Debate over bag or bat persists!

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 20:13

Unmukt Chand’s rise in cricket has coincided with an academic low given the controversy surrounding his stint as a student at St Stephens College. While the row involving the cricketer and college management has ebbed for now, it has ignited a fresh debate among youth on whether to focus on studies or sports?

US asks Chinese academics to leave country

Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 18:40

In a policy directive issued May 17, the US State Department said it was reviewing the credentials of these Confucius Institutes, which are Chinese-sponsored centres.

Australia academics blast UK lord over Hitler jibe

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 13:32

British climate sceptic Lord Christopher Monckton compared Australia`s climate adviser to Hitler.

Looking Ahead: Education (Academics and a lot more…)

Last Updated: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 09:15

India is likely to face huge skill gaps in some job categories over the next 20 years.

Common curricula in Science, Math draws ire of academics

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 14:48

The effort of the Council of School Board of Education to push for a common curriculum in Science and Mathematics across the country has drawn flak from academics who believe this is an "overstep" on part of the council.