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Set your child on a self-learning path

Parents must make conscious efforts to help children break out of the teacher-led learning system by encouraging them to self-learn and study, says life skills trainer Jayalakshmi Vaidhyanathan.

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Involve grandparents to make happy children

For centuries, the Indian joint family system integrated the elderly into family and childcare duties. But during the past two-three decades with the rise of the 21st century nuclear family, the role of grandparents has steadily diminished. Nevertheless, its important to bear in mind that they can play an important role in instilling positive values, traditions and time-tested cultural mores in young children - Nandini Reddy, Cynthia John & Mini P.

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Vegan lunch box ideas

For new age parents who have begun to discover food that is healthy, ethically produced, and minimally processed, here are good reasons for going vegan with some attractive vegan lunch box ideas - Bhumika K

Teachers Resources

Importance of collaborative learning in the classroom

A classroom is a microcosm of the universe, and a classroom is an excellent space to inculcate practices that can help students throughout their adult lives. As correctly pointed out by Henry Ford, Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress. Working together is success Students need to be made comfortable working in groups.

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Educating children about cyber safety

ParentsWorld invited parents of the Khaitan Public School, Ghaziabad, to share their insights on preparing children to deal with dangerous social media exposure and online games that could lead to self-harm and/or to the Blue Whale Challenge.

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The sun, sand and culture of UAE

Contemporary United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the worlds fastest growing tourist destinations. It offers visitors sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment

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Not so sweet effects of sugar

Dr. Gita Mathai explains the toxic effects of high sugar consumption on children's health and recommends permissible limits for different age groups.

Students Resources

9 famous alumni of Christ University

Christ University was founded in 1969. Back then, it was known as Christ College. Presently, it caters to more than 18,000 students from India and abroad. The university offers 46 undergraduate, 44 masters, 17 M.Phil and 21 Ph.D degree programmes. It also boasts a huge established alumni network. Christ University alumni have made their mark in various fields, including Music, Television and Film industry, Politics, Administration, Management, Law and Arts, among others.

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Green pastures for insurance professionals

The insurance business offers very bright employment prospects, particularly since India is a grossly under-insured country. With private sector insurance companies having entered the Indian marketplace in droves, they are recruiting personnel aggressively from training institutes and from the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and General Insurance Corporation (GIC), the two public sector behemoths which have dominated the insurance business in this country for half a century.

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Why is my preschooler misbehaving?

My four-year-old son is going through a phase where he hits and kicks us often. If I am on the phone, he disconnects it, or yells and screams till I attend to him. How do I cope with such behaviour? — Anita Pradeep Kumar D, Trichy

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How to develop the art of public speaking

The art of persuading, inspiring and winning over a crowd — small or big — is an essential skill for success in life and the workplace, says Jayalakshmi Vaidyanathan.


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Taking on the menacing blue whale challenge

The deadly online Blue Whale Challenge, which targets and goads teenage children to self-harm, mutilation and finally suicide, has created a wave of panic among the parents' community in India. Given the psychological vulnerability of teens, counsellors advise parents to encourage two-way communication, monitor children's internet usage, and quickly address signs of teen depression and self-destructive behaviour, writes Arundathi Nath

Teachers Resources

State government texbook howlers

•An English-medium class XII sociology textbook of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education ascribes ugliness and handicap” as the main reasons why Indian parents have to pay dowry for the marriage of their daughters. If a girl is ugly and handicapped, it becomes very difficult for her to get married. To marry her, the girls bridegroom and his family demand more dowry. The helpless parents of such girls are then forced to pay up,” explains the author.

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How edtech can aid the learning process

Creativity is dying a slow death as the Indian educational system emphasises rigorously on rote learning rather than critical thinking and problem solving,” says Mitsuyo Tamai, CEO of Japan-based tuition centre Kiwami.

Students Resources

Choosing Government-Affiliated Private Colleges has its own advantage

After completing school, choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions that a student takes. The choice he/she makes at the time determines his/her whole future in terms of jobs, career growth and standard of life. College is not just a place to pursue higher education but it is a place where students have access to innumerable possibilities and they also get the right resources to realize their dreams. The right kind of college will help a student grow, enhance their personality, brush up their skills, provide them with a platform to exhibit their talent and above all, it provides them with quality education.

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Documents required for verification at MAT exam centre

To ensure smooth and transparent conduct of Management Aptitude Test (MAT), the All India Management Association (AIMA) has asked candidates to bring several documents to the centre of MAT exam for verification purposes. These documents would assist in verifying the identity of the applicants and approve their candidature in MAT.



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Top 10 traits of a successful engineer

Preparing for engineering? You should be capable of tackling complex technical challenges by inculcating certain key skills and qualities. Even today, engineering is still a highly sought-after career. Vast and dynamic, this field needs experts who have the ability to adapt to new challenges persistently. Listed below are the top 10 traits of a successful engineer:

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3 best ways to keep your child engaged during summer vacation

Summer vacation forms an integral part of every child's life owing to the conclusion of a fruitful educational year, facilitating a gap of two months. Yet, children are found to while away this time indulging in pointless pursuits such as staying indoors with their video games, leaving parents worried about the lost time. Certainly, time is precious and children need to utilise this time more wisely to productive causes. For the children, it is the best time to learn new things that they do not have the time for during the academic year. Listed here are three ways to spend summer vacations in a productive way.

