CHANDIGARH - Students aspiring to study in Australia and overseas education consultants in Punjab Thursday hailed the proposed relaxations announced by the Australian government in the student visa norms.

NEW DELHI - Welcoming India's decision to introduce Mandarin studies in schools, China Thursday offered its help in implementing the programme.

SRINAGAR - Winter schooling has started in nearly 650 schools of Kashmir Valley, but the lack of heating arrangements in these institutions is worrying parents as most students are shivering their way through the classes.