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Indian Women as Handicrafts Entrepreneurs in the Age of Internet Rural Management Education: Transforming the socio-economic scenario

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Legal Education: Undergoing a sea change In a plethora of options, students with edge over rights of people and an eye for injustice, are the ones suitable to become future lawyers. To understand one’s edge and interest in any course is a primary task before stepping into any lucrative a career option.

Special Feature Indian Women as Handicrafts Entrepreneurs in the Age of Internet ............................ 24

Letters to the Editor........................................06 News...............................................................08 Events.............................................................54

Features

l Course versus College: What’s your Pick? ....................................................................10

interviews

l Criminology: Taking the road less travelled ...................................................................28 l Scale New Heights in Career through Professional Courses ...................................... 32 l Dire Need of Promoting Liberal Studies in the Country ............................................... 38 l Rural Management Education: Transforming the Socio-Economic Scenario ............ 42

Sushmita Verma Mohanty, Founder, Moro

by Sush ....................... 48

SUCCESS STORY l A Classic Meeting with a Classical Musician..................................................................52

guest column Kush Shah,Head of Business Relations, ACCA ................................................................58

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Rajeev Gupta, Director, Sharda University,...... 49 Gautam Puri, CoFounder, Career Launcher, Vice Chairperson and MD, CL Educate..... ..................50

Letters to the Editor

Editor and Publisher Smiti Suri Assistant Editor Archana Verma Feature Writers Tariq Ahmed Gaurav Dubey Sheena Sachdeva Deepashree Banerjee

Thanks for the information on Distance Education!

This list of distance education is very helpful to those who can’t study in a regular institution for whatever reasons. I was married at a young age and hence, could not study further. Now after a few years, when my children have begun to go to school, I want to continue my education. Your list has given me great hope and encouragement in my endeavour. My husband is a working professional and he also wishes to further his qualification through distance education, as it will help him to advance in his career. Thanks to CareerConnect for this great help!

Sameera Sheikh, Lucknow

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Horticulture is a great idea...

I live in a village and we have purchased some land.

This article has come at a timely moment to give us ideas about how we can utilise the land for benefits through horticulture. I have also encouraged my younger brother to take a course in horticulture, so that he can go into this profession.

Rajan Malakar, Singhbhum

Global curriculum – future of education

I have to travel globally because of my profession and we live in many countries. I am glad to know that global curriculum is growing in India. This will help future Indians who are becoming more global in their outlook and lifestyles. Thanks to Tariq for this great write up.

Rachna Verma, Mumbai

Good help for Engineering aspirants

Thanks for the timely help in the form of interview with FIIT-JEE Institute HOD. I am a student of 11th standard and am seriously contemplating Eng i neer i ng as a ca reer.

Nowadays without the FIITJ EE pre pa r at ion it’s not possible to succeed in this exam. This interview is really helpful.

Raju Sharma,Chennai

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Inside: Top Distance Education Institutions; Also Includes State Wise Category Pg 29

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS 2017

IIMB – our pride and our dream Bringing Change through a Global Curriculum

Climb the Ladder of Success with Digital PR

Back to the Roots: Career in Horticulture Technology

Thanks for publishing an engaging interaction with a great scholar and leader like Prof. G. Raghuram, the Director of IIMB. We gain a lot from reading these kinds of interviews from prestigious institutions like the IIMB. My congratulations to Dr. Archana Verma!

Mala S, Bangalore

Digital PR is a good idea

It was very interesting to read about digital PR from Gaurav Dubey. It gave us a lot of ideas about how the PR business can be managed in the growing world of internet and corporate s e c t o r. I a m p e r s o n a l l y interested in this field.

Chenna Kesavan, Bengaluru

University admission dilemma very realistic

I could easily empathise with the write up by Sheena Sachdeva about the dilemma that the young students face while applying for university education. We all have gone through this phase and current and future students have to go through a more stiff competititon in this matter because the population is increasing and more and more students are going for university admission. If we don’t resolve this problem, it’s going to cause a major problem.

Joseph Bara, Ranchi

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News President-elect Ram Nath Kovind: a catalyst for Indian education renaissance

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am Nath Kovind’s elect ion as t he President of India will be a red letter day for higher education in the country. His social background will give a further thrust to the plebian ethos in the management of higher education. After formal swearing-in, as a Visitor of all Central Universities, he will have a big ‘knowledge constituency’ to serve in the country. A nation is ultimately known by its ‘soft power’, whose foundation depends on the ‘forward linkage’ of education, where the President of India will be a presiding deity. In view of President-elect, Kovind’s contribution in the realm of higher education in Bihar, where he was the Governor, he is expected to act as a strong catalytic agent in triggering an educational renaissance in the country.

Ankit Buti at 26 ‘teaches’ students the art of starting up with StartupED

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n kit Buti rejected the great American d rea m to ma ke t he “Indian dream” a reality. His StartupED is an entrepreneurship school and st ar t up incubator that equips and empowers students to build their own companies.

“I am 26 years old and I aspire to create exponential impact by revolutionising the concept of start up incubation,” says Ankit Buti. StartupED, an entrepreneurship school and start up incubator came into being, aiming to be a launchpad that equips and empowers students to build their own companies.

T he St a r t upED me nt or boa rd c on st it ut e s t op i n novat or s f rom Purdue, Stanford, Qualcomm, Google, Facebook and other Silicon Valley giants.

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‘Alchemy’ education can take India to the golden age: Outgoing President Mukherjee

Uniform NEET questions in regional papers from 2018, says Javadekar

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nion human resource development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar on 23rd July, 2017 made big-ticket announcements in Kolkata that will affect the fortunes of lakhs of students appearing in the joint entrance examinations in medicine and engineer ing count r y wide.

A l l ay i n g fe a r s of t h o u s a n d s of students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) — t he all-I nd ia exa m i nat ion for entrance to medical colleges — in regional languages, Javadekar said the vernacular question papers of the examination will be a mere translation of the question paper in English. This year, the CBSE had set different sets of questions for students appearing for the examination in different languages, with students complaining that the vernacular papers, including the one in Bengali , were much tougher than the English and Hindi papers.

NCTE’s 2011 notification on TET marks weightage not mandatory: SC

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he Supreme Cou r t on 25t h July, 2017 said the 2011 NCTE notification for giving weightage t o m a r k s obt a i n e d i n t e a ch e r s’ el ig ibi l it y t e s t i n a p p oi nt me nt s was not mandatory and was just a guideline which will be applicable for recruiting contractual teachers in Uttar Pradesh.

The contractual teachers, popular as shiksha mitra, have challenged the order of the Allahabad High Court which has quashed the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education (Teachers) Service (16th Amendment) Rules, 2012.

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ut goi ng P r e sid e nt P r a n a b Mukherjee on 24th July, 2017 called for upgradation of higher educational institutions to world-class levels and said education is the alchemy that could take India to its next golden age. Delivering his farewell speech on the eve of demitting office as the 13th President of India, he said, “Education is the alchemy that can take India to its next golden age. A reordering of society is possible through the transformative power of education. For that, we have to upgrade our higher institutions of learning to world-class levels.”

Stressing that the universities should not be a place for rote memorising but an assembly of inquisitive minds, he said, “Our education system must accept disruption as a norm and prepare our students to manage and build upon the disruptions.”

Transgenders to get free education at IGNOU

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or t ransgenders desi r i ng to pursue a course in tourism or psycholog y, help is r ight at hand. Encouraging the third gender to pursue higher studies, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to provide free education to transgenders from its July session. The move is aimed at bringing universalisation and democratisation in education. So far, IGNOU provided free education to sex workers, jail inmates and weavers.

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Semi-trained and untrained students steal the show in Jharkhand State swimming championship

he Ninth Junior and Sub-Junior Jharkhand State Championship was held at Dhanbad Union Club in June 2017. Many students from Ranchi and Bokaro, who had never been professionally trained for swimming, won silver and bronze medals, while gold medals went to the professionally trained teams from Jamshedpur. In 50 metre breaststroke in Junior Girls category, Anubhuti Jha from Bokaro won bronze, without having been professionally trained. Ananya and Lavanya from Jamshedpur got gold and silver respectively. In the 4X50 Relay Team competition, the professionally trained Jamshedpur team got gold, Ranchi team got silver and the Bokaro team got bronze. Ranchi team comprised of village students who had learnt swimming in the village ponds and rivers. Bokaro students had contestants like Ishan Alok, who had learnt swimming without a professional trainer and yet won bronze. Given proper professional training, these students can do wonders at the national and international championships.

Govt committed to turn ‘brain drain’ into ‘brain gain’: Prakash Javadekar

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he Delhi University is planning t o i n clu d e t h e G o o d s a n d Se r v ic e s Ta x (GST ) i n it s curriculum for the students of BCom (Hons), B Com and BA Programme. A proposal for this has been cleared by the university’s academic council and is awaiting a nod from the executive council, officials said.

“Students used to study taxation in three streams -- BCom (Hons), BCom and BA Programme commerce-based papers. According to the new proposal, GST will replace the topics on other indirect taxes,” said Sunaina Kanojia, an Academic Council member.

According to the proposal, students of BCom (Hons) in the sixth semester will be studying GST and Customs Law as a second paper. Students of BCom will study it in the fifth semester as a second paper with the same title.

In the BA Programme, students will be studying GST in two papers (paper 3 and paper 4). It will be compulsory only for those BA Programme students who have Taxation as an optional subject.

nion minister Prakash Javadekar in July, said his government was committed to stop ‘brain drain’ of research scholars and turn it into ‘brain gain’. “We see research scholars who go abroad because of better infrastructure and facilities. We are committed to turn brain drain into brain gain,” the minister said at a meet of the Indian Chambers of Commerce here.

A higher education finance agency has been made operational to provide loans without interest to institutions to improve their laboratories and research facilities, he said at the programme ‘Way Forward For Education Sector In Eastern Region, Challenges and Recommendations.’

CAG audit reveals gaps in implementation of RTE

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n aud it of t he R ig ht t o Education has revealed gaps i n f i n a ncial m a n age me nt , compliance, monitoring and evaluation of the Act. A per for mance audit on implementation of RTE Act by the comptroller and auditor general highlighted the “mismatch of unspent balances at the end of the year with opening balances of succeeding years, short release of funds, and retention of huge balances by state governments, and non-adherence to expenditure norms.”

The CAG repor t placed before Parliament, raises concern on issues related to compliance of the Right to Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. It cites the failure to conduct regular household surveys by local authorities in 21 states/UTs to maintain/update record of children from their birth till they attain age of 14 years.

Textbooks shouldn’t be ideological battleground: Manish Sisodia

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extbooks shou ld n ot be u sed a s “ideological battleground” bet ween t he Lef t a nd t he Right and should only be childrencentric, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia conveyed to the HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on 27th June, 2017.

Siso d ia , who is a l so D el h i’s E d u c a t i o n M i n i s t e r, m a d e t h e observation at a crucial meeting of the National Council of Education Research and Training ( NCERT), chaired by Javadekar. Content review of textbook s, i mplement at ion of learning outcomes, adequate supply of textbooks and recruitment of nonacademic staff were among the items on agenda of the 54th General Council meeting of NCERT. Aug 2017 < CAREERCONNECT < 9

FEATURE

Course versus College: What’s your Pick?

With the ever-rising competition in the education sector, securing seats in the top colleges and universities like IITs, AIIMS, Delhi University, IIMs etc. has become a common objective for most of the students every academic cycle.

The students also face a common dilemma; whether to pursue a preferred course from a less preferred college or to pursue a less preferred course from the preferred college or university. A handful of students, when asked to select among the above two options, select the latter option and settle for the less preferred course in which they have little or no interest. Deepashree Banerjee takes a closer look at the merits/demerits of this decision.

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he high school pass-outs who aspire to study in Delhi University or any other reputed university across the country have one burning question lying ahead of them. Which one to go for - a course or a college? “Gone are the days when you would be advised to spend three years pursuing an honours course in any subject in Delhi University to make sure your “future is secure”, shares Ankita Mukherjee, a student pursuing Masters at Ramjas College.

Following your heart is not that easy anymore, as it comes with a price (most of the times). But, living by conventions could turn into a recipe for failure too.

In “3 Idiots”, (one of the most-talked

about movies on Indian education system produced by the Hindi film industry in the recent decade) Farhan was born to be a wildlife photographer, but his father brought him up to become an engineer. You all know the aftermath!

All it took was the secret posting of his letter and sample photos by his ‘idiot’ friend, Rancho, to change his life.

Rancho’s pursuit of his passion made him accomplished, graduating as the student of the year. And, only 10 years after leaving college, he becomes the curator of a practical engineering school and, in the words of his longtime rival, Silencer, “a great scientist” under the name, Phunsukh Wangdu.

