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Learning about the roots of life Needed: at least 1, 500 universities Expansion of opportunities in higher education crucial, feels NKC 
Get hands-on training before joining the industryTVS engineers and professors from IIT-M have joined hands to establish a Finishing School in Madurai aimed at equipping the engineering students with the skills required for the industry. EXPERTS TALK What it takes to be an entrepreneur Four entrepreneurs came together under a single roof to share their success stories, writes Amutha Kannan STP helps shape careers Students from SC, ST, BC and minority communities have gained from the initiative launched by the government Be prepared to get your GD right Group discussion is all about communicating with a group of people MBBS, BDS entrance to be held on May 25 Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, has invited applications for a national-level entrance examination to be held on May 25 for admission to its MBBS and BDS courses.Those who have passed the higher secondary, Plus-Two or any ... GUIDANCE PLUS 
Technical writing: what is special about it?Technical writing, as a career option, has gained ground over the years. It calls for a unique blend of skills involving writing ability with a strong technical angle. We explore different aspects of technical writing in detail in this new series. The unbeaten glory of silk Many takers for speech therapy courses Speech language pathologists are sought-after by many hospitals. What does it take to be one? CET coaching to go live Plans to extend it to taluks from next year Test tracker The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indira Gandhi National Open University have invited applications for the national-level Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2008) for admission to the three-year B.Sc. ... Needed: at least 1, 500 universities Expansion of opportunities in higher education crucial, feels NKC Share your views The spate of suicides among the student community these days is alarming. Reasons in most of the cases are similar and obvious. The pressure to perform, the fear of failure, too many expectations from different corners colliding with as ... 
Conference on globalisationThe Department of Commerce of Sourashtra College organised a one-day national conference on ‘Globalisation: prospects and problems’ recently.In his inaugural address, the college secretary, S.V.S. Shivnath, said that ... MKU offers M.Sc. in e-Media Communications CAMPUS JOTTINGS Diploma in financial services Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. N. Linga Murthy inaugurated the one year diploma in financial services course on Friday. Speaking on the occasion Prof. Murthy said that the diploma has been designed by the APSCHE in consultation with ... BHU entrance exam Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varnasi-221 005, has invited applications for an entrance test for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including some professional programmes. Undergraduate courses include B.Sc. ... CAREER GUIDE 
Higher studies in geographyThere are several specialisations at the postgraduate level in geography that can open up a wide range of career avenues such as town planning, remote sensing, and cartography, to mention a few. Training in languages Globe-In, an institute for the promotion of foreign and Indian languages, will offer quality education and training in languages and communication skills. The language institute will offer courses at the PSG College of Arts and Science ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS Samanvaya-08 organised Samanvaya – 2008, a two-day training programme for imparting communication skills, aspects of group discussions and the qualities required to fair better in interviews was launched for Osmania University pre-final year students and MCA ... 
Campus ConnectAn intercollegiate literary feast, ORACLE 2008, was organised by the Department of English of Fatima College. D.E. Benet of Department of English, National College, Tiruchi, who was the chief guest, gave an overall view of ... Hospitality industry welcomes rural students It was at a hotel in Tirunelveli that we met this young girl from an orphanage. Having completed her hotel management diploma she was working in the hotel. Though on probation, she liked her job of serving guests at the restaurant and at the same ... DIL SE Giving women their due SRR and CVR Government College: It is wonderful to celebrate important days signifying development of a section of society or some memorable occasion. These celebrations mark a festive atmosphere among people coming ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS NAAC visit may be postponed Andhra University which is working overtime to receive the Peer Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation (NAAC) and secure a better grading this time, can have a respite as the Peer Committee is likely to postpone its visit by a few ... PG diploma in management JSS Mahavidyapeeta, Mysore, has introduced a two-year full-time post-graduate diploma in management (PGDM) owing to demand for courses in management education.The JSS Centre for Management Studies (JSSCMS), which runs management ... Entrance test on May 18 for MCA in NITs Doing the Master of Computer Application (MCA) course at prestigious institutes such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) provide an opportunity to imbibe the academic excellence promoted by them. The 20 NITs are institutes ... 
