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JOBS OF THE

FUTURE

An overview of futuristic careers to look out for

FINDING THE BEST-VALUE UNIVERSITIES Make sure you find a university that is worth your money

Shopaholic Syndrome Find out if you suffer from this malaise

The Science of Supernatural Take a look at the spiritual sciences that may intrigue you

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CONTENTS

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JOBS OF THE

FUTURE

An overview of futuristic careers to look out for

Shopaholic Syndrome

FINDING THE BEST-VALUE UNIVERSITIES

Find out if you suffer from this

Make sure your university is worth your money

The Science of Supernatural Take a look at the spiritual sciences that may intrigue you

THE COVER An overview of futuristic careers to look out for

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FOREIGN SHORES Education To Employability -

Employment skills achieved after studying abroad

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jobs of the future

you not jump your job?

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the education world all over the globe

How do student exchange programs work?

Malishka talks about RJing, life and Mumbai

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Sriperambuduru talks about her passion

university is worth your while

EDU NEWS Around The World - What's new in

EDUCATE

WORKPLACE HACKS Job Hopping - Should you or should

EVENT DIARY

What's happening at your favourite colleges? Have a look

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FOCUS FEATURE Learning Special Education -

Explore B.Ed Special Education

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ON THE COVER

YOUTH ISSUES Shopaholic Syndrome - Excessive

shopping may just be a psychological disorder

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AWARENESS The Student Exchange Conundrum -

PRODIGY From High School To Mount Everest - Young mountaineer Jaahnavi

OPEN SPACE Living The Bajaate Raho Life - RJ

ON THE COVER

HOW TO Finding the Best-Value Universities- Make sure your

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Q&A - Career and education consultant

Jayanti Ghose answers your queries

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WORDZONE Back To The Future - Play with

words based in the future

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EXCLUSIVES

FIRST SIKH MINISTER BECAME THE TITLE OF A CANADIAN BURGER WE COMPARE THE SAMSUNG S7 EDGE TO THE APPLE 6S. WHAT WOULD YOU BUY?

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BEAUTY Beat the Heat - Dr. Geeta Oberoi tells you

how to manage your skin this summer

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IMHO-TV

Shows that will keep you on the edge of your seat with all the political drama

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ON THE COVER

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE The Science Of Supernatural -

Take a look at the spiritual sciences that have gained popularity in recent times

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POINT OF VIEW On the Same Lines - Nisha JamVwal

explores the possibility of dating within your professional space

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ENTERTAIN

budget-friendly smartphones that are setting a base for upcoming devices

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TECH APPS Money saving and convenience apps - Top 5 apps to help you save as

you spend

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Hear all the best movie soundtracks as we have them listed for you

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Feel the grins and the tears of your favourite characters in our list of animated movies

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you date your best friend's ex?

TECH ADVICE The Tech Update - Here's a look at

IMHO - MUSIC

IMHO - MOVIES

RELATIONSHIPS Redefining The BFF Code - Should

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IMHO - BOOKS

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TRAVEL Camping Under The Stars - The best

places to go camping in India

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FASHION Wardrobe Essentials - 5 absolute must

have's for every boy and girl

Experience a rare delicacy bordering on insensitivity in these dark humour books

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HANGOUTS -

Places and Events for the month

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GRAFFITI - Trends of the month and Witty

Wisey Bytes

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Volume 5 Issue 10 April 2016

Editor's Note

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ecently having attended an exhibition in Mumbai I came across a very interesting product called Health on Demand (H.O.D). The comfortable looking armchair was beckoning to me after walking around all day in the exhibition and thought it would give me a few minutes of much needed respite. So when they offered a demo I lapped up the chance immediately. Once I sat down it felt like being in a coccoon, and in no time their trained pilot created my entire health profile and ran various tests which made me really think about how they have managed to make healthcare so easy and accessible. This can potentially revolutionise our outlook on the future of accessible healthcare. Talking to the founders and looking around at all the new inventions I was inspired by sheer magnificence of what our younger generation envisages our future to be like. This further got me wondering about the jobs that may become a reality in the future. This April, we decided to explore this question further with our cover story, Jobs of the Future. We showcase six up and coming opportunities for career options like virtual teachers, social media lawyers, genetic counselors, product designers and robotic and gaming engineers, that have never been around before.

Talking about changing times and going futuristic there are some things from the past that are always here to stay. Whether you believe in it ot not, the aspect of spirituality cannot be denied. I personally never believed in these things much but some recent chains of events have made me rethink my position. There must be a lot of truth in some of them as so many coincidences are hard to prove otherwise. We take you away from the practical realities of the future and absorb you in the art of the Inner Eye with our Entertainment Feature called The Science of Supernatural, and hope you have an interesting time exploring them on your own.

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ANISHA BANNERJEE

With over 10 years of practicing Tarot and Astrology, Anisha has done hrt master certification from TCBA (Tarot Certification Board of America) and continues to study Tarot and Astrology.

She also conducts personal readings via Phone and Skype with prior appointment.She runs her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/tarotbyanisha where you can find the videos of all zodiacs in monthly and annual formats. She writes on her experiences with Tarot on my website: www.tarotbyanisha.com. She lives in Delhi. She does not claim to know all the answers but she does know that she has the ability to connect and read the energies of others, and help them have a little clarity.

At the end of the day, she believes we are all the masters of our own destiny and are responsible for our own life and actions. The only real teachers are life and yourself. She considers herself to be just a reader.

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Rashi Gaur wanted to bring a positive difference to people’s lives and that’s when I decided to leave the glamorous job of advertising to embark on my journey as a Vastu and Feng Shui Professional, 17 years ago. Her twitter handle gives you an outlook on the do’s and don’ts of Vastu and Feng Shui, and is life-changing in itself.

A small and easy wealth tip - Keep your small change in a metal container and place it in the west or northwest zone of your house.

Stunted plants should never be placed anywhere near the entrance or gate.

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EDUCATE Pg22 THE STUDENT EXCHANGE CONUNDRUM How do student exchange programs work?

Pg28 JOB HOPPING Should you or should you not jump your job?

Pg44 LIVING THE BAJAATE RAHO LIFE RJ Malishka talks about RJing, life and Mumbai

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NEWS WWI ADDS ANOTHER UNIQUE SCHOOL TO ITS CURRENT AMBIT

AROUND THE

WORLD

RHODES SCHOLARSHIP

 The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil John Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for selected foreign students to study at the University of Oxford. It describes itself as "perhaps the most prestigious scholarship" in the world.  Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate course offered by the university, whether a taught master's programme, a research degree, or a second undergraduate degree (senior status). University and college fees are paid by the Rhodes Trust.  In addition, scholars receive a monthly maintenance stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses.  Each year, there are five Scholarships available for India to enable outstanding students - chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service - to study at the University of Oxford.  Academic standing must be sufficiently high to ensure admission to the University of Oxford, which has very competitive entry requirements, and to give confidence that Rhodes Scholars will perform to a high academic standard in Oxford.  For more information regarding the scholarship, kindly visit the website http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac. uk/

 Whistling Woods International (WWI) expands its vision to becoming India's premiere Media & Communication institute by joining hands with India's veteran Ad Guru, PrahladKakar. The two visionaries, Subhash Ghai and PrahladKakar, launched a unique institute, PrahladKakar School of Branding & Entrepreneurship (PKSBE) to introduce Business Entrepreneurship & Leadership programme to young aspiring students.  "With India riding high on Make In India and the Prime Minister Modi's scheme to encourage start-ups in India - this programme comes in at the right time to encourage Indians to hone their talent as Entrepreneurs and Leaders", said Meghna Ghai-Puri, President, WWI.  A one-of-its-kind institute, PKSBE aims to inculcate an extraordinary concept of education that goes by the tagline, ‘Beyond Fear’. This enterprise is aimed at all those young dreamers who want to follow their dream but are too scared to even articulate them.  The idea behind the launch of this school is to focus on making the students industry ready through their unique style of training. This platform will fulfill the need for a formal and constructive place where people can get together, develop a network and have a state-ofthe-art infrastructure to help achieve their dreams.  PKSBE is also committed to provide its students several opportunities and experiences through its pathbreaking and rigorous activities like scuba diving, sky diving, mountaineering, global community programs, horse riding, golf, boot camps, reptile sensitisation (the stuff the nightmares are made of) etc. as part of the curriculum.

Please visit : https://www.whistlingwoods.net/

GLOBAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

 If you are commencing one of the following RMIT postgraduate programs, you could be eligible to apply for the Global Leaders Scholarship valued at AU$10,000: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive) Master of Business Information Technology Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management  Scholarship selection is based on academic merit. The scholarships are competitive, with academic achievement forming the basis for scholarship selection.  Applications will be considered and scholarships offered on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded.  For any questions regarding the scholarship please contact india@rmit.edu.au

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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LAUNCHES CAMPUSTOWORK.ORG

 Cambridge English Language Assessment (part of the University of Cambridge) has launched www.campustowork. org - a unique portal bringing together corporate organizations and educational institutions to match the right candidates with the right communication skills to the right job.  Campustowork.org provides the institutions a free platform to position themselves as preferred partners for recruitment with key employers. Employers too have the overwhelming challenge of recruiting candidates with the right mix of technical and communication skills for the position at hand.  Speaking about the launch, Angela ffrench, Director of Operations - South Asia, Cambridge English Language Assessment said, “The greatest paradox of our time is the fact that while on one hand, industry is battling to fill up vacancies; on the other hand, educational institutions are struggling with shortage of employment options for their young graduates. The Cambridge English Campus to work portal is the first step to convert these two challenges into mutual solutions for the other. Campus to work will provide the connect to ensure that graduates have the choicest of employment options while recruiters can select from graduates with essential qualifications and the required communication skills. By benchmarking graduates against international language standards, Campus to work goes beyond profiles that ‘look good on paper’ and looks at skills actually needed in the workplace.”  Institutions can well prepare for the oncoming campus placement season by registering with Campustowork.org.

They will also receive job alerts being posted by employers and be able to directly connect with them with suitable student profiles.

COLLEGIFY

 Collegify is an international process driven educational consultancy firm located in five cities across two countries.  Collegify consults students applying within India and abroad for undergraduate, post-graduate and MBA courses.  Instead of providing typical consultancy services, they have opted for a ‘mentorship’ oriented process.

Each student is assigned an individual mentor who strives to help the student reach his ‘perfect fit’ institution based on his individual requirements.  Collegify has organized trips to colleges in the US and will be offering trips to colleges in the UK and Singapore as well in the coming years.  The trip hopes to provide highly motivated applicants an opportunity to experience college life first- hand.

Additionally, it has been statistically proven that applicants who visit universities prior to applying have an edge. By interacting with faculty, alumni, students and administration the students not only gain valuable insights but also indicate an interest to the admissions committee which puts them at a competitive edge.  Collegify employs a number of scientific aptitude and psychometric tests to gauge aspirants’ personality, potential, inclinations and core soft skills to assist mentors in providing structured and sound guidance.  To know more, visit http://collegify.com/

ONCOURSE VANTAGE

 OnCourse Vantage is a multi-service education company with offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad and was founded by graduates of some of the best universities, Neeraj Batra (IIM Ahemdabad), Akhil Daswani (Northwestern University), Alisha Mashruwala (Harvard University), Abhishek Goyal (University of Virgnia) and Nitin Jain (Jamnalal Bajaj).  The company started with an aim to provide a quality consulting and prep service to study abroad aspirants, but soon realized the problem lay in how unprepared students were for the real world. They lacked communication skills, financial literacy, emotional intelligence- skills that would help succeed in life, beyond college.  This led to a flurry of in-house programs being developed in the high school and college space before moving to an older audience as well. Today their client age range is from as young as 13 to as old as 65.  Their high-school focused proprietary programs include: 1. LCM Program: A 5-year life coaching and mentoring program starting from Grade VIII 2. Between the Lines Course: Focused on oral and written communication.

3. Smart Money Course: Financial Literacy for teens 4. JumpStart Course: Entrepreneurship for teens 5. Globonomics: Real-world Economics simplified  Besides these programs OnCourse has tied up with a number of global universities, bringing down their programs as outreach partners  Know more at http://www.oncourseglobal.com/

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ALCHERINGA

FINANZA

Venue: IIT Guwahati Dates: 28th to 31st January About: One of the largest cultural festivals was back for its mammoth 20th Edition, Gamescape! With National level competitions, world-class concerts and exciting games, it is a fun package for people of all ages and interests. On the opening night of Saaz, the Classical Night, Sarod Masters Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan put the audience in a trance with their strings.

The World Record for the Largest Human Formation of a Currency Symbol was broken by the revellers. Later in the night, Meta-Stasis, an Extreme Technical Metal band from the UK, warmed up the stage for the arrival of Korpiklaani.

KURUKSHETRA

Venue: Mithibai College, Mumbai Dates: 25th January 2016 About: Organized by the BFM (Bachelor in Financial Markets) students, the fest began with the inauguration ceremony by the honourable principal and vice principal.

The event proceeded with three eminent speakers from the finance industry. Mr. Deepak Chande – CFO , CCIL; Mr. Ajay Narayan and Vice President at Franklin Templeton graced the audience with their experiences. The event, just in its inception year, bought 28 colleges from across Mumbai. The financial events followed the seminar. FATE IT OUT, a virtual trading market for commodities was unique and successful by itself. CODE BREAKER was a fun filled event wherein participants had to use financial knowledge in day to day games. The last was BRAINSTORMER, where one had to analyse, question and get innovative solutions.

Venue: Anna University, Chennai Dates: 17th to 21st February 2016 About: Spread over five days, k!’16 saw some of the biggest names of the world come down to grace the International Techno-Management Festival. The fest comprised of impressive workshops on 3D Printing, Caricatures, Rubik’s Cubes and Photography while the famed Laser Tag and the exhibitions on Virtual Reality and Robotics were the talk of the town. The robotics events, RoboWars and GodSpeed held the eye of the students and SAP’s Ninja Coding, TCS Innovate and Elgi’s Alcatraz drew in a large number of participants. The icing on the cake was the Google StartUp Weekend which encouraged the student innovators to become entrepreneurs.

Mika Singh making the crowd go wild

Mr. Arjun Shetty, COO, Bank Bazaar

Mr. Ajay Narayan being felicitated

Amaan Ali Khan weaving magic

Finale Performance by Mohit

Participants during an event

Finnish Metal Band Korpiklaani The 3 eminent finance personalities

Haute Couture

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The seminar session

Battle of the Bots!

3D printer workshop

SYMPHONY Venue: K.J Somaiya, Mumbai Dates: 25th to 27th Feb 2016 About: This year, the festival had multiple inter-collegiate competitions, enjoyable informal events and highlight events that include a rib-tickling comedy night, an extravagant pro night and EDM night. The first night presented stand-up comedian Sapan Verma, from the East India Comedy.

The final EDM night hosted the popular bollywood singer of “Nikke Nikke Shots” fame, Arjun Kanungo, followed by the first Indian DJ to feature on Hardwell On Air, DJ Zaeden.

The Debonaire Actor-Karan Wahi

The Awesome DJ Zaeden

The Local Train Live

ENSEMBLE

Venue: Watumull Institute, Mumbai Dates: 24th to 27th February 2016 About: JEnsemble'16 is the first edition of a 4 day technical, cultural and sports inter collegiate festival. A proud member of the Hyderabad Sindh National Collegiate (HSNC) board, Watumull Institute of Electronics Engineering And Computer Technology is known for its cultural and technical events all over the city.

This time it's back like never before with amazing partners and a rocking organising committee.

Principal Sunita Sharma during the inauguration ceremony

Ensemble volunteers posing for a group photo

L’ORÉAL BRANDSTORM 2016

Venue: Blue Frog, Mumbai Dates: 14th March 2016 About: Brandstorm challenges students to take on the role of innovation and digital leaders for a four to six month business journey where they work on real life challenges and are coached by top L’Oréal executives. For the 2016 edition, Brandstorm and L’Oréal’s La RochePosay brand invited students to work on a case study focused on attracting a new range of 15 to 25 year old consumers.

IMT Ghaziabad beat 700 teams across 21 B-school campuses to win Brandstorm and now they will go to Paris to represent India against the other international finalists.

L'Oreal Brandstorm 2016

Winners - IMT Ghaziabad

Singer Yash Vyas The winning team with their trophy

The Lovely Lady - Shirley Setia

Ensemble's Fashion show participant dazzles on the ramp

A team presenting their proposal

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Focus Feature

Learning Special Education

Teaching in itself is a very popular career choice, but teaching students with special needs is exactly the opposite. Madhura Sansare delves into the world of special education and tells you what learning B.Ed in Special Education is all about What is special education?

They say every student needs to be taught differently, as they all learn by different methods. But children with special needs need more than just a unique way to education. They need a more specialised method.

Special Education is the branch of education which uses special instructional methodology (Remedial Instruction), instructional materials, learning-teaching aids and equipment to meet educational needs of children with specific learning disabilities. Remedial instruction or Remediation aims at improving a skill or ability in a student. The techniques used for this include providing the student with more practice or more explanation than usual, repetitions of information and instructions, and all in all, providing them with more time to work on the skill. Remediations methods vary from student to student.

For example, a student having difficulty in reading can be provided with remediation by one-on-one reading sessions, phonic instructions and by practicing reading aloud.

Qualification All you need to join a course on Special Education is a Bachelors degree and an interest in teaching. Institutes all over the world offer Bachelors and Masters Programs

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in Special Education. Many organisations also go further to offer short term courses in the subject, which last from anywhere between 2 weeks to a month. But if you’re serious about pursuing Special Education as a full time career, we would suggest you only join courses of at least 1 year duration.

When does a child need special education?

Special education teachers work primarily with students with three major segments of disabilities, namely Learning Disability (LD), Mental Retardation (MR) or Intellectual Disability (ID) and Visual Impairment (VI).The teachers dealing with students with mental retardation or autism tend to teach them life skills and basic literacy. The teachers dealing with Visual Impairment or any other physical disabilities primarily teach the students to overcome their diabilities and lead normal lives. And the teachers dealing with students with Learning Disability use general education curriculum and modify it to meet the students’ individual needs. Special education teachers mostly tend to work with students at the elementary, middle and secondary schooling levels, but some teachers do work with pre-schoolers as well. They also provide specified programs for specific learning disabilities, as well as speech or language

impairments, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, visual impairments, autism, combined deafness and blindness, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments.

Students are classified under one of the categories, and special education teachers are prepared to work with specific groups. It is highly important to identify which group the student can be categorised under, as this helps in tailoring the education according to the students needs. Early intervention is essential in educating children with disabilities.

How do they work?

