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Narayana Murthy Calls for Pay-Per-Performance System in Schools

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IT czar N R Narayana Murthy said market will be the “ultimate decider” of the efficacy of every school. Bengaluru: IT czar N R Narayana Murthy on Monday said he wants a pay-per-performance system to be implemented in every school and the students should vote on competence of teachers based on certain attributes. “What is my vision for primary and secondary education in India? I want India to go from its current 130th position in HDI in 2015 to the top 10 by harnessing education. I want every child to…

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7 Healthy and Happy Food Hacks For Every Traveller

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When you’re on the go and don’t have time to stop for a meal, well, we suggest you make your own! Have a healthy and fulfilling meal that keeps you refreshed and hydrated throughout the day! And we’ll let you in on a secret, these recipes are easy and you’ll be able to rustle them up in a jiffy! 1. Healthy fruit bar with flavoured sauce Take a fruit bar and make your very own syrup with chocolates, strawberries and any other fruit flavor that your heart wants to indulge…

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Weekend Getaways That’ll Cost Less Than a Meal For Two: Mumbai Read more at: http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/features/weekend-getaways-thatll-cost-less-than-a-meal-for-two-mumbai-1268425?cp

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Here’s something you didn’t know, you could plan a weekend getaway and spend Less than  what you would on a fancy dinner for two. So all you Mumbaikars, pack your bags, hit the throttle, and plunge for a break! 1. Go, raise a coast! a) Palgarh The scenic location of this princely state, replete with waterfalls makes it the perfect retreat. Mahim and Kelve beach are both at an arm’s distance from Palgarh. All you art enthusiasts, can get an introduction to Worli art here. Distance: 113 km Room tariff:…

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NIT Srinagar Row: Outstation Students’ Demand For Shifting Institute Rejected

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Police and CRPF deployed at the National Institute of Technology following tension between local and non-local students in Srinagar on Friday. (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR:  Education Ministry officials have rejected the demand of outstation students of NIT Srinagar for shifting the institute out of Kashmir but assured them of addressing their “genuine” issues. A group of outstation students of the NIT met Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh and Education Minister Naeem Akhtar along with officials of Union Human Resource Development ministry last night to discuss the situation at the institute. “The…

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Election Commission Explains Reason For High Voter Turnouts In Bengal, Assam

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For the part one of the first phase of polls in West Bengal on April 4 involving 18 segments, the Election Commission declared a final turnout figure of 84.22 per cent. (File photo) KOLKATA:  Amid ongoing controversy over high voter turnouts in West Bengal, the poll panel has claimed its Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiatives have led to “huge” voting figures in first phase of Assembly polls in both West Bengal and Assam. In a statement dated April 9, the Election Commission had specified state-wise steps being…

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LG K-Series Smartphones India Launch Set for April 14

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LG has started sending media invites for a launch event on April 14 where the company will launch the K-Series of smartphones in India. The invite says, “Kinetic two new smartphones made by LG for 4G.” The company is anticipated to launch the K10 and K7 smartphones first from the lineup. Considering LG in press invite is teasing 4G connectivity for the new K-series handsets, we can expect both the LG K7 and LG K10 smartphones to support 4G in India. Both the LG K7 and K10 smartphones were launched…

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