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Monday, February 19, 2007
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A difficult transition 
Acquire skills to shine in a competitive world, Ponmudi tells studentsEquip yourself to meet the demands of the age of international competition, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi told students of Meenakshi College for Women, last week. Speaking on the occasion of their College Day, he urged them to be ... 
New analogue circuits could impact consumer electronicsAdvances in digital electronic circuits have prompted the boost in functions and ever-smaller size of such popular consumer goods as digital cameras, MP3 players and digital televisions. But the same cannot be said of the older analogue circuits ... 
Q & AStudy of Nautical Science imparts maritime education and training to the prospective navigating officers of the country. The navigating officers who qualify after completing a graduate programme in Nautical Science are responsible for the ... Test Tracker Abstinence as a shield against AIDS It is no longer sufficient to be a topper who does well in sports and culture. These days, if you are stepping into college, brace yourself for a long, but interesting haul, for a series of activities that will provide you an insightful look into ... Handling mid-sea situations on campus This campus on ship, erected with all necessary equipment, can help students learn all about handling real-time situations. The behaviour of nanostructured materials A report on the three-day national workshop on nanostructural materials and applications organised at Stella Maris College, Chennai. Entrance test for B.Sc in hospitality and hotel administration Short Takes Advertising was the buzzword at Guru Nanak College of Management last week. Students participated in a lecture-discussion on emerging trends in advertising. Students learnt that using familiar words and pictures but with a fresh appeal could ... Interactive CDs for Plus-Two students The backbone of corporates He is the vital link between a company and its Board of Directors, shareholders, and government. In a growing economy and a globalised era, the Company Secretary has a significant role to play in corporate governance. Biology seminar Feast for the tech savvy GUIDANCE PLUS Demystifying CAT A glimpse into CAT and what makes it a tough nut to crack. Entrance test for UG courses It's contest time at SASTRA Chennai girl tops NITAT 
Ask the CBSEThe Central Board of Secondary Education answers questions relating to its examinations from The Hindu readers. Readers are welcome to send in questions primarily those relating to Class X and XII examinations to cbsehelp@thehindu.co.in, which ... 
Picking out needles in a cyber haystackA Doctorate holder from MIT, Massachusetts., he co-founded Inktomi Corporation and remained its chief scientist until he turned the company over to Yahoo! Search in March 2003. Since then professor and inventor, Dr. Eric A. Brewer, University ... CAREER GUIDE A fertile career ground Postgraduate study options and career avenues in biotechnology, one of the most promising disciplines of engineering and technology. Work integrated collaborative learning The Wipro initiative has attracted students who want practical training combined with sound academic credentials. Hands-on learning About 25 life sciences students of D.G. Vaishnav College, led by the head of the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, A. Dhinakaran, organised an educational trip to Udhagamandalam and Coonor earlier this month. They visited the ... The biofuel conundrum Ethanol production requires careful management for maximum environmental benefits. PG course in Public Relations
What is the meaning of `mealy mouthed'? We often meet people who are hesitant to say what is on their mind. When something unpleasant happens, they refuse to speak plainly or openly about the matter. When you say that someone is `mealy mouthed', what you mean is that the individual is ... What is the meaning and origin of `to read the riot act'? When you read someone the riot act, what you are doing is giving him a severe scolding. You are angrily telling the individual that if the same thing happens again, he will get into serious trouble. *Listen, you guys! If you don't clean this ... Is it OK to say, `It costs very much money'? No, it isn't. Normally with verbs like `cost', `eat' and `pay', we generally don't use `very much' - especially in affirmative sentences. We cannot say, `I ate very much ice cream' or `I had to pay very much'. We normally use `a lot' with ... What is the difference between `odorous' and `odious'? When you say that someone is `odious', you are implying that the person is extremely unpleasant. The individual deserves our contempt and hatred. The word is normally used in formal contexts, and can be used with things as well. *Ritu is ...
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