Bangladesh seeks synergy with Aligarh Muslim University

Bangladesh would like to build strong synergy with the Murshidabad centre of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) because of its locational advantage, and linguistic and cultural affinity, the country's envoy to India says.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Tarique A. Kareem was speaking after a meeting here with AMU Vice Chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis.

Kareem said Bangladesh agricultural universities have made remarkable advancements inagricultural research, and as a result farmers are cultivating three crops per annum. This technology could be of immense benefit to the farmers of India, the high commissioner said late Saturday.

Azis assured of all possible help in promoting mutually beneficial initiatives between the varsity and the academic institutions of Bangladesh. Azis invited the visiting dignitary to deliver lectures in the area of conflict resolution and international affairs.

Kareem visited the Maulana Azad Library and was impressed by the manuscripts and the volume of books in the library. He said the AMU must make special efforts to preserve the manuscripts, which are a great heritage of the community.

Librarian Shabahat Husain briefed about the progress the library has made in the direction of acquiring digital books. The library has two lakh digital books and over 13 lakh conventional books. He said the process of setting up a digital resource centre has been initiated.

Describing it as one of the Asia's biggest libraries, he said that five thousand students visit the library daily.

N.A.K. Durrani, media advisor, who had accompanied the high commissioner, observed the Aligarh model of education, which offers education from nursery to post-doctoral level, is a unique example of holistic approach promoting knowledge along with the character building.

source:http://www.indiaedunews.net/Uttar_Pradesh/Bangladesh_seeks_synergy_with_Aligarh_Muslim_University_13684/

Germany expands nanotechnology funding with new action plan

Germany’s federal government recently introduced its Nanotechnology Action Plan 2015. The comprehensive approach extends and expands upon a previous programme, which provided 400 million euros in public funding for nanotechnology research in 2010 – the highest level in Europe.

“Nanotechnology reaches across industries and research disciplines. In Germany, excellent cooperation between academic institutions, research establishments, and industry players creates excellent chances for foreign investors. With nanotechnology, we can better address a range of global challenges from mobility and energy to healthcare and communication,” according to Rainer Mueller, Senior Manager for Nanotechnology at Germany Trade & Invest in Berlin.

German nanotechnology activities are the most intensive in Europe in terms of public and private funding, patents, active companies and targeted initiatives. With nearly 2,000 players, Germany is the European frontrunner in both research and commercialisation of nanotechnology products and processes. A total of nine national nanotechnology clusters have developed.

Source:http://www.german-info.com/edu_shownews.php?pos=Germany_expands_nanotechnology_funding_with_new_action_plan&pid=215 

IIM-Calcutta to boost research and upgrade lab

The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) plans to utilize the Rs.20 crore special budgetary grant to help students do research in global finance markets and to upgrade its financial research and trading lab.

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced the special grant to the IIM-C in the union budget he presented to the Lok Sabha on Monday.

"The money will help us upgrade our financial research and trading laboratory into a world class facility. The fund will also help students for further research in global finance markets," Ashok Banerjee, professor of finance and head of the lab, said on Monday.

The lab was set up on November 18, 2008, to support advanced applied research in financial markets and equip finance managers with the mathematical and conceptual theories.

"Lot of money is required for further research in the global finance markets. So, this money will help the students to a large extent," Banerjee told the sources.

"The grant will help us obtain important softwares and global market data. Right now this is going on a small scale. The special allocation will give a boost to our upgradation and research projects," he said. IANS

Source:http://indiaedunews.net/IIM/IIM-Calcutta_to_boost_research_and_upgrade_lab_13611/

New IIIT to be set up in West Bengal

 The central government has approved the plan to set up an Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in West Bengal, the state's Information Technology Minister Debesh Das said here on Thursday.

"The government of West Bengal has got an IIIT. The centre has sanctioned our proposal for setting up of the IIIT," Das said while addressing the inaugural ceremony of INFOCOM here.

"The centre will provide 50 percent of the cost, state will provide 35 percent and the rest will come from the industry," he added.

He, however, did not give details of the project.

"In 2006, the people working in the (infotech) sector was 32,000 and in 2010 it stood at 105,000. In 2006, IT export from the state was Rs.2,700 crore and in 2010, it became Rs.6,500 crore," Das said.

"In these four years (from 2006 to 2010), several IT firms, including Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Patni and Tech Mahindra, bought land for their campuses here," Das said.

