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A multi-role Pill
Career Hotline
Criticism
Scholarship
JOB bUZZ
CSE
Infosys bets big on cloud computing
Happiness @ work
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A multi-role Pill
Most of us think of pharmacists as the persons who are behind the counter when we go to a drug store with a prescription. While retail pharmacy is a common career choice for pharmacists, there are many other options available to those who have completed their PharmD degree and the necessary licensure requirements. Although there are a variety of practice settings, compensation remains relatively consistent across all of these employment options with minor variations according to hours of work and call.
Here are the some career options in this field: Retail Pharmacy/ Chemists In the retail sector pharmacists run chemist's shops. As medical representatives, they inform and educate medical practitioners about the potential uses of the drug or health product and its administration along with the side effects or precautions for its use. The job entails regular visits to medical practitioners, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, health centres. There is usually a lot of touring to be done in this case. Hospital
Pharmacy The primary role of a hospital pharmacist is to provide medication and medication management services to patients who are hospitalised or are visiting hospital-based clinics, and to provide medication services to health professionals who care for patients in the hospital set up. Hospital pharmacists have exposure to many complicated and unique therapy needs, including intravenous medication therapy, nutrition, and the specific needs of newborns and the elderly. Pharmacists in the practice find working with other health professionals, work variety and focused clinical care opportunity rewarding. This is the second most common practice area. Industrial
Pharmacy While most firms are involved in the production of pre-formulated preparations, a growing number of firms are developing new formulations through autonomous research work. Industrial pharmacists carry out clinical trials, where drugs are tested for safety and effectiveness work in research and development to develop new formulations the production job entails management and supervision of the production process, packaging, storage and delivery work in marketing, sales and quality
control. In addition to the many opportunities for graduates in the many areas of pharmacy practice there are increasing numbers of opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry in advanced and specialised areas, as the depth and breadth of education in pharmacy increases opportunities in industry. This includes the promotion of pharmaceuticals to health professionals, marketing, development of new drugs and dosage forms, clinical studies in patients, monitoring pharmaceutical use on a population scale, and managing regulatory and legal issues. Government
Services Pharmacists are hired within the central and state government departments - the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defense, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or Environment. There are employment opportunities available also within the food and cosmetic industries or within any other industry that requires an assurance that new products are as safe and effective as possible. In government departments, a pharmacist maintains proper records according to various Acts governing the profession. Pharmaceutical Education Nuclear
Pharmacy Nuclear pharmacists are responsible for measuring and delivering radioactive materials which are used in digital imaging (MRI, CT, etc) and other procedures in medical offices and hospitals. Due to the nature of the radioactive materials and how they are handled, nuclear pharmacists are typically required to start each work day very early, sometimes pre-dawn, as the radioactive materials must be delivered within a few hours of their use, or they lose their effectiveness Clinical Research Recently, Clinical research has also opened its door for B.Pharma graduates as medical underwriter, CRO, data validation associate, clinical research associate etc. A clinical research associate plays an important role in monitoring and overseeing the conduct of clinical trials, which are conducted on healthy human volunteers. They have to see that the trials meet the international guidelines and the national regulatory requirements. Community
pharmacy The primary role of a community pharmacist is to provide medication and medication related services to patients. In most settings, pharmacists provide prescription drug services to their community of patients, working with the patients and a broad spectrum of healthcare providers to achieve the best possible healthcare outcome of medication. Quality Control &
analysis A pharmacy graduate can play a crucial role in controlling product quality as an analytical chemist or a quality control manager. The Drug and the Cosmetics Act (1945), Rules 71(1) and 76(1) says that the manufacturing activity should be taken up under the supervision of a technical man whose qualification should be B PharmA, B Sc, B Tech or medicine with Bio-Chemistry. Research and Development New and expanding knowledge in healthcare and biomedical sciences provides tremendous opportunities for the pursuit of research careers for pharmacists. Graduates with Pharm.D. degree can pursue a research career directly or go in for additional education either in the form of residency and fellowship training or in formal graduate programmes leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. With a clinical focus one can be involved in the conduct and analysis of large-scale human drug studies in academic, industrial, and governmental settings. Pharmacists are also highly qualified to pursue additional training in business, public health, or pharmaceutical socioeconomics in order to become involved in research in drug utilisation, healthcare outcomes, and the provision of pharmacy services. Sales and Marketing Ambitious achievers with pleasant personality and good communication skills can opt for the job of Medical Sales Representative. Companies prefer pharmacy graduates for this job, as they have a good knowledge about the drug molecules, their therapeutic effects and the drug -drug interactions. The writer is CEO, IEC Group of Institutions, Greater Noida
