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PJ Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th president, passed away on Monday. In the flurry of tributes that followed, it was relevant that he was most often described as a scientist first and politician second. Though he rose from humble beginnings to become India’s head of state, Abdul Kalam’s initial calling was elsewhere. For 40 years before he entered public life, Abdul Kalam was a scientist, working first in defence research before moving on to India’s space programme. He was popularly known as the father of the country’s missile programme, but Abdul Kalam also made breakthroughs in other areas – notably using what he learnt from rocket technology to create a low-cost coronary stent. Abdul Kalam liked to boast that he was “made in India”, because he received all his scientific training in the country. And he was an inspiration in many ways: what Abdul Kalam represented was the best of what India is and can be. For starters, he was a scientist fascinated by classical poetry and traditional Indian music. He was a Muslim in a country that too often today celebrates only one of its many religious traditions, and he was a fierce patriot who contributed to India’s security. He was a self-made, ascetic politician at a time when too many Indians believe their political class is corrupt and hereditary. Most of all, he was a patrician from humble beginnings who never forgot his own past, nor the grand history of his country. Abdul Kalam’s life, then, gave the lie to many myths that have been allowed to grow up about India, not least by a political class to whom he was an outsider. The idea that India belongs to only one religious tradition, that politics is the domain only of an elite or career politicians, that those who reach high status strive only for themselves. These are pernicious myths about a great country, and Abdul Kalam embodied their rejection. He died giving a lecture, still tirelessly talking at 83. He will be missed by many Indians because of who he was; he will be missed by many more because of what he represented.
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Indian students can even work in UK after studies: UK minister
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Indians are welcome to study and work in Great Britain, says UK’s Minister for Science and Universities Jo Johnson even as Europe grapples with issues on migrants.
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In an exclusive interview during a visit to India to announce the ‘UK-India Year of Education, Research and Innovation for 2016’, he says that going to study in the UK is brain gain and not brain drain.
Is the Indo-UK education scene revving up? The cr-de la-cr of British universities are here in India with me to showcase that if you want to study in higher education, then UK is the place. There is no place in world where you can do higher education better than in the UK. If you want to gain the skills to compete in the global economy, British universities are ready and want to help.
Indian government to ensure that our systems of higher education, our universities and our scientists can collaborate to mutual advantage. What is the state of cooperation on science between India and UK?
program which has a value of 50 million pounds has been a huge success. The flagship of our science collaboration will bring together our scientists. ISIS, the world’s leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford in the United Kingdom, is collaborating with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai and that is an exciting partnership and a long-standing collaboration.
We see a huge potential for doing science between Britain and India and I am amazed at the limitless opportunity for collaboration that exists. In the past 6 years, we have seen the value of our scienBut one hears so much tific research collaboration go from about visa issues and de- just one million pounds in 2008 to nials to Indian students? 200 million pounds today. We want Here ISIS’s suite of neutron and to see that rate of growth continue. muon instruments give unique inThere is no limit on the number sights into the properties of materiof Indian students we will give a Hence, the universities in Brit- als on the atomic scale. warm welcome to. Every year we ain are seeking to work with Inwant more Indian students to come dian universities to accelerate The renewed Newton program and study in the UK. We want them the number of collaborations. will also be able to address issues to stay on after they finish studylike the Ganga clean up based upon ing. To stay on and find graduate Any highlights from the Indo- the emblematic experience of the jobs, this is now permitted un- UK S&T collaboration. Thames clean up. der our system. I want to make it very-very clear that Indian stuThis week the Newton Program UK is also an expert in the area of dents are warmly welcome to UK. got a new fillip this is our 50 mil- air pollution and the two countries lion pound cooperation platform for can collaborate on that as well. We How closely aligned are the ed- science collaboration with India. can address the most pressing chalucation systems of the countries? Overall, the Newton Program will lenges of India through collaboranow run until 2021. The India com- tive S&T work. We are working closely with the ponent for that the Newton-Bhabha www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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will help move India’s university rankings higher in the lead tables and meet Mukherjee’s objectives. You yourself recently said ‘teaching in UK is ’lamentable’, so why should Indian students go to Britain to institutions you yourself described as ‘lamentable’?
dian students to go to, there are other places that are cheaper and good value for money? There is no better system in the world than the UK education system that offers better value for money. It is a terrific investment and people leave highly satisfied.
No, No. UK institutions are world class, we have four universities in the top 10; 38 in the top hunIndian President Pranab Mukher- dred. That our system is world class jee has recently focussed his aim of is demonstrated by the fact that we increasing the number of universi- have hundreds of thousands of stuties in the top of the global rankings dents who come from around the of universities. Towards that, col- world to study in UK and we have laboration and impact of research the highest satisfaction rates of any makes an important part of the rank- education system in the world. ings measurement process. More collaboration with British scientists Britain is very expensive for In-
A lot people feel that British colonial rule killed the innovation potential of India?
When the UK and India collaborate, there is force multiplier, which is very-very strong. The force multiplier with India is much stronger than with many other countries. We get much greater impact and valued research papers when British and Indian scientists co-operate. What about the inter-university collaboration?
I think India is an incredibly innovative society and economy. The technological solutions which India has devised to all manner of problems are impressive.When you think of countries who have contributed to our Internet age, one would point first of all to India.
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The New Wave of Liberal Arts
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Until a few years ago, mixing the humanities and the sciences was practically unheard of. Now, the tide is slowly turning.
