Varsity defers conferring honorary degree on Obama

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 19:12

The University of Johannesburg on Wednesday said it would put off giving an honorary degree to US President Barrack Obama to a future date.

Roberto Cavalli receives honorary degree

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 14:24

Roberto Cavalli has been awarded an honorary master`s degree by Milan`s Domus Academy - a fashion and design school.

Looking out for pitfalls in DU`s four-year degree course: Pallam Raju

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 13:25

Uma Keni Prabhu spoke to HRD Minister Dr MM Pallam Raju.

Oprah Winfrey receives honorary degree from Harvard

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 13:33

TV mogul Oprah Winfrey donned the traditional black-and-red graduation regalia as she was handed an honorary doctorate at the prestigious Harvard University.

Tharoor backs DU`s four-year degree programme

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 11:43

Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor has backed Delhi University`s proposal to introduce a four-year long degree programme.

Ben Affleck receives honorary degree

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 18:15

Ben Affleck was conferred with a doctorate degree from Brown University on Saturday for his achievements in cinema and contributions to humanitarian causes.

Daniel Day-Lewis honoured by Juilliard School

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 17:40

Daniel Day-Lewis has been honored with a degree from America`s famous Juilliard School on Friday.

Eva Longoria gets her Master`s degree

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 08:43

Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master`s degree from the California State University.

No entrance test for admission into DU`s Eng Journalism course

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 13:59

However, admission into Hindi journalism course will continue through an entrance test like previous years.

Mercury falls to 36 degree Celsius in Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 19:11

After a spell of hot and sunny days in the national capital, mercury dipped to 36 degree Celsius on Saturday.

4-yr DU programme: Yechury says PM will get matter examined

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:46

PM wants to know why DU was "in a hurry" to extend 3-yr bachelor`s degree programme to four years, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said on Tuesday.

DU approves slew of 4-year degree courses

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 00:53

Delhi University on Friday announced the approval of a slew of courses, including English, Hindi and Modern Indian Languages for the new four year degree programme.