Education-The Times of Indiahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.comNews from India by India number one websiteen-gbFri, 05 Dec 2008 20:38:25+0530Copyright:(C) 2008 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd, http://info.indiatimes.com/terms/tou.htmlhttp://syndication.indiatimes.com/The Times of Indiahttp://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=507610http://timesofindia.indiatimes.comIIT alumni oppose Yash Pal recommendationsThe alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology has strongly opposed the recommendations proposed by the committee headed by Yash Pal, which includes "enlarging IIT's character.'' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/IIT_alumni_oppose_Yash_Pal_recommendations/rssarticleshow/3778083.cmsAIMA, as a knowledge organisationRekha Sethi,who has recently taken over as Director General, All India Management Association(AIMA), talks to Surbhi Bhatia about her future plans for the association.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/AIMA_as_a_knowledge_organisation/rssarticleshow/3778080.cmsSpare a thought for the environmentA serious concern for the conservation and improvement of our natural environment is tangible across the world. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Spare_a_thought_for_the_environment/rssarticleshow/3778072.cmsMultimedia in curriculumTwo students from Scindia School, Gwalior, were absorbed by a radio station immediately after their class XII exams. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Multimedia_in_curriculum/rssarticleshow/3778065.cmsPharma fortunesThe Indian pharmaceutical industry is touted by many as one of the largest of the developing world, and has also gained a reputation for producing high-quality, low-cost generic drugs. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Pharma_fortunes/rssarticleshow/3778063.cmsAn english test to go anywhereContrary to popular belief, the TOEFL (or test of English as a foreign language) is taken by students applying to over 130 countries and not just the US. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/An_english_test_to_go_anywhere/rssarticleshow/3754357.cmsBelgrade university keen to tap Indian talentWith nearly 25% of Serbia’s population based in Belgrade, the University of Belgrade is the most important institution of higher education in the country. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Belgrade_university_keen_to_tap_Indian_talent/rssarticleshow/3754361.cmsAll schools closed due to heavy rains in Puducherry All government run and privately managed schools remained closed in Puducherry for the second successive day today in view of heavy rains. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/All_schools_closed_due_to_heavy_rains_in_Puducherry/rssarticleshow/3754368.cmsA walk-in-exam option for studentsIn order to make exam patterns more flexible and learner-friendly, the Indira Gandhi National Open University is offering walk-in-exam options to students. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/A_walk-in-exam_option_for_students/rssarticleshow/3754352.cmsIndustry to evaluate PPP scope in higher educationThe Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry will be organising a conference to evaluate the industry's role in education and to delve on the framework for teaching, research and governance in higher education. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Education/Industry_to_evaluate_PPP_scope_in_higher_education/rssarticleshow/3754348.cms