Science, engineering, medicine, commerce, arts... for a long, long time, higher education in India implied degrees in relatively rigid disciplines. The idea of a course where a student could study biology and classical literature as part of the same curriculum seemed absurd. However, a bunch of universities across the country are challenging this notion with their courses in liberal arts.
manities, science and commerce. It allows students to study an array of subjects before choosing one they wish to major in. Sanskriti Singh, a first-year student of liberal arts at the O.P. Jindal Global University, reveals, “Some of the subjects in my first semester are history, ancient Indian literature, sociology, mathematics, philosophy and communication skills.
learnt so much [because of this.”
Education and career counsellor Viral Doshi emphasises that the multidisciplinary approach of a liberal arts programme and the interactive manner in which classes are conducted, develop in students a spirit of inquiry, critical thinking and analysis as well as verbal and written communication skills. Inclass discussions, field trips, preWhat is liberal arts? It is a mulFor me, the best part is learn- sentations, movies and hands-on tidisciplinary course that includes ing subjects I might not have vol- assignments are some of the ways an eclectic mix of subjects from untarily selected, for example in which students are exposed to different disciplines such as the hu- philosophy and math, but I’ve multiple facets of an issue and enwww.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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GROUND REALITIES Liberal arts is most commonly offered as a three-year undergraduate degree in India. However, some universities do offer an optional fourth year. Students need to enquire about the course duration and fourth-year options with individual universities. The admission process to such programmes often includes a personal interview and entrance exam in addition to the careful consideration of academic and extra-curricular records and an admission essay.
lakh per annum, but many private back. Many also feel that unlike players also offer attractive scholar- overseas, the career prospects in Inships. dia after graduation are better.
CAREER PROSPECTS Despite its merits, Doshi admits that career prospects are a concern, especially among parents. “In the traditional Indian mindset, liberal arts does not offer the same security as a course in engineering or medicine. However, this way of thinking is slowly changing. Some of the biggest names in Indian industry such as Anand Mahindra have come out in support of liberal arts and a number of universities offering this curriculum are backed by reputed industry names.”
C. Raj Kumar, vice chancellor at the O.P. Jindal Global University, observes, “Historically, Indian universities such as Nalanda and Shantiniketan also encouraged a broadranging education aimed at holistic development. However, over time our education system has evolved in a manner which takes away the opportunity for students to discover their interests and passion. The new wave of liberal arts education in India addresses this key need among today’s increasingly knowledgeable students who have high expectations from their academic life.”
Fields such as consulting, banking, media, advertising, public relations, research, teaching, civil services and the social sector offer promising prospects for liberal arts graduates. Entrepreneurship is also Also, a course in liberal arts will a great possibility. not typically lead to a degree in liberal arts. Instead, students will grad- GROWING POPULARITY uate in the subject they major in, for example a B.A. in history or a B.Sc. Awareness and affluence are merin mathematics. Hence, students ited as the major reasons behind a should carefully consider the differ- wave of emerging education options ent majors offered by universities. It in India and liberal arts courses are is also important to note that while no exception. From 2005 to 2015, some universities may have a dedi- the number of universities offering cated school for liberal arts, others this programme has grown expomay not. Instead, the curricula will nentially, as has the number of apbe built into the courses they offer. plicants. Although a liberal arts curriculum is popularly offered by private universities in India, it is also available at a number of public universities. Students should research both options. The fee at private universities ranges from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 8
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Take risks in life,
Google CEO tells students at SRCC
“My Class XII score was not enough to get me admission in SRCC”, said Google CEO Sundar Pichai on being asked about his academics, during an interactive session at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi University on Thursday. Mr. Pichai, who was attending an interactive session #AskSundar with students from various
schools and colleges of Delhi Uni- work. When you are walking in versity, revealed his candid side. the office, you see everyone is doing something interesting. When He answered various questions I walked inside the Google office asked by students who gathered at for the first time, I was like a kid the event. From things like what he in a candy store,” Mr. Pichai said. would have been if not the Google CEO and what kind of work place Apart from talking about Google Google is, to when he bought his and the company’s expansion first smartphone, he answered it all. plans in India, he also encouraged students to take risks in life. “Google is a really fun place to www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
Google Connect When a student asked him how ity and experiential learning as part he felt when he started working in of the Indian education system. Google and everyone else around him was more experienced, he said: “I think the Indian education should allow a system of creativity, “It is always good to work with project-based, experiential learning. people who make you feel insecure We should teach students to take about yourself. That way, you will risks and not penalise them,” he told constantly keep pushing your limits,” an audience of over 1,800 people. said the 43-year-old tech executive. A candid rapid-fire session with The India-born executive, who star commentator Harsha Bhogle took over as the head of one of followed the #AskSundar session the world’s largest tech compa- during which Mr. Pichai told the nies in August, also emphasised audience that he bought his first the need to encourage creativ- smartphone in the year 2006 and
he now owns about 20-30 of them. The event that was organised in SRCC in association with Google saw a huge response from students who gathered from around 10 schools in the Capital and some DU colleges, including the technical colleges. A visibly excited school student who came for the event said: “It was an enthralling experience to meet Sundar Pichai. In the entire session what I loved most was the rapid fire session where he answered some personal questions.”
