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Learning platform that pays too
Open source software is here to stay, going by the experience of these colleges in their teaching-learning approach.
Have skill, face market
MSME trains youth and helps them set up small-scale units
NPTEL — streaming knowledge to all
A joint initiative by the seven IITs and the IISc for creation of content for 100 engineering and science subjects as web-based supplements.
PHG flying programme
National Adventure Foundation (Tamil Nadu and Puducherry chapters), located in Coimbatore, organised a Powered Hang Glider (PHG) flying programme for students at Air Force Station, Sulur. According to Shyamala Jayshankar, the Chaper Director, the ...
Online CAT: does it augur well?
Students are keeping their fingers crossed as the Indian Institutes of Management are expected to go for an online Common Admission Test from 2009. J. S. BABLU analyses the pros and cons
India needs three lakh megawatts
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kalasalingam University organised a two-day conference on ‘NPES – 09” on Friday (March 6). S. Arumugam, Director (Research & Development) of the University presided ...
E-learning, solution to skills training
Instead of focusing only on upgrading syllabi and inducting more teachers, the government should encourage the use of technology and e-learning to provide skills training to industry workers, according to B. Santhanam, chairman, Confederation of ...
Building a better future
Course on building material units is in demand
Chandrayaan journey comes alive at Vision’09
The three-day Vision 2009, a national-level technical symposium, organised by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, Anna University, concluded here on Friday. The final day saw a huge crowd ...
Students turn parliamentarians
The students of the Department of Commerce of Sri Krishna Arts and Science College turned parliamentarians at a Mock House organised recently. The young parliamentarians of the Youth Parliament introduced a Bill on Corporate Governance. ...
‘Rosy’ career in floriculture
The floriculture industry provides untold opportunities for those who wish to thrive on this fast growing sunrise industry, writes NIVEDITA GANGULY
Campus Connect
A three-day national conference on free/open source software was inaugurated by S.V. Raghavan of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Thiagarajar College of Engineering. Prof. Raghavan spoke about the contribution of free/open source software ...
The fading art of handwriting
In the computer age, it seems handwriting skills are almost irrelevant.
NPTEL reaches out
It will create content for 100 engg. and science subjects as web-based supplements
IBM’s technology challenge
IBM has launched a technology challenge — IBM Blue Battle — in over 25 leading engineering colleges across India. It will give students the chance to get hands-on experience of high-end technologies and use IT tools to develop ...
Training programme on soft skill development
S.S.M. Institute of Textile Technology and Polytechnic College, Komarapalayam, recently conducted a one-day training programme on soft skill development for National Service Scheme volunteers. A press release from the institution says in ...
JIPMER test
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, under the Government of India, has invited applications for its national-level entrance examination to be held on June 7 for admissions to the MBBS course ...

CAREER GUIDE
Reforms in CA training
Several changes, including a reduction in the duration of articled training and option to qualify as an accounting technician, have been introduced
Making choice-based credit system work
Due to limitations in educational institutions and societal pressures, the Choice-Based Credit System may not be providing real choice to Tamil Nadu’s college students. But there is an alternative.
Entering the fourth estate for a career


Youngest AS9100 auditor


English + sharp ear
A career in medical transcription can be lucrative
NIT-T architecture students win Le-Corbusier trophy
Overcoming stiff competition at the Convention of SAARC NASA (National Association of students of Architecture) at the Commonwealth Village in Pune, B.Arch students of National Institute of Technology – Tiruchi (NIT-T) clinched the overall ...
ANGRAU to develop e-course for home science
The e-courseware development project to be completed in three years will cost Rs. 2.92 crore, writes R. RAVIKANTH REDDY
Premier B-school to be launched


Diploma in welding through distance learning


Saltire scholarship
Scotland is offering a new scholarship award, under the aegis of the Scotland Saltire scheme, to young professionals from across the world. The ‘Saltire Scholarships 2009’ scheme has on offer 50 awards for Indian students to ...

CAMPUS JOTTINGS
Entrepreneurship development camp
A three-day entrepreneurship development camp organised by EDP Cell of Osmania University was inaugurated at Nizam Institute of Computer Sciences by the college chairman Mohd. Jaffer on Thursday. Advising students on some important aspects ...
SMS your lessons!
The Central Institute of Educational Technology is all set to use mobile technology for upgrading teachers’ skills

INVOGUE
Give a thought to earrings too!
If you thought fashion was just about clothes. Think again. Accessories, such as earrings, bracelets, chains, shoes etc., are ever changing too. ‘Hangings’ to ‘chandelier’ earrings to ‘hoops’, it’s ...
Igniting minds
A former District Collector inspires schoolchildren to work towards achieving their goals
Test Tracker

Course
The Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune, will offer a six-month course in ‘Cyber Crime Prosecution and Defence’ in the distance mode.According to a release, the course will cover the following subjects: Computer hardware, networks ...
Devotional fervour permeates meet on Annamayya writings
Speakers at the two-day programme on ‘Annamayya Writings’ explained the students about the literacy, devotion and language used by Annamacharya in his sankeertanas and poetry. They stressed the need to spread the ...
The harsh reality
Placements, guaranteed till last year, are now an aspiration
Changing role of HR managers
The future course of human resources management in the context of the recession and large-scale layoffs was brought into focus at a recent seminar organised by the Madras School of Social Work (MSSW).Students attending ‘HR ...


GUIDANCEPLUS
How to go about sentence correction
The third type of questions in the GMAT verbal section test familiarity with grammatical rules of standard written English, and the ability to improve incorrect or ineffective expressions.

