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Scaling greater heights Where those entrepreneurs are born It was the year 2004. The year Balaji Lakshmanan passed out of Velammal Engineering College and joined an IT major. Today, he has started a small robotics firm of his own.“Back then, I had no clue about entrepreneurship,” says ... GUIDANCE PLUS U.K. has a lot to offer in higher education There are a stunning variety of programmes with a wide range of courses to suit every taste and talent Coming up •The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has invited online applications for Senior Research Fellowships (SRF). Apply before August 24; IIFT invites applications The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on November 22 at Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur, Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai, ... EFLU centre in Kollam district UGC gives green signal to the proposed Kerala campus; final nod from HRD Ministry awaited TEST TRACK The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations has invited applications for entrance examination to be held on August 30 for admission to the three-year LLB course at the Government Law Colleges at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and ... 
A novel initiativeExtension activities have become the new mantra on our campuses. With the universities giving extra emphasis on extension activities, college campuses too have been trying to reach out to society in different ways.P.S.M.O. College at ... Tips to bell the CAT The notification for CAT (Common Admission Test)-2009 is likely to be released in this month and the aspirants for the seven IIMs and 40 other top management schools, which follow the CAT format, will have about four months before the ... Q & A 
Career in psychologyMy son is a Plus Two student and he wants to take up psychology for higher study. Please let us know the higher education opportunities in the discipline and the related career prospects. BALACHANDRAN, EMAILTo become ... A new dimension to learning IB programme helps students gain global perspective and appreciate cultural differences Scholarships for courses in U.K. Winchester School of Art is offering a number of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to both UK/EU and international students. The School is offering a limited number of £500 scholarships to UK, EU and international candidates on a ... New M.Sc. course The King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research, Guindy, will start a two-year M.Sc. course in Molecular and Diagnostic Virology this year. 
Land of tulips beckonFor those keen on pursuing higher studies in Europe, the education system of the Dutch that stress on internship and focus on interactive learning and workshop may be a good option. Known internationally as the knowledge centre, the universities ... M.Sc. in Life Sciences Bangalore University has invited applications for its M.Sc. in Life Sciences under a self-financing scheme. The course is being offered at the Jnanabharathi campus since 2006-07. The curriculum is based on UGC-NET syllabus. The fee is Rs. ...
ITIs to be upgraded and industry-institute linkages to be strengthened Talk smoothly, and let the music flow With radio stations a big hit nowadays, the need for good RJs is keenly felt Creating a base for development Career opportunities in the field of development studies and related disciplines are varied and dynamic. GUIDANCE PLUS U.K. offers a rich university tradition With stress on student-centred work, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, the universities in the United Kingdom ensure quality of learning. CAMPUS CONNECT - COIMBATORE Refrain from smoking and using drugs, students told The associations of the Departments of Life Sciences and Catering Science and Hotel Management of RVS College of Arts and Science were inaugurated recently. Inaugurating the associations, G. Bakthavathsalam, Chairman, KG Hospitals, urged the ... Tips to bell the CAT Anybody can crack CAT with clear focus, regular practice and good understanding of one’s strengths and weaknesses, writes SUMIT BHATTACHARJEE quoting experts Campus connect - Madurai An in-plant training exhibition was organised by final year B. Sc. (H. Sc.) students of Home Science College and Research Institute. The exhibition, which was the culmination of a 35-day training programme, was inaugurated by P. Banumathi, Dean. ... Working hard for leisurely travel This MBA Tourism programme prepares students for managerial positions in the tourism and travel industry Students remember Annadurai on his birth centenary As part of the birth centenary celebrations of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, Bharathiar University conducted elocution and essay writing competitions for college students. They were both in English and Tamil and were ... Degree courses from BU for auditing students Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses for students pursuing courses in the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI).Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the university and ... More takers for ICE, ETM Pursuing MBBS in China, Ukraine, Belarus CAMPUS JOTTINGS - VIJAYAWADA Creating awareness on environmental concerns The visual communication department of the Andhra Loyola College (ALC) has conducted face painting competition on Friday. The students of B.Sc visual communication exhibited their artistic skills to create awareness on environmental concerns. ... A new dimension to learning IB programme helps students gain global perspective and appreciate cultural differences The French connection The quality of education and the multicultural values are attractive The future is in transnational law Law varsity VCs visit Germany to expand the scope of legal education Development studies - curricula and prospects Quiz on stem cells and regenerative medicine CBSE scholarships for Plus Two students Scholarships under the Central Sector Scheme will be awarded on the basis of results of