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UGC Plans to Rank All
Universities & Colleges in the Country
New Delhi: The University Grants April 2016. Commission (UGC) has said that it plans to rank all educational instituThe UGC move has not gone down tions in the country, in a move that well with other regulatory bodies has upset other regulatory bodies. like the AICTE (engineering), MCI (medical), NATA (architecture) etc. As per a report in The Times of India, the UGC rankings will cover priJust last month, as per the report, vate colleges and universities as well. the Karnataka State Higher Education Council had come up with a The UGC has already prepared plan to rank and rate universities. a National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) for varsities The UGC directive to institutions and colleges, and has issued in- read, “The best learning experience structions to all institutions to in the ideal environment is the ultitake part in the ranking exercise. mate objective of every institution. The rankings are due to be out by
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highlighted when institutions are constantly adjudged on the basis of excellence in teaching and learning, excellence in research and innovations and excellence in engagement. Institutions are also expected to provide inspiring learning and living environment on their campuses. These are some parameters which are looked into by students and parents whilst making an informed choice of pursuing a program in any institution of higher learning.� The Commission has zeroed in on several parametres that will be used to rank institutions under NIRF.
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India lacks female academic leaders; only 6.67% institutes headed by women
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There is a significant shortage of female academic leaders in the higher education system of the country, as only 6.67 percent of Indian institutes are headed by women, says a report.
New Delhi: There is a significant shortage of female academic leaders in the higher education system of the country, as only 6.67 percent of Indian institutes are headed by women, says a report. According to EduShine Advisory Group, a strategic management consulting firm specialising in higher education in the country, India’s Gender Inequality Index (GII) is 0.563 which is worse than the world average of 0.450. The report which assessed percentage of females in positions of influence such as Vice-Chancellors or Directors in 810 institutions of higher education in India, found that only 6.67 percent institutions (54 out of 810) are headed by females. “Recently, government regulations have increased female participation in corporate board rooms,
however, it is important for us to cre- of 51) are headed by females, while, ate female academic leaders who can State universities have only 8.61 inspire young girls during percent (28 out of 325). their study days to take up leadership roles,” EduShine ManagInstitutes of national importance ing Partner Kalpesh Banker said. that includes IITs, NITs, IISERs, AIIMS have only 5.47 percent (4 out of Though gender gap in academic 73) representation at director level. leadership is a global phenomenon, India lags much behind the develInterestingly, India has regisoped countries like the United States, tered significant progress in feAustralia and the United Kingdom male enrolment in education. which have female participation at leadership level at 18 percent, 21 In 1950-51, India’s female enpercent and 17 percent, respectively. rolment ratio was 14 females per 100 males. By 2013-2014, Female participation at top posi- it has improved to 80 females tions in Indian universities is neg- per 100 males, the report added. ligible. Moreover, the most prestigious institutions in India have The institutions covered in the no female academic heads, the research includes all the universities report said. categorised into Central University, State University, State Private UniIt noted that Central universities versity, Deemed University, Institute have the highest female participa- of National Importance and IIMs. tion as 9.8 percent institutes (5 out www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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Charges against Arun Jaitley ‘blasphemous, preposterous’:
Smriti Irani BJP fielded Smriti Irani to mount a counter attack in which she described the charges as a “blasphemous and preposter� “ “ ous campaign bordering on political hysteria”.
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Education Connect Staunchly defending Arun Jaitley, whose resignation has been sought by AAP and Congress for alleged financial bunglings in DDCA, BJP today asserted that it “resolutely stands behind” the finance minister who has an “impeccable” political record.
ner” its leaders, she stressed. The demand of Congress now that Jaitley should resign exposes its political hypocrisy, she said, wondering if it was doing so to deflect attention from the Gandhi family.
ter Narendra Modi a “coward and psychopath” and BJP hitting back.
Showering praise on Jaitley, she said he had written his name in “golden letters in history” with his dedication and work and KejriAn unseemly slugfest has erupt- wal’s attempts to protect a corrupt ed between AAP and BJP after officer amounted to abdicating the After AAP launched a sharp at- CBI raided Kejriwal’s principal anti-corruption movement from tack on Jaitley, BJP fielded Smriti secretary’s office on Tuesday with which he had shot to limelight. Irani to mount a counter attack in Kejriwal calling Prime Miniswhich she described the charges as a “blasphemous and preposterous campaign bordering on political hysteria” being created to deflect the public attention from a “corrupt officer” working with Delhi Chief Minister Arvin Kejriwal. She also quoted from Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) probe into DDCA affairs done during the UPA tenure to claim that it had given Jaitley a clean chit. “It is observed during the period under inspection that Arun Jaitley is the DDCA president presiding over (its) meetings like a non-executive chairman without involvement in the day to day affair of the company. No incidents of fraud has been noticed during the course of investigation,” she said quoting from the report. “Today, BJP resolutesly stands behind Arun Jaitley and publicly condemns the malicious intent of the Aam Aadmi Party to dflect public attention from a corrupt officer workinfg with Arvind Kejriwal,” the Union Minister told a press conference. A probe done during the Congress tenure gave him a “clean chit” even though the party had used instruments of power to “corwww.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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Drug Connect
‘Drugging’ Gut Bacteria Could Prevent Heart NEW YORK: Confirming links between gut bacteria and cardiovascular disease, researchers have demonstrated that targeting microbes in the gut may prevent heart disease brought on by nutrients contained in a diet rich in red meat, eggs and high-fat dairy products.
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“These studies demonstrate the exciting possibility that we can prevent or retard the progression of diet-induced heart diseases starting in the gut,” said one of the researchers Stanley Hazen from Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute in Ohio, US.
