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Planet saviours
The spa advantage
Combine socio & eco
Sailors and the sea
Indians most optimistic
Look for a more inclusive course
Single women more successful
France keen on attracting more Indian students
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Planet saviours
A growing awareness concerning the effects of environmental destruction to the health of the planet and even humankind’s future has leaders of the major countries of the world gathering shortly in Copenhagen to discuss these issues and the actions needed to be taken before it is too late. There is an increase in consciousness about the environment in India too, as the economic development over the past 20 years has brought with it a high degree of pollution. This awareness has resulted in the creation of stringent laws and processes to ensure that environmental damage is halted, and where ever possible, even reversed. There is, therefore, need for environmental scientists and engineers to help guard the environment and guide the nation along the path of sustainable development.
Science for solutions
Concerns such as air and water pollution, recycling wastes, waste disposal and other public health issues, fall in their field. Environmental engineers study waste management of hazardous substances in order to analyse the risk, the treatment and the methods of containing such hazards. They also sketch regulations in order to prevent mishaps. Municipal water supply systems and industrial wastewater treatment systems are both designed by environmental engineers. They are also in charge of conducting research on proposed projects for the benefit of the environment, analysing scientific data, and performing quality control checks. They also know the different provisions of environmental law and help ensure that manufacturing and production industries comply with environmental regulations and clean up hazardous wastes at their sites. In fact, it is mandatory for all developmental projects to have an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management plan (EMP) conducted by environment engineers before implementation. Environment engineers can also work to protect wildlife as well as to prevent the production and repercussion of acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion as well as harmful automobile emissions. Getting In
Environmental engineering is now being recognised as an engineering field in itself and the IIT has a specialised Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering in Mumbai to prepare individuals for careers as engineers and scientists in Environmental Quality and Pollution Control, while IIT Kanpur, offers an Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM)
Programme at the Department of Civil Engineering.
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Research avenues
The programmes offer course work and research opportunities leading to the masters and doctoral degrees in a number of research fields such as clean technologies and industrial pollution prevention, integrated treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, biomedical waste management, biodegradation of complex industrial wastewaters (fertiliser, food, paper, coke oven, diary, distillery, petrochemicals) and other such urgent environment problems.
The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), a constituent laboratory of CSIR also offers opportunities for masters and doctoral
programmes.
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The spa advantage
— Vinita Biswas A. You are just the right material for the spa and the wellness industry. A career in this emerging industry has many advantages to offer: Good pay packages, Quick career growth, Opportunities for working abroad, not to mention a pleasant, stress free work environment. A career in spa therapy offers tremendous potential for further growth in future along with financial security. The spa industry is experiencing rapid growth, which in turn is driving the requirement for professionally qualified practitioners. With strong growth in the industry and the number of new spas doubling every year, this young industry is pushing itself in many directions to accommodate industry demand. Apart from India, there are a number of other countries in Asia whose spa industry is still developing and these include China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea and Myanmar. The value of the global spa and wellness industry has touched $ 255 billion, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Salaries for spa professionals vary widely ranging from Rs 8,000 to over a lakh per month depending on the knowledge and experience of the candidate. A good course in spa therapy will start out with familiarising you with the basic physiology and anatomy of the
human body. It will help you understand different body forms and identify imperfections. Moreover, you will learn about the various types of massage and spa therapies as well as about the specific health conditions that can be rectified or healed through massage etc. Besides learning how to treat cellulite, you will learn how to administer heat therapy, body wraps, mud wraps, body polishes and salt exfoliations. You’ll gain expertise in trigger movements, pettissage, effleurage, tapping and sensory massage hydro and stone therapy, Swedish massage techniques, reflexology, muscle stimulation, remedial exercises and different techniques of massage, aromatherapy. The basics of sanitation and sterilisation are also covered in these programmes. It makes sense to do a professional course in spa therapies and acquire an international certification from CIBTAC or ITEC. One such institute in India that offers courses in this field and helps students start a career in the spa and wellness sector is the internationally accredited Ananda Spa Institute, Hyderabad, which has been set up by the renowned spa Ananda in the Himalayas. You can check out their various course offerings on www.anandaspainstitute.com (E-mail: ajaym@anandaspainstitute.com) From the long list of offerings, I think you could either opt for the ASI Spa Diploma (eight-month) or the ASI Holistic Diploma (five-months).
