Chandigarh, Monday, April 26, 1999
Chandigarh, Monday, April 26, 1999 |
Career hotline Campus scene LUDHIANA |
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What is the difference between a reporter and a freelance journalist? Does one need to have a degree or certificate in journalism to be one of these? Shreya Mathur, Chandigarh A Reporter is on the pay-rolls of a particular newspaper while a freelance journalist is a journalist who specialises in a particular field and works independently by contributing articles to various newspapers and magazines. Reporters normally cover a specific beat like crime, health, education, civic matters, etc. The Chief Reporter who is in charge of city reporting allocates the reporters their beats. Reporters interpret the events they are reporting on, in terms of their significance or what they mean to the people. However, making a living by freelance writing is quite a hard proposition unless of course you are a celebrity or a specialist in a particular field. A Reporter usually has a background in journalism in terms of either a diploma or a degree. A freelance journalist, on the other hand, requires good writing skills and sufficient knowledge of the area s/he is writing about. For complete information on various jobs available in the print and electronic media, you may refer to writing for the Media published by CARING, 24, Feroze Gandhi Road, Lajpat Nagar-III, New Delhi 110024. I am in Class XII. I am keen on studying archaeology at the undergraduate level. Could you please suggest some universities and also tell me about the job prospects in this field. Ramesh Chauhan, Patiala The following universities offer Archaeology at the BA-level. Eligibility is a pass in Class XII.
Archaeology describes the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies via the excavation analysis, and interpretation of their artifactual, human and other remains. It includes instruction in archaeological theory, field and dating methods, conservation, and cultural and physical evolution. The Archaeological Survey of India offers jobs related to this field. You can also opt for jobs in museums, research institutions, travel & tourism industry or work with bodies like Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR) or INTACH. Private collectors also require the services of archaeologists. Specialisations in this field include epigraphy (deciphering ancient inscriptions), numismatics (the study of old coins, medals, etc. to reconstruct history), restoration and preservation of ancient monuments, sites and artefacts. I have completed BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from Amravati University, Maharashtra. Could you please tell me about the institutions offering postgraduate courses in Ayurvedic medicine. Dipali Arora, Ludhiana The following institutions offer MD (Ayurved):
I am doing my intermediate and would like to know if there is any university offering a course in public relations for those who have completed 10+2. Shyam Paul, Chandigarh Very few universities in India offer Public Relations (PR) at the undergraduate-level while a number of reputed institutions like the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, etc. offer a one-year diploma course in PR after graduation. However, the following universities offer PR as a subject at the undergraduate (3-year BA) level to give you a feel of what PR is all about. You’ll need to check out if domicile requirements apply, though.
I am a graduate keen on pursuing higher studies. But as my father retired from his service, there’s none in the family to finance my studies. Could you please tell me if there are any educational loans for students offered by Indian banks. Lavanya Tripathi, Panipat Many nationalised banks in the country provide educational loans for needy and meritorious students apart from the scholarships given by various universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the government. The loans are available for studies at school, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate-levels and are meant both for inland and studying abroad. The nationalised banks offering such loans include Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, etc. The loans are available on the basis of marks obtained by students as well as on the basis of priority and non-priority sectors. Students who are unemployed but wish to study further belong to the priority sector while those who are already employed and keen on further studies fall into the next category. Also, the quantum of loan for every kind of study differs. Postgraduate courses: For such loans, the candidates should have a minimum of 60% (50% for reserved categories). For Master’s and PhD courses, the grant is about Rs 8,000 per annum, repayable within five years. Courses in Engineering: Diploma in engineering gets a loan of Rs 5,000 which is repayable within eight years while Rs 25,000-1 lakh is granted for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this subject which is again repayable within eight years. Courses in Medicine: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are sanctioned Rs 1-5 lakhs which has to be repaid within eight years. Courses in computers: Courses offered by the Department of Electronics (DoE) and accredited institutes get a maximum of Rs 25,000 which needs to be settled within 3-5 years. For MBA, CA, ICWA & ICFAI courses: Rs 75,000 is granted which has to be repaid within 3-5 years. Studying abroad: The candidate should have an aggregate of 55-60%. A maximum of Rs 10 lakh is offered per course which is repayable within eight years. Disbursement is made directly to the university. Approval and repayment of loans: Security in the form of co-obligation of parent/guardian/third party, whose credibility is equivalent to the loan amount, determines the approval of a particular loan. Regarding repayment, the rate of interest ranges from 4.25%-17.25% per annum. The Canara Bank offers a