“This opens the door in the future for new types of therapies for atherosclerosis, as well as other metabolic diseases,” Hazen noted. This novel approach centers around the research team’s previous discovery that TMAO -- trimethyl-
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amine N-oxide, a byproduct formed in the gut during digestion of animal fats -- is linked to atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries characterised by the deposition of fatty material on their inner walls, and heart disease.
disease, the researchers said. TMAO is a gut metabolite formed during the digestion of the nutrients choline, phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) and carnitine, which are abundant in animal products.
TMA production using DMB in mice fed a high choline or carnitine diet. The mice treated with the inhibitor had less TMAO and developed less atherosclerosis.
“We were able to show that Now, the team has identified a Blood TMAO levels are associated ‘drugging the microbiome’ is an naturally occurring inhibitor called with heightened risk of heart attacks, effective way to block this type DMB - found in some cold-pressed stroke and death in clinical studies. of diet-induced heart disease. extra virgin olive oils and grape seed oils -- that reduced levels of TMAO Carnitine is abundant in red meat The inhibitor prevents forand reduced atherosclerosis in mice. and liver, while choline and lecithin mation of a waste product proare abundant in beef, lamb, liver, egg duced by gut microbes, leadThis discovery may represent yolk and high-fat dairy products. ing to lowering of TMAO levels a potential new therapeutic apand prevention of diet-dependent proach for the prevention of heart The research team inhibited atherosclerosis” Hazen said. www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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Gaining Competitive Advantage through Analytics al economy demands organisa- skill gap by partnering with industry tions to take decisions in realtime. leaders like SAS to launch tailored programmes and courses to nurOrganisations across sec- ture the talent in business analytics. tors have realised that these decisions can no longer be made Please share any joint probased on gut feeling or hunches grammes that SAS has along and the fact that by embracing with universities and educaan analytical culture, they stand to gain a competitive advantage. tional institutes.
Noshin Kagalwalla, Managing Director, SAS Institute (India) Pvt Ltd
Consequently, we are seeing a very high demand for data scientists and data analysts who are equipped with great problem-solving skills and can identify creative ways of incorporating analytics into the DNA of a business or the very product or service which the organisation has to offer to the clients.
SAS has primarily offered joint programmes on analytics with leading schools in India, including IIM Bangalore, ISB, NMIMS, IIM Lucknow and recently with WeSchool and Vivekananda Education Society Institute of Management Studies & Research (VESIM).
Noshin Kagalwalla, Managing Director, SAS Institute (India) Pvt Ltd, talks to Elets News Network (ENN), Some of the case studies are: about data analytics, its demand as Is there a skill gap today? a career option, role of education in bridging the skill gap and more . If yes, how is education sec- ISB, Hyderabad SB Biocon Certificate Protor trying to bridge the same? gramme in Business Analytics What is business analytAccording to IDC, in the US (CBA): Some of the best minds in ics? Why has there been a alone, there will be 181,000 deep management education have been demand for business analysts analytics positions in 2018 and involved in creating a curriculum five times that many positions that is global in scope. in the recent past? requiring related skills in data This particular programme is deBusiness analytics is the broad management and interpretation. signed in partnership with SAS on a use of data analysis and quantitaIn India too, there is a serious schedule that minimises disruption tive techniques that empower organisations to transform their data deficit of analytical skills and da- of work and personal pursuits. into actionable intelligence, helping ta-literate managers. The educaIt is a combination of classroom them drive better decisions and ul- tion sector has already recognised and technology-aided learning plattimately, better business outcomes. the fact that analytics has gained prominence as one of the most forms where participants will typiAs compared to earlier days, sought after career options today. cally be on campus for a five-day schedule of classroom learning evadoption of analytics in Indian inThe top institutes in the country ery alternate month for a span of 12 dustries has rapidly moved-up the maturity curve. Today’s highly have, in fact, embarked on the jour- months. competitive and fastmoving glob- ney towards bridging the demandwww.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
Education Connect 17 IIM, Bangalore Business Analytics & Intelligence (BAI): The course in partnership with SAS is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of handling data and Business Analytics tools that can be used for problem-solving and decisionmaking using real-time case studies. At the end of the course, the participants are able to:
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Understand the emergence of business analytics as a competitive advantage; Understand the foundations of data science; the role of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics in firms; Analyse data using statistical and data mining techniques and understand relationships between the underlying business processes of an organisation; Learn data visualisation and the art of storytelling through data; Analyse and solve problems from different industries such as manufacturing, service, retail, software, banking and finance, sports, pharmaceutical, aerospace, etc; Get a hands on experience with software such as SAS. www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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New CBSE
school by GEMS
Education in Abu GEMS United Indian School in Abu Dhabi has opened the new CBSE school by GEMS Education. The school has started taking registrations from KG1 to Grade 10 for the academic year 2016-2017.
