Chemical biology involves application of chemical techniques and tools, often compounds produced through synthetic chemistry, to the study and manipulation of biological systems. ……………….. It differs from the more traditional disciplines of chemistry and biology in its emphasis on integration of a wider series of experimental techniques, ranging from synthetic organic chemistry to biochemistry, and [...]

Network system analysts design and implement network systems, configurations and architecture, including hardware and software, site locations and integration of technologies. They maintain peripherals — such as printers — that are connected to the network; identify areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as modems, fibre optic cables and telephone wires; train users to [...]

Stem cells have been labelled the natural repair kit of the human body. The cells, collected from the umbilical cord at the time of birth, are the building blocks of our blood and immune systems and have the potential to grow into any type of cell. They form the white cells that fight infection, red [...]

If you are on the lookout for a career that fulfils your spirit of adventure, patriotism, initiative and leadership, then paramilitary services could be just right for you. ………………… The defence services are responsible for guarding our national boundaries from external aggression. Paramilitary services such as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force [...]

Most offices have special programmes to help employees overcome their problems About 20 per cent of the working population has issues that are serious enough to interfere with workplace performance. The idea is to tackle them early, and not wait until the problem has a visible impact on their work. ……….. As CEO of Homewood [...]

If you are interested in health science and computer technology and are looking for a people-oriented career, you could consider nuclear medicine technology. Nuclear medicine deals with the technique of medical imaging. It is a branch of medicine that is used for diagnosis as well as treatment of diseases. It uses radioisotopes to study the [...]

So you’re set in college — campus, canteen, teachers, lectures, friends, foes, et al. However, come August and this fun quotient is going to shoot  up since colleges around the country will be brimming with the excitement of organising their annual fests. Malhar, Umang, Kaleidoscope and Mood Indigo are just some of the festivals that [...]

Design management involves managing design teams in creative industries and the application of skills in co-ordinating and optimising the design process. It is an essential element of all projects, and of particular significance to complex, multi-disciplinary projects which require a fully integrated design and engineering service. ………………… Thus, design management is about making design-relevant decisions [...]

Image by AFP/Getty Images via Daylife There are games for every taste — sports, action, adventure, strategy and education. Games are made for personal computers, consoles and arcades. ………………… Video, computer and mobile games are among the most complex forms of interactive media. Games simulate many elements of traditional media such as plot, characters, sound [...]

Cyber crimes are illegal activities committed using computers. The target of criminal activity can be a computer, a network or operations. It can also be against a person, an organisation or a government. …………………………………. Given our increasing dependence on computing technology and the growing opportunity to use engineering technologies to engage in illegal, unauthorised and [...]