Repayment Holiday Scheme which exempts the student from
repayment obligations until he finds a job. |
Campus scene LUDHIANA: In order to discuss strategies for increasing crop productivity in the state, a meeting was held at Punjab Agricultural University on April 15. An action plan for surveillance of pests and diseases management was finalised. Chaired by Dr K.S. Aulakh, Director of Research, PAU, and attended by senior agriculturists of the university along with the CAOs of Bathinda, Mansa, Sangrur, Ferozepore, Faridkot and Moga disricts, the meeting decided that it should be ensured by the Department of Agriculture that the supply of certified seed of cotton varieties like LH-1556, F-1378, F-846, Hybrid LHH-144 of the American cotton and LD-327 of arboreum cotton from different agencies in and outside the state was done on a priority basis. The meeting felt that seed treatment on a large scale must be done at the farmers’ level. It advised the farmers not to grow cotton in areas where the watertable was above 5 feet, to complete sowing by May 15 and to introduce wider spacing from line to line and from plant to plant. The technical bulletin and surveillance proforma was finalised and teams constituted at the state zonal level and block level. * * * * A new fully automatic franking machine has been installed at the Communication Centre in the university. This machine, costing Rs 1.53 lakh, will be useful for posting of monthly journals — Progressive Farming and Changi Kheti. The combined circulation of the two journals and other publications of the university is 20,000 and the machine will save many man hours,” said Dr S.S. Gill, Additional Director, Communication Centre. * * * * Since precision farming is the need of the day and timeliness in farming operations necessary for an effective yield, the university has brought out a crop calendar, whichgives details of what to do and when to do. Beginning April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000, this calendar gives detailed information on various farm operations like sowing, watering, use of insecticides/pesticides and harvesting. The calendar also gives information on the list of holidays in the university. * * * * Dr M.A. Zahir,
Professor, Department of Business Management, took over
as the Head of the Department on April 15. Dr Zahir, who
has 50 research papers to his credit and is also on the
Board of Directors of various local industries,
specializes in organisational behaviour and business
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Computers June 01 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi-835215 {BIT Extn Centre, A-7, Sector-1, Noida-201301 (UP)}
Elig: 10+2 (Maths) with 50% agg. Those appearing in the qualifying exam may also apply. Selection: Entrance exam and interview: Exam on June 20 ‘99 at Noida/Delhi. Appln Form: Send Rs 550/- by DD favouring “Birla Institute of Technology” payable at Nioda along with application form on plan paper mentioning programme applied for, full name (in Hindi and English), father’s name, permanent address, address for communication, date of birth, sex, details of education from matriculation onwards (qualification, school/college, board/univ, year of passing, % age obtained), relevant documents, two photographs attested by gazetted officer or principal of the school, whether SC/ST, particulars of bank draft, signature of the applicant. June 03 Beltron Institute of Computer Technology, Raj Homeo Hall, 35, New Market, Hazaribagh Road, Tharpakna, Ranchi-834001 or Beltron ICT, Beltron Bhawan, Shastri Nagar, Patna 800023 1. Diploma in Software (1-yr) 2. Diploma in Hardware (2-yr) 3. Advance PG Dip in Software Engg. (2-yrs). Elig: 1&2) Matric. Age: 15 to 35-yrs on Sep 1 ‘99 3) Grad. Age: 19-35 yrs as on Sep 1 ‘99. Entrance Exam: June 10 at Allahabad, Bhuvaneshwar, Panta, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhandbad and Muzaffarpur. Appln Form: Send Rs 50/- (Rs 20/- for SC/ST) by DD favouring “Beltron ICT, Patna” along with application on plain paper mentioning full name, father’s name, date of birth, address, sex, category, Nationality, last educn qualification, photo (self attested), Exam Centre, Name of Course of General Manager at above address. Fill separate form for each course. SC/ST candidates should indicate whether postal material is required for preparation of exam. Education May 07 State Council of Educational Research & Training, Varun Marg, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024.
Elig: 10+2 with 50% agg including one language. Age: Between 17-30 yrs as on September 30 ‘99. Those who have appeared in Class XII exam and are expecting 50% or above marks may also apply. Prosp & Appln: Rs 100/- in cash from counter at: Office of the Examination Cell, SCERT, Dist Inst of Educn & Training, Old Moti Lal Nehru College Bldg., Nanak Pura, Moti Bagh, New Delhi 110021. Engineering May 31 Hindustan Institute of Aeronautics, 5, Temple View, Near Neori Mandir, Lal Gathi, Bhopal (MP) Tel: 748018 & Patna Airport, Patna. Tel: 224160, 221735, Fax: 285710.
