Archive for May, 2008

The Mother of All Sciences »

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Physicist , as a career has now become rewarding:-

Model student: German student Nico Marquardt with a model of the asteroid Apophis (AFP)
Just like it took an apple on the head for Newton to figure out gravity, it took a textbook for Abhay Karnataki to reach for the stars. As a child, Karnataki [...]

Unstrained Melody »

Music means different things to different people, but the language of music is universal. While music is mainly a source of relief and pleasure for the listener, for those involved in the profession, it is more than just art and performance. Especially with the internet revolution, the concept of ‘Indian’ western music is being redefined [...]

Thinking of Russia Beyond Medicine? »

Is it possible to think of Russia as an education destination beyond medical degrees? It doesn’t seem so till the time the Indian government, Medical Council of India (MCI) and Russian government arrive on a consensus related to the acceptance of Russian medical degrees in India. A seminar organised by the Russian Centre of Science [...]

Adult ADHD ‘Linked to Lost Work’ »

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do 22 fewer days of work per year than people who do not have the condition, a study says.

The research, which looked at 7,000 workers in 10 countries, found an average of 3.5% had ADHD.
Writing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the Dutch team said workplace screening should be used [...]

Out With the Old, in With the New »

Your next job may be the beginning of a fresh adventure. Here’s how to face the daunting challenges ahead.

Starting a new job means you may be confronted with a range of challenges that might include new software or a fresh operating system. You’re sure you’re up to it, but suddenly you’re faced with a learning [...]

Home Work »

Working from your residence may take off in sunrise industries, not in traditional ones:

The Work Wise Week has just got over in the UK; it ended with the Work Wise summit on May 21. For those who want to know what this new WWW is all about, it has more in common with the World [...]

Knowledge Power »

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The role of a librarian has changed from being a custodian of books to that of an expert on information. They not only classify and document information but also guide readers, researchers and teachers.
For all you passionate readers who rate the smell of books over every other scent in the world, making a [...]

Macrobiotic Cooking and Counseling »

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Macrobiotics, meaning “long life,” is the theory or practice of promoting well-being by means of a diet consisting chiefly of whole grains and beans. It involves creating a healthy lifestyle and is considered by some an alternative treatment in cancer, arthritis, depression, migraine headaches and other ills.
Macrobiotic chefs may instruct private clients interested [...]

Go for IT »

Information technology has become such a part and parcel of our lives that it is difficult to ignore.A day is already very near when a person will be called UNEDUCATED if he or she doesnot know computer operations.
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COMPUTER SAVVY: IT -education has become affordable and accessible these days.
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If you ask Richa Dutta, a Class X [...]

Growing Demand for Chip Designers »

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Next time you admire the latest functions in your cell phone, laptop, or playstation, or stare in awe at complex medical and manufacturing computers, remember that these devices are run by a tiny silicon wafer, commonly called a chip. Chip designers the world over work to make faster, cheaper, and more innovative [...]