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Career Hotline
Q. I have done Class XII in arts stream. Tell me some institutes in north India for physical education courses.
— Bhushan Naiwal Here are some universities in north India which offer regular BPEd degrees (Where the duration is more than threeyears, it is specifically mentioned). You can get the details from their respective websites. Government Postgraduate College, Sector 11, Chandigarh (wwwgc11.com) BPEd (4-year integrated) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (www.gnduonline.org). Five-year master’s in Sports Sciences. The course will have a scientific and technical approach which would be different from MPEd or MA (Phys Ed). Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002 (UP) Banasthali Vidyapith, PO Banasthali Vidyapith, 304022(Raj) Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Hoshangabad Rd, Bhopal 462026 (MP). Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 Delhi University, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sc), B-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi 110018 (www.igipess.com). Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 452001 (MP) Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra 282004 (UP) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Deemed Univ), Shakti Nagar, Gwalior 474002 (MP) Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai, Sonepat 131029 (Har) Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur 313001 Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur-482001 (MP) Jivaji University, Vidya Vihar Gwalior 474001 Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur 313001 Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 1361119
Best courses in design
Q. I am studying in Class XII (science). I am deeply interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree in India. But I am a bit confused about its future prospects. I am also interested in interior designing. Please tell me about the courses available after Class XII. — Lamha Biswas Although aspects of interior design are taught at the bachelor’s level courses in architecture (B.Arch), it’s offered as a specialisation at the M.Arch level. Of course we now have number of bachelor’s degree programmes in Interior Design as well. The eligibility for most of the shorter duration diploma-level courses in interior design offered at polytechnics and schools of design is a pass in Class XII. It doesn’t matter what subjects you have taken, as long you are reasonably good at drawing and have a feel for colours and design. But if you want to join the Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad’s School of Interior Design, which offers one of the finest five-year courses in the subject integrated with the fundamentals of architecture, then you must have had Maths as a subject in Class XII. For details regarding the eligibility and selection for CEPT’s courses, log on to: www.cept.ac.in Lingaya University’s School of Built Environment & Design, (in collab with the Michigan State University), Faridabad (New Delhi) (www.lingayasuniversity.edu.in) Bachelor’s in Interior Design (four years) National Institute of Design (NID)’s Faculty of Industrial Design (www.nid.edu) Graduate Programme in Design with a specialisation in Furniture & Interior Design (four-year). Selection: competitive admission test, followed by a workshop and interview for shortlisted candidates. Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai. BFA (Craft - Interior Decoration) four years School of Interior Design & Institute of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidya Nagar (Guj) offers a 4-yr Interior Design Course.
Hospitality industry
Q. I completed my graduation in commerce in 2010 with 49 per cent marks. Now I want to do my post graduation in a hotel-related field so that in future I can do my own business...for example, run my own catering firm. So please suggest some reputed colleges from where I can complete such course or diploma, and get good exposure to this field. Also tell me whether with my marks will I face any problem in getting admission. — Varun Kathuria A. You could either pursue a PG programme in Hotel Management offered by several institutes. Except for a few specialised ones, most courses require a bachelor’s degree in any stream. The National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (www.nchmct.org) offers an MSc Hospitality Admin at IHM Pusa, Chandigarh, Hyderabad etc. Indian School of Hospitality (ITDC & Amity University) offers a PG Diploma in Hospitality Management (1-yr), PG Diploma in Culinary Skills & Management 1-yr). www.itdc-idea.com You can also opt for the (Graduate Management Trainee Programmes (GMT) of leading hotel chains like the Oberois, ITC, Indian Hotels (Taj Group), Hyatt (placement is virtually assured. Moreover, you even get a decent stipend (Rs 8,000 –10,000 p.m.) (www.oberoihotels.com/careers). Some private institutes offer courses in collab with American Hotel & Lodging Assocn and other foreign bodies. By and large, you should not face any problem with your marks for most of the courses, particularly the private ones. Do check the AICTE website for a list of the government-recognised courses.