Special education teachers use various techniques to promote learning. Depending on the disability, teaching methods can include individualized instruction, problemsolving assignments, and small group work. When students need special accommodations in order to take a test, special education teachers see that appropriate ones are provided, such as having the questions read orally or lengthening the time allowed to take the test. Special education teachers help to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student. The IEP sets personalized goals for each student and is tailored to the student's individual needs and ability. Teachers work closely with parents to inform them of their child's progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at home. They are involved in the students' behavioral, social, and academic development, helping the students develop emotionally, feel comfortable in social situations, and be aware of socially acceptable behavior. Special education teachers communicate and work together with parents, social workers, school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators, and other teachers.

Special Education can be provided to the child as: a one to one setting outside or within his/her formal educational environment. ď Ž a Pull-out service where special remedial, therapeutic, or enrichment services can be provided to students outside the regular classroom which is referred to as Pull-out services. ď Ž An Inclusive Model of education would imply educational provision for individuals with special needs within the educational system where these children study side by side with their mainstream peers, so as to enable them to develop to their full potential. Inclusion is an educational philosophy aimed at "normalizing" special services for which students qualify. Inclusion involves an attempt to provide more of these special services by providing additional aids and support inside the regular classroom, rather than by pulling students out for isolated instruction. Inclusion involves the extension of general education curriculum and goals to students receiving special services. It involves shared responsibility, problem solving, and mutual support among all the staff members who provide services to students. One aim of inclusion is to reduce the removal of students from the regular classroom when the same intent of service can be provided within the regular classroom.

The different areas looked into for a child with specific

learning needs maybeAdaptation: A change in what students do or a reshaping of the materials students use. Adaptations are essentially the same as modifications, but can specifically refer to the materials and equipment student's use to aid in learning. Enlarging the print on a worksheet and audio taping a textbook are examples of adaptations.

Cognitive learning: The area of learning based on knowledge and reasoning; also called academic learning.

Compensation or compensatory instruction: Instruction aimed at tackling a problem or an area of difficulty. Techniques for compensatory instruction include the use of alternative instruction, alternative techniques, and adaptive equipment.

Co-teaching: An instructional arrangement in which there is more than one adult in a classroom, instructional and classroom responsibilities are defined and assigned, and some type of co-planning is involved.

Individualized education program/plan (IEP): A written plan of educational goals and objectives for a student. This plan is reviewed and rewritten each year.

Modification: Reducing the number of questions students must answer at the end of a textbook chapter, allowing a student to answer aloud instead of writing an answer, and allowing the student to do an activity that is different from what the other students are doing are all examples of modifications.

Where do they work?

Special Educators are not just restricted to schools and colleges, as one may expect. There are various facilities that need people with their specified skill set, like: Special schools: Commonly, you will find special educators working at special schools, assisting students with special needs in honing their academic skills.

Rehabilitation centre: A large number of public and private rehabilitation centres that require special educators Private support: Just like any other career, special educators also get to choose between working in public sector and private sector. Especially in India, it is very common to find special educators working independently. They can also work part-time in any of the aforementioned facilities while privately tutoring students as well. yi Schools in India offering B.Ed in Special Education NAME OF INSTITUTION

LOCATION

Andhra University

Visakhapatnam

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University

Hyderabad

Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Services

Noida

Indian Institute of Health Education and Research

Patna

Indian National Portage Association (INPA)

Chandigarh

Kalasalingam University

Krishnankoil

M.J.P Rohilkhand University

Bareilly

National Institute for Mentally Handicapped

Secunderabad

Netaji Subhas Open University

Kolkata

S.N.D.T University

Mumbai

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FOCUS FEATURE

The Director’s Perspective

Dr. Preeti Verma, Head of the Department of Special Education at SNDT Women’s University tells us what is it like heading the most-sought after course in Special Education Very few Indian colleges offer a B.Ed in Special Education in Mumbai. According to you, what is the reason behind the same?

It depends on the ideology of the management. Running a Regular B.Ed is far more profitable than B.Ed in Special Education. The intake in regular B.Ed is above hundred as opposed to 30 in Special Education. Also, Regular B.Ed is more in demand because of more number of mainstream schools.

What are the career options available to a student after pursuing this degree?

Students pursuing this career become special educators in special and inclusive schools following state, national and international curriculum. They can work as Practitioners, Teacher educators and Managers. They can work as researchers in the field of Special Education.

They may work as Consultants and coordinators in the area of inclusive education services; may even get involved in policy making.

Can you tell us a little more about your curriculum?

There is a paradigm shift in higher education. The curriculum is designed to empower special educators to teach students with disabilities in inclusive and special school settings. It gives thorough knowledge in specific disability areas, as well as cross disability areas (other disability areas). It also trains in different pedagogies of teaching. The emphasis is on developing skills and knowledge and understanding how curriculum can be transacted across disabilities You tend to have a lot of in-house internships at various schools across the city for your students.

What are some of the challenges that you face due to these internships?

There aren't any challenges. Sometimes the organisations where the students intern do not understand the objective of the placement, hence expectations differ.

What advice would you give a student who is planning to pursue a career in special education?

If you have compassion, feel passionate about learning and think you can make a difference in a child’s life; this is the course to undertake.

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Dr. Jayanti Pujari, Director, Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh talks to us about what it takes to become a Special Education Teacher Dealing with children with special needs is not as easy job. What according to you are certain characteristics that a student must have in order to be successful in this field?

Special education teachers work with children with a wide range of disabilities. Whether dealing with minor learning disabilities or students who have severe physical and cognitive disorders, a special education teacher must have the skill and knowledge to know how to best work with the child. All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for children with needs, such positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to keep going even when things are tough. The characteristic feature of a special educator is that they shall be accepting of all students, no matter the disability or special need. This includes teaching all students with dignity and respect. You must remember that even students who cannot speak or who function at low levels have feelings and can often pick up on negativity or when someone is feeling uncomfortable.

Every child in your classroom must feel valuable.

Working with children with special needs requires enormous amounts of patience and persistence.

What advice would you give a student who is planning to pursue a career in special education?

In context of Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Science, the students are exposed to well-equipped laboratories, which help them to gain expertise in handling various tools. The institution also stresses on the ethical and moral values for all the students. All our students are strongly encouraged to participate actively in seminars, workshops and community based rehabilitation programmes. In addition to the rigorous course curriculum, Amity also offers value added courses which include a range of Industry Oriented Training and Certifications, Compulsory foreign Language, Behavioural Science and Communication Skills. We also provide interactive sessions to our students with the professional world.

Learning To Be A Teacher

Kuhoo Jugran Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences M.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation) What are the major challenges that you have faced in your studies till date?

I have had opportunity to go to other schools and observe things I have learnt in theory class due to this course. When I was doing my IEP practice in a renowned special school, I was trying to work and assess a child with mental retardation who did not want to interact with me.

I reported the same to my faculty. They urged me to keep trying for 3 days continuously to gain rapport. One the 4th day I vehemently requested my faculty to get a change in the assigned child and swap it with one of my colleagues. To my surprise the next day the child came to me and asked me why I didn’t come to him and that he was waiting for me. I was overwhelmed knowing that I mattered to him. And I took it as a lesson that even when you feel that the child isn’t responding to you and you tend to disheartened, you have to try over and over and over again because somewhere inside the child is learning very important things about life.

Sara D’souza SNDT B.Ed specialising in I.D (Intellectual Disability)

Deesha Patel SNDT M.Ed specialising in I.D (Intellectual Disability)

Sneha S SNDT B.Ed specialising in L.D (Learning Disability)

If you could give any advice to your fellow peers who are also considering an education in special education, what would it be?

I used to teach Music for two years. I had an autistic child who used to come to me to learn music. Over time, as I got to know him and got to know more about his disability, it made me feel like this is really something tha I want to pursue and learn more about. My advice would be that you have to learn to love your students and understand them so completely that you can tailor your teaching to them. If somebody wants to get into the field of special education, I’d say great; it’s a brilliant field, it’s really rewarding and you just get so much joy out of doing what you’re doing, but all of it is only if you love your students.

You need to have patience, you need to have that love, because love is really very important and then you just have to work towards it. It’s just like how a mother would work towards anything for her child; you basically do the same thing for your students.

What compelled you to pursue a career in special education?

After completing my B.Com degree, I took a break of 1 year, trying to figure out what I wanted to do next. I joined an organisation known as Rotaract, started conducting quilling workshops in Goa, and also became a faculty in an annual workshop for school children known as Live Life. Having all these interactions and encounters with the kids big and small, I thought of going into the teaching field. I joined Euro Kids, an international preprimary school, worked there as an administrator.

I had student in that school who had autism.

His parents were suppose to take him to U.K, which was something I couldn’t digest. It hurt me to know that inspite of having special educators in the country, the parents felt a need for this child to be taken to U.K. When I read about autism, I came to know about the field of special education.

That’s when I decided to go ahead and pursue the field of teaching and do my B.Ed in special education.

What are the major challenges that you would say that you have faced in you academic career till now?

For me, the most challenging aspect of this course is the practicals.

At the same time, I think that is exactly where you feel like you’re learning something as well. Practicals are where we go and give lessons to students at different schools. For example, when we are scheduled to give lessons to kids at a school in a certain week, we’re also given a particular set of lessons to give, like 10 lessons of different topics. We’re given the child that we are supposed to teach, sometimes it’s a group lesson; sometimes it’s an individual lesson. And then you go teach the child keeping in mind the child’s disability and you tailor your lesson accordingly. So that is our practicals at least for our current semester. Usually, every B.Ed insitution has a lot of tie-ups or they know people who will support them to send student trainees to institutions to get a first-hand experience.

We will also have an inhouse internship in Sem 4.

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Youth Issues

Shopaholic Syndrome Heer Kothari explores the nuances of a shopaholic and how one can cure themselves of such a psychological disorder

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n life everyone finds themselves in a certain phase where we seem stuck on the second gear. Nothing inches forward, and the wait to progress is endless.

During such times we hook ourselves to ‘hobbies’, or anything that can elevate the spirit. So what is the immediate indulgent that crosses ones mind at such times? Has shopping just occurred to you? Well honestly, shopping does occur to me in my down times!

CRUX OF ADDICTION ‘Retail therapy’, as it is colloquially termed, serves as a satiating experience to most during ones down time. It is believed that the activity of shopping releases ‘happy hormones’ such as endorphins and dopamine. The release of these hormones kicks an individual giving them the happy high, but the effects of this release is short-lived. However what an individual gets actually hooked to is the effect, which leaves a lasting imprint on ones mind. This in turn urges one to go back for some more needless purchases, making one a shopaholic. One may not have an iota of how they have been inflicted by the deadly disease of being a Shopaholic. The process is as slow as consuming slow poison.

There is no stringent definition of a shopaholic, but it can loosely be defined as ‘A person, who when emotionally overwhelmed, purchases unnecessarily, and may not have the finances to cope with the debt later.

Being a shopaholic may hamper relationships, and could drain you emotionally, rather than physically. ’ Initially it was believed that only women suffer from the compulsive buying disorder, but that indeed is a myth.

The disorder is blind to age, income group, race, and most importantly, gender. In fact men too pander about in this indulgent addiction.

THE SYMPTOMS Rebecca Bloomwood faces the exacting predicament in the flick ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic.’ In the film, Rebecca, has a fetish for branded clothes, shoes, and all the other pretty things a mall has to offer!  Rebecca Bloomwood’s credit cards are full to the brim and we see that she has hidden her credit cards in order to keep from spending.  When she is emotionally overwhelmed she finds all her cards and shops to her satisfaction till she drops.  She incessantly lies to her best friend and her coworkers about her spending habit.  But to make the plot even more juicer and matters worse for the protagonist, she loses her job, has to keep with the mounting credit card bills and at the same time there is romance brewing on the horizon. (A leak of this weakness would keep the handsome man away from the protagonist), small lies leads to even more lies.

CATEGORIES OF SHOPPERS  There are the Collectors. The collectors will go hunting to any extent to complete a certain collection. It could be a part of the collection. Sometimes this also means collecting one product in numerous colours. For a collector it is imperative to stock on every colour even if they don’t like it.  If you are smitten by the addiction to bargain then

of course you are the bargain seeker. This would mean buying something unnecessarily because you have managed to bargain to your satisfaction.  Every perfectionist isn’t a Virgo, but sometimes they are Trophy shopaholics, who keep shopping till they find just the right thing to stock on.  If you are caught in the vicious cycle of buying and returning the purchase then you are the bulimic shopaholic.  If it becomes even more than necessary to indulge in some retail therapy when you are sad or depressed, that makes one a compulsive shopaholic.

THE CURE There is no drastic cure for a shopaholic. Shopaholics are encouraged to talk to like-minded people and resist the urge of shopping. This can prove to become very compelling at times. This is because if you keep holding on against your wishes you may dirty what you have taken so long to clean up. As far as medication is concerned, there is no medication to cure a shopaholic, but one must understand that a person becomes a shopaholic out of extreme depression or however doctors do prescribe relaxants and anti-depressants (simply because chronic shopaholics generally shop when they are depressed). However one should only consume the same after the doctor has clinically prescribed the tablets.

Yet another medical alternative involves the consumption of pills that are generally prescribed to an Alzheimer’s patient. This indeed can become very risky, as this is done, when psychologically the patient has hit a fearful pitch.

Yet another cure for this disease is by rendering undying love and care to the patient suffering from Compulsive shopping disorder (CSD). If family members of the patient lend a patient ear to understand the problem of their loved ones, it simply solves the bedrock of a problem. Also as kith and kin one must encourage their member to work hard and earn in order to pay off the debt. Using this method, the patient will understand that money that was so easily blown away was achieved with a dint of hard work. But care must be taken that one doesn’t give up on the patient easily.

THE SIDE EFFECTS Taking the medication is not always advisable, unless the depression is severe. Also taking medication has some extreme side effects like bursting into unwanted cold sweats, insomnia, nausea, feeing anxiety, unwanted headaches, and last but not the least fatigue.

As I key off I would only like to state that it is essential to not only care about your physical health but also care about your mental health. One must change the way they perceive life in order to live a quality life. Solving puzzles and crosswords are good exercises for an individual’s mental health. It doesn’t only help an individual snap out of their routine problems but it also helps them think of their own problem more analytically and solve the same with ease. One must also note that a person suffering from the consumer buying disorder may not necessarily be doing any physical damage, but the emotional damage is colossal and hard to overcome too. yi 2016 APRIL YOUTHINCMAG.COM 21

Awareness

THE STUDENT EXCHANGE

CONUNDRUM Madhura Sansare gets into the details of student exchange programs and solves the confusing puzzle for you

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tudent exchange programs are a very interesting concept. Ordinarily, a student’s education is restricted to his geographical location and the education system in it. But student exchange programs give you a taste of something entirely different than what you are used to. They take you out of your comfort zone, and challenge while also exposing you to an entirely different situation, a different culture, and a different education system. They give you a chance to explore yourself in a way that your own educational system could not provide. But what exactly is a student exchange program?

A student exchange program is a program in which students from a secondary school or university study abroad at one of their institution's partner institutions.

This may involve international travel, but it is not necessary. Students can choose to study in their own country, just in a different state. Educational institutions and governments across the globe promote student

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exchange programs. This is so because these foreign exchange programs are created to provide practical training and employment and the sharing of history, culture, and traditions of the participants' home country.

Now you have to keep in mind that the term ‘exchange’ is used loosely here. If you want to study abroad for a short while, it does not mean you need to find a counterpart who will exchange places with you.

Exchange purely means that a partner institution has accepted a student, but does not necessarily mean that the students have to find a counterpart from the other institution with whom to exchange.

Exchange students live with a host family or in a designated place such as a hostel, an apartment, or a student lodging. Costs for the program vary by the country and institution. Participants fund their participation via scholarships, loans, or self-funding.

Types of exchange programs: 1. Short-term exchange: A short-term exchange program is also known as summer/intensive or cultural exchange program. These focus on homestays, language skills, community service, or cultural activities. High school and university students can apply for the programs through various government or non-governmental organizations that organize the programs. A short-term exchange lasts from one week to three months and doesn’t require the student to study in any particular school or institution. The students are exposed to an intensive program that increases their understanding of other cultures, communities, and languages.

2. Long-term exchange: A long-term exchange is one that lasts six to ten months or up to one full year. Participants attend high school in their host countries, through a student visa. Students are expected to integrate themselves into the host family, immersing themselves in the local community and surroundings. Upon their return to their home country they are expected to incorporate this knowledge into their daily lives, as well as give a presentation on their experience to their sponsors. Many exchange programs expect students to be able converse in the language of the host country, at least on a basic level.

3. Internship exchange: Another option that students who want to go for an exchange program have is to go for an internship exchange. Though this type of an exchange program doesn’t benefit a student from an educational perspective, it is extremely beneficial to the student’s personal growth and his CV. An abroad internship shines on a fresher's CV, as it shows a versatility to working in different environments. AIESEC India is known for its wide range of destinations and internships provisions, and is one of the best ways for a student in India to pursue an exchange program of this sort. yi

THE FOREIGN PERSPECTIVE

FROM INDIA TO CAIRO

Ewa Mikulska, a Polish native, tells us all about living in India since 2015, and working for an exchange internship via AIESEC

Ronisha Sanjana, a 20-year-old BA student studying at KC College talks about pursuing an internship in Cairo, Egypt via AIESEC

Could you tell us a little more about your student exchange internship? How was your experience in India?

Actually my experience is still in progress; I have been in Mumbai since June 2015, working for an events management agency as a business development and customer servicing executive. It offers a lot of learnings and I’m taking this opportunity the best way I can. India itself is for me a source of colorful energy and crazy diversity, I have been lucky to travel a bit and discover more dimensions to the country.

What were some of the major challenges you faced while working in the country?

At the beginning everything was a challenge! Compared to Europe, India is to my mind still not that focused on embracing diversity coming from the outside of the country. My perspective on its reason is that, it may be due to the size of population. The dominant attitude is competitive, not collaborative. It takes a lot to transform the long term patterns with the common consciousness and understanding.

What advice would you like to give to somebody who is planning on an overseas internship via AIESEC? By my experience so far, the key to living a developing experience of an internship in such an environment is, so called, growth mindset. Living and working in a country which is so extremely different from Polish reality can be a source of myriad misunderstandings and confusions; either to be perceived as problems or challenges to overcome with personalized learning.

I’d advise anyone who is planning on jumping into an internship abroad to keep practicing your growth thinking to make the most of the adventure of your lifetime.

Could you tell us a little more about your student exchange internship?

Where did you go and how was your experience?

I have always wanted to visit Egypt (Cairo) since I was a kid. And I got the right opportunity at the right time.

Hearing about a crazy opportunity like this, I couldn’t wait to experience it. I knew it was sudden and it sounded crazy to leave everything and vanish from all the studying but trust me, I did not regret it one bit.

