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mbitious, confident, go-getters, the fearless leaders of tomorrow, are some of the words that crossed my mind as I observed a group of students while driving past a popular college. A phenomenal change from what one would have spotted years ago. Is the change the result of the economic liberalisation, the invasion of the Internet or the unrestrained exposure to Western culture? Whatever may be the answer, change is the essence of life and no matter what the influences have been, I feel that the youth today are strong believers of their dreams, desires and aspirations, and most of all, successful achievers of their goals.

Today’s youth firmly believe in the axiom “It’s choice, not chance, that determines your destiny.” The journey to success begins with a single step and choosing the right career is, in fact, the first step of this life-long journey.

Now the world of education has no boundaries. The number of students graduating in careers such as sports and in what were once considered trivial pursuits accentuates the significant gains of these so called off-beat careers.

Of course, this diversity has been accompanied by another predicament.

How does one go about pursuing a career in any such field? Does one pursue it in one’s home country or abroad; what are the requirements for admission; which entrance exams to sit for and what is the scope of that career in the future?

In a such a situation, a strong need is felt for making informed choices, and for that, there should be a one-stop-shop for information exchange.

Youth related information on careers – traditional and out of the box, exam related options, avenues to study abroad and views of those who matter: That is where Youth Incorporated comes in. An all encompassing magazine, we look at the serious stuff that makes you afford the rest. Literally. And you don’t need to look elsewhere for the ‘rest’. It’s all in here – movies, books, restaurants, and fun.

Eleanor Roosevelt said “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” And nobody epitomises this better than 'the man' of our inaugural issue, MS Dhoni, who captained the Indian team to an invincible victory in the World Cup and more recently his IPL team to a second win in succession. With the flamboyant cricketer turning 30 on the 7th of this month, we bring you 30 mantras that he has lived by.

The future of any country lies in its youth. It is a known fact that India, with almost 65 per cent of its population in the youth bracket, can emerge as a superpower in the next decade, if harnessed well. Youth Incorporated strongly harbours its dream of empowering today’s youth to enable them to shape their lives successfully and meaningfully, and to enable India to reach the pinnacle of success.

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From excelling in badminton and football in his early sports days in Ranchi to bringing home the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done it all, and how! As he turns 30 this month, Youth Inc takes a look at what it takes to be India’s Superman and brings you 30 mantras from his life. Also check out career options in sports.

WHY GO THE EXTRA MILE Are IB and A levels better?

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PLANNED PROGRESS PLANNE A 12-week guide to the new GRE

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INDIAN M METAL: THE NEW ZIETGIEST ZIETGIES A look at tthe Indian metal music scene

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HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO DATE? ON THE FIRST F On the first rs date, are you sly or shy?

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Selecting the Right Course: Tips Combat confusion with our nift y strategies

WALK OF LIFE: Seal it with a Kiss

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An international trend seeps into Indian business etiquette

First Week on the Job Does a brand new white shirt and black trouser calm your jitters on the first week on the job?

EXAM FEVER Make the Mark

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A skeleton guide to the important college entrance tests after class 12

FOREIGN SHORES

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Changing the Game Recession’s impact on management curricula

AWARENESS College Road Trip

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AIESEC gives the youth a global platform to explore internship opportunities

Cycle Chalao Pedals to International Routes Social entrepreneurs from NMIMS who start a cycle rental scheme go to Colarado, USA for their innovation

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Map your Mind! Unleash creativity, plan effectively A lowdown on mindmapping with Tony Buzan

RELATIONSHIPS Seven Clicks to your Life Partner

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World of online matrimonial sites

MODEL WATCH New Faces on the Block

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Safe and Secure Explore careers in Intellectual Property Rights

OUT OF THE BOX Signature Science

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Graphology as a hobby career and a quick peek at celeb signatures

INSIDE DOPE SIES College of Commerce and Economics

ECO WATCH Go the Green Way with Eco-Friendly Clothes

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PRODIGY Multifaceted

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FASHION Budget Shop

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Look stylish under `3000

Blast from the Past Vintage styles make a comeback

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Must have Bags

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Petite Pleasures Fun monsoon trends

Shaina NC is making waves on many fronts; TV, fashion, social activism, and politics

Mohit Bhatia shares his experiences as an investment banker

WISE UP Wordzone

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Brainy words to test your vocabulary skills

Two readers go from simple to spunk

HEALTH Enough Buff

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What women really want

SPORTS Car Rallies: A Drive on the Wild Side

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Take a ride with World Rally champion Naren Kumar

A journey to the emerald islands of Andaman and Nicobar

STUDENT SPEAK Tech to Finance

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OFF THE MAP Into the Blue

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Students celebrate ‘Aiyo it’s Saturday,’ a day of extracurricular activities

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SKIN SUTRA The Rainproof Beauty Kit Dr Good Skin

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editorial connect 1. I saw your Facebook page

and was keen to learn more about this magazine. What’s your magazine all about?

Sonal Seth Pune The primary focus of our magazine is to cater to the aspirations and interests of today’s youth, be it education and careers or gadgets and movies. Our monthly magazine is a comprehensive guide to education and career issues and developments. In addition, we have various entertainment sections, such as lifestyle, beauty, fashion, travel, and technology, in a fair balance of work and play.

For more information, visit www.splashpublication.com and our magazine website, www. youthincmag.com

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My friend referred me your website and I am not sure what your magazine is all about.

What is the difference between you and the other youth magazines out there?

Ravi Chenani Mumbai Our magazine has evolved from the same DNA that the youth today are made of. This is why we are not only about education and careers, but also have other interests that are on your mind. A lot of youth magazines out there seem to be speaking from the voice of other generations. Our 4

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magazine is comprised of young energetic souls who have a lot to say about their own lives and times.

We are keen to give a platform to fresh, young talent. If we think your work is creative and is of value to our magazine, we will surely accept your contributions.

To apply, send us your resume and some of your recent articles at mail@youthincmag.com

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I got your flyer at the Times Education Boutique in Delhi. Are you still accepting interns? What would I do as an intern?

Aarti Shah Delhi Yes, we are always open to train young, creative minds who are excited to make their mark in this industry.

As an intern at Youth Inc, you will be at the very heart of the organisation. Each member of our team is entitled to complete creative independence to nurture their ideation and execution skills.

Moreover, we are committed to the philosophy that all work and no play makes Youth Inc a dull place to be at, so we ensure that your time here is memorable from all aspects.

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I am a student in Bangalore.

I saw your website and your Facebook page. I wish to write for your magazine as a freelancer.

Would you be interested?

Shom Agarwal Bangalore

I love taking photographs.

After I saw the film Three Idiots, I have decided to make photography my career. Can I send you some of my pictures to publish in your magazine?

Sheetal Ahluwalia Mumbai You’re welcome to send us pictures as we are always on the lookout to capture budding talent. All submissions will be reviewed and the most promising pictures will be showcased in our upcoming issues.

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I live in New York and heard about your magazine from a friend. I would like to know how to subscribe to your magazine; is this an Indiaspecific magazine?

Neha Gupta New York Our magazine is currently available on the stands at all major bookstores in metropolitan cities across India. If you live outside India, you can visit our website www.youthincmag.com and complete the subscription details online for international delivery.

Alternatively, you can view the entire magazine online.

Write to us at mail@youthincmag.com

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MEET THE ENERGETIC AND POISED DESIGNER AS SHE MAKES WAVES AT MANY FRONTS

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Samsung to finance top five meritorious students of IIM-A

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amsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd (SIEL) has entered into a pact with the IIM Ahmedabad to provide scholarships to the top five meritorious students of the first year batch of the Post Graduate Program me(PGP). A Memorandum of Association (MoU) outlining the terms has been entered into IIM-A and Samsung. The move has been taken to encourage students to shift their focus from the service sector to the manufacturing sector.

As per the Samsung Scholarship Programme, 60-70 per cent of tuition fees will be sponsored by the company for the second year of the selected five students. The students will also have the opportunity to meet the company’s senior management members. The students of IIM-A, who will participate for the selection of scholarship, will be evaluated on three grounds: first year’s score, leadership skills, and conceptual and interpersonal skills.

BREAKING THE MYTH

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ontrary to the common myth that the MBA CET is geared towards engineering students, in 2011 more commerce students appeared for it. As per the statistics collected by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) almost 25,000 commerce students appeared as compared to 22,000 engineers.

Officials have also claimed that the exam gives equal importance to all sections and not just math.

In fact, even BSc students form a large force among MBA aspirants.

LOANS WITHOUT  COLLATERALS FOR BRIGHT STUDENTS

New Zealand announces changes in student visa terms

tudents with financial difficulties who want to study now have an easier option. The Indian Banks Association has set a committee headed by TM Bhasin, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Bank. As per the committee, the structure of educational loan needs to undergo a change. The committee will be sending its recommendations to the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre.

The list of recommendations includes a demand to provide uncollateralised loan to students based on merit. Cut-off marks will be decided upon for such loans.

Students' employment potential and repayment capabilities will also be considered before granting loans.

Currently students applying for an educational loan below `4 lakh are free from the burden of collaterals.

This amount is soon likely to be increased.

he immigration department of New Zealand has recently announced new changes to the student visa process.

The government claims that the changes to the 'Study to Work' visa, which aims to attract students and help them get work and residence, will come into effect from July 25.

Currently, Indian students are the third-largest source of international students in New Zealand and around 11,600 Indian students are enrolled in New Zealand.

After the changes are implemented, students would need to study in New Zealand for at least two years in order to get the 'Study to Work' visa.

Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said it was important to ensure that students genuinely come to New Zealand to study. "The majority of people are here to legitimately study, but some just see a student visa as a shortcut to gaining access to New Zealand. Some education providers have been enrolling students who are not capable of successfully completing their courses, have poor attendance, and who are recording poor learning outcomes,” Coleman said.

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orensic science refers to the application of a number of fields to help detect crime and facilitate criminal investigations. It is offered by many Indian universities at the graduate level in combination with criminology. Usually a BSc is preferred for admissions to this programme. However, applicants from all backgrounds are admitted.

Some universities offering this course: Dr BR Ambedkar University in Agra offers MSc in Forensic Science; University of Mysore offers MA in Criminology and Forensic Science; BHU, Varanasi offers MA Criminology; and Punjabi University, Patiala offers MSc in Forensic Science.

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eccan Education Society (DES) has entered into a pact with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to provide postgraduate degrees in Food Bioscience and Clinical Microbiology for its Fergusson Centre for Advanced Studies (FCAS). The courses are scheduled for offer from July 2011. The courses are of 18-month duration, with a choice to quit at the first term’s end. Students will receive a certificate issued

by GCU and those who decide to continue with the second term of 11 months will study at GCU, Scotland. The fee that will be charged to the students will range from `1.5 lakh to `1.8 lakh. GCU may give a discount of 20 per cent on the second-term fee.

The agreement between GCU and FCAS has been aimed for academic partnership in life sciences. It also aims to establish a variety of postgraduate science (MSc) and top-up programmes in biological and biomedical sciences. With the Foreign University Bill coming through, the number of universites that offer twinning programmes with institutes outside of India may see a large increase. Students should carefully check the credentials of such foreign universities before enrolling in any such course.

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STUDY ABROAD TOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR DELHI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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panel of Vice Chancellors, headed by BB Bhattacharya (Ex-Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University), has submitted an interesting report to the HRD ministry. The report has recommended that 50 per cent weightage should be given to undergraduate scores and the remaining 50 per cent to common entrance test scores for admission into postgraduate programmes for all Central universities in India. HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has planned to commence common admission for MPhil and Phd programmes by 2012 at 40 of India’s Central universities. Earlier the panel had decided to give 30 per cent weightage to undergraduate scores for master’s programmes, master’s scores for Mphil programmes, and Mphil scores for Phd programmes.

few deserving undergraduate students of Delhi University (DU) will get the chance to go for a study tour. The three cities include Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu. Three batches comprising of 25 students each will be sent. A greater number of the lot are expected to be ones who are financially unsound.

To avail of the opportunity, students will have to submit a write-up of 100-200 words, and their first-year results will also be considered. The cost for the study tour will be incurred partially

by DU and partially by the foreign institute. DU had earlier sent its faculty to European universities for one-year master’s programmes.

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Why go the

Extra Mile Are the IB diploma or A level exams an investment for a better future? Youth Inc investigates

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ver the last few years, International Baccalaureate (IB) schools have sprung up in every nook and corner of the country. From one IB school in 1976 (KIS, Tamil Nadu), today there are over 80 schools offering the IB programme.

So, what makes the IB curriculum different from the state and central boards and other international qualifications?

Evolving as an independent thinker (over rote learners) is the key to success in this globalised world. With outof-box subject matters such as TOK (Theory of Knowledge) and CAS (Creativity Activity Service) the IB curriculum revitalises these very skills in students.

23-year-old IB student, Prateek Kaul, reflects, “The extended essay, which is required by every IB student is parallel to a mini

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thesis, and lets the college rank you beyond your abilities to take a test.

This kind of system also works well for students who have disabilities.”

Similarly, the A Levels are known to be more comprehensive and provide better understanding of subjects as compared to local state boards. “A Level stands for Advanced Level which is your plus two qualifications from UK offered by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

A Levels are accepted in more than 160 countries worldwide including India. The global acceptance of A Levels is due to its high standard of education which is application based and upgraded from time to time. It caters to today's generations, maintaining the uniformity in the curriculum world-wide. Students of A Levels study career focussed subjects (three subjects and English language) which have a

smooth transition with a link to academics to their further education to the universities for various undergraduate programmes,” states Dr Kishor Pillai, Principal, RIMS International School, Mumbai.

If studying abroad is on your agenda, you would get advanced college credit when you arrive at a US university. For instance, the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will waive college level Calculus I or Physics for students who achieve a six or seven in their IB Math or Physics subjects. (There are also a few colleges which would give you college credit for even a score of five in your IB subjects). So besides the quality of education and learning experience, if you manage to do well in all your IB subjects you could just shrink the four-year US degree into three or three and a half years.

Furthermore, many universities

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abroad will view students in a more competitive light if they have taken three or more A Level subjects and do exceptionally well in them.

Colleges abroad, predominantly in the US, are well aware of the evolving and elevating curriculum of IB and A Levels. As a result many colleges give special preference to students

who study in IB schools or take extra A Level subjects. “Students who opt for A levels and IB are generally more hardworking as they voluntarily opt for a more challenging curriculum.

Besides, we are more confident of the quality of the education imparted as we know these boards have to meet certain prescribed international standards,” mentions an admission official from Columbia University, New York. There are universities across the UK that refrain from enrolling students who have studied at local state boards, and such colleges will only accept the A Level or IB qualification. For example, the London School of Economics, Oxford University and Cambridge University clearly state that they will not accept students from India who have done local boards but will instead prefer candidates who have A Level or IB scores. Hence, if any of these places is your dream school, then you really have no choice but to pursue IB or A Levels.

It is important to understand that not everyone who studies the IB or A Levels goes abroad. There are many students who pursue their high school (11th and 12th grades) through these boards and then opt to study in India itself. Many of the Indian universities will recognise these qualifications and let you join them for the Bachelor’s degree.

However, your choice of subjects will be very important because you cannot

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Oxford University and Cambridge University clearly state that they will not accept students from India who have done local boards but will instead prefer candidates who have the A level or IB scores choose geography and economics and then try to join an engineering college in India. Hence, play it safe and choose subjects which will have value in India as well as abroad.

Since there are around 80 schools in India offering the IB programme to students, it’s safe to assume that around 3,000 Indian students appear for the IB Diploma each year.

The number is similar for students appearing for the A Level exams. In stark comparison we have around 13.3 lakh students (in Maharashtra) appearing for the HSC local exams each year. Naturally, the cheaper and more easily available HSC exams are a convenient choice for students.

There are around 20,000 or more undergraduate students applying to study abroad each year and hence a majority of these students are from the HSC background. So, even if you land up with the HSC curriculum, you will have ample choice when you decide to study abroad.

The IB curriculum or A Levels qualifications are great options for students who have done very well academically in their past and can handle the pressure from these demanding and challenging boards.

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She’s calm and poised, but aggressive when it comes to the cause of education. A futurist with a difference, she’s strived to make a difference, not only for her students, but also her city. Sheriff of Mumbai and HR College Principal, Dr Indu Shahani shares her vision with Youth Inc

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ust back fresh from a rejuvenating trip, Dr Indu Shahani is teeming with ideas. Some from her experiences abroad, some from her constant conversations and interaction with her students, and some, just from the thinker that she is! Ideas that can be implemented for a better education system; and those that will cater to the common denominator of students in the country. Little wonder that, since she’s been the Sheriff of Mumbai

In the moment...

Dr Shahani is quite optimistic about the variety of choices available to students today, from vocational careers to study abroad. She herself has graduated from Sydenham College in Mumbai and holds a PhD in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. “If I was 17 today, ” she says, “I would opt for liberal arts as I feel that I have missed out on studying English literature and psychology, which I would have enjoyed to study.”

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since 2008. An educationist par excellence, Dr Shahani is a member of the committee on vocationalisation at the University Grants Commission (UGC); a member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) education committee and the IB Asia-Pacific regional advisory committee. She is also on the Academic Council of the Lintas’ Northpoint Centre of Learning. As a visiting faculty member at the UC Berkeley and NYU Stern, USA, she has had umpteen experiences to compare and contrast the India’s education system to the West and find a point where the twain can meet.

“What I found is that the educational systems are quite different in India and the West.

Also, anything in the system is really a matter of demand and supply,” she opines. Dr Shahani adds, “In India, we are overwhelmed by numbers, as 50 per cent of India’s population is under the age of 25, which needs to be catered to by our education system.”

Owing to the relatively lower percentage of students in higher education, the West can offer a large number of choices in academic programmes. Another point of contrast observed by Dr Shahani is the student-teacher

ratio, which is much lower in the West.

This is evident as in an average class in the West the ratio is 25:1 compared to India’s average of 60:1. Of course, that too is an offshoot of large numbers. As a result, better infrastructure is available in educational institutions, coupled with the fact that the budget allocation for education and research is considerably higher in the West. Not one to discredit our system, Dr Shahani is quick to point out: “Having said that, the Indian education system has done considerably well despite the challenges of growing numbers.”