Route to merchant navy
Q. I want to know what percentage is required in Class XII (PCM), if someone wants to do BSc in Nautical Science because I want to join the merchant navy. Which subject and what type of questions come in the entrance test? — Jehangir Khan Age limit: 20 years. This eligibility criterion is applicable for candidates who are selected through the entrance exam conducted by IGNOU. However, for INSA/FOSMA/MASSA, company-sponsored candidates, an average of 60 per cent marks in PCM and 50 per cent in English are required. For further details and application form log onto the IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai also recruits Trainee Navigating Officer Cadets (TNOC) for which also you need to undergo Pre-Sea & Shipboard Training leading to BSc Nautical Science under IGNOU-DGS project. Details: www.shipindia.com The Directorate General of Shipping prescribes the criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses in India. For comprehensive details, log onto their website: www.dgshipping.com
Counselling arena
Q. I want to become a career counsellor. Are there any degree, certificate courses available in this field? — Malti Sagar A. Career counsellors assess people's interests, personality, values and skills, and help them explore career options and choose a field of study or occupation. They also help them transition into the world of work or further professional training. The field is vast and includes career placement, career planning, learning strategies and student development. And there is a shortage of good genuine counsellors in the country. Most of the recognised diploma courses in Guidance & Counselling require a postgraduate degree in Psychology or Education (BEd). Check with the universities in your region.
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Handle it right
Shikha Sondhi
Well, for people with a laid-back attitude, criticism will have no meaning. But, for the ones who are sincere, it is a very uncomfortable situation which puts them under a lot of stress and anxiety. Pinching and painful words coming from the boss settle down in heart as rude remarks and comments. This further aggravates their agony because the progress of work and productivity is hampered as the worker keeps on dwelling on the same negative comments. Completing projects, meeting targets and deadlines etc afflict minds at work leading to distress. In many cases a worker feels that “I was never at fault but still the boss criticised me”. People get offended in such situations and try to get into arguments with the boss. It not only spoils their image but also strains inter-departmental relations. At any point of time we must not forget that we can't work in isolation. It is very important to show concern for the work overlooked or undone and not take the negative comments as a senior’s personal bias always. So how do we react if we are criticised - for a reason or for no reason? We must realise that if there is work there is likelihood that some mistakes will be committed while completing it. * Criticism in the first place should not be seen as rude or personal comments. * Criticism is just a feedback about the work done and feedback is always for further improvement. A senior is justified if he highlights an error committed because he too is answerable to his seniors not just for the work but also for his department's and the organisation's image. * Mistakes lead to a learning experience. A person who does nothing will never commit a mistake and will, therefore, never learn. * If the boss is trying to say something, (even if to criticise) listen to him patiently. Try to understand what he wants to convey. Let him finish once, then only justify your act. Keep in mind to be very polite and calm. * Admitting a mistake is not a crime. In case you realise that you have committed a mistake do not hesitate to admit. Apologise for it and promise never to repeat a mistake like that. * To ensure smooth efficient functioning you must offer or seek a solution for the wrong done by you. * If you feel that the boss is quite unreasonable and you are not to be blamed for the goof up, very politely and firmly take a stand for yourself and explain. Pay attention to the problem and offer to help. * Always keep in mind that you are there for business. So avoid gossiping and whiling away time with colleagues. Remember that arguments will not sort out problems. Work hard to prove yourself and solve the problems. * Do not look at problems as hurdles. Look for a way out, develop hopefulness and positive attitude. Maintain a healthy visage and work environment so that you enjoy your work.. The writer is faculty member at Chitkara Group of Institutions
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Scholarship
AISECT University, Bhopal, has announced Shiksha Mitr programme under which scholarships worth Rs 1 crore are being offered on a national basis to all Class XII students. Under this scholarship scheme, students seeking admission to graduation programmes in the university can get up to 60 per cent waiver of the course fee on the basis of their Class XII marks. Students seeking admission to select PG programmes will also be given scholarships based on their marks in graduation. These scholarships will be based on the availability of seats, merit and on first-come-first-serve basis.