“Since school I wanted to become a professional photographer and I have

“As a student, it is essential that you look for an institution which offers a flexible academic model allowing you to pursue inner delight along with chosen career path. Before taking any decision, self analysis is crucial.”

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even been working with the Delhi Food Walks crew to grasp the required skill sets. However, everybody called my decision to get an undergraduate degree via open learning as a failure and I am often asked why I had dropped out of college,” says Akash Aggarwal.

While the other members in the photo-crew are busy juggling academics and photography, Akash says he uses the extra time to hone his skills, attend workshops and travel the world.

Demerits of college oriented career decisions As we all know, finding the right college is crucial for a successful career.

However, college alone can’t make a successful career. Passion and interest are the key factors for a successful career. When a student gives priority to college over course, there is a bigger chance of ending up in a career that he or she is not passionate about.

Let’s take an example. Last year, a student was aspiring to pursue computer engineering from National Institute of Technology, Delhi. However, he failed to secure a seat for computer engineering due to high cut-off. Therefore, he decided to settle for the available seat

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Course selection is a life time decision as it decides what you’ll do all your life. Hence, it is important to give priority to course selection over college selection.

of mechanical engineering in the same institute. Today, he is finding it too difficult to cope in his academics due to lack of interest in the field.

Choosing course over college and vice versa Course selection is a life time decision as it decides what you’ll do all your life. Hence, it is important to give priority to course selection over college selection. There is a bit of discord among educationists in the course versus college debate though. While some of them believe that course should always be given priority, there are some educationists who think that college should be given priority when it comes to

professional courses and course should be kept first as far as the non-professional courses are concerned.

The opinion of the latter group is based on the fact that students of professional courses have to look for jobs after their graduation and a degree from a good college ensures a job in big companies. However, contrary to popular belief, a job in a big company does not necessarily lead to a successful career.

A successful career requires a job where you can excel with your passion, knowledge and interest. If you give preference to college, there is a chance that first, you’ll have to struggle to maintain academic excellence

and then you might end up in a job that you don’t have interest in. You should always think twice before following their passion or opting for a professional course. If you forgo a renowned college to pursue the course of your interest, then there are more possibilities of succeeding in life later.

Those who have followed their heart to turn a hobby into a profession often feel they have a three-year advantage over those who choose a professional course after they are done earning a bachelor’s degree.

Prof R S Bawa, Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University thinks that 21st Century is all about innovation and to do so, it is important that students follow their passion. “As a student, it is essential that you look for an institution which offers a flexible academic model allowing you to pursue inner delight along with chosen career path. Before taking any decision, self analysis is crucial”, shares Dr Bawa.

“Thus, invest in a credible psychometric test and also review the institute on various digital platforms to assess what kind of opportunities it will offer throughout your academic journey,” advices Prof Bawa.

Often, students go by the college name by keeping their interests and passion aside. This can lead them to further confusion and it is surely going to reflect in their academic performance.

Uttam Padwal, Assistant Registrar, MIT School of Business, shares his view,“When students start looking for professional courses in India, first thing that comes in their mind is placement and for that they are ready to do anything. Often, parents also look for this factor more than anything else. How many students want to Aug 2017 < CAREERCONNECT < 11

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“When students start looking for professional courses in India, first thing that comes in their mind is placement and for that they are ready to do anything. Often, parents also look for this factor more than anything else.

How many students want to enroll for the course because they genuinely want to learn?”

Uttam Padwal, Assistant Registrar, MIT School of Business enroll for the course because they genuinely want to learn?” Padwal raises a potent question.

Most of the students takes admission because somebody in the family tells them a wonderful story that how this course can change your life and you would become successful in your life.

But, what they often forget to tell you is how much effort is needed to put in and it’s a continuous process, not a seasonal matter. Working hard on something you like opens up new opportunities in life.

You can work hard in your favourite course, crack the entrance and there is a good chance to enter a good college for PG Degree or Diploma, suggests Padwal.

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of the capacity of students. Other than that, location of the college; campus area; facilities offered by the college, vibrant nature of the crowd, list of subjects, foreign tour, various specialisations and most importantly, placement record are some of the responsible factors,” says Padwal.

According to Padwal, students need to ask themselves some sound questions beforehand, such as how much knowledge they can get out of it or what kind of experience, exposure they will get.

“Students should look for authenticity of given things rather than agreeing on face value. College ranking can be manipulative, so look for the factors they are based upon. Most importantly, student should decide what they want to become and not ask others, what to do,” Padwal signs off.

Professional Courses in demand With an increasing number of students looking for opportunities in fashion and hospitality, popularity of professional courses at the undergraduate level is rising up. Ever since the inception of the first fashion design programme almost three decades back, fashion design and affiliated industries have come a long way in Delhi, says Isha Dutta, a second year Post Graduate student of Fashion Styling and Image Design at Pearl Academy. Due to the recent boom in E-Commerce and the social media making it is easier for new brands to get traction, design courses are on the rise.

A single virtual start up can employ people from various design specialisations or provide them a collaborative

Contrary to popular belief, a job in a big company does not necessarily lead to a successful career. A successful career requires a job where you can excel with your passion, knowledge and interest. platform, which is beneficial both ways.

“A fashion designer can collaborate with a fashion stylist, fashion photographer, graphic designer, website designer and makeup artist to develop and promote a brand. Consequently, courses in all these fields are available to the young people in Delhi,” adds Dutta.

There is certainly a rise in popularity and demand for professional courses in culinary arts and the reason for this is that over the last decade, the profession of a chef has transformed and so has its image in our society. “It is now finally getting the respect it truly deserves,” says an official from International Institute of Culinary Arts in Hauz Khas.

Lastly, be it college over course or vice versa, it is the students who shall take the final call. Do not take this decision under any pressure as this will give your life a new turn. Keep calm, think what you really want to pursue and once decided, just be confident enough to sail through.

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Legal Education: Undergoing a sea change During the era of stiff competition, education has become more competitive and challenging. With the onset of various new avenues in law education and opportunities floating in, students are now in a fix. Sheena Sachdeva brings an informative piece from the pioneers of law education, about the real scenario and trends.

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n a plethora of options, students with edge over rights of people and an eye for injustice, are the ones suitable to become future lawyers. To understand one’s edge and interest in any course is a primary task before stepping into any lucrative a career option. Ambrose Bierce in his “Devil’s Dictionary” defined a lawyer as someone skilled in “circumvention of law”. A lawyer is someone who has in depth knowledge about the law and also the functioning of the judicial structure of the country. To be able to fit into this large pool of legal services, students need to have a thorough understanding of law. History has been testimony to various great revolutionaries as first a lawyer and then a freedom fighter or a politician or a tycoon.

Considered to be a popular career in India, law practice has different requirements and skills. Given are few skills required to make a mark in the profession.

1. Command over language: This skill is essential for every lawyer.

One needs to be able to express oneself efficiently and lucidly to do well in this sector.

2. Oratory skills: For lawyers in private practice, being a good speaker is the most important skill. A prospective lawyer must develop the art of modulating his or her voice as per the demand of the situation to emerge successful.

3. The 3A: Attitude, Aptitude and Analytics, these qualities make a lawyer expert in gauging the legal

Legal education in India should be standardised.

Proper entrance examinations should be conducted similar to National Law Universities across the country.

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problems and arriving at logical conclusions and solutions.

Reading: A lawyer must essentially develop reading habit, although reading must be primarily related to law. But law also includes understanding of culture, history, science, politics, contemporary political and historical concepts etc.

Perseverance: Initial years while practicing law can be harsh but one must be patient and focussed.

Team-work: Lawyers working teams can bring out the best results. Thus, lawyers who collaborate well possess the ability to identify and bring out the best others have to offer, submerging their own positions and egos where necessary in order to reach the optimal client outcome.

Emotional intelligence: Most clients need the empathy, perspectives and personal connection of their lawyers who can understand the problems coherently and provide solution logically.

Financial literacy: A lawyer must understand the needs if he or she is practicing as a lawyer or an advo-

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cate. Almost every client and every case involves money in some way, and every lawyer in private practice is running a business of one size or another.

9. Technological affinity: During the time of technological advancements, a lawyer should be techsavvy.

10. Time management: This skill is common to each profession these days, whether it is in corporate or litigation practice, time management is very essential. An effective lawyer is one who knows how to manage time.

Significance of legal education The role of ethics and philosophy in explaining social problems and giving directions for social action is not adequately appreciated today.

However, in making and interpreting law, no society can afford to ignore Ethics. One can say that law is an applied ethics. No civilised society can be structured without developing its moral fibre and consciousness either through law, religion, education or other instruments of social control. It is education which ultimately results in shaping or transforming the whole

society into human civilisation.

Spiritually, it is believed that the life on the earth is regulated by the laws of the Lord or the Divinity. It is the ‘rule of law’ that draws the essential difference between human society and animal world. It is the legal education that plays a pompous role in promoting social justice. Education or awareness of laws, characterise the lawyers as ‘Social engineers’.

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COVER STORY â&#x20AC;&#x153;As law is the most expanding field of education, every year various new colleges are opened which are not affiliated to any university. These are either deemed university or affiliated to another university.â&#x20AC;?

Dr Suresh Minocha, Professor of Law, SGT University, Retired Professor, Faculty of Law, Delhi University

laid down the duty of imparting legal education. Advocatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Act, 1961 which brought uniformity in legal system. In the changed scenario, the additional roles envisaged are that of policy planner, business advisor, negotiator of any interested groups etc. In the era of globalisation, legal system in India include catering the needs of new brand consumers or clients namely foreign companies, collaborators etc. Strengthening our legal education system is need to face the new challenges. Imparting of legal education has always been considered as one to the noblest profession.

Legal education which is part of general education cannot be viewed in isolation. Today, legal education derives its impetus from the economic, social and economic and political set up of the society.

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There are opportunities as a Legal Officer in Private as well as Public sector such as Banks etc. One can also work as a Legal Assistant in Law department of Government sector as well. phasised. Knowledge of law increases one understands of public affairs. Its study promotes accuracy of the expression, facility in arguments and skill in interpreting the written words, as well as some understanding of social values. It is the pivotal duty of everyone to know the law. Ignorance of law is not innocence but a sin which cannot be excused. Thus, legal education is imperative not only to produce good lawyers but also to create cultured law abiding citizens, who are inculcated with concepts of human values and

human rights. We must have a legal education which can fulfil the need of the society and country as well. We are no longer laissez-faire but in a Welfare State and in Welfare society law plays a very important role in every affair of human being. Law serves as an important instrument to achieve socioeconomic development. Today, law is not viewed merely as an instrument of social control but also as an instrument of social change. The aim of legal education should be not only to produce good lawyers but also create cultured, law abiding citizens who are inculcated with concepts of human values and human rights who can serve humanity in various capacities such as, administrators, law teachers, jurists, judges and industrial entrepreneurs etc. As far as creation of good advocates and solicitors is concerned, the legal education should aim at equipping them with legal techniques and professional skills. An advocate must be tolerant, must listen

COVER STORY “After years of practice, one can sit for the exams of Magistrate or a Judicial Officer as well. Recently, the emerging area is Legal Corporate Advisory. Various firms are doing legal and advocacy work for different companies where they look for legal partners.

One can be a Corporate Legal Firm employee or an Advisor.”

Dr. Gireesh Kumar J, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kerala year integrated course as well.

Dr Suresh Minocha, Professor of Law, SGT University has been in this industry for many years. The retired professor from Faculty of Law, Delhi University, says, “For Bachelor’s: there are two types of courses available; three year courses and five year courses. The basic requirement is 50 per cent for three years and 45 per cent for five years course. Most of the colleges take admission on the merit basis of Common Law Admission Test.

As law is the most expanding field of education, so every year various new colleges are opened which are not affiliated to any university. They undergo their own entrance test. Any person fulfilling minimum requirement can also take admission in those institutions.” patiently to other point of view and not hazard opinions without some basis. He should be rational, secular keeper, willing to work hard, competent to communicate having good expression, must have critical understanding of human institutions and values. Legal profession is objectively in the position of producing Statesmen.

Eligibility Criteria Law as a career has been considered to be a distinct career option as a change makers. Dr Gireesh Kumar J, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kerala, as experienced professional says, “There are two types of Bachelor’s degree in law, one is three year and another is five year integrated one. For the three year course, graduation or 10+2 is required from any subject. Some colleges consider student’s qualifying marks and some take a different entrance exams and on the basis of merit the

Advocate should be rational, secular keeper, willing to work hard, competent to communicate having good expression, must have critical understanding of human institutions and values. admission is taken. For example, All India Combined Law Entrance Test (CLAT) are conducted by 15 to 16 law universities and colleges across the country. Some universities highlight 50 per cent and some highlight 55 per cent which is the minimum qualifying marks for students to take admission in a three year law course. For five year course some college or universities take entrance, while others consider the qualifying marks only.” For three year course, one can be graduate from any discipline which is applicable for five

Job Opportunities As we can see unfolding of various new opportunities in the legal sector with the oncoming of various new avenues of legal usage across the industry. For Bachelor’s degree: A conventional job after completing a graduation in Law is to work as a Lawyer or an advocate.

