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VLSI DESIGN
key professional profiles in the domain of finance
expert speak: higher education scene
Cool Counsel
career compass: fashion styling
Young Indians struggling to find suitable jobs
Hiring activities pick up in July
Happiness @ work
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Charge your creative chips
If you are looking at a career in a fast-moving field, have a strong interest in electronics and are quick to learn, then check out the exciting field of VLSI design Usha Albuquerque
What it means
VLSI packs more and more logic devices into smaller and smaller spaces. It is a process whereby billions of transistors are put together rationally on a tiny chip. If today you can watch high quality cinema-like-visuals on tiny hand-held devices, PCs and gaming consoles, it is because VLSI makes it possible for billions of transistors to sit on a tiny chip on your gadget. Ever since this process was first discovered around 35 years ago, it has revolutionised the way electronic products are designed, taking the industry forward in leaps of bounds across the globe. This is a highly creative field and much in demand these days with the industry growing from small and medium to very large scale and almost approaching the nanotechnology stage. With the growing consumer demand for faster, more efficient electronic products, programmable logic devices, design tools and hardware description languages have changed the circuit design process making it even more necessary for having trained specialists in this field.
Work profiles
Work profiles can be classified as design engineers, product engineers, test engineers, process engineers or applications engineers. Typically, a design engineer takes specifications, defines architecture, designs circuits, runs simulations, supervises layout, tapes out the chip to the foundry and evaluates the prototype once the chip comes back from the factory. You can also work as a chip architect with the architecture team responsible for defining the chip design when the marketing team tells a company what product to design for the market. Or as an RTL (register-transfer level) designer you may be involved in designing the functions or modules of the chip which are required to perform the well-defined tasks described by the architecture team. There are many job possibilities for those with the right aptitude and training.
Getting in
Ideally students with an engineering degree in electronics, electrical, instrumentation, computer science, or Information Technology, can pursue a PG programme in VLSI engineering or microelectronics or a diploma in VLSI logic design, physical design or embedded systems design. Those good in programming with strong mathematical and analytical background are well suited for embedded system design, while those with an interest in design and verification can opt for VLSI design. However, it is not necessary to have an engineering degree or diploma in electronics engineering, electrical engineering or computer science for working in this field. A graduate or postgraduate degree in physics also qualifies one to work as a VLSI designer, as the physics of semi-conductor devices is the fundamental basis of VLSI. Other than IITs, NITs, IIITs and other engineering colleges that include VLSI design in their engineering curriculum, there are technical-training institutes that impart dedicated VLSI training as per the current industry requirements. What is important is for training programmes to include industry exposure and practice to make fresh graduates employable. Most companies look for an educational back-ground of BE/BTech, ME/MTech or PhD with specialisation in electronics, telecommunications, electrical or VLSI domain. Typically, these professionals should have hands-on experience in systems design, digital ASIC design, physical design, mixed-signal IC design, VHDL or very high-speed integrated circuit, VLSI design, circuit design and simulations, microcontrollers, digital PCB design and routing.
Remuneration
This is a fast-growing field and the industry offers good compensation to strong skill-sets and qualification. Government or public-sector companies offer a starting salary in the range of ~15,000 to ~20,000 per month for diploma holders, and above ~20,000 for degree holders. While in the private sector an engineer starting his career with a bachelor’s degree can expect an annual package of ~4-7 lakh depending on the size of the company, the need and their client base. Design engineers are the most sought after because of the industry’s emphasis on continuous new product development, miniaturisation and innovation in integration. Those with a master’s degree can expect about 10 per cent higher salary and engineers with experience in working with newer design and verification methodologies are in high demand. The most rewarding aspect of a career in VLSI design is, however, the sense of ownership of what is developed. The ability of getting patents and the scope available for applied research and publication make VLSI and ASIC design a dream career for many engineers. There is an acute shortage of skilled engineers, particularly for physical design and analogue design. Many companies find that they need to train engineers in the field before they can become productive. There is, therefore, a simultaneous requirement for more training institutes with access to advanced technology libraries, up-to-date designs, industry-standard tools and design flows. Currently, India has some 9,500 chip designers working for 300+ companies, but the demand is growing. According to a joint report of India Semiconductor Association (ISA) and Ernst & Young, the semiconductor design industry in India is expected to log a compound annual growth rate of 17.3 per cent over the next three years requiring anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 highly trained engineers.
