Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Allahabad University


Related Topics

In the News (Mon 16 Nov 09)

  
  Allahabad - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Allahabad (Hindi: इलाहाबाद, ilāhābād) is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Nehru family estate, called the Anand Bhavan, is now a museum.
Allahabad is well known for its sporting activities in the field of Cricket, Badminton, Tennis and Gymnastics.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Allahabad   (937 words)

  
  Allahabad University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allahabad University is an institution of higher learning located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
During the centenary celebrations, the demand for according the Central status to the University was made unanimously by the students, faculty and employees.
Allahabad University has a number of famous residential hostels that house students for the duration of their study.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allahabad_University   (2476 words)

  
 Allahabad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allahabad is the headquarters of the North Central Railways Zone, and is well connected by trains with all major cities, namely, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Jaipur.
Allahabad is governed by a number of bodies, the prime being the Allahabad Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation) and Allahabad development Authority, which is responsible for the master planning of the city.
Allahabad is the seat of the Allahabad High Court, the High Court of the state of Uttar Pradesh (along with a bench at Lucknow).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allahabad   (3427 words)

  
 Allahabad Trivani Ganga - Ganges
Allahabad is an extremely important and integral part of the Ganga Yamuna Doab, and its history is inherently tied with that of the Doab region, right from the inception of the town.
Acknowledging the strategic position of Allahabad in the Doaba or the "Hindostan" region at the confluence of its defining rivers which had immense navigational potentials, Akbar built a magnificent fort on the banks of the holy Sangam and re-christened the town as Illahabad in 1575.
In 1834, Allahabad became the seat of the Government of the Agra Province and a High Court was established.
www.liveindia.com /ganga/allahabad.html   (1695 words)

  
 Allahabad Tours, Allahabad Uttar Pradesh, Religious Tours in UP, High Court in Allahabad, Sacred Bath in Triveni Sangam ...
The most sacred spot in Allahabad is Triveni Sangam, the confluence of three of the holiest rivers of the Hindu mythology, the holy Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
Road: Allahabad is well connected by road to all the major cities and town of the state and buses ply regulalry to nearby towns of Varanasi, Kanpur and Lucknow.
Allahabad has hotels to suit most budgets and temperaments, with resonable options generally in the old Chowk area to the south, and the mid-range and luxurious ones in the Civil Lines.
www.indiantravelportal.com /uttar-pradesh/allahabad   (745 words)

  
 History of the University of Allahabad - Page 1 of 3.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Allahabad University has always occupied an esteemed place among the universities of India for over a century now.
In 1904 the Indian Universities Act was passed which limited the territorial jurisdiction of Allahabad University to the United Provinces of Agra and Awadh, the Central Provinces including Berar, Ajmer, Mewar and most of the states of Rajputana and Central Indian Agencies.
Between 1922-27 the University had its internal and external wings which were subsequently separated from the University to give the latter a purely unitary, and residential character.
www.allduniv.edu /about.htm   (347 words)

  
 ALLAHABAD TRAVEL AND HOTEL GUIDE :: Travel made Easy
Allahabad a highly religious place for Hindus and Muslims was established by King Akbar by the name of Illahabas, meaning house of Allah.
Allahabad was once called Oxford of east, due to the high standards of education in Allahabad University.
Allahabad Museum :- It is located near Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, the key attractions of the Allahabad Museum are the paintings of Nicholas Roerich, Rajasthani miniatures, terracotta figurines, coins and stone sculptures from the second century BC to modern times.
www.travelmadeeasy.in /allahabad.htm   (954 words)

  
 Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad - Places to Visit, Excursions, accessibility and stay options
Allahabad is the land of the holy sangam where religion, history and culture come together.
Allahabad is very conveniently connected to the rest of the country by comfortable and easy rail and road connections.
Allahabad, on National Highway 2 and 27, is connected to the rest of the country by good motorable all-weather roads.
www.travelmasti.com /domestic/uttarpradesh/allahabad.htm   (973 words)

  
 University of Allahabad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Allahabad University has always occupied an esteemed place among the universities of India for over a century now.
In 1904 the Indian Universities Act was passed which limited the territorial jurisdiction of Allahabad University to the United Provinces of Agra and Awadh, the Central Provinces including Berar, Ajmer, Mewar and most of the states of Rajputana and Central Indian Agencies.
Between 1922-27 the University had its internal and external wings which were subsequently separated from the University to give the latter a purely unitary, and residential character.
www.studylink.com /mba/display/provider/provider-info.html?pid=pid-mm-01-alluni   (958 words)

  
 Allahabad, Information about Allahabad, Allahabad Tourism
Allahabad was known as Prayag and renamed as Allahabad by Akbar in 1583.
Allahabad is a quiet and peaceful city and the site of Allahabad University, one of the great Universities of India.
Allahabad is situated on the main broad gauge route from Delhi to Kolkata.
www.indovacations.net /english/Allahabad.htm   (1333 words)

