Tom Sherak re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Tom Sherak re-elected president of film academy Breakthrough role propels Donnie Yen from shadow of Jackie Chan, Jet Li
Yen emerges from shadow of Chan, Li HONG KONG — For years, Donnie Yen worked in the shadow of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Having fought both on-screen, the 47-year-old actor was considered a worthy opponent but not necessarily a leading man in his own right. Chinese kids learn English from toonsBEIJING - Micky Mouse, AristoCats and other cartoon charecters have now got a new job — to teach kindergarten tiny tots in China how to speak English. Naval Academy’s superintendent steps down, successor says ethics will be a priority
Naval Academy gets new superintendent ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The 61st superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy took command Tuesday, pledging to make ethics a priority after financial irregularities were discovered by Navy investigators under his predecessor. Human services, education face deeper cuts as Ill. governor provides new budget details
Ill. gov. provides new detail on $1.4B in cuts Naval Academy’s 61st superintendent takes command, pledges to focus on ethics in tenure
New Naval Academy superintendent takes command States slash prekindergarten programs as economy falters, budgets bleed
States slash pre-K programs as budgets bleed India has a long way to go in education: PMNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday said India has a “long way to go” in spreading literacy, adding that paucity of funds will not be allowed to hamper the spread of education in the country. International funding sought for Nalanda University: Amartya SenNEW DELHI - International funding will be sought for the proposed revival of the ancient Nalanda University, a global centre for learning, and Singapore Buddhist organisations have already offered donations for the construction of a world-class library. Deemed universities question probe panel’s powerNEW DELHI - A group of deemed universities Tuesday questioned in the Supreme Court the powers of a committee set up to conduct a probe against institutions facing the prospect of derecognition due to poor facilities. English schools protest nationwide tests for 11-year-olds, one-fourth skip the test entirely
Protests in England over tests for 11-year-olds Singapore Buddhist groups to help finance Nalanda universityNEW DELHI - Singapore Buddhist organisations have offered funds amounting to around $5-10 million for building a library at the proposed Nalanda University which will be a global centre of learning. Tests show UK 11-year-olds a bit better at math, worse at reading; Schools protest tests
Tests: UK kids better at math, worse at reading Santa Monica College Undergoes PollTata Motors to launch new vehicles in India and ChinaMUMBAI - Multinational Tata Motors is planning to introduce new fuel efficient cars and hybrid vehicles in emerging markets and looking at ways to raise sales of luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover in China and India. |
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