Having never been overseas, I went to a completely strange land, met new faces, saw a new language and a different culture and once I was back, that strange land turned into my second home and the new faces became family. After I was back from my exchange I was the same person with a completely different perspective on life. I was back to the same routine with tons of new friends from all around the globe and memories to cherish forever.

What were some of the major challenges you faced while working abroad?

The language was a bit of a problem. Our internship was based on photography and graphic designing so we had to travel all around Egypt. The truth being that 85% of the locals only speak Arabic it was a bit difficult to communicate. But we had our fellow AIESECers who taught us basic Arabic and we were good to go.

What advice would you like to give to somebody who is planning on pursuing an internship abroad via AISEC? Go for it. Don’t even think twice. An experience like this should not be missed. You will learn, explore and discover in just a span of 2 months. You will come back a responsible person. There are 126 countries. Choose your own destination, pack your bags and leave.

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Prodigy

From High School

To Mount Everest Jaahnavi Sriperambuduru was only 13 years old when she climbed her first snow-clad mountain. This April, at the age of 15, Jaahnavi will be attempting to climb Mt. Everest. Madhura Sansare talks to this young prodigy about her inspirations, and her future aspirations What would you say inspired you to get into mountaineering?

My father introduced me to mountaineering when I was just 10 months old and that went on till 3 years. When I understood that I like it, I just started following him. I was 8 years when I really understood the challenge and started accompanying my father to different Treks with lots of enthusiasm. The two most inspiring things in my mountaineering career are the Nature and my Father who instills energy and determination in me always.

Can you please tell us about your first mission of Mission7Summit?

My first mission of Mission 7 Summit was Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of Africa. I was well trained and prepared for it, but when I went, I found more than what I read, and it was really mind blowing with beautiful sceneries and terrains. I have experienced 4 terrains in one single mountain, which is generally a rare incidence in such peaks as Mt. Kilimanjaro is the Single standing mountain in the world. The first terrain was Rain Forest, which was covered with mist throughout and wet always, then the second terrain I have crossed was Alpine Moran, totally rocks, then the Desert and last one which is one of my most favorite scenes is the Artic zone, the place where I was standing on the Top was just 4 KMs from the Equator and I could also witness from one standing place the effects of Day and Night.

Out of all the climbs you have undertaken till date, which would you say was the toughest one and why?

There is no climb that can be considered tough or easy, as every peak has its own characteristics and climatic condition. So every peak we climb has its uniqueness

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and has its own risk factors. So we get trained as per the peaks that we are going to climb and prepare ourselves.

How do you prepare yourself before a mission?

As mentioned before every peak is unique, so we have to prepare accordingly.

What are some of the challenges you face while mountaineering?

There are different kinds of peaks like Trekking peaks, Semi Technical peak & Technical peaks. So we prepare accordingly. We start well in advance working on our diet control, our fitness levels and mostly our mind state. We do more of Meditation and Pranayama. For my Mt. Everest expedition, Pranayama is very much useful, as we have to survive with less oxygen over the Death Zone.

Which peak do you next look forward to conquer?

My next Phase – IV peak is Mt. Everest of #Mission7Summit in April 2016, but still looking forward for support as the budget is very high as we will be climbing it in a lengthy 62 days period.

What are the health problems that a mountaineer can suffer during a mission?

The first and foremost problem in

mountains anyone can get is AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness) if you are not well acclimatized. The others are High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and High Altitude Cerebral Edema.

You are planning to climb Mt. Everest in April, which is 8848 meters. What is your game plan?

As I have decided to climb Mt. Everest so soon, I have taken an opportunity to train and guide a 10-year-old girl and her mother to Everest Base Camp. I had a unique experience of guiding someone who is younger to me and someone who is older to me at a time. This diversity has given me lots of exposure to People Management and I have learnt many things. Though I have ventured to do this to get my body acclimatized with the weather conditions of Mt Everest, I had more added experiences that made me strong both physically and mentally. I am just home and now concentrating more on mental stability and getting trained on breath control and physical fitness.

How do you manage your studies and mountaineering together?

As I am into IGSC curriculum, I don’t miss out any classes as its available online and as and when my adventure schedule is planned, I inform my school who takes care

of my classes and examinations.

Mostly when it’s not very urgent, I travel by train in India so that I get some time to study during my journey and complete my task. I have special permission from my school to attend little late 3 days a week, as I travel nearly 100 kms for my fitness practice to a National Coach Mr. Nagapuri Ramesh. My day starts at 5 A.M and I go for practice to the stadium, which is nearly 50 kms away from my home, and return home by 10 AM and then hurry to my school. I return from school at around 4 P.M and take some rest and do have my special diet and then go for practice till 7 P.M. From 7.30 PM to 9.00 PM is my study time and I go to bed around 9.30 P.M. What else do you do apart from mountaineering?

Apart from the Mountaineering, I am a Classical Bharatanatyam Dancer.

I give special performances for the cause. Twice in a week, I go to Professional Drawing and Painting Classes along with my mother and brother. Whenever my academics permit, during weekends I travel to various communities in rural areas for Motivational Talks and participate in the Workshops for Adolescents Girls to instill confidence in them by giving my success stories with the support of an NGO Swashakthi SMART that work for Adolescent Girl and Women Empowerment. I am the proud Brand Ambassador of Swashakthi SMART in showcasing Confidence and Instilling Courage in Young Girls.

What advice would you give to one of your peers who want to take up mountaineering?

I would like to advise all my peers immaterial of whether they take up mountaineering or not, to be brave and focused. I believe in hard work and sincerity. My only advice to them will be to be committed towards their goal (whatever it could be) and do the hard work to achieve it. I believe there are no shortcuts for success. My Tagline is “Adventure without risk is Disneyland”. yi 2016 APRIL YOUTHINCMAG.COM 25

EDUCATE Foreign Shores Foreign Shores

Education To Employability Tasneem Patanwala explores all the benefits that you gain from studying abroad

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n today’s competitive world every student wants to make the most of their qualifications so as to get their dream job. Students are constantly thinking from the point of view of the employers and hence they want to become the best candidate that the employer has ever come across. But in order to become the best candidate, what is required is an international experience which is gained by studying abroad.

Experience of studying abroad Studying abroad exposes you to another country’s culture and value systems. As rightly said by Buddha “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” It helps to broaden your horizons and change your mind sets. Students are surrounded by professors and class mates from different countries which gives you knowledge of different cultures and traditions. Students have a chance to live and discover a life out of their comfort zones. This will improve their international communication skills and will be better prepared to understand the business world.

Problem solving attitude Studying abroad strengthens your problem solving attitude. It improves your decision making skills and employers are always looking for employees who have good problem solving skills and good decision making attitudes. Terry Pratchett says “Coming back is not the same as never leaving.” When faced with a crisis situation, students studying abroad have no one to reach out to and hence this will allow them to make their own decisions and solve their own problems; from dealing with minor issues to larger ones this will make them more decisive.

Adjustability Moving abroad can be both discouraging and fantastic at the same time. The challenge here is to quickly adapt yourself to the new country and its culture. Students learn to adjust, adapt and acclimatize with people from different social backgrounds. As said by Ralph Waldo Emerson “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead

where there is no path and leave a trail. Overcoming all the challenges and inhibitions and adapting yourself to a changing environment strengthens your adjustability skills.

Communication skills Good communication skills are very important in today’s ever changing business world. Moving abroad and communicating with people from different backgrounds on a daily basis improves your communication skills. It gives you a chance to open up and learn about the art, cuisine and history of another culture. It also develops your understanding which is very vital to working and succeeding in the international business world. Henry Miller’s wise words “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

Networking and language skills As studying abroad brings you across people speaking different languages, it also improves your language skills. Living abroad gives you an amazing opportunity to develop your language skills which is a key ingredient in today’s ever changing business environment.

This exposure to an international atmosphere linked with the chance to discover other cities, cultures and ways of life allows students to build strong networks and gain real international experience.

Building meaningful networks can be greatly taken advantage of in advancing employment skills.

Constant networking improves your confidence levels and communication skills improving your overall employment skills. In the words of Wendell Berry “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.”

Therefore, moving and studying abroad further develops your employment skills, communication skills and language skills while studying so that you can eventually grow into one of the most viable candidates of the ever changing business world. yi

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WORKPLACE HACKS

Job Hopping Anushka Saboo explores the possibilities of whether the grass is really greener on the other side

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ttractive salaries, increased status, and that corner office. Who wants it? Everybody. The real question here seems to be what people are willing to do to achieve it. The career dynamics has changed dramatically; long gone are the days when you work for your employer for 30 years, grab your pension, and ride off quietly into the sunset. Now, it’s not uncommon to see people work for 4 different employers in a span of 30 months.The overarching question seems to be: are jumping jobs the key to your advancement or the trap of unemployment? Nothing can super cede the age-old practice of pros and cons; let’s take out those legal pads and break it down.

PROS

Movement leads to stability Ironically, jumping jobs and getting a little taste of everything shows you which table you would like to sit at for the next 30 years. While career counselors and your parents might give you some helpful advice, there is nothing to match real life experience. The importance of finding your true place cannot be over exaggerated- if it takes you a couple of shifts to find your solid ground; it’s definitely worth it. More often than not, you will find you’re ability to succeed is tripled in an environment that genuinely extracts the best from you. You might find yourself moving up in a matter of months, something you wouldn’t have managed even in a matter of years, at your previous job. However, you must not play hopscotch and get carried away in the process.

Contacts get you ahead in life, not your resume Jumping jobs provides you with a wide array of colleagues to build connections with. Ultimately, your degrees mean nothing if the people in the real world cannot vouch for them. Switching jobs helps you build your communication skills and gives you access to multiple managers- it can never hurt to have such people in your phone book. A good network of corporates has value that cannot be measured in monetary terms.

Additional feathers in your cap Acquiring skills from different environments adds to your value. Every job will have something different to offer and picking up some useful pieces from your different jobs might make you a perfect jigsaw put together. If this is your goal, it is important to work in different sectors of companies until you finally think your basket is as vibrant and full as you would like it to be. The idea is to have a wide range of expertise that companies are sure to recognize.

Your first concern is yourself Loyalty is no longer about putting your time or paying your dues, it’s about providing measurable value and being rewarded for it. If you sincerely feel that your current job is acting as an anchor pulling you down, then cut it off with no regrets, because your primary objective should always be to do what is most beneficial for you. If it’s more than just a higher salary, for example a more conducive work environment or an opportunity to play in the big leagues, then your switch is completely justified. Sometimes, there is an outflow of employees

just before a company is about to crash; quitting in such cases doesn’t make you disloyal, it just makes you smart.

However, going with the flow may leave you at the beach with no one to play with except for yourself and that is why, we have a list of cons.

CONS

A rolling stone gathers no moss This adage has encapsulated the wisdom that has been passed down through generations. In a constant effort to reach for more, many people cease to understand what they have in their hands, at this very moment. Employees must completely absorb what they can; only once every bit of knowledge permeates your mind, can you make the decision to switch. In simpler words, one must make the best out of everything- learn every skill there is to learn in your current job, and learning requires some time commitment.

A butterfly takes time to emerge To make a mark anywhere, you have to prove you have what it takes. Opportunities won’t come knocking on your door, if your door keeps changing. Only after slogging for a few months, establishing yourself in your environment, and earning the respect you wish to command, will your employer give you a chance to do something big. You have to earn the limelight by displaying commitment and perseverance, which is not very likely to happen if you keep hopping jobs.

Reminder: promotions exist in your present company as well Before jumping on the bandwagon to the next job with the better position, consider the alternatives in your current setup. Is it just a month more of hard work here? Paving your way forward in the same company has more perks than you realize. Additionally, a factor we most often turn a blind eye towards is friendship. No, not contact building, but friendship. Numerous studies suggest a positive correlation between productivity at the workplace and mental happiness in the terms of a conducive environment and occasional warm smiles.

Resume is more than just degrees Change jobs too often and you might just end up without one. Once your recruiters catch a whiff of your patterns, for them, it acts as a warning signal of sunk costs.

Companies spend money and resources to train their new employees, so naturally they wouldn’t want to train someone who is likely to run away just when he/she is ripe for their work.

If you’ve looked at the pros and cons and still find yourself in a bit of a pickle, here are two most enchanting words: opportunity cost. Whatever your decision is, consider the benefits of the alternative decision and decide whether one is better than the other.

Look at a decision in terms of what you are sacrificing to head a certain way and decide if you feel it’s worth it.

Everything will boil down to your personal satisfaction with your choices because everyone’s modus operandi varies and consequently their perspective. Keep your eyes on the prize and forge your path ahead. yi 2016 APRIL YOUTHINCMAG.COM 29

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JOBS OF THE FUTURE An overview of futuristic careers that didn’t exist until now

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he future has always been a very obscure concept, but a fascinating one nonetheless. We can make predictions, review history to get an idea of what might happen, or base the entire science on the stars; but nobody can ever guarantee that their predictions will become reality over time. The business of predicting the future has been a part of our race since the times of yore. Why, even in the 1500s, the reputed seer, Nostradamus took it upon himself to write down the prophecies of the future of the world, and guess what, that book has rarely been out of print since his death. What with the wide array of astrologists, tarot card readers, palm readers and more all delving into the world of the crystal globes and coming up with interpretations for what they presume to be the truth of the future, it comes as no wonder that the future is our race’s pet project.

Even as we step out of the realm of the unknown, we are bombarded by interpretations of the future, just here, they’re more universal than personal. You only have to look at our sci-fi books and movies to know what we’re talking about. Be it the elusive I, Robot, which showcased the entire human race being taken over by the city’s central artificial intelligence computer or Disney’s Wall-E, which portrayed a futuristic human society which relied on automated systems for their ever need; it is very clear that we expect the future to be vastly different from the world we know today. While I Robot showed robots in every household and driverless cars, Wall-E presumed that we would have to

abandon Earth as a large dumping ground due to decades of mass consumerism and live on a large spaceship, which also showed human society being enslaved by automated systems to be the point where walking wasn’t necessary anymore.

Now the future may be glorious, or it may be bleak, but if you ask us, the process of reaching that future is more fascinating than the future itself. All we’ve imagined about our future is all based only on the results; the process has never been fantasised.

What we tend to forget is that with the changing world, one of the biggest changes that we will face are in the job sector.

Because as the world changes, so will its demands. And to supply to those demands, jobs will change. So you see, when we look at the future, and all that it encompasses, one of the most important things to consider are the jobs that will be created in order to generate the future. And isn’t that just so much more interesting than just final products?

Jump along with us on the job forecasting bandwagon with our cover story for the month, Jobs of the Future, and let us show you what your future may look like. We’ve surveyed through career trends, spoken to the experts and compiled our list of what may very easily be the most viable career options in the future. In our cover story, we cover everything from Genetic Counsellors to Virtual Teachers, Robotic Engineers to Social Media Lawyers, and even delve into the future of Health. So come along, take a ride on a time machine as you flip through the pages of our cover story and let us show you what the future of jobs looks like.

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THE CAREER OF

GAMES

One of the most thriving careers as of today, gaming engineering or gaming programming is sure to pick up vastly in the future

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gaming engineer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebases for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Many specialised disciplines fall under the umbrella term of gaming engineer, but a gaming engineer should not be confused with a game designer, who works on the design of the game.

Gaming engineers work with teams of programmers, illustrators and testers to design, develop and create new video games. They can be involved in all the phases of game development, right from formulating the initial concept to testing the product before release.

HOW DID IT ALL START? Video games came up around the early 1970s to the mid-1980s, which can be considered as the initial days of video games. In those days, a gaming engineer also took on the job of game design and artist. The reason for this was generally because of the limited abilities of the early computers, which made is unnecessary to have specialised personnel for each function. The game

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concepts back then were also light, and games were meant to be played for only a few minutes at a time.

More importantly, even the art content and gameplay variations were also constrained by the limited power of computers.

As specialised arcade hardware and home systems became more powerful, deeper storylines and features like high-resolution and full colour graphics could be integrated into the game. Other features like advanced artificial intelligence and digital sounds had also just become reality and could be incorporated into games.

Nowadays, programmer art has come to be a derogatory term which implies the kind of bright colours and blocky design that were typical of early video games.

The desire for adding more depth and assets to games necessitated a division of labour. Initially, art production was relegated to full-time artists. Next game programming became a separate discipline from game design. Despite this division, however, most game developers (artists, engineers and even producers) have some say in the final design of contemporary games.

JOB DESCRIPTION Gaming engineers are specialized software engineers who design and program video games. Gaming engineers work with teams of developers on the entire process of creating a video game.

Beginning with the concept development and initial prototype development, an engineer will provide knowledge of programming and the realities of game design. They are also responsible for creating coding sequences which create game play, and it is common to require the creation of multiple codes for different gaming devices.

CAN YOU GIVE US A BRIEF IDEA OF HOW GAMEZOP WORKS AND WHAT IS THE USP? Gamezop leverages the full potential of browser technology to make downloading individual games Yashash Agarwal, the redundant. We are building a platform where one can 20-year-old co-founder play several games on a single app, just like you can of Gamezop talks to us listen to a wide variety of music on a single app. Two of the biggest USPs of Gamezop are offline access about his venture and the future of the gaming (Gamezop is equipped to provided offline access to online games) and platform agnosticism (the same game industry can run across devices [smartphones / tablets / PCS] or Smartphone gaming platform Gamezop has closed $350K environments [Android / iOS / Windows]).

