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The never-ending craze
A strong foundation in core engineering is essential to make the best use of Information Technology. It is equally essential to prepare for the changes that lie ahead in the economy.


New strategies to improve Plus-Two results
The drop in pass percentage in Plus-Two examinations, mainly due to one-subject failures in Madurai and Tiruchi regions has made Education officials and school headmasters come out with methods aimed at improving the record next year.
What it takes to be an airhostess

Bridging the communication gap
"Do you take people's opinion before doing anything? There is a misunderstanding between you and one of your colleagues in the office, would you sit down and sort it out with the person concerned?" These were some of the questions that ...
Demand for IBM Mainframe professionals
The need for IBM Mainframe Technology is high, according to chairman and chief executive officer of Maples ESM Technologies N. Ram Subramani. According to him, nearly 90 per cent of the world's top 25 retail companies use it extensively. In ...
Maths gets a makeover
A researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has uncovered mathematics embedded in the designs of various aspects of native and contemporary culture, from traditional beadwork and basket weaving to modern hairstyles and music. Using the ...
Spiritual meditation programme
A six-day programme on spiritual meditation was organised by Chidambaram Pillai College for Women on June 16. The chief guest and organiser of the event, V. Subhashree, said the programme would help the youth overcome problems such as fear, ...
Striking a different path
Research in niche areas connected with the environment makes this institute stand out.
A history of Vivekananda College
Ever since its inauguration in 1946 by Swami Kailasananda, the then president of Sri Ramakrishna Math in Chennai, Vivekananda College has been on a steady growth path. The college has as its core values the religious-spiritual teachings of ...
Q & A
What are the new courses in engineering and technology and related fields for the coming academic year in Tamil Nadu? Anna university - College of Engineering, Guindy, has introduced two new courses: 1. Material Science & Engineering ...
A language lab of your own
Cambridge University Press has brought out a set of learner-friendly materials that aims at helping young learners master the English language. Puja S. Navin
Swimming along without help
Very little is being offered to the gifted. A cynic once said that our universities are something like the Procrustes' bed. In Greek mythology, Procrustes made a `one-size-fits-all' bed for his guests. As soon as a guest lay down, Procrustes ...
How do you select your MBA specialisation?
A postgraduate degree in management is considered a prestigious one and it opens up various career opportunities that are satisfying both in terms of remuneration as well as professional livelihood. The postgraduate degree also offers better ...
GUIDANCE PLUS
Handling gifted children
Our society generally does not make a special effort to encourage gifted children. A new series on guiding parents of gifted children on how to nurture their abilities and talents.
Campus Connect
A three-day trainer-trainee workshop on personality development was organised by the Department of Management Studies, Fatima College, from June 15. Sr. Ignatius Mary, Principal, stressed the importance of personality traits for their ...
Courses in supply chain management
With the advent of globalisation and foreign direct investments, the competition among industries has gone up. Supply chain management is crucial when it comes to manufacturing and supply of various goods on time. According to T.N. Srinivasan, ...
All about Caledonian University
Four youngsters, all of whom studied in Scotland have set up a consultancy firm — Clyde and Lothian — for students who wish to go to Caledonian University in Glasgow in Scotland. The cost of education is less as most postgraduate ...
A rewarding career as a physiotherapist
Physiotherapy is increasingly seen as covering several branches of medicine apart from orthopaedic treatment. Be it sports, health or fitness, physiotherapists play a key role, and the demand for qualified professionals is on the rise.
MAHE tie-up for dual course
Aspiring software students can now juggle with more than one course as the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has tied up with Technical University, Eindhoven, Netherlands, for a dual course. The tie-up would allow students to obtain a ...



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