Madonna’s school coming up fast in Malawi

LILONGWE - The white placard is rather nondescript, but it marks a unique construction site on the rolling meadows outside Malawian capital Lilongwe - a school being built by pop star Madonna who has adopted two children from the country.

Booker scores 19 points as Clemson bounces back with 72-56 win against Boston College

Clemson bounces back with 72-56 win over BC

Texas Tech hiring Tuberville to replace Leach as coach of Red Raiders

Texas Tech hires Tuberville to coach Red Raiders

Person familiar with decision: Texas Tech hires Tuberville to coach Red Raiders

AP source: Tuberville to become Texas Tech coach

India, Botswana sign two deals on agriculture, education

GABORONE - India and Botswana Saturday signed two agreements on agriculture and education, with visiting Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari also expressing interest in mining in the southern African state.

Student commits suicide in Mumbai, toll 10 in seven days

MUMBAI - A 16-year-old student committed suicide Saturday in Nehru Nagar suburb of north-east Mumbai, police said.

‘Indian students to face extra scrutiny under Tory government’

LONDON - Indians wishing to study in Britain will be singled out for extra scrutiny by border officials if the Conservative Party forms the next government, a report said Saturday.

Computer education now in 108,000 government schools

NEW DELHI - Computer education at the secondary and senior secondary levels has got a quantum boost with the government Saturday approving its introduction in 108,000 government and government-aided schools, up from the existing 53,000, in a bid to bridge the digital divide.