With the Indian education system struggling to keep up with its developed counterparts across the globe, corporatisation of education institutes has been proving to be an effective solution.

What then, is its flipside? “As the demand for educational institutions grows, there is going to be a tendency for corporatisation of education. However, that does not necessarily mean that it has a bad effect because this actually brings in professionalisation in education,” believes Dr Shahani, who has over 31 years of teaching experience. In fact, Dr Shahani has worked toward significant collaboration between

SHERIFF’S TAKE On assuming charge as Sheriff of Mumbai, Dr Shahani launched the Women's Helpline 1298 with the support of twenty leading NGOs; promoted voluntary blood donation for the citizens to free the patients from the pressure of procuring blood; harnessed student energy for the Municipal Corporation’s Clean-Up Mumbai Campaign where the student volunteers would blow the Sheriff ’s whistle to keep Mumbai city clean; initiated the much-needed Green Mumbai Project; and provided for clean drinking water in the Mumbai

district jail.

Dr Shahani has led Sheriff ’s delegations to interact with premier institutions and universities in the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Quebec City, Montreal, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Singapore, and South Africa. She thinks that the actionable changes that can transform the lives of Mumbaikars are provision for smaller but better housing and cleaner public environment and spaces. These, she feels, would bring about a dramatic change in everyday living.

In a SNAPSHOT  More freedom for education institutes for decision making  More courses catering across student demographics  Technology is an important part of education, makes students better prepared, and teachers better informed  Sex education essential at school level, so students have no misconceptions about facts  Extracurricular activities are important for all round development industry and academia.

But isn’t this in direct contradiction to the quota system that has been an extremely resented part of our education system, which gives importance to quotas over merit? Don’t many unfortunate open-category students lose out on a seat, despite having the requisite marks, since it has been swallowed up by some kind of quota? Dr Shahani sets the thought straight: “The quota system is often required, otherwise students from underprivileged backgrounds may not get equal opportunities.”

This vision, coupled with other things had led Dr Shahani to be the award-winning woman of substance that we know. One of the most important things she feels should be implemented in all institutions is independent thinking. HR College was given autonomy a few years ago, but couldn’t be implemented due to some technical regulations. “The college, however, functions with an autonomous mind as the staff and students are independent thinkers,” is her last take. yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 11

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Selecting the

Right Course:

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hen Derek Monteiro was in the fifth and final year of his MSc in Physics at IIT, Mumbai, he ended his “affair with physics” to follow his true calling in modern art. The Mumbai-based artist says he has no regrets about his radical decision. Inspired by that “surrealistic dude,” André Breton, who loved the sound of the word ‘marvellous,’ he describes his art as ‘Marvellous Nonsense ’.

But not many students find it easy to change course mid-stream or almost at the finish line, like Derek did. Given the limitless options available nowadays, whether you’ve just completed your twelfth or your graduate degree, it is even more important to make sure you choose the right course and save valuable time and a lot of money.

According to career counsellor Swati Salunkhe, Managing Director of the Growth Centre, the most common reason for choosing the

wrong course is following the latest trend – the herd mentality.

The other reasons include peer pressure, parental expectations, perceived status attached to certain professions, and the ridiculous 'percentage’ factor, on the basis of which it is assumed that those scoring above 80 per cent should take up science, those obtaining between 70-80 per cent should choose commerce, and students scoring less than that should go in for arts.

NIFTY STRATEGIES The course you pick now for higher education is going to impact your success and happiness in life. So here are a few pointers for making a smart choice and avoiding getting stuck in a career doing work you don’t enjoy.

Shortlist your interests Do you think a doctor’s daughter who hates being around sick people

would be happy as a doctor? No way!

So give top priority to the things that interest you while deciding on a college course.

Rami Al-Rfou’, who graduated with electrical engineering in Jordan, is now pursuing a PhD in Computer Science in the US. He says, “I chose a different subject for graduate studies because I decided to focus on the extracurricular activities that I had fun doing and had motivated me during the undergraduate years.” Phanindra Bhagavatula, on the other hand, persisted with computer science even for postgraduate studies. He says, “After I spent nearly four years working in the industry, I realised I wanted to gain more skills in my chosen field.”

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Check out the career prospects Making career opportunities the prime reason for picking a course is definitely not a bright idea. But you’ve got to be practical and research where your chosen path will take you. Kunal Modi, a computer engineering graduate, was working as a soft ware developer for an e-commerce company when he realised he was more fascinated by jobs involving the sale of software or services to clients. His next move?

He opted for the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) programme. Says Modi, “I chose MSIS because it would help me acquire finance and management skills and help me understand how technology marries business.”

So research the different career

YOUTH INC Says

 You are Godly good – We all have our forte, so why not stick to something you are already amazing at?  Get real – You are not as fantabulous as you think you are. You might be a great writer but a crappy editor, then take a course in editing and strive to be a well-grounded professional.

Challenge your weaknesses and broaden your horizon.  Talk to your tattoo artist – If you have been sneakily watching MTV Ink and trying hard not to drool, then

unleash your true passion and explore.  Picking a major is like picking a life partner – You can always have a fresh start after years of sweating.

But why deal with the divorce when you can avoid it in the first place. Know the difference between a passion and a hobby.  Lying ain’t gonna get you anywhere – Be true to yourself. Know your strengths and weaknesses and don’t leap into something that you cannot handle.

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POPULAR

Vocational

COURSES

• Sophia Shree BK Somani Memorial Polytechnic has a Diploma Course in Applied Art • Shree Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic has full-time and parttime diploma courses in different engineering streams • Mumbai University offers a Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition as a specialisation course for graduate students • The Export Trade and Training Institute conducts an Advanced Certificate Course in Foreign Trade

paths that are related to your interests and skills. Get information on salaries, employment opportunities and job security in the market for your chosen career.

Research courses that would be a good fit Next, use all available means – the Internet, campus visits, newspapers and magazines, discussions with family and friends, ex-students, and professors – to check out the universities and colleges offering the courses you’re most interested in. Go by the credentials of the institution rather than eye-catching advertisements promising “100 per cent job placements.”

Also, don’t make the mistake of equating higher education with a degree course. There are several good options offered by vocational colleges and polytechnics too, so explore these as well.

Check if you’re eligible for these courses Enrolling for certain courses requires prospective students to clear entrance exams. Some might need a minimum period of employment, such as an MBA programme. In case you’re considering studying overseas, you might or might not need to take the SAT, GRE, GMAT, or TOEFL. Find out the requirements in advance as these exams need proper planning.

Check if your choices are feasible A reality check is a must before you go any further. Consider if your financial circumstances would make it possible to cover the cost of study.

If finances are a hurdle, research opportunities for bank loans and scholarships. If time is a constraint due to other responsibilities or a job, then an online, part-time, or correspondence course would be sensible options. Also, some courses are very competitive and difficult to get into. So do an honest evaluation of your potential and prospects.

Seek guidance if you’re confused Often, even students who are sure about their field of study realise they want to do something else after tapping into unknown skills and interests later on. But if you cannot figure out what to study next, it’s time to consult your parents and close friends who know you better than anyone else, or even a career counsellor.

Says management student Ann Verghese, “I wasn’t very sure about pursuing an MBA but valuable inputs from my friends who were in the same field helped me decide.”

Tania Fernandes, who chose commerce for junior college because she loved maths, says, “My parents advised me to go in for a career guidance aptitude test when I was undecided about what to do next.”

On discovering her potential for more creative pursuits, she is now doing her BSc in Multimedia and Animation.

Salunkhe has this advice for uncertain teenagers and young graduates: “The intrinsic way ahead would be through self-introspection, by listing their likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. The extrinsic way would be through a professional career counsellor who administers aptitude, intelligence, and personality tests, thus narrowing the course options for them.”

SUMMING UP Carol Eikleberry, author of The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People, puts it nicely: “Develop your own unique potential instead of following conventional expectations to become someone else.” So make sure you get on the right train and you won’t find yourself getting off at the wrong career station. Having a career goal that matches your interests might not necessarily lead to wealth, but will ensure contentment and a fulfilling career. And that, in Derek’s words, would be absolutely marvellous! yi

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_ETIQUETTE

kiss

AS IN THE WEST, THE BUSINESS KISS IS SLOWLY FINDING ITS WAY INTO THE INDIAN SCENARIO. DOES IT WORK THOUGH? PRIYANKA MEHRA INVESTIGATES

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ow often have you been caught leaning forward with your outstretched hand and puckered lips, in a quandary whether to greet the business delegate in front of you with a firm business like handshake or lean forward for the fast becoming popular ‘business kiss’? You will be surprised that this confusion is shared by not only junior employees but also global leaders. A small error in judgement on social decorum in the business world can play an ominous role to your product launch plans and tie- ups with foreign conglomerates overseas.

A well-travelled friend was recounting a humorous incident, about one of his overseas conferences. The timing of the two people poised to greet each other was completely off and their noses ended up bumping against each other much to the amusement of the other delegates present at the conference.

Misjudgements in kissing in the business world instantly reminds me of the evergreen TV series Friends where Rachel Green played

by Jennifer Aniston, who after a great interview, misunderstood her prospective employer’s leaning forward for a handshake, and went ahead and kissed him causing the bewildered man to take a step back

and much embarrassment to herself.

Though the controlled and formal handshake is undoubtedly defined, the dilemma of a business kiss, more specifically the dos and don’ts seem to baffle people around the globe.

There seem to be no definite answers to the question, in fact some of the

CELEB Take

Aamna Sharif, Actress

"I THINK KISSING ON THE

CHEEK OR AIR KISSING IS FINE AS LONG AS IT IS A CLOSE OR GOOD FRIEND BUT OTHERWISE IT ISN’T REQUIRED FOR ONE TO GREET OR BE GREETED IN THAT MANNER. I WOULDN’T ADVOCATE IT AT ALL, ESPECIALLY IN A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT"

self proclaimed work etiquette gurus also sensibly state the best answer is to not kiss at all in a work scenario.

The art of business kissing seems to be more like, the page 3 air varietal (the muah muah range) , leaning forward with a charade of

kissing sans any physical touch (God forbid).

There are, of course, places where business kissing is a strict no – no, namely an interview, your first day in the office, a junior employee initiating a business kiss with his or her seniors and so on.

You can blame it on globalisation and the potpourri of world cultures if you must; the business kiss is the latest entrant on the Indian work scenario and seems to be adding confusion to the already perplexed state of business etiquette. Though Indian women are on par with, or even ahead of their counter parts in all areas of work be it designing, banking, advertising or entrepreneurship, they are still traditional at the core and in their outlook and business kissing may make them a tad uncomfortable.

As Madan Sharma, corporate training consultant says “If you want to avoid a business kiss without offending your foreign client, hold out your hand in greeting with a sincere look and welcoming note in your voice.”

All said and done be prepared with a sense of humour and the ability to laugh at yourself if you get caught in a situation, as each country has their own culture and as the saying goes ‘When in Rome do as the Romans do.’ yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 15

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Job YOU'VE LANDED YOUR DREAM JOB, AND ARE ABOUT TO ENTER THE OFFICE ON YOUR FIRST DAY. YOU CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE FEELING - NERVOUS ENERGY MIXED WITH HOPE AND FEAR.

Priyanka Mehra

TELLS YOU HOW TO GET THROUGH IT ALL

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hink of a fresh white shirt, butterflies in your stomach, a lot of nervous energy, resolve to prove yourself, and dreams of making it big in the corporate world. Your first job may seem daunting when you are lounging at home, wearing your

favourite torn jeans and chilling with friends. The evolution from the university campus to the corporate conference room can be one of the most challenging transitions, if one does not go in well prepared. Here are some basics that everyone should be aware of when starting a new job.

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Mahesh Nazare, Director of a corporate training company, Red Dot Trainings, gives us his tips for fresh recruits: • Drop your perceptions: When entering the corporate world, make sure you enter with a clear head. A preconceived notion that bosses are bad might actually move you in that direction. Instead, your boss might be extremely instrumental in your career growth.

• Be knowledge-hungry: Be extremely proactive and driven to grasp knowledge from your fellow team members and seniors. Start networking!

• Learn professional effectiveness: Be professional but approachable in all aspects. Your effectiveness as an employee will build trust and you will get to climb the ladder soon.

• Watch your dress code: Look good, feel good, and perform well.

Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

All the best!

Smile! It is not only the technical and knowledge-based skills but the underlying behavioural and soft skills that play important roles in determining your success at any organisation. Remember that you are being keenly observed by everyone

from the CEO to the office boy, so keep a smile on your face and the positive attitude of a team player to begin with.

Be helpful. Expect a lot of unexciting tasks: these could range from fi ling papers, to creating database fi les to making phone calls. Hang in there, everyone from an MBA to a college graduate has to go through this. Give ideas and suggestions but don’t overstep the mark. Don’t share your opinion on the budgets and business strategy of the company in your first week at work unless you are invited to do so. Be friendly and participate in all team-building activities.

Your enthusiasm is bound to be appreciated.

Learn. Be ready to absorb every bit of information like a sponge.

Keenly observe the behaviour of those around and the dynamics within the organisation. You will be surprised by what you can learn within the first few days from just observing and listening to people around you. Th is information will help you in handling people effective without getting yourself entrenched in office politics.

Do not wait around for instructions, now is the time to display that proactive approach

SAWAN AGARWAL, 19, tells us about his first week at Rave Media Production House

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tanding in front of the office entrance for the first time was almost like entering a graveyard at midnight. The workplace seemed to be a haunted place where all the monsters were waiting for my arrival!

I had mixed feelings going in; I was very happy that my dream of working with a reputed company was coming true. But I had butterflies in my stomach, wondering how my colleagues would behave with me and whether I would be able to adjust in the work environment as compared to campus life.

mentioned in your resume. Take the initiative by asking questions and make points of the information given to you to save yourself from asking the same question again.

Use your spare time to get familiar with protocols and procedures, and understanding the hierarchy of the organisation memorising, names of colleagues and their roles.

Show your appreciation.

Remember to thank and show your appreciation to everyone who helps you. The importance of the general staff is often undermined, while the truth is quite contrary; these are the people who will help you the most in your hour of need. It is extremely important to be polite and establish a rapport with them.

Acknowledge your limits. If you do not know something you are asked by a client during your initial days, there is absolutely no harm in saying, "Please let me check this and get back to you." Ensure that you do get back as promised. Your honesty will be appreciated as opposed to giving incorrect information and getting yourself into trouble sooner or later!

Remember to be honest, open, and ready to learn and you will conquer this new domain with flying colours. Good luck! yi

I met a variety of people, most of whom were helpful and generous, ready to answer my questions, and guide me. That being said, there were also some people with a cocky attitude and an ego larger than life, but still from whom I could grasp a great deal. It was actually a good experience as I got to deal with different types of people.

I started working with the perception that jobs aren’t scary, but bosses are.

My boss was irritating, impulsive, hyperactive, dominating and more. He would give suggestions or pass comments even before I started talking. He was a typical nightmare boss, but I realised with time that I had learned a lot from his teaching and he had made me a better copywriter.

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You will breathe a sigh of relief when you are done with these entrance tests once and for all. All those who have just entered class 11, be it in science or commerce, need to start planning their timetable to ace these career-making exams. Youth Inc provides the initial skeleton

IIT JEE What is IIT JEE?

the reserved category, and `1,000 for When can you take AIEEE? The AIEEE is held annually in April. the open category.

Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination, IIT-JEE or just JEE, is an entrance exam for IIT applicants and other handful engineering colleges. The colleges use JEE scores as a sole criterion for admission to their undergraduate programmes.

Who can appear for IIT-JEE? Anyone who has passed class 12 with science can appear. Minimum marks requirement for the open category is 60 per cent and for the reserved category is 55 per cent.

Where can you take AIEEE? The AIEEE is held at many locations in India. They have also introduced an online exam on a limited scale but most candidates prefer the offline system that is traditionally conducted.

AIEEE What is AIEEE?

MHTCET What is MHTCET?

Why should you appear for IITJEE? To be eligible to apply for courses such as: Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Technology, Integrated Bachelor of Technology courses.

How to apply for IIT-JEE? To apply for IIT-JEE, contact designated banks around your house.

The forms are available for `500 for

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET - Maharashtra) is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education for all health sciences, engineering and pharmacy degree courses. The Government of Who can appear for AIEEE? Maharashtra is appointed a competent Anyone who has passed class 12 with or equivalent from a recognised authority for the MHTCET. board with 50 per cent marks for general category candidates and 40 Who can appear for MHTCET? Students who have passed class per cent for reserved category. .

All India Engineering Entrance Examination, AIEEE, is a national level entrance exam for engineering and architectural studies.

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12 or an equivalent exam and wish to pursue engineering or medical sciences for undergraduate programmes can apply.

course in architecture, BArch, should take it. Also many other universities in the field across India consider the NATA score for admission.

How to apply for MHTCET? The application forms and information brochures are available at most junior colleges or higher secondary schools.

Where can you take NATA? NATA is offered at various architectural colleges in India.

When can you take MHTCET? MHTCET is scheduled in April or May after HSC exams.

CPT What is CPT? Common Proficiency Test, CPT, is an entrance exam for chartered accountany (CA).

Who can apply for CPT? Commerce students, who wish to pursue CA, need to take it It includes four subjects: accounting, mercantile laws, general economics and quantitative aptitude.

Where can you take CPT? It can be taken at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) when scheduled.

When can you take CPT? CPTs are scheduled in the month of February, June, August and November. To appear for the exam you need to register with the institute. This exam can be given simultaneously while studying for the BCom.

NATA What is NATA? The National Aptitude Test in Architecture, NATA, is the aptitude test for aspiring architects. The entrance test measures drawing and observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, and critical thinking ability.

Who should appear for NATA? Applicants desiring an under graduate

Why should you take NATA? All colleges of architecture, Government and private require applicants require the NATA.

BBA What is the BBA entrance?

Bachelors of Business Administration, BBA, is a course after class 12 in Maharashtra. The exam is for entrance to this course.

