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An academic framework for reforms 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 ... GUIDANCE PLUS The error-free path to GMAT success On the sentence correction part in the verbal section of the Graduate Management Admission Test. 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 ... It is time for Ragam’ 09 Competitions will be held in over 40 events at the annual cultural festival of the National Institute of Technology Calicut. 
Coming up ...* Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test. Last date: April 4. ( www.cusat.nic.in) * Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination 2009 for admissions to five-year ... EFLU campus: Central nod awaited The University Grants Commission has earmarked Rs.76 crore for setting up a campus of the English and Foreign Languages University in the State. Test Track The Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad has invited applications for the MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET- 09) to be held on May 17 at all National Institutes of Technology, including NIT Calicut.Indian nationals ... Q & A 
Network certificationsI am a final-year M.Com. student. I have completed a six-month course in hardware and networking. Also, I have taken commerce with computer applications at the Plus-Two level. Please let me know about the networking certification courses like ... Courses in plastics engineering and technology The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), with its headquarters in Chennai, has invited applications for its Joint Entrance Examination to be held on June 14 for admissions to the following courses commencing on July ... Chandrayaan journey comes alive at Vision’ 09 The three-day event was organised by the College of Engineering of Anna University. NEW Arrivals The new additions to the Kerala Council for Historical Research Library, Thiruvananthapuram, are:Panikkar K.N. (Ed.), Towards Freedom: Documents on the Movement for Independence in India-1940; In the Series on ICHR: Towards ... IBM’s technology challenge IBM has launched a technology challenge — IBM Blue Battle — for students in over 25 leading engineering colleges across the country. It will give students the chance to get hands-on experience of high-end technologies and use ...
Have skill, face market MSME trains youth and helps them set up small-scale units Learning platform that pays too Open source software is here to stay, going by the experience of these colleges in their teaching-learning approach. 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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