Institute
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Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS), Bangalore
— The writer is Director, Careers Smart Pvt Ltd., New Delhi
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key professional profiles in the domain of finance Gaurav Pal Today's world of finance is very dynamic and demands equally dynamic and vibrant work-force, which can keep pace with the progressive environment of financial services. The growing complexity and innovation of the products along with growing use of debt products require understanding of practical implications of using these products in addition to conceptual framework. The entry of foreign players and rising competition among the existing players has created demand for high-end professionals with specific expertise having global market outlook in their approach. Recognising this requirement even market regulator SEBI has come up with the establishment of National Institute of Securities Market (NISM), a dedicated apex institute for the education in securities market in India. With the gradually rising awareness among investors and players in the market about availability and use of advance products has indicated the manifold potential of Indian market, which is evident by growing use of options in comparison to futures in the derivatives market. For the learners and explorers, financial services are giving innumerable opportunities by use of various hybrid products; those are catering the need of different people with varying risk appetite. Check out some key professional profiles in this domain: Back Office: On-line Risk Management
Job profile:
Ensuring flawless operation of trading and back office systems across Equity, Derivatives, Currency and Commodity Futures segment. Building and maintaining relationships with exchanges and clients on a regular basis for any issues developments relating to trading, risk management and settlement of various exchange traded derivatives products. Constantly monitoring and managing collaterals deployed at exchange towards margin, based on internal LOBs and
clients' requirement and liquidity available in the system. Conducting and monitoring User Acceptance Test
(UAT) once deliveries are received to ensure proper working of developments in risk management and back office system within the prescribed timelines. Continuously reviewing processes to ensure operational, market and regulatory
changes are incorporated in existing processes/system. Where you can work:
KPOs, BPOs, brokerage houses, stock exchanges, banks, AMCs, IT companies Remuneration:
Rs 1,75,000 - 3,50,000 per annum.
Financial Risk Manager
Job profile:
Where you can work: Banks, Brokerage houses, trading firms, stock exchanges, NBFCs and
AMCs. Remuneration: Rs
2,00,000 - 3,50,000 per annum.
Hedger
Job profile:
Hedging open positions in any underlying with appropriate hedging instruments, Mitigating price uncertainty and risks involved in existing or to acquired asset holdings, Maintaining optimal hedge ratio to mitigate price risk arising out of fluctuations. Where you can work:
IT companies, export houses, import houses, hedge funds, trading firms, brokerage houses, banks, Forex dealers. Remuneration:
Rs 3,00,000 - 6,00,000 per annum.
Wealth Manager
Job profile:
Where you can work: Banks, Insurance companies, Wealth Management companies, Advisory companies, AMCs etc. Remuneration:
Rs 3,00,000 - 6,50,000 per annum.
Derivatives Research Analyst
Job profile:
Where you can work: Brokerage houses, Banks, Forex dealers, export houses, research houses, IT
companies, trading firms, AMCs etc. Remuneration:
Rs 3,00,000 - 6,00,000 per annum.
Surveillance Manager
Job profile:
Where you can work: Stock exchanges, brokerage houses, trading firms, IT companies. Remuneration:
Rs 2,50,000 - 7,50,000 per annum.
Jobber
Job profile:
Working as a Jobber/Scalper in the
Live Market in different segments involves carrying out intra-minute trading in the
live market. Where you can work: Brokerage houses, banks, AMCs etc. Remuneration:
Rs 2,00,000 - 2,50,000 per annum plus incentives.
Arbitrageur
Job profile:
Where you can work: Software companies, brokerage houses, banks, trading firms, Forex dealers, AMCs etc. Remuneration:
Rs 2,00,000 - 3,00,000 per annum. — The writer is CEO, Intelivisto Consulting India Pvt Ltd.
