Having established as a leader in the field of information systems, e-learning and knowledge management systems areas, the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) is now a research Moving in embedded systems and micro-electronics.

As a first step in this direction, the Institute is the establishment of a system board and Laboratory would soon begin an online course for interested students, professionals KR Srivathsan, director. The laboratory was officially launched here in the technology park and today. The departure is carried out in close collaboration with Tata Elxi and Ushus Tech, Techno Park two companies have their headquarters here.

Once the laboratory is fully implemented IIITM-K is also the implementation of courses for industry and teachers Engineering College, in the line.

Embedded software development is growing increasingly attractive economic hub, according to Professor Srivathsan This led to a strong demand Embedded System developers. Unfortunately, there are very few institutions, the quality of education and skills training on key technologies such as embedded systems and VLSI.

IIITM-K will soon launch a full-credit courses on integrated systems and advanced networks for the name of its final batch of post-Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT) students. An improved version of the same class, it is intended for working professionals in the industry, R & D and academic institutions of learning.

The programs have two objectives, the participants with a solid base of on-board technologies, systems and applications, industry-oriented “hands-on” Pra-ctical training. To achieve these objectives, the Institute has created a “progressive” facility “for education and industrial training and training in the field of embedded systems laboratory.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) has concluded an agreement with Sun Microsystems for setting up an advanced laboratory information system (AISL), taking charge of his education Grid (EduGrid).

Sun Microsystems provides servers and software for the implementation of EduGrid. A Sun Advanced Computing Laboratory must also be established in the IIITM-K support to higher education and research activities. It contains very configuration of Sun servers, software and content quality for the sake of advanced subjects, students, professionals KR Srivathsan, Director, IIITM-K.

EduGrid The project was designed with the objective development of an education Grid infrastructure in institutions of higher education throughout the state, promoting the design and development of quality courses in various disciplines and development of standards in higher education by providing institutional Course high quality product and services on the network.

Prof. Srivathsan told Business Line here that Sun Microsystems has special relations with key universities worldwide. A large quantity of advanced software applications in engineering and science is, above all, Sun or Linux platforms. Academic Institutions use a heterogeneous computing environment and therefore Sun strict compliance with open standards, is an asset. “In addition, they provide significant discounts for academic institutions for equipment and almost all its software free for academic use. They also take charge of Linux. Our ultimate goal is a Sun Center of Excellence in IIITM-K. Thus, approximately 30 such centers throughout the world. It will spur us on the implementation of the advanced knowledge society, campus initiatives for the future, “he added.

The National Institute for Technology Kochi and Kozhikode University for Science and Technology are among those already included, as resource centres EduGrid. “We will soon, they are content for equipping laboratories and launches Web-based, of course, the content management systems for development and teacher training. IIITM-K EduGrid acts as a centre of operations and is also a resource centre, “says Professor Srivathsan.

The infrastructure of these centres is now completed the first phase. “She is the host of the EduGrid backbone network nodes, is a high-end server EduGrid all serve to ensure that all students and teachers in the institutions of the host. They are also a content server for the development of systems, including content development tools software. ”

The Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, cooperation with the EduGrid a project on the informal level. They are part of the national programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), whose objective is the development of teaching materials for 100 courses. These are more content as “wholesale”. Grid is the formation of such content to pack “Retail” distribution for other equally good content from institutions abroad, give lessons, teachers and help the presentation of content properly adapted to local plans for teaching higher education institutions in their normal course.

On ERNET discussions with India for setting up the network backbone of the grid, “said Professor Srivathsan last was probably the work begins in the next two months for the creation of the backbone. “We must bear in mind that the Union Ministry of Human Resources provides grants for All India Technical Education Council approved by the academic institutions and the library of the Commission Grant’s Indian National Digital Library in science and technology (INDEST) digital library ERNET only by initiatives “. Previously, IIITM-K-library became the first external member of the State in the INDEST consortium, the Ministry of the Union.

Wigan & Leigh College (WLC), Delhi, is planning to expand the global operations of the 150-year-old UK based college by undertaking a South-East Asian expansion plan. Having an active presence in 32 countries, the college is now planning collaboration with institutes in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore so as to provide local students access to international education.

In an exclusive interaction with the NCR Tribune, Mr Vinay Parischa, director, Wigan & Leigh, spoke on the expansion plans of the college.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata its new operational centre of this academic year SMEs and the creation of a training centre for small and medium enterprises.

The IIFT, with their annual convocation on 5 April placement had a good season with the whole lot of jobs that the first day.

The convocation address would be the Minister of Commerce Kamal Nath and the secretary general of the Chamber of Commerce SN Menon, an official said.