"We have more potential, to use this potential we need things (infrastructure) to be tripled in the coming three to four years," he said. 

source:http://indiaedunews.net/West_Bengal/New_IIIT_to_be_set_up_in_West_Bengal_13539/

Rebuilding Indian students' faith post Oz attacks - Varghese

New Delhi: The Australian government is trying its best to rebuild the faith of Indian students after the 2009 "racist attacks" on students studying in the country, the Australian High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese said here on Wednesday.

"We know the attacks have left a deep scar on the minds of the students, but we are trying our best to rebuild the faith," Varghese told the sources. 

"We have come up with inter-cultural engagements to make all the international students feel better while they study in Australia," he added.

The spate of "racially-motivated attacks" on Indian students in 2009 drew flak from all across the globe after several students were injured and some even lost their lives.

"We don't dismiss that the students were not affected by all that had happened, but we are doing every possible thing to assure safety and quality education at the same time," Varghese said at the 'Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011' here. 

"Parents are less apprehensive about sending theirchildren to Australia now," he added. 

Nearly 25 Australian universities participated in the fair that saw interested students from all quarters -- business management, technology, engineering, science and hospitality.

"In the recently-conducted International Student Survey in Australia, Indian students turned out to be the most satisfied with our services," Varghese said.

source:http://indiaedunews.net/International/Rebuilding_Indian_students'_faith_post_Oz_attacks_-_Varghese_13531/

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Exam: 2011 About NCO Exam : The first of its kind in the country, the National Cyber Olympiad is now a global search competition that aims at identifying and nurturing cyber talent amongst the youngsters. It is as much about inspiring the younger generation to enhance their knowledge and comprehension of issues related to computers and IT as about testing their aptitude in these streams. It is an international level competition focusing on Mental Ability, Logical & Analytical Reasoning in computers and IT in general. Benefits from NCO: Promotes awareness about computers and computer education. Develops confidence among students to take an early lead in a computer-oriented world. Supplements the learning of subjects of state boards and national boards including CBSE, ICSE and NIOS. Enables students to understand the latest technologies in a fast changing world of computers. Makes the school/institution aware of the concept of SMART school of Ministry of Human Resource Development, where the emphasis is not only on imparting IT education but also on development and use of computer skills which are indispensable in the present millennium. A comprehensive CQ (Computer Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. A comprehensive SCQ (School Computer Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant school vis-à-vis national / international performance to enable the schools to improve the quality and level of IT education at their end. NCO Exam Date : September, 2011 Website: www.sofworld.org Important Links: NCO Syllabus Click Here For More Details Courtesy: sofworld.org

Book Promotion
Department of Higher Education
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Government of India

National Book Promotion Policy 2010

Contents

• Writing of Books
• Publishing of Books
• Distribution of Books
• Book Reading Habit
• Library Movement
• Challenges of New Technology
• Networking for Book Promotion
• Monitoring and Updating of Book Promotion

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Google tech-head, Bluetooth inventor to address Mumbai students

Mumbai: Google's Chief Technology AdvocateMichael Jones, Bluetooth inventor Jaap Haartsen, and constructor of the world's tallest building William Baker will address thousands of students at the 'Techfest' organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay starting on Friday.

While Jones will speak about how Google developed Google Earth and Google Maps, Haartsen will talk about development of Bluetooth. A whopping 75,000 students are expected to participate in several events spanned over a period of three days starting on Friday.

Exhibitions like the Leonardo Da Vinci Robotics, Tech Connect and Open Vibe will be organized to showcase indigenous research activities at IIT-Bombay. 

"Genius that he was, Da Vinci had constructed mechanical flying birds during his last years. Reconstruction of two of his works will be exhibited for the first time at 'Techfest' by Niccolai-Techno Art Research Group from France," said Gajendra Dhaka, a student organizer. 

Several competitions like Full Throttle - modeled on the lines of rally racing, and Robowars, the inter-college combat robotics, promise to keep the thrill of students alive and kicking.IANS

source:http://indiaedunews.net/IIT/Google_tech-head,_Bluetooth_inventor_to_address_Mumbai_students_13297/

UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, has invited online applications for the Indian Engineering Services Examination 2011, to commence on May 14 across the country. Engineering or technology graduates in the 21-30 age group as on August 1 may apply. Last date: February 7. Apply online through www.upsc.gov.in.

source : http://www.hindu.com/edu/2011/02/01/stories/2011020150070200.htm