Alternative courses that ensure employment
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is offering five certificate courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode
Management meet concludes
The students of New Science College had had unlimited fun at the two-day annual event, ‘Maneuver –09’. Management students from about 40 institutions in Telangana region converged for the meet hosted by the college here on March ...

Q & A
The MBA market still thrives
I am a second year student pursuing the Bachelor of Commerce programme in Computer Science. I recently read in a newspaper that the need for MBAs is on the decline. I want to pursue MBA from a top business school. Please ...
Alagappa University to offer integrated MBA
The Coimbatore Gandhipuram Centre of Alagappa University will offer integrated MBA programme for Plus-Two-completed students from this year.According to a release from the university, the duration of the course is five years. The ...

Test preparation
In order to familiarise the candidates with the test style, the testing authority provides the GMATPrep software free of charge to all potential test-takers. It includes a set of practice questions. The software simulates the actual examination, ...

Latest computer technologies debated
Young engineers of various engineering institutions discussed about ‘advanced technologies in computers’, ‘steganography’, ‘trends in technology and management’, ‘problems posed by technology ...
Formula: be inquisitive and push boundaries
Research is central to a country’s economy and industry. But what defines a researcher and how can an environment be created for research?
REC team wins
A nine-member team of Rajalakshmi Engineering College from the departments of Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering won a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 at the ...
Good response to ‘transITion’
Inter-collegiate technical fest ‘transITion ‘09’, organised by Cognizant for the pre-final year engineering and MCA students in Coimbatore, witnessed a good response. Over 900 students from 21 engineering colleges in Coimbatore, ...
‘New varsities for quality education’
Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) secretary M.D. Christopher has announced that the State government’s proposal to set up new universities is aimed at taking the quality of higher education to new heights.He ...
Be innovative
How to make English teaching-learning interesting
E-learning, answer to skills training
Instead of focusing only on upgrading syllabi and inducting more teachers, the government should encourage the use of technology and e-learning to provide skills training to industry workers, according to B. Santhanam, chairman, Confederation of ...
All about international studies
I completed BA journalism. I want to do post graduation in international studies. Kindly tell me about the colleges offering the course. Y. Sameera International studies is a discipline that encompasses study of ...
Women’s studies to the fore
In an effort to increase women’s participation in education, the UGC has started 70 centres for women’s studies
Gearing up to make higher education qualitative
‘Who’s Who’ of higher education in State sat down to discuss the ills affecting university education, writes RAMESH SUSARLA
Training in Microsoft .NET technologies
Easy Design Systems, Coimbatore, is involved in areas of training, and consulting and software development. It also provides quality solutions and consistent delivery schedules. It has so far trained more than 4,000 candidates in Microsoft ...

TALKING POINT
Clarity must for fluent English


DIFFERENT STROKES
Why study for the market?
Parents ignore children’s interests, forcing them to take up courses which pay
Proper planning vital
The final two steps (among the five) to put more time in our lives are, ‘coping with everyday time-demands’ and ‘putting time to work’. Many of us feel it hard to get going in the morning. It requires planning and ...
Finance is the ‘hot’ portfolio
‘Career Crossroads’ survey compares the popularity of courses to ascertain career trends

Campus Capsule
‘Career Crossroads’ survey compares the popularity of courses to ascertain career trends


GROUP DISCUSSION
Face challenges of downslide with better skills, say students
The Hindu Education Plus organised a group discussion for the students of the MVR College of Engineering with a view to provide new opportunities for young aspirants to enhance their skills and get the much-needed competitive edge. The students ...

YOUR VOICE
Unity is strength
When one works in a team, the pressure is distributed, and attainment of success seems relatively easier
Eplus Club schedule
Theme: - The Eplus Club is all about having fun with the English language. This week let’s focus on getting creative and playing with the language. Enjoy.Day 1: Am I for Innovation: - Think about a line from any poem ...
Credibility, image matter
A look at what job-seekers look for in companies

CAMPUS JOTTINGS
College celebrates annual day
The PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology celebrated its annual day amidst enthusiastic participation by students and staff. Various cultural programmes and competitions were conducted on the occasion. K. Suryanarayana Murthy, Tata ...
Let’s get QUIZical
1. Which Biblical figure, accused of fratricide, has been the subject of a prose poem by Coleridge and a dramatic poem by Byron?2. How do we better know the planets originally called ‘Georgium Sidus’?3. Which Ernest ...
Write to us
Interested in starting Eplus Club in your institution? All you need is to register with The Hindu, identify the students willing to improve their language skills and one or two lecturers to assist them. Write to us for ...
Eplus Club launched amid fanfare
More than 200 students of Eswar Engineering College at Kesanupalli near Chilakaluripet in Guntur district enthusiastically participated in the formal launching of Education Plus Club (E-Plus Club) activities on their college ...

HOT TOPIC
Intermediate marks will finally matter
It is a subject which has been in debate for a long time. The style of writing answers in EAMCET is completely different from that of Intermediate examination. The engineering and medical aptitude of a candidate cannot be tested from the ...

JNAFU – premier varsity for fine arts, architecture
Although the official year of establishment shows that Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFU) was started in 2008, it has a much longer legacy to take pride in. It was the country’s second oldest Fine Arts and ...

Share your views
A man is judged by the teachers he studied under. Teachers in our society are placed equally with parents and God and since ancient times Gurus had a special place in the Indian culture. Sadly, these same people are portrayed as either buffoons ...


UNIVERSITY ROUNDUP
JNTUH hosts ‘Pragnya 09’
The Department of Electrical and Electronics of the JNTU-Hyderabad organised a national-level technical symposium “Pragnya 09” that attracted students of over hundred colleges from the city and all over India. A wide range of academic ...


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