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expert speak: higher education scene Saniya Mohaparta
The two answers are enough to confuse anyone. In spite of the fears about the negative impact corporate investments in education sector have several benefits. Several successful universities in the US are completely funded by the government. In spite of the administration’s support, these universities and the departments continue to enjoy a high level of grants and endowments that are actually provided by various private organisations and trusts. They’re carrying out excellent and original researches and provide good quality education. As these ‘grants’ don’t come for free, or as ‘gifts’, there are certain conditions that come along with them. These conditions define how the money or resources provided should be utilised. A lot of these grants focus largely on on-going research at universities, and therefore, the best professors and students are assigned for the research. Universities earn most of their funding through external sources — firms, individuals, and alumni of the university — in the form of endowments and grants. Columbia University, a not-for-profit university, for instance, receives such endowments and grants from a variety of sources, including a private equity firm. The company, for obvious reasons, has attached terms and conditions that would require greater focus on finance and courses which can create a talent pool for the private equity sector. This example should be enough to illustrate that market forces are already in the play when it comes to determining what should be taught in the universities. If a university were to receive a grant that would require it to build a building for social sciences, it would have to increase the number of classes for such courses and this would, in turn, help determine what is taught at universities. One such programme exists at IILM institute of Business and Management, a private Indian Institution that has a tie up with Max Healthcare (one of the leading hospitals in Delhi) where courses are conducted in hospital administration at the PG level. The entry of corporate entities into the system allows IILM to ensure its students a job with Max Healthcare after graduation. The students who are taught at the IILM faculty receive nine months of practical training at hospitals of Max Healthcare. Such tie-ups allow students to gain practical exposure and experience during the course. It also provides them with a job at the end of the degree, provided they are competent enough to handle the work environment. How then can we say that market forces should not be allowed to enter the system when it benefits all the stakeholders - including universities, graduates and the investing firms. At the National University of Singapore, a unique course in transaction banking is taught in collaboration with CitiBank. Experts from the university and the firm have designed the structure of the course. One may argue that this takes away the autonomy of the university and the method it adopts to teach, the course actually has several advantages. The course is available to those who have completed their second or third year in corporate finance, and was started due to the increasing demand for transaction bankers. CitiBank found that there was a shortage of such bankers. Hence, it decided to train the students with the right skills to meet the demands of the industry in coordination with NUS. This is yet another example of how academies and corporate world can come together and help improve the education system and meet the market demand at the same time. Involvement of corporate houses in universities would help keep the learning standards high and practical. Indian authorities must think on these lines and draw regulations that could help carve a better future for the students and the country. Initiatives on these lines may play a key role in bringing the country back on the growth track.
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Work on spirit of motivation
DCSharma A motivated employee always produces optimum results as motivation is what takes one places in life and in career. Self-motivation inspires, encourages, and promotes mutual trust. It brings cooperation among employees. Research reveals that there is direct relationship between motivation and achievement. But the general opinion is that it is difficult to remain motivated at all times. However, it is not very difficult to develop a habit of staying self-motivated. Andrew Carnegie asserts self-motivation is very important in order to excel in life. He cautions that those who get discouraged in difficult times lose even before the battle is over. That’s why it is important to keep calm and stay motivated even in difficult times. Have a worthy cause
In order to stay motivated simply learn to have a cause. A cause is a powerful source of motivation. It can inspire you to give your best even in difficult times. Nothing has ever been achieved without a cause. A cause never lets your spring of motivation get dry. Failure comes to those who work without a cause. You grow as high as you think you can. That’s the limit you create for your motivation. When you give yourself a bigger dose of motivation to grow morw you achieve more.
Dream it and do it
Your cause is surely a powerful source. But it is still abstract in nature. Better if you make it concrete. So put it in the form of a dream. That will show you the way and the goal to aim for. When your dream is realistic and challenging, you stay motivated and achieve the desired goals. However, just to wish for something is not enough. You should have the hunger to achieve something as this ‘hunger’ is the real ‘cause’ of motivation. When you crave for something, you have a compelling reason to do or die in order to achieve that goal. But there are times when that hunger gets diminished. Whenever you feel like that, just connect yourself to your cause. And start dreaming of achieving the desired goal. Once that hunger gets re-activated, you will naturally stay motivated.
Compete with your own self
Never think of doing better than someone else. Learn to do better than what you yourself have done or achieved already. You will stay self-motivated in the true sense of the word when you learn to compete with your own self rather than with others, . The very simple logic behind this is that when you compete and compare yourself with others, you feel de-motivated. Then you lose enthusiasm and energy within minutes. So bear in mind that you are your own competitor and just keep enhancing your own standard each day.
Learn to take risks
Do you lack courage? That counts a lot in life. Learn to take risks. Don’t be scared of failures. Remember that success is never final and failure is never fatal. Jim Rohn has well said: “We must risk going too far to discover just how far we can go.” It is important that you never quit the moment you face a hurdle. When you dream of achieving even the impossible, you should have the courage to continue step by step. Emerson advises to finish each day and be done with it. When you have done what you could, why think of the past? He declares, “We are all inventors, each sailing out on a sail of discovery, each guided by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.”