  
 Journal: Caste and Campus: India's Ivy Is Overwhelmed
Allahabad's decline, while an extreme case, is sadly symptomatic of a university system overstuffed with students and undernourished with resources.
In the past, the university system's problems were usually relegated to the dry reports of obscure committees, but now one horrific incident has drawn India's attention.
Allahabad is in Uttar Pradesh, a state where lower caste politicians have come to wield great power.
pages.nyu.edu /~fmh1/classes/sociology_of_higher_ed/caste.HTM   (977 words)

  
 Allahabad Tour
In the early 20th century, Allahabad University was the foremost center of learning in the country.
Allahabad, today is an important city where history, culture and religion create a confluence much like the sacred rivers that caress this God-graced land.
Allahabad, on National Highways 2 and 27, is connected to all parts of the country by good roads.
www.indian-holiday-packages.com /allahabad.html   (848 words)

  
 2nd International Conference on Cognitive Science   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Rao is associated with several universities in USA, including Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and California Institute for Human Science.
Allahabad is among the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad stands at the confluence of two of India’s holiest rivers, the Ganga and the Yamuna.
www.cbcsau.org.in /conference.htm   (819 words)

  
 Allahabad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Allahabad (Hindi: इलाहाबाद; Urdu: الاهاباد Ilāhābād) is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad is served by the Bamrauli airport (airport code IXD) and is linked to Delhi and Kolkata by Air Sahara.
Allahabad is the seat of the Allahabad High Court, the High Court of the state of Uttar Pradesh (along with a bench at Lucknow).
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http://articles.gourt.com/%22http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DAllahabad   (2644 words)

  
 Allahabad - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Allahābād, University of, coeducational government-supported institution of higher learning in Allahābād, India.
Located at the confluence of the Yamuna and Ganges rivers, it is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
Allahabad (Hindi: इलाहाबाद; Urdu: الاهاباد Ilāhābād) is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
encarta.msn.com /Allahabad.html   (161 words)

  
 Allahabad University - Allahabad University India - University of Allahabad
Allahabad University is considered among the prestigious universities in India.
The University of Allahabad that is popularly called Allahabad University was only the 4th modern University established in India.
Allahabad University began as an affiliating and examining body for graduate and Post-graduate degrees with a classical orientation in different branches of learning.
www.bharatonline.com /uttar-pradesh/travel/allahabad/allahabad-university.html   (414 words)

  
 Allahabad Travel Guide,Sangam In Allahabad UP,Maha Kumbh Mela In Allahabad India
Allahabad is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in Uttar Pradesh also a famous site for Maha Kumbh Mela.
Allahabad is also the site for the mammoth Maha Kumbh Mela that is held every 12 years, and draws over 2 million people, both from India and abroad.
Allahabad is also famous for its guavas, and for its university, which is also called ‘the Oxford of the East’.
www.indiasite.com /uttarpradesh/allahabad.html   (430 words)

  
 1256_ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY
After the passing of the Indian Universities Act VIIl of 1904, the new territorial limits of Allahabad University were specified; it was meant to serve an area of 4,52,830 Sqr miles and a population of about 9 crores.
Soon after, a new building for the University was proposed and on January 17th, 1910 the foundations of the present, University Senate Hall, and the adjoining two stone buildings were laid by the then Chancellor Sir John Hewett.
As scholars, teachers scientists, artists, literateurs, jurists, diplomats, soldiers, sportsmen, administrators, industrialists, politicians and dedicated social workers, the alumni of the University have carried the name and the glorious traditions of their alma mater to the far corners of the country and the world.
www.geocities.com /stamparchive/Edin/EDIN_1256_ALLAHABAD_UNIVERSITY.htm   (494 words)

  
 Allahabad Travel, Allahabad Travel Guide, Allahabad City Guide, Triveni Sangam Allahabad
Allahabad or Prayag as it was once called, has been a Hindu pilgrimage city for thousands of years.
Feel like a teenager at the sprawling Allahabad University campus, with the students running for their next class amidst pillars that mark Victorian and Islamic architectural styles.
Besides Allahabad is located on NH 2 and 27, both are in good condition and connects Sangam to all major destinations of the state.
www.shubhyatra.com /uttar-pradesh/allahabad.html   (1352 words)

  
 Defining moment
In that case, the Supreme Court held that the AMU was established by a statute, that is, the 1920 Act as passed by the Central legislature, and not by Muslims.
The conversion of that college into a university was, however, not effected by the Muslim minority; it took place by virtue of the 1920 Act, the court said.
But if they had brought into existence a university on their own, the degrees of that university were not bound to be recognised by government...
www.flonnet.com /fl2222/stories/20051104003511900.htm   (1519 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Joshi represents Allahabad in the Lok Sabha and the grant of central status to the university — once described as the “Oxford of the East” but now gone to seed — could have resurrected its standing.
Allahabad is regarded as the political nerve-centre of Uttar Pradesh and its academic community, including students, has always been an opinion-shaper.
Congress leader Arjun Singh said: “The minister’s decision to introduce the bill proves the point that the end may be positive and desirable but the means are questionable and the outcome negative.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040205/asp/nation/story_2862162.asp   (643 words)

