Harvard professor for govt. role in education
Mumbai: "I believe that countries where the population is in millions like India, there should be a government oversight of educational institutes," said Howard Gardner, the legendary professor of education ...
Chinese universities best for business: Financial Times rankings
US universities blitzed the new Financial Times Global MBA rankings released yesterday, accounting for half the top 100 institutions listed. But China arrived impressively, with three institutions where the comrades study ...
Led By Tokyo University, Japanese Universities Consider Academic Calendar Shift
A preliminary report from Japan’s top-ranked Tokyo University (Todai) made waves last week with a recommendation that the school shift the timing of the academic year. Thirty-six other national universities ...
‘Personalized Medicine’ Gets $67.5M Research Boost
The federal government is pledging up to $67.5 million for research into "personalized medicine," which tailors treatment to a patient's genetics and environment. The funds will flow through Genome Canada, the ...
Indefinite shutdown of ICFAI University in Tripura
Following a two-month-long tussle between the university management and the employees, authorities at Tripura's ICFAI University ordered closed the varsity for an indefinite period. The Hyderabad-based ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education ...














