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Long search for quality teachers
Teaching is a profession that requires social commitment and an intellectual orientation.
Now, CAT goes digital
Students are worried that changes in format will affect performance
Trends in hospitality industry
The Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management of PSG College of Arts and Science organised a seminar on ‘The Art of Bartending’ and a lecture on ‘The Current Trends in Hospitality Industry’. Rohan Carvalho ...
MSIT beckons students
It is offered by CHIL in collaboration with CMU, writes R. RAVIKANTH REDDY
IGNOU relaxes eligibility criteria
Indira Gandhi National Open University has relaxed the eligibility criteria for its BCA and MCA programmes. Certificate in Computing (CIC) is no longer a pre-requisite for entry into these courses.According to the new criteria, those ...
CAMPUS CONNECT
Maccomfest ’09, a day-long technical symposium organised recently by the Department of Computer Studies, Saranathan College of Engineering, attracted 90 participants representing 18 colleges across Tamil Nadu.In his inaugural ...
UPSC prelims: have the right plan



UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP
International meet at ANGRAU
Farmers have to be kept informed about weather modifications from time to time, particularly in the regions like Andhra Pradesh that has vast rain-prone areas, said P. Raghava Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University ...


CAMPUS JOTTINGS
Faculty should be on invigilation duty
Some members of faculty of Andhra University, who have been avoiding duty as invigilators during the examinations, cannot do the same from now won. Vice-Chancellor B. Satyanarayana sent a circular instructing the faculty members to do ...
An uphill task
Students from rural areas may be ill-equipped to compete with their urban counterparts
Film making courses
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has fostered a tie-up with Chennai-based Campus Abroad. Campus Abroad will offer free consulting services to prospective students who wish to take up courses in Film Making, Acting, Producing, Screen Writing ...
Campus connect
The Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology organised a lecture on “India’s Free Trade Agreement – How to Make Use of It?” C. Rajendiran, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Department, ...
Global meet at ANGRAU
Farmers have to be kept informed about weather modifications from time to time, particularly in the regions like Andhra Pradesh that has vast rain-prone areas, said P. Raghava Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University ...
Campus Connect
The valediction of Part-IV activities of Fatima College was held recently. Kathir Vincent, the chief guest, made the students understand the importance of social service in the life of every person. He also distributed prizes to ...

CAREER GUIDE
Forecasting with physics
For those with a keen interest in physics and mathematics, meteorology is a good career option.
The Hindu International Education Fair
The second edition of The Hindu Education Plus ‘International Education Fair-2009’ will be organised on May 11 and 12 at Taj Deccan Hotel, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad wherein top universities and institutes from ...
ASK EDUCATIONPLUS
Students who have just completed their 12th Standard or Pre-University Course examinations stand at the brink of their careers. The month ahead is dotted with entrances and admission procedures. The Hindu EducationPlus, the ...
Helping people make the right choice
Two IIT-M students share their experience of working on affidavit data filed by election candidates.
IIRM: A global institute in insurance education
The Hyderabad-based Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM), in a way, typifies the robust growth the Indian insurance sector witnessed in the last decade. IIRM stands out from among other institutes because it was established by the ...
Young achievers programme
Young promising minds from different parts of the country spent a week together to understand team work and explore issues related to their career development as a part of the Young Achievers Programme (YAP) organised by the Icfai Business ...
Helping people make the right choice
“We experienced corruption first hand,” says 20-year-old Aadya Singh, a student pursuing M.A. in Developmental Studies at IIT-Madras. She was talking about her experience reading the affidavits submitted by candidates before ...
Advanced PG diploma in emergency care
Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) that operates 108 Ambulance services is offering a two-year Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Care in association with Osmania University. The full-time programme trains an individual ...
Gateway to abroad
Get to know different study options at The Hindu EducationPlus International Education Fair
They have the right design and style
Courses in fashion are very much a preferred choice of youth

If you have an ear for music
Film industry needs the services of experts in audio engineering

Tie-up for animation course
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Animation education provider, Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) recently announced a partnership to offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects as an ...
A step towards better technology
The new building of Technology Development Centre (TDC) at University College of Engineering, Osmania University (OU) was inaugurated by T. Tirupati Rao, Vice-Chancellor, OU. Built at a cost of Rs. 4.20 crore with funding from TEQIP and ...

COURSE CLOSE-UP
Get hands-on in cyber forensics

Cast your net wide
Fisheries is a pretty vast subject, and graduates are in demand.
The reach of social work
Strengthening social science disciplines is a vital task
Pact for study in textile technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K., for academic co-operation in textiles and fashion technology.According to a release, the MoU will facilitate students ...