Who should take it?

Anyone who has passed the class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board across India can appear for this entrance exam.

Mostly commerce students opt for the BBA entrance exam.

Where can you take the exam?

Different universities and colleges have their private examinations.

Applicants need to inquire about specific programmes within the college for further information.

When are BBA tests scheduled?

BBA is scheduled in April or May after class 12 exams.

CS What is the company secretaries course?

This course was initiated to provide a platform for students to interact with companies directly. It has a professional development course, which focusses on management criteria.

Who can apply for CS? Anyone who has passed the class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognised board across India can appear. Mostly commerce students opt for this exam.

Where to apply for the CS course?

Students can buy the forms from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India from their various locations.

When to apply for the CS course?

Admissions happen throughout the year but are scheduled for the last week of March.

ICWA What is Cost and Works Accounting (ICWA)?

This course is to promote deeper study of cost accounting for the students. It provides for deeper detail on accounting techniques and cost for sectors like BPO or retail sector.

How to apply?

You can get the prospectus and form from ICWAI’s office.

When to apply?

Admissions are open throughout the year but exams are scheduled in June and December. yi JULY 2011 â•‘ Youth Incorporated 19

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_FOREIGN SHORES

Planned

PROGRESS The new format of the GRE is to be administered from August this year. Youth Inc makes it easier for all you foreign university aspirants with this week-by-week study guide

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raduate students who are applying for a master's degree to any non-business related school for admission in subjects like engineering, psychology, and education need to take the Graduate Record Exam, or the GRE. The GRE is undergoing a radical change. For starters, the look, feel, and software capabilities of the exam will now change. Students will be permitted to go back to answers, skip questions, preview sections, and even have an on-screen calculator while taking the exam. Basically, the experience will be like taking a paper-based exam on the computer.

One of the chief complaints of students was that the GRE focused a lot on vocabulary and more specifically, vocabulary used in American schools and colleges. The new GRE reduces the focus on vocabulary, eliminating antonyms and analogies completely. In the end, the test makers claim that they are changing these tests for the better, to become more accurate predictors of students’ success in business or graduate school. Whether this holds true or not is still to be tested.

The following is a sample study format you can adopt if you plan to do a self-study programme:

THE NEW GRE Week 1 Go through the ETS The Official Guide to the GRE and make a list of the words you do not know. Look up a dictionary and start making your own word list. Don’t just memorise the words – try to create sentences which will help you remember the words.

Week 2 Use 'The Quantitative Section' in the same book to brush up your math concepts (topics such as mental math, ratios and percentages).

Ensure that your word learning does not take a back seat.

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Week 3 Start practicing math problems topic-by-topic (such as permutations, probability, statistics, and so on).

Identify the areas where you need more practice.

Week 4 Now that your vocabulary is a little better, start with the sentence completion section of the verbal section.

Week 5 Now introduce yourself to the world of Critical Reasoning.

Week 7

Week 11

Dedicate this entire week to the reading comprehension module.

Now you are ready to practice an entire GRE test at one stretch. Make sure that there are no distractions around you and time yourself. Try to finish one test per day and analyse your errors. You can use the paper tests from the ETS book, but avoid repeating the tests. It's even better if you have access to online tests.

Week 8 Take a mock test which helps you to evaluate your current performance. You can do this test online on various websites.

Week 9 Focus on your essay writing skills and write practice essays from the ETS book.

Week 6

Week 10

Practice mixed math problems from all topics. In addition to this, refer to Cracking the new GRE (Princeton Review) and DVD.

Under time constraints, solve quantitative comparison and data interpretation related math topics.

Again, try to do this online.

Week 12 After practicing the Computer Adaptive Tests in Powerprep and other online soft ware you should now be confident to take the GRE exam at the testing centre. yi

BOOKS

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Changing the

Game: Recession’s impact on management curricula

Youth Inc explores this new trend

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he ripples of the US-led recession were felt all over the world, even though its effects in India were minimal. India’s unemployment rate, close to 11 per cent, still compares favourably with rising unemployment rates across the world.

Businesses across the world are undergoing a metamorphosis as they adapt to the needs of the current scenario to survive. Similarly, even business schools are changing their curricula; today’s MBA programmes incorporate new coping techniques

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and strategies to deal with the nuances of the financial crises with the hope of arming students with the knowledge to pre-empt and cope with future market crashes.

Ajinkya Khedekar, an equities investment banker working in Merrill Lynch, New York, welcomes this trend, “More and more business schools should teach such courses because it is very important to analyse how companies functioned in the past due to market conditions. Such knowledge will equip students to make better decisions when they start working in companies.”

Almost everyone held business schools and holders of the coveted MBA title responsible for the global meltdown of companies and the worldwide recession. Business schools focussed so much on how to achieve success through profits, that students were encouraged to use any means possible to make their future businesses successful. Today, ethics are an integral part of any leading business school’s curriculum as the financial crisis has shown that ethics is as important as making profits in a business. Incorporating ethics in management courses is probably the only way future managers will make

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the ‘right’ decisions.

“Almost 40 per cent of incoming full-time MBA graduates indicate that they chose to attend Haas based at least in part upon its focus on ‘social impact’,” says Jo Mackness, Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Business of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Business students at Haas are encouraged to engage with leading companies that are making the fundamental shift toward ethics integration and apply lessons learned to their own companies upon graduation.

Harvard Business School (HBS) offers a ‘Leadership, Values and Decision-Making’ module as part of the MBA curriculum. This course serves as a guide for students to make managerial decisions and understand how ethical processes are needed to make value-based and sound judgments. Another course offered by HBS, ‘Leadership and Corporate Accountability,’ is an actual ethics course that focusses on the responsibilities and challenges that managers today face. The course primarily promotes ethical decisions and personal values in leadership.

Have Indian business schools incorporated ethics in their classes? The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, offers a ‘Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility’ course. “The ethics course is taught rather unethically and it is just pass or fail. Is IIM propagating that ethics is optional?” asks Raghav Doobi (name changed), a student

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“The ethics course is taught rather unethically and it is just pass or fail. Is IIM propagating that ethics is optional?” from IIM Ahmedabad.

"Yes we do learn ethics at our school but the teachers don't even care to engage us in an intelligent discussion. One would expect the school, given its international repute, to place heavy emphasis on business ethics. The school may argue that ethics cannot be learnt in a classroom, but is instead ingrained in an individual by his or her upbringing. However, when a business school propagates aggressive profit-making, it is the school’s responsibility to teach

Georgetown University offers a new course called ‘Financial Crises: Then and Now.’ Such financial history lessons will help students understand the reasons for financial meltdowns and the real reasons why they are caused. Only by actually understanding the past, can similar mistakes in the future be avoided.

Steve Miller, a student currently pursuing this course, says “I had read a lot about the recession and how jobs are going to disappear in various places. Taking such

ethics at the same time," adds Shravan Khanna (name changed), a student at ISB Hyderabad.

With the changing business scenario and the economic turmoil around the world, it is but natural that schools and colleges change their curricula to incorporate practical courses that help students understand and predict market meltdowns. And teaching ethics to the clueless student is the need of the hour. It’s the only way disasters like Enron or Lehman Brothers can be avoided. yi

a class helped me really understand the intricacies involved in financial decisions and how one can avoid mistakes will result in a domino effect.”

Villanova School of Business offers a course called ‘Understanding the Global Marketplace in the Post-Bailout Economy,” which teaches students how recession affected businesses globally. The course focuses on the problems of the past and how students can learn from them.

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College

ROAD TRIP

Go around the world in 80 minutes: AIESEC Bangalore's event, Global Village

AIESEC is recruiting new members on campuses across India for global internships

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IESEC is the world’s largest student-driven organisation, present in over 107 countries and territories, that offers a platform for the youth to explore outstanding global internships and leadership experiences.

Anvesh Rai from Bangalore reflects on his experience with AIESEC: “There are loads of people who dream big in this world, but there are few who work towards their dreams and very few who achieve them. AIESEC gave me a platform to pursue my dreams.

It gave me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with a team of brilliant individuals, develop myself, and experience professionalism at global level.” AIESEC is not just an organisation; it is a movement that envisions ‘peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.’ It is a global non-political, non-profit association that was started by a few college students in France after World War II. Yearning to bridge an ongoing

gap between cultures, religions, and political systems, AIESEC introduces young adults from different walks of life to a completely new world where they can procure experiences beyond the ordinary.

The organisation helps determined young achievers with global internships and team leadership opportunities through workshops and tie-ups with multinational corporations. AIESEC has partnered with leading giants such as CocaCola, Mahindra Satyam, Aditya Birla Minacs, Amazon, Artemisia, Today Group, LinkedIn India, Google, and thousands more. Their Global Internship Programme offers internship opportunities with the world’s most dynamic companies in diverse sectors such as management, engineering, education, and development. Students with the Team Leader Programme manage global teams on diverse projects to explore and develop their leadership potential.

This year, the AIESEC chapter

of India marks thirty years of success. Prithvish Uppal, Director Communications and Information Management of AIESEC India says, “AIESEC participants have an edge over others. Today, when India plays a core role in international markets, it is critical to have a global perspective to succeed.” Monica Khatri, AIESEC intern shares, “Through AIESEC, I discovered a new way to see the world. The skills and competences that one can develop through AIESEC is beyond imaginable.”

AIESEC is getting the show on the road on campuses across India in 2011. Any college student can become a member. They are recruiting new members into their ‘Work Abroad and Global Internship Programme,’ conducting workshops on ‘Team Leadership,’ and much more. AIESEC also has several events throughout the year where they invite speakers of international repute. So check out www.aiesec.org and unleash your dreams today. yi

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Cycle Chalao Pedals to

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DON'T WAIT IN LONG COMMUTER QUEUES; GRAB A RENTAL BICYCLE IN MUMBAI. THESE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ARE CERTAINLY GOING PLACES, REPORTS TULSI SHAH

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o big numbers, no complicated statistics, and no overly formal PowerPoint presentations. Raj Janagam, Jui Gangan, and Jyotika Bhatia have a simple solution to a messy scene – use a bicycle.

At 6:00 pm outside Mumbai's Vile Parle station, the trick is to charm one of the autorickshaw drivers for a ride; a crowd of commuters jostle with each other with friendly smiles in aspiration of a ride. Bhatia, Gangan, and Janagam, students of social entrepreneurship at NMIMS Mumbai, were frustrated by the superfluous struggle. They synonymously agreed, “Every evening was a battle to convince the autorickshaw driver for a 10-minute ride to the hostel that took longer in a rickshaw than walking.” The students set out to battle traffic jams with a cheaper, environmentally friendly option: the humble bicycle.

Bhatia, Gangan, and Janagam knew commuters would opt for

a bicycle for that last kilometre from station to home, if given the resources. They were the first in Mumbai to initiate the ‘community bicycle’ concept with Cycle Chalao, a social venture promoting cycling in India.

After innumerable surveys and extensive research, the trio have designed a revenue-based model.

Registered members of Cycle Chalao can, for a minimal monthly fee, obtain an access card and rent a cycle from one of the docking centres for as long as they require. They can then return the cycle to any of the other docking stations, as convenient to them.

Bhatia informs optimistically, “We have bought 30 cycles and offer our services to residents of a distant suburb in Mumbai, Mulund. We also have a promising population of 8,000 students of Kelkar College, in Mulund to convert.”

International stations On June 13th, Jagnam embarked on a venture that took Cycle

Chalao to brand new horizons in Colorado, USA. Cycle Chalao is one of 27 initiatives chosen in 2011 by the Unreasonable Institute.

The Unreasonable Institute is an organisation dedicated to giving high-impact entrepreneurs wings with funding and support.

Jagnam shares, “We are planning to partner with businesses to introduce modernised lock systems for the cycles. We want to connect with people across the world who have embedded systems like Cycle Chalao within their communities.”

Furthermore, Jaganam notes, “Hiranandani residents from Mumbai will soon be seen bicycling around with Cycle Chalao. We are going to have over 100 cycles and five docking stations in the vicinity.”

If the organisation achieves the goals they have set out with, Mumbaikars will be able to breathe a cleaner sigh of relief in a few years.

For a cycle ride around your neighbourhood, check out http://cyclechalao.com yi

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MIND! Unleash creativity, plan effectively

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he recent Bradley Cooper movie Limitless (2011), explores the idea of unleashing the power of the mind though an experimental drug, NZT, and increasing brain-function capacity from the average 10 per cent to a superhuman 100 per cent.

Instead of the drug NZT, Tony Buzan offers a simpler solution to increase your effective functioning – a mind map. In this fast-paced world with technology-driven changes, information overload, and utmost competition, a mind map can help to attain clarity, improve memory, and make an action plan for one’s life. One can also plan presentations and identify career goals with mind mapping. The best way to map out information, deal with emotional confusion, or brainstorm for creative projects is to lay it all out with bright colours and images using this fantastic tool. Buzan opines, “I am sure that mind maps will become the ultimate tool for knowledge-management in the world.”

BRAIN-WARE The fact is that the human mind remembers things and sorts out information by association, and not simply in words but also in terms of images and emotions. Mind maps, then, are an intuitive tool that can really reflect your thoughts and ideas on a subject. Buzan elaborates, “Mind maps are easy to use and uncomplicated to create. They are a natural expression of the way that

From laying out your life plans to revision notes or your list of groceries, mind maps are the 21st century way of organising information. Vibha Singh catches up with Tony Buzan, inventor of mind maps and coach on how to use your brain more effectively a person's brain has worked since birth. The brain is programmed to access and process images faster than words, which is the primary idea used in mind maps. So they are really very intuitive and easy.”

MUGGING OR MAPPING? Students can benefit enormously: mind maps are the answer to handling the excess information that students have to learn today. Student Rahul Khanna improved his marks dramatically by switching to mind mapping while taking notes and preparing for exams. He says, “I struggled with the vast amount of revision notes I had and was unable to remember all the key points. Then I converted all my notes to mind maps, reducing the number by 95 per cent. The mind mapping tool has been a blessing and I am sure to get into a reputed college now.”

PERSONAL DASHBOARD Mind mapping can help you in a number of ways. By mapping out the information like a tree, it becomes easier to see ties and connections. Not just information, but relationships also come to light. Forget the old lists of pros and cons by which you may weigh a potential partner, a mind map is the way to go. Says Buzan, “An important area where mind maps can be used is in understanding and managing your relationships with friends, colleagues, and family. You can work out

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your problem areas and strengths.” Make a ‘personal dashboard’ mind map — a one map summary of your personal life — and use it to navigate through your challenging relationships.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS Computer technology will soon develop enough to allow movement of images and words, making holographic, three-dimensional, and interactive mind maps possible.

Mind maps will be at the centre stage of the Internet as one global brain with Web 2.0; and it is the youth who are going to benefit the most. Buzan says, “With the recent advances in technology, the younger generation is using the Internet to easily access and edit their maps with their smart phones on-the-go. It is the best way for them to manage their time and improve their memory, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.” So make a map and unlock the limitless possibilities of your mind!

TONY BUZAN’S Life Tips PASSION People succeed in life only when they follow their real passion. Most people are living in a rut or following the herd and not pursuing their passion, which is the driving force for success.

MIND MAP OF SOCIAL

Networks

EXERCISE Dance, workout, or play sports; do any physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day.

This will not only keep you in good shape, but also supply more oxygen to your brain, firing more neurons and increasing your memory and learning abilities. Laugh everyday to uplift your spirits.

BE CAREFREE As children, we are totally carefree. The mind is like a sponge, absorbing everything. We are shaped by our experiences in school and college, which is frequently where we learn the concept of failure and form the basis of our reactions throughout life. We create blocks in our mind and this hampers our creativity. So be carefree and childlike at times. Fear of failure limits our possibilities. Removing the fear of failure allows us to realise our creative potential.

HOBBY Make a hobby of your brain, because it will feed you phenomenal rewards. The more you find out about it, the more it gives back, and its potential for giving is infinite. Keep learning new things in which you are really interested.

DAY DREAM The other important thing is to do is day dream and to put your energy in making it come true. Make your own mind map of your life goals and plan it like your curriculum vitae. yi

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Super The Indian

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From excelling in badminton and football in his early sports days in Ranchi, to bringing home The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done it all, and how! Youth Inc takes a look at what it takes to be India’s Superman

h HE MAY HAVE GOTTEN RUN OUT on the first ball he faced in his one day international debut over six years ago, but that’s just a statistic on his profile now.

Since then, he has scored several centuries, broken an umpteen number of records as a wicket-keeper and batsman, and led his Men in Blue to one of the most glorious victories in the history of Indian cricket. 33,000 fans in the stadium and exponentially more watching live via satellite, all waiting with bated breath at his last shot, majestically hit for the maximum. The frenzy that followed can only be felt again and again, when any Indian remembers that splendid April night.

Bringing home the ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years, while playing on home ground was no mean feat. Add to that the double bonus of being named the Man of the Match for the finals for his knock of 91 not out in 79 balls.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not just the captain of the Indian cricket team; he is

a force to be reckoned with. The highest score by a wicket keeper batsman in One Day Internationals. The highest score by a batsman in second innings of a One Day International. The highest number of sixes hit by an Indian in one inning of a One Day International. This and much more, all before turning 30. How does he do it?

“We take pressure as an added responsibility. We will stick to the basics and prepare well. We have the potential to do well in the tournament. For a change we will not be the underdogs,” said the confident captain at a promotional event before leading his team into the World Cup, without indulging in any sort of prediction games. “I never predict what will happen in cricket. We believe in each other and we believe in the process. We will take each game in the right frame of mind,” said Dhoni.

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s r e t s n u o y e h t n e Dhoni had giv er up in the batting a chance highhe 2011 World Cup order during t needed to become a leader. He’s been generous with giving the youngsters a chance higher up in the batting order during the World Cup matches, taking full responsibility of his decisions and open to bearing the brunt, which did happen often! “My thinking was to give the youngsters a chance up the order and be down the order to take a bit of pressure, but more often than not the pressure got the better of me. I had a point to prove more to myself than anyone else, and I am glad I got the number of runs that I did,” he said after the World Cup finals.