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tion, and the innovative learning which is 20 per cent higher than and teaching will empower our the CBSE world pass rate. The stulearners to achieve excellence.” dents of GEMS schools have been accepted into over 980 universities The school is located in a purpose- and colleges in over 48 countries. built facility at 42nd Street, Baniyas West in Abu Dhabi, within a few George Mathew, Principal, minutes from the city’s arterial roads. GEMS United Indian School, said, “We are excited about the new The school is aimed to proschool and know that we will be vide education that is exceptional able to build upon the track record in value, and places emphasis on already created by GEMS CBSE critical thinking, creativity, comschools in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. munication and collaboration. GEMS United Indian School GEMS CBSE affiliated schools will deliver an internationally are known for their impressive track comparable quality Indian educa- record of 100 per cent pass rate, www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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Govt plans to utilise vacant seats for
skill training
With the aim to plug the skills gap in country, the government of India is planning a unique strategy to use around 4.5 lakh engineering and polytechnic seats that stay unoccupied every year to teach skill training courses.
of technical, professional or academic training, and use the infrastructure in those polytechnic and engineering colleges. According to reports, around 4.62 lakh seats remained vacant in several engineering and polytechnic institutes affiliated to However, still in a preliminary All India Council for Technical stage with approvals required to Education (AICTE), in 2013-14. make it actionable, the plan will provide options for youth who The seats remain vacant due might be falling out of any kind to lack of demand that has been
noticed in the last few years, and has emerged as a major issue. These vacant seats result in idle infrastructure and hurt the financial viability of the institutes. In 2013-14, according to a government data, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of vacant seats in engineering and technology institutes at 1,09,354, followed by Tamil Nadu (81,365 seats), Maharashtra (48,531) and Uttar Pradesh (43,291).
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Ashoka University selects Juniper to provide Network Infrastructure
Ashoka University has selected Juniper Networks®, the industry leader in network innovation, to provide the network infrastructure to support its ambitious goal of growing tenfold in the next five years.
The university, which is breaking the mold of higher education in India by aiming to be a world-class liberal arts college, is also setting a new benchmark with cutting-edge network technology to accelerate learning and strengthen collaboration. The new, privately-endowed institution deployed a complete campus network infrastructure running on Juniper Networks Junos® operating system. The combination of Juniper’s switching, routing and security platforms, tightly integrated under the same management system, will
greatly simplify the task of scaling education in India, with a high-perthe campus network over multiple formance network that will enable us phases as Ashoka University goes to scale across new learning spaces.” through its planned tenfold growth in students over the next five years. Amajit Gupta, Country Manager, India, Juniper Networks said, Chandresh Kumar, Head – IT, “The opening of Ashoka University Ashoka University said, “Our stu- represents a very exciting developdents can and should expect an in- ment in the field of tertiary educateractive educational experience tion in India, and Juniper Networks in the classrooms, in dorm rooms, is very proud to be a part of it. from anywhere on-campus and eventually off-campus through our This is a showcase for the cadistance learning programme. Our pabilities of our campus network network has, therefore, been de- architecture, delivering non-stop signed from the outset to be capable performance with end-to-end seof delivering high-definition video curity that can be scaled to support streams to hundreds and eventually the high-bandwidth demands of thousands of computers and tablets. thousands of students and faculty, on and off-campus. I believe this Juniper Networks is fully engaged project sets a new benchmark for in helping us realise our vision of university networking in India.” delivering a world-class liberal arts www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
Yoga is in
CBSE’s 24
Disciplines To promote Yoga among the youth and bring the talent to the fore, the CBSE Board has included Yoga as one of the 24 disciplines for competitions at National Level. The outstanding students are also felicitated with CBSE Chacha Nehru Sports Award annually.
taught in its affiliated schools under Physical Education Curriculum at Senior Secondary level in 17000 affiliated schools, spread across India.
ernment of India and the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga (IDY). Consequently, efforts were made Morarji Desai National Institute by the Government of India to celof Yoga & Naturopathy (MDNIY), ebrate the IDY across the world. New Delhi, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of AYAs an outcome, millions of enTo train a large number of youth USH conducts a number of Yoga thusiastic people participated in in yoga and popularise it in vari- education and training programmes the events successfully organised ous countries, Yoga is an integral to train the Yoga enthusiasts. in 192 member countries of the part of CBSE’s Physical Education United Nations to celebrate IDY. and Sports activities. Yoga is being Last year in December, the Gov-
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24 Fitness Connect Like every workout, one should What are your thoughts on Are there any prerequisite eat at least two hours prior to exerIndia dedicating a day to cel- for practicing yoga? Like age cising. Personally I am not fond of ebrate yoga? or health conditions. I personally love yoga for the stretches, breathing techniques and holding asanas. In fact, while travelling I do 25 Surya Namaskar as it is a great way to warm up the body and also convenient to practice anywhere. The breathing methods and yoga postures can actually help to keep away as well as cure a lot of ailments.
dairy products and I know that a lot can be lactose inYoga is one of the oldest forms of people ant. I suggest that if of exercises originating from our toleryou start working out country and now it has become within an hour of waking up, a universal method to attain have something quick. excellent body discipline. One can do yoga at any age, Pre-workout: Have a fruit and whether 7 or 70 years old. a handful of nuts, because while a A good instructor should fruit digests fast, the nuts will take know the right level at care of the protein intake. which you can begin your workout as per your Post workout: Have a mix of body type and concerns. carbohydrates and protein. You can opt for a gluten free protein
There are different styles of yoga - traditional as well as power yoga and the likes that add on a fun element to the basic postures. They also have different benefits, so beWhat should one eat pre fore you begin with any form of yoga, understand why you are opt- and post yoga sessions? ing for it and what goal you have in mind.
shake with coconut water as well.
