Aiming High: Hawking meets Mandela

Science superhero Stephen Hawking met up with Nelson Mandela (no introduction required) to discuss a new education initiaive called The Next Einstein.Though it sounds like a reality show, The Next Eistein will...

China grants 1.8 million postgraduates in three decades

Beijing (ANTARA News) - China has awarded 1.8 million postgraduate degrees and 240,000 doctorates in the past 29 years since the country`s reform and opening up, State Councilor Chen Zhili said. Chen, also director of the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council, told...

The IIT-K letter and my comments

"I received a copy of the letter written by 125 faculty members of IIT Kanpur to the President of India and the Prime Minister of India. I respect the faculty members of IIT Kanpur. They are all accomplished individuals. However I must say that I was disappointed with the...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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