Step beyond the past
When you keep thinking of your past you feel de-motivated. Past is a heavy burden on your shoulders. Don’t carry that burden. No matter how bad your past was, you still have a bright future ahead. Your past is gone. There is nothing you can do about it. So why get de-motivated? Just stay self-motivated and go ahead to achieve your coveted goals. Knowing all this, if we still lag behind, it is no one else’s fault. Goethe has said: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” —
The writer is a psychologist &
motivational career expert
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career compass: fashion styling
The work
Fashion stylists are the trendsetters in the fashion industry. They are the masterminds not only behind the fabulous looks that you see on ramps, movie world, television, red carpets, in magazines, your favorite stores, but also of real people like you and me. They are responsible for making people appear attractive and fashionable and hence, possess all the knowledge and tactics on how to accentuate the positive attributes of people. They can bring life to any imaginative visual by harmonising the outfits and accessories together. Fashion stylists coordinate apparel, accessories, hair and makeup that are seen everywhere. Due to the exciting career perspectives in this field, youngsters and older folks looking for an alternative career who have a keen interest in fashion have started opting for this lucrative and glamorous career alternative.
Getting in
Age is not a barrier. What is really required is that the individual should be creative, imaginative and have an intense passion for fashion. One just needs to have a great sense of fashion and style. They would be required to follow and understand the latest international trend predications. They will need to have a sense of colour coordination, fit of the clothing, good sense of understanding a client’s requirements along with great communication skills. For this, the fashion stylists have to put together ensembles and create looks and take care of the additional tasks such as building a wardrobe, shopping etc. They also have to find a way out between their own style and opinions and their clients’ wants and needs. It may appear to be a glamorous career but it is a very challenging field. One has to work really hard to create a name in this industry.
Course watch
Earlier, a lot of people with a good fashion sense would do well in this line. However of late, it has become a necessity to have formal education in fashion, to get that extra edge. There are many training programmes for fashion stylists. One can attend a fashion styling course, being offered by various institutes now in India. After getting qualified, one can work as a fashion stylist, personal stylist, fashion editor, photo stylist, wardrobe stylist, design coordinator, personal shopper, celebrity stylist or a makeover stylist.
Where one can work
The options are many. Either one can start working on one’s own or start as an assistant to more seasoned stylists to gain hands-on experience and network with industry professionals. There are companies like Voonik.com, an online styling company, that give opportunities to stylists to provide fashion and styling solutions to the masses. One piece of advice is since you are own business card and so you must always ensure that you are at your creative best since you are in the fashion and image industry. You never know when and where you will meet your next client. This can be a lifelong career as it has a lot of flexibilities. One can freelance or have a 9 to 6 job. — The writer is Fashion Stylist, Voonik.com
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smart strategy: first day fundas Preetinder Kaur
It is natural to feel nervous about starting a new job. The transition from student to professional can be a tough one. In college, one’s time is clearly structured, and the expectations are pretty easy to understand. More importantly, one is basically only responsible for oneself. Now you have a supervisor, a team of co-workers, and a whole company relying on you and the work you do every day. If you mess up or flake out, you will burden other people and it can negatively affect a business. With that in mind, the first impression you make at your new job counts a lot and can help set you up for future success. To hit the ground running from day one, there are following suggestions and advice. The first day at a new job can be nerve-racking. It's like the first day of school. You're anxious about meeting new people, wondering if you’ll be able to find your way around, and hoping people will like you and that you'll fit in. Here’s how to be intentional about how you present yourself, ace this first basic set of criteria, and get your new job off on the best possible foot. Do your research
Before you step into your new workplace, you should have done a thorough research about your company and how it operates. There’s a lot you’ll “investigate” and learn in the coming weeks, but make an effort to know as much as you can about this business and the key people who run it before your first day. Google it up. This way you’ll avoid sticking your foot in your mouth about something right off the bat. Scan past press releases or articles about the company. Read every page on the website. See what they’re doing on social media. The amount of information you can find about your new company is probably more than you would have thought. Get at it! Set out what you need the night before The last thing you don’t want is to be late for your first day on the job, so make your morning routine and departure as smooth as possible by preparing the night before.
Dress for success
When you meet your co-workers for the first time, they won’t have much to fall bck on in sizing you up, and will look to what you’re wearing for clues to your personality (don’t judge them, you do it too). If you feel like the office dress code exists in a vague grey area between casual and formal and don’t know what to do, there are few get-ups more versatile and foolproof than a blazer, dress shirt, and tie. If people are dressed more formally, you’ll fit in fine. If you find that a more casual vibe prevails, simply lose the tie and jacket, and roll up your sleeves.