WASSUP
ESCI offers new course
These days it’s just not enough to score good marks and do well in respective academic courses. With heavy investments being made into infrastructure development and its related projects, the industry expects students to have ...
Learning foreign languages for better job opportunities

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

CAMPUS JOTTINGS
Association of MBA students
The Adroit Information Managers (AIM), an association of MBA students, was formed recently on Lakireddy Balireddy College of Engineering campus, Mylavaram, Krishna district. Purushottaman, director (technical), In Cap Pvt. Ltd., ...
How to write a project report
It is absolutely essential that you write a good project report to get a good grade. If you have done significant work, but have not been able to write well, it will reflect poorly. If you are interested in doing further study or research, it ...
British Council opens language teaching centre

NSDRC merges with Indian Maritime University
National Ship Design and Research Centre (NSDRC) has been integrated into the fold of the newly-formed Indian Maritime University (IMU). The Government of India under the Indian Maritime University Act 2008 has established the IMU as a ...
Workshop at THPI
Thakur Hariprasad Institute of Resource and Rehabilitation for the Mentally Handicapped will conduct a two-day national workshop on “Holistic approach in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders” from May 16. The workshop ...
COMING UP
* Madras School of Economics has invited applications for admission to M.Sc. economics, M.Sc. financial economics and PG Diploma in Actuarial Economics. ( www.mse.ac.in). * Symbiosis Centre for ...

RIGHT TURN
Persist until you succeed
Take on students' test of nerves
MSIT beckons students
It is offered by CHIL in collaboration with CMU, writes R. RAVIKANTH REDDY

Q & A
The thrill of mining engineering
I want my son to pursue Mining Engineering in the best of institutions. He is now in Standard XI. Is there any institute or university that will provide for integrated or dual degree study? Narasimhamvia e-mail, ...

GUIDANCE PLUS
Further aspects of IELTS
More on the Reading, Writing and Speaking sections of the International English Language Testing System.
Demand for speech language pathologists
Several institutes in State offer courses at the degree and diploma level

HOT TOPIC
Criminal abuse of power!
Stick can never rule a class room. If learning is the main priority then a teacher must be oriented to different forms of learning.All students want to learn but some prefer to listen to teacher and accept the facts, some prefer to do ...
The business of entertainment
How relevant are management principles to the film industry? Look at this elective from IIM Ahmedabad
IGNOU relaxes eligibility criteria for BCA, MCA programmes
Indira Gandhi National Open University (INGOU) has relaxed the eligibility criteria for its BCA and MCA programmes. Certificate in Computing (CIC) is no longer a pre-requisite for entry into these courses.According to the new ...

TALKING POINT
Learning transferred meanings Talking point
It’s fun to learn new words, and new meanings. But what’s even more fun is thinking about why words and expressions have the meanings that they do. Of course, there isn’t always a reasonable answer. Words like ...
Master of Business Laws at NLSIU
The Distance Education Department of the NLSIU , Bangalore, has invited applications for Master of Business Laws (MBL) and one-year PG diploma course in human rights law; medical law and ethics; environmental law; intellectual property rights ...
Game for gaming?
The pay is good if your imagination is good
Astrophysics research gets a fillip
The joint initiative by Pondicherry University and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, seeks to turn out well-trained astrophysicists.
EPlus Club schedule
Day 1 - Debate: - Think about both sides of the following statement. Write a short passage supporting the argument and another passage opposing it.India should have just one common festival.Day 2 - In That Era: - One ...
TEST TRACK
The University of Madras has invited applications for its entrance examination to be held from June 1 for admission to various postgraduate (PG) and M.Phil. programmes. MA Bharathanatyam; M.Sc. electronic media; M.Sc. HRD psychology; ...
TEST TRACKER
The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, under the Government of India, has invited applications for an entrance test to be conducted on July 19 at Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, ...

QUERY CUE
Pursue M.Tech only if interested
Get a low-down on Careers & Courses
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). * Sports ...
Intensive course in journalism
Journalism Mentor, a group of journalists, offer a 12-month intensive programme designed for those who are interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Twenty five students chosen with care after a nationwide screening will be ...
Coaching for UGC-NET
The UGC-NET Coaching Centre at Maulana Azad National Urdu University will provide coaching for NET exam scheduled on June 28. Candidates interested in enrolling for the classes should obtain application forms from Room No.105, ...
IIRM: A global institute in insurance education
Students get degrees that are recognised by Indian, American and European bodies simultaneously
Poultry farming, water harvesting among IGNOU’s new programmes
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced rural-oriented courses, which will be useful in developing qualified human resource required for various sectors.Starting from July’09 session, the university will ...
Write to us
All you need is to register with The Hindu, identify the students willing to improve their language and one or two lecturers to assist them. Write to us for registration and other details on ...
Courses in nautical engineering
The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) is inviting applications for its courses in nautical engineering. CIFNET is offering a four-year Bachelor of Fishers (Nautical Science) and two-year trade courses ...
Non-IT jobs offer hope for students
Though there is a slowdown in campus placements with regard to IT-related jobs, the situation is optimistic when it comes to non-IT jobs. College managements are heaving a sigh of relief that they have some hope left in view of the ...
BU student to attend training abroad
P. Manikantan, Ph. D. scholar, Unit of Human Genetics, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, has been selected to participate in the International Training Programme in Cell and Molecular Biology to be held in ...
Share your views
Indian Premier League (IPL) fever has caught up with people in the State. Right from bakeries to restaurants, business establishments are setting giant screens in their premises to lure customers, particularly students. Is the IPL fever ...



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