All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) 2009 JNAFAU inks pact with Tapas The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) of Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tapas, an animation and graphic design institute, to recognise selected programmes of ... RIGHT TURN The vicious grip of vices There were no sparrows in America two centuries ago. In 1868 the country was invaded by an army of inchworms. They grew rapidly and all of a sudden the creepy crawlers were everywhere, devouring leaves, plants and bushes. People were helpless and ... Pharma.D: passport to careers abroad Vigil on ragging at UoH campus The Anti-Ragging Committee, being headed by Dean of Students Welfare, is keeping a strict vigil on ragging, said a press release from the University of Hyderabad on Thursday. The committee is holding meetings with students at regular intervals ... GUIDANCE PLUS Choose the right programme This week we take a closer look at the different types of degrees offered in U.S. universities E-cells: where future entrepreneurs are born Run by students themselves, these e-cells in Chennai colleges organise and participate in activities that promote entrepreneurship. IRMA: management with a rural perspective Rural Management is one of the disciplines devised to meet the development needs of the country. The subject area which was envisioned by Verghese Kurien, widely known as the father of White Revolution, was developed into a full-fledged academic ... CAMPUS JOTTINGS Think big, think different, students told Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology(GRIET) celebrated the Graduation Day honouring the toppers in each discipline with a medal and certificate of proficiency. Eminent scientist N.Viswanatham, who is presently the ... Turn scary English into a bliss The first principle of martial arts says, “One has to aim at the back bone in order to punch in the enemy’s stomach.” The idea is that aiming high ensures a certain level of success even in failure. Instead, most students ... IIFT invites applications The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on November 22 at Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur, Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai, ... Institute of Public Enterprise in top league The Hyderabad-based Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) is one of the premier B-schools in the country. As the name suggests, establishment of the institution was rooted in the establishment of the public sector enterprises. Though the ... Shaastra’09 set to stage many new events Campus connect - Tiruchirapalli National College conducted a skill-based training for the hostel students recently. Addressing the students on the occasion, V.K. Boominathan, Head, Department of Commerce, Bishop Heber College, advised the students to plan their daily activities ... Unique courses, culture… A group of students going to France for higher studies are all excited IISc to have campus in Chitradurga It has always been ‘destination Bangalore’ for top-end research in various branches of science in Karnataka. But soon, researchers can turn towards Challakere in Chitradurga district. For, the establishment of a branch of the Indian ... Scholarship scheme for Plus-Two students The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will accept applications from Plus-Two students who have passed out in 2009 under the CBSE stream for the award of scholarships under a Central scheme aimed at helping those who are financially ... For a smooth campus to corporate transition Skill development training is a sure value-add for fresh graduates ready to enter the corporate world. MBA for the service sector Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), in collaboration with Centum Learning Limited, a Bharti associate, has launched a new domain in management studies, ‘MBA Management Practices’. This programme offers ... PG in Inclusive Development Studies With the increasing emphasis on an inter-disciplinary approach to higher studies, a host of interesting areas are attracting attention. Development Studies is an interdisciplinary social science subject being offered at the postgraduation and ... Loyola College to host meet on ICT for the differently-abled The Loyola College will be hosting a national-level conference on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the differently-abled and the underprivileged community in education, employment and entrepreneurship. The conference ... Be wary of recruitment scams There have been instances of IT job aspirants being duped “Focus more on research and development” “Students should focus more on research and development as more and more Ph.Ds would be required by industries in order to bring out enormous applications of science and technology for the benefit of mankind,” said R. Chidambaram, ... ICWAI signs pact with Tally Solutions The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tally Solutions Private Limited, an ERP software major, to provide training support in the ‘Practical IT and Related ... Providing relief to the terminally ill The Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut, offers various courses in palliative care. Where entrepreneurs are born It was the year 2004. The year Balaji Lakshmanan passed out of Velammal Engineering College and joined an IT major. Today, he has started a small robotics firm of his own.