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A new seat-sharing proposal Adding that ‘zing’ to teaching The time has come for innovative classes and liberated learning 
Serve up and shineIncreasing tourist influx along with expanding infrastructure and services has opened up new avenues for students of hotel management and catering science. Not just hotels but even the railways, software industries and hospitals offer scores of ... B.Sc courses designed for employability Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) is offering B.Sc courses in computer applications and drug science in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. and National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT). The B.Sc ... Practice school concept introduced to provide training At R.L. Institute of Management Studies CAT online: what it means The IIMs intend to take CAT online from 2009. Many are enthused about it, but also warn of the demerits. BRAOU beckons BRAOU invites applications for courses under faculties of arts, sciences, commerce and social sciences in Telugu, English and Urdu media An opportunity for those without formal education B.R Ambedkar Open University gives an opportunity to enthusiasts who couldn’t study so far due to their economic conditions, family constraints and other reasons. It is open to candidates who don’t have any formal education or have ... A creative outlet A blog is the best way to get noticed in the virtual world Karunya to offer M.A. in English Karunya University is set to kick off its new postgraduate English programme in a big way. The Department of English, which offers English Lab courses to technical and management students in ‘Language Teaching and Testing’, will now ... 
Many takers for this off-campus Bharatanatyam courseThe world’s first off-campus degree programme in Bharatanatyam offered through a joint venture of Bharathidasan University and Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, Tiruchi, is taking firm root in India and abroad. For the Bachelor of ... 
Campus connect - CoimbatoreA literary discussion, in which eminent literati from Tamil and Malayalam participated, was held recently at the CMS College of Science and Commerce as part of its third graduation day. The discussion highlighted the unique features of the ... 
A degree to work in aviation sectorThe Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad, will offer three degree programmes in the field of aviation from August 2008. The programmes will be offered in collaboration with the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and ... 
Speech therapists, audiologists are you listening?One out of every thousand children is hearing impaired in India, according to a WHO report. India requires 45,000 speech-language pathologists and audiologists and currently there are only 1,000 trained professionals in the country. It is a case ... WASSUP 
Three-day National workshop on pain managementCentre for Health Psychology, and School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad are jointly organising a three-day national work shop on “Trauma and Pain Management” at University of Hyderabad, from August 2 to 4, 2008 with an ... ATAS certification must for the U.K. bound ATAS is aimed at stopping the spread of knowledge and skills that could be used in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery 
Campus connectA two-day seminar on ‘Human rights – a move towards social equity,’ organised by the Department of Sociology of Fatima College recently, discussed various topics related to human rights, especially on rights of women, children ... A diploma that is pure music Bharadwaj School of Music offers a one-year diploma programme in Applied Music, accredited by the Tamil Nadu Open University. CAMPUS JOTTINGS Engineering courses at ALITE The Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology (ALITE), affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, will give admissions into IT, CSE, ECE and EEE courses from this academic year. Set upon the 100-acre sprawling campus of ... WASSUP 
Three-day national workshop on pain managementCentre for Health Psychology, and School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad are jointly organising a three-day national work shop on “Trauma and Pain Management” at University of Hyderabad, from August 2 to 4, 2008 with an ... They value freedom Students don’t want their colleges to lose the autonomous status Q & A 
Prospects good in healthcareI have completed graduation (Honours) in Zoology and I want to pursue post-graduation in M.Sc Biotechnology. Is M.Sc Biotechnology approved by AICTE? Palini Kumar via e-mail, BangaloreThe BT boom has taken ... Oratorio ’08 from July 25 If Barack Obama, the Democrats’ presidential hopeful, couldn’t present his ideals in the fashion he did, McCain would have been competing with Hillary Clinton in coming US presidential race. Senator Obama won the hearts of millions of ... Mastering interview basics Do your homework before you attend an IT interview. CAMPUS JOTTINGS Seniors to give an undertaking: AU anti-ragging measure With the freshers arriving in the campus, Andhra University administration is once again taking the anti-ragging measures. Like in the previous years, it is arranging meetings in which Commissioner of Police N. Sambasiva Rao and his senior ... For efficiency in engineering The curriculum is vast for industrial engg. students Social science research in search of direction There are not many takers for this stream and students seek greener pastures. H-bikes for energy conservation 
Campus connectThe start of their college life for the I-year students of National College began on an inspirational note. Inspector General of Police C. Sylendra Babu was the chief guest for the “Freshers’ day” celebrated at the college. In ... SCHOLARSHIP WATCH PG scholarships for SC/ST candidates The University Grants Commission is inviting applications for the award of Scholarships for the year 2007-08 & 2008-09 under the scheme of PG Scholarships for Professional courses for SC/ ST candidates. The scheme has been initiated ... Finishing school training for semiconductor industry U.S. based Tessolve Inc. in association with Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu has decided to roll out a training programme for engineering graduates in its Finishing School at Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Instronic Campus, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, ... TNAU students on IPM field visit Nineteen master’s degree and five doctoral students of the Department of Agricultural Entomology of the Coimbatore and Madurai campuses of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) went on a two-day field visit pertaining to Integrated ... 
Set your goals rightStudents of Class XI are about to head for a major academic crossroads in their lives. Working out the right approach to studies could go a long way in spelling success in the academic journey ahead after Class XII. 