Looking back, Dhoni’s elevation to captain of India's One-Day team was a giant leap of faith. He was under three years old in the dressing room, but he seemed to have impressed the five selectors with his skill and ability.

The then 26-year-old Jharkhand lad, while accepting the captaincy was humble to say that whatever he had learnt from his seniors and had contributed felt good, and that he would like to continue the same in future matches as well. The flamboyant cricketer did that and much more!

In fact, after Dhoni led India to a win in Pakistan, President Musharraf said, “May I especially congratulate Dhoni for being the architect of the victory. May I tell Dhoni, I saw a placard telling Dhoni to get a haircut but if you were to take my opinion, you look good in this haircut, don’t get a haircut.”

Much of the credit for the belief in the Indian side has to go to Dhoni. It’s fairly easy to captain a team when things are going just right, but the challenge is when things go wrong. That’s when the team looks up to the captain for tough decisions, direction and reassurance, and often times the expression on the captain’s face could well be the difference between winning and losing.

What was most impressive about Dhoni during the tournament was how he absorbed all the pressure and was willing to face it head on, so his team didn’t have to.

Calling his own name when the chips were down, going up the batting order ahead of an in-form Yuvraj Singh, took a lot of guts. What better way to silence all your critics than to play the innings of a lifetime, while shouldering the responsibility of the team and the expectation of a billion people?

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His favourite animal - dog.

He has three dogs, a mixed breed German Shepherd called Sam, a black Labrador called Zara, and a Weimaraner called Zoya He gets his hair cut from Mumbai-based hairdresser Sapna Bhavnani He is a Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar fan.

He likes Prasoon Joshi as a lyricist Other favourite singers are Rahat Fateh Ali khan and Kailash Kher. He also shares his birthday with Kailash Kher His loves the Amitabh Bachchan movies Agneepath and Sholay; but prefers comedy and action over romance His favourite actresses are Katrina Kaif, Chitrangada Singh, and Angelina Jolie

ceremony after the World Cup final. “There are plenty of questions, but it is good to win, and that is the one thing that was definitely pushing me to do well in this game.

This was the goal that we wanted to achieve and each and every individual gave his 100 per cent.” Ravi Shastri aptly commented, “Plenty of questions to answer about the runs you scored, nice way to tell everyone to ‘shut up’!”

Even to that deserved comment, our humble captain replied, “That will be rude.”

While being a cricketer with many hairstyles and impeccable play Dhoni is in the process of being awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the Jharkhand government, even before he completes his graduation from St Xavier’s College in Ranchi. Dhoni’s success has also led to him to become one of Indian cricket’s most marketable properties with crores of rupees being negotiated on his name. His face shows up on a range of media campaigns. But, his stamp on cricket is the one that will stick, and he knows it.

In a nutshell, Dhoni’s journey from Ranchi to riches is all about an ordinary man doing extraordinary things.

Extraordinary as a person, a cricketer, and a leader. Truly India’s Superman! yi

He loves big cars – Pajero and Scorpio His favourite games are Counter Strike, Black Hawk Down, and Men of Valour His favourite food is chicken – chicken butter masala with naan and chicken tikka pizza He likes designer jeans and jackets are his style statement He likes staying with his friends gossiping and partying. He hates people who butter him up He is scared of needles!

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mantras on With Dhoni turning 30 to him July 7, this is our tribute Youth Inc presents to you 30 life mantras from the celebrated cricketer’s life. One for each year he’s been around! Some of it he grew up with, some he learnt from the game, and some from bitter life experiences. Most importantly, he believes in and lives by each one of them. Happy Birthday, MS! 1. Team victories more important than personal achievements “Ranking does not matter. The team is more important. As long as my contributions lead to the team’s victories, it is more important than the top ranking.”

2. Work cohesively Dhoni does not differentiate between players within the team. Instead, becomes the binding factor, a quality that differentiates him from the rest.

3. Don’t let huge expectations weigh you down “We should know what we are capable of and what we should do to get the desired results.”

4. Strike the correct attitude “In the batting power play, it’s important that you don’t play for the crowd, but for your country.”

5. Back your instincts When asked about his leadership qualities on being captain, Dhoni says, “I am not really a born leader.

In fact, I haven’t led any side before I became the Indian captain. But I always back my instincts.”

6. Reality over dreams “I don’t dream much. I live in reality. I plan for the future and I believe in taking one step at a time.

But, I give more than hundred per cent not just in matches but also in practice sessions.”

8. Calm and determined Let’s admit, it did take a level-headed and determined captain to sail India into victory in the ICC World Cup. Dhoni’s impact on the tournament was huge, influencing every aspect of the competition.

9. Know your boundaries Sanjay Manjrekar said that when he asked a great Indian batsman about Dhoni, he replied that Dhoni knows his boundaries. Captaincy, besides other things, is about straight talk and issuing timely warnings to players. Dhoni does it very well, and keeps it together, because of this inherent quality.

10. Guzzle pressure He just magically absorbs the pressure during high power matches, willing to face it head on, so his team didn’t have to bear too much. One can only think of his famous comment, “Pressure lena nahin hai, dena hai!”

11. Maintain balance It is a wonder that he manages to maintain the delicate balance between wicket keeping and captaincy, besides being an excellent batsman.

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12. Humility Even after all the success, Dhoni remains a Ranchi boy at heart, going home at least once every couple of months. This firm grounding comes from his parents, who haven’t changed their lifestyle after their son’s stupendous success, save the large TV that adorns their home to enjoy their son’s play.

13. Courage of convictions “If you act your best on that particular day (of the match) then you can beat any side. Maybe even the strongest side in the world.”

14. It’s all about ‘that’ one day “Every side has a good chance in any match, especially in the 20-20 format. It’s just about that particular day and the player that has his brilliant day, bowler or batsman.

15. Positivity His optimistic attitude and enthusiasm are evident.

He believes in beginning every match with positivity and injects that into the team members as well.

16. Believe in self Dhoni confesses it was a difficult target in the World Cup final and he wasn’t sure of the win. The only thing that kept him going was his belief in the team “We knew we have the firepower to win.”

17. Level headed Dhoni believes any team playing better and well focused can beat an award striking team. He believes it is important to be grounded.

18. Pointed focused Dhoni believes being focussed is the secret to success. By a win in the past it is no assurance of winning the next match as well, coupled with, “I have done it once, I can do it once again.”

19. Freedom to others Dhoni has always allowed his team mates to be themselves. “There’s no need to educate the players, you just have to let them play their natural game.

That is how they (the younger ones) start learning.”

20. Reality check Everyone desires a victory but if it’s seen that it’s not your day, it’s good to try and not give up but not raise your expectations to unachievable targets.

21. Take risks Dilip Vengsarkar says, “Dhoni has all the qualities of a captain, he is calm under pressure, he backs his decisions, and he is not afraid to take risks.”

22. Strategise well “When you try to hit those big shots, you tend to forget that you are playing for the country and not for the crowd. While trying to get those 20 extra runs, you may end up scoring 40 runs less.”

23. Go by your own expectations … is Dhoni’s strong belief, which he approaches every match with. Of course you have to perform well and give your hundred per cent!

24. Learn from mistakes “To progress, learning from mistakes would be the best way to learn effectively, especially if the mistakes are something that have haunted you” 25. Diff use tension Despite every series having its own set of pressures, whether of winning or playing against a strong team, the players should get used to it and learn to diff use it.

26. Success at its place Dhoni believes that he is into so much fame because of his excellence in his work. He believes if he doesn’t perform, this will automatically stop and he cannot allow himself to be distracted.

27. Be inspired by targets Working desperately to achieve your targets is one attitude that can keep you going to reach it.

Try for the maximum, that’s important.

28. Honest to work Being honest to your game or your work is most important. If you have lost the game, it is important not lay situational blame or blindly accept defeat, instead analyse and learn.

29. Technically sound Apart from strategies, technical aspects such as the frame of the pitch, the batsmen ranking, mindset of the bowlers, strengths and weaknesses while chasing, and so on are essential.

30. Opponents are equal Do not underestimate your opponents, focus how your team is progressing, but don’t constantly be bothered by what the opponents are doing.

If you couldn’t become the sportsperson you thought you wanted to, there are more options.

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e had barely recovered from India’s sensational World Cup victory, when the IPL began in its entire splendor accentuating the cricket-charged fever that had gripped the nation for the past few months. And now with India having its own F1 track in the form of the Buddh International Circuit in Noida, motorsport is all set to come up in a big way too.

When it comes to sports in India however, the predominant chunk of the population is content at being spectators. But GenNext, as always, has other plans. Today, many are considering a career in sports as players, managers, coaches,

physiotherapists, and reporters – the list is endless.

Reality check You don’t have to be a player to be involved in India’s sports scene.

Of course, if you’ve been one of those sporty kinds since childhood, harbouring dreams of being in India’s national cricket, hockey, or football team, then go ahead and follow your passion. But do add a dash of practicality to those dreams.

Remember that the road to glory is a rocky one. Especially if you consider a sport like cricket; every child born in India at some time or the other envisions himself padding up and representing the national side. Few carry this dream to adulthood;

Harsha Bhogle did it. So did Mandira Bedi. If you missed out on becoming a sportsperson, there’s still hope for you to make a career in sports. Rohan Pasricha tells you how

fewer still actually end up making it.

And the few who do must be super consistent or perish. This isn’t meant to dissuade anyone considering a career as a sportsperson. It’s just a bit of a heads-up.

Possibilities galore Well, that’s it for the ‘playing’ part of sport – the limelight bit.

There’s a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ work too that requires talented orchestrators to run the whole show. You can be a sports writer, manager, physiotherapist (who take home phenomenal pay cheques), public relations executive, media coordinator, or anchor. Your passion for sport can be fulfi lled by myriad career options, all within the realm

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New on the block Sports management is a relatively new field in India. In a nutshell, sports managers act like agents for sportspersons.

They provide guidance with regard to tournaments and even endorsements, assisting in getting sports personalities the best deals to enhance their sporting careers.

Such managers may be employed by a player independently or by the entire team. In India, sports management as a career is still in its nascent stages, with only a few universities offering courses for it. If one is genuinely interested in a career in such a field and willing to spend money on quality education, then there are a number of institutes in India and abroad that offer this course. Moreover, such professionals will always be in demand. Cricket aside, the state of oft neglected sports in India like hockey, football, boxing, and tennis indicate that there’s an urgent need

big role in ensuring that his client always remains in an optimum, positive mental state. This goes a long way in improving performance.

A commerce or BMS graduate can try his or her hand in the management side of things. Fitness buffs can put their skills to use as coaches or training instructors.

This will generally require a medical background and a degree in physiotherapy. For media and communication graduates, there are options in reporting and anchoring; and it’s never too late either.

Digging deep Abhideep Das, 26, was working as a human resources executive a few years ago. However, the monotony of his job got the better of him. He decided to do some soulsearching and realized that he had two passions: cricket and writing.

He enrolled for a postgraduate programme in journalism, and is now a correspondent with www.

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SPORTS MANAGEMENT  ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI, TAMIL NADU  INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE, NEW DELHI.

of sport. Says Yash Sawant, a sports writer for DNA newspaper, “Someone with decent language skills and passion for a sport, any sport, can make a great career in sports writing – be it cricket, tennis, hockey, or any sport for that matter.

In terms of pay levels, it’s quite low at the beginning of your career but when you rise to sports editor for a newspaper or magazine, the pay is good. ” Yash covers all the domestic sporting activities for DNA in Mumbai. He does agree though that if one is looking to get into the sports management side of things, then cricket is where all the money is at, especially with the advent of the IPL.

for a cohesive managing body in India. It’s a good time to be armed with a professional qualification in sports.

Tried and tested If you are at the crossroads of deciding which stream to take up for your future career, then keep sports in mind. Essentially, even if you opt for arts, science, or commerce, you’ll be able to make a career in sports no matter your background. An arts student who has done psychology can become a sports psychologist.

Sports involve immense stress, which in many instances can have a detrimental effect on the sportsperson’s performance. A sports psychologist worth his salt plays a

espnstar.com. Abhideep reports on all the cricketing activities around the country, and recently covered the World Cup and IPL tournaments.

So you may be no Tendulkar, Pillai, or Bhutia, but if you’ve got a good head on your shoulders, a passion for sport, lots of common sense, and are willing to go the whole nine yards to make a decent career in the field, then go ahead. The options are plenty. And if you can cough up some dough for quality education, many institutes abroad will help steer your career in the desired direction. If you would still rather do something else, there’s always that giant screen at the nearby lounge to get your sporting fi x. yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 37

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JAYANTI GHOSE 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 and guidance spans more than 25 years. She pioneered the concept of career counselling and career writing in the print media. She is actively involved in personal and group counselling.

For queries email studyindia@youthincmag.com

Study microbes!

Q I want to pursue an MSc in Microbiology. What is its scope?

-Swarnima Microbiologists are employed by diagnostic laboratories, public health laboratories, or they may pursue research in universities, medical institutes, pharmaceutical companies, research and development laboratories in the private sector, as well as in government departments relating to animal health, community health, environment, agriculture, and allied areas. There is increasing demand for microbiologists in brewing of alcoholic beverages, treatment of sewage and other wastes and production of fine and bulk chemicals.

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Cyber lawyer I have completed my LLB and am planning a career in cyber laws. I plan to do my LLM from a reputed university in UK but I am unaware of the current prospects in this field in India.

-Puneet You can take up a career as a cyber lawyer after your LLB and acquire relevant knowledge through study and experience. Doing an LLM would be a good move.

Although you do not need a technical/IT background to work in cyber law, a technical bent of mind is essential for success in understanding cyber laws. The scope of work ranges from private practice, litigation, corporate advising to international cyber law work. Since a cyber lawyer has to inevitably deal with criminal law, intellectual property law, and commercial and civil law in his cyber law cases, it is best to have sound and in-depth knowledge of these laws apart from cyber law to have a real edge.

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-Ayesha You can specialise in accounts during BCom,

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but it would not really position you as accountancy professional. For that you would have to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA) by training with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (www.icai.org) or as a cost and works accountant through the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (www.icwai.org).

You can take up training to be a CA or cost accountant right after completing class 12 alongside BCom or after graduation. ICAI also offers an Accounting Technician course while ICWAI offers a Certificate in Accounting Technician course.

Action oriented Q I want to become a sports physiotherapist. Which colleges offer post graduation?

-Rohan Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (www.gndu. ac.in); ISIC, Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi (www.isiconline.org); Punjabi University, Patiala (www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in); Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai (www. tnpesu.org); Srinivas College of Physiotherapy (www. srinivasgroup.com); and Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar (www.gjust.ac.in) are among the institutions offering postgraduate programmes in sports physiotherapy. Indicative examples.

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After arts Q What would be the options after passing class 12 with arts?

-Rachit Options for further study would include the five year law degree, hotel management, BFA/ BDes (if you have aptitude for drawing), or bachelor’s in dance/music, physical education, social work, the company secretary course, or integrated foreign language degree/English/ development/ media studies leading to BBA, BMS, or BA. After BA you could take up MA, MBA, LLB, or post graduation in journalism, advertising, public relations, and so on. Examples are indicative of the possibilities.

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PERVIN MALHOTRA & ZUBIN MALHOTRA Pervin Malhotra has helped students for over 15 years to make educational and career choices by providing them with information and guidance on the options available.

Zubin Malhotra is a management graduate and journalist by training. He is an alumnus of IIM Kozhikode where he majored in Marketing and Finance.

For queries email studyabroad@youthincmag.com

Help with SOP I am facing a lot of difficulty with the Statement of Purpose (SOP) required while applying to foreign universities. What must it focus on? Could you please give me some suggestions on writing an effective SOP? -Arjun Bagrodia The SOP in which you define your academic goals plays a significant role in determining your admission as well as financial aid for a foreign university. It is your chance to ‘sell’ yourself to the admissions committee.

It should answer the following questions: Why do you want to study a particular course? What have you already achieved and what kind of person are you?

Most admission officers look for signs that you’ve tried to challenge yourself by taking honours courses or doing extra project work and that you are really passionate about studying this subject. Extracurricular achievements and social service also rank high on their list.

Explain why you want to study the subject at that particular university. Study the course options and modules and mention them in your personal statement.

As a general rule, two-thirds of your SOP should cover the course and university you’re applying for and the remaining third should be about extracurricular interests. Mention work experience and don’t forget other skills such as IT, numeracy, and soft skills such as teamwork.

Be direct and persuasive. Try to write naturally and avoid pretentious long words and jargon. Avoid spelling mistakes and bad grammar. Most importantly, be truthful; don’t let someone else do your essay because you ‘can’t write’ or ‘don’t know what to write.’

Admission officers aren’t dumb — they go through thousands of applications and can smell a rat from a distance.

Concentrate on substance rather than trying to dazzle them with your style, wit, intellect or humour.

This is one portion of the application that you get to control completely, so impress them with your application!

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Rita Jagtiani The ‘sandwich’ year at most UK universities follows the second year of an academic degree programme. During this entire third year, the student is placed in a relevant work environment.

Through this full-time work, the student gains practical experience related to the field of study. In the fourth year, the student returns to the parent university to complete his degree programme. In this way, the vital practical dimension is added to the theory and in many cases this helps the student to identify his area of specialisation within the main course. Employers often prefer students from a sandwich programme as the student has more comprehensive skills to contribute to the company.

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-Kanchan Mishra There is no specific requirement of community service for admissions to any international university. The admission officers appreciate any involvement with the community as it shows an alert mind and a proactive personality. Any kind of social work opportunity that occurs naturally within your neighbourhood, school, or community is fine.

Forced work looks artificial and you won’t be able to sustain it over a period of time. It’s better to choose a cause that is dear to you. Projects could range from something as simple as helping to clean the neighbourhood to working for various campaigns in the city or your school. Keep it simple, keep it genuine.

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WITH GLOBAL AGREEMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL DEALINGS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARE FAST GAINING POPULARITY. YOUTH INC GIVES YOU A LOWDOWN ON CAREERS IN THE FIELD

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estselling international novels are available on the streets for as less as `50. Piracy of soft ware and music is so rampant that it is becoming increasingly impossible to keep a check. At a time like this, when even pirated toys and parallel goods seem to be available in almost every street market in the country, there is an urgent need for safeguarding rights and interests.