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Combine socio & eco
— Heena Kadian A. While sociology is a subject that deals predominantly with social issues, unfortunately, the way this discipline is practiced in India, does not allow a sociologist to have much of a career beyond academics. In the West, sociologists tend to use several quantitative techniques associated with all kinds of social surveys, including market research. Furthermore, both sociologists and economists are encroaching upon each other’s domains, so you can study economic issues as a sociologist and sociological issues as an economist. On the other hand, in India, sociologists learn few quantitative skills, which are traditionally considered to be the preserve of economists. Hence, it will be better if you opt for BA (Hons) in economics with sociology as one of the optional subjects. Afterwards, if you choose to go for higher studies, especially research, you will get enough opportunity to study social issues, even as an economist. You can also opt for a Bachelor’s in Social Work if you are very sure you wish to concentrate on social uplift, although you could pursue a Master’s in social work, development studies or perhaps even in gender studies after graduating in any discipline.
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Sailors and the sea
— Lashkar Singh Bedi A. The Indian Navy has kept pace with advanced technologies and operates and maintains highly sophisticated ships, submarines and aircraft. The propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors and equipment on board these weapon platforms are operated and maintained by sailors, who are trained on an ongoing basis. Sailors are recruited twice a year under five categories: (a) Artificer Apprentice, (b) Direct Entry Diploma Holders, (c) Matric Recruit, (d) Musician, (e) Non-Matric Recruit. The Initial basic training is followed by further training at various naval establishments across the country. Selected sailors are also sent abroad for training in specific disciplines. Prior to release from service, sailors are also given pre-release courses to enable them to settle down in civil life. As a Sailor in the Indian Navy you must be prepared to serve anywhere in India, on board ships and submarines or even abroad. While the post of a Sailor is not of Officer rank to begin with (although the term “sailor” is loosely used for anyone in a shipping job). However, there are several opportunities for promotion to the rank of a Commissioned Officer. This, of course, will depend on your performance as a sailor and upon clearing the prescribed exams within the stipulated age limit. Incidentally, all officers of the Indian Navy will be engineers after 2013 and will pass out with a four-year B.Tech degree. Instead of graduates or postgraduates, engineering graduates will be recruited for Permanent or Short Service Commission. Being a technical service, it is mandatory for all Indian Navy personnel to be adequately qualified to handle the complex and sophisticated new equipment that is being used. The idea is to have a branchless Navy, so that qualification-wise everyone is on the same platform. Later, it will be up to the individual to perform and specialise in a branch or even change the branch. Everyone will have an opportunity to take up command of a ship or fleet. Other branches in the Navy besides engineering and electrical, are executive, law, logistics, naval armament, inspection, education and air traffic control.
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Indians most optimistic
INDIANS have emerged as the most optimistic lot globally, with improving economic conditions, better growth and job prospects making them more confident, a report by global consultancy firm The Nielsen says. According to the survey, India has topped the latest round of Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Survey with 120 index points. The country is followed by Indonesia and Norway with 115 and 110 index points, respectively. Indicating a rebounding consumer confidence across the world, Nielsen’s global consumer confidence index has also seen an increase and has jumped to 86 points this month from 77 index points in April this year. The consumer confidence is a reflection of the optimism in a country towards job prospects, personal finances, and their willingness to spend on discretionary items. “Economic downturn is finally subsiding not only in India but across the world and improving economic condition and prospect of growth are infusing more confidence in people,” The Nielsen Co director (consumer research) Vatsala Pant said. Indians are also most optimistic lot globally when it comes to job prospects and state of personal finances for the next 12 months. “At present it looks like Indian economy and people’s confidence is on a fast improving trajectory. Everything looks positive from point of view of job market, people’s finances and investments. If things continue the way they are downturn in India will soon become history,” Pant said. Eight in 10 Indians are optimistic about job prospects in the country in the next 12 months, 16 per cent think it is “excellent” and as much as 69 per cent think it is “good”. “Resurging job market has boosted the confidence of Indians. Decreasing apprehensions regarding stability of their jobs, resulting in a steady source of personal finance, has made them optimistic about the future,” Pant said. About 81 per cent Indian consumers are also very optimistic about the state of their personal finances in the next 12 months, while 10 per cent of the surveyed think personal finances would be “excellent”. The Nielsen survey revealed that an optimistic and confident outlook on job prospects and personal finances stretches out to willingness to spend. Considering the cost of things at present and their personal finances, seven per cent Indians think it is an “excellent” time to buy the things they want and need and 44 per cent think it is a “good” time to buy things. Despite the rosy picture, some concerns also remain with work/life balance being the biggest concern for Indians (15 per cent) and has overtaken job security from three months back. Moreover, concern over increasing food prices has doubled to 14 per cent from seven per cent in the last quarter and has moved up four spots to number two on the concern list for Indians. Globally, Indians are on the top in their concern over increasing food prices. While the economy (12 per cent) forms the third biggest concern for Indians. –
PTI
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Look for a more inclusive course
Q. After doing my M Com and working with a stockbroker, I am now moving to Canada. Would it be a good idea to do a course in mutual funds there?