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How important is a following People feel that you can- cites you in order to make sure that a diet when working out? not do yoga if you are obese. you stick to that fitness regimen. How true is it? When it comes to a fitness plan, How to get started two aspects that matter the most are diet and exercising. While exercise contributes to 30 percent, food contributes to 70 percent of it. So watch what you eat. Also, you should drink water before you feel thirsty, in order to keep your body hydrated.
By doing only yoga or Pilates for an hour for three days a week, you cannot lose weight. You need to fit in other activities like cardio vascular exercises as well. At the same time, intense, high impact exercises like power yoga may not be suitable for you. So while one can do How often should one prac- yoga even if you are over weight, tice yoga in a day or week the trainer needs to be careful if you and what is the best time to are obese.
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Fitness mantra that our It all really depends on your per- readers can follow
Firstly, you need to understand your body and set goals for long term and short term fitness levels that you wish to attain. Also, in order to reach there you need to keep a track of your progress. Things won’t happen in a day so you need to work towards it.
Your thoughts on making yoga mandatory at schools.
My sons who are in their teens now, did yoga when they were in sonal fitness goal. Remember that what suits one school. While boys tend to get hyper I have seen a calming effect What kind of active wear is individual may not suit another. Re- on them. I feel that yoga should be spect your body, listen to your body good for practicing yoga? and don’t stress about how someone mandatory in school but you will else is looking. Your body will have need a good instructor for the same. Your clothes should be comfortits own limitations, so try to look A child won’t sit and meditate unable and preferably of breathable your best without comparing your- less you add a story element to make natural fabric. self with others. Also, do what ex- it interesting for them. www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
Cocktail Connect
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A hectic day at work calls for a refreshing evening with fresh cocktails that will charge you up. So call your friends over and try out these cocktails at home.
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Fresh start Ingredients:
5 mini scoops of seedless watermelon An jalapeno slice A sprinkle of lime juice 60ml tequila Watermelon sours
Method: Take fresh watermelon and jalapeno in a shaker and muddle them together. Add a little lime juice and tequila and glass full of crushed ice. Blend them together till it becomes slushy. Serve in a margarita glass with a salt rim and garnish with a scoop of watermelon and sours.
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Sundowner Ingredients: 50 ml Whisky 10 ml Triple sec 60 ml S N S 120 ml Cranberry juice
Method: Add all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, shake well 10-12 seconds and pour it in a old fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice and serve. A perfect drink for a early evening or a sundownwer hence the name. A refreshing and sharp taste of cranberry well banlanced with whisky and orange flavored liqueur
Holland’s Courage Ingredients: 60ml- gin Ÿ - Malta 2- rocket leaves 10ml- triple sec 10ml- lime juice
Method: In a shaker, muddle Malta and rocket leaves with triple sec and lime juice. Add gin, fill with ice and shake well and strain into a Rock glass. Garnish with Malta slice and rocket leaves.
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10 steps to a sexy wet look
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1) Instead of starting with soaking-wet strands and adding product, for best results, start on dry locks. Smoothen your towel-dried hair with a boar bristle styling brush.with a boar bristle styling brush.
2) Dampen your hair with water, from roots to tips. Start from one side and work over to the other side. Run your fingers through your hair as you spritz water; this will help create texture.
3) Create a side parting of your choice, and take small sections and pin them up, one at a time. Since we are aiming for a dishevelled finish, prep your hair with a thickening styling cream, and then start creating tiny braids, starting close to the roots and going one section at a time, eventually covering the whole head. You can also apply cream along the hairline while braiding.
4) Once the braiding is done, warm some texturising creamwax between your palms and then evenly distribute it on the braids.
5) Leave your hair untouched for five minutes and then finally open the braids. You will notice that your hair now has subtle, glossy waves. Tousle it with your fingers for the desired messy finish. Tousle it with your fingers for the desired messy finish.
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6) Pour some creamy foundation onto the back of your hand (using it as a palette) and then using a makeup brush, dab the foundation onto your face. Blend the foundation well by moving in a circular motion across your face. This will help create even coverage. Don’t stop at your jawline; remember to blend well on to your neck.
7) Apply electric blue eyeliner with a retractable pen, along your upper lashline and extend it slightly upwards into an understated cat-eye. Line the lower lashline with a blue-black kajal.
8) Apply liquid highlighter to the inner V-corner of your eyes, and using your ring finger, blend it sideways on to your eyelids for a shiny finish.
9) Contour your cheekbones, jawline, hairline and no with bronzer.
10) Finish with a high-shine, baby pink lip gloss.
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HC stays UGC order barring study centres outside State The Madras High Court Bench here on Monday stayed the operation of a communication issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on August 12 prohibiting universities, both State and private, from establishing off-campus/study/ outreach centres outside the territorial jurisdiction of their respective State. Justice D. Hariparanthaman granted the interim stay on a writ petition filed by the Madurai Kamaraj University to quash the communication, besides forbearing UGC from prescribing territorial jurisdiction for offering courses through Open and Distance Education mode.
jayan, assisted by T. Sakthi Kumaran, said the UGC had issued the notification on the basis of a 2005 Supreme Court judgment though the latter related only to striking down of Chhattisgarh legislation for establishing self-financed private universities and did not prescribe territorial jurisdiction for offering programmes through distance education.
