Archive for November, 2008

Aim High »

All india institute of medical sciences, new delhi ..AIM-> When you visit a doctor and see his or her degree framed on the wall, you probably feel a sense of relief if you find that the person is a product of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). For, undoubtedly, AIIMS is one of [...]

Belgrade University Keen to Tap Indian Talent »

With nearly 25% of Serbia’s population based in Belgrade, the University of Belgrade is the most important institution of higher education in the country. …….. It was founded in 1808 as the Great Academy in revolutionary Serbia and granted formal university rights by a royal charter in 1905. It is the oldest and among the [...]

Knowledge Is Power »

Knowledge is an essential part of our individual and organisational ability to innovate, compete and succeed. Competence in knowledge and information management is crucial to success in the global economy. Such competence enables organisations to make sense of the increasing complexity and change in business and socio-political environments, make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty, [...]

Safe Havens in Choppy Times »

Jobseekers should consider industries that have remained unaffected by the slump. ADVICES:- Sanush Vijay was all starry-eyed when he filled in his forms for a postgraduate course in travel and tourism. The 23-year-old was confident of a successful career in this sector, as the tourism industry was heading north and the aviation business was enjoying [...]

Points to Ponder »

Mary Ellen Slayter has a few tips on what to do before and after you land that interview If you’re looking for a job, you should be mindful of who might be looking for you online. Many employers now routinely check out potential hires on social networking sites, for example. Here are a few tips [...]

Mind Your Own Business »

Lily Garcia suggests more efficient ways to address additional duties in office:- A reader writes: “My boss is a kindly gent who has been in this organisation for ages. He’s also past retirement age. It’s gotten to the point where he’s forgetting things, making mistakes and having lapses in judgement. A lot of work is [...]

Look Within to Lead Others »

Do you have what it takes to be the boss? Read on to find out your true worth :- …….. Before you lead others, before you can help others, you have to discover yourself,” former Royal Dutch Shell executive Joe Jaworski told interviewer Allen Webber. Evidently he’s not alone in that belief. Increasingly, companies are [...]

In Uncertain Times, Prepare Yourself for New Opportunities »

Global financial collapse, rapid relocation of industries, emerging markets, political unrest, and just the fast pace of change all mean that things you take for granted today might be completely different tomorrow. It’s a stressful time, and one in which long-term planning is becoming more and more difficult. Since you can’t possibly know what’s coming, [...]

Keep the Faith »

Motivation in the workplace is important to keep apathy at bay :- …………………. Hiral Shah, a marketing executive in a finance company, is getting the heebie-jeebies these days. The boss, who has for a long time been happy with her performance — in fact, she has promotions and hefty performance-related bonuses to show — seems [...]

Bond Gloves May Soon Replace Mouse »

The computer technology shown in science fiction like ‘Minority Report’ and James Bond flicks are drawing closer to reality, with a Los  Angeles-based company designing a system that can consign the mouse to history. …….…… John Underkoffler, chief scientist at Oblong Industries that has created the technology, says that the new technology called G-Speak may [...]