Following is an excerpt from the announcement. Please see the announcement for more details. The last date for applying is January 25th, 2008. Candidates can submit their applications online also (scroll down to the end of the announcement).
Applications are invited from Indian nationals on plain paper in the format given below for the award of about 5 Israeli Government Scholarship tenable from October 2008 to study at an Israeli University or any Institution of higher education in Israel. These scholarships are for research/specialization for 8 months, and would be available for studies in the following subjects:
i) Comparative Study (With specific reference to Judaism)
ii) Middle East Studies
iii) Hebrew language and literature
iv) History of the Jewish people
v) International relations
vi) Agriculture
vii) Chemistry
viii) Biology
ix) Nano-Biology
2. Age: Candidate should be less than 35 years old as on 25-01-2008.
3. Qualification: (1) For the research/specialization studies, a Masters degree with 60% or more marks as on 25-01-2008 for the subject of Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Nano-Biology and Masters degree with 55% or more marks for the remaining subjects. Proof of English or Hebrew Language knowledge is must. The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University that he/she applies to.
Note: Israel has a very good higher education system. Top universities in Israel are as good as many US universities in certain areas. We highly encourage our readers to take advantage of this scholarship.
January 4th, 2008
Following is an excerpt from a report in the New Indian Express.
With the State embarking on the journey of fast-paced industrialisation drawing huge investment in heavy industries, the small and medium enterprise sector is also set to get a jumpstart under the impact.
Though the micro, small and medium enterprises can generate substantial employment in the State, their success depends on the persons at the helm.
Therefore, there is a necessity of technically qualified entrepreneurs who have a sound knowledge of the units they are setting up.
With the very objective of grooming technical manpower in the State into entrepreneurs and capitalise on the emerging opportunities, the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (MSMEDI) of the Union MSME Ministry has started a ‘Business skill development programme’ for students of engineering colleges, schools and institutions imparting technical education in the State.
Under the programme, students pursuing the final year or semester and pre-final terms are eligible and trained in every aspect of entrepreneurship.
The tailor-made course involves selection of potential sectors against the backdrop of upcoming large industries, product process design, manufacturing, quality management, export opportunities, marketing techniques, preparation of projects accompanied by field-level exposure.
January 4th, 2008
Following is an excerpt from a Tathya.in report.
SAI International School (SIS), Bhubaneswar has finalized the unique plan of International Exchange of students and teachers through its strategic partner Laurels Global, UK.
This will provide opportunities for students to discover and explore exciting places and cultures, improve or develop new language skills and make lifelong friendships.
In addition, children will increase their cultural awareness through a direct experience, enhance their understanding of others, gain confidence, develop responsibility and self-reliance, and are better prepared for 21st century life in the global village.
SIS is arranging tie-ups with leading schools worldwide, to invite children and teachers to visit and be a part of their dynamic and vibrant school community.
Children will attend classes and participate in various school activities.
Teachers will be engaged in teaching–learning process and enrich them with the latest pedagogical trends and techniques used internationally.
Similarly children and teachers of other schools will visit SAI International School and explore rich Indian heritage and values.
January 4th, 2008
Following are excerpts from a Tathya.in report.
It seems that finally the National Law University of Orissa (NLUO) is taking a concrete shape.
The move to set up an international institution for learning of Law since 1999 will be taking form with a dedicated Corpus Fund in place.
The State Government will be providing Rs.5 crore to the Fund.
Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister will be laying foundation of the institution on 5 January at Brajabiharipur near Naraj in Cuttack district.
The State Government has allocated 30 acres of land free of cost.
Since 1999, the move was on to establish the National Law School (NLS) on the lines of the NLS of Bangalore.
Though initiative was taken for the same, but it never took concrete shape.
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Taking the experiences of all the NLUs, the State Government is going for the NLUO in an organized way, said the source.
With the Corpus Fund in hand the NLUO will move for a Self Financing Scheme for the operation.
The NLUO is being set up to design and run regular and periodical course of learning for dissemination of knowledge of advanced learning in legal subjects and various issues of Law.
In the mean time the Government of Orissa has already given final shape to the bill of the National Law University of Orissa.
The Cabinet has already approved the bill and it will be presented in the Budget Session of the State legislative Assembly.
Once the new Act and funds in hand, the authorities will go ahead to set up the World Class Centre for Learning of Law in the state, said an official.
January 4th, 2008