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A whole new world of opportunitiesWorking Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) Internships is a unique scholarship programme offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for bachelor students in their third and fourth year from select Indian ... 
SNIST students excel in sportsThe Sports Day of Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) saw the budding engineers showcasing their talents in sports and games too. The institute is not only known for its quality academics, but also promotes sports and it ... 
Make pure science courses more attractiveProfessor Thanu Padmanabhan, an internationally renowned cosmologist, talks about attracting talent to pure sciences in the country and also outlines ongoing initiatives to promote the study of astronomy and astrophysics in an interview. An annual day to remember The annual day celebrations of Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) was organised on April 17, a release said. Senior Associate Editor of Hindustan Times, New Delhi, Lalita Panicker was the chief guest while Director of SNIST, ... The GER factor The Kerala Government has already handed over 122 acres at Chelemala to the Aligarh Muslim University authorities for setting up the special centre. The remaining land would be handed over by mid-June, so that the university can symbolically ... Enhancing the quality of teaching At a recent college seminar, participants discussed measures that would pave the way for quality teaching and guidance to students. IIM-C HRM programme IIM Calcutta has announced the “Executive Programme in Human Resource Management” to be offered to targeting executives and working graduates looking forward to make career in HRM or assuming senior management roles in their ... 
Ways to prepare for overseas studiesPreparation for studies abroad has to be both mental and physical. Among the mental aspects of preparation the most important is to enrich ourselves by imbibing the finer aspects of culture in the foreign country where we live. Programme in business analytics from IIT-Bombay IIT Bombay has announced an Advanced Certificate Programme in Business Analytics to be conducted in various locations in Mumbai such as Vile Parle, Malad, Vashi, Thane, Andheri and Dadar, targeting analysts, researchers, executives, ... 
Tanzanian medical education is coming of ageMedical education in the United Republic of Tanzania is still in nascent stage and riding on the Information Technology initiatives, is beginning to leap jump into the bracket of developed nations. Internet connectivity, a scarce commodity ... A historic decision, secured childhood The recent legislation on Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009 is an instrument which could help in materialising many a child's dream Cash in on cosmetology There is significant opportunity for entrepreneurship in the area of personal care. ‘Focus on skills that get you jobs' The Maverick Systems Ltd organised campus interviews at the KBN College for students of final year degree courses recently. Speaking at the inaugural meeting, its HR Manager M. Kamal said that the students should wake up early to the need for ... Physiotherapy courses more in demand As health awareness increases, the vital role played by physiotherapy in general fitness is widely accepted. Consequently, the number of young people preferring to join these courses is also on the increase.P. Varadaraj, principal of ... Take a shot at the NDA Taking the National Defence Academy exam is the most popular method to enter the defence services and the exam is due in August Innovative technology in education sector UK-based L9 Education and India-based Crux Management Services have announced the formation of a new strategic alliance that will focus exclusively on providing innovative technology solutions to the Indian education sector.The goal of ... Andhra University special drive exam, the last chance Andhra University is conducting a special drive examination for the students of post-graduate and professional courses at its campus colleges in June to help the students to complete their leftover papers.This is a last chance for such ... AMU is moving down south The university is getting set to begin classes outside Aligarh 
International conference conducted at IBSIBS, Hyderabad has organised a two-day International Conference on ‘ Applied Economics and Time Series Econometrics (ICAETE-II)' that received around 80 papers on eight different themes from 40 institutions across the globe.Luis A ... 
‘Make pure science courses more attractive'Professor Thanu Padmanabhan's contributions, especially those related to the analysis and modelling of dark energy in the universe and the thermodynamics of space-time horizons, have made a significant impact in the field. Winner of the ... 
