Allama Muhmmad Iqbal Words, without power, is mere philosophy.
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Reading: the essence of intellect Human intellect and wisdom has always been considered as the byproduct of exposure to the world, for which, reading is perhaps the best source. Generally perceived to be a religion of logic and rationality, Islam terms it obligatory for its followers to equip themselves with all type of education. In […]
Scholarships up for grabs at science competition Among the agencies that will provide scholarship funding to deserving students is the Office of Naval Researh (ONR), which provides $8,000 Tuition Scholarship Awards to the top 17 finishers, as well as three awards of $4,000 each to participants with original research in such critical, naval-relevant scientific areas as […]
Certain circles believe militancy is being brought under control, as the security forces are making claims that the battle against extremists is meeting with success, in Northwestern areas, bordering with Afghanistan. However, the ground situation is not looked like and false sense of security should give way to a pragmatic outlook. The coordinated attacks on […]
A new study finds that kids not only love robots, but also that robots benefit kids in the classroom. The implications of this “benefit,” however, might not seem so benign on closer examination. The study, “Robots @ School,” was implemented by Latitude, an international research consultancy, in association with the LEGO Learning Institute and Project Synthesis, an Australia-based idea […]
One of the big reasons that in-classroom robots promote learning and creativity is because children, according to the study, see technology as fundamentally “human.” In their answers, children describe their robot as reassuring and supportive – a version 2.0 of a parent or friend – offering up endless patience, encouragement and self-direction. Moreover, most kids […]
The deeper implication of the study, however, is that, psychologically, kids are very receptive to a future where robots are an integral part of their lives. As robust robotics classes, after-school robotics programs, and robotics competitions bring robots into everyday reality, we might want to ask: will robots in the classroom and as “study companions” in the […]
Punjab Assembly moved to ban cell phones on campus Lahore: (Wednesday, January 04, 2012) The Punjab Assembly (PA) today unanimously passed a resolution banning use of cell phones in schools and colleges. The resolution, moved by Raheela Khadim Hussain, a PML-N MPA from Lahore, was passed without any debate. Observing a private members day, most […]
Continuing their policy to facilitate consumers and help out educations institutes, Google has launched a new service for educational institutes. The internet giant wants to avoid concerns about contents their video website, YouTube, and has come to the aid of schools to prevent students accessing prohibited content. As a result they have created a YouTube […]
Google wants to avoid concerns about the contents on their website, YouTube. The company has been preventing school students from accessing the questionable material with account holder-access only but still there are objection raised on the limited access. They are on the verge of launching a school-level YouTube extension, YouTube EDU, that will solely cater […]
Pakistan was created as a fatherland for Muslims of subcontinent with a vision of a moderate state where minorities would have access to full rights as well. Minorities including Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and Sikhs although are enjoying the freedom they were promised in beloved country of ours but have we actually accepted them mentally? Answer […]