All students applying for any programme at AISECT University are automatically eligible for the Shiksha Mitr Scholarship. All details are available on the university’s website at www.aisectuniversity.ac.in . Alternatively students can mail on registrar@aisectuniversity.ac.in . The last date for applying for programmes at AISECT University is July 30.
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Healthcare Sector
Healthy growth Charandeep Singh Healthcare is one of India's largest sectors, in terms of revenue and employment, and the sector is expanding rapidly. The private sector accounts for more than 80 per cent of the total healthcare spending in India. "See one of the main drivers of healthcare business in India is the booming population which is growing annually at the rate of two per cent and by 2030 India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation. So there is a tremendous scope for healthcare services in India", explains Dr. Dilpreet Brar, Executive Director, Max Healthcare. Now since there is room for growth and the opportunities are manifold let us see what kinds of job profiles are available in Healthcare Sector. Executive Director: He is the one person responsible for the functioning of the entire hospital on both the medical and the non-medical sides. He is the top man of the organisation and usually a doctor is appointed as the executive director, but in some hospitals exceptions can be there. At times very senior people retired from the armed forces or from civil services with exceptional experience in man management also occupy the slot. Heads of Departments: There is a Head of Marketing, Head, Finance and Head of HR. These are core functions required for the smooth functioning of an organisation. All of them are supported by their teams and core qualification with relevant experience is required if one wants to have a job in any of these verticals. Medical Superintendent/ Nursing Director: Medical Superintendent is top man to deal with all the doctors and the medical side of the hospital, whereas Nursing Director takes care of all the nursing related activities. Nursing director is a group level position where as in individual hospitals we have Nursing Superintendents. Legal Team: Legal team comprises a battery of lawyers who take all the medico-legal cases to the logical conclusion. Usually pass-outs from premier institutes are taken up and are trained in house only. Their salary starts from somewhere around Rs 60,000 per month. Experienced ones have a higher pay packet. Technical services: "This is one of the most important support functions of hospitals, without which even day-to-day medical procedures cannot be followed", observes Dr Satynarayana of Apollo. Like there are assistants in cardiology department, similarly there are assistants in Radiology, then in diagnostic services and so and so forth. Their job profile is absolutely critical to the main services of the hospital. Their remuneration is around Rs 40,000 per month alongside the highly specialised qualification you require to get the job. IT Services: “In our endeavour to make our office paperless, a lot of investment has been made in this department and we have hired a lot of computer engineers", observes Brar. Remuneration depends upon the profile and years of experience. Food and BeverageS Cell: Usually the Hotel Management graduates are a part of this team and it includes the kitchen staff as well as the dieticians. The Chief Manager is assisted by a team of managers and supervisors. Engineering Services: Environmental engineers and the electrical engineers are in demand in hospitals. Though as of now bio-medical engineers are also required for the smooth functioning of medical equipment. Salary and pre-requisites depend upon the profile and number of years of experience. Department of quality services: They are the self-appointed auditors and they make policies and ensure that the policies are implemented in letter and spirit. They are the ones trained in operational management tools like six sigma. At times they even take customer feedback. The Quality Assurance team is the one responsible for getting the various accreditations and certifications like IS0-9001 etc. Training Services: They are usually in-house and the senior trainers are those who have shown organic growth in the system. They give both on-job and off-job training. Like nurses are trained in work culture. The trainers are at times sent to do specialised courses in Hospital Management and specialty services also. Front Office Team: This team is responsible for an interface with clients. They are responsible for billing, for operations of the call centre for the management of reception and the information required from time to time. Usually they have a degree in Hospital Management and their salary is Rs 25,000 onwards. * The healthcare industry has been growing at a rapid pace and is expected to become a $280 billion industry by 2020. * Healthcare market was estimated at $35 billion in 2007 and is expected to reach over $70 billion by 2012 and $145 billion by 2017. * According to the Investment Commission of India the healthcare sector has experienced a phenomenal growth of 12 per cent per annum in the last four years. * With a world average of 3.96 hospital beds per 1,000 persons India stands just a little over 0.7 hospital beds per 1,000 persons. * India licenses 18,000 new doctors a year. * India needs over 6,800 more hospitals in rural areas to provide basic health facilities to people, mentions the annual Economic Survey released recently.
