Gone are the days when career progression was linear and predictable. Gone are the days when a college education was enough to make you wise and employable. Gone are the days when career development is decided by the bosses.
Yoga originated in ancient India and is one of most popular meditation techniques across the globe. Yoga means union, a spiritual and ascetic discipline that is aimed at the union of the body, mind and spirit through specific physical postures, focused breathing and controlled thought.
A common grievance of interviewees who have failed to make the cut is that they consider themselves as having performed well in the technical rounds of the hiring process. They knew the answers to the most complicated of technical questions, yet, were all at sea over where they went wrong. Candidates often forget that mere technical knowledge is inadequate to crack an interview. In the ever-evolving job market, soft skills help one stand out from the competition.
Education is an important part of an individual’s life. It not only helps to kick-start a flourishing career but also widens the mental horizon and adds a glean to one's personality. Students today are readily opting for higher education in a foreign destination. However, the plethora of options and too many choices make this dream a challenge for many to achieve. Foreign universities offer a variety of courses at undergraduate level but a student aiming for international education should consider several factors while choosing a university. These factors include languages known, budget, aptitude, suitable culture and future plans. Many students become a victim of incomplete research and end up getting admission in a university of less credibility.
Using a public WiFi these days is easy and it is no doubt a good medium for faster communication from anywhere. Internet has undeniably been a game-changer in our lives and has made our lives much more convenient. These hotspots which are usually free to access are so widespread and common that people frequently connect to them without thinking twice. But this also makes us vulnerable to the perils of the Internet revolution by directly exposing us to the threat of cyber-attacks and other cybersecurity flaws.
In this era of digital learning, technology plays a crucial role in the process of knowledge dissemination. Though there are thousands of applications/technology tools available in the market, only a handful of them are popular among the students and educators. We bring to you five digital learning tools that can be used by teachers and students to expand their knowledge and make learning easy and fun.
‘Forewarned is forearmed’ is a piece of timeless wisdom. So, students who went into the second slot expecting a similar paper as that of the first slot (or for that matter the CAT 2017 paper) were on the right track. It too started with an ‘easy’ VARC section. The passages were on similar lines as those of the first slot. The DILR section continued to give a sigh of relief to the students. However, some are of the opinion that it was slightly tougher than the first slot’s DILR section. Overall, it was of a moderate level of difficulty. And the reign of QA continued. It remained the toughest section in the second slot too.
CAT 2018 came out of the bag with two thuds and a loud bang. The paper started with an ‘even easier than 2017’ Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section. Then the level of difficulty of the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section provided a major reprieve to the nervous ‘jantaa’ as it broke from the trend of the last three years. It was a moderately difficult section as compared to an out and out difficult section that has been observed over the last 2-3 years. However, this relief was short-lived as the Quantitative Ability (QA) section came out all guns blazing. IIM-C kept its reputation intact with its emphasis on the QA section. So the break-up of the paper was as follows:
India is rapidly moving towards complete digitisation and is one of the fast mushrooming economies in the world. Although our education system is yet to achieve the global standards of excellence, it is progressing at a steady pace. Education was given great importance in ancient India; the Nalanda University - the oldest university in our country - was established in the 5th century CE and is said to have been flourishing until 1200 CE. Further, even under the British rule, Indians had a strong desire for education and intellectual growth which led to the establishment of several universities during that era. Here’s a look at some of the legacy universities in the country that are still thriving today.
A good majority among the multiplying smartphones users are adolescents, mobile devices are nothing less than magic wands to the millennials, where PayTM or PhonePe or Tez are used to purchase snacks, meals, tickets, travel fares, repaying debts to pals. An Uber or Ola is booked to leave or get home often using shared rides, WhatsApp is the primary mode of communication with minimal effort using emoticons and net lingo like IDK and TBH (acronyms for I Don’t Know and To Be Honest). Plans and catch-ups are confirmed on checking restaurants on Zomato and movies on BookMyShow. Not to forget Instagram, SnapChat, Musical.ly and FaceBook Messenger that encourage silly selfies/videos and even sexting. The addictive gaming apps keep them detached from their schedules and real world socialization. We all are habituated to our phones by the millennials and their mobile devices seem inseparable. Here’s how you can make sure these are safe enough for their usage.