— Girish Ved A. I think it may be better to look at a more inclusive course in financial planning e.g. CFP instead of something in MF, which you are already familiar with. At best, you could go in for an AMFI-equiv certification in Canada. However, do log onto the official website of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, the national not-for-profit self-regulatory organisation for mutual fund dealers in Canada: www.mfda.ca/, for detailed inputs on the MF scene in Canada.
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Treading the foreign path
Lakhs of Indian students nurture the dream of pursuing education overseas. But certain pitfalls have to be avoided to stop this dream from ending in a nightmare, writes
Naresh Gulati
For some, it could involve spending the lifetime savings of their parents. While a right decision can take student’s career to great heights, one wrong move can set him behind not only by huge amount of money and a few wasted years, but also a career setback. For decades, foreign universities have been an integral part of India’s higher education. According to the reports, 104,522 students are studying in the US followed by over 97,000 in Australia, 25,905 in the UK and over 6,040 in New Zealand. The Global Education Digest — 2009 compiled by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has thrown up a noteworthy finding that after China, India is the second country in the world to send the highest number of students pursuing higher education away from home. However, of late there have been instances of institutions shutting shops overnight and jeopardising the future of thousands of students.
Fake colleges
Thousands of Indian students studying in Australia, for instance, have been left stranded, with the sudden collapse of the some of the colleges in the past few months. Education experts called on Australia to overhaul the international student sector as reports emerge of some of the private colleges allegedly taking under-the-counter payments for certificates, bogus work references and residency visas in July this year. International students represent a significant revenue source and are major purchasers of Australian education services. In 2007–08, revenue sourced from Australian exported education services totaled $14.2 billion, with 96 per cent generated from international students studying in Australia. In the UK, the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee estimated that there could be as many as 2,000 privately funded “fake” colleges. Most of these “fake colleges” are fly-by-night operators which offer courses that are in sync with PR. Britain’s Further Education Minister Kevin Brennan, too, expressed concern over the trend of fake colleges that were damaging the UK’s reputation as a centre for education. “(Bogus colleges) do have the potential to have a negative impact on the country’s reputation for education which is very high,” The Telegraph quoted Brennan, as saying.
The PR trap
Students need to understand that overseas education and permanent residency (PR) are two very different things and it is dangerous for students to mix them for short-term gains. Many Indian students choose education as a path for migration or permanent residency thereby putting money and their careers at stake. Some students are being misguided by fly-by-night immigration consultants who suggest admissions in not so credible colleges. This is merely to secure Permanent Residency. Some students pay thousands of dollars for courses like hair-dressing after believing some “unscrupulous” agents who tell them that they would get permanent residency in Australia as that particular course is regarded as a high-skilled subject. But permanent residency rules are subject to change and if that happens, students lose not only the chance to get PR but also their precious time and an opportunity to build a viable career.
Select right
Students aspiring to go abroad should bear in mind that permanent residency will yield only temporary gains. Only those students who consider education as an investment stand to gain in the long-term, while the rest will be left behind with a weak bank balance and sour memories. Thus it is important to be sure that the university/college/institution where one is applying has a certain standing and is recognised within the home country. Choosing a course with a focus on PR could prove detrimental. Selection of the right kind of institution plays a very important role in the whole process. Selecting a good and accredited school ensures future prospects of recruitment and also the value of your degree. There are several criteria to choose an institution. For some it could be the American dream, Australian adventure or London lure. For others, the reputation of the university, study programmes, size of the institution, cost effectiveness, placement opportunities and so on. Broadly, there are two types of institutions: One that need money to impart education and the other who impart education to make money. Following are the questions one should ask to differentiate between the two and make the right choice: There are a lot of complexities involved in the whole process of studying abroad. Before enrolling in a foreign institution, it is essential for the students to find out as much as they can about the accreditor and the institutions it accredits, as well as the recognition process of the foreign education ministry.