Even though there have been efforts to educate the public about the importance of copyright issues, many are of the opinion that there is still much work to be done.

As mediums of communication

increase, people face the problem of identifying the actual owner of a particular idea or thought.

The situation has further become complex with the widespread use of the Internet. Information, images, and even sound can be transferred to any corner of the globe within a fraction of a second. Any unauthorised person can transmit information without even getting permission from the actual owner, causing monetary losses running in billions. It thus becomes necessary for organisations to protect their work, whether hardware, soft ware, written or photographic material.

“With the Internet being used

for so many applications such as online education, ordering, and communication, companies are finding it very difficult to protect their interests,” says advocate Harsha Punjabi.

BACKGROUND Intellectual Properties Rights (IPR) are statutory rights that allow the creator or owner of a work product to prevent others from exploiting it for commercial purposes. These rights make the creator the owner of the work. IPR is not a modern concept, though it has gained popularity only in modern times.

This movement of safeguarding

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that started with the invention of the printing press has now taken global shape in the form of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and TRIPS (Trade Related Intellectual Property Right Agreement). “As there are numerous ways and means of protecting physical assets, similarly there are several tools to safeguard intangible properties like books, poems, inventions (scientific or technological), industrial creations, agricultural innovations, films or anything created originally by human resources,” informs advocate Deepti Raja.

GAINING IMPORTANCE “With international economic developments whereby business agreements and negotiations are being governed by global concerns, there is an urgent need for an exhaustive and detailed study of IP laws,” says Punjabi.

Companies who have created and protected their intellectual property today rule world commerce.

No company embodies this better than Microsoft, which has been built entirely on the strength of its software programmes that are protected through copyright. Thus, products (eg DVDs) are protected by patents, soft ware (eg Windows) by copyright, goodwill (eg the logo of Mercedes Benz) by trademarks, appearance (design of a Rolex watch) by designs, and spatial arrangements of the components on a microchip (Pentium IV) by semiconductor layout-designs.

COMPLEX ISSUES “The specific legal issues that arise in relation to IP differ from industry to industry. In the entertainment industry, copyright law would be important. On the other hand, for engineering designs, industrial laws would apply, whereas for the knowledge-based industry, patents would be primary,” says Raja.

To understand clearly which IPR applies to which form of intangible

asset is a complex issue. Further, the question of how and where to apply for the protection, and thereafter with whom the rights vest, at times is difficult to ascertain. These rights and laws vary in each country.

Profit sharing between individuals, between companies and inventors, inventors and the industry too is defined and limited by local rules and laws. Hence, it is very relevant to know and to appreciate a larger perspective of IP law, not merely from a legal standpoint but also from the perspective of the industry.

IN A NUTSHELL Trademark: A trademark can be a logo, a symbol, word, phrase, jingle, picture, sound or even smell, or a combination.

Patent: A patent is the right of an individual or an organisation to gain profit from a particular invention.

A patent is basically an intellectual property relating to scientific and technological inventions.

Copyright: It is a tool protecting the original literary works like books, novels, lyrics, songs, and computer soft ware.

Design: A design is the presentation of the whole or part of a product resulting from the features, colour, size, shape, texture, or materials of the product or its packaging.

WHERE TO TRAIN? Several courses are available for IPR. Most law programmes have a module on or offer specialisation in IP. The courses are suitable for working professionals as well as students aspiring to a career in IP. Many courses are designed in a manner so that they appeal not only to law students but also other legal/ paralegal professionals. Business leaders would also benefit immensely from these courses, as they would help them identify and harness the

intellectual wealth produced by their organisations.

Courses are geared towards trends and strategies in industrial, agricultural, literary, and information technology related fields, management of IPRs, national and international IPR issues, and such other aspects.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ?

• PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights • PG Diploma in Patent Basics and Introduction to IPR • PG Diploma in Patent Litigation • PG Diploma in Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights • Diploma in Intellectual Property law • Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (full-time) • Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (Distance Learning) • Certificate course in IPR WHAT’S THE ELIGIBILITY? Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university.

Candidates in the final year of bachelor’s degree course may also apply. yi

PERSONALITY TRAITS • Will you be able to understand the use of new technology and applications very quickly?

• Do you have good written communication skills?

• Will you be able to keep abreast of different laws that are enforced by the government and apply them in practical situations?

• Will you be able to interpret the meanings of technical as well as legal documents?

• Do you have sound thinking and reasoning abilities?

• Do you have reasonable analytical skills?

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Science GRAPHOLOGY IS BECOMING A POPULAR CAREER AS PERSONALITY ANALYSIS FINDS APPLICATION TO A VARIETY OF FIELDS, FROM HR TO TEACHING AND CRIME TO THERAPY. MANAKLAL AGARWAL EXPLAINS THIS PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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raphology is the art of reading of an individual’s character, personality, mindset, and relationship approach through the analysis of anything written, scribbled, or even doodled by that individual. Rafiullah Baig, Director of the Handwriting Institute of India, says, “Handwriting is nothing but a projection of one’s subconscious mind on paper. Graphology is a branch of psychology that aims at identifying human traits by analysis of one’s writing.”

Graphology is applied in a variety of fields.

Graphologists are called upon to consult on a variety of criminal cases, from authentication of signatures or handwriting in case of a legal dispute to identification of violent or suicidal traits from written notes. In case of the corporate sector, graphologists often work with human resources and recruitment agencies for indentifying candidates at the razor’s edge for competitive, high-level positions. Graphology finds therapeutic application with counsellors and some even attempt to change their personality through modification of handwriting and signatures.

If you are already thinking of pursuing one of these careers, a course in graphology can help immensely. Purvi Shah (24), a teacher, has done a diploma course from the Institute of Graphology and Personal Success, Mumbai.

Shah says, “Graphology has been immensely useful to me to understand my students’ mindsets and to teach them more effectively.” It is also useful for the development of one’s personal relationships by understanding others’ personalities and habits.

Professional earnings from graphology depend upon one’s experience, qualifications, and the client requirements. The range generally varies from `500 to `5,000. A career in this field is best suited to talkative, sociable, sincere, and mature people who can afford to practice graphology as a hobby to begin with.

To become a Graphologist, do the following: 1. Visit a graphologist and get your own signature analysed. This will be a direct self-check on your interest. Then decide whether you wish to learn more.

2. Read a book on the subject. Handwriting Analysis

by Andrea McNichol and Jeffrey A Nelson and Instant Handwriting Analysis by Ruth Gardner are recommended.

3. Attend a graphology training class.

4. Learn human psychology and develop your communication and interpersonal skills to understand each individual’s personal circumstances.

5. Understand management needs properly to render corporate services.

Check out the analyses of your favourite celeb signatures on page 43

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RANBIR KAPOOR

• He has very high self-esteem, but not ego • The attractive ‘R’ shows very good public lovability • Circled ‘i’ dot shows a very good sense of humour • All letters are clear; he is open and straightforward • There are many breaks in the signature; he is skeptical and

does not have inner faith in anyone • The ‘K’ is made in shortcut by using ‘R,’ showing he may deal with partners in shortcuts • The wavy underline shows high fluctuation in confidence levels • The ‘R’ of ‘Ranbir’ is made n style; sty he befools others in in matters of hi his likings

KATRINA KAIF • The signature is in two lines: normally such people are very laborious but the benefits are reaped by others • High letters show that she is very hardworking • The big ‘f’ says she is sincere • The ‘k,’‘t’ cross, and ‘i’ dot give shades to other letters on right side. This shows an overly helping nature and susceptibility to emotional blackmail.

• The ‘t’ without loop shows she has good vision but is not able to implement her plans and ideas properly • The pen is lifted after first stroke. This

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caannot shows a very alert person who cannot be easily carried away by other’s baseless talks The ‘i’ dot is up in air, which shows carelessness in the finer aspects of any activity The missing ‘na’ shows she is careless about her personal comfort needs and may even avoid timely food and sleep The ‘n’ without arch shows she incapable of acting tough or dictating authority without disturbing relations The very big ‘K’ of ‘Kaif’ shows she is overly caring for her family and partners

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No surname shows she is self-centred and calculative in a relationship. She believes in tit-for-tat and feels all alone internally. Covered ‘A’ shows inner fear and insecurity. ‘An’ is intermixed, showing a high desire for friendship; however, she may waste time, money, and energy over others uselessly.

The base of ‘k’ going down means she is internally disturbed and may feel like crying all alone. Pointed dots show that she is an expert at arguments. The missing ‘A’ cross shows that she proceeds without proper planning. The last ‘a’ says she has very poor returns on her efforts and poor recovery of her dues.

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Manaklal Agarwal analyses celebrity signatures to see what the written word reveals KARAN JOHAR • First letter is not a clear ‘K’; initially others may misunderstand him; however, he is a straightforward, clean person inside • The long underline and high ‘h’ without loop shows that he has extraordinary vision but is bad at implementing plans for personal profit • He is very emotional and touchy • He is an expert in projecting himself and has very high self-esteem • The deep ‘j’ going down shows an extremely high anger level

• He is focused and an expert at arguments • He has love, care and respect for his immediate circle but underestimates their capabilities • The dot over ‘j’ is high up in air, which shows he is careless about the details of any activity and may often commit silly mistakes • Finally, ‘j’ cut by underline shows that he is not able to digest his own mistakes and gets disturbed over minor mistakes at his end

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JOHN ABRAHAM • Full continuity if letters show that he is very emotional and touchy • The ‘n’ shifting deep down shows that he gets overly irritated if not cared for by others properly • ‘A’ is not in full and he has avoided crossing ‘A.’ This shows he is overly submissive to partners but avoids proper interaction with them, preferring to deal with them in short cuts • The ‘b’ and ‘h’ without loops show excellent vision but poor

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implementation of plans and ideas The base levels are up-down-up; he is highly confused and always in two minds The last ‘a’ is open from the top; he has an open mouth and can be blunt if pushed to a corner The high but unclear ‘b’ shows he is very caring for assistants and children, yet they may misunderstand him The ‘n’ like ‘u’ and ‘m’ like ‘w’ shows he cannot act tough or dictate authority without disturbing relations

Disclaimer: The opinions reflected are those of the Graphologist analysing the signatures and not of Youth Inc. Please read this article in the spirit it was written.

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s c i m o n o c E d n a e c r e m m o College of C Shraddha Shah gives you a tour of her campus

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IES College of Commerce and Economics has come up with a new tangent to scout for talent on campus.

The principal of the college has come up with ‘Aiyo it’s Saturday.’

On every Saturday, students allow their bags to rest at home and bring their talents to college.

Aiyo, its Saturday is a day devoted to extracurricular activities happening on campus every week so that students can get back to the right side of their brains and not forget that there is a life apart from scoring high marks and thinking of job prospects. The college is providing a platform for students to unleash their creativity, pursue their hobbies and passions, and also perform for their friends.

Location: Sion History: Established in 1989 by the South Indian Education Society

Courses: Junior college: Commerce Degree college: BCom, BMS, BAF, BBI, BFM and BSc - IT Postgraduation courses: MCom (Accountancy), MCom (Banking and Finance) MSc - IT According to principal Dr Minu Thomas, this is the year of upscaling competences. “I want my students to come to college on this day, learn a lot and enjoy even more. I want to give my children a platform to showcase their talent.

The idea of this day had been on

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my mind for a while. SIES College had a tradition where students and teachers performed with each other, organised classical music programmes and other dance performances and acts. We also encouraged sports and other extra-

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Sharing the super yummy Chinese food is the best way to make friends at the college canteen. Surprisingly, SIES College has served more Chinese than South Indian food, despite its lineage. In addition, the second most relished dish at the canteen is the hot dal khichdi, served with spicy pickle and sinfully delicious fried papad! The Nescafe stall is the place to chill with cool iced teas and super hot bowls of Maggi or yummy pasta and the best place to sort out your project work. The other hangout spot in the college is ‘CC’. It is the Creative Corner where students play, practise and have group meetings.

curricular activities, but all this had lost its focus in the due course of time. This is my second year as principal in the college and I really want to implement this change.”

The students’ committee council of the college will plan the Saturday

events and Dr Thomas has promised to give credit to the organisational committee members of Fantasies 2010, the annual SIES festival.

To much surprise, the college also has an annual rock band concert – Thunderstruck, as part of Fantasies. It has been organised for the past four years. An event which mainly has college bands performing, mostly playing rock metal, it has also witnessed known bands like One Night Stand and The Works perform.

Summing up, it’s a college which has tried to preserve the Indian culture while entwining modern themes. Along with mandatory attendance, students enjoy the liberties they have. It is a very open way of welcoming students and befriending them! yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 47

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FACETED From politics to fashion to television, Shaina NC is making waves at many fronts. She interviews a number of stars on her show.

Youth Inc had the chance to speak to this glamorous woman and turn the tables on her

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aughter of the charismatic Nana Chudasama, the former mayor and sheriff of Mumbai, Shaina NC has distinguished herself in multiple ways at a young age. She is the BJP candidate for the district of Bandra in Mumbai, she has her own fashion label, she’s a social activist, and a TV host. She is confident and stylish as she breezes into her store at Fort, texting on her phone. Looking fresh and lovely in a soft white draped shirt, a long pearl necklace, jeans and heels, Shaina oozes class, confidence, and glamour. It is difficult at this point to imagine her as one of the few modern young women navigating the murky world of politics, but clearly there is more to Shaina than meets the eye.

Yi Fashion designer, social activist, politician, and now a TV host: how do you manage these different facets of your life?

SNC Time management. I work in a way that every minute is utilised to its best. You will never find me whiling away time at social events — I am literally in and out, not staying a minute longer than required.

Sometimes people criticise me for that, but I try to do two to three things together and that seems to work for me.

Yi Did you have to make sacrifices to reach where you are?

SNC So many. I feel very guilty as a mother; the whole world is dropping their kids back and forth from school and doing this or that with their kids. But I have grown up with a working a mother and I know that somewhere down the line they will respect me when they realise what I was up to. This is me living life on my own terms.

Yi How would you describe yourself when you were 17?

SNC: Very focused. I was ambitious, hardworking, and humble. I think I achieved what I wanted to because when I started designing I was 18. Most people after college used to just hang at the canteen, while I was working. It seemed boring to some, but I thought it was the correct way of living my life.

Yi What are your mantras for success?

SNC Three Hs: hardwork, humility, and honesty.

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Yi How would you encourage social and political involvement for adults and teens today?

SNC I would tell them to not be pessimistic about the situation and not to constantly sit on denial and criticism. If you really want to be part of change, plunge into it and take up a social cause of your choice.

Through my designing years, I have always had shows for cancer patients and other aid associations and it has helped me a lot.

Yi Do you have anything to say about the dress code of today’s youth?

SNC I feel the youth today ape the West too much. One should patronise the Indian saree, especially at the international level. It is also a great option for formal dinner parties. Bollywood stars are wearing gowns at the film festivals when they should be wearing sarees.

Yi Is there any advice you would like to give to budding entrepreneurs, especially women?

SNC I’d tell all women to make sure that you’re financially independent, because men learn to respect you once you’re financially independent.

Yi Who is the most charismatic personality who you have ever met or interviewed on your show?

SNC It’s been a great cross-section of personalities and all of them have been very interesting at their individual capacities. But I think Baba Ramdev knows how to play the gallery. yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 49

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WALL STREET INVESTMENT BANKER Mohit Bhatia SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AND VISION ON GETTING A BREAK IN INVESTMENT BANKING, DESPITE BEING FROM A TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

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nvestment banking is a highly lucrative field but one that is very hard to break into. As a career switcher attending a 'non-core' recruiting school you face some huge challenges.

At 'core schools' there are few positions available that are quickly filled by students with alumni's help. Additionally, many pursuing banking can’t explain why they are interested in banking and why they would be a good fit. Finally, and most importantly many fail to invest the time required to network. The following steps provide a guide to pursue a career in this field. So what can you do?

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Know your story: You must be able to explain, why you want

to specifically pursue investment banking and why you would be a good associate. The toughest task is to spend enough time building a credible, well thought out story.

Bankers want to be convinced that you have taken the time to understand what investment banking is, and know your responsibilities as an associate. You need to convince them that what you are looking for and want to do is not available in any other career field (such as consulting or financial services). Since banking involves long hours, bankers want to be convinced they are hiring a person who understands this.

Think about your career so far and the key transition points. What made you realise that investment

banking is the right career for you?

Next, you need to convince the bankers that you have done your homework and understand what is required to succeed. Use your past experiences to bridge the gap and demonstrate that you already have the necessary skills, which include:  Attention to detail  Ability to work in a fast paced environment and deliver a quality product in a short time  Interpersonal skills (with team work, and managing relations up and down, clients)  Self-starter who takes initiative (work under less guidance)  Project and time management  Enthusiasm, energy and attitude  Strategic thinking  Ability to analyse at a higher level

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Mohit Bhatia

CV

 MBA in Finance and Accounting from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business  Prior to Tepper, he did BSci in Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona  Worked as Project Manager at Honeywell International’s Aerospace Division for eight years  Vice President of Investment Banking for the Graduate Finance Association (GFA) at CMU

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Network, network, network.

It is about showing your effort, enthusiasm and drive. The more people you meet the more you learn about the field, the job, the group and the bank. Create a list of all the people you may know (friends, friends of friends etc, use social networking websites like LinkedIn and Facebook). Meet them for a friendly conversation over coffee to show your interest. This is your opportunity to meet as many people as you can.

Besides attending several career fairs to build my network, I flew to New York (and other cities) every week for eight weeks simply to meet and speak to bankers. This was my opportunity to demonstrate my intelligence and show them that I was an interesting person. This also gave the impression that I was serious and had taken the effort to come all the way to learn about them. Finally, and most importantly this is your chance to get the bankers to speak to you about what they love the most – deal making. Ask them intelligent questions about what they liked about a particular deal.