Empathy: Empathy is one quality that makes us truly human. No matter how technologically sophisticated they are, robots will never have the innate ability to connect with and understand other human beings on an emotional level.
Every classroom has learners or students who appear bored and detached, who don’t complete courses, or who, if questioned, don't know or have not understood the concept. Learning suffers when students are bored, disinterested and demotivated. It has been observed that engaged learners are happier, more productive, and more committed.
Philippines has been a sought after destination for Indian students wishing to pursue medical education since the past few years. Besides its affordable medical universities, bountiful natural resources, acceptance of English language, the country welcomes diversity like none other; the locals are extremely hospitable towards foreign tourists and students. In general, Filipinos are warm, cheerful people with a great sense of humour. According to Gallups index, the country is ranked among the happiest countries in the world. Pursuing MBBS or other higher education courses in Philippines is a wise decision. Philippines universities offer world class education in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business and many more subjects. Indian students are seen keenly interested in some of the top medical universities in Philippines.
When looking for opportunities to study abroad, until a few years ago, a handful of countries came to an Indian students mind. The United States and the United Kingdom with their prestigious colleges and great institutions of higher learning, many of them with Ivy League tag, topped the list. However, restrictions on student visa and post qualification opportunities for internship in the UK and USA has suddenly brought up questions in the minds of both the students and their parents.
Art education means different things to different people, but the crux of it, is that it imparts knowledge and education in various fields of the arts like music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Society functions in such a way now, that a majority of the manual and technical jobs that were done by people before, can be done by machines. The main demand lies in innovation and creativity, thinking outside the box and having good interpersonal skills.
Australia is steadily emerging as a favourite study abroad destination beckoning Indian students not just for the academic opportunities it offers but also the employability factor, which is a major plus point.
The education sector is seeing the application of new digital platforms like never before. One of the most profound ways in which technology has changed education is that it has made it more accessible than it was a few decades ago.
The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to accelerate in the past couple of years. AI scientists are devoted to creating machines that can perform tasks which require human intelligence. When AI can already drive our cars, take care of our customer service calls, and perform other daily tasks that have needed manual work until previously, it is no wonder that the degree of automation is only expected to increase. Speculations are already in order about the employment disruption that would be caused by AI-powered machines and bots. As a matter of fact, a study conducted by Oxford University estimates that AI could replace 47 percent of jobs in the US over the next two decades.
The term art encompasses a large variety of works, from paintings to sculptures, architecture to design, and in modern times, digital art. Everyone can appreciate and marvel at art, and being subjective in nature, different art forms appeal to different people. Art appreciation, however, refers to the exploration and analysis of the art forms that we are exposed to. It can be highly subjective, depending on an individuals personal tastes and preferences, or can be done on the basis of several grounds such as elements of design and mastery displayed in the piece. Art appreciation also involves a deeper look into the setting and historical implication and background of the piece, a study of its origins.
Often we come across people-achievers and self-proclaiming zealots who state skill training is ok but gut and gumption seal the deal”. In fact, this perception is scarily spreading amongst the youth as fresh faced kids feel entitled to a particular arena in the occupation field without the backup of experience. Truth is, a skill-less approach to any job restricts you to a great extent, making you a one-trick pony”. On the other hand, constant skill training acts as a platform to elevate your professional development, giving that necessary push for you to soar. Sceptical? Let us look at reasons why constant development and training is essential.
Professor (Dr.) Patrick Phelan (professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and assistant dean of Graduate Programmes at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) talks about the need for innovation in higher education and benefits and challenges of pursuing an engineering degree abroad in an interview with EducationWorld.
