If you are looking for good colleges, Chandigarh has a few surprises up its sleeve. Chandigarh is interesting in more ways than one — the capital of two states, it is a model of urban design and architecture, with an administration that works with clockwork precision. What’s more, it also enjoys a prominent position on [...]

It is a shock to be diagnosed with cancer. Often the disease and its treatment cause pain and distressing symptoms. Some cancers progress to a point beyond treatment. The patient and the family feel helpless, depressed, defeated and angry. In the worst case, they quietly wait for death to end the suffering. However, there is [...]

Image via Wikipedia Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI)  Universityplans to introduce seven different courses in tourism, hospitality and heritage studies. The university aims to bring an academic and research perspective to courses otherwise considered vocational in nature. It also aims to widen access by making these courses affordable and easily accessible. “Institutes offering degrees and diplomas in [...]

Institute of Health Management Research, Bangalore In these tumultuous times, there are some careers that can be considered safe havens. One of them is the healthcare sector. Even in these times of job crunch, the demand for medical professionals is steadily on the rise. Moreover, super speciality hospitals are coming up in several parts of [...]

Want to work in an organisation that values its female workforce? Here’s how to go about it Trying to find a company that meets your changing needs as a woman? Then you need to find out how the organisation supports its workers, particularly its female workforce. Experts say the picture will emerge as you research [...]

Follow these steps to become a positive force in your office …………………………… It’s easy to be positive in a positive environment. It’s when things are emotionally draining that you’re challenged to behave differently. But you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. By your actions and responses, you can [...]

Nancy Collamer helps you with your career dilemmas Q. I’ve read about people who quit their long-time, high profile jobs for simpler, more rewarding work, but it seems like such a feat. How do I begin to set these types of plans in place? A.There is a whole industry ready to help you through this [...]

If you are looking for a big university with small costs and a great ambience, you may try Leeds. ..Click to see the CAMPUS->civichall400 It is said to be the fastest growing city in the UK. A major centre for commerce and higher education, it boasts of a student population of over 2,00,000. And why [...]

Nikhil Bhatia, head operations, Lord&Berry, says that with a growing focus on environmental concerns, there is a need for people who can venture  into manufacturing mineral cosmetics. An analysis of trends related to the sale of cosmetics across the world reveals an interesting fact. Although people buy cosmetics throughout the year, it has been observed [...]

A little bit of stress helps to bring out the best in people ………………….. Banks, both in India and abroad, are being subjected to “stress tests” these days. The objective is to judge how well they are placed to cope with the recession. Many banks abroad are on the borderline; some have, of course, succumbed. [...]