Aim to arrive early
Again, you absolutely don't want to be late on your first day. It can be a good idea to do a “dry run” of your commute in the week before your start day, especially if you’ll be taking public transport. That way you’ll feel more comfortable about where you’re going and how long it takes to get there. Make sure to do your trial run at the same time you’ll actually be setting off on your first day of work in order to duplicate traffic conditions.
Exude confidence
You’re probably going to be nervous, but try to radiate a relaxed and confident air. Think to yourself that in a competitive job market, you landed this position; you've got what it takes to succeed if you apply yourself and have a lot to offer.
Introducing yourself
Your supervisor or boss may take you around to meet your new co-workers, but even if they do, they probably won’t introduce you to everyone. So take the initiative in meeting others yourself. Don’t put the onus on your co-workers; remember, you're coming into their territory, not the other way around. One of the keys to success in your new job will be networking with others, building trust with your co-workers, and learning how to operate as a team and that starts on the very first day. In turn, be prepared for them to ask you about your major, where you graduated from, and your hometown. Try to think of short but memorable answers to these questions — remember, a good small talk artist offers up bits of info that their conversational partner can easily riff on.
Take notes
From loads of new names to where certain files are located, people are going to be dumping a whole lot of information on you from the word go. And it’s going to come in a rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness way that’s not always going to be well-organised or easy to follow; a co-worker will add new tidbits each time they see something that reminds them of something to tell you. So carry a pocket notebook with you wherever you go and take copious notes. These notes will be invaluable to you later, and keep you from having to ask again and again. Also be sure to take notes on names and roles, and study them. Being able to recite people’s names right off the bat is an excellent way to build rapport.
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Young Indians struggling to find suitable jobs
The survey also shows that education alone may not be enough to land many younger people their first job, with 82 per cent of them saying experience is a more important factor in hiring Gen-Y employees than education. Workmonitor’s quarterly review tracks jobseekers confidence and provides a comprehensive understanding of job market sentiment and trends relating to the employment market across 32 countries. Commenting on the findings, Moorthy Uppaluri, CEO, Randstad India, said, “It is an interesting dilemma, where companies are unable to find the right talent and candidates are unable to find a suitable job. India Inc should invest in ensuring there is a right job — candidate fit and have robust training programmes to drive employee performance. Such measures will help companies remain attractive for the workforce in the long term.” Moorthy further added: “Though current recruitment practices are increasingly aligned towards relevant experience, as India moves up the value chain, there will be quite a few roles requiring specific skills backed by relevant education and training”.
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Hiring activities pick up in July
Indicating better job market conditions, hiring activities grew across most of the sectors including pharma and insurance in July, says a report.
The Naukri Job Speak Index, which tracks monthly hiring activities online, rose to 1,323 last month. This marks an increase of about eight per cent compared to the index reading of 1,230 in June. Most of the sectors witnessed increase in recruitment activities in July, job portal Naukri.com said. In terms of recruitment, pharma sector registered a monthly growth of 24 per cent in July; while in insurance segment the increase was 18 per cent. “Sectors like telecom and construction have seen a positive trend in July this year, with 11 per cent and 4 per cent growth, respectively,” Naukri.com said in a statement. “It is good to see that hiring has recovered this month. Hiring in the past two months was little sluggish and the employers were in a cautious mode. However, good number of jobs have been created this month,” Info Edge (India) MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi said.
— PTI
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Happiness @ work
If you get stuck to a city or a village, chances are that your position in the office won’t see much forward movement either. Remove those shackles and move on when you feel your job at a place is done.