The right consultant
Last but not the least is hiring a good overseas education consultant. A genuine educational consultant will not mislead the gullible students. On the contrary, they will play a vital role in helping students to decide on the school they want to attend, and also the
right courses. A good higher education consultant would not only help you accomplish the task but also see that it is being accomplished in the right direction. The aspiring students should check the credentials of the consultant before placing their trust in him. The right overseas education consultant will make things easier for the aspiring students.
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Single women more successful
Contrary to popular belief, women with single status in the Hindi belt are carving out a niche for themselves and find their status helpful in leading a more successful and hassle-free life, according to a survey.
The survey, by Department of Women Studies of Lucknow University, done in the Hindi belt, where women are considered to be clinging to tradition, said a number of them have no reservation in admitting that their single status has helped them deliver better results than their married counterparts in the professional field. A majority of women, almost 93 per cent, of those belonging to unmarried, separated, deserted and widows classification in the sample of 1,581 interviewed by the department admitted that “single” women performed better at work, Professor Rakesh Chandra, under whose guidance the survey was conducted, said. The women interviewed included both high profile professionals as well as those doing menial jobs such as selling vegetables and belonged to different age groups. All agreed that their hassle-free life was giving them great satisfaction from work as well as motivating them to do well in professional areas, Prof Chandra said. The sample group included women employed in the private sector, poor artisans, young girls pursuing english speaking course, housewives, rural women, political aspirants in Sitapur, Chandauli, Varansi, Lucknow and Barabanki. —
PTI
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France keen on attracting more Indian students
France has rolled out a host of initiatives, including relaxation of visa rules to attract more Indian students to study there, French Ambassador to India, Jerome Bonnafont, said in Bangalore recently.Currently there were around 1,500 Indian students studying in France and the French government aims at tripling this number in the next few years, said Jerome, who was in the city to announce the launch of an Indo-French festival, Bonjour India. The initiatives include roping in organisations like Alliance Francaise to explain to interested students about the prospects of studying in France and opportunities thereafter. “We believe good careers will be international and those with exposure to overseas studies would have better prospects in the global job market,” he said. Listing out other initiatives, he said, during the first year of stay, the visa is being considered as the residential permit for students. Students were also permitted to work part time while studying. After graduation students were given six-months time to find employment, he said. Replying to a query on loss of jobs arising out of Indian IT company Wipro closing down one of its centres in France, he said company chairman Azim Premji has assured that the company was looking at a long term investment and creation of new jobs for local people. “Indian IT companies investing in France is a new phenomenon and there are lessons to be learnt,” he said. — PTI
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Resume punch
To draw the attention of the potential employer who may already be flooded with loads of resumes, you need to put in some more concerted efforts. During the interview, the only source of information that the prospective employer has about you is your resume. Many of the questions posed to you will be based upon this document. Hence, be sure to know what you have put in it before the employer. Here are some tips that can brighten your resume, and if you wish to be among those shortlisted, your resume should stand apart and get past the initial screening process and finally fetch you an interview call.
The layout
Your resume should be organised into three major sections — experience, education, professional affiliations and awards.
Format
There is no standard format for an ideal resume. The pattern of an appropriate resume can vary from situation to situation. Do a spot analysis of the profile of the job you are applying for and then decide the contents of the resume. Include all appropriate information relevant to the job, highlighting that your abilities and skill set are complementary to the needs of the job.
Customize
A good resume that works perfectly for one organisation may not be as effective for other organisations. Hence, do not flood the market with the same resume. Don’t be lazy and copy- paste the same resume to all the organisations where you wish to apply. Make some efforts and customize your resume as per the requirements of the organisation and your research on the company. Some organisations value experience, others give more weightage to educational background. Your research will guide you about a particular aspect of your resume that you must highlight for a particular organisation.
