The balancing act of teaching
Teachers should spot talent and encourge students, says Vinaya Govind. Who are the people other than your parents who have profoundly affected your childhood?" I asked a few of my friends. "Our...
View ArticleBreak work into small bits
Dear Madam,I am a first year MBBS student. My problem is that I am not able to concentrate on studies. Earlier, I used to study well, but now, I seem to have lost my momentum. Kindly help me.Nusrat...
View ArticleEngineering a career with power
Electrical engineering is one of the core fields of engineering, so it is always evergreen in terms of scope and job prospects. Electrical Engineering is the soul of whole engineering discipline and...
View ArticleProficiency diploma in electrical insulation
Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) is conducting a proficiency diploma in electrical insulation technology. The course has been designed by Dr G R Nagabhushana,...
View ArticleEducating inclusively
Srijaya Char explores the need for inclusion of a more friendly curriculum for students with learning disabilities under the Sarva Siksha Abhigyan. The philosophy "Children that learn together will...
View ArticleDark shadows over academic light
Harassment and exploitation are not unusual in educational institutions and academic circles, explains Vatsala Vedantam You may wonder what this has to do with education. The answer would be -...
View ArticleFilmi Fundas
Magic on the red carpetTabu recently attended the Golden Globe Awards and looked every bit the elegant diva that she is. The actress, whose movie 'Life of Pi' rocked the box office last year, cast her...
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Conflict in the relationship'Packed to the Rafters' airs on Star World at 9 pm on January 17. Rachel decides to create an electrical problem to make Dave come to the store she works at. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleFocus on gender issues
The rise in crime against women has definitely struck a chord among Bangaloreans. The staff and students of St Joseph's College of Arts and Science are doing everything they can to ensure that they...
View ArticleUnveiling the kitchen in the skies
Students of M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management, specialising in food and beverage production and service, recently visited Taj SATS Air Catering, the well-known on-flight catering service of the...
View ArticleHighs and lows of business
An entrepreneurship workshop was recently organised by the Department of Management of CMR Institute of Management Studies, in partnership with the N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, IIM...
View ArticleA splash of colour
The students of Acharya Institute of Management Sciences recently decided to celebrate Youth Day on their campus. They went out of their way to ensure that the entire college was festive and...
View ArticleMusic
'Splendour of...' Banyan Tree is presenting, 'Splendour of Masters', a musical extravaganza on January 25, 7 pm at Chowdiah Memorial Hall. There will be a bharatanatyam performance by Alarmel Valli and...
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'Varnachaitra' Cobalt Forum of Art and Music, along with the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, are organising Varnachaitra, an art festival on January 20. This programme will...
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'Sakhi' Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha is presenting a special Republic Day programme on January 26, 9.30 am at Purandara Bhavana, 8th Main, HAL Second Stage, Indiranagar. There will be a theatre...
View ArticleDance
Fine footwork Ananya Ramesh is presenting her bharatanatyam rangapravesha on January 20, 6 pm at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road. Legends togetherThe 'Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust'...
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Film screeningThe screening of the film 'Have you seen the Arana', directed by Sunanda Bhat, will be held at Bangalore International Centre on January 18, 6.30 pm at Teri Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross,...
View Article'The mindset has to change'
It was women power at its best. More than 3,500 students and 200 lecturers of Mount Carmel College hit the streets, with placards and banners — with brave bold messages written on them...
View Article'I only eat but can't cook at all'
Tamil actor Vishal is no gambler and leaves nothing to destiny. He believes in chalking out his career and doesn't sign films for the heck of it, which is evident when one looks at the projects this...
View ArticleGrease palm to ensure service
There's something egalitarian about corruption. It is brazenly followed at every level. The irony is that the corruption at the lowest echelons ends up hurting the lower strata of society.The LPG...
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