Kapil Sibal stresses on spreading distance education

Last Updated: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 17:41

In a message at the convocation function of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, Sibal said that distant education can help in achieving the gross enrollment ratio of 30 percent by 2020.

Tihar jail planning 2nd round of campus placement

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 17:51

Tihar jail is planning to go for a second round of campus placement interview of its eligible inmates by the end of this year.

IGNOU to set up centre for Tibetan studies

Last Updated: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 12:53

In a bid to preserve and promote Tibetan culture, Indira Gandhi National Open University will set up a centre for Tibetan studies here.

IGNOU brings education to Haryana prison`s inmates

Last Updated: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 17:58

Under trials and other prisoners at the Neemka jail in Faridabad district will be provided books and other reading material by the university to pursue their degree.

IGNOU to offer indigenous art programmes

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 22:47

To preserve and promote traditional art forms, IGNOU on Tuesday said it will offer a certificate programme in `indigenous practices` such as tribal and martial arts.

Delhi police should join IGNOU: Kiran Walia

Last Updated: Friday, October 29, 2010, 19:49

Police personnel should join the Indira Gandhi National Open University`s (IGNOU) masters programme in counselling and family therapy and become more "empathetic", Delhi Health Minister Kiran Walia said here Friday.

IGNOU launches course for central govt staff

Last Updated: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 16:13

A new course for government employees in the country was launched Thursday by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the training division of department of personnel and training (DoPT).

IGNOU announces admissions for 2011 session

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 15:27

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced admissions for the January 2011 session, a university official said Wednesday.

IGNOU plans to open study centres in Europe, Africa

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 01:20

IGNOU, the largest open university in the world, plans to open study centres in several countries in Europe and Africa to offer a variety of courses and teachers` training programmes.

IGNOU to provide English course through Nokia ph

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 00:43

To integrate modern tech, IGNOU would provide certificate prog in Eng through Nokia`s Ovi Life Tools.

Nokia in pact with IGNOU for offering edu services

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 18:38

Making its foray into formal education services, Finnish handset maker Nokia today entered into a strategic partnership with IGNOU to provide certificate programmes in English language through its devices.

IGNOU introduces on-demand examination system

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 16:20

Students at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will now have the freedom to choose the date and venue of their term-end examination with the introduction of `On-Demand-Examinations`.