Christian schools in India facing admissions pressures.New Delhi New Delhi (dĕl`ē), city (1991 pop. 294,149), capital of India and of Delhi state, N central India, on the right bank of the Yamuna River. (ENI)--A clash last September between the principal and the chairman of a prestigious church-run college in the Indian capital has highlighted criticism that some Christian educational institutions fail their own community by giving preference to non-Christian high achievers. "In the name of merit, some of our institutions do not give enough admission to our members especially from the weaker sections," said Mani Mani (mä`nē): see Manichaeism. Mani or Manes or Manichaeus (born April 14, 216, southern Babylonia—died 274?, Gundeshapur) Persian founder of Manichaeism. Jacob, general secretary of the All India All India is a phrase used to refer the all the states/regions of India together, esp. during the pre-independence days of India. During the period "All India" essentially included what is now as separate nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh. Association for Christian Higher Education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. , an ecumenical forum of 310 government-affiliated Christian colleges. Mr. Jacob's comments followed an argument between Anil Wilson, principal of St. Stephen's college in New Delhi, and the chairman of the college's governing council, Bishop Karam Masih of the Church of North India The Church of North India (CNI), the dominant Protestant denomination in northern India, is a united church established on 29 November 1970 by bringing together the main Protestant churches working in northern India. , which runs the institution. Mr. Wilson had threatened to resign, saying he has come under "sustained pressure" from Bishop Masih to agree to "unauthorized admissions" of students from Christian backgrounds rather than those justified on the basis of academic performance. 
<br> <br> Dear Sir/Madam,<br> with most gratecful and happiness,i write u this short letter of mine.my name is Mr. michael gyimah, i have completed aviation college,by offering hotel management course.i have completed.i want admission in ur istitution.i will be glad,if my petitions is granted.<br> Thank you. |
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