(Rs. 2.3 crores) in seed funding led by entertainment marketers Kwan. US-based Powerhouse Ventures, an WHAT WERE THE MAJOR CHALLENGES existing investor in Gamezop, also participated. Others in YOU FACED WITH GAMEZOP SINCE ITS the round include startup analytics firm Tracxn, Germany- INCEPTION? based AECAL, and prolific angels Anand Chandrasekaran Building this platform has always been an ambitious (Chief Product Officer, Snapdeal), Phanindra Sama task for it meant the using state of the art technology (Founder, redBus), and Vinay Menon (MD, Equity Capital and staying ahead of some of the finest global players Markets, JP Morgan). in casual gaming. The biggest challenge, undoubtedly, The Delhi-based company aggregates short and addictive was to get the right team in place to spearhead different games from around the world, which can be played on a dimensions of our work. single app and removes the friction of constantly One of the things we have done to attract the finest installing and uninstalling individual games. Although talent in the market is to be a company with a great Android only at this point, all of the hundreds of games culture. We still work out of an apartment and have great featured on the Gamezop app are device- and OStimes gelling together as a team! agnostic and can be shared as weblinks for play on any smartphone, tablet, PC, or Smart TV. The company is SINCE INDIA IS NOT YET A MATURE GAMING building a product for global markets and is extending MARKET HOW ARE YOU PLAN TO CREATE features to HTML5 game developers to get them on AWARENESS AND PROMOTE GAMING? par with their native counterparts. 20-year old CEO, The main reason why gaming has not seen an inflection Yashash Agarwal, says “Content-light platform plays have point like other forms of content-consumption is because been most scalable in the digital consumption space. it continues to remain a frictional experience in the eyes Popular forms of digital entertainment, such as music of non-gamers. If gaming experience could be made as or videos, already have platforms that serve as oneconvenient as, say, picture-sharing over a messenger it stop destinations. However, in gaming one only hears would pick up, not just in India but elsewhere as well. of individual titles. We are building a platform to make This is the core of our thinking. gaming reach the inflection point that the others have That said, while it is true that gaming is underserved already witnessed,” he said. in India, at 135% CAGR, India is the fastest growing Gamezop co-founders, Yashash and Gaurav Agarwal, gaming economy in the world. So it is definitely a very have been selected in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list. interesting time to be associated with gaming in India.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO COME UP WITH GAMEZOP? Gamezop aggregates short and addictive games from around the world, which can be played on a single app and removes the friction of constantly installing and uninstalling individual games. Content-light platform plays have been most scalable in the digital consumption space. Popular forms of digital entertainment, such as music or videos, already have platforms that serve as one-stop destinations. However, in gaming one only hears of individual titles. We are building a platform to make gaming reach the trigger point that the others have already witnessed.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNGSTERS WHO WISH TO TAKE UP GAMING AS A CAREER, EITHER FROM AN ENTREPRENEURIAL STANDPOINT, OR AS A CREATOR OF GAMES? While I am not equipped to advise, I just want to bring out the fact that while we love games, many a time young gaming entrepreneurs do not see the business side that makes gaming so exciting. We meet talented indie developers from across the globe who design excellent content, but sometimes do not care to worry about distribution or monetization. It may help to think about these aspects early on in the business.

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INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DESIGN The future sure holds a lot of great things, but they need to be designed first. Now that’s where a product designer comes in. Innovation and Product Design can definitely be considered as a Job of the Future for this reason

Product design careers cover an extremely broad spectrum of industries. Therefore, the importance on technical or aesthetic design expertise can differ from role to role. More technical projects will need a superior understanding of engineering, where function may dictate form. More artistic projects will tend to focus on form and usability.

Product design needs a huge deal of understanding of both materials and manufacturing processes. A product designer will be expected to stay alert of new expansions in these fields, as this will help them in their day-to-day work and drive innovation in their corporation.

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roduct design is all about the creation new three-dimensional products by a proficient process of generation of ideas, and their development and evaluation. Product designers are required to have an understanding of the relationship between art, science and technology, along with an ability to manipulate each of these things in various ways to create new products.

WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? Good design can easily be called the backbone of our daily lives. Product innovations can fundamentally modify the way we carry out our easy everyday tasks. At a deeper level, innovations in designs can result in a revolution in the way we intermingle with our environmental ecosystems, have an impact on our social experiences or even save our lives.

A career in product design provides you with an opportunity to make a real difference. The process of cultivating a design, from the early concept stages to a commercially feasible solution appropriate for mass production, and being part of the entire creation process, from concept to final tests can also give product designers a large amount of job satisfaction.

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A product designer will normally work as part of a team, often encompassing of junior and senior designers. These gentlemen all report to a design manager or creative lead. Most product designers rise up through these ranks of mounting accountability, as they demonstrate themselves as not only capable designers and innovative thinkers, but also good team players and communicators.

Commercial product design can fall into two major categories: n In-house companies, where all design is lead and managed by a marketing department within that company n Consultancy-based design, where design is lead by external clients’ needs.

Despite these differences, all projects undertaken come from the common ‘design brief’, which is directed by market research into the product field.

Throughout the project, regular meetings will be planned and presentations will be made to guarantee the project is advancing in the right direction. Sometimes these meetings can mean fundamental shifts in the design are required, and a product designer's skill lies in their ability to weigh these comments and use them back into their designs.

A designer may use many different tools to realise their design effectively, varying from advanced computer modelling to more traditional workshop techniques. For example, a design can start from a pencil sketch, then be developed using foam models that lead to a working rig before a computer is even used.

In parallel to this, the team dynamic provides several opportunities to exchange and brainstorm ideas, and final designs will often be moulded and driven by a compilation of the team's contributions.

Time management and planning is another crucial feature to a product designer’s role. A product’s market launch time will dictate this, and it is up to the designer to arrange their project time to guarantee important targets are met. This can vary from internal management of tasks, to coordinating with external suppliers and manufacturers.

Founders Ankit Khambati, Bhavisha Bafna, Kuldeep Mohan Ponnada and Kabir Agarwal, speak to us about HOD.life, a revolutionary new product in accessible healthcare focused to 'be the change we want to see in the world’.

Currently, more than a dozen HOD cocoons are already placed at various corporations. We are also looking into empowering common people by employing them as HOD pilot. Around 10,000 such jobs can be availed with this new revolution.

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE CONCEPT FOR HOD.LIFE?

HOW DID YOU FACE THE CHALLENGES DURING THE CREATION OF HOD.LIFE?

We used to manage corporate health & wellness programs for a large MNC. Companies were mainly offering services from hospitals and diagnostic centers disguised as a wellness program. We learnt that while many health tools were made available, these programs were staggered, had low participation, poor retention and didn’t drive much value to the beneficiaries. A ‘Wellness Solution' was the unmet need, and it had to be IoT enabled, available through multiple touch points in a person’s life and driving engagement through data-driven intelligence and most importantly, building aspirational goals for wellbeing. The HOD.life health station has come to life from a napkin sketch in 2014 to live corporate deployments today.

Contrary to the conventional start-ups, we had gotten a very active, enthusiastic and passionate group of advisors on board on Day 1 of the project. They helped us meet our challenges and solve them very quickly. Our idea was very clear and the skill was present. For us, it was only the question of how fast we can build the prototype and get it into the market. The fact was that we have been in the industry and have had experience in the field to show the unmet need, so we didn’t really have to go about shopping for investors and selling the idea to too many people. It’s an entrepreneur’s nightmare to have to go to like a 100 people and change the idea according to the whims of the investors, which may not even be required, because the product is already viable. Our advisors and investors recognised this early and we were put straight to work.

TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE HOD. LIFE KIOSK. HOW DOES ONE USE IT? HOD.life (envisioned 'health on demand') is a 360 degree technology solution for health and wellbeing management. A 20 minute session at HOD.life's connected health station, attented by a trained HOD pilot, provides a comprehensive preventive health check which includes body analytics like weight, BMI and body fat, vitals like temperature and pulse, oxygen saturation, lung function, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, ECG and more. Based on each individual’s report, personalized recommendations for health and wellness products are provided, and experts are available on call for coaching and consultations. A personal health score called the MEW (Motivation, Engagement, Wellbeing) score keeps ticking up as users return to the station to set their goals, track their health and connect with experts. Early users are thrilled about how HOD.life's 'Health on Demand' offering could change the way they managed their fitness, health and well-being. Clocking 2.3 users per hour per health station deployment, loaded with thousands of health data points, we are now on our way to reengage users for targeted interventions for weight/fitness, mental health and managed care for chronic diseases. With an overwhelming response to the launch of our 'Make in India' product, we at HOD.life are

HOW DO YOU SEE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE IN THE FUTURE? HOD.life in every home! MEW Score for every person, company, institution, country and region.

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ROBOT REVOLUTION Rejoice, people. Robots are finally here, and they are definitely here to stay. We delve into the field of robotic engineering to tell you more about the jobs that come from the influx of the mechanical marvels

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ot only is robotic engineering an exciting and challenging field of study, it also has enormous practical benefits for humanity.

However, for some reason most people tend to associate these perceived benefits with a distant future. But it doesn’t make sense to do so, as robotics is already very integrated in our current day to day lives.

If you’ve seen Disney’s Wall-E, you must remember the revolutionary driverless cars that have been showcased in the movie. Even Will Smith’s I Robot showed cars which could be operated by robots, giving the drivers time to catch up with other tasks while travelling. As these movies are futuristically based, it’s easy to presume driverless cars are a thing of the future. But that’s not true. Google already has a fleet of driverless cars roaming the globe taking satellite images. Drones are also expected to be used in a delivery capacity in the near future. This is also expected to only grow over time, as with the recent technological advancements, it has become increasingly clearer that robotics are here to be inducted into our lives far more than they currently are.

WHAT IS ROBOTICS ENGINEERING? Robotics engineering is fundamentally is a combination of computer science, electronics, programming, signal processing and systems engineering. Obviously, a career in robotics does not mean you’re going to be building the next R2D2; so all you Luke Skywalker wannabes need to calm down a bit with your day dreams. Robotics

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is mainly used for the mechanisation of repetitive tasks.

This widely compromises of manufacturing tasks which can be taken care of by a machine. To give you an example, in the olden days, a company producing dolls would have an employee to fit the different parts of a doll’s physique together and create a complete product.

Now we have a mechanical robot taking care of the task.

What’s more, neither does the robot get tired, nor will he ever fit a doll’s head into an arm socket because he got disoriented.

There are various advantages to the inclusion of robotics in our lives, like: n Reducing human error n Greater efficiency n Superior level of precision n Lack of need for downtime n An advanced level of safety n Greater level of consistency

HOW TO GET INTO ROBOTIC ENGINEERING? To work in the field of robotics, a degree in a relevant field of study is a must. As it can get very tough to find specified Robotics Engineering programs, especially at a Bachelor’s degree level, most students choose to study a related field, such as Mechatronics, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF ROBOTIC ENGINEERING? Robotics has already been integrated into our working lives, but we expect some far more dramatic changes to happen as their engagement with us changes.

Today, robots don’t resemble the ones we tend to see in our futuristic sci-fi movies one bit, but this is likely to change. The current machine-like robots that are designed only to perform specific tasks like a robotic arm on a conveyor belt are not the final form of robots.

As robots begin to work side by side to humans, we can easily expect more relatable and lifelike looking robots.

Sure, the technology is still far from perfect but the advancements made in just the past 5 years are quite dramatic. This leads us to the conclusion that the world of robotics is a fast-growing one. It is only expected to expand further as technology advances and the need for automation grows.

FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A ROBOTIC ENGINEER, WHAT ARE THE MOST EXCITING ASPECTS OF THE TATA BRABO?

We talk to Amit Bhingurde, COO of Tal Manufacturing Solutions Pvt Ltd, about their latest technological revolution, the TATA BRABO robot HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THE TATA BRABO ROBOT? TATA Motors / TATA group has already been using Robots for many years now. The first time we used Robots in a big way was when we set up the Indica Body Manufacturing line. At that time, it was even envisaged that we should manufacture Robots within TAL with collaboration with a foreign manufacturer. But the idea was dropped since the market for Big payload Robots was not so high to really justify the venture.

Subsequently, during our interactions with various Customers cause of Projects being executed by TAL, we observed a lacuna of Robots being available in India at a competitive price. Foreign manufacturers of Robots charge a high value since all Robots are being manufactured outside India. On top of the acquisition cost is the cost of spare parts & service which is again very high. We noticed this fact during our working with various Customers. We also observed that the major reason that SME/MSME segment was not venturing into Robots is the fear of technology & other issues listed like acquisition cost, spare part cost & service cost. So the idea of a Robot which would be easy to use, cheap to acquire, local available spare parts & easy to service was born. The name ‘BRABO’ comes from Bravo which is kudos for generating such an idea.

I think the controller technology is the most exciting technology incorporated in the TAL BRABO Robot.

Controller technology is considered as the heart of any Robotic system hence a local / indigenous controller technology which can be further broadened is going to be a very interesting aspect for a Robot engineer who wishes to learn & develop his knowledge further & also use it for technology development

WHAT HAS BEEN THE RESPONSE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED FOR THE ROBOT? To date we have received a very positive feedback from the Indian SME/MSME Industry. Surprisingly though we had a clear focus of concentrating on the SME/MSME segment, we have been receiving inquiries from even the OEM segment. Our recent participation in the “Make in India” event in Mumbai has given increased the response exponentially & we are now stretched to address the inquiries received in the last few weeks.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE TO THE YOUTH WHO ARE CONSIDERING ROBOTIC ENGINEERING AS A CAREER? Robot engineering is the sunrise sector given the fact that automation is going to take off in a big way in India.

Even in the current situation when we are hardly selling 2500 Robots / year, we have a severe shortfall of Robot engineers & programmers in India. Imagine a situation when we have an explosive growth & reach at a level where we sell Robots like the Chinese market (@ 55000 Robots / Year). Hence I would advise youth to consider this as a serious career option.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES YOU FACED? The first major challenge we faced was the actual technology being available in India. We have Robot technologies available in bits & pieces in several aspects of Robot Design & manufacturing but generating the composite whole was a challenge. We managed to do this by building a team from scratch & giving them the opportunity to explore various options to develop the technologies in-house with minimal support from outside. The other challenge we faced was developing suppliers for Robot components & assemblies since till now suppliers in the Indian Industry have never ever manufactured Robots parts locally. Suppliers also had to be geared up to manufacture parts & assemblies which will have a higher reliability since the basic expectation from Robots is that they have to work all shifts (24x7).

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MEDIA AND THE

LAW

The ever evolving cyber world brings with it crimes and danger that need the enforcement of law. We take a look at the branch of law dealing with the social media scenario and how it’s in high demand today

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s the world has digitized and grown increasingly inter-connected, hacking and other computer crimes have proliferated to a staggering extent. In response, governments and local prosecutors are moving more and more aggressively to punish those they accuse of computer crimes. This means that if you’ve been accused of such a crime, you could be facing significant fines and even a lengthy jail term. Section 66 (A), which prohibits the sending of information of a grossly offensive or menacing nature through computers and communication devices, has been used by several states to arrest people over posts on social media that officials claimed were seditious, communally sensitive or abusive. Most of these arrests were for posting controversial remarks or photos, while some were for sharing, commenting on or liking such posts. In one case in Jammu and Kashmir, a person was arrested merely for being tagged to a post on social media.

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“Unlike many areas of practice, media law is a very broad church and covers broadcasting, publishing, music, film, television, digital media, advertising and marketing.

Solicitors work on many matters at any one time and will get involved in contentious work, such as litigation around copyright disputes, libel or defamation issues. A hefty copyright dispute may last a few years from start to finish, meaning cases rarely reach trial unless they are business critical. Litigation teams usually include three to five lawyers: a partner; senior associate; associate; and trainee or paralegal. Lawyers juggle contentious work with non-contentious matters: such as drafting and advising on contracts, talent agreements and advertising agency agreements; and providing ‘clearance’ advice for a client who wants to know if they can use, say, a particular image or a music track”, says Paul Jordan, partner and head of the advertising and marketing department within the media practice at Bristows.

Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats facing our country, and has enormous implications for our national security, economic prosperity, and public safety.

THE DUTIES OF A SOCIAL MEDIA LAWYER n Overview of social and digital media and key terminology n Identifying key areas of risk with social and digital media n Operational risks n IP and online infringement n Privacy and confidentiality n Monitoring, moderating and take down policies n Online brand protection

We talk to Arjun Jayakumar, who is a part of Software Freedom Law Centre and whose areas of professional interest include technology law, intellectual property law, human rights law and constitutional law on what it means to specialize in social media law in today’s time WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TYPICAL SOCIAL MEDIA CASES THAT YOU DEAL WITH? A large portion of the cases I deal with presently involve content removal requests made before social media platforms. There are several reasons why one might wish to remove content from platforms like blogs and review websites – allegations of defamation and Intellectual Property infringement being prime examples. These stated reasons may be legitimate in some cases, while in others, not so much. I also handle cases where law enforcement agencies request social media websites to hand over personal information belonging to its users as part of ongoing investigations. This is an extremely sensitive activity bearing great significance to the ideals of privacy and security, which means such requests must be handled strictly in accordance with the established procedure of law. Aside from the above, SFLC.in - the organization I work with – engages extensively in the development of law and policy surrounding the use of technology both domestically and globally. We produce periodic research reports and articles on relevant issues of import, organize and participate in policy discussions, and work with the nation’s lawmakers to ensure that our technology regulatory regime is just, fair, and reasonable.

WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF MAJORING IN SOCIAL MEDIA LAW IN TODAY’S TIME? “Social media law” as a standalone topic isn’t a terribly popular field of study as of yet, and I doubt it ever will be. I say this because social media is only one small component of the larger technological revolution, and focusing legal education on one without the other might be untenable. However, the significance of social media within broader, more traditional domains such as Information Technology law has been on a steady rise. This surge in interest closely mirrors the explosive growth of social media itself in recent years, and the opportunities available to a specialized IT lawyer in today’s world are nothing short of tremendous.

Most Indian law schools already offer courses on IT law as part of their curricula, sometimes as mandatory

courses and at other times as optional electives. Post law school, the number of practicing lawyers who either deal exclusively with IT law or dabble in it as part of a larger general practice is also on the rise. Several major law firms have constituted dedicated policy teams that work around telecom and IT law, and the ever-increasing number of technology startups and corporations all require expert legal advice.

IS IT ADVISABLE FOR LAWYERS TO TAKE UP SOCIAL MEDIA AS PART OF THEIR WORK? Certainly. The world as we know it is undergoing a process of rapid digitization, and connectivity is slowly becoming the norm. Many of us are already at a stage where life without the Internet is all but unimaginable.

As more and more aspects of every-day life make the transition online, the need for an equitable technology regulatory regime has never been stronger. The legal community has a big role to play insofar as such regulation is concerned. With the increasing use of technology and social media comes an increasing number of previously unseen challenges and conflicts that call for the application of specialized legal acumen. Moreover, the blurring of boundaries between human interactions in the online and offline worlds will involve recalibrating existing civil and criminal laws to better suit this new and advanced medium.Suffice it to say that technology and social media are certain to storm our courts of law in a big way, as they already have in some respects, and the legal community would do well to be adequately prepared.

WHAT DOES ONE ASPIRING TO JOIN THIS FIELD NEED TO CONSIDER? The most important thing for any aspirant I would say is to be mindful of the fact that a successful career in IT/ social media law would also require a certain amount of familiarity with the underlying technologies themselves.

This is something that too many people forget to mention too often. It would be impossible for instance to provide effective advice to a social media website on whether its encryption protocols are compliant with mandatory legal standards, if one doesn’t understand how encryption actually works. A working knowledge of the relevant principles would go a long way in simplifying your work.Aspirants should also consider clubbing their specialization with additional areas of specialization such as Intellectual Property law or telecommunications law, which frequently become relevant when dealing with technology regulation. As is the case with most other domains of legal practice, IT/social media law seldom functions in isolation and is more often than not intertwined with other disciplines. Specialization across all relevant fields would add considerable value to you as a lawyer and make your work that much more rewarding.

