Sibal pitches for technology for school students

As Microsoft and Autodesk recently signed MoUs with the All India Council for Technical Education for providing free software to engineering college students, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal pitched for giving such facilities to secondary school children as well. “Empowerment is needed at school level. We are empowering few at the high end...
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Now aptitude test in civil service prelims

In a major step towards changing the pattern for the civil services entrance exams, the Union Public Service Commission on Monday announced a new syllabus for the preliminary exam, replacing the optional subject with an aptitude test. The new syllabus, applicable for the 2011 exams, will have two papers. The first will be general...
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Scientists from 50 nations to meet at 21st Academy of Sciences

The Prime Minister would present the Academy prizes in eight science disciplines to 14 scientists, including two from India, for the year 2009. He would also present the Academy medals to three other scientists. World-renowned statistician C R Rao would be presented the India Science Prize, which carries a reward of Rs 25 lakh...
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Two Indian-Americans to showcase their science talent

Two Indian-Americans figure among the talented science students invited by US President Barack Obama to showcase their innovations and ideas at the White House Science Fair. Raina Jain from Pennsylvania analysed whether cells adhere better to rough or smooth surfaces of Bioglass, which could lead to improved bone implants.
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NCSE at USA Science & Engineering Festival

NCSE at USA Science & Engineering Festival

NCSE will be participating in the Science Expo of the USA Science & Engineering Festival, October 23 and 24, 2010, on the National Mall in Washington DC. The culmination of a two-week celebration of science and engineering, the Science Expo is a giant science party on America’s front lawn, aimed at inspiring the next...
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Israeli physicist wins America’s top science prize

Tel Aviv University physicist Prof. (emeritus) Yakir Aharonov will be one of only 10 scientists to receive the US National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama for his outstanding contributions to the field. The 78-year-old Aharonov, who holds US and Israeli citizenship, will receive the medal, which has been awarded since 1959 to...
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