India cannot become education superpower without investment: Former United Nations Secretary General

Kofi Annan, the Former United Nations Secretary General, has stressed that Indian education system needs investments if it wants to become education superpower.

"Scientific innovation can strengthen industry and transform society by facilitating the transition to a high-value, knowledge-based economy. This transition is well underway in India - for decades a leader in the field of information technology," he said, after distributing Infosys Prize 2013 here.

Stating that at the root of scientific advances is the brilliance, imagination and hard-work of talented people, he said "the leaders in scientific innovation will therefore be those countries which maximize the potential of their citizens and retain the brightest and best minds."

Kofi Annan acknowledged the role of Indians in America and their contributions in development of USA. But this "Brain Drain' has damaged Indian economy.

"This is not only keeping many talented young people in India but also persuading those who have gone abroad to return," he added.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam addressed the College Principals at USTM

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, eminent scientist and former President of India, was the keynote speaker at the valedictory session of the North East College Principals’ Conclave (NCPC) – 2014 that was hosted by the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) on 23rd July at Techno City Campus.

Gold medal instituted in memory of R Krishnakumar by Ambedkar College

Dr Ambedkar College and many well wishers of late YCMOU vice chancellor R Krishnakumar have instituted a gold mdeal in his name to recognize his contribution to the educational sector. Dr. R. Krishnakumar died on 21st January 2014 at the age of 51. The medal will be presented to 'best principal' of Nagpur University. Rs 1.5 lakh has been handed over to NU Vice Chancellor Vila Sapkal by the Ambedkar college managment.

Infosys chief Kris Gopalakrishnan donates ₹225 crore to IIS for Brain Research Center

Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of software giant Infosys, has donated Rs 225 crore to Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) for setting up a Brain Research Center. The funds will be trasnfered by Pratiksha Trust, a charitable organization he runs along with his wife Sudha. The trust is known for funding education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Brain Research Center will focus on finding cures for brain diseases that are accelerated by old age. This center will recieve support from Centre of Nuroscience and other research facilities at IISc

Maharashtra Governor advises Vocational Training University

While speaking at the inauguration of a symposium on 'Maharashtra: Past, Present and Future' as part of the year-long celebrations of the birth centenary of the first chief minister of Maharashtra Yashwantrao B. Chavan, K. Sankaranarayanan, Maharashtra Governor has advocated the need of setting-up a vocational training university in the state.

Srivari Chandrashekar selected for CNR Rao National Award

Dr. Srivari Chandrashekar, Head of Division of Natural Products at Hyderabad based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) has been shortlisted for coveted CNR Rao National Prize for Chemical Sciences for 2012-13. Chandrashekar has been selected for his contributions in the field of total synthesis of natural products especially of marine origin, and also in developing ecologically-viable green technologies useful for industrial applications in the pharmaceutical sector.