Complete revamp
If you have not been searching jobs for quite some time, it is likely that your resume contains some outdated information. For example, it includes your work experience in technologies that are no longer in use now. This information should; no doubt, form a part of your work history but is not required to be highlighted any more. Mention a sentence or two about it and leave it at that. Instead put more emphasis on your recent work experience and new skills acquired that are more relevant in the current job market. You need not always stick to the standard format or the reverse chronological listing of your work experience. You can improvise on the design if it serves the purpose of showcasing your competence in a better way. It is certainly worthwhile to redesign your resume from the scratch to give it a complete new look to suit the current trend.
Tech quotient
Whether you are a programmer analyst or a cosmetics executive, your resume must confront any reservations the prospective employer may have regarding your technical aptitude. The tremendous concern employers have about hiring some prospective candidates is that they do not keep up with the latest technological research and development. So you should flaunt what you have got when it comes to technology, whether it is an impressive list of certifications or a simple mention of office productivity software training that you have undertaken. You should also keep in mind the fact that many employers, especially large ones, screen thousands of resumes they receive by analysing the keywords these contain. With the help of an expert or a knowledgeable co-worker, audit your resume to make sure it speaks the present-day language of your target industry.
Honesty pays
Be honest. A good resume is a must to keep you in the running, but you cannot hope to get a job solely on the brilliance and strength of your resume. Your success depends on your performance in the interviews you attend. Don’t give false information to make the resume look more attractive, because it will create trouble for you later. Instead learn to project your talents and skills in the right perspective and best light. A good point to draw attention to your capabilities is to add a list of skills, abilities and capabilities that were necessary to successfully accomplish each task enumerating the roles and responsibilities you have performed till date. Be honest about any performance gaps you have had, but include them in a less conspicuous place probably towards the end of the document.
Right emphasis
Your resume should show how you consistently make a positive difference to the task at hand. While highlighting your achievements, put special emphasis on the client appreciations you have received, the cost savings you brought about or performance improvements you ushered in. The employers will be interested in hiring you if you can show that your presence and commitment has made a positive difference to the bottom line in the recent past. No two companies are alike even though they are engaged in similar business. Each company has its own work culture, set of values and system in place. So even if you apply for similar roles, there will always be much difference in job requirements of each opportunity. You should slightly modify your resume to suit the specific requirements of each company or position. For example, retaining the broad shape you can make small changes such as highlighting different accomplishments to match the targeted position. It demonstrates your keen inclination towards the job and also awareness about the company and will surely act as a differentiator between you and the other applicants. In the current tough and challenging market, it is imperative to make your resume stand apart from the rest. While sending it be sure that it enhances your personal brand in unique ways. If you follow these tips, you are surely to get an interview letter and selected for the position you applied for.
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Happiness work
In most workflows, everything goes well till the flow conforms to the set pattern. To avoid chaos in case things go haywire, it is mandatory to have plan B.Abhimanyu paid with his life, as he didn’t have a backup plan, while Krishna’s ace up his sleeve ensured Arjuna returned victorious.Abhimanyu only knew how to get into the ‘Chakravyuha’ and depended for his colleagues’ support to get out. Caught alone inside, it turned out to be a suicide mission. Meanwhile, as sunset approached and Krishna saw six warriors protecting Jayadratha, Krishna knew plan A had failed. He used the confusion caused by a solar eclipse as plan B and directed Arjuna to kill the Sindhu king. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre had a great impact on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. As the structure had only one opening, Bhagat realised it was a death trap. Lesson learnt, he never went on a mission without a plan B that mostly was in the form of a disguise. To get away after a meeting of revolutionaries in September 1928, he wore the uniform of a police officer. His plan B was the disguise of a sadhu. To escape from Lahore after killing ASP Saunders in December 1928, he wore a sahib’s garb. — Sai R. Vaidyanathan This column appears weekly. The writer can be contacted at svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Fortnightly Quiz-350
2. Who recently created history by becoming the world’s first woman President to fly in a fighter jet? 3. Who has been chosen for the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development this year for her “outstanding contribution to the promotion of democracy and pluralism”? 4. Which cells in the human body, derived from embroyos that are only a few days old, have the ability to develop into specialised tissues of the body, thereby helping in the treatment of many incurable diseases? 5. Name the world’s top two car-manufacturing companies. 6. In which state of India is the Kaiga atomic power plant situated? 7. Which temple in Andhra Pradesh, believed to be the country’s richest, is going to be gold-plated at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore? 8. Which country will host the FIFA soccer World Cup in 2010? 9. How many centuries have been scored by Rahul Dravid in Test matches? 10. Which batsman has scored 30,000 runs in international cricket?