The entrance test for this profile is conducted by Bar Council of India for the enrolment as a lawyer. So, any student enrolling for this test can practice in any subordinate court of anywhere in India.

Dr Kumar adds, “After years of practice, one can sit for the exams of Magistrate or a Judicial Officer as well.

Recently, the emerging area is Legal Corporate Advisory. Various firms are doing legal and advocacy work for different companies where they look for legal partners. One can be a Corporate Legal Firm employee or an Advisor.”

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lawyer is one of the most common profession to take up and nowadays it is compulsory to do internship and work under different lawyers, NGOs, government departments, consumer courts etc.

So they gain some practical experience also along with theoretical knowledge as well. The recent example is that the outgoing President and incoming President, both are famous lawyers.

Legislation is also becoming a complex business and those who have ambitions of becoming politicians can think on these lines. Ultimately, Politicians come from law schools.”

Further, there are opportunities as a Legal Officer in private as well as public sector such as Banks etc. One can also work as a Legal Assistant in Law department of Government sector as well. These are the few career options after completing a Law degree in graduation.

Dr Kumar says, “After Master’s, mainly people focus on academics wherein people can become a law teacher. So, after completing Master’s, students have to qualify UGC conducted NET examination and also complete PhD for a career growth in teaching.

Graduation in Law is the basic requirement for any other work profile whereas if a student does master’s then the knowledge acquired will be advanced and competent.”

As far as Masters is concerned, Dr Minocha, said “Various universities have openings for faculties which have increased manifold during last five years. This year , Delhi University is recruiting 120 persons in this

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year. After LLM, all the students are eligible for judicial services. After Masters or LLM, students are eligible for Judicial exams. These days, most of the solicitor firms are looking for specialised lawyers. So they do campus recruitment in emerging areas like cyber laws, intellectual property laws, corporate laws.” LLM is the minimum requirement for further research and all the research scholars after cracking JRF (Junior Research Fellows) get sufficient grants. For teaching law in any university or institute, NET and LLM is the basic requirement.

Foreseeing Legal Education in India Specifically in European countries, legal profession is considered to be a dignified profession. In India, due to historical evolution of legal education, law has not been considered a very much dignified profession like Medicine, Engineering etc. Dr Kumar further adds, “It is the mindset that people who largely study humanities, further take up law as a career. It is said that law is an additional qualification for a politician. Further, mushrooming growth of law colleges in the country having no basic facility should be addressed in a proper way.”

Legal education in India should be standardised or dignified in other western countries. And for removing this sort of culture, proper entrance examinations should be conducted similar to National Law Universities across the country. Thus, high quality of law institutes should be developed in the country in every corner of the country. And low standard institutions should be discouraged. This could be a step to improve legal education in the country.

Some of the law universities in India are charging five thousand per year and give quality education.

Casebooks are supplied from 200-300 page for every subject which is provided to

students. There are some universities like SGT University, where the whole system, right from examination to teaching method follows innovative ways of teaching. So, for insistence in various colleges or universities various casebooks, interactive sessions with students and weekly assessment are conducted. Out of the total assessment, 50 per cent emphasis is on entrance exam and 50 per cent emphasis is on continuous assessment. As more and more law schools are coming, more and more innovative methods of teaching are also coming. Further, students are not going abroad for doing LLM as they are getting the same opportunities here in India.

The trend has reversed now. Within India, so many universities have started one year of LLM. including SGT university and many others. Experts are being invited from different fields.

So, legal education has undergone sea change. Not Just theoretical method, but various innovative methods like case studies, moot court etc are conducted to provide a real-time experience to students.

Dr Minocha adds,“Law is considered to be an elite profession.

But the oversupply of candidates leads to negative mindset of people about this profession. Ultimately, it’s one’s own competency, commitment and conviction towards its work which matters. Society consists of diversified people where people who have luck along with effort towards their profession are the real successful people”.With emphasis on the various new fields of legal studies such as the Environmental Law, Governance and Law etc ,there is alot of scope of the growth of this field, India must capitalise onthese opportunities.

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Module 1 A detailed template was sent to over 180 law colleges/universities offering undergraduate and post-graduate degrees across India to measure several parameters. The template we sent collected factual data over several key areas.

Module 2 The responses were recorded and a sample survey was conducted in select Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to verify those responses.

Module 3 An assessment was made to find out the individual score secured by colleges on respective parameters based on the responses received on the template we sent. To top that, we also did a secondary research to ensure that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on other colleges/ universities who failed to send us their responses.

Module 4 The individual scores of the colleges/ universities under the primary and secondary research and their scores are evaluated.

Module 5 On the basis of the cumulative scores, the colleges/universities were divided into categories based on their percentile and were median-rated in the form of stars.

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City Surat West Tripura Madurai Moga Amravati Chennai Saharanpur Machilipatnam Thiruvananthapuram Hooghly Chittoor Tumkur Hisar Bengaluru Jammu Thiruchirapalli Mumbai Jaipur Dharwad Kolkata Marigaon Sonitpur Cuttack Ranchi Skail Pondicherry Anand Aurangabad Jorhat Pune Patna Hyderabad Visakhapatnam Guwahati Guwahati Bengaluru Guwahati Mumbai Ahmedabad Lucknow Indore Udupi Bengaluru Tirupati Rewari Bhopal Panipat Muzaffarnagar Coimbatore Sangli Ranchi Jaipur Sangrur

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COVER STORY Name of College HURAKADLI AJJA LAW COLLEGE S.K.J. LAW COLLEGE CHANDERPRABHU JAIN COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES AND SCHOOL OF LAW GOVIND RAMNATH KARE COLLEGE OF LAW ADARSHA LAW COLLEGE TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER COLLEGE OF LAW VISAKHA LAW COLLEGE INDORE INSTITUTE OF LAW LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN [LCD] SBRR MAHAJANA LAW COLLEGE INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI LAW COLLEGE VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF LAW IMS UNISON UNIVERSITY [IUU] SRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA LAW COLLEGE [SDM] CHANAKYA LAW COLLEGE DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY’S NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE [DES SNFLC] RAJA LAKHAMGOUDA LAW COLLEGE BIMAL CHANDRA COLLEGE OF LAW [BCCL] DR. AMBEDKAR COLLEGE OF LAW ISMAIL SAHEB MULLA LAW COLLEGE SIDDHARTHA LAW COLLEGE VEERAVALLI COLLEGE OF LAW K C LAW COLLEGE KCL INSTITUTE OF LAWS M KRISHNA LAW COLLEGE JB LAW COLLEGE ALTIUS INSTITUTE OF UNIVERSAL STUDIES GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE ST WILFREDS COLLEGE OF LAW JAGAN NATH UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS BABA SAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR LAW COLLEGE [BSBRALC] GANJAM LAW COLLEGE SESHADRIPURAM LAW COLLEGE VIDYAVARDHAKA LAW COLLEGE [VVLC] PES LAW COLLEGE

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Indian Women as Handicrafts Entrepreneurs in the Age of Internet Internet has given the Indian women a lot of freedom to use their creative ideas to emerge as global entrepreneurs.

They have the advantage of the cultural artefacts of India which are unique in the world. These artefacts provide the Indian women a strong advantage in the global market, because no other country produces such beautiful artefacts as India has done for generations, using natural products. Dr. Archana Verma explores the women entrepreneurship scene in the field of handicrafts, which can encourage others to follow the same career path.

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ndian women are venturing in the field of online entrepreneurs, with the Internet and the social media coming to their help.

Many of these women take up creating, encouraging others to create and sell the Indian handicrafts online, in both India and abroad. This is a growing business in India and is giving a lot of profit to these women entrepreneurs. This career suits women in many walks of life, be they trained business professionals, housewives with household responsibilities, or educated women looking for a career avenue for themselves. Although women are more interested in this career path, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a women-specific career. Even men who are interested in following this entrepreneurship avenue can take it up and gain from it. Further, although online presence and social media are the main media for this venture, at a later stage such entrepreneurs can also expand into establishing stores if they so desire. Here, we have interacted with three such women who have made this kind of online entrepreneurship an engaging profession for themselves.

What is needed for handicrafts entrepreneurship?

First and foremost, the person venturing into this field should have a creative and innovative mind. They need it to create handicrafts, to encourage their colleagues to create them and also to bring new innovations in them. Further, they need to have a knowledge of the art and cultural traditions related to the form of handicrafts they will be making, so that they can create the authentic version of handicrafts. Indian handicrafts are invariably linked to Indian history, arts and culture. Hence, a knowledge of these aspects enables the entrepreneurs to engage in this 24 < CAREERCONNECT < Aug 2017

field much better. In addition to these, entrepreneurs dealing with handicrafts have to know the regional and rural areas where these handicrafts are made, so that they can get them to promote them globally.

When an entrepreneur ventures into the business world of transporting handicrafts taking the support of the online medium, it requires some pragmatic qualities as well. These may include an understanding of financial management, an acumen for advertising, marketing and promotion for the products and an understanding of how social media can be used to increase the visibility of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products.

Using these abilities, the handicrafts can be better sold in the global markets.

Going further, since many customers for handicrafts are spread across the whole world, it helps to understand the legal aspects of exports, taxes, excise duties, packaging and fast delivery processes. This generates the need to understand the managerial and organisational skills. An entrepreneur who want to deal with the global market can perform better if she can deal with the people better. Finally, excellent communication skills in verbal and written forms takes the entrepreneur a long way.

Above all, an entrepreneur of

INSIGHTS Q: What k ind of training did you have and how did you begin th is vent ure of R ajasthan i handicrafts?

A: I received an MBA in Marketing and HRM from IMT, Nagpur. But doing jobs in corporate sector didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give me satisfaction and I decided to begin this venture in Rajasthani handicrafts because I really love the handicrafts from Rajasthan.

Q: Tell us something about how you work with your team and with the artisans.

A: We de a l d i re ctly w it h t he a r t is a n s a nd we a l so for wa rd financial help and training to the artisan families. My team helps me in social media advertising, new ways of attracting customers, making packaging and deliver y s y s t e m ef f icie nt . My mot he r, who has in-depth knowledge of Rajasthani handicrafts and markets is my co-owner. We use vegetable dyes and natural fabric as much as possible, but sometimes have to

Aditi Atre, Founder, Rajasthani Rangrez

depend upon synthetic dyes and fabrics. Use of social media and especially Facebook advertisement has helped us to expand and grow in this venture.

Q: Do you export globally? What are the challenges involved in this?

In the initial phase we had mainly an Indian presence, but now we are also exporting to North America for example. Foreign clients absolutely love these Indian handicrafts. I feel we have an urgent need to save and promote our handicrafts which are our heritage. The legal procedures in exporting goods is cumbersome.

I wish they were simpler.

Above all, an entrepreneur of handicrafts-sales has to have the sensitivity that the craftspeople who make these handicrafts are often very poor and live on a mere subsistence level in dire circumstances. Hence, entrepreneurs in this field should not only think about increasing their own profit level, but should also share their financial gains with the crafts making families. handicrafts-sales has to have the sensitivity that the craftspeople who make these handicrafts are often very poor and live on a mere subsistence level in dire circumstances. Hence, entrepreneurs in this field should not only think about increasing their own profit level, but should also share their financial gains with the crafts making families and try to alleviate their condition. Only by taking care of the larger interest of the crafts making groups can this kind of venture bring prosperity to the society as a whole.

Special support system needed for the women Many women who venture into this field are not financially independent. This is true even if they belong to rich families, because often the family finances are controlled by the senior women and by the men in the family. Hence, women need financial support either from their family or from the government bodies to venture into the field of handicrafts-based entrepreneurship.

Apart from this, many of these women have household responsibilities to

take care of. Therefore, they need positive psychological support from their near ones in order to work with a concentration in their venture. A third aspect is that many of these women are not well educated in the disciplines of financial management, legal aspects of export and excise duties.

Because of this, training programmes run by the government or support system offered by various organisations in this field would be of utmost help to these women entrepreneurs. Finally, they need capital to invest in the entrepreneurship till their venture begins to generate profit.

Very often, the system of loans from the banks are very complicated and require the women to show assets, legal address etc, which is difficult for them to show and hence, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get loans easily.

Even if they want to rent a commercial property, the procedure for registering the rented property is very complex and is quite cumbersome as well. As a result, many women canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t venture into entrepreneurship. There needs to be a system to help the women in these matters so that they can build their entrepreneurial venture successfully.

