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Examinations, the digital way
Can online exams and digital marksheets solve the problem of question paper leakage and fake marksheets?
When every seat has a ‘value’
Authorities trying to end the practice of PG top-rankers blocking prime seats for monetary benefits
Economics is the buzzword in corporate careers


CAMPUS CONNECT
Workshop focuses on recent trends in cancer treatment
PSG College of Nursing organised a workshop on Current Trends in Oncology Nursing. Participants got to know about the recent advances in diagnosis of cancer, advancement in treatment modalities and stem cell therapy. UG, PG students, nurses, ...
Learn through your handsets
IGNOU is exploring the concept of M-education (mobile education) and the university authorities had already initiated talks with service providers to deliver educational content through mobile phones, writes G. KRISHNA KUMAR
“Knowledge, hard work key factors for growth”
The ninth annual sports meet of Pandian Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College was declared open at Arasanoor by G. Viswalingam, Physical Director, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi. He also took salute at a ...
Thrust on innovation in biotechnology
UNESCO Regional Centre for Biotechnology Training and Education is coming up at Faridabad in the National Capital Region.
Freshers can breathe easy
From the new academic year, the UGC will monitor the anti-ragging measures initiated by universities
M.Tech. nano medical sciences
The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, has invited applications for admission to M.Tech. nano medical sciences for the academic year 2009. Total seats: 20.Meritorious M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Pharm., M.B.B.S. or BDS degree holders ...
New teaching methodologies highlighted
The Paavai College of Education, Namakkal, organised a seminar on Educational Research recently. Deputy Director, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Chennai, S. Kishore inaugurated the seminar and spoke on new teaching methodologies and use ...
Know where to look for a job

Campus Connect
The importance of computational technology, its applications and the contribution the young engineers could make in this field were highlighted by K. Ganesan, Vice-President (Human Resources), Tata Consultancy Services, while inaugurating a ...
Engineering positive social impact
Engineers for Social Impact, a fellowship programme founded by social entrepreneur Nitin Rao, has generated considerable interest among students.

YOUNG ACHIEVERS
A case of genuine interest
RGUHS top-ranker details her strategy
The business of entertainment
How relevant are management principles to the film industry? This elective from IIM Ahmedabad shows it all.
Technical meet
Angel College of Engineering and Technology, Tirupur, organised an inter-college technical meet on its premises recently. Students from various districts took part in the poster, technical paper and speech browses competitions conducted as part ...
Subba Row memorial lecture
Shiv K Sarin, Director, Department of Gastroenterology G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi has said that obese people are more prone to liver cancer and thus heart diseases. He was delivering the Dr. Yellapragada Subba Row Memorial Lecture-2009 ...
Thermal resistant paint to cut evaporation in tankers
Four students of P.S.N.A. College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, have developed a thermal resist coating paint to scale down rate of fuel evaporation in tankers that transport petroleum products.S. Karthikeyan, R. Nishanth, G. ...
Fulbright-Nehru fellowships now open to professionals
The U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin announced at a recent press conference in Chennai the launch of the 2010 Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship Competition, which will provide Indian scholars opportunities to study, teach, research and gain ...
Ask Educationplus
Students who have completed their 12th Standard or Pre-University Course examinations stand at the brink of their careers. The month ahead is dotted with numerous entrance examinations and multiple admission procedures . For those who choose ...

YOUNG ACHIEVER
Living out a dream
For the two lakh-odd students who write the Common Admission Test every year, pursuing an MBA from Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore is a dream. Having completed two very exciting years of my career living out that dream, I can ...
An opportunity to showcase skills
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram, organised the national festival of science and engineering schools recently. The objective of the event was to provide an opportunity ...
Law admissions open
Applications are being invited for admission to five-year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons.), Ph.D. & LL.D. Programmes – 2009- 2010 of Andhra Pradesh University of Law. For BA. LL.B. (Hons) course, Intermediate passed students with 45 ...
Select the right university

Prove your English
TOEFL evaluates and certifies the English language proficiency of people whose native language is not English
IPR course for women
The training is aimed at having a pool of resources trained in scientific and technical aspects of intellectual property rights.
Coming Up
• The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) invites applications for an entrance test to be held on June 19 for admission to Ph.D. in dairying. Last date: May 18. (


Prize for poster presentation
S. Karthiga Devi, second year M. Sc. Bioinformatics student of Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, has been awarded the second prize for poster presentation.ConferenceThe poster she presented ...

