New Delhi: The Joint Admission Board (JAB) has taken the following decisions which have been implemented successfully in the Indian Institute of Technology – Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) 2012.

Aligarh: After being in the news for alleged gender bias, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has for the first time elected a woman to its influential teacher's association.

Agra: Even as trade unions the world over are celebrating May Day with rallies, holidays and discussions, questions are being asked about the role of labor outfits in the changed liberal and globalized scenario.

London: A comprehensive study by IT Recruitment Agency CV Screen has found that permanent IT salaries in the UK have risen by 2% over the last 12 months, with the average salary for an IT professional now 39,754.

Cincinnati: School administrators are facing a growing dilemma resulting from social networking that goes beyond preventing cyber-bullying among students. They’re also faced with balancing the rights of privacy and free speech of educators with what should be the appropriate behavior of teachers as role models.

Washington: A worker experiencing the stress of intense workdays might develop somatic symptoms, such as stomach ache or headache, which will eventually lead to taking leave of absence. But when the individual’s supervisor offers emotional and instrumental support, the employee is more likely to recover without needing to take that extra afternoon or day off.