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2010 vs 2011 Level playing field Rajat Sen Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the ticket to the top bureaucratic echelons of the country. The low success rate of this examination has made it a tough task to clear it. Out of 2,69,036 candidates who took this test in 2010, only 920 were able to get recommended for the coveted services. This boils down to approximately 34 successful candidates per 10,000 unsuccessful candidates! CHANGE IN THE FORMAT Rumors about the change in the pattern of this examination had been doing the rounds for the past few years . But the confirmation of the changed pattern was made by the government in August 2010. After the notification released by UPSC in February 2011, the new structure of this competitive examination is out in the open. Civil Services Prelims has been replaced by the newly launched Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), which includes two objective papers with one General Studies and one General Aptitude Paper (replacing the optional subject). The new format has received mixed reactions from the aspirants. A majority of the students belonging to the technical background have welcomed the change in Paper II. But this decision has not gone well with those who have graduated in one of the ‘optional subjects’ and have had their optional subject culled out in this new format. WHAT’S NEW Till 2010 the preliminary round of this examination included two papers as detailed below. Paper I: General Studies which included General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Economy and General Mental Ability. The paper consisted of 150 questions of 1 mark each, to be answered in 2 hours. (150 marks) Paper II: An optional subject from a list of 23 subjects. arts subjects, including geography, public administration, history, psychology, sociology, language etc. were some of the popular optional subjects. All the papers (except mathematics) consisted of 120 questions, of 2 ½ marks each, to be answered in 2 hours. Mathematics consisted of 100 questions of 3 marks each. (300 marks Thus, the preliminary round was of a total of 450 marks with more weightage given to the optional subject. This format had drawn much flak from academic experts as this system of evaluation as Paper II was not a level playing field for all candidates. The syllabus of different subjects varied and this coupled with wide variations in the understanding of different subjects always invited scathing criticism on the genuinity of this paper in this examination. Also since the Mains examination (the next level of this examination) checks the depth of the knowledge of an individual in the optional subject, continuing with the optional subject in the preliminary examination makes it less relevant. In the new format, the preliminary examination CSP has been renamed as CSAT. It continues with a two-paper-testing pattern with Paper I dedicated to General Studies, like in the year 2010, but the Paper II which included an optional subject till last year has been substituted with a compulsory aptitude paper. Each paper will be of two-hour duration with maximum marks of 200. The number of questions has not been specified by the commission. Paper I: The General Studies paper includes current events of national and international importance, history of India and the Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General issues on Environment, Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change and General Science. The topics of this section have not been changed much. The General Mental Ability section has been done away with, with the arrival of the aptitude paper. Some more topics of general importance have been added. Paper II: The aptitude test includes Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, including communication skills, Logical reasoning and Analytical ability, Decision making and problem solving, General mental ability, Basic numeracy (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables etc. Class X level), English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level). Thus, a complete new package has been offered in this new paper. Approach to this examination will change considerably as regular ‘optional subjects’ graduates will find a completely new dimension. The mode of preparation too, will change accordingly. General Mental Ability questions, which could have been avoided till last year, find a compulsory place in the preparation. English language, which was also avoided by a section of students till CSP-2010, has certainly become an essential sub-topic to be studied. This pattern change will also alter the demographics of the candidates. A number of students with a technical background will jump in this arena to justify their aptitude skills while a minor section of students with a non-technical background may decide against it. Overall, the new pattern offers a level playing field for the candidates. This may tilt the balance towards a section of students but should also not discourage candidates who wish to appear for this examination. A winner has it in him to come out strong in any circumstance and thus; one must rather take inspiration from this new challenge to prove one’s strength and ability. The writer is member C SAT Team, Career Launcher
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Infosys bets big on cloud computing
Country's second largest software exporter Infosys Technologies is betting big on cloud computing and has already appointed about 2,000 experts to work on the technology.