Course on Commodity Markets
Since the establishment of the three National Commodity Exchanges in 2003, the commodity futures market has witnessed phenomenal growth with traded volumes crossing Rs. 40,000 billion in 2007-08. This has translated into increased opportunities ...
Need to standardise social work practices
Strengthening social science disciplines is necessary for turning out social workers who are well equipped to deal with issues professionally.
Indology: for a classical experience
This field has evolved from a mere study of Indian history, and it today encompasses economics and sociology also
Nano Mission grant for SASTRA University
The Nano Mission council of the Central government has provided financial support to the postgraduate programme in Medical Nanotechnology offered by the Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University. The ...
Sanctioned
The Nano Mission council of the Central government has provided financial support to the postgraduate programme in Medical Nanotechnology offered by the Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University. The ...
Pharma industry untouched by recession
Even as the meltdown has affected many sectors, pharma industry continues to surge ahead leaving a wide choice for pharmacy students, writes SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE
Beyond engineering and medicine
This is the time when parents of Plus-Two students are more worried, anxious and confused than their wards. Students have to decide their future profession! At the outset, one should determine the real inclination towards a particular ...
Engineering a positive impact
Engineers for Social Impact, a fellowship programme founded by social entrepreneur Nitin Rao, has generated considerable interest among students

GUIDANCE PLUS
The challenge of speaking and writing
The tasks involved in the Speaking and Writing sections of TOEFL and what they test. Also get to know about the preparation material and registration procedures.
Selected for internship abroad
G. Vivek, first year Master’s student in Horticulture of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, has been selected for internship by the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology, National Parks Board, Singapore.According to R. ...
Rosy scenario predicted for aviation sector
Indian Aviation Industry which experienced steep growth during the previous five years, but decelerated with matching pace recently due to the global recession, may still be restored to its original buoyancy once the economy recovers. This was ...
TEST TRACKER

For the sake of inclusive research
Fulbright-Nehru fellowships now open to professionals

TEST TRACKER
National Eligibility Test
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will hold the next National Eligibility Test (NET) for arts and humanities subjects on June 28. The test determines the eligibility for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and ...
PG diploma course
Consortium Clinical Research Private Limited, Coimbatore, will offer a six-week post-graduate diploma course in ‘Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Affairs and Bio-statistics’. According to a release, the course will be ...

Q & A
Pursuing a dietician course
I am pursuing B.Sc (Home Science) second year. I would like to know about the universities and institutes in South India that offer dietician course at the post-graduation level and the eligibility criteria to join them. What are the advantages ...
Sterling Group keen on ties with Indian varsities


UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP
‘Combating poverty key to world peace’
Speakers at a seminar on ‘Terrorism, Law and Society’ held for two days in the Department of Law in Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Anantapur, last week felt that economic, social and cultural development in society is possible ...
Beyond engg., medicine
A list of alternative courses and the universities and institutes that offer them
COMING UP
• The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) invites applications for an entrance test to be held on June 19 for admission to Ph.D. in dairying. Last date: May 18. ( www.ndri.res.in).• ...
College students design all-terrain vehicle


Animation -- serious career option
My brother wants to make his career in the field of animation. So, please tell me which group he should take at Intermediate level. Tell me about the institutes offering courses in animation? Jithin Reddy Galipuri ...

The new buzzword is...
Growth in finance, banking, insurance and allied sectors has created a demand for graduates in economics

COURSE CLOSE-UP
Technology managers for financial sector
At a time when technology is the buzzword for most sectors, a course that aims at creating technology managers for banking and finance industries and software companies developing solutions for banking, financial services and insurance sectors ...