Eligibility: 10+2 (PCM) with 50% marks in Physics & Maths. Age: 17 yrs as on June 30 ‘99. Eligibility for the institute at Patna: 10+2 (PCM). Prosp & Details: Send Rs 310/- by MO/DD favouring “Hindustan Institute of Aeronautics” payable at Bhopal or Rs 290/- in cash at counter. For the institute at Panta: Send Rs 175/- by MO/DD/IPO in favour of “Accounts Officer, Indian Institute of Aeronautics” payable at Patna. Hospital Management June 10 Administrative Staff College on India’s Hinduja Institute of Healthcare Management, (in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Univ School of Public Health, USA) Bella Vista, Khairatabad, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad 500082. Tel: 3319052, Fax: 3312954. E. Mail darvasul@hd 1.vsnl.net.in, ascihihm. hd2.vsnl.dot.net.in
Elig: Practising hospital managers, grads and postgrades in any discipline, Medical grads. Preference to hospital sponsored candidates. Appln: Send Rs 400/- by DD favouring “Hinduja Institute of Healthcare Management” payable at Hyderabad to: The Programme Officer at above address to reach before May 15. Medicine May 14 National Institute of Ayurveda, (Gol), Madhav Vilas Palace, Amer Rd, Jaipur-302002.
Elig: Ayurvedacharya (Bach of Ay Med & Surg) plus 6/12 months rotating internship/house job. Admin Test: June 20 at Jaipur. Appl Form: Send Rs 215/- (Rs 125/- for SC/ST) by MO favouring “Director, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur” to reach before May 14. Rs 200/- (Rs 115/- for SC/ST) in cash at counter till May 28. May 07 Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh 160012.
(Anaesthesia, communicty Medicine, Dermatology, Ven. & Leprology, ENT, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Opthomology, Ortho Surgery, Peadiatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology).
(Cardiology, clinical. Pharmacol, Gestroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiovasc & Th Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Pl Surgery, Urology).
(Biochem, Biophy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Experimental Med & Biotech, Gastroenterology, Gen Surgery, Hapatology, Histopathology, Immunopathology, Med Microbio, Paediatrics, Pharmacol, Parasitology, Psychiatry, Virology).
Elig: For all courses including DM/MCh courses where MBBS/BDS/MD/MS is the eligibility, only those who have cleared in Ist attempt should apply (relaxable upto two attempts for SC/ST). 7 to 11: Sponsored candidates only. Appln Form: Send Rs 300/- by DD/PO favouring “Director, Postgraduate Instt. of Medical Education & Research” payable at Chandigarh along with self-addressed, stamped (Rs 12/-) thick envelope (24x15 cm). Or in cash at counter. Separate forms for each course. Scholarships May 15 Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, Indian Instt of Science, Bangalore 560012. 1) Fellowships (Sc, Engg & Medicine) Elig: 1) Sc: students appearing for X and XII Board Exams ‘99 with 75% agg and choosing to continue in science stream. Those representing India in Intn’l Sc Olympiads in ‘99. Engg: Completing II yr BE/B Tech in ‘99 with I Div in first 2-yrs and with interest in pursuing research. Appln & Info Bro: Send Rs 50/- by PO/DD favouring “SID A/C KVPY” payable at Bangalore, along with a request letter indicating the category and a self-addressed envelope (26x12 cm) to above address. Sahu Jain Trust, Times House, 4th FI, 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. Scholarships for: May 31 Higher Studies Abroad (Tech subjs) 31 Inland Studies (Tech & Prof courses, UG, PG & other courses excluding Law, CA, CS). Eligibility: Uniformly brilliant record. Recipients of scholarship shall have to apply again for renewal. Appln: Apply with self-addressed, stamped envelope (9”x4”) to the Secretary at above address. Sports May 21 Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (SAI), Patiala 147001.
Selection: Admission tests will be held at respective centres from 25-29 June ‘99 Prosp & Appln: Send Rs 50/- DD/IPO favouring: 1) “Director Incharge, Sports Authority of India, NS NIS, Patiala-147001” or 2) “Executive Director, SAI, NS South Centre, University Campus, Bangalore 560056” or 3) Director Incharge, SAI, NS Eastern Centre, Salt Lake City, Sector-III, Calcutta 700091”. — CARING
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