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Chitra Manohar, Founder, Chitra’s Jewel Art

make them empowered, but can make the Indian handicrafts products export globally and bring prosperity to India.

The Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE) The Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE), a nationallevel organisation, founded in 1993 and registered under the Society Act of India in May, 1999, is today, one of India’s premier institution for women thoroughly devoted towards entrepreneurship development in the country. It has branches in different states of India with a membership base of 15,000 individual members/ professionals and 28 member associations spread throughout India.

Small-scale entrepreneurs account for approximately 60 percent of FIWE’s combined membership, with large firms representing five percent and microenterprises the remaining 35 percent.

The organisation educates and trains young aspirants and start-up women entrepreneurs for their right initiation into business and does awareness programs and business counseling to aspirant women. Besides, it provides hand-holding and networking opportunities to them as well as women interested in growing their business further and creates a launching pad to empower women in the regional economic framework and graduated from small to medium enterprises.

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Q: What training do you have and how did you begin this venture of beaded and strung jewellery?

A: I belong to a traditional jewellers’ family. So, since childhood I have learnt the art of beaded and strung jewellery. I am trained in teaching soft skills to college students. But I wa nt ed t o ve nt u re i n bea ded and st r ung jeweller y to give an expression to my creative u rge.

Coming from a jewellers’ family has given me a support system.

Q: Tell us something about your work.

A: I search for the beads, pearls, conch shells, semi-precious gems a nd w i r i ng m a t e r ia l my s el f. I have many jewellery designs and I also use creative imaginations to st ring jeweller y according to these patterns. I oversee the entire p r o c e s s of j e we l l e r y m a k i n g , processing orders and sending them to their destinations. This is a time consuming work, which I have to manage along with my household responsibilities. weaving etc. in various cities/towns across the country for youth who fall below poverty line (BPL). Training of trainers’ Programmes are conducted in different regions of India for the same purpose. Over 5000 women have already benefited in the last three years. Women’s economic development has resulted in poverty alleviation and reduction of feminisation of poverty in the country.

FIWE brings bus ines s w omen to a common forum, ensuring that

Q: Your social media platform has been very successful in the global market. Tell us something about it.

A: I have a Facebook page devoted to Chitra’s Jewel Art, on which there is interaction almost round the clock.

It requires a lot of time and effort to keep it interactive all the time. I have also tried other forms of social media, but have discovered Facebook as the most beneficial platform in attracting traffic and clients. For quite some time, I was using the free version of Facebook page. My friends bought some of the jewellery whose pictures I posted there. I also write a blog through which some traffic comes. But recently, I have begun to use the Facebook advertisment component and this has brought a lot of traffic to my page. My work has expanded a lot because of this.

I expor t to ma ny cou nt r ies, such a s t o US, U K , Au st r al ia , New Zealand and to some Asian countries. Many of my clients there are of Indian origin and some are classical Indian dancers who need my jewellery. But there are many foreign clients as well. Foreigners really appreciate Indian designs very much and we must promote Indian designs in our handicrafts.

I use only the Express Service of the Indian Post and have faced no problem about its service. All we have to do is to fill a Customs form and they handle the rest. I am very satisfied with the Indian Postal Department’s Express Service. their opinions, ideas and visions are collectively and effectively taken up with policy-makers and various other agencies for their entrepreneurship development. It endeavours to create public awareness towards women’s contribution to the national economy and established pressure groups advocating the cause of women.

Interaction with government agencies and policy advocacy is a strong mandate. Its activities of assembling and representing women business

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Women need financial support either from their family or from the government bodies to venture into the field of handicraftsbased entrepreneurship. Apart from this, many of these women have household responsibilities to take care of. Hence, they need positive psychological support from their near ones in order to work with a concentration in their venture. associations and enterprises of all economic sectors, is well articulated all over India.

To encourage women entrepreneurs to achieve greater heights and as an impetus for their initiatives for business growth, FIWE presents awards to deserving, successful women candidates nationally and internationally, every year. FIWE has an international presence as well. It is a member of South Asian Women Entrepreneurs (SAWE) as well as of International Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (IFWE) and promotes sale of products through Business to Business meetings in conference/exhibitions at the international level. It also organises Buyer-Seller Meets in national and international seminars.

The key objectives of the Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE) are as follows: • To provide training facilities in Export Marketing and Management, Domestic Marketing, Quality Control and Standardisation, Management of Enterprise Laws, Regulations,

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Procedures and Systems for running Small and Medium sized enterprises and sustaining their growth.

To facilitate Enterprise to Enterprise Co-operation within the country and with SME and Women Entrepreneur counterparts in 96 countries of the world as on 30th June, 1994, having Members and Associates of World Association of small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), with which FIWE is affiliated.

To provide greater access to latest technologies, know how, related equipments and services for modernisation and expansion of existing small and medium sized enterprises run by women entrepreneurs.To facilitate participation in international and regional exhibitions, buyerssellers meet, trade fairs, seminars and symposia, to help women entrepreneurs to get greater exposure to regional and global business environment and opportunities.

To effectively articulate the prob-

lems and constraints faced by women entrepreneurs to get greater exposure to regional and global business environment and opportunities.

To strengthen affiliated Associations of Women Entrepreneurs by providing them package of services including information, contracts, training facilities and other related supporting measures.

To bring out a quarterly newsletter to educate and inform women entrepreneurs on business opportunities, management and exchange of experience and expertise.

To enhance access to term working capital loan.

Assisting in the identification of investment opportunities.

Skill Assessment: Assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs. Assessment can focus on the individual learner, the learning community (class, workshop, or other organised group of learners), the institution, or the educational system as a whole (also known as granularity).

The final purpose of assessment practices in education depends on the theoretical framework of the practitioners and researchers, their assumptions and beliefs about the nature of human mind, the origin of knowledge, and the process of learning.

Quality Objectives • To achieve customer satisfaction level of more than 75 per cent.

• To achieve 95 per cent TAT for release of test results.

• To have less than five per cent errors as seen by the customers.

Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGE&T), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India has empanelled the Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs (FIWE) amongst others as an assessing body, to assess the competencies of persons trained under Modular Employable Skills (MES) Courses as well as direct candidates who have acquired Skill informally.

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Criminology: Taking the road less travelled Criminology is the study of the psycho-socio-economic factors that turn a person into a criminal. With the increasing population, crime rates in India have increased manifold over the years. Moreover, with the ever growing threat of terrorism across the globe, there’s a tremendous need for criminologists in the country. Being a field related to the study of crime and criminals, Criminology dissects the entire procedure that go into the making and breaking of laws and society’s reaction to it.

Deepashree Banerjee helps you learn about the formal education, job duties and licensure requirements to see if this is the right career for you.

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arious institutes across the country offer Bachelor’s as well as Master’s level courses in criminology. A Master of Arts in Social Work with a specialisation in criminology and Justice provides students the opportunity to examine and work with actors and institutions dealing with crime, law and justice such as police departments, NGOs, lawyers etc from a rights-based perspective. Students are exposed to the dynamics and complexities of deviance and crime from diverse worldviews and develop capacities to reflect on the criminal justice system across the country.

A new online bachelor’s degree option from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers students the opportunity to earn a Southern Illinois University Carbondale degree from anywhere. The programme is surely going to appeal to those seeking careers in policing, corrections, probation, parole, juvenile service, security, investigations and research, as well as those who want a solid foundation from which to pursue an advanced degree.

The newly launched online curriculum is the same as the oncampus programme, and the same faculty members who teach on campus will teach online. A directed-advisement approach helps students to select appropriate coursework every semester online. “Our courses are primarily taught by our faculty, who continually seek ways to bring their research experience into the classroom to prepare students for careers throughout the justice system,” says Joseph Schafer, one of the professors from the University.

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ing field till now. As of now, criminologists help in sensitising criminal justice functionaries (comprising of police, the judiciary, and investigation agencies) through training, courses and seminars.

After completing a course in criminology, one can apply for jobs as teachers of criminology, legal studies, law and sociology. “There is a requirement for people qualified in criminology in public and private sector companies or social welfare departments dealing with environmental crimes and human rights issues. One can work with NGOs dealing with crime, research organisations and private security agencies,” shares Meenakshi Sinha, Associate Professor, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (NICFS).

What’s it about?

Criminology programmes provide the theoretical underpinnings on human rights and the criminal justice system and encourage a thorough analysis of crime around social concerns such as gender-based violence, atrocities

Employers value experience and a range of paid and voluntary opportunities exist in this arena. There are many internship opportunities available in criminology for students who are considering the field.

After being hired, employees are subject to thorough criminal background and security checks. . against the marginalised communities etc.

“Students of criminology study the factors of criminality. The job of a criminologist is to conduct research, teach criminology and also explore and work out ways in which crime can be controlled,” adds Sinha.

There are a large number of specialisations in this field. An expert in

corporate crime, for example, can get a plum corporate job. Someone specialising in environmental crime can work with NGOs and organisations looking into environmental crimes. Banks can also hire criminologists to examine cases of fraud.

The Payoff An MA in criminology can find a job with an NGO, teach at university level or work in the corporate world. The pay will depend on the rank. Initially, one can start with a salary of `15,000-` 20,000 per month.

Skills Required As a criminology graduate with critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, you’re attractive to employers both inside and outside the criminal justice sector. In a full time job, they are usually required to write a report encompassing all of their findings.

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FEATURE Institutes offering the course Banaras Hindu University Lucknow University University of Madras, Chennai Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute Of Criminology And Forensic Science (NICFS), New Delhi to determine whether a criminal falls into a specific category based on the nature of the crime. Specific roles include prison visiting, working as a special constable, and involvement in drug treatment schemes or bail hostels (rehabilitation centres) for young offenders. Some courses offer a placement year, which can be particularly useful in helping you to test out a certain area of work and build up good contacts for future jobs.

Career Requirements Employers value experience and a wide range of paid and voluntary opportunities exist in this arena. There are many internship opportunities available in criminology for students who are considering the field. After being hired, employees are subject to thorough criminal background and security checks. In most states, criminologists are expected to pass a licensure exam before commencing work.

A few major areas of interest in this field are causes of crime, prevention of crime, crime statistics, criminal behaviour, penology, evaluation of criminal justice agencies, sociology of law etc and criminal careers and desistance. Criminology is closely related to fields such as psychology, sociology and law. However, in India, jobs for criminologists are not properly identified. In the US and UK, criminologists mostly work in prisons, investigation agencies, and intelligence and vigilance departments.

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As a criminology graduate with critical thinking, analytical and communications skills, you’re attractive to employers both inside and outside the criminal justice sector. In a full time job, they are usually required to write a report encompassing all of their findings. ciology, psychology, criminology or a related field is essential. In addition to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, licensure is required in many states. In our country, both undergraduate (BA/BSc) and postgraduate (MA/MSc) courses in criminology are offered by various institutes. The basic requirement for getting admission to an undergraduate course is Class XII with either arts or science.

The main objectives of a criminologist Criminology is a highly intellectual field, especially because the majority of the job’s responsibilities rely on determining and analysing criminal patterns.

His or her work involves analysis of criminal behaviour, magnitude, nature and frequency of crime, criminal participation and the rate of victimisation and compares the crime rate in states.

The first year of the two-year Master’s programme is common for students irrespective of their specialisation. The subjects include foundation courses, philosophy of research, core

social work courses (eight courses), field work and three programme specific i.e. specialisation courses such as Criminology: Trends and Perspectives, Law and Social Work, Child Rights and Juvenile Justice and Rural Crime and Justice. In the second year, students delve deeper into criminology and justice issues with nine courses including Criminal Law and Practice, Correctional Perspectives and Practice, Issues and Challenges in Criminal Justice Social Work, Social Action and Advocacy, Victimology and Crime Prevention, and Human Rights and Access to Justice. Students have to undertake a research project as well as field work across the two years.

The criminology programmes attract a range of students from all fields.

Some pursue it for the glamour associated with crime due to the influence of television and films while some from the marginalised backgrounds enter the field since they have been witness to atrocities on their people close and personal. In our country, this field still does not offer a preset career path as not many people are aware of it yet. With CSR being mandatory for organisations now, graduates can also find employment with corporates who undertake initiatives in this field. It should, however, be noted that not many organisations have such initiatives yet. Many times, graduates set up their individual projects to work for the cause of a certain group they wish to make a difference to. With years of work experience, professionals in this field may also qualify for professional positions in legal practice, teaching, policy research, counselling and as criminal justice social workers.

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Scale new heights in c through professional Gone are the days when students had only a few traditional courses to pursue. Now the market scenario has changed and several institutes have come up with the specialised or professional courses for students. Professional courses not only make students industry ready but also provide them with employment opportunity at very early age. Gaurav Dubey in a nutshell provides the information about available professional courses in the market.

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ost of the students after passing class XII examination get flustered by the variety of courses available in the market.

