Want a political internship? Become an MP’s research assistant

NEW DELHI - Like in most other fields, Indian politics is discovering the benefits of interns or legislative assistants, who while learning about governance, help parliamentarians research policy issues and make informed decisions. The MPs, on their part, call it an “excellent initiative”.

3 Ohio sorority formals turn ‘Animal House’; embarrassed university ups anti-alcohol fight

Sororities’ antics spur school alcohol efforts

Forget grade levels, districts like Kansas City want students to master skills to advance

Forget grade levels, KC schools try something new

Gujarat recruits 10,000 teachers

GANDHINAGAR - The Gujarat government Saturday issued appointment letters to about 10,000 vidhyasahayaks (assistant teachers) recruited through an online process.

India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead)

KANPUR - India needs to boost quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

PM exhorts IITians to repay debt to the nation

KANPUR - Prime Minster Manmohan Singh Saturday exhorted IITians to repay their debt to the nation, saying that while the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni were “excellent ambassadors” of the country, the nation had made “much contribution” towards their education.

Asians top in Australia’s high school entrance test

MELBOURNE - Children of Asian migrants outperform their English-speaking counterparts in the entrance test of selective top high schools in Australia.

Learn humility, PM tells IITians

KANPUR - Learn humility and be broad-minded and tolerant. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave this advice to students graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here Saturday.

India needs more quality research in science: PM

KANPUR - India needs to step up quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Panjab University teachers reject UGC regulations

CHANDIGARH - The Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) has rejected new rules issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) which nullify promotions of 40 faculty members.

Canada’s envoy leaving Delhi to join Vancouver varsity

VANCOUVER - Canada’s High Commissioner in India, Joseph Caron, is turning academic.

All-India strike delays Orissa university exams

BHUBANESWAR - Exams scheduled for Monday in Orissa universities have been postponed in view of the nationwide shutdown called by political parties to protest the hike in fuel prices, officials said Saturday.