Completing class 12 is one of the initial and most crucial milestones in life. The choice of what must be the next step forward does cause anxiety to both students and their parents. The decision to choose the most appropriate course should be zeroed in after evaluating not just ambitions and interests but also aptitude and willingness to commit to the demands and requirements of the course.
If you have just finished school and stepping into college this year, you will feel the gush of freedom in this transition from school to college but remember with freedom comes responsibility. We have 10 tips to help you deal with new life, new experiences and new situations in college.
The healthcare industry in India is growing at an accelerated pace. It was valued at US$ 110 billion in 2016 and is growing at 22 percent CAGR, according to a report by research firm RNCOS and industry chamber ASSOCHAM. The industry is expected to reach US$ 372 billion by 2022. This is resulting in a huge demand for skilled hospital and healthcare professionals. A healthcare management programme offers students training in various aspects of the business such as marketing strategies, sales planning, enterprise and advanced business concepts.
With the admission season coming into full swing, there is only one thing on every management aspirant's mind – how to get past the group discussion? It might seem like a herculean task at first especially for the reticent ones, but if you follow these five simple techniques, you can certainly make the right impression:
When you spend 9 hours a day at work with other people, it is not really their education or experiences that determines the type of relationships that you will have with them - it is their personalities!
It is hard to imagine the future of humanity without seeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a major role. However, it's not easy to predict what its role will be. The amount of change that AI can bring about is so massive - it has the potential to reshape our everyday life.
Marion Igarashi, academic dean undergraduate programmes - global at S P Jain School of Global Management, shares her thoughts on the need to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the 21st century.
Yoga originated in ancient India and is one of most popular meditation techniques across the globe. Yoga means union, a spiritual and ascetic discipline that is aimed at the union of the body, mind and spirit through specific physical postures, focused breathing and controlled thought.
Given an opportunity, every student would like to study abroad without thinking too much about the long term consequences of making the choice. Sometimes the reasons for opting for overseas education are low scores in board exams or simply peer pressure. In some instances, the only reason a student opts for overseas education is to settle down in the destined country after the completion of the course. Then there are some instances where a student opts for a wrong course or overseas study destination simply because his/her IELTS language score is not good enough or he/she is just keen to study abroad irrespective of what the course is. Also, parents often tend to pressurise their children into making the choice in order to underscore their social status.
It is a universal truth that Engineering is one of the most common career choices. Almost every school student aspires to join IIT, Indias top engineering college, for a bright future. With IIT being the top ranked Engineering college in India, there is tough competition in the world of IIT JEE. Every aspirant wants to crack it in the first attempt which is not an impossible feat. It can be a moment of pride for the students and the parents at the same time.
Class 12 students will be appearing for their mathematics paper under the ongoing Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) to be held on March 21. With the exam just round the corner, the students are busy doing the last minute preparations. While some students dread the subject there are others who use its scoring potential to boost their overall percentage. Even though they may have practised the problems several times, students are sometimes not confident enough. It is only through practice and time management that one can score high in mathematics at the board exams
With JEE Mains round the corner, students are gearing up once again for one of the most challenging examinations held in the country for entry to India's premier engineering colleges, the IITs. As the date is inching closer, students are going through turmoil as tension and anxiety have already started building up when all they need to do is be calm and patient. If you too are caught up in a similar predicament, it is essential that you avoid the last minute stress and anxiety and take appropriate steps to put your best foot forward in the JEE Examination. Here are a few tips to help you prepare well for JEE Mains:
With the Indian film industry having emerged as the largest in the world and the citizenry being offered the choice of over 748 television channels, professionally qualified film editors are much sought after.
With Pre Boards on the horizon, we can witness the tension starting to creep in as students get all jittery about how to cope with its preparation. Boards are an important milestone and govern a students life long career and Pre Boards are an important precursor to this stepping stone to success. It is a mock drill before you face the real challenge. Hence, it is important that you give importance to the preparation for Pre Boards and give it your best shot.
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