Some students have clear approach towards their career, as soon as they clear their class X examination, but majority of students confront with multiple choices. Indian colleges and universities offer wide range of courses.

After completing school, students either pursue the Bachelor degree or go for Diploma courses linked with any specific profession.

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Traditional Degree/ Diploma courses Traditional degree courses include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science.

Semi-updated Indian education system permits students to opt for these studies provided they have passed HSC exams in corresponding subjects. For example, students who take science stream after class X usually enroll in B.Sc., while those with commerce background go for B.Com and arts for BA. Job market compatibility Career path for the students of BA,

B.Com and B.Sc is certainly not a cakewalk; they have to opt for job oriented courses unless a student graduates from top notch colleges of the country. These job oriented courses can range from the ubiquitous Master of Business Administration to Chartered Accountancy and from Microbiology to Social Sciences.

Advantage of pursuing professional courses after class XII Recent reforms in countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education system have opened doors for students to prepare themselves directly

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fort in their chosen line of career. In the present time, Computer Science is the most sought after course in engineering. Traditional courses have now taken a back seat and students are giving more preference to the professional courses. The biggest advantage of professional courses is that they help the students to become self-sufficient at an early age. On the other hand, traditional courses demand many years of study and hard work prior to making a student employable.”

Dr Satish Ailawadi, Director, IMT Hyderabad on professional courses says, “Students’ preference for a particular programme/course is dictated by market forces and certainly, the demand for such professional/

Students in our country are plagued by the ‘Me too’ syndrome and choose career paths which their friends are opting for, or career options suggested by some counselor.

for specific professions available.

Professional courses pursued after class XII provide certain advantages to students and make them employable at a very young age. These courses assure basic employment for students in related subjects, as employers like to recruit final year students for work, before or immediately after completing the course.

Dr B Sadashive Gowda, Principal,Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering says, “Students should opt for the course which interests them, as then they would put their best ef-

job oriented courses is greater than traditional courses. Hence, the obvious choice exercised by students is to opt for these courses.”

Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that in times to come, there would be high demand for sectorspecific programmes or short term programmes, which will facilitate students to build their skills in leadership and general management.

Let’s have a look on the available popular professional courses to be pursued after class XII: 1) Engineering There has been a wave of Engineering admissions going on in the country for a decade now. Lakhs of students have taken its advantage and are working for lucrative packages in top multinational

corporations of the world. Engineering is still considered as one of the most popular career choices among students with science background. According to All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), about one million engineers graduate from government universities, polytechnics and private colleges every year. This number is itself a testament of the popularity of this course among students. A four year engineering course in India costs anything between .`300,000 to `1 million. It depends entirely on the institute and branch a student chooses.

IITs rule the roost in the domain of engineering as IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur. IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati are among top 10 institutes of engineering, in India. Some other prestigious engineering institutions are BITS Pilani, IT BHU and the Delhi Technological University.

2) Law Career in legal profession is in a high demand as this profession makes students self-employed and empowers them as well. Records of Universities Grant Commission estimate that some 400,000 students graduate with law degrees every year. The five years integrated course called Bachelor of Arts and Legum Baccalaureus (LLB) is being offered by various government and private colleges in India. A typical BA, LLB course costs around `100,000 to `300,000, depending upon the university. Government Law Colleges across the country affiliated to state-run universities primarily offer the course. Career in this field entirely depends on a person’s skills as the more knowledge of law would make a person more successful in the profession.

3) Medicine Career in medicine is one of the most attractive and prestigious professions to be pursued after class XII. Over 55,000 students graduate as doctors every year. Medical courses include graduates in Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Dentistry streams of medicine.

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“Students’ preference for a particular programme/course is dictated by market forces and certainly, the demand for such professional/job oriented courses is greater than traditional courses. Hence, the obvious choice exercised by students is to opt for these courses.”

Q: In the present era of stiff competition, which courses should the students opt for, so that it could make them stand out of the masses?

A: In my opinion along with the t raditional courses in different functional areas of business the students need not only to specialise in a given functional area of their choice but also develop appropriate skills in emerging areas such as Digital Marketing, E-Retailing and Green Supply Chain Management.

In the current scenario of stiff competition, it is important for the students to acquire

(MBBS), Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Science (BAMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Science (BUMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Science (BHMS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

In some universities, the word ‘science’ is replaced by ‘surgery’.

A course in medical studies costs Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 1000,000. Most sought after colleges in the field of medical are the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, King George Medical College, Lucknow, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Christian Medical College, Vellore, JIPMER, Pondicherry. Courses in psychiatry are offered by the Central 34 < CAREERCONNECT < Aug 2017

Dr. Satish Ailawadi, Director, IMT Hyderabad

knowledge in areas which will help them to develop general management skills and broaden their horizon, implying therein that they should take up courses such as Internet of Things, Business Analytics, Public Policy and Cross-Cultural Management.

As it is being observed that the traditional 2-Year Full Time MBA Programme is losing its sheen, there is likely to be a demand for se c t or s p e ci f ic/shor t t e r m courses particularly Infrastructure Management, Aviation Management, Telecommunication Management and Disaster Management. However, the onus for implementing the changes as mentioned above would squarely lie upon business schools.

Q: S t ude nt s a r e now g i v i n g preference to professional /job oriented courses over traditional courses. Why have traditional courses started losing their sheen?

A: The students’ preference for a par ticular prog ram me/cou rse is dictated by market forces and cer t ai n ly the demand for such

Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore and Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences, New Delhi.

4) Architecture If you are a person who’s creative in nature and have excellent drawing skills, then the field of Architecture is meant for you. Every year in India, approximately 50,000 students enrol for graduation degree in five-year Bachelor of Architecture course.

However, this figure is ambiguous.

Civil engineers also study architecture online or through private colleges informally. An architecture course

professional/job oriented courses is greater than traditional courses.

Hence, the obvious choice exercised by students is to opt for these courses.

Notwithstanding the above, it is anticipated that in times to come there would be high demand for sector specific programs or short term programs which will facilitate students to build their skills in leadership and general management.

Q: Tell us about the USP of IMT Hyderabad?

A: O u r USP is ver y clea rly articulated in our vision statement, “To create ecosystem facilitating incubation of knowledge in helping businesses, thereby generating new knowledge.” We strongly believe in our Mission of harnessing knowledge for businesses, which essentially translates into intensive corporate connect. We have created a ‘Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics’ in our Institute essentially to give a unique positioning in the niche area of ‘Business Analytics’.

costs between `200,000 to .`500,000, depending upon the institute. Top architecture institutes include the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, JJ School of Architecture, Mumbai and Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi.

5) Journalism If you have flair for writing, the reasoning ability to analyse situations and can raise questions on current issues, then Journalism could be a rewarding career for you. Current market scenario is also very positive for the journalism students. Boom in new digital platforms, electronic channels and in film production has seen an unprecedented rise in number

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of students opting for media and journalism studies.

Traditional journalism courses are of three years and cost around `300,000 for a Bachelor of Communication and Journalism, or Bachelor of Mass Communication degree. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi is the most prestigious institute for studying journalism in India. In addition, several universities spread across the country like Jamia University, Delhi University, Hyderabad, University, Symbiosis University etc. offer quality courses and training to students. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi has courses in International Relations, Social Sciences and languages etc., from where students join journalism and are highly valued even without a journalism degree. Further, those wishing to go for research in mediarelated topics can pursue MPhil and PhD in Journalism from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The exact number of journalism graduates remains unknown, because the stream is considered part of Humanities, Arts and Literature studies. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi has a 10 months Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, which is very prestigious. The government of India also certifies people for news editor, online journalism, social media professionals etc., through distance education and certification exam.

6) Chartered Accountant Whenever we go out for a party with our friends and at the end when hotelier brings a long bill, one of our friends pops up and checks the entire bill meticulously. If you are that person, who always take lead in money affairs, then the field of Charted Accountancy is ready to welcome you.

Generally students from commerce background opt for this field, but science stream students could also pursue it. There is no fixed period of time for this course. Few students complete it within a span of three years and some even take around five years to clear all the examinations of the course. The best thing about this course is that it provides flexibility to a student, in terms of time and can be

studies. CA examinations need intense study and are considered as a hard nut to crack this could be proven by the fact that approximately 100,000 students enroll themselves for CA but only three per cent able to clear this highly complex and competitive course.

Dr. B Sadashive Gowda, Principal, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

“The biggest advantage of professional courses is that they help the students to become self-sufficient at an early age. On the other hand, traditional courses demand many years of study and hard work prior to making a student employable.”

In a nutshell, professional courses are swiftly taking over traditional degree courses as they make students industry ready and provide them job opportunity at a very early age. pursued alongside a job as well.

Indeed, it is mandatory to work while studying for CA. This course is conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and no other college or university is authorised to qualify a person as a Chartered Accountant (CA). The course costs around Rs. 50,000 only, which is the cheapest among all professions related

7) Web designing and IT courses This profession demands a lot of creativity to be invested in a product to increase its sale value. Designers play very important role in success of any organisaton or in increasing product’s value. India has emerged as a top destination for foreign companies looking to hire IT experts. Every year, around 1 lakh students enroll themselves in several web designing and IT courses across India.

But this figure is a bit nebulous, as a large number of engineering students also take IT related studies as part of their course. Graphics Web Designing and Development, Diploma in Graphic and Web Designing, Certification courses are some of the popular courses in Graphic Designing whereas Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Management are some of the top IT related courses offered by various colleges and universities.A typical three-year course or certification costs somewhere between .`100,000 to .`300,000, depending upon the college or university a student chooses. IIT and various state-run universities are the best for IT studies.

8) Commercial Pilot In the present scenario, aviation sector has been providing numerous job opportunities to graduates in India. In the past, there weren’t many courses that focused on the aviation sector and groomed students to take on roles in that sector. Usually, graduates of any discipline used to apply for aviation jobs. They used to get trained after they were selected after an interview.

With the passage of time, professional institutes offering specialised courses opened in India. Now, there are many aviation sector oriented courses in the country, which cater to the needs of the aviation Industry. Institutes have been providing courses, which can be pursued soon after the completion of class XII examination. However, Aug 2017 < CAREERCONNECT < 35

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training institutes for pilots in India are few. As a result most aspiring commercial pilots are forced to study abroad or join the Indian Armed Forces for training.

A flying course is very costly and can costs somewhere around Rs 2.5 million. India requires about 8,000 commercial pilots annually to keep airlines operational. But, local flying schools are only able to produce around 1,000 pilots in a year. A bulk of pilots for India’s civil aviation is provided by the Indian Air Force. The only major flying school in India is Government Aviation Training Institute.

Think out of the box A student has to make an astute decision at the time of choosing their career path after completion of class XII. But, students in our country are plagued by the ‘Me too’ syndrome and choose career paths which their friends are opting for, or career options suggested by some counselor.

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Several youngsters under pressure from their parents reluctantly choose to study traditional courses like Medicine, Engineering or IT despite inherent shortcomings of the profession. life. At the place of making decision on the suggestion of others, students should introspect and think out of box before choosing their career path. They shouldn’t join a flock blindly and study something offbeat. CareerConnect has been presenting some excellent courses that offer great careers but are relatively unknown• Forensic sciences • Agriculture (including

horticulture and floriculture) • Marine biology • Geology • Logistics and warehousing • Pyrotechnics • Nutrition • Food technology

• Micro Biology • Industrial safety and security In a nutshell, professional cours es are s w iftly taking ove r traditional degree courses as they make students industry ready and provide them job opportunity at a very early age. After completion of class XII, a teenager could also become employable by completing a year certification course. Several youngsters under pressure from their parents reluctantly choose to study traditional courses like Medicine, Engineering or IT despite inherent shortcomings of the profession.

Indian parents choose the course for their children that has the reputation of offering them a prestigious tag or label and raise their social status in future.

Hence, parents should also allow their children to explore their interest at the place of imposing their own decisions on them, as a variety of professional courses is now available in the market which could offer bright career to young people.

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Dire Need of Promoting Liberal Studies in the Country

In the era of technology and digitisation, we require opportunities for students wherein they could pursue their own creative interests. However, various colleges across the country are providing some interdisciplinary subjects along with technical and traditional courses. In order to highlight this, Sheena Sachdeva gives an insight about what is liberal studies and why is it important.

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hat is lost in the debates over meritocracy and access or excellence and equality is the fact that in India, ever since the time of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independence, we have privileged technical knowledge and applied sciences over a well-rounded liberal arts education. We all have heard stories of the pressures put on talented students, boys in particular, to pursue engineering, medical science fields, or now, business administration, as they graduate from high school. There is an unspoken but 38 < CAREERCONNECT < Aug 2017

well understood assumption that you pursue liberal arts or the humanities in college only if you could not get into the desired fields of science and commerce.