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Know why you want to work in a particular bank and show

your intelligence about the field: While you are networking do your homework about the bank and team you are meeting with. Know where they stand in the league tables, what are some of the recent deals/ IPOs they have done, who are some of their top MDs. Study the deals and have an opinion about the deal and ask intelligent questions. Be able to answer what unique opportunities that bank would offer you and why they are the best fit for your personality. For me it was important to join a bank that had a large deal of volume, did several big deals and had clients all over the world. I knew that would be the best way to maximise my learning experience and hence CitiGroup was my top choice.

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Be interesting and unique by following your passions: Investment banking is not very difficult. What is hard is the gruelling 18-hour work day, for months on an end. Anyone coming from a good MBA programme can be trained in the technical skills but few will survive the ‘airplane test’ - for instance can I sit next to this person on an on an 18-hour flight

 Mentor for 12 college students, who are now professionals for investment banks such as JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Jefferies  During his MBA, did his summer internship at CitiGroup’s Investment Banking Division  Soon to be a full time associate in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) where he will perform M&A, IPO related work for Banks and other diversified financials

and not pull my eyes out! Bankers are looking for interesting people so have plenty of examples from your personal life that highlight that.

When I was recruiting, most of the first questions I got were from the ‘Extra Activities’ section of my resume that highlighted my interests and passions. For example, I love cycling and have completed several 70 mile races. Many times, I was able to connect with the recruiter who had pursued a similar passion (such as marathons) and we ended up having an interesting conversation about the challenges we faced during training. Those experiences provided me with a valuable bonding experience with the recruiter.

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Pursuing leadership opportunities is very important whether in or out of the classroom.

Taking advantage of leadership opportunities will enhance visibility in a positive way.

For example: I was the Vice President of Investment Banking for the Graduate Finance Association (GFA) of Carnegie Mellon University. During my stint I helped place 12 first year students in top investment banks. yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 51

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1. Ameliorate

The government was urged to pass a bill that would (improve/ worsen/ weaken) the working conditions of women living in rural areas.

2. Accentuate

The number of awards given this year to literary artists (undermines/ highlights/ improvises) the significant gains made in the field of literature.

3. Banal

The editor rejected the journalist’s article as it was (innovative/ unusual/ common) and unimpressive.

4. Elucidate

After the physics teacher (made clear/ distinguished/ made unreasonable) the working of the galvanometer, the students were able to answer the questions easily.

5. Virulent

The (dangerous/ benign/ tangible) strains of bacteria caused the disease to spread rapidly.

6. Supercilious

The lady of the house always displayed a (modest/ proud/ naïve) attitude toward her staff.

7. Extol

Ever faced a time when you were tongue tied ’cause you didn’t know which word to use or felt like flaunting a powerful vocabulary just to impress some friends or colleagues?

Well, let’s start with a few basic words that you can use in your day to day conversation

The priest (lauded/ condoned/ condemned) the virtues of the deceased man.

8. Respite

The heavy rains were a (initiation/ culmination/ intermission) from the sweltering heat.

9. Emulate

Nowadays, most children desire to (loathe/ imitate/ criticise) their favorite movie stars.

10. Jeopardise

If you fail to achieve your sales target, you will (salvage/ destroy/ endanger) your chances of getting promoted.

Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C

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Indian FROM BEING A METAL-BARREN COUNTRY TO MAKING NOISE THAT’S FIT FOR THE WORLD, THE INDIAN METAL SCENE HAS COME A LONG WAY, FINDS Prajakta More

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Metal: The new Zeitgeist

or years, a rebellious subculture had been taking shape in the midst of our repressive, conformist society. By the late 90s, there was a small, angry segment among the Indian youth that craved a sound that was louder, murkier and more demonic than the all-pervasive pop.

With the rise of Indian metal, our land of religion and piety became home to a Satan-worshipping tribe sporting devil and skull motifs.

This visceral and diabolical music drowned the collective, fractured sounds that were as rampant in India as garish posters advertising political parties. And so, the sonic misfits who craved edgier music began to find their own niche.

It was in 2008 that Canadian anthropologist and filmmaker Sam Dunn took images of the Indian metal scene to the world. In his documentary Global Metal, Dunn showed how metal had spread across the world beyond Europe and North America, and how in these new countries it was influenced and flavoured by the local culture, politics, and religion. Global Metal gave the world a first dekko at India’s metal uprising. An Indian metalhead captured on camera defended his choice thus: “I want my music to be strong. That’s why I relate to metal.”

In India, metal music became a sonic assault on organised religion, the effete political system, and ▶ the bane of corruption. You can now find growling salutations to Anna Hazare between two metal numbers, lyrics bemoaning the Bhopal gas tragedy, and a mention of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings. Thankfully, the primary role is not social activism but music-making.

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TRIBAL REVIVAL The movement in India broke out around 1997, inspired by international metal bands like Iron Maiden, Slayer, and Metallica.

“The line between metal and hard rock was not so sharply defined back then,” says Ravi Balakrishnan, who has been following the Indian metal scene since its inception. “In the early and mid-90s, Indian rock emerged with a huge focus on bands recording original songs. Many of these songs were bad clones of famous ones. However, bands soon improved the quality of their music.

Critics such as Amit Saigal of Rock Street Journal made it a matter of principle to push original music – good or bad. Since then, the journey has been inspiring and steady, starting from the first flush of bands playing covers to being reckoned as the metal voice of the world.

One either loves metal or hates it.

It’s understandable how distorted guitar sounds and high-pitched vocals devoid of decipherable lyrics can turn some people off. To anyone who is not a metal fan, the scene is impenetrable and often remains a matter of derision. But if the prophesies of doom and apocalypse are (as some critics say) “imports from the West,” they are fooling

The Independence Rock Festival, also called the ‘Woodstock of India’, is a good place to catch some well-known metal bands, and also newly emerging ones. themselves. Take Bruce Dickinson, vocalist of Iron Maiden, who on his first visit to India reminisced on the recurring theme of romanticised death and destruction in his new album Brighter than a Thousand Suns and its Oriental perspective. Bruce recalls the spinetingling epiphany felt by Robert Oppenheimer – father of the atomic bomb’ – at what he had unleashed.

Oppenheimer’s quote from the Gita was: “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”

Local musical influences are apparent in the music produced by popular band Motherjane. Guitarist Baiju Dharmajan adds unique Carnatic guitar notes to their music.

Rudra is a popular Vedic metal band, with lyrics that draw inspiration

from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads. Many other bands in India and abroad have started producing songs with Vedic lyrics injected with Indian classical music.

In addition, some bands compound ethnic/folk tunes with various metal genres to form a folk metal band.

Although the metal community in India started out strong, the movement would have dispersed and disintegrated if not for rock festivals that nurtured the scene. During such festivals, one can see a whole cadre of metal fans launching record labels, managing bands, starting blogs, and promoting and organising gigs. Festivals have become a onestop destination where one can experience the fabulous wealth of both global and local sounds.

Kickstarted in 1996, the Independence Rock Festival is a good place to catch some wellknown metal bands and also newly emerging ones. Great Indian Rock, first held in 1995, gives Indian bands a chance to share the stage with international biggies. Rock in India is another Bangalore-based heavy metal festival. The venue has seen music makers such as Iron Maiden and Megadeth crushing skull on its turf as the crowd head-bobs in mosh pits and the music reaches heavier riffs.

But Indian metalheads don’t wait for festivals to tune in to their favourite bands; they Facebook their way to gigs all over the country. Headbanger’s Kitchen, a cooking show started in March 2011 by Demonstealer (Demonic Resurrection/ Workshop/ ReptilianDeath) and Srinivas Sunderrajan (Scribe) has been creating a buzz in the Indian metal community with mouthwatering recipes and plenty of metal talks featuring different bands. New media has allowed metalheads to unite across the globe. Underneath these fractious diasporas, however, metal lovers remain united and nurtured by the power of music. yi

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A musical odyssey Bhayanak Maut

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Yi How was your experience at Inferno?

SR It was quite surreal. We did meet a lot of our idols and spoke to them; told them about the Indian metal scene.

We met Meshuggah. We’ve opened and toured with them in the past. We also met Today is the Day, Malevolent Creation, Soilent Green, Forbidden, Napalm Death, and others.

Yi Do you think college competitions are good places for new bands?

SR They are the only avenues for new bands to play. But, that is changing slowly. Lots of gigs are happening, giving stage to the new artists to showcase their skill.

Yi What are the five top skills a fledgling metal band must have?

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hayanak Maut is a famous metal band from India. It has Vinay Venkatesh and Sunneith Revankar (vocals), Aditya G Nair and R Venkatraman (guitar), Swapnil Bhumkar (bass), and Rahul Hariharan (drums). The band’s second full-length studio album, which is untitled – and hence, famously known as the ‘untitled album’ – got a 4-star review from Rolling Stone magazine in September 2009. It was the first Indian Metal album to receive the honor. The band also won Album of the Year – Critics’ Choice Award at the Jack Daniels Rock awards in 2010.

SR I feel f l the h band b d should h ld (a) ( ) be b prepared to take criticism, (b) be prepared for bad shows, (c) have a definite sound in mind, (d) realise that very few people get to do this as a profession, and (e) practise at least once a week.

Yi Your list of the best Indian metal bands would include…

SR Undying Inc., Demonic Resurrection, Scribe, Goddess Gagged, Zygnema, Escher’s knot, Kryptos, Noiseware, and Devoid.

Yi Wh d you think hi k makes k an IIndian di What do boy/girl like metal?

SR The fact that the music is angry; it is nonconformist, emotional, and it has a lot of personal appeal.

Yi What musical direction have you guys taken now? How does the songwriting process work with you and your band?

SR We bring our parts to the jam room and work out a song mix there.

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Ritika Ranjan points out some signs to look out for on your first date

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first date is a lot like trying a new dish – you will either love it or hate it. There is no getting used to it because it’s not hostel food. But a first date is trickier than a meal especially after morality aunts have long fi xed a recipe for first dates – coffee, dinner, and at the most a peck on the cheek. This is a safe field to play in but no one said you can’t do more.

Coffee shops are ideal spots to meet and estimate the time you can spend together and see if there is a connect.

Things may be steamy online or over the phone but with someone across the table, it’s a new ball game altogether.

Your date could be a friend, prospective sex buddy, or relationship material. Plot out all the possibilities over coffee before you start making moves. The quest for fun should not leave you in a retrospect coma.

Mostly all first dates have one motive – to seduce, and typically end with one of two reactions – dump or jump. But how far you would go on your first date depends on your mutual attraction. But how do you gague interest? For the confused, there are signs that can show you the way.

1. THE FRIEND ZONE It so happens that you have too many things in common and agree on everything. If both of you are saying, “I was about to say that,” and thinking, “he/she is a lot like me,” then this clearly is the start of a great friendship.

Anna reminisces about how she met her flatmate, Navin: “We were talking about our drinking misadventures, past relationships, travel plans, and how we have the hots for this one or that one. I was thinking how perfect he would be for my best friend.” If the conversation starts going into past relationships then you know for sure you are entering buddydom; you both are comfortable with each other but are not looking at each other as partners.

2. TALK OR NOT? You have been chasing this one for a while and finally have a date. You have taken extra care to dress up, smell good, and think of conversation starters.

When you meet your delectable delight, the evening surpasses all expectations and you want more. More than reciprocation of smiles, you are thinking bases while the

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other person is playing innocent. It may not be bad news.

Your date could be really into you but may not want to rush. He or she may want to talk a little more. Use the time to understand if you have a future; you will have enough and more time to get intimate later. Stef says, “If I really like the girl, I would make the date memorable and even though I want to take her to the closest corner and make love to her, I would hold on and leash the conversation dragon free.”

3. SEX APPEAL Are you staring at your date’s lips or eyes? Keep a napkin handy to wipe off the drool. Girls, stop playing with your hair and keep the pout and parted lips look in control.

The situation being such, you are thinking of consuming your date for dinner if that could be possible. Says Isha, “On my first date with Nick (current boyfriend of five months), I wanted to eat him more than my pasta.”

Sometimes, it’s cool to just be a scavenger and hunt for meat if that’s what you want from your date. If your date is hot and you are having a good time, then you could take the fun to the next level. Drop necessary cues; suggest your obsession with tequila shots and dance floors. Allow your date to come up with the name of a club. Dance, observe and figure out if this is what you want to end up with in bed. You can tell a lot about a person in bed by way they move on the dance floor.

a night to remember. Don’t preoccupy yourself with thoughts of what your date will think of you; instead, focus on having fun, talking, and getting to know each other. Conversations can be stimulating if you are imaginative, but stay away from discussing the weather, past relationships, and current sorrows. Take the date as far as you can handle without feeling bad later. A date is not the time or place for window shopping for a relationship; it is about conversations, touch and go, and fun. Play cool but not indifferent, be polite but not eager, and remember to say ‘no’ when you want to. Point is, go as far as your body commands you to! yi

FIRST DATES HAVE ONE MOTIVE — TO SEDUCE, AND TYPICALLY END WITH ONE OF TWO REACTIONS: JUMP OR DUMP

4. SOZZLED You take your date head to a bar after your meal, movie or coffee and drown your inhibitions with alcohol. For two hours, you flirt outrageously with each other. This it is a sure sign that your date wants more this night. “After the barman threw us out, he suggested we go to his place and I didn’t say no. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other and had the greatest carpet sex ever,” Melissa plugs in on her first date with her boyfriend. No matter what the alcohol barometer says, make sure you make the necessary detour to the chemist for the cling film.

5. IN A KISS “A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous,” said the immortal Ingrid Bergman. If you are looking for oxytocin for dessert, go for the tongue dip. “I was really done with all the bourgeois conversation and all I wanted to do was kiss her. She was resting her hand on me and brushing her body against me. It was sign enough,” narrates Paras.

But if you want to wait for signs, observe body language and then plant a kiss. It could go very wrong and end up in disappointment. How do you know? Well you can always ask. Rashmi went out a blind date with Joshua and things were getting steamy on the dance floor. He simply asked, “Can I kiss you” and Rashmi relented.

Trick to a kiss – keep it simple, stupid.

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Tulsi Shah scans the murky side of online matrimonial options

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flight from Delhi to Mumbai, barely an hour and half not counting the ordeal at the airport, never seemed longer. But this time around it was different; I felt benumbed, almost robotic. So much so that I couldn’t hear Alicia Keys screaming from my iPod. But the paralysed feeling seemed to restrain only my sensory organs; my brain was taking the bull by the horns as it shot one question after another What am I doing? Is it going to be anything like the last time? Am I am a loser to do this? Is he the one?

How will it go? After all, I had only met this guy online and seen his photo. But here I was, going to meet a potential life partner I had met on a matrimonial website. With the onslaught of the valid reasons and invalid questions, my brain went dead. Somehow, I managed to walk out of the airport and get a cup of tea to calm my swirling thoughts.

In a world where people are just too tangled in their own frenetic

lives and overdosed with technology, there is no explanation needed for the thriving billion-dollar online dating industry. I knew I was not the only one with doubts. But I questioned the practicality of these matrimonial websites and more importantly, my apprehensions and exectations, because of the stories I have heard about online dating and the uncertainty that this experience entwines.

Megha Khan, a 29-year-old marketing executive, still recalls her

I AM LOOKING BEYOND DATING ON THESE WEBSITES, BUT MANY REGISTERED MALE MEMBERS ARE USING THE SERVICE FOR FLINGS

family reunion at Diwali a few years ago when her old-fashioned and technologically challenged mother began to extoll the virtues of this futuristic matchmaking concept.

She reminisces over a cup of coffee, “My mother heard from one of her friends about a matrimonial website and compelled me into creating my profile. Initially, I hated the idea but considering my limited network of friends and colleagues, I soon fancied the idea. At least I was in charge of whom I interacted with rather than some family member who barely knew me.” Khan wrote and rewrote her profile and nitpicked qualities she would adore and hate about her future significant other. She ecstatically met her first match and romance blossomed. Days of trips, weeks of dinners, and months of coffee later, she says in distress, “He has yet to talk about matrimony.”

She continues, “I am looking beyond dating on these websites, but many registered male members are using the service for flings.”

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Another colleague and veteran user of these matrimonial sites, 28-year-old Dhwanit Shah reflects, “I have been on many dates with women whom I met via these websites. Many times I found their pictures were from the past decade! Some did not just lie about their looks but their professions, qualifications, and frustratingly, their marital status too. Most matrimonial websites have verification settings but it's very easy to bypass.” He jokes, “If I meet a girl from an online dating service and she looks nothing like the picture, is there a tech support number I can call?”

While discussing this phenomenon with 26-year-old relationship counsellor Sonia Pal, she explains, “The boundaries between dating sites and matrimonial sites do get blurred.

their search, now encourage their parents to get involved in the online process to weed out the not-soserious mates.”

As my brain recovers from this arroyo of flashbacks, I realise cities across India are full of people like me who are tangled in their own lives. For that second when we lock eyes with the stranger next to us, we take a leap between familiarity and intimacy. And for just that moment, sometimes we want to jump off the edge into uncertainty and capture those people again as they drift out of sight. The exponential rise of the online dating industry testifies to the fervency of that wish. As I sit nervously at this café, my date pulls up in his car. I jump into the civic chariot without a second thought and drive off into the hidden sunset.

I don’t ask why; I ask why not. yi

IF I MEET A GIRL FROM AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE, AND SHE LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE, IS THERE A TECH SUPPORT NUMBER THAT I CAN CALL? Many users sign up for matrimonial websites without telling their parents, while their parents have their own processes in place offline.

Matrimonial sites were designed to empower users and give them the freedom to explore, but the ambiguity of exploring has scared many users away. Users, who initially liked to be in charge of

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No Nasties is a great organic, fair trade t-shirt company that is making waves. The result of using natural dyes and no synthetic materials in manufacturing results in a comfy, super-soft, breathable t-shirt. These t-shirts have unique and limited collection designs and are made with bamboo fibres and organic cotton.