"About eight months ago, companies were skeptic about cloud, but now they are talking about how to get there and what applications to put into the cloud. There is tremendous opportunity and we expect about 60 per cent of workload to shift on cloud in next 5-7 years," Infosys Vice President and Global Head Cloud Vishnu Bhat said. Infosys, which already has more than 100 engagements, has over 2,000 experts already working on the technology to foster a robust cloud environment, he added. Cloud computing is Internet-based service and facilitates sharing of technological resources, software and digital information. It operates on a pay-per-use model, helping companies to cut costs as they don't have to invest heavily in infrastructure. "We are investing significantly in building new services, tools and platforms on the cloud platform," said Infosys Vice President and Global Head Business Platform Samson David. — PTI
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Happiness @ work
Truth is rarely sweet so how can the ones saying it be endearing to the heart? But saint Kabir opines that one’s greatest critic should be kept in one’s close company as he can show where one is falling short.
Yudhisthira, who was sired by Yama, god of death, truth and justice, was given a small lesson to remember — always speak the truth — by his teacher Drona. Despite his guru getting angry and even slapping him, Yudhisthira refused to repeat the four words till he could practice what had been preached. No wonder, his chariot stayed four inches from the ground. On December 12, 1910, revolutionary Veer Savarkar was sentenced to 50 years in the Andamans. He simply asked the court official, “Is British rule itself going to last for 50 years?” When saint Ekanath gave discourses in the local language to the common folk of the village, the priests got very angry and instigated Ekanath’s son Uddhava to stop his father from doing so. As a result of this father-son tussle, Uddhava left home. Then, Ekanath persuaded him to return with the promise that he would only give discourses in Sanskrit. One day, Ekanath told his son to throw away the leaf in which Ekanath had taken lunch in. As Uddhava did so, another leaf appeared in its place…and another. This went on a 1,000 times. Then, Uddhava realised that his father was a divine soul and never again interfered in his work. One day, Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s classmates had peanuts in the classroom and scattered the shells on the floor. The teacher scolded them and told them to tidy the room. All except Tilak did so. When asked, Tilak said, “I didn’t eat in the class, so why should I take the punishment?” Even though they had differences of opinion, Achyuta Prajna ordained Madhvacharya as a sanyasi. Years later, the brilliant disciple came to Udupi and convinced his guru Achyuta Prajna that his is the right path. What if truth is bitter? Doesn’t the bitter pill bring relief?