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Best Engineering Courses

JEE Main and Advanced, the most coveted and sought-after engineering entrance examination in India has just wrapped up. As soon as the results are declared, students are going to flock at engineering colleges around the country to seek admission in any of the courses in engineering. Many students prefer enrolling in an engineering course for an undergraduate degree. The fact that nearly 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main this year is a testament to that. A promising career is perhaps the most driving factor that encourages students to pursue engineering. However, in a race to crack the entrance exam, students often fail to pay attention to the course they enroll themselves in.

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Education on moral values a must for school children

Swami Vivekananda said of Education: "Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man…”

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Relevance of modern gurukul system in new India

- Raunak Jain, managing director, Tula's International School.

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British English or American English: 10 ways to spot the difference

Two roads diverge in the metaphorical woods of your mind, and you know that you cannot travel both. Which one to pick? The email that you have just typed asks you the same question over and over again: Is your university recognized or is it recognised?

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How start-ups are providing students real time industry experience

- Praachi Pathak, talent acquisition specialist, ROPOSO

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Five tips to ace Reading Comprehension in CAT

Past trends have revealed that a lot more emphasis is placed on Reading Comprehension while designing the Common Admission Test – an examination taken by roughly two lakh people - to make their IIM dreams come true. Ever since its increased weightage from 45 to 70 percent in 2013, cracking this section has become very essential. Reading and interpreting complex passages have come to be a vital aspect of the CAT examinations.

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E.A.S.I.E.R ” the new key to success for 21st century kids

In today's competitive world, awareness of life skills is essential to meet everyday needs, challenges and demands of life. Possession of such vital knowledge is not only necessary for adults but should also be imparted to kids from an early age. Alongside providing the kids necessary tools to deal with life issues, these skills further empowers them to make well-informed decisions that have long-term implications.

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5 social skills every school student must develop

In schools, children not only discover how to read and write, but also learn how to develop social skills. Social skills can be defined as the skills we, as humans use to communicate and interact with one another, both verbal and non-verbal. Although there is no formal system in place where teachers can grade students based on their social skills, an appropriate parameter to gauge the same can be how a student behaves and interacts with his/her peers on a day-to-day basis.

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College degree vs street smartness.. what actually counts?

As a student graduates from high school and steps into college, he/she is often in a dilemma about making life-changing decisions. Deciding what course to pursue and from which college is one of those decisions. Worldwide, the governments encourage every child to at least attend school and then further pursue a degree in various specialisations. And why not? Aterall, humans are also a resource for development.

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Useful tips to retain Biology Lessons

Biology is an interesting subject but can also be quite challenging. If you are aspiring to become a doctor, then Biology is critical to your CBSE NEET success. Concepts like Plant Morphology, Cell structure, and Genetics can give many sleepless nights. If you too find the subject tough, these tips will come in handy for you. Here's how you should approach the subject.

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7 tips to help crack NEET for droppers and repeaters

- Aakash Chaudhry, director, Aakash Educational Services Pvt. Ltd

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Why diversity in the classroom matters

Deepika Sharma

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How the Gurukul system of learning can help ace JEE written

With JEE around the corner, aspirants are gearing up with preparations for one of the toughest examinations in the world. To excel at this arduous competitive exam is no easy task; it requires developing a certain mindset, understanding, and stamina, which is different from what students are taught in a regular school. Student needs to have an agile mind that is capable of analytical thinking and understanding of complex core concepts. They need to build a strong and solid foundation of scientific and technology knowledge students, which is possible through deep levels of determination, focus and concentration. This is the reason why Gurukul systems are considered to be the best places to facilitate a sound learning environment.

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Mapping the future education landscape of India

By 2025, India will have 119 million 18 to 22 year olds, which means India will be home to the largest student population in the world by then. Indias education institutes will face several challenges if they are to be able to meet the demand for courses of all types from vocational to academic and at standards acceptable to both students and the government.

Students Resources

Why students should create their own financial plan

Stepping out of the sheltered environment of a school and a comfortable life at home under the guidance and support of parents marks a major turning point for every student stepping into a university. Just like every other phase of life, it is not the academic and theoretical knowledge alone that we gather but also incur several practical real-life experiences during the course of time and thus, have our respective take-away lessons from them. Becoming financially independent in terms of handling your own expenses and allocating a suitable budget for yourself, is one thing which comes across as both a responsibility as well as a feeling of growing up as an adult.


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Minerva Schools at KGI announces admissions for 2017-18

Minerva Schools at KGI, one of the most innovative institutions in the world, announces the commencement of admissions to its undergraduate courses for the academic year 2017-2018. The online application form is free of cost and the selection will be based on merit. The last date for the submission of forms is March 15, 2017, for all courses.

Parents Resources

How technology is revolutionising home schooling

Parents who have taken the decision to home-school their children in the last decade or so find themselves in a comfortable space, thanks to the exponential growth in technology. The anxiety over where these resources are available was always a factor while considering the decision. Well, not anymore.

Teachers Resources

6 reasons for a college to have a sound employment assessment programme

Employment assessment programmes at colleges are typically designed to help students attain their goals at the completion of the course. It helps students to recognise their strengths and areas of improvement, identify industries and functions that may suit their skills and interests, measure gaps and provide feedback. These are necessary for students to prepare themselves to get selected and perform at workplace.

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