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Education News igenius Scholarship becomes bigger   Max New York Life Insurance on February 10 announced the 3rd Max New York Life igenius Scholarships - 2012, with a new category, igenius PRIMARY, added for children from Nursery to Class II. The igenius programme will also provide 2,000 child well-being sponsorships to socially and economically disadvantaged children. Creating a tech ecosystem   The DreamSpark Yatra 2012, aimed at creating a local ecosystem of technology enthusiasts, was launched on February 8 at the Institute of Information Technology (IIT-D) in New Delhi by Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs). Over 600 students participated in the launch and interacted with Rob Sinclair, chief accessibility officer, Microsoft Corporation. A New Dawn   Dr Mani Lal Bhaumik, the first student to get his PhD degree from IIT Kharagpur, gifted the world eye corrective LASIK surgery technique. Earn While You Learn   I-MBA, a two-year industry integrated full-time programme by Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), comprises both theoretical and practical knowledge. Career in Political Science   Political science is the study of political values, institutions, processes, and policies. Battle the Boards   As students across Maharashtra gear up for the board exams, Education Times asks experts to give tips on various aspects on how they should approach the anxiety filled day ahead Writings on the Margin   In a multilingual and multicultural society, translation is required to build bridges and overcome gaps; such was the verdict at a thought-provoking two day session on translation issues, organised by the Centre of Advanced Study in Comparative Literature, Jadavpur University. Get your formulae right, just be practical with Physics   Mahika Sethi hates physics . She's not good at it. But she still hopes to score at least 90% in the subject in the Class XII Board exams . IIT-Kharagpur’s denial of GATE info contradicts facts   Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has refused to disclose the names and scores of successful candidates selected through GATE to various M Tech programmes. Pets help kids destress during exams   With board exams around the corner and test-related stress mounting by the day, pets are the latest weapon in the destressing armoury. PG courses still a far cry in Bokaro colleges   Students seeking admission to post-graduate (PG) courses in government colleges affiliated to Vinobha Bhave University (VBU) in the city probably have to wait this session also. PG courses still a far cry in Bokaro colleges   Students seeking admission to post-graduate (PG) courses in government colleges affiliated to Vinobha Bhave University (VBU) in the city probably have to wait this session also. Get your fundamentals right to enter English league   ‘Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?’ Clarence Darrow’s famous words don’t haunt Eepsita Mishra. Get your fundamentals right to enter English league   ‘Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?’ Clarence Darrow’s famous words don’t haunt Eepsita Mishra. Hop, skip & jump: Not scared of experimenting   A couple of decades ago, a career was something you walked into at 20 and out of at 60. But today, the conventional definition of a career is out of sync with a generation for whom sticking to one field is no longer important. Hop, skip & jump: Not scared of experimenting   A couple of decades ago, a career was something you walked into at 20 and out of at 60. But today, the conventional definition of a career is out of sync with a generation for whom sticking to one field is no longer important. Social networking may be a boon for new-age choices   The next time your parents order you to log off Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and focus on studies instead, it may be a good idea not to listen to them. Social networking may be a boon for new-age choices   The next time your parents order you to log off Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and focus on studies instead, it may be a good idea not to listen to them. New careers, exciting guidance   With an explosion of career options, counsellors focus on the level of detail every profession requires and emphasize that nothing is less important. Schools are also taking steps to make these sessions equally interesting and innovative New careers, exciting guidance   With an explosion of career options, counsellors focus on the level of detail every profession requires and emphasize that nothing is less important. Schools are also taking steps to make these sessions equally interesting and innovative Jamia to construct hostel for J&K students   The estimated cost of the project is Rs 16.22 crores and the project is expected to be completed within 24 months. Jamia to construct hostel for J&K students   The estimated cost of the project is Rs 16.22 crores and the project is expected to be completed within 24 months. Dress the part to look the part   Interview preparation for most people is about going over past accomplishments, predicting likely questions and being ready with the answers. Dress the part to look the part   Interview preparation for most people is about going over past accomplishments, predicting likely questions and being ready with the answers. National Vocational Education Qualification Framework launched   Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal recently launched the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) which will be implemented in polytechnics, engineering colleges and other colleges across the country. # Times of India