As a multidisciplinary course across countries, Liberal Studies has now received its actual stature of reputation among the dominated careers of management and engineering. Turning towards 21st century has provided an altogether a different panoramic view of education among students, teachers and parents.

However, the liberal arts originated long back in ancient Greece that further led to the thought process of various philoso-

phers to delve into the idea of liberal studies. As compared to other times, now India provides humanities education in high schools along with plethora of options such as Literature, Language, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Fine Arts etc in higher studies. There is a dire need of liberal education courses and Institutes providing different sort of liberal and interdisciplinary education.

Although gone are the days when students were expected to pursue a particular course, there are a lot of opportunities for students pursuing different

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Degree in Liberal Arts makes the students effective thinkers and communicators, who are not only well-read, but also possess qualities like inter-personal and analytical skills, adaptability and multitasking, which are extremely valuable

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interdisciplinary courses. But still the mindset which needs an upliftment from the old traditional courses of Engineering, Management and Medical Science. Now, even companies and organisations lookout for students and skills and from different disciplines that can incorporated in their current job profiles. Interdisciplinary programmes help students to build a diverse perspectives even on a single and multiple perspectives along with generating better solutions.

What is liberal studies?

A liberal education is an approach to college learning, that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. Understanding the disciplinary or liberal studies where students are taught a combination of

more than one discipline. Whereas the teachers are from diverse fields providing a wider perspective to students. The idea is to drift students from the regular popular courses and dwell upon their own creativity. From Literature to Performing Arts, Sociology to Social Work and innovation, all courses have wider approach in terms of exposure to ground work. Universities like Apeejay Stya University, OP Jindal Global University, Foundation for Liberal and Management Education (Flame) and Ashoka University are attempting to develop good quality education in liberal arts.

Students especially take up liberal arts courses in order to receive diversified knowledge in different subjects.

Parents are usually against this phenomenon that studies in Liberal Arts will not provide a proper a return on investment.

In this era of competition, all the parents run after the branded colleges offering branded courses which not only kills the creativity of the child but also blocks his/ her creative capability. Preparing for a lucrative, high-demand career seems imperative for them but on the other hand students lack the capability to think out of the box. So here is the question, do golden opportunities come only to those who have high branded technical degrees.

For instance, someone with a major in Biology and a minor in Business Studies could start their own pharmaceutical company; a student with a Political Science major and a Film Studies minor

Some Well-Known Liberal Arts Institutions in India Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi South Asian University, New Delhi North Eastern Hill University, Shillong St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, New Delhi Fergusson College, Pune Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow Sherwood College, Nainital Patna Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Patna Tata School Of Social Sciences, Mumbai Loyola College, Chennai Cotton College, Guwahati Azim Premji University, Bangaluru Symbiosis School For Liberal Arts, Pune Ashoka University, Delhi Jindal School Of Liberal Arts And Humanities, Delhi Aug 2017 < CAREERCONNECT < 39

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could enter the field of political activism by making political documentaries; someone with a combination like Psychology and Anthropology could get into the marketing department of a company, using their knowledge to analyse consumer behaviour, which depends on the psychological and cultural makeup of the people. In a nutshell, Liberal Arts students have the potential to turn an otherwise bizarre-sounding combination of subjects (for other people) into a successful, unconventional career.A degree in Liberal Arts provides the foundational ground for other specialised careers. It prepares the students for the competitive exams for Post Graduate studies. Most MBA colleges look for students who have different academic backgrounds. A Liberal Arts student, being able to bring

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to the table the knowledge of various fields, would naturally have an edge over other graduates. In a nutshell, a degree in Liberal Arts makes the students effective thinkers and communicators, who are not only well-read, but also possess qualities like inter-personal and analytical skills, adaptability and multi-tasking, which are extremely valuable in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world.

Career prospects in Liberal Studies There is limitless scope for students of Liberal Arts. A degree in Liberal Arts would help you in the preparation for work in a variety of sectors. It focuses on interdisciplinary learning that connects math to literature, language to science. As explained earlier, it covers topics like literature, international law, gender studies, history of art, world civilisation, global trade etc.

Graduates from these may opte for careers in business, science, sales or management and many more.

One can search for career options in research, writing, social work, publishing, journalism, library operations, accounting, teaching, fundraising, business, private, public, civil services, NGOs, academics, marketing, government, business, engineering sectors and

A Liberal Arts student, being able to bring to the table the knowledge of various fields, would naturally have an edge over other graduates.

A degree in Liberal Arts provides the foundational ground for other subjects. more. Employers are looking for employees who can communicate and write well, have critical reasoning skills and can take new information and synthesise it wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this is what a liberal arts education teaches.

Some of the more common majors include anthropology, communications, English, history, foreign language sand linguistics, philosophy, political science, mathematics, psychology and sociology; in all of them, communication, writing and reasoning skills are taught.

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Rural Management Education: Transforming the Socio-Economic Scenario Of late, the popularity of rural management as a specialisation with an MBA degree has gained momentum. This transformation can be attributed to the changing socio-economic scenario and government policies on rural development. It is seen that a significant number of students are opting for a specialisation in Rural Management and are willing for a career in this field. Tariq Ahmed gives a detailed overview about this emerging career.

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ndia is a country of villages and farmers. Most of its population lives in villages and rural areas. As the rural population is economically backward, it is the duty of educated masses, especially the qualified professionals in rural management to assist the villagers in their process of development so that the whole nation could achieve progress and prosperity. So, for all those who are deeply concerned about the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development, a career in rural management can help them fulfill their desire.

Rural development has always been the prime focus of our government since independence. All five years plans were focused towards the special benefit of the rural community. Some of the objectives have been achieved and others have failed but the effort for further development has not ceased.

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A rural management professional can work independently or under any NGO to carry out the work assigned to him/her.

For generation of necessary skills, he/she has to undertake a diploma or degree course in rural management. successful in Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the production of milk and milk-based products jumped exponentially. Further the products were exported yielding high return of foreign exchange.

Yet another breakthrough was the Green Revolution, which coincided with unprecedented crop and vegetable production in the country. Again the northern states took the lead and produced maximum yield and earnings for the country. The import of food grains was reduced to one-fourth thus saving a lot of money for the country.

Today, as India is marching forward to become a developed and prosperous nation in the world, the role of rural managers has become vital

to bring about substantial changes in the livelihood of crores of rural poor.

Rural management professionals can work independently or under any NGO to carry out the work assigned to him/ her. For the development of necessary skills, they have to undertake a diploma or degree course in rural management offered by several management institutes in the country.

The popularity of rural management as a specialisation with an MBA degree has gained momentum over the last few years. With the changing socioeconomic scenario and government policies on rural development, it has been seen that an increasing number of students are opting to work in this field.

According to a study by a well-known consulting firm, Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural economy accounts for almost 50 per cent of its GDP. The idea is to harness resources in the rural areas not only with the purpose of rural welfare and upliftment, but income generation as well.

As the name suggests, rural management involves the application of management principles to the rural sector.

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Rural livelihood and research methods Development theories and practices Natural resources and sustainability Social entrepreneurship Legal environment Corporate social responsibility Dairy development Micro-finance International trade Agribusiness E-Business for rural enterprises

Career scope and job prospects in Rural Management After completing an MBA in rural management, students may be placed with appropriate government-owned or sponsored rural development projects, voluntary groups, funding agencies, national or international NGOs. They may also get an opportunity to work in the banks focusing on rural development such as NABARD or Grameen Bank, or in the field of Agribusiness, Insurance and Micro-Finance.

Several agri-based cooperatives employ rural managers, and students can also take up research and advisory positions in public and private organisations or start NGOs of their own.

India’s rural economy accounts for almost 50 per cent of its GDP. The idea behind rural management is to harness resources in the rural areas not only with the purpose of rural welfare and upliftment, but income generation as well.

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visit rural areas, interact and stay with villagers as a part of their fieldwork, while an organisational internship gives them a hands-on experience of working in a rural setup.

What does a rural management course teach?

Courses in rural management may be available in the form of two-year full time postgraduate diploma courses or certificate courses, the duration of which may vary. The curriculum generally involves theory, field work in rural areas, and internships in relevant organisations.

The main topics covered in the course may include some or all of the following: • Economic analysis for rural management • Rural society and polity

Rural Management Eligibility Criteria For a course in rural management, irrespective of the institution, the entrance test is the first step towards screening. The next stage is the interview. Though the entrance test is open to all graduate, but it is better proposition for the humanities students to go for rural development course. To embark on this course, you would do well to have acquired a basic graduate degree.

Rural Management Skills & Attributes A career in rural management is all about upliftment of rural working and lifestyle through systematic development plans.

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Top 10 Colleges/ Institutes for Rural Management College/Institute Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubhaneswar Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur GB Pant Social Science Institute , Allahabad

Funding agencies in countries like America and the United Kingdom provide many of the Indian non-governmental organisation funds. Their funding is further supplemented by some development work in the particular region.

back up for international sources.

Funding agencies in countries like America and the United Kingdom provide many of the Indian NonGovernmental Organisation funds. Their funding is further supplemented by some development work in the particular region. There are many institutions and projects funded by the corporate houses for the purpose of rural development.

This gives the company some kind of brand equity and extra mileage. The other

Kalinga School of Rural Management, Bhubhaneswar XIDAS, Jabalpur Institute of Rural Research and Development, Gurgaon Amity School of Rural Management, Noida

an outgoing, friendly personality, ability to handle masses, ability to handle pressure and leadership skills.

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avenues open for rural management professional are the research institutes. There are also equal opportunities in agencies like United Nations and its subsidiary social research agencies.

“The country has adopted a ‘Rights’ approach to development such as Right to Food, Right to Education and so on. This calls for more rural managers.

We need people who trigger income-generating activities.”

Jeemol Unni, Professor, Amrut Modi School of Management; Former Director, IRMA

Rural Management Pay Package Though initially pay package in this field of work is not as lucrative as other management professions, the tremendous satisfaction involved with this field makes it a tremendous career option. One can expect a starting salary somewhere around `8,000-`15,000 per month. As a person gains more experience, he or she can consider a shift to a metro or city for planning and development work as a planner or consultant which would surely bring a better salary package.

On the other hand, if a person gets a BSc in Agriculture and then goes for a Rural management degree from a prestigious institute such as IRMA, he or she can command a starting salary of `30,000-`40,000 per m.onth apart from other perks. It is interesting to note that more and more IIM graduates are now investing their attention in creating awareness among rural masses by introducing new projects through their innovative ideas and knowledge.

RURAL INDIA Has 800 million consumers Accounts for 50% of GDP Houses 70 PER CENT of the country’s population (12 per cent of the world’s) Employs 50% of the total workforce Accounts for 75 PER CENT of new factories built in the last decade Accounts for 70% of all manufacturing jobs Will account for

$ 100 billion worth FMCG market by 2025 (It is $12 billion today) Consumes 40 PER CENT of Hindustan Unilever’s products Has the potential to add $ 1.8 trillion of the economy

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Entrepreneurship as a Career for an Artistic Woman With the government supporting the idea of people becoming entrepreneurs and the rise of Internet and Social media, many women are expressing their artistic talents in the form of entrepreneurial ventures online.

This kind of business online has also given a fillip to the E-Commerce sector. Dr. Archana Verma talks to Sushmita Verma Mohanty, Founder, Moro by Sush, about the dynamics of her entrepreneur venture of designing ethnic Indian products for homes.

Sushmita Verma Mohanty

What kind of training did you have and how did you begin this venture of Eastern Indian handicrafts?

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and an LLB. But my husband’s defence officer’s job makes us travel frequently, because of which, it’s difficult for me to have a sedentary job. I have been very creative and have learnt to make these handicrafts since childhood. I also learnt Odissi dance during my school years. So, I decided to begin this venture of making and selling handicrafts. I also plan to finance and train women into handicrafts making. For me, this is not just a commercial venture, but also a way of self-expression.

Tell us something about your work.

How have social media and internet helped you expand your venture?

My business venture is still new that needs to be nurtured and sustained. I hope to use this as a vehicle to showcase the immense talent and craftsmanship that is a hallmark of Indian design and culture. More importantly, I would like to use this as an opportunity to help build a cadre of women craftspeople. Social media and internet have been big influences in the decision making process. I have received support, guidance and the confidence to take this step at this stage 48 < CAREERCONNECT < Aug 2017

of my life because of the nurturing social circle that I am blessed to have. Internet has become a resource to gather information about entrepreneurship and what it takes to go from being a home maker to a business woman. The life lessons from other women who have travelled down this road and their success stories provide inspiration and courage to take this fledgling effort to the next level.

For women like me who come from non-business families, knowledge about business, marketing and other dynamics of sales are not ready at hand and understanding these factors can be a struggle. There should be a formatted system to help women like us. Now there are government programmes to impart skill development to start up, but more needs to be done. My current challenge is to be able to find a programme or join a course that can help me incubate this concept and bring it to life.