Bamboo fibre absorbs moisture rapidly and keeps you dry and cool, especially in the humid monsoon.

of natural materials such as cotton, khadi, bamboo, and hemp. These are not only easy to decompose or recycle, but perfect for beating the heat. Check that the dyes used are from vegetable, leaves or fruits of tropical trees

Organic cotton is made entirely without the use of pesticides (cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in the world). Both fabrics are soft and extremely comfortable to wear. No Nasties also supports a range of social causes; for more information, log on to their website: www.nonasties.in Another internationally recognised brand of eco-friendly clothing, Do U Speak Green, has launched its new collection, Stories of the Wild, throughout India. The exuberance of Indian wildlife in its beautiful natural form is expressed in this collection. Individual, handpainted imagery reflects the textural beauty of the living creatures that roam the untamed wild.

Protection, conservation, and respect for these charismatic creatures that are an intrinsic part

 Revamp your own clothes; be creative and individualistic. Invade your grandma’s closet for her sarees and dupattas and make skirts or sarongs from her collection.

of our culture and ecosystem inspire the graphics for this organic range.

Created with organic cotton and bamboo fibre and infused with natural dyes and prints, every garment has a story to tell. Also, ten per cent of all sales are donated for environment conservation to the World Wildlife Fund, India. For more information, log on to www. douspeakgreen.in Don't be afraid to take a stand with your clothes, people will respect you more for it. Adapt and show your fashioable environmental sense with these eco-friendly lines. yi JULY 2011 ║ Youth Incorporated 63

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hite sand beaches with azure ocean views, gorgeous monuments, lush tropical nature, and adrenalinpacked water sports; the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the last great examples of indefectible island life in India. If you have a week in hand and don’t want to burn your pockets going to Koh Samui, these islands nestled in the Bay of Bengal are a perfect getaway.

GHOSTS OF THE RAJ Andaman and Nicobar islands are sometimes referred to as 'the land of tribals.' Tribals inhabited the islands for centuries till the British colonised them in the late 1700s.

Subsequently, the islands were used for penal settlement.

The Cellular Jail in Port Blair and the Viper Island Jail are fine examples of the punishment meted out by the British for defiance of their regime. The remnants of the old British Raj at Ross Island suggestive of the colony life, still stand in a decrepit condition to fascinate history buffs.

INTO THE WILD For centuries, these islands were untouched by civilization, mainly due to their inaccessibility. Due to the late arrival of the western world, a large area of the 500-odd islands that form Andaman and Nicobar are covered with dense forests. They are abound with exotic bird sanctuaries, stunning aquatic life, and flora and fauna. One such sanctuary is the Mahatma Gandhi

Marine National Park, formed by several big and small islands, golden beaches, and crystal clear seas.

ADRENALIN SEEKERS Andaman is a haven for the adventure sport enthusiasts.

One must take advantage of this world-renowned scuba diving location. Take a tour on a glass-bottom boat from Wandoor, less than 30km from Port Blair. There are innumerable spots on many of the islands for snorkeling, diving, trekking, and camping. The Andaman Water Sports Complex should be one’s first stop. Here you can enjoy waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, and safe water sports like paddleboats and a sea water swimming pool.

Corbyn’s Cove Tourism Complex and Havelock Island are superb locations for snorkeling. Among the many trekking routes, the nature trail from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban is the most awe-inspiring. The Andaman Teal House is a great place for renting good quality and reasonable equipment.

WHERE TO STAY Two islands are a must-visit on your trip: Port Blair and Havelock Island. Most other smaller islands are accessible from these two as day excursions. There are a myriad of accommodation options here to suit every budget. The best of the lot are the Fortune Resort Bay Island in Port Blair and the Barefoot Resort in Havelock, which also offers PADI certification. Both these hotels are ideally located and have a rustic charm that is reminiscent of island life.

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FOODIES For obvious reasons, seafood is the greatest highlight for foodies on Andaman and Nicobar thanks to the untainted waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Vegetarians need not worry either as there are a number of cuisine options for everyone. Mandalay Restaurant, Sentinel Restaurant and Bar, Corbyn’s Delight Restaurant and Bar, and Roof Top restaurant and Bar are some great multi-cuisine options.

TRAVEL Other than the monsoons, anytime through the year is great to travel here. With moderate temperature throughout the year, it’s the perfect destination for a winter break. There are daily flights by Air India, Kingfisher and Jet Airways from Chennai and Kolkata to Port Blair. There are also options to arrive by sea, but flying is preferable. These islands are the ideal destination a hassle-free, no planning needed kind of vacation.

QUICK NOTES: • Foreign nationals need a permit • Sunscreen is a must • Dive only with internationally certified instructors (PADI, CMAS, NAUI) • Must-visit beaches are Radhanagar and Harminder Bay • A weeklong trip with airfare and reasonable accomodation excluding activities costs about `30,000

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Vests/cropped blazers • A cropped blazer is a good option for the humidity of summers and monsoons. They are lightweight but still formal.

• Cropped blazers and vests are always appropriate for formal events but instead of wearing the classic blazer, you can opt for boyfriend styles or the try the cropped style with a tunic.

• On days when you don't know what to wear for work, a simple cropped jacket or a blazer with a simple trouser-shirt combination can make your entire look work.

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Cropped pants • Ankle-length pants or capris are just the thing you need for the monsoons. They are comfortable and casual. Invest in a bright shade to step into the monsoon merrily.

• Cropped jeans have a tendency of making you look shorter. Throw on your favourite wedges to counteract this.

• Make your own cropped pants. Simply cut a pair of super-skinny jeans that you want to convert into cropped pants. Just cuff them and roll them up a bit. Easy and inexpensive!

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Petite purses • Monsoons are all about minimalism, so this season bid goodbye to excess luggage and carry only the must haves in your petite purses.

• A box clutch, over-sized clutch, or a bright-hued sling purse all are good investments for the season and apt accessories for a late-night movie or a Sunday brunch.

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In your 30s, fine lines and wrinkles start to appear due to dryness, while radiance starts disappearing.

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Consult a dermatologist for the laser.

I recently stopped taking birth control pills after three years.

Since then, my skin has become very oily and I always have very large pimples on my cheeks.

What can I do? Should I go back on the pill?

Chayya M, Kolkata Your history suggests that you may have a mild hormonal imbalance.

Now that you are off the pill, it is a good time to test your hormone levels (via a blood test). Also get a pelvic sonography done to determine the cause of your pimples and oily skin. Based on your reports, a dermatologist can advise further on any medication. Meanwhile, you can use creams containing Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5 per cent), and Retinoic acid to dry out the pimples.

I am a 17-year-old guy and I have oily skin with pimples across my T-zone. I have tried a wide range of products, but nothing has worked. Is there any permanent solution?

Dev P, Pune You should use a face wash containing salicylic acid three times daily. Use a retinoid-based cream daily after sunset to dry your

skin and the pimples. Also, use Clindamycin cream on the pimples during the day. All the above products are available over the counter. If the pimples still persist, oral medications like antibiotics or vitamin A-based prescription drugs can be considered.

I am a 23-year-old girl and I have been regularly rebonding and colouring my hair for five years. As a result, it has become very dull and listless. In addition, it has started falling at an alarming rate. What can I do to recover the lustre of my hair?

Tulsi D, Chandigarh Use a shampoo and conditioner meant for chemically treated and damaged hair. Keratin treatments at regular intervals at a reputed salon will help recover the lustre.

For hair fall, take supplements for vitamin B 12, biotin, and iron.

Get your vitamin D3 levels tested.

Have a nutritious diet containing dry fruits, eggs, dairy products, and salads for the well-being of your hair.

My hair gets very frizzy in the monsoon. What is the best product to tame my hair? I have curly, long hair with highlights.

Shakti C, Delhi Bad hair days are common in the monsoon. Use an anti-frizz hair serum as a leave-in conditioner.

Do not use very creamy shampoos and conditioners as they may cause rebound frizzing. Do not brush or comb wet hair; use a perm comb on dry hair to style it. yi

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_MAKEOVER

Abhirup Nandy and Moumita Das from Enrich Academy give a makeover to two students from simple to spunk

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“My hair was very long and unruly. Short hair is so much more fun to wear and easy to look after. The fringe is so playful, I love it!” w

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• Went short with her very long and curly hair and added a fringe to set a trend • Added red highlights to her fringe and straightened it to add a little glam and texture • Created the ‘frizzy’ look with a good styling product

• Evened out the combination skin tone by cleansing-toningmoisturising • Applied liquid-based foundation, followed by concealer and translucent powder to give the matte look • Applied bronze powder on the T-zone to sharpen her features • Used gold base on the eyes and contoured with pink eye shadow on the sides • Finished with a thick eyeliner

“I never thought colouring my hair would make me look so different and that I could carry it off !”

( MAKEUP ) • Applied a cream-based foundation on his face and a concealer to hide his dark circles and sun patches • Used a bronze powder on his nose, forehead, and jaw line to give sharp look to his features

( HAIR ) • Cut his hair short from the sides and isolated the top part to reduce density • Coloured his hair diagonally to add texture • Used a styling product to spike and style his frizzy hair

PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAURIK SHAH

BHAVYA BHANKARIA

Send your photos to Youth Inc to get a makeover and transform your look! Email us at makeover@youthincmag.com

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_HEALTH

enough

Buff ARE OVERLY MUSCULAR MEN ATTRACTIVE? SUCHITA PARIKH FINDS OUT

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aybe it’s sunk into our psyche because of characters like Popeye and Johnny Bravo, but it seems like the uber-macho, beefcake-type male is here to stay. Just ask Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock). Or Salman Khan and his ilk, if you prefer. Bulging biceps and the six-pack abdomen — the stuff men dream of owning, the stuff female fantasies are made of. Right?

After all, Olive Oyl incorrigibly swooned over Popeye and his massively muscular arms. And Johnny Bravo’s incredibly buff physique did help him get his women.

No, wait, hold on. Poor Johnny was more of an allbrawn-no-brain kind of guy. Hmm, so the tide’s begun to change in cartoondom. Muscular men come with negative ratings now. Has that trickled into real life as well?

“Muscular men? Eww!” exclaims fashion stylist Isha Bhansali in disgust. “Every time I see one, I wonder: If I poke a needle into his bicep, will all the inflated air blow out?!” She then adds laughingly, “Muscular men equal chances of men wearing deep V-necks and showing cleavage.” Isha is certainly not alone in her views.

Collegian Monali Dey concurs, “Muscles are annoying; a well-toned body looks good.”

Interestingly, past research has shown that women do, indeed, find muscular men attractive; just not the overly-bulky, wrestler kind. The biological theory behind this is that muscles and testosterone are a package deal: more muscle signifies more testosterone. Testosterone is not the friendliest hormone to have in abundance — it interferes with the immune system, causing higher susceptibility to infectious diseases. This is the root of women’s dislike for overly muscular men, say some social psychologists.

Opposing opinions have also led to corresponding research. There are those who disagree that women are only attracted to proportionately muscled men. If this theory were true, they ask, skinny guys should have been extinct by now. And if they’re still around, logic states that some women find non-muscular males attractive too. As it turns out, research has shown that women may

well be attracted to well-proportioned muscular men, but the association is fleeting. Other factors also come into play.

Think about it: Salman Khan is single and now, so is John Abraham! So men can safely conclude then that there is no need to spend hours at the gym pumping iron in an effort to get buff for the ladies. Being fit and toned is all that’s really required — be it for your own health or to attract the opposite sex.

All this brouhaha over male muscularity might lead one to be curious about what the views on female muscularity are. The verdict, in synchrony with the earlier views, is enough of buff! yi

NUFF BUFF WOMEN  “Muscular women? They would only be acceptable in the case of the WWF and the like. Otherwise you're just a woman who’s unhappy with your sexuality.”

– Isha Bhansali  “I haven't seen many muscular women but I can't imagine how that would be attractive at all!”

– Arjun Acharya  “You want my thoughts on muscular women? Sure, as long as I don’t get beaten up for calling them derby horses or barfing each time I look at them!”

– Purab Mehta

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Car Rallies: _FASHION FOCUS

A drive on the wild side Yohan S Contractor goes on an exhilerating ride exploring this motorsport

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he urge to battle another driver in a show of skill and complexity and to conquer one’s fear has resulted in the making of a few daring aficionados of motor sport. While some may like circuit races like Formula 1 or NASCAR, there is however, a huge fan following for those who are passionate to race on the wild path. The wild path of car rallying!

The art of skillful maneuvering, dodging obstacles in a car or motorcycle on roads in the hottest or coldest weather, testing the resilience of the driver in the worst conditions, and making the journey to the finish point is all what car rallying is about. A car rally may take place on private or public roads, through desert dunes or snowcapped mountains, and in any city or country. Each participant must have the two essential things for the journey — a car and a navigator.

Unlike a circuit race, there is a course plotted for the participants, usually spanning six days or more. The cars leave from a start point at small intervals. The driver has to reach given checkpoints on the course within a stipulated time; going too fast or slow can even result in a negative score.

The exhilarating experience of car rallying cannot be compared to normal circuit racing; it is in a league of its own. Car rallying is competitive, but it’s not just about being first. It is a fun sport that tests your alertness, your reflexes, and makes you tougher.

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Youth Inc caught up with Indian National Rally Championship and World Rally Championship title holder, Naren Kumar, to find out more about this exciting sport.

Yi How did it feel to be the first Indian to race in the world motor rally scene? What hurdles did you face?

NK It is always a great feeling of pride with which you represent your country on any world stage. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to do so.

Being in a country where motorsports is getting recognition only now, the odds were very heavily stacked against me due to various reasons. A few hurdles rally drivers commonly face are the following: a. Sponsors are hard to come by at the right time in your career. b. The cars we race in the world stage are much faster (0 - 100 km in four seconds). We don’t have a chance to practice with these here in India. c. We are exposed to the highest level of driving and competition only when we reach the international

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circuit. Rallying in India is yet to develop to international standards.

Yi What is your recipe for success?

NK My natural speed and hard work has paid off for me.

Talent is never enough; one has to keep working hard to be successful in any sport.

Yi How are rallies different from circuit racing?

NK I probably am in a good position to answer this, as I have been a national champion in both racing and rallying. While both disciplines need speed, car control, physical fitness, and guts in common, rallying requires quicker reflexes, judgement, and adaption to adverse conditions. Racing on the other hand requires precision, consistency, and craft.

Yi What is the most cherished moment of your life?

NK When I saw for the first time our Indian flag up and our national anthem playing in a foreign country after I won the World Rally Championship (WRC).

THE CAR IS THE MAIN TOOL OF THE RALLY DRIVER AND THOUGH IT MAY LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER CAR ON THE STREET, IT ISN’T.

ROLL CAGE/ The car is internally fitted with braces and supports for safety, together known as a roll cage. The petrol tank also has protective layering or is made of a non-flammable composite material. A safety valve stops further flow of fuel to the engine in case of the car hurtling

RETROFITTED SUSPENSION/ ALL-TERRAIN TIRES/ Usually

tubeless radials or grooved for better grip and traction

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boost and torque while driving on deadly terrains. A modified, intense air-filtration unit prevents dust and particles from choking the engine

Stronger rally-specific suspension is the most crucial component of a rally car, improving its road-handling ability

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Yi What was the most humble moment of your life?

NK The year when I was certain to win the Indian National Championship as the youngest driver ever, luck deserted me and I could not even finish rallies due to car failures. This brought me to ground reality very early on and made me realise that nothing is for certain.

Yi Did your parents support your decision to become a rally car racer? If not, how did you convince them?

NK They were not for it in the beginning as there's always the element of danger. But once I started winning they just allowed me to be.

Yi If you had to do something differently in your life what would it be?

NK I would have loved to be a pro golfer.

Yi How did you see the growth of this sport in India? Is the government supportive of promoting this sport?

NK Rallying is really taking off now as there is a lot of investment from sponsors. The support from the government is almost nil till now, but I hope things will soon change.

Yi Where have you been in the last few years and where do you see yourself in the next five years?

NK I have won seven Indian titles, an Asia Zone Championship, represented in the WRC 2008, and won WRC 2010. I am also the current Indian champion for 2010. While I would like to go back and do the

WRC again, I am also looking at other international championships to compete in.

Yi Who is your favourite sportsman and what is your favourite sport?

NK Rallying undoubtedly is my favourite sport. My favourite rally drivers are Colin McRae and Sebastian Loeb.

Yi What message would you like to give the youth of today?

NK Be responsible on public roads. You think you can drive? Then compete in rallying to race with professionals. yi

RALLIES THAT TAKE PLACE IN INDIA      

Desert Storm Car Rally www.desertstormrally.com Indian National Rally Championship www.inrc.in Great Arc Rally www.roarrallies.com Mughal Car Rally www.raid-de-himalaya.com Mumbai Blind Man Car Rally www.mumbairally.com Women Car Rally www.womencarrally.com

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By Sameer Desai

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Lame?

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_GAME REVIEW

LA NOIRE Set in the 1940s, LA Noire is a stylish open-world game that focuses on character-driven storytelling rather than nonstop action to keep the player hooked. As the name suggests, this whodunnit adventure game is heavily inspired by film noir, where you play a rookie policeman as he moves up from a by-the-book beat cop to shot-shot homicide detective.

PLATFORMS:

XBOX 360, PS3 Release Date: OUT NOW

INFAMOUS 2

PLATFORMS:

PS3 Release Date: OUT NOW

Infamous was a criminally underrated game that blended a rich and content-filled open world with an engaging story and a likeable protagonist with superhuman abilities. What set it apart, however, was that it let you choose to use those powers in either responsible or destructive ways.

It’s one of the best superhero games out there, and Infamous 2 aims to build on all the strengths of its predecessor with more varied missions, epic boss battles, and cinematic set pieces.

DUKE NUKEM FOREVER It feels strange that Duke Nukem Forever has actually released. Twelve years in the making, the game has become synonymous with game delays and vapourware, and has for long been the laughing stock of the industry. With original developer 3D Realms closing down and Gearbox taking over, Duke — the gum-chewing, one-liner-spewing, babe-saving narcissist will finally grace a videogame of the 21st century. Nostalgia aside, let’s hope DNF actually plays like a game that belongs in 2011.