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THE RISE OF THE

VIRTUAL TEACHER The skills that an online teacher brings, is becoming increasingly popular in the 21st century. We explore this out of the room education system and what it comprises of

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an you imagine a childhood where we didn’t need to get dressed and go to school every morning and our teacher would just magically pop up on our screens? Home schooling aside, this is the future of the education industry with many teachers now moving to the virtual platform in order to impart knowledge.

WHEN DID IT BEGIN? Most schools today use internet resources such as online lessons, teacher support and online test or homework systems; however a complete virtual platform came to be much later. The mid 1990’s saw the advent of a fully virtual school. The earlier online schools began in low density populated areas with the aid to make schooling more conventional and a little less expensive.

Virtual schools now exist all over the world. Some of these have been integrated into public schools where students can access computers and do their work online.

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to a number of online education portals opening up.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Most people, teachers included, have a difficult time imagining how a teacher interacts with his or her students in cyber space. However, planning and teaching an online session feels as natural as being in any physical classroom. Any good lesson includes the following essential elements: focus, activation, mini-lesson, guided learning, extension, and assessment. Additionally, you can wait to answer a few queries and doubts that the students may bring to you.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN TASKS OF A VIRTUAL TEACHER? n To plan, design and incorporate strategies to encourage active learning, interaction, participation and collaboration in the online environment. n To provide online leadership in a manner that promotes student success through regular feedback, prompt response and clear expectations. n To develop and deliver assessments, projects and assignments that meet standards-based learning goals and evaluate learning progress by measuring student achievement of learning goals. n To demonstrate frequent and effective strategies that enable students to complete self- and pre-assessments.

COURSES YOU CAN TAKE UP n UC Irvine Extension offers an on-demand Virtual Teacher Specialization through Coursera n The College of Education and Human Development offers The Virtual Instructor Certificate Program (VICP) which is a six-week course delivered completely online. n The Teacher Foundation provides an internationally accredited online alternative teacher preparation and professional development programme.

Roshni Mukherjee who quit her job as a Quality Analyst at Hewlett Packard to work on her venture ExamFear Education, tells us what’s it like to provide online education to students free of cost Examfear.com is a one-stop online platform that provides a complete educational package to students of Class 6 to 12. It covers the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. All contents on ExamFear.com are available to students free of cost. More than 4500 video lessons have been created on this portal so far.

WHAT DROVE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR JOB IN AN IT COMPANY AND BECOME A TEACHER? HOW DID THE IDEA TO DEVELOP EXAMFEAR COME UP? I joined the IT industry after college. My passion for teaching was the key factor behind the start of ExamFear. com. I wanted to teach and reach the masses. Being in the IT industry, I felt that I can make use of the Internet to teach and reach millions of students throughout the world. I started creating ExamFear videos in July 2011.

When I had uploaded the first video, I was curious to see the response from viewers. And, the response was awesome! During that time, I came across my house help who often complained that her kids who were studying in a small school in their native town were deprived of quality education and therefore could not clear their exams. This incident touched me and made me think that money is a barrier to a lot of people who cannot afford expensive schools or colleges. I could sense that a lot of organizations which provided quality education was not affordable to many; on the other hand there were affordable organizations which unfortunately could not provide quality education. Therefore, I decided to provide quality education free of cost through my website www. examfear.com. With time, I realized that the number of students using ExamFear.com was increasing. I received numerous emails which showed how people from small towns and villages and poor families are being benefitted with ExamFear. I felt immense pleasure and satisfaction seeing the impact of ExamFear. I finally resigned my job in 2014, and started providing free education through ExamFear.com full time. It took a lot of courage to quit a well settled job, but my determination and my husband’s support moved me on.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHALLENGES YOU FACE BEING A NON-TRADITIONAL TEACHER?

Being an online teacher, I do not get the students response immediately; however the advantage is that I reach millions of students at a time. Time management has been the biggest challenge I have faced so far.

Since I had been working for Wipro/ HP when I started ExamFear, it was a tough task to create time for making these videos. I struggled through the initial years spending all my weekends creating ExamFear videos, and a couple of hours at night on the weekdays. However, now that I have resigned my job at HP, I am dedicated to ExamFear, creating videos and trying to make it bigger and better.

WHAT ARE THE TEACHING METHODS ADOPTED ON THE WEBSITE? The approach I followed in the educational videos is very simple. I always try to explain a concept in simple language taking examples from our day-to-day life. I also make use of pictures and animations as required.

I try to give a quick recap of complex concepts so that students can get it clear. Each lesson is followed by some questions/ problems with solutions so that it helps the students to better understand the application of the concepts learnt.

The website has a simple 4-step learning process which provides a complete educational package to students: n Watch educational video lessons n Ask your questions n Refer last minute revision notes n Take a Test to evaluate yourself

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS OF EXPANDED YOUR WEBSITE AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN THE FUTURE? The list is huge when it comes to expansion of ExamFear. More videos on different subjects like History, Geography, Economics etc. is the plan now. Videos on English would also be introduced soon. I also plan to get these videos translated in regional languages so that it can bring a huge impact in the lives of thousands of students in the remote areas who are more proficient & comfortable with the regional languages.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT TEACHING ON THE WEB? Teaching has always been my passion. Teaching on the web is like teaching millions of students throughout the world. There are more than 1.1 lakh subscribers on my YouTube channel. ExamFear.com has benefitted millions of students across the globe. I receive numerous emails which show how people from small towns and villages and poor families are being benefitted with ExamFear.

The appreciations from my students and viewers on my YouTube channel keep me motivated to create more and more videos.

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In recent decades, the amount of Genetic knowledge and its rate of growth have exploded.

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part from counseling of the mind, body and spirit; there now happens to have evolved a branch which deals with counseling of the genes. The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) officially defines genetic counseling as the understanding and adaptation to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. Genetic counseling is the process by which the patients or relatives at risk of an inherited disorder are advised of the consequences and nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning.

MAJOR CHALLENGES FACED Gayatri Iyer from the Board of Genetic Counseling, India says that, “One of the most major setbacks faced

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by Genetic counselors is their code of conduct of non-directiveness. The practice requires them to be diplomatic in approach and enable their clients to make an informed decision without introducing any bias. This is contrary and challenging to the trained minds which believe "the doctor knows the best!” The newfound responsibility makes the clientele see the situation in a different light altogether. Though this decision making process can be achieved with minimal discomfort for lifestyle related disorders, it becomes tricky in scenarios dealing with family planning and reproductive decisions."

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASPIRING GENETIC COUNSELOR “The academic requirements are Post graduation in any of the life science branches with credits in Genetics, followed by a Genetic counseling training programme.

Apart from the certifications, the essential requirements for the profession are presence of mind, patience, strong interpersonal social skills, flexibility, non judgmental attitude and understanding of the fact that each individual is wired differently, so is their perception of the condition you are dealing with”, says Gayatri.

INSTITUTES OFFERING A COURSE n Board of Genetic Counseling, India n Indian Medical Association n The University of Michigan n Case Western Reserve University

Payal Manek is a Genetic Counsellor with immense professional experience and is currently working with Strand Life Sciences.

She has independently counselled more than 2000 patients with hereditary diseases and has been instrumental in saving several lives and helping families Ms. Manek has worked as a Cancer Genetics Counselor at Tata Memorial Hospital- ACTREC where she led the establishment and implementation of guidelines for genetic screening, syndrome identification, genetic testing and management for high risk cases.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE GENETIC COUNSELLING AS A CAREER AND WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT IT? Since childhood I was passionate to get in to the medical field and be a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Based on my scores, I got admission into a Bachelors program in Biotechnology where I got introduced to genetics as a subject. It was surely one of the most interesting subjects. In one of our Applied Genetics workshop, I heard about a Master's course specializing in Genetic Counselling. This seemed to fulfil my dream of talking to other people, understanding them and helping and guiding them. Plus being a part of the medical fraternity was an added attraction. Undoubtedly I like hearing the stories of the patients, their struggle and deep rooted family emotions. I have deep empathy and compassion and that is the main aspect of my profession that keeps me motivated and excited.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR DUTIES OF A GENETIC COUNSELOR? n Understand and interpret a patient's medical and family history n Identify a syndrome, disease or condition in the family n Educate about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research n Offer detailed counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition n Avail appropriate genetic tests n Liaison between the patient, physician and the lab

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB? Hearing the pain and struggles of the patients and their families on a daily basis and empathizing with them

takes a toll on one's own energy and moods. Many of us often burn out or get too deeply involved in the issues and concerns of the patient's and their family. Hence it is a routine process for counsellors to de-stress by sharing and communicating with our peers. We also try to maintain a healthy distance from patient's emotions. Also with some patients, it is a challenge to put information through to them because of language, perception or psychological barriers. Some patients can be very hard, aggressive or rude. Managing the vast variety of people is quite a challenge.

WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU HAD DONE OR KNOWN DURING COLLEGE THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN BENEFICIAL TO YOUR CAREER TODAY? I am glad I attended as many workshops, training and conferences as possible. It is truly because of those interactions that I am where I am today. There are no regrets but learning is a never ending process. I continue to learn from all the doctors, colleagues and other hospital staff that I meet on a daily basis. Getting the right exposure and environment is very important. And I have been very lucky on that front.

CAN YOU DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK? I work at the Cancer Genetics Clinic in various hospitals across New Delhi. My schedule for various clinics is fixed and mostly there are appointments scheduled in advanced. During a typical counselling session, I begin with rapport building, introduction and understanding the background of the patient and their family. Then I take down details about the family and draw a detailed pedigree, identify a syndrome and estimate the risk.

Then I suggest the appropriate genetic test, Pros and Cons and possible outcomes of testing are discussed.

Patients take an independent informed decision if they would like to get themselves tested or not. If they wish blood/saliva samples with appropriate consent is taken for genetic testing. A summary letter of the discussion is emailed by end of the day. Post that, I meet the clinician to discuss either their cases or spread awareness and information of such tests. I am involved in many other tasks like developing new test panels and single point customer service to the referring clinicians. We also have regular projects like preparing for upcoming workshops or seminars and mentoring of junior colleagues among others.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THIS FIELD? It's a good career option, especially for women because empathy comes naturally to them. One should take up this profession not just because it is a career option but do so only if you have an inherent skill, patience and the empathy to deal with patients and their families.

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Living the

Bajaate Raho Life

From being an RJ to an influencer, RJ Malishka talks about the things that matter to her and gives us her take on the happenings in the city MY CRAZIEST CALLER EVER We once received a call from this guy up in the North. He said he was from U.P. He then went on to tell us that he was lying in a hospital bed after a hernia operation was performed on him and we were all so weirded out by that. He said he really wanted to talk to me and know how I was doing. It was sweet considering it was a long distance call but thinking of the scenario just grossed me out completely.

That’s one caller I will never forget.

ON MUMBAIKARS I think Mumbaikars really go through a lot. There is seriously so much more than we can do with our lives. We are the highest tax payers but we barely live our lives to the fullest.

Quite frankly, we don’t have much of a choice. We are quite a busy lot. There’s so much to do and such little time, we’re practically living a 48 hour day in 24 hours.

We are easily moved by what’s happening around us and are willing to work for change but we need to be pushed. On the contrary, we are more easy going and free, hardworking and driven than most people out there. We are chillers with a classic chalta hai attitude.

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THE SELFIE CRAZE I think the whole craze is really stupid. Taking pictures for memory sake is great but not at the risk of putting your life in danger. Especially when it comes to celebrities, people are ruthless and throw themselves on a star just to get a selfie, without much consideration of what they feel.

It’s an indulgent habit as long as you're being smart about it. At the end of the day we need to realize that a phone full of selfies won’t take you anywhere, your brains will.

The RJ scene today RJing is a super kickass career but when you’re a part of it, you need to remember to give back as much as you get. Jockeys need to constantly aspire to keep the radio cool. We need to bear in mind that change is the need of the audience and to keep them hooked on you have to be youthful and relevant and think like the new generation. We are influencers MY INSPIRATION capable of bringing change and so we must My true inspiration is push to make people aware and educate the energy that plays off them. We push, we learn and we my audience. That energy teach. So, it’s not purely for radiates through me. I love entertainment purposes. my work and I thoroughly

enjoy it day after day. I love inspiring people and doing work that will matter. I have gained a lot of love from my listeners and in turn it makes me deliver huge doses of entertainment in return. At the end of the day, it’s not just about the job, it’s really about listening and feeling. A big chunk of inspiration comes from my mother. I continuously strive to be the best in her eyes.

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FINDING THE BEST-VALUE

UNIVERSITIES Rucha Solgama looks at the top universities that offer programs at the best possible value

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oday, where jobs are not available with satisfactory income and where a person’s education level does not match up complimenting with their pay check, finding the best value university is a good call for present-students.

There are certain students who earn high ranks in their class yet do not pursue for better education out of India due to financial disability. Even if they could go for risk and take that leap, they are still rookie about that thought on whether the money invested would give them the good returns in salary or not. And then, there are some who fail to have acute planning skills, which unfortunately places them in a non-lucrative situation. All of which regretfully creates setting back of their goals and dreams. Therefore, for students to get the best value out of their education and money invested, they must plan in a way that they receive double or higher salary within a rapid amount of time after their course terminates.With a colossal stressful list of US dollar hiking up, inflation never leaving, cost of living etc, it demurs the 46 YOUTHINCMAG.COM APRIL 2016

confidence of an Indian student and his family into keep rethinking whether studying abroad is still creditable.

What’s exactly a best value university, you ask? It is reasonable tuition fees plus high quality of teaching/ knowledge plus return on investment (salary). The tuition fees must be reasonable, the standard of education must be in its excellence and nonetheless, after the completion of the course it should profit the student. Additionally, taking a loan has also become a spine-chilling factor for the Indian students and are recommended to avoid it. Interested students should dig up for scholarship programs or universities which provide Financial Aid program to the International students. Take a note that not all universities provide Financial Aid program for International students.

The list that adds up in cost of living like food and transportation, residence, entertainment and other miscellaneous does create an extra load of liability baggage for such prospective students.

HOW CAN A STUDENT INVESTIGATE INTO FINDING A BEST-VALUE UNIVERSITY?

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Well, a student can initially start by jotting down the universities which have the potentiality of giving them the salary level as they expect. Keep that ‘Return on Investment’ motto running in mind while you list them.

It’s about the wages, so refer to the reports and data on salary of alumni from every university. Figure out which pays higher than the other and pick accordingly. Some provide the reports in their website, others don’t.

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If you’re interested in US universities, check out Bloomberg Businessweek’s university league table, with the best ROI.

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If you’re looking at UK universities, the Parthenon Group had published the top 30 ranking in best value universities in 2011, based on ex-graduates average salaries.

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Keeping the currency of the country in mind is necessary too. Less value of the note, more value in saving.

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Make sure that as a student you get adequate teaching/class time. More lecture time and less fee should be the scale.

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Campus facilities play an assertive role in advancing you, like: theatres, libraries, sports, student dorms etc.

Although, keep an eye that it improves you in many ways rather than creating distractions on the way. Your focus at first is on high-quality tuition.

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Proper accommodation, easy availability of food and transportation, other miscellaneous should also be reviewed.

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The faster your course gets complete, the more significant amount of money you save. While US undergraduate degree course takes 4 years, UK and Australia takes 3 years.

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In the end, it’s about an individual’spreferences and priorities. It will be the combination of all these factors that will reap your ‘ROI’ accordingly.

THE TOP 8 RANKING UNIVERSITIES THAT GIVE BEST-VALUE UNIVERSITIES

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Tuition fee/Room &Board: 59, 240 US dollars

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Harvard University

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Tuition fee/Room &Board: 59, 607 US dollars

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University of Cambridge

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Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 31, 108 US dollars (OffCampus Housing)

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Stanford University

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Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 60, 25W1 US dollars

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California Institute of Technology

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Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 57, 603 US dollars

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Princeton University

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Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 56, 490 US dollars

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Yale University

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Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 63, 250 US dollars

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University of Pennsylvania

18/100

Tuition fee/ Room & Board: 62, 352 US dollars

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JAYANTI GHOSE

P G DESIGN I am in final year BA (Hons) Interior Design.

I want to pursue further studies in design but different areas like visual merchandising, etc., rather than interior design. Please suggest alternatives.

Rhea Panicker

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Post graduate options for you include, MDes Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Animation at IDC, IIT Bombay; MDes in Design Space at NIFT; a wide range of postgraduate choices at Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bangalore, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (campuses at Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Bangalore), Pearl Academy, and School of Fashion & Design at G D Goenka University, Gurgaon. This is an indicative listing. Track the admission notifications for 2017-18 in the prominent dailies from August 2016 onwards for the widest range of institutions/ courses.

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STUDY ABROAD

A bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, food service systems management or a related area would be the starting point. Graduate degrees are also available.

Academic and supervised practice would be part of the training. Licensure, certification or registration requirements vary by State.

Visit the website of the American Dietetic Association to find out about academic programmes and other information about dietetics.

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A museum or gallery curator manages collections of artefacts or works of art. This includes dealing with the acquisition, care and display of items with the aim of informing and educating the public. It can be a varied job and can often include other activities, such as public relations, marketing, fundraising and education programmes.

Post-graduation in History, Museum Studies, Heritage Management, Archaeology & Heritage Management/ Museology & Heritage Management would be useful. A college degree in history would be very useful for admission to such courses, but not always compulsory. Work opportunities are usually government and local authorities, but there are is scope for jobs with specialists and independent museums, and freelancing.

DIETETICS & NUTRITION What is the training pathway to careers in dietetics and nutrition in the USA? Farzana

CONVERSION COURSE I’d like to know about conversion courses offered in the UK. What is the purpose and how does it work?

Amol Pande Those who wish to change careers or continue further studies in a different subject area from their undergraduate degree would take a conversion course in the UK. Conversion courses are available in a range of subjects, including accountancy, business, engineering, human resources (HR), marketing, property and social work. Deciding which one to pick will depend on the type of course you wish to do at postgraduate level and the industry in which you wish to work. For example, students who have not studied a degree accredited by the British Psychology Society (BSP) would take up the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (GDP) for access to a professional psychology course. Students from all disciplines may take up Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if they wish to become a teacher.

Examples are indicative.

ANSWER ANSWER

MUSEUM What is the role of a museum or gallery curator?

What courses would be relevant for this kind of work?

Ramaiya

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Jayanti Ghose is a career and education consultant. She holds an honours degree in economics and a degree in education. Her research in career counselling spans more than 25 years. She is actively involved in personal and group counselling and introduced counselling in print media. Send in your queries to mail@youthincmag.com

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____ teaching programs offer a broad range of courses that would otherwise not be feasible because of budget constraints or inability to find qualified teachers. (a. online based b. technologically simulated c. strategically designed)

3. superlative (suh-pur-luh-tiv)-

BACK TO THE FUTURE As the global business scenario is always changing, it is important to structure your career so that your job will be in demand and secure in the future.