Learn to value timeAt all stages of our life, we plan our goals and sources of happiness at micro and macro levels. Every task we undertake either takes us nearer to our target or away from it. Our decisions take us in the direction we want or far from the life we ... QUERY CUE Prospects after MBA biotechnology What kind of entrepreneurial aspects are available in biotechnology after pursuing MBA biotechnology? Himanshu The ability to spot a business opportunity in the area of your expertise will make you an entrepreneur. ... SSM College of Engineering opens offices in Sri Lanka SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam, has started offices in Sri Lanka for its Academy of International Studies. According to M.S. Mathivanan, chairman of the college, collaborative programmes will be offered in fashion technology, ... M.Ed. admissions Applications are invited for admission to the M. Ed. programme in the Department of Education under the School of Pedagogical Sciences of the Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala.Those who have completed B. Ed. in Kannur University or any ... Unique MA prog. in English Karunya University is set to kick off its new post-graduate English programme in a big way. The Department of English, which offers English Lab courses to technical and management students in ‘Language Teaching and Testing’, ... Recruitment drive The Jairam Arts and Science College, Salem, conducted a recruitment drive recently. TMI First Consultancy conducted the selection process to recruit candidates for the post of medical representative. Over 70 students from various colleges ... Golden words ANITS: It was during my childhood, whenever I watch some movie I used to get influenced by the characters in it. If there was a lawyer, I wanted to be one. If the lead role is that of a doctor or IPS officer, I wanted to be one like them. ... 
Discipline holds the keyMontessori Mahila Kalasala: Discipline is a key factor in determining the future of young generation, as they face a lot of competition from various from not only their peers but also from other sources. Myriad challenges await ... Faculty development programme The Gojan School of Business and Technology (GSBT), Chennai, conducted a three-day workshop recently for improving the teaching skills of the faculty. G. Natarajan, chairman, GSBT presided. Prof. J. Rajagopalan, director, GSBT, and E. ... GUIDANCE PLUS Careers in physical education Physical education offers yet another avenue for higher studies after Plus-Two. Inaugurated The inaugural of the Electrical Engineers Association was held at the Karpagam College of Engineering recently. T.N.Sivakumar, Managing Director, Electronics and Control Corporation, Coimbatore, was the chief guest. He spoke on the topic ... UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP 
Yahoo! goes headhunting in SVUYahoo! Inc has conducted a headhunt at Sri Venkateswara University campus last weekend with an aim to pick up best of the brains.Of the 152 candidates appeared from MCA, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communications ... Notes with a difference for budding engineers IIIT Hyderabad is offering a course on music appreciation for future engineers as part of the B.Tech course For a career with ISRO RIGHT TURN 
Choose your prioritiesAptitude is an innate and developed competency to do a job, but finally it is our attitude that determines our ultimate ‘altitude’. How would you think when you look back at the end of the day? Do you feel that it is just ... DIL SE 
Longing for the magicMoula Ali College of Engineering and Technology, Anantapur: Time is Galleons. It seems only yesterday that the whole world was waiting eagerly for the much-awaited global phenomenon, the release of the last novel of the most ... For a few dollars more Foreign exchange, in a nutshell, is money from different countries around the world which can be in forms such as cash, drafts and wire transfers. Students travelling abroad for higher education require foreign exchange to pay for university ... Who wants to join a start-up? There is little room for complacency when opening a start-up or joining one. Fine-tune your musical skills in Germany For the first time ever, DAAD is offering exclusive scholarships in the field of music through which Indian students can study for one year at one of the State Colleges for Music in Germany. 
DAAD fellowships for researchThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), New Delhi, has announced its annual research fellowships (excluding medicine and sports) for the year 2009-2010 for Indian nationals for research and study at universities and research institutes in ... Geometrical drawing made easier To draw a circle of a particular radius, it is enough to fix the pointer in a place, insert pen into the hole of desired radius and pencil in. Brighter prospects for Fulbright aspirants A reputed international scholarship scheme is set to expand and better reflect regional priorities. PGDCTE entrance The Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD), Balanagar, Hyderabad-500 037, has invited applications for an entrance examination to be held on August 31, 2008, at CITD, Hyderabad, for admission to its post-graduate diploma in CAD/CAM for tool ... Study of man, a rewarding option With newer methodologies available to meet changing needs, avenues for research and employment in anthropology are expanding. MoU signed Sathyabama University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Q Max, a company that specialises in hardware testing of printed circuitry board and integrated circuits chips. The company has testing facilities in Singapore and ... Gain a professional degree to work in the aviation sector Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad, will offer three degree programmes in the field of aviation from August 2008. The programmes will be offered in collaboration with the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, ... Heading abroad for medical education Pursuing medical education abroad is no longer a rich student’s prerogative as several countries have opened their gates to Indian students. PG diploma courses The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bangalore-66 (Ph: 080-284100291, 284102769, 284106034) has invited applications for its all-India entrance test to be held on September 14, 2008 at Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, ... Wood technology course The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute, under the Union Government, Bangalore-560 022, has invited applications for admission to its one-year fulltime post-graduate diploma course in mechanical wood industries technology ... TEST TRACKER The Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD), Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500 037, has invited applications for an entrance examination to be held on August 31, 2008, at CITD, Hyderabad, for admission to its postgraduate diploma in CAD/CAM for tool ... Anna University offers PG programme in science communication Let’s get QUIZical 3. In which temperature scale is the freezing point of water measured at 491.67?4. Who is the primal Greek goddess personifying the Earth?5. In which Italian city was violinist and composer Antonio Vivaldi born and ... Course in Gandhian Studies The Institute of Gandhian Studies and Research at the Gandhi Memoral Museum in Madurai, recognised by the Madurai Kamaraj University, is offering four courses for 2008-09.They are: Certificate in Gandhian Thought, Diploma in Gandhian ... Diploma in shipping and logistics Cargomar, a freight forwarding company, based in Cochin with offices in other parts of India, including Coimbatore, has launched the Cargomar Institute of Shipping and Logistics in Coimbatore.According to A.B. Sankaran Kutty, managing ... |
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