  
 Allahabad’s chemistry goes wrong for this physicist - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As a physics lecturer at Allahabad University (AU), Murli Manohar Joshi might never have imagined that the university would be his nemesis.
Allahabad, with its five assembly segments Meja, Karchhana, Bara, Allahabad North and Allahabad South is often labelled north India’s most politically conscious city.
Allahabad then is poised for an interesting triangular fight between Joshi, Singh and Malviya.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/may022004/iv10.asp   (1003 words)

  
 All about Allahabad Mathematical Society
He succeeded in building at Allahabad a strong School of Research on Summability theory, which flourished and developed considerably during his life time and which is very appropriately associated with his name.
He was convinced that the universities were the fountainheads of higher learning and research and that they should never be allowed to starve in respect of facilities.
He retired from the active service of the University of Allahabad on the 11th of January 1961, after rendering to the university, for over 36 years, a service of rare distinction of which any mar can justly be proud.
www.amsallahabad.org /bnprasad.html   (3957 words)

  
 Life in words - Rohit Tripathi: Allahabad - A City of Culture
Allahabad is the one of the largest cities of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad is one of the holiest cities of India.
Allahabad university was established on 18 september 1887.
rohittripathi.blogspot.com /2007/05/allahabad-city-of-culture.html   (652 words)

  
 Tehelka - The People's Paper
The humble university professor moved on to become a Cabinet minister and an important BJP ideologue.
But a walk through the town and university campus and a little chat with his old colleagues, students and city’s citizens reveals a different side of the story.
And eventually he wants to be the head of this privatised university,” says a senior professor, who doesn’t want to be named for the fear of inviting the minister’s wrath.
www.tehelka.com /story_main.asp?filename=ts032004minister.asp   (685 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
The University of allahabad is the fourth modern University established in India on 23 September 1887.
It was during the centenary celebrations of the University that the demand for "Central status" to the University was made unanimously by the students, faculty, and employees.
In December 2004, a Bill was introduced in Parliament proposing to recognise the University of Allahabad as an 'Institution of National Importance' to restore the Central character of the University.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Allahabad_University   (2732 words)

  
 Election 2004 - HindustanTimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
However, Joshi is likely to face the ire of the teaching community of Allahabad University over the failure to secure central status for the institution with which the HRD minister had been associated for nearly four decades as a professor of Physics.
While Joshi has sought to shift the blame on opposition Congress and SP for the defeat of the Allahabad University bill, 2004, his political adversaries have accused him of taking the issue lightly by not mobilising the NDA MPs in the upper house to be present there during introduction of the bill.
The debate on the fate of the associated colleges and absence of central university status to Allahabad University and the opposition's onslaught to keep the issue on the boil apart from hectic electioneering by the SP nominee in rural areas has forced the HRD minister to change his campaign strategy.
www.hindustantimes.com /2005/May/17/6996_702561,0016005500000004.htm   (594 words)

  
 Allahabad travel guide - Wikitravel
Allahabad is one of the holiest city of India situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad, today is an important city where history, culture and religion create a confluence … much like the sacred rivers that caress this God-graced land.
Allahabad is situated on the trunk train route from New Delhi to Kolkata and from Mumbai to Kolkata albeit a small diversion, so it is well-connected by trains.
wikitravel.org /en/Allahabad   (960 words)

  
 Chowk: Memoirs: The Allahabad I Knew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A.N. Jha was a scholar and the warden of Muir Hostel at Allahabad University, which was renamed for him once he passed away.
Allahabad used to be full of young women and girls on scooters and mopeds, even cars.
In the middle of this horror, entangled within the haphazard, unconscionable construction and the palpable sense of violence and danger in the air, Allahabad is dying.
www.chowk.com /show_article.cgi?aid=00004269&channel=leafyglade%20inn   (1990 words)

  
 FishResearch.org Scientist Specification Form
I was engaged from 1993 to 1997 in postdoctoral research conducted by the Aquaculture Unit of Zoology Dept., Delhi University, India on “Fish Culture and Fish Nutrition.” At present, I am teaching Zoology in a reputed educational institute in Delhi, India since 1998,as visiting lecturer.
University of Allahabad 1992 Awarded on thesis entitled" Population Distribution and Pathology of Fishes at High Altitude and Gangetic Plains” M.
University of Allahabad 1 9 8 3 Zoology BotanyChemistry 53.60% Second Intermediate Mary Wanamaker Girls Intercollege,, Allahabad Board of Secondary Education 1981 BiologyPhysicsChemistryHindiEnglish 56% Second HighSchool Mary Wanamaker Girls Intercollege,, Allahabad Board of Secondary Education 1979 HindiEnglishMathsBiologyScience 66% First Distinctionin English& Biology B.
www.fishresearch.org /Scientist.asp?sid=62   (1200 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.