Academic activities stalled in Visva Bharati

KOLKATA - Work came to a halt Thursday in Visva Bharati, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, following an indefinite strike called by its students union protesting against a sudden hike in tuition fees.

Tennessee’s financial literacy program to teach students, parents about college savings

Financial literacy a priority in Tenn., nationally

Indian professor chosen for prestigious mathematics prize

NEW DELHI - Radha Charan Gupta has been selected for the prestigious Kenneth O. May Prize for the History of Mathematics for his contribution to the subject, officials said Thursday.

Cabinet nod for bill to revive Nalanda University

NEW DELHI - The cabinet Thursday cleared a bill that aims to revive the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar as a global centre of learning.

Madhya Pradesh to get more tribal schools

NEW DELHI - The central government has approved six new residential schools for tribals in Madhya Pradesh, officials said Thursday.

New northeast students stare at prejudice in Delhi

NEW DELHI - Thousands of northeastern students join Delhi University every year. But the joy of securing admission is often cut short by the difficulties they face in the Indian capital, be it racial discrimination, the language barrier, sexual harassment or trouble in finding accommodation.