— Sai R. Vaidyanathan The writer can be contacted at
svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Fortnightly Quiz-389
2. Which European country has decided to shut down all its nuclear power plants by 2022, making it the first industrialised power to go nuclear-free in the aftermath of the atomic disaster in Japan? 3. Which part of the human body can develop cancer by extensive use of cellphone, according to a recent research of the World Health Organisation? 4. Which deadly food-borne bacteria, found in large quantities in the digestive systems of humans, cows and other mammals, recently infected a large number of persons in many European countries? 5. Which country’s volcanic ash eruptions disrupted many flights across Europe recently? 6. When is World Environment Day observed? 7. Which Indian state is first hit by the Southwest monsoon? 8. Which team won the UEFA Champions League final match at Wembley Stadium recently? 9. Which player got the Orange Cap for maximum runs in IPL-4? 10. How many times have Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg won the French Open tennis title? Winners of quiz 388: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Nitigya Chug, class IX-I, DAV Public School, Lawrence Road,
Amritsar, Pin Code - 143001 Second: Sahibjot Kaur, class VII-B, MGN Public School, The Mall,
Kapurthala, Pin Code – 144601 Third: Dushyant Dhariwal, class VIII, Roll No 15, St Mary’s Convent School,
Narwana, Pin Code – 126116 Answers to quiz 388: Mamata Banerjee; Robot (‘Enthiran’);
Gerenimo; Endeavour; 1921; Endosulfan; Wular in Jammu and Kashmir; Pakistan; Jules Verne; Ten Name……………….………….................................. — Tarun Sharma
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Most of us think of pharmacists as the persons who are behind the counter when we go to a drug store with a prescription. While retail pharmacy is a common career choice for pharmacists, there are many other options available to those who have completed their PharmD degree and the necessary licensure requirements. Although there are a variety of practice settings, compensation remains relatively consistent across all of these employment options with minor variations according to hours of work and call.
Healthcare is one of India's largest sectors, in terms of revenue and employment, and the sector is expanding rapidly. The private sector accounts for more than 80 per cent of the total healthcare spending in India. "See one of the main drivers of healthcare business in India is the booming population which is growing annually at the rate of two per cent and by 2030 India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation. So there is a tremendous scope for healthcare services in India", explains Dr. Dilpreet Brar, Executive Director, Max Healthcare. Now since there is room for growth and the opportunities are manifold let us see what kinds of job profiles are available in Healthcare Sector.
Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the ticket to the top bureaucratic echelons of the country. The low success rate of this examination has made it a tough task to clear it. Out of 2,69,036 candidates who took this test in 2010, only 920 were able to get recommended for the coveted services. This boils down to approximately 34 successful candidates per 10,000 unsuccessful candidates!
A pharmacist in medical retail store prepares and dispenses drugs on prescription to the general consumer. With the growing availability of pre-packaged doses, the pharmacists now monitor the drug sale on the basis of prescriptions and dosage and give over-the-counter advice on how to use the prescribed drugs. 
Many pharmacists work as faculty in colleges of pharmacy. These pharmacists enjoy influencing the future of pharmacy by educating future pharmacists and may participate in direct patient care and/or scientific research as well. Academic pharmacist practice has its rewards in disseminating and discovering new ideas that change medication use, pharmacist practices and healthcare policy. Career as a teacher is satisfying as it allows interaction with people, especially students, and provides them with the flexibility to pursue their own ideas in the field.
A. To begin with, you can pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (BPEd), which is a three-year course offered at several universities. BPEd can also be pursued as a one-year course after graduation.
A. A Bachelor’s degree in India is as good as a Bachelor's degree anywhere else if you want to pursue higher studies. Let me also inform you that our IITs and several other engineering and medical colleges are rated amongst the best in the world. So if you’re in a field of study that is best suited to your personality and interests, then the future is as bright as you choose to make it.
A. The eligibility for taking the Entrance Test for admission to the one-year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc in Nautical Science from IGNOU is a pass in (Plus II) or equivalent with physics, chemistry, maths and English as separate subjects with minimum PCM average of 55 per cent marks.
Most of us have faced a situation wherein we have had to face embarrassment due to some mistake or a blunder committed while at work. Certainly with too much of work pressure, one tends to make mistakes and as a result have
to face criticism and censure by seniors.
When revenue officials came to grade the land of freedom fighter Velu Thampi, Diwan of Travancore, his mother influenced them to put it in grade III instead of grade I to avoid high taxation. When Velu came to know of it, he was enraged. He not only punished the officials concerned but also declared, “The law applies to everyone equally — myself included.”
1. Who recently created history by becoming the first Asian to win a tennis Grand Slam singles title?
