Archive for December, 2008

Gene and Tonic »

Genetics can address a whole range of problems. ………………………………. Want to know how cancer develops? Or what needs to be done to make your morning coffee more aromatic? Or how a paddy field can lead to more rice? For answers to all these — and lots more — get to the root of genes. The [...]

Count Your Contacts »

Networking is necessary to land the right job: …….. Q. Everyone is saying that you need to network to find a new job. But you hate networking. Do you have to do it? A. Unfortunately, you probably do. Few people can get a job simply by emailing a resume to a hiring manager — especially [...]

Green Thumb »

Want to give the Green Revolution a hand? Institute of Career Studies has just the course for you . …………………………………. The College of Agricultural Engineering was established in 1964 as part of the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. The college has excellent training facilities in the field of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Because of the [...]

Learn To Fight Proverty »

Do you want to understand contemporary global development inequalities? Do you want to study economics in conjunction with development? If so, development economics could be right up your alley. The study of development in low-income countries is attracting more attention than ever before. Policy-makers are increasingly finding themselves grappling with complex issues of growth, inequality, [...]

Exercise Before Work Eases Stress »

You can now cite this research to convince your boss to start a gym in the office, for people who exercise on work days “are happier, suffer less stress and are also more productive”. ………….. Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that employees who enjoy a workout before going to work — or [...]

TOEFL Takes You There »

Indian students know English well and therefore do well in the exam:- ……………………… Fear of terrorist attacks may have prompted many to cancel their trips to exotic foreign locales, but it has not deterred students from boarding flights for admission to colleges and universities abroad. Young aspirants still feel that a degree from a reputed [...]

Publishing Success »

Are you a niche publisher looking for international exposure. ………………………… Have a cracking new idea that will change the world of publishing but not the means to carry it out? The British Council gives you a chance to put your innovative idea into action. All you have to do is sign up for the Young [...]

Self Help »

MPhil in mental health and social psychology, Nimhans, Bangalore It is one of the most sought after courses in the area of mental health. Institute of Career Studies has the details; ………. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans), Bangalore, is a multidisciplinary institute in the area of mental health and neurosciences. Earlier [...]

Ring in the New Year »

This year make resolutions that will benefit your professional life ……………………….. It’s that time of the year when many people roll up their sleeves and decide to turn over a new leaf; it’s the season for New Year’s resolutions. If you have not made up your mind by now, however, chances are you won’t be [...]

Tech a Shine to Consultancy »

Your technical skills may not be the ticket to a management consulting job : ………… In today’s globally competitive market, corporate strategy is often intertwined with technology solutions. To respond to customer needs, management consulting firms increasingly seek tech professionals with business knowhow to help their clients. “The vast majority of work relating to consulting [...]