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Poll campaign in full swing,universities Act on holdSubscriber Only
February 04, 2012 03:30 IST
With civic polls round the corner,the issue of whether to include provisions for social or caste-based reservations in the Maharashtra Self-Financed Universities Act,2011,has taken a backseat.
Sat, Feb 04, 2012TISS to train women sidelined in electoral politicsSubscriber Only
January 30, 2012 04:10 IST
Ways to lobby and campaign for oneself and understanding functions of an urban local body like the municipal corporation these are some areas in which the Tata Institute of Social Sciences will soon start training women who are actively involved in developmental work with various political parties,but dont get a chance to be in mainstream politics.
Mon, Jan 30, 2012BARC develops low-cost solar water purifierSubscriber Only
January 29, 2012 03:56 IST
System can yield pure water at a cost of five to ten paise per litre
Sun, Jan 29, 2012
New panel to suggest ways to implement education reformsSubscriber Only
January 25, 2012 03:16 IST
The process of improving the quality of higher education in Maharashtra will have to wait longer as the state has now formed a new committee to review the suggestions and feedback invited from experts and stakeholders of the education sector regarding recommendations made by three committees previously.
Wed, Jan 25, 2012Thrust on greater autonomy for colleges in UGC 12th PlanSubscriber Only
January 24, 2012 00:28 IST
Stating that there is a major structural weakness in the higher education system with the growth of universities in the form of affiliated institutions,the University Grants Commission has proposed that autonomous colleges,identified as colleges with potential for excellence with a student strength of over 3,000,can be converted into universities during the 12th Plan.
Tue, Jan 24, 2012UGC grants autonomy to oldest Somaiya Group instituteSubscriber Only
January 23, 2012 03:39 IST
KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce gets academic autonomy.
Mon, Jan 23, 2012Soon,MSBTE to start grading polytechnicsSubscriber Only
January 22, 2012 00:17 IST
Polytechnic institutes across the state will now have to put their act together or even face deaffiliation for poor academic quality.
Sun, Jan 22, 2012Terror attack survivors pitch for long-term compensationSubscriber Only
January 18, 2012 04:33 IST
An alternative compensation package,which does not merely focus on giving a lump sum to victims of terror attacks and instead looks at their long-term health and livelihood needs,was a key recommendation which emerged from a first-of-its-kind consultative workshop between service providers and survivors of terror attacks at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
TISS pay packets spike 20%Subscriber Only
January 18, 2012 04:16 IST
Going has been good for students from the School of Social Work and Rural Development at TISS.
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
No slowdown effect,TISS expects 10-20% increase in packagesSubscriber Only
January 14, 2012 01:15 IST
Despite an unstable market scenario,the average salary from offers in the social sector is likely to go up by 10-20 per cent over last year at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences,said experts,even as campus placements begin on Saturday.
Sat, Jan 14, 2012Nuke energy is safest,NPCIL tells IIT Bombay studentsSubscriber Only
January 09, 2012 01:20 IST
While exhibits from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited have been a regular at IIT Bombays Techfest,for the first time at this years festival,NPCIL addressed the students to dispel myths and fears about nuclear energy.
Mon, Jan 09, 2012High prevalence of mental problems in HIV/AIDS patientsSubscriber Only
January 06, 2012 02:14 IST
While there is a very high prevalence of mental health disorders among HIV/AIDS patients in India and it is estimated that up to 73 per cent would develop at least one psychiatric disorder,there is complete lack of recognition of this problem and subsequently no mitigation measures,says a preliminary study by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Fri, Jan 06, 2012Rescued orphanage girls to be rehabilitated soonSubscriber Only
January 04, 2012 00:08 IST
The process of rehabilitating the mentally challenged children rescued from a Kalamboli orphanage in Navi Mumbai months ago will begin soon.
Wed, Jan 04, 2012IIT-B centre to focus on challenges of climate changeSubscriber Only
January 02, 2012 02:34 IST
Climate studies will now be a major focus of the Indian Institute of Technology,Bombay,with the institute setting up a dedicated centre and initiating a new inter-disciplinary PhD programme in climate studies that will begin this month.
Mon, Jan 02, 2012State yet to decide on reservation policies for private universitiesSubscriber Only
December 31, 2011 02:26 IST
Despite studying reservation policies governing private universities in other states,Maharashtra is yet to decide whether it wants to include specific provisions for social/caste-based reservations in the Maharashtra Self-Financed Universities Act,2011,thereby leaving its fate undecided several months after it was passed.
Sat, Dec 31, 2011With no exact cause,blame falls on overall system failureSubscriber Only
December 29, 2011 00:40 IST
The incident of food poisoning could have been a manifestation of any one or combination of factors like food and water and multiple problems faced by hostels 12,13,14,including infrastructure,student attitude/unhygienic practices and lapses on caterers part,which can give rise to or spread an infection,concludes a report of the fact-finding committee set up by the IIT Bombay to probe the matter.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011Cant probe tree deaths as they are beyond our jurisdiction: BARCSubscriber Only
December 24, 2011 03:58 IST
After a corporator from Chembur alleged the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre had poisoned trees outside its campus in Anushaktinagar,the BARC has now said it plants several thousand tress annually in its campus,which testifies its love for nature.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011A Pokhran-I architect,voice for self-relianceSubscriber Only
December 22, 2011 01:40 IST
Once I reached,he motioned everyone to leave the room and asked the doctor to remove his oxygen mask.
Thu, Dec 22, 2011TISS plans online disaster management programmeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2011 00:09 IST
To equip lakhs of Red Cross volunteers across the globe with skills to manage a disaster,the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is launching a massive online training programme next year.
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
TISS centre says no to placementsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2011 00:37 IST
While educational institutes across the country are busy chasing companies for placements,here is an exception.
Sat, Dec 17, 2011IIT-B students told not to reveal nature of jobs,salariesSubscriber Only
December 16, 2011 03:50 IST
The Indian Institute of Technology,Bombay,has specifically instructed its final year students,who are part of the campus placements this year,not to reveal the nature of their job offers to the media or otherwise.
Fri, Dec 16, 2011IIT-B helps startups sharpen business plansSubscriber Only
December 10, 2011 01:00 IST
Dinesh Verma,a consulting ophthalmologist from the UK,got a snapshot on ways to refine his business plan and tap the Indian market at a day-long skill development workshop,organised by the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Bombay for budding entrepreneurs.
Sat, Dec 10, 2011Research start-up grant in place to woo young talentSubscriber Only
December 09, 2011 03:36 IST
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have launched a scheme to attract young talent towards research through start-up grant for newly-hired faculty.
Fri, Dec 09, 2011MU gets 35 proposals for colleges in rural areasSubscriber Only
December 08, 2011 00:29 IST
After the University of Mumbai decided that no new colleges will be approved in urban areas for the next academic year,it has received only 35 proposals for colleges in rural or tribal areas. While 34 proposals are in the undergraduate faculties,one proposal is in the postgraduate faculty.
Thu, Dec 08, 2011Robust support system will help 13/7 survivors cope: TISSSubscriber Only
December 07, 2011 00:40 IST
Stating that long-term health concerns of a terror attack survivor present a major impediment in the recovery process,the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has proposed to the state health department that a robust support mechanism,which includes a comprehensive health scheme and a temporary disability certificate,be made available to the victims immediately after such incidents occur.
Wed, Dec 07, 2011Journalism of Courage
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