Get into unusual careers(Members of E-Plus clubs in colleges have been given the following topic for discussion and debate)Week 26 (April 19 to 24 )Theme: A look at job opportunities will reveal a lot of openings which stand apart from time-tested ... Scholarships for Indian students The University of Southampton's School of Geography is offering scholarships for international students.Up to 10 scholarships are available to contribute towards tuition fee costs for full-time master's programmes.Each ... ‘Splash' cultural festival on April 29 and 30 The management-cum-cultural festival of the Business Management department of Badruka College P.G. Centre – Splash - will be organised on April 29 and 30 at the college. The event provided a platform for the budding managerial talent to ... Try out a career in designing jewels MIJM offers training in metalwork, casting, fabrication and stone setting, and also management Kodai business school signs MoU A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between American University of India (AUI) and Bradley University, (Foster College of Business Administration) Illinois, for conducting MBA, BBA programmes in India, and the United ... Aiding students with admission After the publication of academic results; finding the best college, infrastructure, availability of seats and course fee details is perhaps the most important aspect that concerns a student.Unfortunately, due to lack of awareness, most ... Scholarship for geographical studies The University of Southampton's School of Geography is offering a limited number of scholarships for highly qualified international students. Up to 10 scholarships are available to contribute towards tuition fee costs for full-time taught ... The problems are multifold Toxic wastes, global warming, polluted water…E-Plus Club members point out the dangers Education website updated With the aim of making more information on higher education easily available to students just out of school, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has updated its official website www.pallikalvi.in with comprehensive information on ... MSSW offers twinning programme David B. Meinert, Associate Dean of the Missouri State University (MSU), was in Chennai recently in connection with admissions to the twinning MBA programme with the International School for Management Studies at the Madras School of Social ... Symposium on marine engineering Paper presentations, marine quiz, essay-writing and debugging formed part of this one-day symposium. UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP MoU signed to promote cognitive science In pursuit of excellence in the emerging fields of Science, University of Hyderabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Institute for Cognitive Science (ICSS), Tehran, Iran. The thrust areas of cooperation include, organising ... Q & A 
Let your daughter decide her careerI am in II PUC and would like to pursue BHM. Please give me the names of colleges in Bangalore which offer the course and help in placements.Ghousia Shaikhvia e-mailAfter PUC, you can pursue the four-year Bachelor ... TEST TRACKER Admission to PG diploma in journalism The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, under the Government of India has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on May 21 at Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Kolkata ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS 
Pomp, gaiety mark Guru Nanak colleges' feteRefulgence 2010 – the national level technical symposium organised by the Electrical Department of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology (MJCET) was an endeavour to promote the spirit of innovation and to harness the fruit ... Cash in on cosmetology A number of beauty clinics have sprung in almost every nook and cranny of the country. With it, the demand for qualified personal care professionals, trained in various aspects of beauty care, has also risen. According to one estimate, the ... CAREER GUIDE A gamut of opportunities in the field of Botany Botany encompasses different specialities. A look at some of the higher study options in the subject. ‘DreamSpark Yatra' held Microsoft DreamSpark Yatra, comprising of technical sessions and film making and poster making competitions was organised by Microsoft Student Partners at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan on Wednesday.Over 1,400 students of different colleges from ... The hotshot course makes a comeback Master of Computer Application (MCA) is back into the reckoning after a brief lull, due to the global recession, writes SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE YOUNG ACHIEVER Research, her passion BMCRI student honoured with “Best Paper Award” for her study on epilepsy patients Postgraduation opens up new vistas in commerce Specialised areas of study make postgraduate education in commerce an attractive option. YOUR VOICE Let us mind our language Using abusive words has become a fad, but it spoils our image GUIDANCE PLUS 
Ways to prepare for overseas studiesPreparation for studies abroad has to be both mental and physical. Among the mental aspects of preparation, the most important is to enrich ourselves by imbibing fine aspects of culture in the foreign country where we live. ICA talent test on June 6 The Indian Commerce Association (ICA) is conducting a national-level talent test on June 6 for commerce and management graduates to facilitate companies screen students for employment.Students, who have passed graduation with 50 per ... DIFFERENT STROKES This test was a challenge All about handling IIT-JEE 
Better faculty in B-schools will benefit future graduatesIn this interview to Education Plus, Devi Singh, director, IIM-Lucknow, talks on the proposed Foreign University Bill, economic slowdown, CAT fiasco and the future of management education. WASSUP For the eco-conscious British Council India is inviting applications for the International Climate Champions (ICC) 2010 programme aimed at young people with an active interest in environment and climate change and wish to take positive action to make a difference ... Tiruchi professor finds new technique for early cancer detection Optical biopsy has the potential to represent an important step forward towards advances in diagnostic and therapeutic oncology. TALKING POINT Meanings that change with the context For most of us who are brought up on the word-meaning formula, where each word has a definite meaning, the idea that what people say can be different from what they mean takes some getting used to. For example, we know that ‘shut up' ... 