The Kolkata centre is open to the growing demand for education in international commercial transactions and trade, said the release.

The USA is to establish systems exemption Indian help MBA students if they promise to come home after their course. But in an era of outsourcing, there are too many customers?

For once, Americans are ready to help if we go back home after four or five years. But our own students say they have no intention, in the USA on the front line - especially as better jobs are already in India.

A new regulation of certain leaders U.S. Business Schools, now, the establishment of a “loan forgiveness program” for students from developing countries. This means, actually, if you want to go back home to work your case for an exemption. The idea is apparently the promotion of students who want to return to their country of origin. And students from India, Eastern Europe and China are likely beneficiaries.

But curiously, most MBA students are clearly not enthusiastic. Chirag Talati, a MBA student at the Faculty of Economics, MSU, said: “Very few Indians are able to make that the Ivy League colleges. It is useful, if more higher education the USA offer such opportunities. British institutions Business an offer programs and Australia is a destination cheaper anyway. In short, the USA need such incentives. “East-Naman Vidyarthi IIMA student: “Indians general assault on the USA-for a diploma in medicine and engineering. The proportion of people for the conclusion of management is relatively less. If one considers, Harvard or Stanford, feewaivers get help. But like many Indians accept that? “He said.

Even if these programmes are run by universities abroad, experts are not sure whether all the legal aspects would be covered. Prof. Kiran Joshi SGF said: “In a country like the USA, how do you force a student to come, if all potential purchasers on their data for H1 visas?”

Ami Ravat, a British Chevening scholar agrees: “We are aware that some people are desperate, England or the USA. But there are also students who wish to explore, learn and still at work in India.

Adviser education Jagat Patel seconds this view. “A denial of fees sounds good, but there are many students, who have both money go to family farms and return.”

One option, future leaders propose, it would be the establishment of assistantships, with Prime Minister programs Masters Institute of India. “We have some of the best engineering and management schools. They already offer quality education, but if it is in relation to a paid internship or scholarships, it would be much help,” says Vidyarthi.

Though the study of the atmosphere and space is one of the oldest sciences, man has never ceased to be curious about stellar and galactic properties and activities. Spearheaded by the US and the USSR, astronomical research has always been an important area of interest worldwide.

Space science in India has been growing in leaps and bounds with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) focusing on moon research and India launching the AstroSat, a multi-wavelength astronomy satellite, next year. Samir Dhurde, Scientific Assistant, IUCAA, says, “The making of satellites for communication, mapping and education are all part of India’s space research programme. Recently, ISRO has also made plans for the lunar explorer, Chandrayaan .” The IT revolution has also played a role in augmenting the progress in space science.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai (SJIMR) 8 spot in the field of infrastructure (with a total score of 73.04) in the management of the Centre Cosmode Business World Top 100 schools list B of 2004 . The ranking is based on the classroom (which has a weighting of 20 points in the entire validation score out of 100) Youth Hostel (10 points), library (30), computers and teaching aids (30 points ) And qualitative assessment (10 points).

SJIMR earned 20.0 points for education, 10 points for youth hostel, library 7.04 points, 28 points for computers and teaching materials and 8.0 points in the qualitative assessment.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) is the spearhead of the grid Kerala education for the state of one of the best educational services test network on behalf of various educational applications and services. The Sun Center of Excellence in IIITM is devoted to Thiruvananthapuram-K for November 26 2003, the first centre of excellence in South Asia. The company has a declaration of intent signed with IIITM-K for the installation of systems Sun servers and software for education Kerala Grid project. The project aims to connect more than 100 colleges on a network backbone in the next 18 months.

The growth in the tourism industry generates foreign exchange to the country and provides employment opportunities for many, learns Rashmi Atal

The diversity of exotic cultures, mountains, mesmerising oceans, deserts charming, historic monuments, modern architecture - all this and many other factors can India, the ultimate destination.

But even if it is a treasure is still the country to use the potential of the tourism sector can be an essential contribution to reviving the economy. Times speaks education Rashmi Verma, IAS, others Director General, Ministry of Tourism, on initiatives to promote tourism in India, and modernization of the workforce for industry .

The Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the prospect of increased success for the country when it invests in education for claims of the knowledge economy.

Mr. Vajpayee said that in 20 years’ time almost half the population would be in their twenties, and in great demand, while most advanced countries today, given the ageing of staff.

Mr. Vajpayee spoke at the opening of the Indian School of Business in the southern city of Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh.

It was closely for the safety of his visit in the wake of a wave of attacks by Maoist rebels proscribed organisation, the People’s War Group.

Mr. Vajpayee the group did not mention names, but has appealed to young people to avoid violence and for peace and progress.