`Havan` performed before new HRD minister assumes charge

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 20:13

An elaborate ritual preceded new HRD Minister M M Pallam Raju assuming charge of the Ministry.

Raju promises to carry forward Sibal`s good work

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 17:17

New HRD Minister MM Pallam Raju said he would reach out to "everybody" to build a consensus on passage of pending bills on higher education in Parliament.

Change of guard in HRD Ministry: Crucial CABE meet postponed

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 21:27

A crucial meet of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) on November 1 to deliberate on issues like a national framework in higher education in schools has been postponed.

Jitin Prasada sets sight on RTE, education for minorities

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 19:18

MM Pallam Raju, who was elevated to Cabinet rank and given the HRD portfolio, is expected to assume charge on October 31.

HRD ministry an important area: Shashi Tharoor

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 18:17

Shashi Tharoor, who has made a comeback in the Union Ministry expressed his eagerness to make a significant contribution in the HRD department.

UN, India working on guidelines on safety for school students

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 18:24

The event brought together 13 UN agencies working on disaster risk reduction in India.

Sachin for integrating sports, education; Sibal responds positively

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 09:15

If things go according to plan, cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar may soon be involved in a big way in promotion of sports in schools and higher education system.

Kapil Sibal blames states

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 20:17

Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal blamed state governments and said they allocated the leases on the coal blocks allocations issue.

Timely intervention averted impending loss of Rs 46.75 cr: CAG

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 18:40

Government auditor CAG said an "impending loss" of Rs 46.75 crore as interest due to the HRD Ministry extending a loan to a company could be averted because of its timely intervention.

IIT faculty would be increasingly involved in common test decision-making

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 21:30

IIT faculty would be increasingly involved in key decision-making process on the matter of common tests to ensure broader consensus at different levels, HRD Ministry sources on Monday said.