Category Archives: Learning Initiative

The 21st century skills which every student needs

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Andrea Witmer A famous journalist, Thomas Friedman, in his article for New York Times pointed out that globalization requires from a modern student to gain and develop those skills and knowledge that will lead to economic and … Continue reading →

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10 steps to make your Ph.D. experience easier

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Andrea Witmer What is PhD and why is it important? The full name of this academic level is Philosophy Doctor, which is not necessarily connected with philosophy as a subject because this name is just a historical … Continue reading →

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Guru Shishya Parampara: Lessons for Modern Education Systems

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

We in India often talk about Guru Shishya Parampara of ancient India. We often say that the system was better than today’s system.Our education system was somewhat different in ancient times. When world was establishing first universities our focus was … Continue reading →

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We are Marching towards Knowledge and Information Society through Online and Transnational Universities!!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Knowledge has no boundaries. These days world is fast marching towards Knowledge society and or information society. The 20th century’s unprecedented gains in advancing human development and eradicating poverty came largely from technological breakthroughs. As a logical progress, in 21st … Continue reading →