The ever growing popularity of social media has given rise to bloggers and social media copywriters, who, with their ____ written skills, are instrumental in creating an online presence. (a. recognised b. similar c. exceptional)

4. arbitration (ahr-bi-trey-shuh n)-

One of the fastest growing legal fields, international law covers many fields like armed conflict, laws pertaining to the environment, laws regarding trade, and the laws of international _____. (a. competition b. mediation c. transactions )

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One of the most ____ careers in the financial services industry is that of the financial analyst which is often considered a gateway that leads to other opportunities. (a. desired b. loathed c. successful)

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1. B, 2. A, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A

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Entertainment Feature

The Science of

SUPERNATURAL

Unanswered questions, years of worry and anxiousness have now surrendered to both traditional and new age methods of psychic healing. Pearl Mathias takes a look at some of the spiritual sciences that have gained popularity and mass belief over time

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n a day and age where science and technology are breaking barriers and there are answers to questions that were left unanswered for a long time, what makes us believe in something higher and beyond ourselves? Is it the helplessness of certain situations or just the mere need to know for sure what the future holds for us that causes us to approach a spiritual reader? No matter how much we may laugh it off, we still find ourselves reading the daily horoscope while flipping through the newspaper in the morning.

Do we need assurance that everything is going to be fine eventually and the reason why things are happening the way they are right now? I think it’s just human nature to want to know for certain the what, why and how of things. Although we know that what has to happen, will and there’s not much that can be done about it than modify the way we are receptive to the news; yet we possess this undying curiosity to know more right here and right now. We want to know what happened in our past lives and how it’s affecting our present and changing the future. So we dig deep. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a secret to no one. Brian Weiss is the master of past life regression worldwide and he’ll give you answers you never imagined. There are spiritual readers and guides who are more than willing to connect with the world beyond. It’s the faith that we humans have in them which propels them to carry on their work. I won’t be quick to dismiss their mind powers that make it possible to read into the distant past and predict the near future. Most of these spirit sciences have been passed down through generations.

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weren’t necessarily meant to predict anything in earlier times. It was done merely because of prior knowledge and understanding of forces higher than oneself. Today, we have come to believe that knowing beyond the obvious will help us heal, grow and change our lives. It takes you a step further in being more aware of yourself, your thoughts and actions. Between the 4th and 6th century, a man named Gautama Buddha turned heads by living an extraordinary life through mere curiosity about daily happenings. He gained enlightenment and his wisdom is spread across the masses today. His life depicted a beautiful sentiment which was set in the following words, “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

However, to realize that we need to change is priority and today we have people to help us achieve this. We are in search of something higher than ourselves that have a strong influence on our lives. We seek the help of spiritual guides by attending seminars, watching teachings of their videos, chanting mantras or getting our kundalis read. Among other sciences that came up through the ages, we have coffee and tea leaf reading, tarot cards, aura and shadow readers, past life regression therapists as well as pranic healers that have gained momentum over the years. Vastu or feng shui helps bring about harmony with the environment and surroundings which in turn brings in prosperity and luck. At the end of the day, some are staunch religious followers while others believe in natural forces and some others believe in holding their luck in their own hands. Belief is what keeps the world moving, and in this case, certain businesses.

COFFEE AND TEA LEAF READING Did you know that there was more to a cuppa than being rejuvenated with every sip you take? Tea leaf reading or Teomancy and Coffee Ground reading or Cafeomancy is an art that’s been around for centuries.

More than merely reading the leaves, you are required to delve into your psyche. However, one doesn’t necessarily need to be psychic to master this art. It is possible to read the leaves and grounds by learning the symbols and committing them to memory as well as mastering concentration. Many things can be seen at the bottom of the cup; objects, animals, people, babies among others.

The more defined the symbol, the stronger the impact it has on the person’s life. The closer the symbol is to the top of the cup, the sooner it is likely to take place.

Symbols also reveal positive or negative connotations.

These are more to make you aware of your behavior and the changes you could possibly make. The reader and the seeker sit close together, the seeker is asked to turn the teapot once to the right and twice to the left and then pour the tea into the cup. The reader will first look at the symbols floating on the top of the full cup. If a leaf is floating, it depicts a visitor; a sturdy leaf depicts a man and a woman visitor is denoted by a softer leaf.

On drinking the tea, the seeker leaves a small amount at the bottom of the cup and is asked to hold the cup and focus on their desires for the future. Depending on the ability of the reader, some see weeks or months, while others see years ahead.

SHADOW READING Shadow reading can be conducted every day with the inevitable presence of bright sunlight. They begin by measuring the person’s shadow in three postures after which the time, date and place of birth is noted. After this, calculations are done to know and understand the history of the person, problems faced and remedies for the same. Anil Babubhai Acharya, well known shadow reader tells us that this science has been carried down in his family for generations. Even though we may not have heard of it that much, shadow reading dates back to the Aryan period when they worshipped the sun.

Shadows were highly significant to them then as all their calculations, including time, were based on reading it. The Acharya family has studied and mastered this tradition, which not only predicts the present, but also tells one’s past and peeps into what the future holds.

This science can be used to recommend the best time for business activities and to guide couples on the best time for them to try to conceive a baby, love, health and spiritual progress. He also stated that through shadow reading, he can tell if we’re applying ourselves to the right career based on our karmic journey. Although this is a slightly dying art, this unique method of predicting every detail of a person’s life - health, relationships, career, kids, friends, partner, spiritual quest, karmas, dissolving of bad karmas and energy balancing, along with the opening of body charkas, balancing of it and removing of blockages with an approximate prediction of the time period during which the events will take place is extremely accurate. What’s interesting is that it takes approximately two decades to master this art and hence it is taught in the family since childhood.

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AURA READING The aura is your energy identity. It is a swirling mass of colors which represents you on the mental, physical and emotional level. Your thoughts and feelings give color to your aura, making it possible for a psychic to know what you are experiencing. It is widely accepted that there are 7 levels of the aura; however some psychics are able to perceive subtler levels. Healthy auras are brighter and bigger, radiating a positivity and warmth that is tangible to everyone. Aura’s have been represented in various religions since time immemorial.

In many Hindu paintings of gods and goddesses, the aura is marked on their back head. The Buddhist flag represents the colors seen around the enlightened Buddha. In Jainism, the concept of Lesya relates colors to mental and emotional dispositions. Hindu and Buddhist sources often link these colors to Kundalini energy and the chakras. The symbolism of light found in the Bible is at times associated with the idea of the aura or "body of light" and similar interpretations are found in Islamic traditions as well. As the aura is made up of pure energy, it is easy to influence.

Any disturbances can be smoothened out. In recent times, Aura therapy is becoming a popular method of rejuvenating the energy. White light cleansing is one of the most widely used techniques which provide quick but short term relief. While white light or even golden light cleansing is a perfectly good energy healing tool, dealing with the root cause of the issue requires deeper energy work, namely through chakra healing, guided visualizations and specific meditation techniques. Other popular methods include crystal healing, salt baths, burning camphor, frankincense and white sage. In today’s technology savvy world it is possible for the layman to see his aura and understand its many nuances. The Aura scan and Aura photo are devices that can be used to read the same.

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PRANIC HEALING Pranic Healing is a highly evolved and tested system of energy medicine developed by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. It utilizes prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. Prana is a Sanskrit word that means life-force. This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. In acupuncture, the Chinese refer to this subtle energy as Chi. In Hebrew, it is also called Ruach or the Breath of Life. Pranic healing comprises of a simple yet powerful and effective system of no-touch energy healing.

It is based on the fundamental principles that the body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses the ability to heal itself and that the healing process is accelerated by increasing this life force that is readily available from the sun, air and ground to address our physical and emotional imbalances. This form of healing requires no drugs, gadgets, not even physical contact with the subject. The reason Pranic Healing works on the energy body is that physical ailments first appear as energetic disruptions in the aura before manifesting as problems in the physical body. The pervasive energy that borders, interpenetrates and sustains the physical body, also affects our emotions, our ability to handle stress and even finances. These forms of Energy Healing are also related to the "Laying on of hands" in the Christian Tradition and "Do In" in the Japanese Tradition. Pranic Healing practices originate in many cultures, and can be found in the early Vedic Literature of India as well as in multiple other ancient schools of Yoga and Esoteric Sciences.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION If you have ever wondered why you have a fear of heights or you look at a stranger and feel like you know them, the answers may lie in your past life, says Brian Weiss, author of Miracles Happen. Through past-life regression, Dr. Weiss says it's possible to heal and grow, your mind, body and soul, as well as strengthen your present-day relationships. One of the most common signs of a past life is déjà vu—the sensation that you have met a person before or have visited someplace previously. Sometimes, this déjà vu feeling is a sign of a past life with a particular person or in a specific place. Past-life recollections aren’t always actual memories; they may also contain symbols and metaphors that need to be interpreted so that their meaning and message can become clear.

These symbols are no less powerful than literal ones.

The technique used during past life regression involves the subject answering a series of questions while hypnotized to reveal identity and events of alleged past lives. It is very common to travel through different lives with the same group of souls; they are called groupings, soul mates or soul companions, or soul families. We seem to learn our spiritual lessons and accumulate or resolve our karma with our soul groups.

Relationships may change from life to life, but the souls are the same. Dr. Weiss says if you can connect your current fears to a past life, those fears will often disappear. In ancient Indian literature, the Upanishads mention past-life regression. The Hindu scholar Patañjali discussed the idea of the soul becoming burdened with an accumulation of impressions as part of the karma from previous lives. Patañjali called the process of past-life regression prati-prasav which means ‘reverse birthing’, and saw it as addressing current problems through memories of past lives.

Some types of yoga continue to use prati-prasav. In the religious mythology of China the deity Meng Po, also known as the ‘Lady of Forgetfulness’, prevents souls from remembering their past lives. She gives them a bittersweet drink that erases all memories before they climb the wheel of reincarnation.

ACCESS BARS AND CONCIOUSNESS Gary Doughlas, founded Access Consciousness 25 years ago and Access is spread over 170 countries around the world. There are 32 bars of energy that run through and around your head that connect to different aspects of your life and all of the points you touch when using this modality are called ‘The Bars.’ These Bars store the electromagnetic component of all the thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions and beliefs that you have ever had about anything. For example, any thought that you had about a ‘relationship’ that you considered important, is stored in the Bar called ‘relationship.’ There are different Bars for healing, body, control, awareness, creativity, power, aging, sex and money; 32 in all. Each Bar corresponds with that aspect or area of your life that it is named. By touching one Bar, you begin to clear away the energy locked up in that area or aspect of your life. While touching another Bar, you not only heal the issues from the first Bar and the second, but you clear all the points of view about those two Bars in relation to each other, allowing for exponential change. It is a space of being in absolute allowance. Aarti Asrani, an Internationally Certified Access Bars & Body Facilitator says “In Access, we facilitate people to know what they know, and once they know, then it creates a space to make different choices. The Access Bars work on a subconscious level and deletes from the hardware of your mind all the data that does not serve you anymore.

Think of it like an antivirus for a computer that deletes all that is corrupt. Access deletes all your corrupt files creating more ease, joy and space in your life and new possibilities start showing up.” You may ask, what is the value of erasing this bank of data you have stored all this lifetime, and every lifetime? Each thought, idea, attitude, decision or belief that you have fixed in place solidifies the energy and limits your capacity to change anything in that area. You change the energy, you change how that part of your life shows up. What is the most simple and easy way to change energy? Get your Bars touched! When you do, something different can show up in your life with ease. Even if it doesn’t work, you have just had the best massage of your life. This is an incredibly nurturing and relaxing process, undoing limitation in all aspects of your life without any effort. yi

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Relationships

REDEFINING THE BFF CODE Alefiya Doctor talks about whether or not you should date your best friend’s ex

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ou can’t like Aaron Samuels, that’s Regina’s ex boyfriend. Ex boyfriend’s are just off limits to friends, I mean that’s just like the rules of feminism.”

Back in 2004, Mean Girls’ Gretchen Weiners chimed the girl code without batting an eyelash. This very section of the Bible of friendship has remained evergreen over the decades. Let’s fast forward to today. In these times, where it is oh-so-hard to keep up with the ever changing dynamics of relationships, let’s ask ourselves – Does the overplayed taboo of dating your best friend’s ex still exist?

A typical friendship would entail you to have lived vicariously through your best friend’s relationships.

Right up from the dizzy ‘I’m-in-love’ chase, to the suffocating ‘why-me’ break up, well in most cases.

You’ve always been there for your best friend. Wouldn’t dating their ex feel like a violation of your conscience?

‘Do what makes you happy and deal with the consequences later’ works for some as the perfect mantra. If this fresh start makes you happy and you are willing to risk stepping down on the friendship ladder and face the probable repercussions, then by all means go ahead. After all if they had their shot and it didn’t work doesn’t rule out the fact that you can’t have yours.

Some view it as the ultimate betrayal of friendship.

On the other hand, some, including Taylor Swift is completely accepting of the prospect of dating her best friend’s ex. She says, “It's almost like the sisterhood has such a higher place on the list of priorities for us. It's so much more important than some guy that it didn't work out with." She definitely has her hoes-over-bros and sister-over-mister ideologies on point.

Love and liking definitely have uncanny timing. They spark up when you least expect it to come along. It is understandable that the situation is overwhelming and you’re torn between both ends. Exes are always a touchy topic. Writers, artists and musicians have woven their art around it since time immemorial. All tied together by one belief - love.

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In such relationships there are three parties involved.

You – ‘The master of your fate’ and ‘the captain of your soul’.

Your best friend, who is a probable blessing in your life.

Lastly, the ex, who once upon a time was center of your best friend’s universe and now, might be the center of yours.

In order to maintain calm and composure in this pseudo love triangle, the first checkpoint is to make yourself sure of your feelings. Ask the squeaky voice in the back of your head whether it’s just a mere infatuation or whether you feel the love with every fiber of your being. After all, it is your best friendship at peril.

Is it worth the risk?

More often than not your best friend will not be okay with the fact that you’re dating his/her ex. It is always a good idea to run it by them even if you’re scared of their reaction. This is imperative because nothing is worse than finding out that the two of you were sneaking around behind your friend’s back. Even if your friend has indeed given you the green signal, always think twice. It may sound trivial, but there is a difference in saying that they are okay with the romance and actually seeing it unfold.

Friends’ co-stars Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston also dated Adam Duritz. The list is endless.

Several relationship coaches are against the idea of dating a friend’s ex. Michael Valmont, a relationship and social coach vehemently said to “avoid it like the plague”.

Let’s weigh out relationships. Good friendships last much longer than the usual relationship. Loyalty tilts in their favor as well. But at the same time they may not bring the pinnacle of happiness that a relationship would bring about. They are two very important relations in one’s life. But confusing two good ingredients doesn’t always make a yummy meal.

Maintaining both of these relationships together in your life will be like playing one of our childhoods favorite games- Minesweeper. Something could unknowingly trigger a world of pain for either party. It is strongly believed that if your heart is in something and you put a world of effort into it, you are unstoppable, be it the best friend or the boyfriend or both. Just like it was said in One Tree Hill, “Imagine a future moment in your life where all your dreams come true. You know, it's the greatest moment of your life and you get to experience it with one person. Who's standing next to you?”

Think, breathe, decide, act and breathe again. yi

The popular saying goes, “Time heals all wounds.”

Make sure that there is an adequate time interval after your best friend’s breakup and your new relationship.

The more time you give, the less the pain for them. Just like hand-me-downs are tacky, so are man-me-downs.

Since we’re talking about time, another point is to give your friend time to accept the relationship. You could probably expect a series of reactions ranging from pride screaming out loud, “Great! I’m happy for you,” to old wounds reopening and lamenting “Why do you want my ex? You could have chosen anyone else.”

They definitely do have a point there. Out of all the fish in the sea, going after theirs may seem a little peculiar. But what do you fall back on if your ‘sea’ is a small pond? The queer community is so select that the odds of meeting someone without a mutual friend or ex are almost negligible. The celebrity and A-listers also have a very exclusive circle in which they seek relationships. VIPs become the talk of the town when they serial date, all the more when they date their friend’s exes. Back in 2009, Kate Hudson dated Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez and then he went on to date Cameron Diaz in 2010. Following which, Kate began seeing Justin Timberlake who also happens to be Cameron Diaz’s ex. Soon after Cameron Diaz referred to Hudson as being one of her “good friends” during an interview with Naomi Campbell. Former Disney favorites Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus both dated Nick Jonas.

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The G-Spot

THE TECH UPDATE The world is moving faster than ever and the smartphones are becoming smarter day by day. With the hope that they don’t outsmart the human race, Akshit Chawla mentions a few smartphone picks that set a base for upcoming devices

Lava Iris Fuel F2 This budget smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs. 4444 with a 5 inch screen and runs on android lollipop (5.1). It is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor clubbed with 512 MB of RAM. The storage can be expanded up to 32 GB via micro SD card whereas it comes with an 8GB internal storage. It has a 5 megapixel rear and 0.3 megapixel front camera. The dual-sim device offers the basic connectivity options like Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and Bluetooth with a giant 3000mAh battery. This would be a great choice for people looking for a large Smartphone with long lasting battery.

InFocus Bingo 10 Regarded as the most affordable smartphone running Android Marshmallow (6.0), the Bingo 10 costs just Rs. 4299. The Bingo 10 sports a 4.5 inch display powered by a 1.3 GHz quad – core processor and 1 GB of RAM. The phone supports expandable storage via micro SD card upto 64GB and comes with an 8 GB inbuilt memory. The 5 megapixel front and back camera is equipped with flash on both the sides for taking great selfies and would surely attract a large number of buyers. It comes with all the basic connectivity options like Wi–Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G and has a battery of 2000mAh. The Bingo 10 has good hardware specifications and would be a great choice for selfie lovers.

Intex Cloud Breeze The 5 inch smartphone is on for sale for a mere price of Rs. 3999 is powered by android KitKat (4.4). The newly launched smartphone is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core processor clubbed with 1 GB of RAM. It has an expandable storage up to 32 GB via micro SD card and comes with 8GB internal storage. It comes with a 5 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front camera. It supports dual-sim and comes with Wi-Fi, 3G, GPS and Bluetooth but a non – removable 2300mAh battery. This phone would be a great choice if you are looking for an economical Android device with a large screen.

Apple iPhone SE Apple is back with its new iPhone SE (Special Edition). Apple has taken a big risk by launching this small 4inch screen device which is like an update to the iPhone 5s. The small device is a beast powered by the Apple A9 64 bit processor. The 12 megapixel rear camera captures amazing live photos and records videos in 4k whereas the front camera captures 1.2 megapixel images. Apple claims the iPhone SE to have the same processing and graphics performance as the iPhone 6s whereas the design is very similar to the iPhone 5S. It will be available for sale in India from early April starting at Rs. 39,000.