Access to the social media, especially Facebook, has been very helpful to build the visibility of my brand.

Do you plan to expand abroad? What are the challenges in it?

I do plan to expand abroad and at this stage am focussed on understanding the interest level and the market for my product. There has always been a strong demand for our craftsmanship in the huge Indian diaspora living outside the country. However, taking a venture abroad requires a thorough understanding of the business modalities, legal requirements, as well as import or export regulations among others. Women entrepreneurs like myself, who are just starting out struggle to find the right advice and guidance on the best way to expand and be successful. The cost of a wrong move can be quite impactful to a new venture that does not have deep financial pockets.

What do you recommend to other women who would like to begin this kind of venture in terms of preparation and assembling resources and planning?

Most women rely on family members and spouse for guidance and advice.

For women like me who come from a professional services background, we lack business background and expertise within the family. We are then reliant on resources that are available on the internet or through government channels and programmes. This often results in information overload, as there is a lot of information out there to be processed and assimilated. For me, I have had to factor this effort around my family and my husband’s postings, so I have had to take baby steps. That has been helpful as I have been able to break down this task into manageable chunks and have been able to get advice on the different aspects of setting up a venture. Understanding financing options, technology needs, dealing with banks and government agencies are all critical skills necessary to navigate the business world.

What kind of strategies make this kind of venture successful?

In my mind, being successful cannot be just financial. The market place is very crowded and everyone is trying to find and sell the next big thing. I am very pragmatic and don’t have sky high ambitions. This venture is going to be a reflection of who I am and my values and beliefs. I hope that anything that I set out to do, should be authentic and values driven. To be socially responsible, to do the right thing, in the right way, to leave the world a better place would be my definition of success. The current government policies are very helpful, but it needs to be sustained over the coming years.

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Maintaining equilibrium between theoretical training and skills learning Over the years, Sharda University has maintained its position as one of India’s leading universities with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, spread over 63 acres and equipped with world class facilities. Rajeev Gupta, Director, Sharda University, in an exclusive face to face interaction with Tariq Ahmed, shares his views about the institution and much more. Here are the excerpts: What are some of the unique aspects of your University?

Sharda University has emerged as a truly global university in India offering 180+ courses in its 63 acre spread multidisciplinary campus. The university campus epitomises harmonious bond between the faculty and the students from 56+ countries.

With an aim to impart global education, the university has 90+ academic foreign university tie-ups.

How does your university incorporate entrepreneurial values among its students?

Sharda University always encourages the students towards incorporating the entrepreneurial values through different initiatives. The biggest step university has taken in this arena is the “XCELERATOR - Entrepreneurial and Business Incubation Centre,” where the students are motivated for floating their own start-up companies.

Not only the motivation, but also the funding up to `40 lakhs is provided for students’ start-ups.

Are you of the view that India has world-class Universities or do we still have a long way to go?

In the present scenario, India holds an enviable reputation when it comes to assessing the level of global education. The rate of Indian students migrating to foreign university has dropped drastically because of the availability of excellent global education in our country. In fact, students from other countries are heading towards our nation to attain higher education. For an example, students from more than 56 different nations study at Sharda University.

Such examples make us feel proud indeed.

How important is accreditation for a University?

Accreditations a university earns denote its excellence in terms of infrastructure, facul-

ty and learning environment. Government organisations like UGC and NAAC review each and every aspect thoroughly to give the accreditation and rating to a university.

It’s an honour for a university to get accreditation by UGC, which also boosts up its credibility.

Being a private university, what sort of government support have you received till date? How is the present government’s approach towards private universities? Give your views.

Government of India has always been quite supportive for the educational institutions to raise the level of education in our country. Sharda University also receives aids from government more often in different forms. The university conducts Fast Track

Education is not an industry for me; rather it’s a service to infuse the youth with immense talent and skills. We strongly believe in skill development and have structured the curriculum of various courses keeping this in mind.

Selection (FTS) of Engineers at its Nodal Air Force Centre in association with the Indian Air Force. The government bodies like AICTE, DST, DRDO and MSME sponsor the live scientific projects. It’s always great to work in close coordination with different government-run organisations.

What are your expectations from the New Education Policy?

Since the commencement of National Education Policy in 1986 and major amendments in 1992, the government often modifies the education policy according to

the changing dynamics of the population’s need for quality education. Expectations are quite high from New Education Policy.

This policy mainly revolves around improving the major downfall in the quality of education at primary level for uplifiting knowledge, skills and employment.

Without a strong base, a building can’t be built. We should also contribute to the initiatives of the government to improve the basic education level in our country.

What innovative practices have you incorporated in your curriculum that provides you an edge over your competitors in the industry? How do you plan to stay afloat in this cut throat competitive market?

Education is not an industry for me.

Rather, it’s a service to infuse the youth with immense talent and skills. We strongly believe in skill development and have structured the curriculum of various courses keeping this in mind.

The equilibrium between the theoretical learning and practical skill orientation allows us to impart education with innovation beyond boundaries. Students at Sharda University are exhibiting their innovation beyond boundaries. Diwakar Vaish, an alumnus of Sharda University bids a mention here as he created ManavIndia’s first 3D printed humanoid robot.

Isn’t it great!

The education sector should be kept away from the corporate-centric words like the cut throat competition, rivals, counterparts etc. We just focus on imparting the great academic learning and innovative skill enhancement of our students to secure their future. We run semester exchange programmes in collaboration with our global academic partners so that our students can go for foreign study as well.

Multidimensional development of the students is our prime motto.

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Bringing Innovation through Quizzing Quizzes are becoming interactive platform for students to realise their potential and get into the habit of creative thinking from an early age. Since the questions are based out of syllabus and require critical thinking and expansive research for preparation, students get into the habit of innovative learning from an early age.

InQuizitive Minds is the largest face to face youth connect programme in India. It has been successfully running for four consecutive years in India reaching out to college students across PAN India including tier II and tier III cities targeting to reach nine million students across 100 cities. Gautam Puri, Co-Founder, Career Launcher, Vice Chairperson and MD, CL Educate, in an exclusive interview with Tariq Ahmed, takes us through the journey of InQuizitive Minds and tells us how it is set to disrupt the Indian education system.

How are quizzes bringing change or innovation in the Indian education system?

Many of us, especially 90’s kids can recall evenings in front of the television, watching students battle against each other intellects in Bournvita Quiz Contest. Many of us participated in similar competitions at school level. National Olympiad’s Quiz and NTSE (National Talent Search Exam) were other nationwide quizzes.

For meticulous preparation, students need to extensively research on various subjects that are also crucial to succeed in competitive entrance exams like CAT, MAT etc and offer an upper hand to them from an early age.

It is high time that our Indian education system should welcome a transformation and these quiz platforms are helping them realise that. We have to help our students acquire a fresh perspective in gaining knowledge, when we get to play the part in shaping young minds.

When was Young India Challenge (now InQuizitive Minds) started and what made you change the name?

InQuizitive Minds which was Young India Challenge (YIC) till last year, was started in 2013, with the aim of becoming India’s largest and only national level quiz platform for both school and college students, including tier II and tier III cities.

After the fourth edition last year, where we saw a participation of nearly one lakh students from 700 colleges across 80 cities, we realised how our roles have evolved from providers of corporate mentorship and learning to establishing a property that students can fondly associate themselves with.

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and inquisitive nature. Hence, with the fifth edition where we aim to target nine million students. InQuizitive Minds was the only name we thought would attract such a huge base, as India is home to millions of inquisitive students who are just waiting to get noticed.

How has been the journey of InQuizitive Minds?

We started InQuizitive Minds (IQM) five years ago along with Kestone, India’s emerging youth marketing agency, to power this initiative. We chose Kestone to partner with us due to our collective vision to make InQuizitive Minds a nationwide quiz platform that enables students to unleash their potential at an early stage and make them industry ready. Kestone is our marketing and events support agency which has continuously helped us to build this quiz as a brand over the years. This year, we have Harsha Bhogle, Cricket Commentator and India’s leading sports quizmaster as the brand ambassador. The initial school and college rounds of the quiz kicked off in early July, which will be followed by City/Regional rounds in September and October and the finale will be held in November.

What is the future of Quizzing in India?

Quiz is a platform through which we can unlock the future of our youth and guide them for their better impending. Quizzing culture in India has the potential to revolutionise the education system and is one the most innovative ways of learning for students. Being in this industry for years and with InQuizitive mind, we are hopeful that there will be several quizzing start-ups in the years to come and quizzing will become something more mainstream.

Where do you see the gap lies in the current education system and what all initiatives can be taken to bridge this gap?

The major gap lies in preparing our students for market. Here, corporates can play a vital role by giving our students the much needed exposure at an early age which will make them skilled and job ready. On the other hand, corporates also need a platform like quizzes, various competitions etc through which they can witness the talent and give them opportunities to shine. The onus lies on both government and private sectors to encourage ground-breaking ways of teaching on different platforms.

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A Classic Meeting with a Classical Musician Carnatic Music singer Jyothi Kamath is a household name in Tamil Nadu and is very well known in classical music circles. She has received the title of Gandharva Vidyadhara, has received training from renowned singers in Carnatic music, has albums in all genres - bhajans, classical Ragas, abhangs, folk, thumris and others. She regularly appears on TV and is invited to music programmes in Tamil Nadu. She has performed at prestigious venues in India. In this interaction, Guru Jyothi Kamath talks about her musical journey with Dr. Archana Verma. sons under the tutelage of Kalaimamani Sikkil Bhaskaran, as music learning is a journey which never ends.

Jyoti Kamath

Please tell us something about your early life, how you were inspired to go into singing, the influences on your life and the environment at home which may have contributed towards your becoming a singer.

I was exposed to music right from my childhood as my parents were very much interested in music. Singing devotional songs were very much part of the daily routine. My brothers are musicians. My eldest brother is a violinist and elder one is Mridanga player. My aunt Chitra, who is a Veena player, has been a constant inspiration for me. There was lot of encouragement from parents for developing the skills and I used to participate in lot of competitions held in school and college.

Tell us something about your music teachers. Also, about your experiences of music learning process.

The most influential was Guru R Vedavalli, who is a very popular singer and practices traditional classical music.

The training under her definitely helped me to mould my career. The second Guru I would like to mention is late Sri Tiruvengadu Jayaraman who was instrumental in making me reach the depths of music. Presently, I am continuing my les52 < CAREERCONNECT < Aug 2017

Do you follow any particular school of music and do you have any particular individual style of musical practice?

Is there any particular form of music which you feel you should engage in more than you have done so far?

I sing classical Carnatic vocal as well as Abhang and Bhajan singing. The former came due to my interest and training which I received, but the latter got into my system right from childhood because of the atmosphere at home. I want to develop and learn more of classical type music.

Given a chance, would you consider film playback singing?

If there is an opportunity, I would definitely take it up but I would like if it is of semi-classical or classical based music.

Did you have to struggle to establish yourself and what kind of struggles did you go through? Would you say that this is a common experience for all musicians in India and how should they approach it?

Though it is a really competitive world, a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perseverance and dedication helps him or her to establish and I very much believe in abundant theory and everyone has some opportunity and place, if one strives for it.

Can you narrate a few memorable moments in your musical career which you may like to share?

I have been conferred with Gandharva Vidhyadhara and Perumpananangai titles.

Recently, I got an opportunity to present a session on Abhangs in the most prestigious Music Academy in Chennai, where

Though it is a really competitive world, a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perseverance and dedication helps him/her to establish.

Everyone has some opportunity and place if one strives for it.

I could sing in front of the stalwarts of the music fraternity.

Do you see any change over the years in musical training and musicians who go into classical and semi-classical singing career? What were the old trends that may be disappearing now?

Earlier, it was like the Gurukul system, where the disciples stayed with the Guru.

But that has almost disappeared. The training also used to be rigorous and the disciple had to follow certain discipline rules during these training periods. Now, students are looking for short cuts and even before they learn the nuances they are keen on giving stage performances.

Earlier, the training periods were also longer and used to extend for hours together, even the performance used to be for three to four hrs which has been reduced these days in most cases to 2 hrsto 1/2 hrs.

For the aspiring musicians, what suggestions would you give? How should they approach this career? Any words of caution for them?

One important element is commitment for what is being undertaken, then continuity, improving and learning new techniques and attending concerts of leading musicians as listening is very important and one has to be patient.

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Edureka launches Masters Programme for technology professionals

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ndia’s leading edu-techbrand, Edureka, has taken a vital step forward in reaffirming its commitment to technology up-skilling, by announcing the launch of its new Masters Programme. The new program enables global learners to acquire future-proof skills through a repertoire of online courses, hand-picked by industry professionals, and aimed at unlocking lucrative technology careers.