However, the official communication issued by UGC Secretary Jaspal S. Sandhu stated that universities established through laws passed by State legislatures were not entitled to set up off-campus/ study/outreach centres anywhere outside their home State since the It claimed that 1.20 lakh students apex court had ruled that only Parenrolled with it would get affected liament was empowered to enact if the notification was implemented laws for the entire country. from 2015-16. Appearing for the petitioner, senior counsel K.M. ViIn its affidavit, MKU stated that
it was the first university in the State and the second in the country to start distance education. It was at present offering about 150 programmes from pre-degree level to M.Phil., with the approval of the statutory authorities concerned and the Distance Education Bureau, formerly known as Distance Education Council of the UGC. Further, it had established 38 admission centres within Tamil Nadu besides 94 study centres in other parts of the country and 15 centres abroad. The courses being offered in all those centres under the direct supervision of the university faculty would get collapsed if the UGC communication had to be implemented from the coming academic year, it claimed.
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Difference between UGC
CBSE NET and CSIR NET
cember. But there are many candidates who are confused between UGCCBSE NET and CSIR-UGC NET. Although the purpose of conducting both these exams is the same, there is a difference in the subjects involved.
CSIR and UGC are two different governmental departments and both Every year, huge number of can- for awarding the Junior Research conduct their respective NET endidates appear for the NET (Nation- Fellowship (JRF) to Indian nation- trance exam. The former is conductal Eligibility Test). als for pursuing their Ph.D or re- ed for the Science stream, whereas search. the latter is conducted for all the The test is conducted for deterother streams. mining the eligibility for college Both these tests are held two and university level lectureship and times a year, mostly in June and De-
Let’s understand the difference between the two, in a detailed manner: UGC-CBSE NET UGC (University Grants Commission) is a statutory organisation, which was established by the Union government in 1956. Its main objective is to provide recognition to the Indian universities, and provide funds to such recognised universities and colleges. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) now conducts this exam, on behalf of UGC for the post of Lecturer and for providing the JRF for Indian nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and in research. The exam is conducted in streams such as Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, etc.
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The interested candidates must have completed their post graduation or Ph.Ds in the relevant subjects with not less than 55 percent marks.
CSIR -UGC NET CSIR stands for Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). It is a premier national R&D organisation and is among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisation. CSIR conducts the Joint CSIR UGC NET, which is a national level entrance examination in the field of Science including Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Earth Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
Eligibility for CSIR NET The interested candidates must have acquired their Masters’ degree in Science stream. They should have scored 55 percent and above in the eligibility exam and should have done the course from a certified university.
JRF
Junior Research Fellowship or JRF is a fellowship of Rs 25000 per month, which is offered by both CSIR and UGC to the eligible and selected candidates through written exams, held twice a year. The fellowship is given to students to pursue their doctoral studies.
Paper pattern of UGC- CBSE NET The paper will be divided into three parts:
Paper I: The questions will be general in nature. The duration of the paper will be one hour 15 minutes. It will comprise of 60 questions, out of which the candidates are required to attempt 50 questions. It will carry a total of 100 marks. Paper II: The questions will be asked from the subject opted by the candidate. The duration of the paper will be one hour 15 minutes. It will consist of 50 questions, all of which are compulsory. It will carry a total of 100 marks. Paper III: The questions will be asked from the subject opted by the candidate. The duration of the paper will be two hours and 30 minutes. It will comprise of 70 questions, all of which are compulsory. It will carry a total of 150 marks.
Paper pattern of CSIR -UGC NET The exam is conducted for the following subjects: Chemical Sciences Earth Sciences Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physical Sciences The duration of the exam will be three hours.
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UGC to rank all universities, irks watchdogs
BENGALURU: In a controversial overreach, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has said it will rank all institutions across the country. Private colleges and universities will come under the ratings ambit.
the rankings in April 2016. The move has created confusion among educationists in Karnataka. Just a few months ago, they point out, the Karnataka State Higher Education Council had decided to rank and rate universities.
In its directive to universities regarding NIRF, the UGC said, “The best learning experience in the ideal environment is the ultimate objective of every institution. This objective becomes more highlighted when institutions are constantly adjudged on the basis of excellence in teaching and learning, excellence in Having come up with a Nation- research and innovations and excelal Institution Ranking Framework lence in engagement. (NIRF) for universities and collegInstitutions are also expected to es, the UGC has directed all institutions to participate in the ranking provide inspiring learning and livexercise by registering themselves ing environment on their campuses. on NIRF’s website. It will announce These are some parameters which Predictably, the move has annoyed other regulatory bodies like AICTE (for engineering), MCI (medical), NATA (architecture) and the UGC’s own statutory authority. This is the first time the UGC has set out to rank educational institutions.
are looked into by students and parents whilst making an informed choice of pursuing a program in any institution of higher learning.” To rank institutions, the UGC has set different parameters under NIRF. R Chandrashekara, secretary of the Forum of Former Vice-chancellors of Karnataka State Universities, told TOI that ranking institutions at the national level is difficult. Since NAAC grades universities, NIRF is not required. State-level committees are enough to rate universities and colleges. “Does NIRF have sufficient manpower to assess and rank all institutions in the country?” Chandrashekara asked.