“Back then, I had no clue about entrepreneurship,” says ... YOUR VOICE The taste of freedom The joy of training schoolteachers to use Free Software in the classroom Kancheepuram varsity signs pact with BITS for student exchange Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyala in Kancheepuram has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with BITS Pilani for student exchange and co-operation in several areas including management studies and engineering, SCSVMV ... NUS looking for research talent Why France attracts students from India France and India do not have language synergies. But in the last few years, France has been getting ready to welcome Indian students. Realising that there is a marketbecause of the great emphasis put oneducation in India, French ... Training lab for nuclear medicine students The University of Newcastle has recently opened a $1.5 million-radiopharmacy laboratory for nuclear medicine students to prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals, which are radioactive pharmaceuticals used to diagnose and treat diseases. ... Varsity for central Karnataka coming up A new university for Central Karnataka comprising Davangere and Chitradurga is coming up on a sprawling area of 75 acres near Tholahunese on the outskirts of Davangere city. The Bill to establish the varsity had been passed in both the Houses in ... Q & A Delve into history and take the UGC-NET I want to appear for the UGC-NET scheduled in 2010 (June). I completed PG in History in 2008 by distance method (63 percent overall score). What are the books (on Indian History) to be read for the examination? Can students who have pursued ... Joint research with Wharton Dhruva College of Management has been appointed as the principal State co-investigator for the Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) project which is currently being carried out by Wharton School of Business, ... Action plan to curb ragging Scholarships for UK 3-day workshop on trends in mechanical engineering Mechanical Engineering Department of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology has recently organised a three-day national workshop on ‘Modern Trends in Mechanical Engineering’. The event focused on emerging trends in ... Training in TV production Hyderabad-based TV production house Satya Communications will be conducting two-week basic training programme in television news reading, anchoring, videography and basic television production. Speaking at an awareness session on ... ANU all set to raise the bar Campus capsule Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI) organised the graduation ceremony for its students at its Indiranagar campus in Bangalore recently. A total of 90 students of the sixth batch of post-graduate diploma in clinical research, second ... Extempore all the way “Turn your heads and look around. Girls outnumber boys. This is nothing but the outcome of education,” the young woman yelled into the mike, making the heads turn towards her and take notice. “They protest every ... TALKING POINT Fillers are essential One movie I have really enjoyed watching is ‘Vertical Limit.’ It tells the story of a high risk rescue mission in the peaks of the Himalayas, and the struggle to survive in very hostile conditions. I noticed something ... TEST TRACKER The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on November 22 (10 a.m. to 12 noon) at Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur, ... WASSUP Certificate course in counselling The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology is offering a certificate course in psychological counselling. The course is designed to be equally distributed between theory and practical skills. One half of the course will focus on ... Coming up • CBSE merit Scholarship Schemes for single-girl child for Plus-Two studies, professional studies (AIPMT and AIEEE) and undergraduate studies for single-girl child. Last date: September 30; Conservation mantra A course in heritage management CSIM invites applications Centre for Social Initiative and Management (CSIM) is inviting applications for admission to the 4th batch of its PG Diploma Course in Social Initiative and Management. QUERY CUE Careers in clinical research I completed my B. Tech Biotechnology course. I would like to join a course in Clinical Research. Can you suggest whether to go in this course or not? K. Vishnu Vardhan Presently, clinical research is one of the best ... Image signs MoU with varsity Image Infotainment Limited has signed an MoU with Annamalai University to offer a B.Sc. Multimedia degree programme. The programme offers both regular and weekend mode of study. The regular mode will have classes from Monday to Friday, ... Job-seekers told be wary of scamsters Eplus Club schedule Theme: - We cannot really imagine a life without sports, can we? Irrespective of whether you are a player or a spectator, sports are endless reserves of fun and excitement. Performing in sporting events is not just about following an aim; ... Benefits of IT should reach all: Governor Governor N.D. Tiwari said benefits of IT should not be confined to the privileged few or the urban masses and it should be integrated into education to reach everyone. He was speaking at a function after giving away prizes to teachers, ... BU offers M.Sc. in Life Sciences Bangalore University has invited applications for its M.Sc. in Life Sciences under a self-financing scheme. A statement from the Coordinator of Life Sciences Course said the two-year course is a blend of modern disciplines such as biotechnology, ... Share your views The government releases hundreds of crores as scholarships to poor students. But misappropriation of these funds has become common . Some officials in connivance with college managements are pilfering the money . The scams come out and ... Aviation course Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bangalore, established in 1983, is conducting a 4-year Aerospace Engineering Degree course recognised by IGNOU, New Delhi. The course is scheduled to commence from academic year ... Joint research with Wharton School of Business Dhruva College of Management has been appointed as the principal State co-investigator for the Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) project which is currently being carried out by Wharton School of Business, ... Workshop held Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem, organised a workshop for students and faculty members recently. The workshop was conducted by the Director of Teachers Academy, CIFA, Uma Garimella and topics dealt were “Today’s under ... HOT TOPIC Inter-disciplinary courses: a welcome move |
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