-students-alumni-alike_1294685 The rally also covered Roopali Theatre, Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Mt Carmel High School, Swastik crossroads, HL College of Commerce and Vijay crossroads. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:02:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_nouveau-dbut-for-ruia_1294615 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_nouveau-dbut-for-ruia_1294615 The French department of Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, one of the oldest and the only one of its kind in the city, is all set for a revival. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:13:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/conversation-corner_single-board-will-make-admission-process-easier_1294844 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/conversation-corner_single-board-will-make-admission-process-easier_1294844 The main focus of the talk was whether India should have one school education board and one national curriculum. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:47:00 GMT