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Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan gets UGC exemption on off-campus centres on HRD
ministry’s request
NEW DELHI: Even as the University Grants Commission (UGC) is locking horns with some of the country’s best institutions and deemed to be universities over their off campus centres, it has gone ahead and granted a major exemption to a fully government funded
deemed university at the request of the fully funded Rashtriya Sanskrit the Ministry of Human Resource Sansthan from regulations that say Development (HRD). that a deemed university can set up no more than six off campus cenFollowing a request from the tres. HRD ministry, the UGC in its Commission meeting held on 21st DeIt is not yet clear if government cember, 2015 agreed to exempt funded institutions other than the www.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
37 Sansthan will benefit from the exemption or not. With the UGC exemption, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan which already runs 10 campuses will be able to set up the new one proposed in Agartala and also go ahead with its ambitious expansion plans in other states. The UGC in its meeting has agreed to waive off Clause 12.03A (Off-campuses) of the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2010 which allow a deemed university to set up no more than six off campus centres.
Smriti Irani Minister of Human Resource Development
“The UGC has agreed to the HRD the UGC may allow the Deemed ministry’s request on the Rashtriya to be University to operate its existSanskrit Sansthan at the Commis- ing off-campuses and also accord its sion meeting. permission for opening of off-campus at Agartala and in other States The exemption will apply to all considering the status of Sanskrit as those institutes that are fully gov- a Classical Language”. ernment funded, government owned as well as government managed.
ern Region (Plan). It has also been pointed out that the Sansthan had established all the 10 campuses before UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2014 were notified.
The ministry has added that the “restrictive clause of the UGC Regulations, 2010 will restrict the spread of Sanskrit language to other parts of the country as there are already proposals for setting up of campuses in other states such as UtWhile queries were emailed to tarakhand & Haryana”. the HRD ministry, there was no response to them. Pointing out that the Sansthan is It is not yet clear if institutes other than the Sansthan meet that criteria”, highly placed sources from the UGC Commission told ET on condition of anonymity.
Vice Chancellor of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan,, Prof Parameshwara Narayana Shastry said that any final decision on the matter was not yet conveyed to the institute. TThe HRD ministry is learnt to have submitted to the UGC that “considering the unique status of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan and its purpose,
a 100 % government funded institute, graded ‘A’ by the NAAC and a nodal agency of the Government of India for implementing various schemes for promotion and propagation of Sanskrit Languages, the HRD ministry has said that the Sansthan has no presence yet in the North Eastern states even though there are sufficient funds available for utilization under the North eastwww.iconnectnews.com | E-mail : media@educationiconnect.com | Dec 2015
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“EMPOWERING SKILLS AND SOCIAL COMMITMENTS OF FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS”THE SCMS WAY Anand.JS
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ties like Management Games, Debates, Role Plays, Industry Analysis, Product Launch, Case Analysis, Vertical Learning, Business quizzes support the routine classroom learning process. These skills helps the student to prepare himself to ‘’become the best’’ in the global business world. It also helps to craft the personality and improve the overall student mentality. That’s what makes the IMLP unique. All these activities are validated by college faculty members. Importance and tremendous attention and support it is receiving is a testimony of the impact it has on students as it reached A person who has concern for a level of “Beyond Books” in the others and towards his planet, is learning process. considered as a good human being. That’s what humanity is all about. Value-Based education is a part In the present world, what we lack of SCMS culture. Here, social projmost is humanity itself. We must ects and academic activities go hand cultivate a generation which un- in hand. The college also conducts derstands and give respect to social events that give opportunity for the values and responsibilities. Only students to actively take part in varithen we can make our earth a better ous activities like Blood donation place to live in. camps, walkathons, social outreach programs, workshops, seminars, While every other B School aims conferences and summits relating to at creating entrepreneurs, School social and environmental issues that of Communication and Manage- make them a “part of the change”. ment Studies (SCMS), Kochi, The college creates a wide range of Kerala aims at creating “Entrepre- activities through which the students neurs with Social Commitments”. can recognize their responsibilities The diversified CSR (Corporate and fulfill their commitments toSocial Responsibilities) activities wards the society, both at individual conducted by SCMS Group is an and social levels. “Parivarthana” example of how a responsible in- is one such initiative supported by stitution must be and it is indeed SCMS group. truly remarkable. To empower and instill different personality skills in “Parivarthana” means transition. students, SCMS has introduced a It is a part of the CSR (Corporate unique learning program, IMLP. Social Responsibility) activity of SCMS. The students are given exIMLP- Integrated Management posure to various social and enviLearning Programme was started ronmental issues. Students are then in the year 1998. It is an evaluative encouraged to create awareness session wherein teams participate campaigns to the younger generain various activities. These activi- tions about social, economic and
environmental issues like Child Labour, AIDS, Drug Abuse, Environmental Pollution etc. Through street plays, mimes, road shows, presentations etc students put up a performance before school students. Every year a theme is selected for Parivarthana. Last year (2014), the theme was “Road Safety”. It was presented in 160 venues across the Ernakulam District and it successfully changed and conquered the lives of 1000’s of young hearts. The support and appreciation received is the energy that inspires the management to continue and expand its CSR activities. This year (2015) the topic for Parivarthana is “Water Conservation”. The teams have developed various programs/activities through which they can create awareness about the need for water conservation. “Water is the basis of all life”. Fresh water level in earth is gradually depleting and also the water pollution is on the rise! It is a matter of serious concern. This is the moment. We must start contributing towards various methods through which we can save Water, which is the “Elixir of life”. All these activities are being effectively conducted with full support of our beloved Chairman Dr. G.P.C. Nayar, Director, Dr. Radha P. Thevanoor, and college faculty members. With all these experiential learning programs, I am sure that the two years in this college will be a wonderful journey with lots of learning, memories and experiences for all of us.
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