Need for management education stressedThe students association of G.R. Govindarajulu School of Applied Computer Technology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, conducted an inter-collegiate IT meet, “Cybersprint ’08.” Satheesh Kumar, Manager, Testing Services, ... Bringing to fruition a practical idea Asia Finals of the Global Social Venture Competition organised at Indian School of Business Take that How about writing about your classroom and your backyard that is your college campus? Heart-rending (heart-warming too) experiences that move you. Here’s the chance to become the reporter of your temple of education and set the ... STATE OF EDUCATION 
WorkshopThe information world is now driven by three different but closely related movements – open standards, open access and open source. Open standards are seen as the glue that bind data and information on different platforms and networks ... Q & A 
Bag a diploma in gene cloningI am pursuing B.Sc. In your columns you have suggested that students of Commerce, Management and even Engineering study add-on programmes and get the benefits. In a similar fashion are there any courses for Science ... Click, learn and pass the exam Online coaching goes interactive, and students are benefiting from it. Workshop The Window, a centre for training students in self-development and communication skills, will organise a one-day workshop on interview preparation March 23. It will help participants gain confidence to face interviews. Registration ... UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP 
Thai delegation visits University of HyderabadThe Mahasarakham University(MSU) delegation from Thailand comprising of Dr. Sujin Butdisuwan, Dean, Faculty of Informatics, MSU, Dr. E. Rama Reddy, Visiting Professor, MSU along with 12 other faculty members visited University of Hyderabad (UoH) ... STATE OF EDUCATION 
MoU signedKarnataka University, Dharwad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, for enabling candidates to take up research work abroad. The college will accept as senior members of the ... A return to academics More working professionals seem to be interested in taking academic courses to reshape their careers Lessons from the TV WASSUP Applications for JEE 2008 for admission to B. Sc hospitality wassup The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Indira Gandhi National Open University have invited applications for the national-level Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2008) for admission to the three-year B.Sc. ... STATE OF EDUCATION 
NSS winnersKuvempu University has bagged as many as six prizes in appreciation of the performance of its colleges in the activities of the National Service Scheme (NSS) for 2006-2007. The winners received the prizes at the hands of the Governor ... ICFAI offers two new courses The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura, has launched the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Risk & Insurance Manager (C-RIM) programmes. The CPA is a postgraduate programme which ... 100 per cent placement The Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, has had 100 per cent placements and an overall average salary for the PGDBM programme reaching Rs. 9.56 lakhs per annum, according to a press release. “This was the first time IMT ... RIGHT TURN Enhance your power of concentration Take on students' test of nerves Campus capsule The Italian University Luiss Guido Carli, Rome, is offering 10 scholarships for Indian students to join its Master of Science course in General Management, a two-year course starting from September 2008. Any student holding a graduate degree ... A peep into the world of science The science exhibition on wheels put on show the immense possibilities for students who do not want to jump on the engineering bandwagon. Need for more varsities stressed When Rakesh Sharma was in space the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had asked him how he felt, and the answer was “Saare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Hamara” -- such patriotism has to be inculcated among students. This was one of the ... Net or classroom? Some say online learning is great, others don’t think so OHIO varsity-Christ College MBA NIMCET on May 18 Doing the Master of Computer Application (MCA) course at prestigious institutes, such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), provide an opportunity to imbibe the academic excellence promoted by them. The 20 NITs are institutes of ... Seminar on software engineering Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Tandalam, near Chennai, organised a seminar on software engineering on February 27. Dr. C.R. Muthukrishnan, consulting advisor, Tata Consulting Services, who was the adjunct faculty for the computer ... QUERY CUE MBA Banking in distance mode Get a low-down on Careers & Courses YOUR VOICE When wrong is right Peer pressure, propaganda, deception… youth have to be wary of many dangers 
Q & AI am doing B.Sc. Physics. I would like do to postgraduation in photonics and optics. Please let me know the career prospects. Photonics (a sub-discipline of physics) is the science of generating, detecting and controlling ... ‘English proficiency, relevant skills must’ Let’s get QUIZical 1. What’s the common name for the medical term ‘epistaxis’?2. Which European country’s currency was ‘Tolar’ before it adopted the Euro?3. Usually which two colours are used in a flag used in ... Engineering colleges sign pact with Sydney varsity Communication course for lawyers In a profession where one has to tackle everything written or spoken, honed communication skills come in handy. Rainmaker, a training and recruitment solutions provider, has designed a communication skills training for lawyers. Professional ... Short Takes The campus networking site for college communities, www.minglebox.com, now provides access to sample papers of core, electives and language subjects. It also features articles on tips on taking exams, ... DIL SE 
For a healthy IndiaAndhra Medical College: The thick blanket of fog obscured the visibility in the appallingly silent reading room that frosty winter morning. Buried in a heap of books, to grapple with internal exams, I could not make out the person ... Celebrating women’s writing Chasing dreams St. Mary’s College of Engineering and Technology: Incomplete! That’s what all feel when they lose in their career, love and mainly life. The emptiness of being no one in this complicated and winner’s ... Software professionals, but still at college These college students are yet to graduate, but they have already floated a software company. Tie-up to improve health care in India To bridge the skill gap The Kerala State IT Mission has changed tracks as the NASSCOM Assessment of Competence test has failed to take off. It is now planning a series of tests to identify the skill gaps of aspirants for IT jobs in the State and help address these. Australia attracts many Indian students CIFNET entrance on June 8 The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on June 8 at Kochi for admission to its Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) course. The ... Many takers for speech therapy courses Speech language pathologists are sought-after by many hospitals. What does it take to be one? Pursue higher education in U.K. with a scholarship |
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