WASSUP
NET on June 28
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will hold the next National Eligibility Test (NET) for arts and humanities subjects on June 28. The test determines the eligibility for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and ...

Every one of us is a salesman
Augustine Mandino, author of ‘The Greatest Salesman Of The World’ was the president of ‘Success Unlimited’ magazine. His best-selling inspirational book has sold over 50 million copies and has been translated into 25 ...


DIFFERENT STROKES
It’s a fair deal, at last
Students breathe easy as the PG admissions get streamlined

TALKING POINT
Difference between ‘simple’ and ‘difficult’
A long time ago, I had a memorable conversation with my sister. She was telling me about her school experiences. When talking about her studies, she described one particular subject as ‘difficult.’ Now, we classify some things as ...
Campus Capsule
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (autonomous), Bangalore, offers dual qualification programmes — Master of Commerce plus Post-Graduate Programme in Management and Master in International Business plus Post-Gradate Programme in ...

TECHTALK
‘Graphic novels’ are here to stay
They are like a movie’s screenplay with the right kind of shot sequences and powerful dialogues. Don’t confuse them with comics as ‘Graphic Novels’ have carved a niche of their own.If you thought that these novels ...
Go the extra mile and succeed
While doing MBA, get your priorities right and discover yourself
Eplus Club schedule
Theme: - Professional life. That’s what we are all preparing for aren’t we? At this stage of our lives, all of us get concerned about various factors while standing on the threshold of this transition. This week, ...
Better planning vital
With only a few weeks left for the Common Entrance Test, students are trying to squeeze in as much hard work as possible. Meanwhile, several national-level entrance examinations are underway. Students, who wrote in over the last week, asked
TEST TRACK
The University Grants Commission (UGC) will hold the next National Eligibility Test (NET) for arts and humanities subjects on June 28. The test determines the eligibility for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility ...

This humanoid can dance!
Four robotics enthusiasts from BITS Pilani design humanoid named AcYut II

IIITM courses
The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IIITM), Gwalior, has invited applications for admission to the following programmes. •M.Tech. (full-time)Bachelor degree holders in computer science and ...

M.Tech programmes
The National Institutes of Technology (NIT) have invited applications for admission to M.Tech. programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The ...

Write to us
All you need is to register with The Hindu, identify the students willing to improve their language skills and one or two lecturers to assist them. Write to us for registration and other details on ...

Students have their say in the US
This is peak elections time in India. A few months ago US too witnessed the Presidential elections. There is lot of similarity in both these elections though they are held for a different purpose and positions. Being the most progressive ...

Share your views
They say health is wealth and sports a play vital role in students’ lifestyle. But save for government schools and colleges and few private colleges, not many college managements lay emphasis on sports and games. Forget about sports ...

Scholarship
Deakin University, Australia is offering scholarship for their Ph. D programmes in materials / metallurgy, biotechnology and related fields and nanotechnology and related fields. The total worth of the scholarship is over AuD 150,000 that ...

M.Tech at NITs
The National Institutes of Technology (NIT) have invited applications for admission to M.Tech. programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. ...

Summer camp by Eduranet
Eduranet, an exclusive Education Services organisation is conducting comprehensive summer camp in their premises in foundation courses in reading, writing, arithmetic skills; fast track courses in maths & sciences (ICSE, CBSE and SSC-IX, X), ...

Yellapragada Subba Row memorial lecture held
Shiv K. Sarin, Director, Department of Gastroenterology G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi has said that obese people are more prone o liver cancer and thus heart diseases. He was delivering the Dr. Yellapragada Subba Row Memorial Lecture-2009 titled ...

Scholarship for Ph.D
Deakin University, Australia is offering scholarship for their Ph. D programmes in materials / metallurgy, biotechnology and related fields and nanotechnology and related fields. The total worth of the scholarship is over AuD 150,000 that ...



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