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S.K. Goyal

‘Never prepare for CSE in isolation’

Mission Possible Study Circle is a not-for-profit organisation which helps students prepare for the civil services examination (CSE). The institute, near Indira Gandhi National Open University in Sout... »
Aarti Bali

Confused over credits

There is mixed reaction from students to DU’s Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) — praise for the wide range of choices offered, criticism for the semester system. »
Illustration: Satheesh Vellinezhi

Look inwards for solutions

Introspection helps identify one’s personality and rein in negativity. »
Prisma

Three apps to transform your pictures into artworks

Clicking pictures is second nature to students today. Capturing memories and preserving fun-filled moments with friends, among other things, is almost as important to them as studying. Though filters ... »
Radhika Khemka
December 31, 2016

Great summer at Kingston

As part of summer school, as a student of Commerce, I had the opportunity to attend Kingston University’s month-long course on International Business Management which emphasised the international as... »
Akankshya Kar
October 2, 2016

Tryst with the future

I always wanted to work with a technology company and my eight-week long internship with Samsung was the stepping stone towards my dream.I was in the fifth semester of my computer science and engineer... »
October 2, 2016

Latest scholarship opportunities

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships CWIT aims to provide a chance to early to mid-career practitioners to study in the U.K. in the fields of Arts (visual, music, performance, film, photography, ... »
Illustration: Deepak Harichandan
October 2, 2016

Fight those demons away

A first-year engineering student in Kochi attempted suicide allegedly due to ragging by senior students. – September 27A 19-year-old medical student allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the qua... »
September 25, 2016
Youth

Let the words flow

A project report of around 5,000 words is due in a month. No sweat, you tell yourself. I have plenty of time. Meanwhile, you busy yourself with other jobs. As days morph into weeks, the 5,000 words lo... »
September 18, 2016

Sports manager in the making

I have always had a passion for sports and a flair for sales. I thought I’d do well in life if I found something that would combine these two interests. So I switched lines after my bachelor’s in eng... »
September 18, 2016

Know your English: September 19

What is the meaning of ‘moxie’? (K Rajesh, Delhi)First, let us deal with the pronunciation of this word. The first syllable rhymes with ‘box’, ‘fox’ and ‘pox’, and the ‘ie’ in the second sounds like t... »
September 18, 2016

Beyond the classroom

Life at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras is more than just classes. It’s about staying at the campus, experiencing life, exploring opportunities and discovering new talents. Learning is beyon... »
September 18, 2016

Stay safe while shopping

The digital world is evolving everyday, and, as a result, staying safe online is increasingly becoming a relevant issue. From seemingly secure big companies to individuals, no one is safe from being h... »
Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar. File photo
AHMEDABAD, September 16, 2016

Centre may introduce quota for faculty at IIMs: Javadekar

The central government intends to bring a bill to introduce quota for faculty positions in the country's premier business schools Indian Institute of Management (IIMs), Human Resource Development Pra... »

Maharashtra govt. makes exams ‘fail-safe’

Deportation, indelible blot

New app development course by IIT-M

Get that global edge

NEET 2016: More tips

Know your English: September 12

Latest scholarship opportunities

From battlefront to boardroom

NEW DELHI, October 4, 2016

CBSE to review affiliation by-laws

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has set the ball rolling to check the commercialisation of education and is mulling the idea of placing a cap on the maximum fees a school can charge f... »
October 2, 2016

Know Your English: October 3

What is the meaning and origin of ‘tip one’s hands’? (M Revathi, Mangalore) It is not ‘tip one’s hands’ but ‘tip one’s hand’. This idiom has been part of the English language for several hundred yea... »
Gain new perspectives: Questioning widens one’s horizon. Photo: K. Ananthan
October 2, 2016

ASK that question

That feeling when it seems like everyone around you gets it and you are the only one who does not! And you are afraid that asking the question which no one else seems to have would just make you look ... »
September 29, 2016

Faculty matters...

The government of India has been encouraging the growth of tertiary education institutions across the country to facilitate accessibility. However, establishing quality institutions has become a misse... »
Be crisp and concise. Don’t make your SoP text-heavy.
September 25, 2016

Write that winning SoP

A statement of purpose is a student’s personal introduction to the admissions committee of a university describing his/her background, interests, future plans and why he/she wishes to pursue a partic... »
DU students wait to cast their votes. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
September 18, 2016

Inspiring change

The recently held Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, like every year, saw numerous rallies to woo student voters.ABVP, the winning party, in their 25-point manifesto, has promised stud... »
September 18, 2016

Latest scholarship opportunities

Adobe India - Women in Technology Scholarship 2017This scholarship recognises outstanding female students in the technology field.Eligibility: Female students currently enrolled at a university for th... »
September 18, 2016
Between Us

Balance the virtual and the real

The inspiration for this week’s sharing comes from two diverse sources. One was a conversation among a group of students, and the other, an article that appeared in a magazine. The conversing group we... »
September 18, 2016

What’s your choice?

An estimated 1,80,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India fly abroad every year to pursue higher education. A majority (over 54 per cent) of them enrol at American universities w... »
September 14, 2016

A spokesperson for science research

She has already had a pretty illustrious stint so far and now things are set to become even better for the 23-year-old science scholar Shwetha Srinivasan. In 2013, she was the youngest Indian to be in... »

Three apps to help you backup and secure phone data

Breaking the glass ceiling at AUT

Latest scholarship opportunities

My sales pitch

Give space for open dialogue

Chasing the IIT dream across Palk Bay

TVS Srichakra, SASTRA to train engineering grads

Platform for empowering girls

Colleges

Faculty matters...

Why is it that most institutions are reluctant to spend on faculty development and teaching competencies? »
Youth

Let the words flow

Every writer struggles with the writer’s block. But there is no need to panic. Here are some solutions. »
Be crisp and concise. Don’t make your SoP text-heavy.

Write that winning SoP

Your statement of purpose should make you stand out. Some pointers to drafting that polished essay, and pitfalls you must avoid. »

Sports manager in the making

Friendly faculty and an active advisory board make Deakin’s sport management programme one of the best, writes ARVIND SREENIVAS. »
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Schools
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis interacts with school students at Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur. File photo

Maharashtra govt. makes exams ‘fail-safe’

Now on, mark sheets of candidates who fail will read ‘Eligible for Re-Exam’ »

High Court tells CBSE to re-evaluate Political Science answer sheet

Board against revaluation despite verification revealing that student had been marked wrongly »

Noida government school students “in the dark” for months

Several schools in Gautam Budh Nagar without electricity since April as Education Department failed to clear dues »
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Careers
Intern Speak

My sales pitch

ROHAN SHUKLA writes about how his internship at Wipro helped him hone his skills and gain experience. »
A paradigm shift in approach to employment, from being qualification-based to skill-based is necessary. Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar

Bridge the skills gap

The employment landscape can be changed only by integrating skills with regular mainstream education in schools. »
Working closely with children to promote their psychological health. Photo: E. Lakshmi Narayanan Options

Therapists for the mind

Psychology, a field with critical shortage of experts in India as well as all over the world, offers numerous specialisations to choose from. »
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What do you look for in a newspaper for students?

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