As part of the initial launch, Edureka has introduced two Masters Programme offerings: 1. Big Data Architect Masters Programme 2. Cloud Architect Masters Programme Speaking about the launch of the new Program, Kapil Tyagi, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer, Edureka, said “While this

has been our commitment to learners since day one, our new Masters Programme uncovers a whole new approach where we are helping learners chart on a career path and future-proof themselves for a reasonable amount of time”.

Sumit Agarwal, Head of Operations, Edureka, said, “Over the years, a vast majority of our learners came with fair knowledge of industry buzzwords, but did not really have a clue on where their careers could and should take them. Questions like ‘I want to learn big data but where do I start and how will it affect my career’, led us to believe that it would be a great help to our learner ecosystem if we could help them storyline their career and guide them through a structured skill-based program.”

FICCI Arise: Schools should be considerate about revised fee payment

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announces its results for May/June 2017

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ICCI Alliance for Re-Imagining School Education (FICCI Arise), a collegium of members representing various facets of the education ecosystem comprising of reputed independent schools, eminent educators, foundations, think tanks, technical experts and the civil society, has urged schools across India to exercise restraint and be extra careful in dealing with the students and parents on issues relating to fee management.

Referring to reports from a section of the press where parents allege harassment of their children due to delays in payment of revised fees, Prabhat Jain, Chairman, FICCI Arise urged schools to refrain from undertaking any such actions relating to payment of fee hikes which can have an adverse impact on the students. He said, “The need of the hour is to provide them extra support and care to navigate through uncertainty so that they can continue to focus on their education. At this juncture, it is important for schools to provide prompt and transparent communication to parents, who are concerned and committed to finding an amicable solution without compromising on the quality of education.”

He requested parents to exercise restraint and understanding to enable a conducive environment for thorough deliberation on this topic that directly impacts the future of their children.

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he Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results of the Chartered Accountants Final Examination held in May 2017 and the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) jeld in June 2017. Since December 1949, the Chartered Accountancy Examination is held twice in a year in the months of May/June and November/ December. There are total 372 Centers. In India there are 368 Centers and four Centers are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Kathmandu.

The top three rank holders on All India Basis for Chartered Accountants Final Examination held in May, 2017 are: 1) Taj Paresh Sheth from Dombivali (Roll No 214824) secured 78.75 per cent, 2) Agasthiswaran S from Vellore (Roll No 223088) secured 75.25 per cent and Krishna Pawan Gupta (Roll No 188858) secured 75.13 per cent. Total 1,32,007 students appeared in the examination.

CA. Nilesh S. Vikamsey, President, ICAI on this occasion stated “Success is no accident, It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.”

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Genesis Global School Hosts 32nd All India IPSC Swimming Championship

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enesis Global School, Noida, strongly believes that physical activity through sports and games is an essential ingredient of the personality development of every scholar.Working on the philosophy of Beyond Academics, the school is hosting the XXXII All India IPSC Swimming Championship starting from 13th July to 15thJuly. Around 22 schools and more than 300 athletes are participating in this competition, from where one separate team will be formed which will participate in School National Games (organised by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)). Talking about the event, Pramod Sharma, Director, Genesis Global School said, “We have always laid stress on the balanced amalgamation of academics and sports. Children have vastly varying physical abilities and hence require different types of sports and games. Activities on the playfield develop the qualities of teamwork, leadership, dedication, discipline, self-confidence and self-esteem. Swimming, as a sport requires a lot of strength and determination, which is also a must for a student in today’s world. This event gives our scholars and students of other IPSC schools, an opportunity to showcase their talent and it also provides a platform for children to interact and prepare for excellence in Swimming.”

Centum Learning appoints Sanjay Bahl as Managing Director & CEO

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ent um Lear ning, an ISO 9001:2015 certified skilling MNC, announced the appointment of Sanjay Bahl as the Managing Director and CEO. In this role, Sanjay will be responsible for driving Centum Learning’s strategy to attain the goal of Centum being the most admired Learning and Skill Development Partner, enabling sustainable transformation. Speaking on the occasion of his appointment, Sanjay Bahl said, “I strongly believe that the success of a nation depends on the success of its youth and Centum Learning will continue to play a pivotal role through extensive collaboration with all the key stakeholders, including industry organisations, corporates, NSDC, government departments, technology partners and the community at large.”

Three Baroda school boys reach Nationals in Computer Programming Competition

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hree students of Billabong High International School, Baroda, have been selected for the National Level Finals of Young Talent Search in the Computer Programming Competition conducted by the CSI. Malay Damani and Nishant Gupta from Grade 11 along with Arav Singhal from Grade 12 are in BHIS Baroda’s School team who has been selected for this prestigious competition after clearing the Regional levels.

The Finals will take place on August 6th, 2017. They will be accompanied by their teacher who has been accompanying them for the same.

“Everyone is very happy and excited for them and we can’t wait to see them shine at the Nationals. No matter what the result will be, we’re very proud of them. I’m sure that they’ll win everyone’s hearts with their minds.” said Dr. Priti Shrimal, Principal, Billabong High InternationaL School, Baroda.

The Computer Society of India (CSI) conducts the ‘Young Talent Search in the Computer Programming Competition’ where schools across the country take part.

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Sharda University unveils its Entrepreneurship Club

nderlining its commitment to inculcate leadership skills in young minds, Sharda University, a highquality educational institution that mainly focuses on holistic learning and imbibing competitive abilities in students, has announced the launch of a new Entrepreneurship Club.

Envisioned as a platform for Shardans who dream of making it big in the world of new-age start-ups, the club will provide students with the necessary tools to develop their entrepreneurial skills through innovative and interactive methods of practical training.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Mridul Dharwal, Associate Professor, Sharda University said, “With a booming start-up ecosystem in the country, there is heightened interest in the field of entrepreneurship education. At Sharda University, we have always encouraged students to chase their dreams. And the newly launched Entrepreneurship Club will help diligent minds learn through real-world problems and practical experiences and further develop their knowledge and skills to become successful entrepreneurs.”

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Wockhardt Global School Aurangabad selected for Berlin World Architecture Festival 2017

ockhardt Global School is the only school in India that has been selected as one of the 10 finalists from around the world in the World Architecture Festival 2017 to be held in Berlin in November 2017. The school has been designed by Mandviwala Qutub and Associates, a Mumbai based architecture company, so that it helps the child connect to the natural environment. Designed on a large contoured site, converging into a scenic lake, the entire campus is laid out in a manner that keeps the natural settings intact.

Zahabiya H. Khorakiwala, Director, Wockhardt Global School said, “Our thought behind the school design was to utilise and seamlessly integrate the natural topography, surrounding landscape and technology to create a unique learning experience of global standards for the students.“ Lon W McDaniel, School Director and Principal (IB), Wockhardt Global School said, “Our wonderful environment friendly campus harmonises perfectly with our academic structure and our globally-oriented IB and CBSE education system.”

Parent Café event questions if parents need to consult books

Career couture for budding designer

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earl Academy, an institution for design, fashion, creative business and media, organised Career Couture in association with FDCI’s India Couture Week 2017. It was an interactive session on careers in fashion by renowned fashion designers. The fashion designers narrated their journey from being students to professionals in fashion design. The event witnessed guests from education sector, fashion designers and Pearl Academy alumni. Anju Modi (Fashion Designer), Pervin Malhotra (Career Consultant), Alberto Bonisoli (Head, NABA), Divyam Mehta (Fashion Designer and Pearl Academy alumnus), Sumiran Kabir Sharma (Fashion Designer and Pearl Academy alumnus), Priya Arora (Fashion Designer and Pearl Academy alumnus) and Damini Deshwal (Fashion Designer and Pearl Academy alumnus) shared their experiences and knowledge about careers in creative fields like fashion with the aspiring designers. This session ended with an interesting Q&A round, leaving the young audience inspired and thrilled for their future.

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n what was probably one of the most insightful encounters on parenting, Lina Ashar was seen sharing lesser known parenting gems with reputed fellow panelists Kiran Manral, Aditi Shah, Ruchita Dar Shah, Sejal Mehta and Falguni Shah at Parent Café, an initiative started by First Moms Club, Kids Club and Early Childhood Association.

Revolving around the various styles of parenting, this Momtrepreneur panel were seen discussing about the different types of parenting and whether one should consult parenting books, natural instincts or invest in a mix of them.

An author of two parenting books and Founder of Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High International School, Lina Ashar said, “While I think most parents instinctively know how to respond to certain parenting challenges, at times it helps tremendously to have knowledge of various tactics and tools to handle situations.”

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Top Career Prospects for Professional Accountants Globally

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ccounting as a profession has existed since the beginning of trade. The responsibilities of accountants to businesses have evolved over time and they continue to be a vital and indispensable part of organisations. Accountants today help shape and support businesses, multinational organisations and economies. Simply put, accounting is the language of business. It com municates to all stakeholders, whether internal or external, the financial health of the organisation, its fundamental value and its financial performance, helping better the decision-making process and run it smoothly and efficiently.

However, it would be presumptuous to think that t h is a lone r e m a i n s the scope of an accountant’s work.

The traditional u nderst anding of an accountant as a number c r u nche r a nd data analyst is giving way to an accountant who is expected to be a planner and business thinker; someone who understand the intricacies of his or her organization’s business.

The accounting landscape in India is also changing with the convergence to IFRS (Inter national Financial Reporting Standards) in the form of Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS).

In the midst of these changes, the question remains as to what the employers across the world look for in finance professionals. Based on the drivers of change mentioned above, there are certain ‘professional quotients’ that will reflect the competencies and skills necessary for a global career in accounting. With the advent of the digital age, the awareness and application of existing and emerging

digital technologies becomes crucial.

Accountants are expected to possess the ability to identify their own emotions and those of others and apply them to tasks at hand. They must possess the vision to anticipate future trends by extrapolating existing trends and facts and use their experience to meet desired outcomes and create value.

Globally, the main avenues for employment of accountants remain in assurance, corporate reporting, financial management, strategic planning and performance management, tax and governance, risk and ethics.

Some of the most sought after jobs across the world for finance professionals continue to be with the Big Four. However, accountants can also seek finance jobs in the public and not-for-profit sector. Work avenues for accountants in various sectors like FMCG, oil, gas and energy, manufacturing and global business services are gaining popula r it y i n f u nct ion s ranging from planning to cost forecasting, auditing, management and assessing the value of finished products and services etc.

When organisations expand overseas, they are interacting with new gover nments, tax and regulations and r ules. A global qualif ication in accounting and finance not only makes accountants proficient in global standards like IFRS, but inculcates in them the key quotients to cope with the drivers of change in the profession. A global career not only rewards in the sense of being able to work in different countries and environments, but also creates an accountant that is indispensable in the growth of his or her organization.

The author is Head of Business Relations, ACCA

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM) is a Deemed–to-be-University under De-Novo category under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and an autonomous Institution under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. It has been setup by the Ministry as a Rs. 500 crore (US $125 million) project in a sprawling campus of 100 acres plot located near Delhi NCR at Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana as an apex world-class institute of global standards in Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management. The Institute caters to the needs of various stakeholder entrepreneurs, industry, exporters, policy makers, the government and the existing institution.

NIFTEM offers a full time programme leading to Bachelor`s degree in Food Technology and Management, which is a rare blend of technology and management courses, whereby the goal is to produce graduates who are techno-managers of tomorrow. To meet industry requirements, NIFTEM graduates are trained to handle both the technical and the managerial aspects in food industries. NIFTEM offers M.Tech Programme in five disciplines; Food Supply Chain Management, Food Safety and Quality Management, Food Process Engineering and Management, Food Technology and Management and Food Plant Operations Management. NIFTEM also offers Ph.D programme and MBA programme. At NIFTEM the post-graduate students are encouraged to take up both cutting edge basic research as well as industry relevant projects.

Scholarships/Fellowships.: NIFTEM Merit Scholarship and NIFTEM Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, AICTE, GATE scholarship, Limited NIFTEM Ph. D. Fellowship.

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Job prospects for graduates and post-graduates of NIFTEM are extremely bright and would be comparable to the best in other economic sectors of the country. Some career opportunities could be: Food Process Engineer, Food Ingredient Manager, Food Regulatory Specialist, Food Fermentation Specialist, Retail or Supply Chain Manager, Entrepreneurship, Product Development Scientist, Sensory Scientist, etc

Right from their first year itself, every year ten meritorious students of B. Tech and five of M. Tech programmes of NIFTEM are sent to foreign universities on student exchange programme of Academic learning with 100% fare. Other students in order of merit are paid 50% and 25% fare.

• 100 % placement of M.Tech. and B.Tech. students with MNCs and other Renowned Food Processing Industries.

• University rated as 50th rank by National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India

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