Moving to a smaller screen might be a risky move in the Indian market considering the high demand for large screen phones but this phone is a sure delight with the comfortable and premium design of the iPhone 5s and features of the iPhone 6s.

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Coupondunia Platforms :Android, iOS India’s largest coupons website.

Need we say more? Lists a whole lot of coupons for online stores as well as bill payments and DTH recharges so you save some money whilst spending it. Flipkart, Paytm and other large online merchants are on it already. This one is a personal favorite at work when the office orders lunch! Sure helps us sail through month ends when our savings are gone but are cravings aren’t!

Crown It Platforms : Android, iOS Crown it is an app that offers cashbacks and rewards every time you patronize one of its partner outlets. Simply check in at a restaurant, a salon or a service provider and click a photo of your invoice/bill and upload it to the app. The app will generate crowns for you after verifying your purchase and allow you to redeem crowns for rewards like movie tickets or online shopping vouchers etc.

This is like a small kickback you get on every purchase you make!

Give this new kid on the block a shot!

MobiKwik Platforms :Android, iOS This one is for all you prepaid mobile customers and DTH hoggers. It offers discounted/ promotional plans for prepaid customers and allows you to make payments cashlessly with merchants and earn cashbacks as well as loyalty points with providers such as PAYBACK that you can redeem later. The app also has a cash pick up facility that allows you add cash to your digital wallet, a nifty feature that will make you want to ditch those cards.

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Platforms : Android, iOS Swiggy is a food order and delivery app that lets you order food in less than a minute once you save your preferences. No matter where you go Swiggy can track your location and order from outlets nearby. The one thing that makes it stand out is the no minimum value or order size and that cool customization feature for food, so if you like your food a little less spicy or a meat a little more cooked, go ahead and punch it right in.

Platforms : Android, iOS Does this need an introduction?

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Carpool with friends and get an Uber, save money traveling together. Take advantage of their regular offers and discounts but be aware of the surge time pricing too – peak pricing for peak hours.

Point of View

On the Same Lines

Nisha JamVwal explores the possibilities of working out a relationship with a person you share your professional space with

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riends of mine, Raju and Anshu Buddhiraju are both bankers. They met at the bank , fell in love, live with each other and as we sit to sip on tea together, relating our catch-up stories, they fondly relate scenarios about their long chats at night cuddled in their quilt, discussing funny clients and bank anecdotes with each other companionably at night.

Another set of dentist friends who met at Dentistry school, fell madly in love and married; but on the other hand rather soon found out that they were getting onto each other’s nerves -until they came to some solution of working at different branches of their clinics to give each other space. A union of partners in the same profession is more often a challenging situation at the best of times, but some sail through seamlessly and happily like a fairy tale. On the other hand it can turn the marriage into a war zone where differences in opinion can actually jolt a magical relationship into a nightmare.

Friends in the hotel line got married through hotel management school and tell me how they prefer to marry within their profession and even in the same company. Their partners are more accommodating to erratic timings and more empathetic to work fatigue.

They also swap each other’s shifts if there is a crisis at home and are able to cover hours for each other. There is no space for suspicion and explanation and there is a lot of sharing and caring which is integral to a relationship.

The very same situation can turn upon its head in the entertainment, television and acting lines because instead of having an understanding of the ‘funda’ of the profession, all sorts of suspicions, distrust, temptations create threatening scenarios that they almost throw each other out of the relationship every night.

Famed artist Jaideep and Seema Mehrotra work together, and have done so for thirty years. “We keep it together by delineating each other’s duties and not being too interfering, demanding or preachy. It is important for a couple to be clear of what is the scope of work of each spouse and allow space for each other.” Also couples who work together enjoy more time together and are able to see their loved ones more than just at night when they are tired and done with the day exhausted.

When I think about a couple working in the same organization I know that salary comparisons and competitiveness are issues too. I’ve seen couples drift apart due to one triumphing and the other feeling demotivated. And then there is the fear of a crunch time in the company or a disaster at work where both get affected instead of a couple where one can hold the fort if another’s company goes through crisis. These situations pose real life predicaments that also can strain interpersonal relationships. I’ve seen relationships end on bitter notes that were once of love, sharing and caring.

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fields. There is that special zing to a relationship where each brings different core competencies to the table and meet after dealing with their work and coming home to a different fresh atmosphere with an interest and awe about their partners work.

The bottom line in relationships is to deal with a bond in a state of love, equanimity and not like a circumstance where the ego has to prove a point. A marriage has to be win win for both and to work that out one has to figure out temperaments and find out what works for a couple because each equation is different, unique and special. Of course discord and disparity can grow in any relationship of love, like a fungal growth. I feel in a marriage where there is no professional partnership, there is no antagonism to the others equally strong stands. In the home sphere, for all psychological reasons there is more willingness to give and take and to surrender to a degree to the others opinion however strongly one may feel.

For a solution in a common workplace, I’d say go from the known to the unknown which is easier. If a spouse remembers that in the home front, he or she says ‘ok darling, we’ll go your way” it’s no big deal, and if you bring the same attitude to the work front it’s often a harmonious outcome. And surely giving in, understanding or empathizing with the others viewpoint need not necessarily result in immense disaster in the workplace. Love and harmony are a given and mutual respect for each other’s feelings are the important fulcrum to the working of a relationship, the pros of a companionable working relationship and happy person far outweigh the downside. Love does conquer all. To bring it to its maximum optimal level one must do whatever it takes to work things to their maximum advantage. If the adage ‘opposites attract’ work for you, use that route. If you derive comfort from a partner in your own profession then go for that path and enjoy the journey. yi Read

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Travel

Camping under the Stars

Take a break from your regular city life and get out for a whiff of nature with a much-needed camping trip this summer Purushwadi – Located about 180 km from Mumbai, Purushwadi, is a tribal village, beyond Igatpuri, situated in Ahmednagar district. The first village adopted by Grassroutes, an organization that has been promoting village tourism in this tribal belt for over four years, this campsite provides for the perfect rural immersion. For that added touch of glitter, the magnanimous number of fireflies adorning the village, especially in the first two weeks of June, makes Purushwadi an absolute must-visit. Inir Pinheiro, founder of Grassroutes says, “We all live very boring lives, working 8 hours a day, travelling another 3 to our workplaces and back. The only way to lead an interesting life is to get your mind out of the current context, and go do something different. Grassroutes has camps set up in 10 villages across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and we’re all about the community experience. Our campers always come back with some amazing stories to tell. So head off, take a picnic basket and go; the experience will be like a much-needed breath of fresh air."

Recommended Camp: Purushwadi by Grassroutes Cost: `1,300 – `2,500 Find at: www.grassroutes.co.in Saattal and Ramganga - An integrated group of seven freshwater lakes situated in Bhimtal, a quaint town in the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, Saattal can arguably called as one of the most majestic places in India.

Set amongst dense forests of oak and pine trees, Saattal is one of the few freshwater biomes in India that remain unspoiled by human interference.

These interconnected lakes are a paradise for migratory birds. It is home to a few camps being operated mostly by local people catering to tourists looking for outdoor vacations. One of the best camps to be at here is Wildrift’s ‘To Catch a Phhisss’, which basically sets you up to live like the fishermen do. “The programme highlight is the intense and real interactions with the locals, specially the fishermen who become your travelling companions, while the traveller becomes the fisherman for a few days”, says Samir Kher, from Wildrift.

Recommended Camp: ‘To Catch a Phhisss’ by Wildrift Cost: `2,500 + service tax per day per person Find at: www.wildrift.com

Zanskar – The scenic valley of Zanskar is located in the Kargil district, which lies in the eastern half of Jammu and Kashmir. While the region boasts of vibrant hues of nature during the summers, the winters are graced with heavy snowfalls that cut the entire place off from the rest of the world.

The river that flows through here, known as the Zanskar River, freezes up during the winters and is majestic in its beauty. Thrillophilia’s Frozen River Zanskar Trek takes you through the snowy rock and boulders across the river, captivating you in the sheer regality of the place. Commonly known as the ‘Chadar Trek’, due to the formation of the thick blanket of snow, this trek is considered to be one of the most challenging and tricky treks in the world.

Recommended Camp: Chadar Trek Frozen River Zanskar Trek Cost: `18,500 Find at: www.thrillophilia.com

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Rishikesh – Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is known as the ‘Gateway to Garhwal Himalayas.’ This small Uttarakhand city has attracted travellers and campers from all over the world for numerous years now. Snow Leopard Adventures’ flagship property, Camp Panther, is spread across 5 acres of terraced fields in the Shivpuri village at the foothills of the Himalayas. Activities like rafting, rappelling, kayaking, trekking and nature walks are all part of this camp. Mr. Ajeet Bajaj of Snow Leopard Adventures says, “Zip lining and rafting are the highlights of camp visits. Along with our partners Flying Fox Adventures we have set up an exciting zip line 400m long. Experience unbelievable views of the Himalayan foothills, the mighty Ganges and the rafts floating 70 metres below. The zip line starts at Camp Panther and takes you across the river to our Camp Leopard Heights.”

Recommended Camp: Camp Panther at Snow Leopard Adventures P. Ltd Cost: `6,000 - `7,800 for 1 night and 2 days. Rates vary depending on number of people, time of year and activities included. Accommodation/ meals and select activities are included.

Find at: www.snowleopardadventures.com

Dhanaulti – Located just 28 kms away from Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is located amidst a thick, untouched forest of deodar, rhododendron and oak trees, giving it the perfect atmosphere for peace and tranquillity.

The Dhanaulti Woods Mountain Camp by Wanderlust Camps and Resorts provides for various activities like trekking, rock climbing, rafting, burma bridge, spiders web, flying trapeze, tarzan swing, air rifle shooting, archery, zorbing, rope ladders for the campers. Major S.K. Yadav, Managing Director of Adventure Camps India says, “The whole experience of staying in the luxury tents facing a valley with the evening bonfire & bar-be-cue after experiencing all adventure is the best part of Dhanaulti Woods Mountain Camp.”

Recommended Camp: Dhanaulti Woods Mountain Camp Cost: `1,350 – `4,000 Find at: www.adventurecampsindia.com

Nagaland – Camping is not usually affiliated with being a luxurious experience. But ‘The Ultimate Travelling Camp’ had different plans.

Their Kohima Camp in Nagaland prides itself on crossing into the realm of the unknown and exploring the yet unexplored cultural treasures of the Land of the Nagas, who were known as the last head hunters. And they do it all with a touch of luxury. Rajnish Sabharwal, Chief Operating Officer at TUTC says, “Today a travellers' priority has changed. Comfort level, security, great cuisines, expert tour guides, local culture experience are essential factors while deciding on a vacation, and more so they dont want to compromise on the luxury aspect of travelling. At TUTC, we understand this and our super luxury mobile camps at Kohima in Nagaland, as well as Thiksey and Diskit in Ladakh, welcome travellers to an intimate introduction to the peculiarities of a culture, without having to compromise on any of the luxuries of life.”

Recommended Camp: Kohima Camp, Nagaland by The Ultimate Travelling Camp Cost: Starting from `84,000 Find at: www.kohimacampnagaland.com

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Politics

he Jawaharlal National University issue has been all over the news for more than a month now due to anti – national activities and sedition charges. Let’s take a dive into what the issue really comprises of.

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to hold a peaceful cultural event for the 2001 parliament attack convict – Afzal Guru. This flame turned into fire in no time and soon the whole country was aware of this incident.

The Media and It’s Effect The media wouldn’t miss this; within no time all the leading channels were filled with the JNU news. Many news channels held separate shows and debates dedicated to JNU. Videos were released on social media which alleged JNU people raising anti-national slogans. The papers had a new headline to play with. The JNU issue was completely taken over by all forms of media.

Many channels and papers had already started offering their opinions based on loose facts without full knowledge of the complete incident. The media should have been more careful and responsible in delivering the news. Out of the 7 videos released, 3 were doctored and these were openly broadcasted on visual media and social media.

These slogans infuriated the citizens of the country. It was strange to see so much patriotism in people on a day except the 26th of January and 15th of August. It was good to see so much love and compassion in the hearts of Indians just until they turned violent. People started hating JNU and started campaigning against them verbally, physically and digitally.

How it all started?

All this began with a simple cultural event called ’The Country without a Post Office’, organised in the campus of the JNU. This was merely a cultural event organized against the “judicial killing of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat in solidarity with the struggle of Kashmiri people for their democratic right to self determination”.

The permission for this cultural event was taken back by the JNU authority at the last hour due to a letter by ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) on the grounds that this would endanger the communal harmony of the campus. The students went ahead with the event against the permission of the authority. This led to protests by the ABVP against the students of JNU who wanted

Are JNU students anti – national?

Now many questions arise out of this - are the students of JNU anti – national? Should they be punished? Is the uprising of people right on their part? Well, the slogans that were shouted were brutal; they were unlike protests and more like threats to the country. Anyone threatening the country is definitely an anti – national and should be put on due trial. People have the right to speak and question or suggest their opinions but they cannot speak about destroying the country. The slogans shouted were completely senseless, just for the sake of it.

After an anguishing and contentious view of JNU, Akshit Chawla brings you a peaceful and buoyant perspective on it

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The twist that comes here is that many JNU students are denying that they were a part of the crowd shouting anti – national slogans. They are denying any allegation of being anti – national. We cannot label all the students based on a video showing a couple of them shouting slogans. That’s just like calling all the Muslims terrorists, based on the acts of ISIS. Anyone threatening the country or harming the communal harmony should be punished and hated but only after proper trial and after realisation of facts and figures. The violent steps taken by ABVP or the lawyers (who beat up Kanhaiya Kumar during his court hearing) are completely unfair and wrong. We all have a right to speak but we do not have the right to beat up someone or to become the final judge.

What is Sedition and who is Kanhaiya Kumar?

Sedition in simple words means bringing hatred or contempt or dissatisfaction towards the government by any written spoken or visible means. Section ‘124 – A’ defines sedition and deals with the punishments that can be given. There has been much questioning if the law of sedition should still continue to be or not.

Kanhaiya Kumar is a leader of the All India Students Federation (Student wing of the Communist Party of India) and the president of JNU student’s Union. Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police and a case of sedition was registered against him. Kanhaiya was accused for the anti – national slogans that were shouted. As of now he has been released on an Rs 10,000 interim bail. Kumar has denied all charges against him on national television and he disassociated himself from any anti-national slogan shouted. The Delhi Government itself did not find any evidence to prove Kanhaiya was involved in raising the slogans. Kumar received a lot of hatred from the citizens during the whole issue because of the incomplete knowledge of facts and inappropriate broadcasting of news.

In My Opinion I am not a supporter of JNU nor am I a hypocrite who is anti – national. Firstly, this small cultural event was supposed to be a university affair and not a country affair which it turned into due to interference by the ABVP and with the support of the media. This event would have quietly and peacefully ended if the JNU students were given “freedom of speech” to hold the event or have a conversation or debate about it. Well, it didn’t quite go that well. This is the “freedom of speech” that should have been given to them, but they do not have the freedom to shout senseless slogans that call for destruction of India.

Why would they do that? Even if you believe Afzal Guru was wrongfully hanged, or that he was not a part of the Parliament attacks of 2001, or that he is a martyr, you can question the government or judiciary, why would anyone shout anti – national slogans is completely beyond my mind.

We have to realise how everything went wrong from the beginning and the result was not good. People have so much hatred in their hearts for the JNU. Well, we should give a thought as to whether the students really hate the country and want to destroy it or do they just want freedom to hold a controversial debate. This cultural event in no time was dragged into politics and media. The students had a lot to deal with, maybe they made mistakes which were unintentional or said some controversial statements but that doesn’t mean they hate the country and that doesn’t mean we should hate them. I assure you they love the country as was said by general students of JNU in some of the interviews. Maybe a small group got agitated and committed wrongful acts but not everyone has to be punished for that. Any unlawful act deserves punishment to rehabilitate the doer, just being violent and having one sided opinions would not help anyone. I bet they love the country just as much as we do. So let’s think again if we hate JNU or if we hate anti – nationals. yi

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FASHION

Wardrobe Essentials

First impressions are last impressions. Thus, your wardrobe selections have to always be on point. Here’s our list of the Top 5 wardrobe essentials you should definitely have in their closets

Blazer: There’s nothing like a smart blazer to change any look from a casual one to a formal masterpiece. Colours like navy blue or black not only go on any outfit, but also add that coveted sharpness.

LBD: Be it a cocktail party, a night out on the town or a formal sitdown dinner, a little black dress will be your best friend. It truly is a dress for any occasion.

Maxi skirt: Everyday denim can get quite boring, and the best thing about a printed maxi is that it hardly takes any effort to style, and looks absolutely gorgeous.

Red heels: The easiest examples of why red heels are so very important in a woman’s wardrobe are the numerous times media has showcased it to be synonymous with glamour and love. Not only do they tend to perk any and every outfit up, they will also be sure to give you that instant spark of confidence, whenever you may need it.

Scarf: No matter what your outfit is, you can style a scarf to go fabulously with it. It is the most versatile piece of clothing in your wardrobe. Go for square-shaped and rectangular, sheer and opaque to make sure you have one of every occasion. If nothing else, you can even tie it up in your hair for a chic look.

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Classic white shirt: Everyone must have a few classic crisp white shirts. Whether you style it with a pair of your favourite old blue jeans, or with a sleek pair of trousers and a fabulous blazer, you can be sure that it will never let you down.

Suit: Everyone needs a suit, be it for a wedding, funeral or work.

Picking up the perfect one is not an easy task, so we recommend going for a custom-made one from your local tailor or any designer store. Be it in black or blue but its all about getting the right fit.

Oxford shoes: Harry Hart from Kingsman got it perfectly right when he said ‘Oxfords, not brogues’. It is easier to style a pair of oxfords into an outfit. Get yourself a pair in deep tan or black.

Khakis: A pair of khakis is perfect for the oncoming summer. Be it running errands or just having a casual day in the sun. Khakis and chinos are part of the same family; it’s just that khakis are the more casual one, so make sure you have one in any of the shades.

Wristwatch: As women obsess over jewellery, men do the same with their watches. Even in the age of smartwatches today, nothing makes quite the same style statement as a gorgeous piece of oldschool analog timepiece.

BEAT THE

Beauty

HEAT

Dr. Geeta Oberoi, managing director and founder member of the Skin & You clinic, gives you quick tips on how to manage your skin this summer

blockers like a cap, bandana or jackets to avoid a tan.  Use good syndet bars to wash and use a medicated powder to avoid heat rashes. You can also use anti itch lotions.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS NATURAL REMEDIES TO BEAT THE HEAT

 Good hydration is important.