Winners of quiz 349: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Mohit Kumar, class XI-A, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station, Barnala, Pin Code - 148101 Second: Jayant Yadav, class XI (non-medical), SCDK Khola Public School Zainabad, Rewari, Pin Code - 123411 Third: Vikram Singh Pannu, class IX, Delhi International School, Kotkapura Road, Faridkot, Pin Code - 151203 Answers to quiz 349: Twenty; Arunachal Pradesh; July 18; Barack Obama, Hu Jintao, Vladimir Putin; United States Agency for International Development; Faizabad; Daulat Beg Oldie; 386 against South Africa in Chennai in 2007-08; Sachin Tendulkar; Twenty Cash awards of Rs 400, 300 and 200 are given to the first, second and third prize winners, respectively. These are sent at the school address. Note: Kindly mention the pincode of your place to facilitate the delivery of the prize money. Answers
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The threat of global warming has increased awareness about environment. Hence the need for environmental scientists and engineers to safeguard our planet from the ill effects of pollution, writes Usha Albuquerque
A whopping 69 pc think job prospects will be “good” in the next 12 months
France has rolled out a host of initiatives, including relaxation of visa rules to attract more Indian students to study there, French Ambassador to India, Jerome Bonnafont, said in Bangalore recently.Currently there were around 1,500 Indian students studying in France and the French government aims at tripling this number in the next few years, said Jerome, who was in the city to announce the launch of an Indo-French festival, Bonjour India. The initiatives include roping in organisations like Alliance Francaise to explain to interested students about the prospects of studying in France and opportunities thereafter.
Temperatures are rising and ice caps are melting, glaciers are receding, oceans are expanding and there is worldwide concern about global warming and its disastrous consequences.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary field that involves both the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, geology, geography, resource technology and engineering) and the social sciences (resource management and conservation, demography, economics, politics and ethics). It encompasses the surrounding conditions that affect man and other organisms. Natural and human resources are interdependent and the use or misuse of one affects the other.
Environmental engineers combine the knowledge of biology and chemistry to devise solutions to environmental problems. Environmental engineers are experts in determining the effects of possible biological, physical or chemical contaminants to the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the land on which you live. They are well versed in the fields of geology, biology, and chemistry as well as civil, mechanical and agricultural engineering.
There are a number of institutes that offer environmental science and engineering career courses in India. Some of the top engineering institutes, including the IITs, offer programmes in environmental engineering. There are undergraduates BE courses in environment engineering offered by institutes such as the Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi, and Gujarat University, L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, as well as many more ME and M tech courses in environment engineering open to engineering students, at the IITs, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Madras, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala.
Most environment engineers work with firms that provide professional, scientific, and technical services with state and the Central government agencies, in Central and state pollution control boards and with manufacturing and production industries. Companies are now beginning to realise that they need to conduct environmental due diligence when planning land development, whether for commercial needs or for residential projects. With the new regulations, which need to be understood and new hazards that need to be cleaned, the need for environmental engineers is greater than ever before. International firms related to environmental projects are also recruiting environment engineers offering lucrative pay package.
Q. I will be completing my Class XII from the arts stream. I don’t want to do full-time graduation for three years. Instead, I want to start earning as early as possible while pursuing my graduation through correspondence. I am looking for an offbeat career, which offers good money. I am a keen yoga buff and have an inclination towards alternative healing. Are there any options you can suggest?
Q. I will be writing my Class XII Board exams shortly. I am very much interested in social issues. But I also want to have a good career. What should I choose for BA (Hons), sociology or economics?
Q. Is the post of a Sailor in the Indian Navy that of an officer rank? How are they recruited?
THE economic downturn has severely hit the job market and has sent many into panic mode. A lot many workers are busy forwarding their resume to a host of friends, contacts and recruiters just to be on the safe side. Everyone wants to keep some opportunities in hand in case matters get worse in the job market.But before you dash off your resume to someone, remember to give it a decent new look for more attention. Just adding the latest accomplishments alone will not be sufficient to get good results.
1. How many cricket Test matches have been won by India so far?
— Tarun Sharma 