CAMPUS CAPSULEAmrita Vishwavidyapeetham (Amrita University) organised its first HR meet on the theme “The changing business trends: Implications for human resource development” recently at the Amrita School of Business in Bangalore. There was a ... 
MoUs signedA Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Justus Liebig University, Germany, for exchange of staff, students, education and research, research, publication, and symposia. It was signed by P. ... RIGHT TURN 
Sleep your way to health“A good laugh and a deep sleep keep the doctor away,” says an Irish proverb. Last week we were discussing tips for a better sleep. Here are a few more.Create a suitable environment with cool temperature and good ventilation. ... Programme in business analytics IIT Bombay has announced an Advanced Certificate Programme in Business Analytics to be conducted in various locations in Mumbai such as Vile Parle, Malad, Vashi, Thane, Andheri and Dadar, targeting analysts, researchers, executives, ... 
Dhruva College of Management holds convocationDhruva College of Management hosted its 13th convocation and alumni meet at its new campus at HUDA Oxygen Park, Medchal.Large number of guests, alumni and family members graced the Convocation and a sense of pride and excitement ... QUERY CUE Good academics is the key I am doing II year B. Sc with mathematics, physics, electronics and computer science as electives. I would like to know which subject is best for doing M. Sc and reputed institutes to purse a chosen subjectRubina ... TEST TRACK The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, under the Government of India has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on May 21 at Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Kolkata ... A historic moment for Malabar The Aligarh Muslim University is likely to offer its MBA and L.L.B. programmes in Kerala from July. This is the first time that the university is getting set to begin classes outside its main campus in Aligarh. Eplus Club schedule Theme: A look at job opportunities will reveal a lot of openings which stand apart from time tested career choices.These new and lucrative openings often lose out on quality talent because we are either apprehensive of entering a new ... International education fair in Coimbatore The Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair 2010 comes to Coimbatore for the first time. It will be held here on May 5. The earlier two editions were held in Chennai and Hyderabad.The popular overseas education event from The ... CD for EAMCET aspirants Raylabs Technologies launched its EAMCET, AIEEE preparation CD ‘Spase 9.0'. Comprising over 20,000 questions, unlimited mock tests, 60 EAMCET model mock tests, tips to remember formulae etc, the CD is priced at Rs. 500. The questions and ... Abstract arena Abstract Arena is back. The column that provided an opportunity to several researchers to publish their findings is being revived. So all the researchers, shed your inhibitions and come out of your laboratories.Researchers who submit ... 
CAMPUS CONNECTThe valedictory of Angel College of Engineering and Technology, Tirupur, was held on the college premises recently.Delivering chief guest's address, IBM Operational Duty Manager (Chennai) G. T. Ramesh Babu called upon the students to ... 
REUNIONReunions are the flavour of the season. Caught in complexities of life we all want to go down the memory lane and recall those good old days spent in school and college, and reunions are a platform for refreshing those memories. The Hindu ... Science Day celebration Science Day celebration at Arasan Ganesan College of Preceptors, Sivakasi, featured speeches on the importance of science and a debate. The Principal, A.P. Selvakumar, presided over the function. Amalrose and Velankanni delivered speeches on ... Lighting ceremony held for outgoing students The 27 {+t} {+h} lighting ceremony for outgoing students of Home Science College and Research Institute was held recently.In her presidential address, P. Banumathi, Dean, said that students get rid of their ignorance through education. ... 
CAMPUS CONNECTThe Department of Computer Science of Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women conducted a two-day workshop on ‘Internet and MS Office' for Assistant Elementary Educational Officers and school headmasters. The objective of the workshop ... 
CAMPUS CONNECTThe St. Joseph's Communication Club of St. Joseph's College, recently conducted the annual State-level inter-collegiate competition on debate, elocution, essay and quiz. In all, 45 students from eight colleges took part in the competition. The ... 
CAMPUS CONNECTGnanamani College of Education, Pachal in Namakkal district has secured the first place in Namakkal district in the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University examination held in the academic year 2008 – 2009.The college bagged the ... |
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