Eat lots of fruits with high water content like water melons and lemons. Decrease tea coffee as they dehydrate the skin.  Avoid stepping out between 10 - 4 as the sun rays are hardest at that time.  Protect the skin with physical

 Avene or Evian thermal mist water contains antioxidants minerals, it soothes and refreshes the skin, reinforces the skin’s natural barrier, protects the skin from environmental heat and pollution.  Calamine lotion contain zinc oxide, keep it in the refrigerator and it works as an antiseptic anti allergic soothing, on heat rash ,anti-itch and on sun burns.  Acne prone skin can use face masks with keoline or bentonite like

acnin face pack.  Aloevera fresh from the plant or forever living aloevera jelly used cold.  Aveeno anti itch lotion.

SUN PROTECTION AND HYDRATION WOULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

 Sun protection is most important.

Use a good matte light weight sunscreen, non comedogenic with a good SPF. You can try the La Shied sunscreen or the bio derma range of sunscreens. For people who cannot tolerate sunscreen, you can use a plain zinc oxide containing sunscreen like sunkroma nano.  Avoid using any lightening creams in the day as the sun is too sharp and theses harm than help the skin. yi

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IMHO

Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books Nilanjana Dutta takes you through a couple of TV shows that not only entertain but also spin the wheel intellectually on the political scenario today

HOUSE OF CARDS

The story of conniving, sly and devious Frank Underwood and his silent strong supporter of a wife, Claire Underwood as they take the world of politics by storm.

The storyline is very real and even though dramatic doesn’t lose its attention to detail and practicality. The duo is ruthless and no relation is barred to be scarred in their thirst for power. The plot is smart and feasts on the attention of the viewer.

PARKS AND RECREATION

SCANDAL

First of its kind, Shonda Rhimes’s prodigy, this American political thriller has our protagonist Olivia Pope make every character dance on her fingers.

Pope runs a crisis management firm, which not only deals with but also further complicates in her favour , the day to day political crisis breaking out in the behind the scenes of the electorate that is Washington D C.

A political comedy with Amy Poehler, a mid-level bureaucrat running the parks department of an imaginary town of Pawnee.

The show other than it’s beautiful comic timing and satire also draws on current events to keep the show relevant and more realistic rather than it getting lost in its own plotline.

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24

THE GOOD WIFE

With a one of its kind procedural plot line that either concludes or gets resolved with the proceeding of each episode, the show maintains a conclusive plotline. Starring Julianna Margulies and Josh Charles, it is the story of an enigmatic wife of a senate who has been arrested as she takes on his job and duties. She is shown to be a beginner and yet surprises with political skills better than her husband.

With each season having 24 episodes spanning the 24 hours of the life of Bauer’s life with a real time narration, the story keeps you on the edge as each minute each second brings in massive changes in the plot line. The show is action packed, and filled with intense political drama that keeps the mind churning.

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Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books

A movie is not just a visual retreat, it’s an immersive sensory experience, in which, I believe, soundtracks play the most crucial role. Sonali Shelar brings you some of the most amazing Movie Soundtracks, an auditory treat for you

LOST IN TRANSLATION

This 2003 movie possibly could be the movie that touches you with its music alone. Fantino by Sebastien Tellier is a no vocals, good relaxing song with light guitar strums while keyboard plays the main part, it rises and fades towards the end. ‘Too Young’ by Phoenix should wake you up and make you go to work dancing, it’s simply great.Besides five soothingly beautiful tracks by Kevin Shields, it has Air and Death in Vegas featuring songs like ‘Alone in Kyoto’ and ‘Girls’. Not to mention, Shield’s ‘City Girl’, ‘Ikebana’ and ‘Goodbye’ are pleasing.

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

THE GREAT GATSBY

As much as the critic movie adaptation of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby attracted, much widely it was listened to. Luhrmann has made cover albums of pre-released songs like Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" by Beyoncé and André 3000, Roxy Music's "Love Is the Drug"

by Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love"

by Emeli Sandé and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra. While the bold, inspired raps by Jay-Z brought out the aesthetic elements of the movie, Lana Del Rey’s ‘Young and Beautiful’ steal the show.

The album contains fifteen tracks, plus a bonus track by Birdy and Jaymes Young. The theme of the scores keeps jumping from feel good to somber. You definitely are going to keep ‘Bombfelleralla’ on repeat mode; you’ll enjoy this funky upbeat even if you don’t know Swedish. One Republic’s ‘If that’s What You Wanted’, though not a part of the movie, was played in the trailers; it’s touching.

GLADIATOR

Glorious and serene scores of Gladiator known as one of Hans Zimmer’s best work. Listening to all the eighteen tracks is a delightful journey to the Roman Empire and afterlife. The slowly growing cue during the opening introduces the ambience of the Roman era. Lisa Gerrard’s ‘Elysium’ is a beautiful cue that later combines with Zimmer’s ‘Earth’ forming the most loved ‘Now We Are Free’; it is powerfully invigorating. ‘The Battle’ is a thrilling, action piece. It’s a good find for quality music seekers. This is just one of Zimmer's bests.

STAR WARS

What’s better than the epic original theme of Star Wars? John Williams does it. ‘Main Title and the Attack on the Jaku Village’ is an engaging cue, ‘The Scavenger’ which is plays as Rey’s theme is brilliant, it gradually fills the room. ‘The Jedi Steps and Finale’ is a classic, believe me I relived the movie when I heard it again while doing this article. ‘Farewell and the trip’ is another highlight of the album.

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Best of TV / Music / Movies / Books With the banning of intimate sex scenes to censoring cuss words, the Indian Censor Board is well-known for itsevolved narrowdrastically mindset. We're used bandtarget by Over time, animation films have and they notomore thechildren government butas thewell.

Censor Board has always been aloneby butnow, adults Minal Sancheti lists five funinfamous animation for its hypocritical approach to Indian movies. Moumita Chakraborty foes films that aredown a must through Bollywood's history and lists thewatch top five movies that were too flavourful for the Censor Board’s delicate palates

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

‘How to train your dragon’, is a critically acclaimed film and a DreamWork production. A young hapless Viking goes out on a quest to kill a dragon but instead befriends it. While doing so he breaks all the rules set by the other Vikings. The dragon joins the force and helps to put an end to the terror that wreaks havoc in their respective worlds. It stars the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson.

RATATOUILLE

Remy is a Persian culinary prodigy and aspires to become a French chef. He has a great sense of smell and has the potential to become a good cook but the problem is that he is a rat! Yes a rat! No matter how much he loves cooking, poor Remy can do nothing about his dream, till one day he accidentally meets Linguini.

Together they form a secret team that works wonders for both of them. Stars that lend their voices are Brad Garrett, Lou Romano and Patton Oswalt.

UP

Carl Fredrickson, a 73 year old widower, meets young Russell who wants to earn his final merit badge for assisting the elderly.Carl one day decides to travel to Paradise Falls and as the film progress the two are accidentally set on an unpredictable adventurous journey.

The initial seven minutes of the movie are the most adorable part and should not be missed. Stars who lent their voices are Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai and John Ratzenberger.

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INSIDE OUT

MADAGASCAR

Alex a lion, Marty a giraffe, Melman a zebra and Gloria a hippopotamus, escape from the Central Park Zoo. They are unintentionally assisted by four fugitive penguins and get stranded on Madagascar Island where they find lemurs and other animals. Stars that lend their voices are Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and David Schwimmer among others.

Madagascar was awarded by Blimp for Favorite Animated Movie. Don't miss the penguins and King Julian.

Inside Out is a film about emotions having feelings. Young Riley gets upset when she has to leave her school and her best friends and move from Midwest to San Francisco. Her constantly bickering emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness guide her way out of the issue. This Pixar film has won a Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award and New York Film Critics Circle Award.

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Contrary to popular preferance of light hearted, happy comedy, exists a genre of dark comedy. A rare delicacy and bordering on insensitivity, this genre has it's own audience. Nilanjana Dutta lists out few such instances of the dark side of humor

CATCH 22 BY JOSEPH HELLER

Written from the point of view of different characters in an omniscient, non-chronological order such that separate storylines converge to form a timeline as the plot progresses. The story is centred around potentially mentally unwell pilots who have the option to opt out of flying on missions.

But the willingness to give up the job is considered sane consent and hence the mental health is certified as fine.

CASUAL VACANCY BY J K ROWLING

Not only was Daniel Radcliffe, as an actor thankful when the Harry Potter series came to its epic conclusion, this book is written proof that so was J K Rowling. Dealing with themes like class, politics, drug abuse, prostitution and rape, Rowling delivers a book which is sensitive yet impactful. The story is about the death of a Parish counsellor and the complications and conflicts that follow as the successor to his seat is decided.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE BY KURT VONNEGUT

A satirical, unsteady narrative which is a compilation of flashbacks and time travel episodes, this story is the dark and dusty journey of a chaplain’s assistant Billy Pilgrim. The characters of the book seem unreal yet very believable; their firsthand accounts seem disturbingly right out of a diary.

AMERICAN PSYCHO BY BRET EASTON ELLIS

This book is a window to the mind of a psychopath. With its unsteady first person narrative and ambiguous chapters blurring the lines of reality, one can only guess if the wealthy, young, attractive protagonist Patrick Bateman is actually killing the people or lives in a delusional world. This book seems to have a gory, bloody storyline; a wealthy businessman with the alter ego of a serial killer, but it’s much more twisted than that.

CHOKE BY CHUCK PALAHNIUK

Chuck Palahnuik is a satirist to the core. It is the story of a medical school dropout who comes up with a plan to pay for the elder care for his mother. He pretends to choke on his food while he dines in fancy restaurants and then allows himself to be ‘saved’ by fellow customers, thus making them feel responsible for his life and guilting them into sending cheques.

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HANGOUT

PLACES AND EVENTS FOR THE MONTH

`1500 for two

`1200o for tw

LEMON LEAF

145

CUISINE: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Asian BITES AND BOOZE: Visting this restaurant on a weeknight was an absolute pleasure. Though it was a week night, the restaurant had attracted a sizable number of people, and the vibe was great. The interiors gave us the feel of an authentic Mumbai restaurant with Pan Asian inspirations. We started off with their tantalising Salt & Pepper Prawns and a Tamarind Whiskey Sour, which perfectly complemented each other. Their Spicy Chicken Wings were an absolute delight to our tastebuds. Their Fish And Chips Bao, which was a kind of Chinese Burger, was one of the most unique dishes that we've ever had till date. Their Chok Dee, a tequila-based drink with Thai Ginger Extract and a Kafir Lime Leaf was seansational.

We moved on to our main course with the Roti Canai and an Island Smash, which is their version of the LIT. The Roti Canai, a malay chicken curry served with Paratha and salad had us licking our fingertips. We ended our meal with a gorgeous Hazelnut Bowl for dessert, a chocolate mousse with brownie pieces inside a chocolate bowl with caramel sauce and vanilla icecream, which has to be the perfect way to end a meal.

FAB OR DRAB: Lemon Leaf is a definite must-vist.

The ambience is gorgeous, with the perfect music to accompany, and it attracts a fabulous crowd. The service is quick and friendly, and with fabulous food to follow, this is not a place you should miss.

ADDRESS: Ground Floor, Royal Sands Building, R aheja Classic L ane , lane Opp Costa coffee , behind Infiniti M all, andheri west, A ndheri Lokhandwala, A ndheri West 400053 - M adhura Sansare

CUISINE: Fast Food, Beverages, Desserts BITES AND BOOZE: We entered 145 on a Saturday evening and it was full of youngsters all over the place; at the bar, the pool table and huddled at the corner tables.

The place is beautifully designed and has a very artsy touch to it, right from the ceiling to the floor. We started off with the Adam’s Godfather which had such a generous proportion of whiskey and a lingering aftertaste. The B52 is a shooter you won’t regret. The Cookie Shots are a must have out there, with the edible cookie glass to follow your drink. Buttery pav bhaji was served in delicious bread cones and upma polenta delicately complimented the traditional tandoori prawns. The Chicken Satay comprised of perfectly barbecued chicken served with a crunchy peanut sauce; coupled with the Watermelon Twist and a resounding taste of basil and ginger, made for the most delicious combination. Their signature dish is the Butter Chicken Bao, which is finger licking good. The fun doesn’t end here. The Red Velvet cupcake ice cream burger was the highlight at the end of the meal. Another must try dessert is the Nutella Cinnamon Roll. We ended the night with complimentary chewy cola and orange ice sticks which took us back to our younger, summer, after school days.

FAB OR DRAB: From the presentation of the food and drinks to the interiors, this place gets a big thumbs up. Not to mention the rates that couldn’t have been any lighter on our pockets. This place is a must visit and I bet it won’t be just once.

ADDRESS: 145, K ala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai -Pearl M athais

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50+ bars and restaurants of Mumbai.

2nd-9th April

`1200

Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad 8th to 11th April

for two

JAVI ACEVEDO INDIA TOUR 21 year old Javi Acevedo has toured cities like Mallorca, Leon, Madrid, Ibiza, Huelva, Zaragoza, Oviedo, Gijón and has shared cabin with artists like Dj Nano, Danny Avila, The Zombie Kids, Albert Neve, Les Castizos, JP Candela and internationals artists like DVBBS. He is considered as one of the most projection national promises. His sessions are characterized by his connection with the audience, his strength, technique, vitality and freshness.

Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai 8th to 10th April

BAILAMOS FESTIVAL 2016 Founded by world renowned Salsa dancer Neeraj Maskara, Bailamos is a first of its kind dance fest where the best of talent from across the world and Asia will be coming together. Every evening the grand ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel will host a two-hour breathtaking dance show featuring a lineup of 30 international artists.

The fest would also include 60 different workshops with 10 different dance styles taught by the world’s best instructors, parties where world class DJ’s take to the dance floor like DJ El Malo from Italy, DJ Hugo Boss from the UK. Lastly, beat the heat with the coolest pool party on the final day.

Delhi College of Engineering 9th April

STARTUPS MEET The first ever college centric Startups meet is here. Pitch your idea, get a chance to win big and hire interns if required just in a few hours. Moreover, connect your Startup with college students in the perfect way.

ZOO BAR CUISINE: Finger Food, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian BITES AND BOOZE: Located in the hustle bustle of the Vile Parle Market, Zoo Bar is part of the perfect organized caos. Founder Nishant Joshi came up with this concept for a bar because of his immense love towards animals.

His partners Niteesh Tokle and Paarth Pandya are animal enthusiasts as well. They have associated with World For All and also trying to be in alliance with Peta and decided to give a percentage of the revenue towards animal welfare. "We have the longest 34 feet long bar, where 16 feet will be dedicated to beer kegs," says owner Nishant Joshi. Zoo bar is spread across 3,600 square feet with an 800 square feet al fresco area. This bar will serve 13 types of beers and 6 types of craft. An exclusive range of cocktails including the zoo size iced tea, fresh fruit apple and coriander sangria, dancing jar (lemon grass infused Jack Daniel’s honey served with gingerrail and much more.

The food menu features burgers served in cages, pizzas, Turkish, Arabic and Pan Asian Food. A special Jain menu and pets menu has also been created. Pets will be allowed in the open area of the bar from 2 pm- 7pm. Kennels are provided for dogs as post their hours, owners can still enjoy and hang around by dropping them in there. A soft board at the entrance is placed where people can stick pictures of pets for adoption.

ADDRESS: 1st Floor, Liberty Lodge, DJ Road, Above Mcdonalds, Vile Parle West, Mumbai.

MUMBAI COCKTAIL WEEK Cocktail lovers, welcome to a week-long party to explore the happening cocktail scene and cityscape of Mumbai. With a Cocktail Week Handbook, access to Special Signature Cocktail Menus, irresistible food offers and lots more, MCW is sure to stir the love of cocktails and blend in the party feel all across the 8-day celebration. The festival touches over 50+ Bars serving signature cocktails and features pub-crawls, master-classes joined by celebrity bartenders as well as guest bartender shifts.

Mumbai 17th April

Bangalore 23rd April

EVEREST BASE CAMP & KALA PATTHAR TREK Walk with 'Countryside', the route to the base camp of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain at 8848m/29,030 ft. straddling the border of Nepal and Tibet. This route is the most famous of all trekking routes in the world, and goes through some of the most stupendous landscapes anywhere. This is a region where superlatives start failing to describe the magic of a phenomenon that draws people of all kinds. En-route, you will get spectacular views of Mounts Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest itself.

For more information:www.lit-o-fest.com TEDXBMSCE TEDxBMSCE will be held for the first time this year. It will serve as a platform for eminent leaders and change makers in our society to share their ideas. Having a lineup of eight visionary change makers TEDxBMSCE will be an event with massive reach. TEDxBMSCE is bringing together over one hundred open-minded, creative and forward-thinking individuals, including business people, educators, artists, homemakers, activists, students, futurists, and every person that is interested by participating in this event.

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YouTube FanFest

The 18th of this month saw the return of the much-awaited youth event, YouTube FanFest.

With YouTubers like Superwoman Lily Singh, Connar Franta, All India Bakchod, East India Comedy and Kanan Gill gracing the stage at the event, it was a treat to all the young fans, as was expected. The event took place at Mumbai's NSCI SVI indoor stadium, and was an absolute riot.

India beats Pakistan by 6 wickets in World Twenty20 2016

The much-awaited India VS Pakistan World T20 match on th March can easily be termed as one of the biggest highlights of March 2016. India beat Pakistan by six wickets, resulting in a celebration of magnanimous proportion all over the country. Chasing 119 on a track that seemed dual-paced, India lost their top three batsmen early only to see Kohli and Yuvraj Singh put together a 61-run, fourth-wicket partnership to help the hosts canter home in 15.5 overs in a game reduced to 18 overs a side because of rain.

Apple SE Event

One of the biggest highlight of the tech world was the Apple SE event that took place in the later half of March. Apple's event bought the reintroduction of the small phone screen with the newly released iPhone SE. This four-inch marvel is the modular representation of the phrase 'Big things come in small packages'. The iPhone SE, though small in size, has an unbeatable hardware, which is a mix of the hardware of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. The company also announced a smaller iPad Pro, along with new bands for the Apple Watch.

Amitabh Bachchan got sued

In one of the most bizzare turn of events in recent times, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan got sued for making a mistake in the Indian National Anthem. The actor sang the National Anthem at Eden Garden, Kolkatta before the T20 India VS Pakistan match in 1 minute and 2 seconds instead of the required 52 seconds, and got sued for it.

Shashi Tharoor calls Kanhaiya ‘Bhagat Singh’

The Indian politician kicked up a major controversy by comparing the JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is currently facing sedition charges, to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The comparison drew ire from the BJP, which led to Tharoor having to clarify that he only meant that like Bhagat Singh, Kanhaiya was also a young man in his twenties with Marxist ideas and beliefs and a great passion for his motherland.

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