Inquiries by students at the enrollment and employment department at the Beijing-based University of International Business and Economics have shown that high schoolers are keeping up with current events and are likely to make far-sighted decisions in terms of their college major choice, said Xu Song, head of the department. … [Read more...] about China Focus: College major choices turning more interest-driven among Chinese youth
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College major choices turning more interest-driven among Chinese youth
"Growing up in an era of information explosion, students of this generation are more independent and willing to try new things as they have greater access to various information. They place greater emphasis on their personal interests and self-realization when deciding on a major," said Yue Long, professor of education at Shanghai Normal University. … [Read more...] about College major choices turning more interest-driven among Chinese youth
‘Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet’
"You have to give them full marks, because they stood by it despite many apprehensions. Normally everybody gets scared that this deal may be termed later as a scam and they may be hauled up by the investigation agencies after their retirement, or some other roving inquiry that may happen which may implicate them in the future. These people stood by it; we signed and executed the deal," he said. … [Read more...] about ‘Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet’
Disha Salian’s mother says she may not have died by suicide: ‘It could be an accident too’
A police official told PTI that the Malvani Police had registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in Disha’s case and are investigating the death. There are various reports appearing on social media, newspapers and TV channels about her death. The police are trying to get more information in the case and want to verify those reports, he said. The police have requested people to come forward if they have any information or evidence related to the case. … [Read more...] about Disha Salian’s mother says she may not have died by suicide: ‘It could be an accident too’
8 US troops missing in accident presumed deceased as rescue operation off California ends
"After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor," said I Marine Expeditionary Force in a press release, noting that officials determined that there was little probability of a successful rescue given the circumstances of the incident. … [Read more...] about 8 US troops missing in accident presumed deceased as rescue operation off California ends