PLATFORMS:

XBOX 360, PS3, PC Release Date: OUT NOW

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o Dr ol FOR TECH LOVERS 

of the MONTH

 PACKARD BELL OneTwoS

Packard Bell, a subsidiary of Acer, has launched the oneTwo S all-in-one system in India. It has a gargantuan 20 inch touchscreen and comes with plenty of power in form of 2nd Generation Core series Sandy Bridge from Intel, AMD Processors upto Phenom II X6, and an optional graphics card from either NVIDIA or AMD. Packard Bell has tried to make the best of the touchscreen by pre-loading it with TouchBrowser, TouchMusic, TouchPhoto, TouchVideo, and TouchCam apps. And there’s an integrated HD Camera for your chatting needs and a TV Tuner for sports.

`32,000

 SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab 10.1

This is the tenth year for Mac OS X, and Apple has celebrated it with the release of the Lion this July. iPhoto, iMovie, and Safari give us more full-screen goodness.

Mission Control combines the functionality of both Expose and Spaces. There is now a Launchpad application launcher. A fantastic new feature called ‘Resume’ allows you to start your work exactly where you left it; and it’s detailed enough to remember which text you left selected. Other great features are Time Machine, which automatically saves versions of your documents, and AirDrop, a peer-to-peer sharing system that allows you to share documents without a WiFi connection. Lion is available as a download from the App Store for $29.99.

`1,350

` 23,000

Contributed by Chaitanya Bayanwala

 MAC OS X Lion

This is probably the world’s best answer to the iPad 2.

Slightly thinner and with a slightly bigger and better screen, Galaxy Tab feels gorgeous too. It's powered

by NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 internals and runs on Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb. It also comes armed with two cameras, one each for the front and back, and Bluetooth as well.

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_TECHNOLOGY

 SAMSUNG+ACER Chromebooks

Google in its most recent keynote unveiled the Chromebook, which features its own operating system, the Chrome OS. The unique feature about the Chromebook is that it is meant to be used on the Internet exclusively. The result: Chromebooks are really good at what they do. They boot up in under eight seconds and there are no conventional programs, though one can install online applications. Google is working hard to make it compatible with your desktop, so you can use your desktop through your Chromebook from anywhere in the world over the Internet. It’s more of a support device a desktop and definitely not a replacement. Currently available from Acer and Samsung.

`20,000

`16,000

YOUTH'S  SAMSUNG Galaxy Ace This is one of the best mid-range Android phones available. It comes rd with a fairly standard 3.5” screen and 320x480 resolution..

The touchscreen is e, extremely responsive, and the phone is fairly zippy to use with an 800MHz processor. The 5MP camera gives pretty good quality images..

Video recording however is on the other side of the realm with rather poor quality video.

It also comes equipped with GPS..

`14,990

K PIC  `14,545

 CANON IXUS 220HS This is Canon’s latest entry in the sleek pocket camera model market. It has a responsive autofocus system, which works well in nearly all situations. The exposure is balanced in any lighting condition and the colour reproduction is great too. All packed into a small body with a 5x optical zoom lens and inbuilt optical stabilisation. On top of that, the sensor is good enough to work right upto ISO1600. Add to that the capability to take full HD, 1080p video at 24fps, and you have a winner. And it’s light on your wallet too.

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space Ink _BY THE BOOK

So many books, so little time! So here is the scoop on what to read that will make you banana for books!

DOWN THE ROAD

Editors: Ahmed Faiyaz and Roshini Kejriwal What is about our school and college days that are so amazing? Down the Road explores this very notion of campus life, the pivotal time when we are most vulnerable; when with a sense of belonging and camaraderie, we 5 undergo the experiences `19 that shape our lives.

The various stories in the book take the reader on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

They capture the insecurity, fear, need to fit in, and the desire for one look from that special someone. Characters remind you real people. Stories are rooted in real-life experiences: ‘The Music Room’ by Trivedi, for instance, explores the taboo relationship between a boy and his teacher without undue sensationalism. The characters are brought to life with vibrant details and sensitivity. All in all definitely worth a read!

-By Priyanka Mehra

HUSH

`195

Author: Pratheek Thomas Artist: Rajiv Eipe Hush is a graphic novel about a girl Maya who is being sexually abused by her father, while her mother is unable to stop him. No one is privy to the nightmare that Maya experiences as her family frames to be normal. It is only when she goes on a shooting spree that the skeletons tumble out of the closet. With powerful illustrations, Hush is a debut

by Manta Ray Comics, which focuses on youth graphic novels.

-By Jaya B Rose

FACES IN THE WATER `199

Author: Ranjit Lal The novel is about young Gurmi Diwanchand, whose family boasts of having only sons. It is only when he is asked to spend time on their farmhouse that he peeps into the well and discovers, to his horror, the ghosts of his sisters and cousins. It is a disturbing, yet sensitively told tale about the horrors of female infanticide that plague Indian society. Yet, it is a story well told and it is impossible to put the book down.

-By Jaya B Rose

(YI'S MONSOON READING LIST) John Stephen’s The Emerald Atlas, a magical journey, ala Rowling and CS Lewis; original and captivating to read

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Giti Chandra’s The Fang of Summoning, a fantasy spanning two countries - Iceland and India

Arjun Rao’s Third Best, a fun, crisp, and entertaining view of life at a boarding school

Samit Basu’s Terror on the Titanic, a Morningstar Agency Adventure; a delicious combination of mystery and time travel from a fabulous writer

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Screen MAGIC

_FILMI CHAKKAR

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Zoya Akhtar’s eagerly awaited movie comes to the cinemas on the 15th of July. With the best star cast of the year, everyone wants a sneak peek.

Kabir (Abhay Deol) meets Natasha (Kalki) and gets engaged after a whirlwind romance. Before tying the knot, Kabir takes off on sort of a bachelor party with his best pals Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan). The guys take off on a life-changing, adventure road trip through Spain.

They meet Laila (Katrina Kaif), a bohemian dive instructor. With stunning scenery, enjoyable songs, and sizzling romance, this adventure begins in Barcelona but ends in a way they never expected.

Buddah...Hoga Terra Baap Old is gold! Starring Amitabh Bachchan, this ‘angry young man’ is back with a bang on the 1st of July saying, “Buddah…

Hoga terra Baap.”

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Delly Belly An Amir Khan production with his nephew Imraan Khan, this movie hits the theaters on 1st of July.

This sex comedy is the first of its kind, and we have high expectations!

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HRITHIK ROSHAN

used to stammer; till date he practices his lines to perfection behind closed doors before a shot. His favorite snack is samosa which he gave up for 17 years to always be in shape.

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Movies

AMERICAN PIE A About four teenage boys who enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night

DAZED AND CONFUSED This 70s romcom is centred on the adventures of incoming high school and junior high students on the last day of school

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_RESTAURANT REVIEW

Resto/Meter T H E B E S T N E W F O O D S P OT S I N T O W N //////// BUNGALOW 9, MUMBAI KRYPTOS BY WILLI, CHENNAI

00 `600 - 1,0 on rs e p per Located at the hig high street of Chennai, Khader NK Road, Kryptos

by Willi is the only Greek and Cypriot restaurant in the city. As the name suggests, Kryptos (hidden), one needs to descend down a flight of stairs into a basement to enter the place. With wooden and stone interiors and ambient lighting, the place is warm and allows family dinners as well. There’s also a community table in the centre for the adventurous who don’t mind meeting new people over some great food. Try the hot or cold mezzé on an iced counter. The hummus is mouth-watering and one of the most delectable mezzé dishes was the Eliotes, a samosa-like pastry with an olive and herb filling.

For the main course, the Spanaki kai Tyri Kotopoulo, chicken breast with spinach and cheese with red pepper marinade, was simply scrumptious. For dessert, try the sizzling dumplings spurting dark chocolate — simply heavenly. It’s a great evening out with the family, and portions are sizeable too. -SHWETA JALAN

1,500 `1,200 - rson per pe Located in a leafy villa that mirrors a vintage Goan house, Bungalow 9 embodies a peaceful energy compared to the busy neighbourhood of Bandra. The menu features an exotic tangling of diverse cuisines from Italian to Burmese, Thai, and Japanese.

Although their desserts have the ooh-la-la factor, some of the mains fall short of great expectations.

Nonetheless, as you sip wine from the extensive selection and sample the exotic nibbles, you forget the cares of frenetic Mumbai daze off to vacationland. They seriously mean it when they say, “Come live the Bungalow 9 lifestyle!” -MALAIKA SHAH

THE MOZART CAFÉ, DELHI Mozart is considered to be the most everlastingly popular composers of human kind — and love for music is celebrated extensively in this dimly lit café in Gurgaon. The piano embellishing the carved-out ceiling, the expressive fingers on piano keys, and live music gigs make it a nirvana for music lovers. It is one of the very few elegant dining places in Gurgaon that serves a sumptuous selection of Asian, Mediterranean, European, and Indian delicacies. We loved the chicken scallopian and the rock shrimp with wasabi mayo. Although food is not a play on Mozart music strings, it still leaves you for wanting more.

Overall it is an entertaining night out with good food and better music.

The Mozart café celebrates ‘Ladies night’ frequently.

So get your music caps on and dive into a musical `800 - 1,00 night. -ANDY WALKER per person0

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CELEBRITY CHEF VICKY RATNANI COOKS UP A QUICK, EASY, AND DELICIOUS MEAL

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ou might have seen him on TV on one of his many gourmet shows, or sampled one of his mouthwatering recipes at the upscale Aurus, on the edge of the Arabian sea at Juhu, Mumbai. A foodie at heart, Ratnani's recipes bring even the most everyday cooking experience to life; dinner parties take on an epic grandeur and picnic brunches become terrifically fun events.

His food is an amalgamation of the experiences and tastes acquired from all over the world. He says, "It is all about creating dreams and feeding the imagination."

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO INGREDIENTS Spaghetti - raw Garlic - sliced Olive oil Red chilli flakes Fresh red chilli - chopped Parsley - chopped Salt to taste

125 grams 3-4 cloves 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION z In a pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti for

about nine minutes z Heat up some olive oil, not too hot. Add the sliced

garlic and let it simmer very slowly till golden brown z Add the red chilli and chilli flakes and set aside.

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_AFTER DARK

Over the weekend hangouts!

ZINC (MUMBAI)

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AURA — THE VODKA BAR (NEW DELHI)

We like Aura — The Vodka Bar at The Claridges because of its mystical interiors and powerlounging vibe. It has over 75 brands of the world’s finest and rarest vodkas. If you’re looking for a stylish night out or if you’ve finally got your hands on your dad’s credit card, then look no further. The bartenders are gifted in crafting great cocktails. The chic, minimalistic interiors, and extensive beverage selection topped with DJ Vishal Mallick’s foot-tapping music make us want to linger for longer, if it didn’t quite break the bank so much.

KIVA LOUNGE (PUNE) Zinc is better than what we expected. It is more spacious and well-planned than its predecessor, Zenzi Mills. The nightclub is enjoyable with a young college-going crowd, dim lights, and upbeat music.

The drinks were expensive; a glass of wine cost `650 while cocktails are around `700. Zinc might not be for everyone, but we think the new club will have its moment of glory.

KIVA lounge behind E-Square on University Road has emerged as one of the destinations in Pune where one can end a hectic day and submit to the work hard, party harder culture. With great music, great food, and an even better range of beverages, this is a good place to catch up with a group of friends or romance your dream date. A tip for the night crawlers: be sure you try out their signature ‘Forest Fire.’ After having two big ones, you are assured of a fun experience.

NOCTURN (KOLKATA) This all-in-one lounge, hookah bar, and nightclub is the new place that has people dancing the night away in Kolkata.

The music system by Martin Audio is one of the best in the city and the soundproofed roof of the club makes it easier to hold conversations at the bar. Drinks are reasonable with `350 for a vodka and mixer. Architect Ajay Shilpi has given a magic touch to the 40-foot bar with a solid walnut finish.

The plush smoking room is the perfect break room. It gets busy on weekends, so get there early if going ‘stag.’ All in all, it’s still not the most happening place in town, but definitely a rising contender.

CONTRIBUTED BY: GAURAV BHARTIYA, SWATCHHANDA KHER, MEHUL PATODIA

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_GOSSIP

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The new BFF l Fighters!

ickering Fancifu Blong, long time ago there were two Hollywood princesses,

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Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, who pretty much co-invented the word ‘BFF’ — best friend forever. But not anymore! Recently Paris Hilton, in all her kindness, gave a homeless woman her earrings while filming her new reality TV show. Ironically, the poor woman thought the earrings were from Lohan. A fuming Hilton said, “If I were Lindsay, I would be stealing earrings and not giving them away.” We will have to just wait and watch to see how long Lindsay will maintain her stony silence.

The handsome hunk has a

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he new SRK-sponsored boy suddenly developed a heart of gold. Arjun Rampal is shooting for a public awareness campaign in human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a very serious issue and with the golden boy supporting this cause, we are sure that some hype will be created. Apparently, Arjun was shocked when Kunal Vohra (the maker of the commercial) narrated the statistics to him and instantly leaped out to help. Kudos Arjun, you are actually creating your own news!

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lthough Bebo and Piggy Chops were never BFFs per se, they were definitely more amicable than right now. After taking jabs at each other on the KJo show, the two cats still want to claw each other’s eyes out. Last month, Kareena Kapoor led the hard life by driving down from Mumbai to Pune to shoot for an award ceremony. Bebo, looking stunning as usual, arrived on stage after finishing her makeup only to find Piggy Chops hogging all the attention. Poor Bebo had to wait for hours before she could be in the spotlight.

With an air of elegance, Bebo walked out of the shoot without creating a scene. The next day, she cancelled the shoot and went straight back home. Poor Piggy Chops was not even aware of a hopping mad Bebo waiting outside. We wonder how they would have yelled at each other in their accented voices. Of course the next day, the organisers had to bear the brunt of Bebo’s anger and frustration. Poor things!

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CANCER/ JUN 22 - JUL 22

STAR

You will feel the pressing need to take initiative which in turn will help you to stay comfortably ahead of competition. Creative solutions will no doubt work best for you in challenging assignments. Socialising will keep you busy and with responsibilities that come with power.

Lucky numbers: 3, 8 Lucky colour: Wine red Love Dates: 14th,18th

AJAI RAI MADAN Astrologer, Numerologer & Aura reader

LEO/ JUL 23 - AUG 23

SAGITTARIUS/NOV 23 - DEC 23

Pressures will cease and your relationships will show a marked improvement. A note of caution — do not be in a hurry to implement the best of your innovative ideas till you have spent sufficient time going over the details. Your diplomatic skills will come to the fore, swinging things your way.

Lucky numbers: 5, 7 Lucky colour: Brown Love Dates: 6th, 19th

It is worthwhile to wait for the right moment to disclose your plans and display eagerness. It is not the time to be rigid or uncooperative. For those looking for a change there could be new career related opportunities if you take risks to venture into the unknown.

Lucky Numbers: 6, 9 Lucky colour: Green Love Dates: 7th, 14th

VIRGO/AUG 24 - SEP 22

CAPRICON/DEC 24 - JAN 20

ARIES/ MAR 21 - APR 20

Reaching out in a different way will focus on communicating and will turn out to be quite enjoyable. Keep all your options open and don’t make commitments in haste. A happy phase of joyous camaraderie and warm companionship will come your way with lots of socialising and happiness.

Lucky numbers: 1, 6 Lucky colour: Lemon yellow Love Dates: 2nd, 16th

Bonding and fun now, for sure. Friends and business partners will be in the forefront and good results are indicated. Health is at a premium, but be guarded against complacency in money matters. What is important is that you need to believe in yourself and remain determined.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 5 Lucky colour: Smoke grey Love Dates: 6th, 20th

You are likely to be in for some kind of sudden gain with focus, direction and commitments being your key-words for the month. Your analytical skills will come in for an encouraging round of appreciation and you will be able to find newer ways to look at current opportunities.

Lucky numbers: 3, 7 Lucky colour: Flame orange Love Dates: 4th, 29th

LIBRA/ SEP23 - OCT 23

AQUARIUS/JAN 21 - FEB 20

TAURUS/ APR 21 - MAY 21

You will get illumined both materially and spiritually. Stressful situations will be overcome if you choose to be assertive and diplomacy will help you. Your public actions will be fi lled with grace. Make an effort to try innovative techniques. Hectic as it may seem, times are fun fi lled.

Lucky numbers: 4, 9 Lucky colour: Magenta Love Dates: 16th, 22nd

A pleasurable environment is indicated and you will get opportunities to work in meaningful ways. Work and more work is what is going to be on your mind but it will bring more clout and recognition. Temporary obstacles may cause you to feel frustrated and let down for the time being.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 7 Lucky colour: Orange Love Dates: 6th, 22nd

Expected changes, fluctuations and new demands at work are indicated, increasing pressures at work. Calm thoughts will help you go the right way, and there is a distinct possibility that you could find yourself getting greatly attracted in genuinely acquiring knowledge and important skills.

Lucky numbers: 2, 9 Lucky colour: Bright red Love Dates: 11th, 19th

SCORPIO/OCT 24 - NOV 22

PIECES/FEB 19- MAR 20

GEMINI/MAY 22 - JUN 21

Society, family and love will dominate, but some unexpected disruptions are likely to make it difficult to focus. Fortunately, you will have the support of your loved ones.

Good opportunities are likely to come your way and a long thought of shift and some positivity could prove beneficial later. Novel ideas will get supported by those you trust.

Lucky numbers: 1, 3 Lucky colour: Maroon Love Dates: 9th 15th

You will have much to be concerned about as there is danger of your pride degenerating into avoidable ego conflicts. Go slow, allow your energy to take its natural course and go all out to accomplish all your goals and objectives. Some changes that were being contemplated by you will happen most unexpectedly, bringing excitement.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 9 Lucky colour: Blue Love Dates: 14th, 30th

There could be chances of unexpected chaos. Cheer up, however, creativity and amusement will also feature prominently.

You could also be concerned about certain issues affecting your dear ones. Events that are likely to develop may seem puzzling, and if you are in the midst of negotiations, be clear about your expectations.

Lucky numbers: 1, 4 Lucky colour: white Love Dates: 13th, 20th

STRUCK

A popular Bollywood Vedic astrologer takes you through your starry forecast this month

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