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An education chain, the Indira Group of Institutes, has launched a PG diploma programme in international business. Styled as 'Post graduate Diploma in Management-International Business the new management programme would be run by the Indira Group though its subsidiary, Indira Global Business School.

 While the HRD Ministry has made up its mind to replace the central regulatory agencies with an apex body committee to oversee the functioning of higher education system in the country, academicians seem to be divided over the issue. While some have hailed the move as a welcome course correction long overdue, others have questioned the logic behind such a measure.

 Tamil Nadu higher education minister Dr K Ponmudy announced status quo in the fees structure for engineering courses in the state in the year 2009-10. The colleges will charge Rs 32,500 for seats from government quota and for management quota, the amount will be Rs 65,500.