Birdman of India, Salim Ali, went to Berlin from Bombay when he got admission in the University of Berlin to study birds there. On his return to India, the Hyderabad government and Bombay Natural History Society agreed to pay expenses for a bird survey of the Hyderabad state. In 1945, Maharao Vijayaraji, the ruler of Kutch, invited him to study the flamingos there. In 1957, the UN — during its investigation of encephalitis — financed his study of migratory birds in Bharatpur. On Ramakrishna Paramhans’ death, Vivekananda set out on a pilgrimage across India covering Alwar, Mount Abu, Porbandar, Kanyakumari, Madras and Khetri. He then went to the US and England twice. On his way back to India, he reached Colombo on January 15, 1897. Renowned a national hero, he travelled extensively across India to revive the spirit of Hinduism. On a visit to the Amarnath cave, he realised that his life was about to end. So he formally consecrated the Ramakrishna monastery at Belur as the headquarters of the Ramakrishna order, paid a visit to the spiritual centres he had established in the West and passed away on July 4, 1902 at the age of 39. To bring about unity among various sections of society, Tulsidas, a devotee of Rama, embarked on a pilgrimage. He reached Vrindavan and made his followers see Lord Rama’s form in Lord Krishna’s idol. In Rajasthan, he mixed freely with Bhil tribals to lessen the division between different castes. Then, he impressed Mughal Emperor Akbar with his secular credentials to reduce the gap between Hindus and Muslims. Finally at Rameshwaram, he made Lord Shiva appear before him through his extreme devotion to bring followers of Vishnu and Shiva closer. You are not a tree. You are free! — Sai R. Vaidyanathan The writer can be contacted at
svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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MSc Corporate Risk & Security Management
The course: The MSc Corporate Risk & Security Management programme provides greater emphasis on the ‘people’ or ‘human’ issues associated with corporate risk and security. The full-time MSc Corporate Risk and Security Management programme is structured in a way that it follows a schedule of half-day teaching blocks and takes place during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a few optional modules scheduled for evenings and the Easter vacation. Students holding an MSc Corporate Risk & Security Management degree are accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Institute of Risk Management (IRM). Eligibility: Students applying for the programme should have a professional qualification in an appropriate subject. An account of a student’s academic achievements, interests and aptitudes will also be taken. English language requirements will be checked against an evidence of proficiency in any of the IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency components. Fee:
The annual fee for the programme is £14950. Programme commencement date:
October 2013 Check
out: www.southampton.ac.uk/management/postgraduate/taught_courses/ Law course
APG Shimla University, an integrated campus approved by AICTE, invites applications for legal studies. Students can apply for the law in B.A and BBA for five years and LLB and LLM. Eligibility: interested candidates should have completed their Class XII in any stream with a minimum 50% overall aggregate. For LLM, graduates with 50% can apply. How to apply: Admission can be obtained by filing application form of APG Shimla University by paying Rs 1100. The application form can be downloaded from www.apg.edu.in. or can be obtained from corporate office at New Delhi or Campus at Shimla. Deadline:
August 24, 2013 Checkout:
www.apg.edu.in Monad University, Hapur, invites applications for five-year BA and BBA LLB courses and for LLM and MBA courses for 2013-2014 session. Eligibility: Plus II for LLB and for other courses three years bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline recognised by UGC. How to apply:
The admission brochure may be obtained from the institute. It can also be downloaded from http://www.monad.edu.in/ Selection procedure:
Selections are made on the basis of GD/PI Deadline:
August 30, 2013 BTech courses
DPGITM - Engineering College, Gurgaon, invites applications for its four year full-time degree course in the technical education with civil/mechanical/electrical/computer/electronics and communication. Eligibility:
Class XII pass
with at least 50 per cent marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Diploma holders can take admission directly in second year (Lateral Entry). How to apply:
Admission brochure may be obtained from the institute against payment of Rs 500 or by sending a demand draft of Rs 500 drawn in favour of DPGITM payable at Gurgaon. Deadline: August 31, 2013 Emails at:
info@dpgitm.com
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Fellowship at BITS, Pilani
Eligibility: Minimum Qualification: M. E. /M. Tech Desirable Qualification: Exposure in structures, structural materials, engineering materials, material science, concrete technology, construction engineering, building materials & infrastructures (knowledge of concrete technology) Duration: Three years. Details:
The fellowship covers ~ 16,000 pm for first two years and ~18000 pm for the last year. How to apply: Electronically. The application should reach the undersigned at Deadline: August 21. Check out:
www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
German Chancellor Fellowships
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers Chancellor Fellowships for tomorrow’s leaders in Germany. Fellowships are provided in the field of politics and public policy, law, media, business, the non-governmental sector and the arts. During their time in Germany, Federal Chancellor Fellows conduct independent projects at their host institutions. The project should involve original exploration of a topic or issue, or research in the fellow’s respective field of interest. The fellows are mentored by hosts in Germany, whom the fellows have chosen on the basis of their expertise in their respective areas. Eligibility:
Citizenship of the United States, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, Brazil or India.
Details: The fellowship amount is 2,150 EUR, 2.450 EUR or 2,750 EUR per month, depending on the fellow’s qualifications. This stipend includes a travel allowance and a contribution towards health and liability insurance. The stay in Germany begins with a mandatory two-month intensive language course from August to September. Number of award(s): 50 Duration: The fellowship itself is awarded for 12 months and begins in October with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, which provides insights into social, political, business and cultural life in Germany. This is followed by eleven months of individual project work starting in November. How to apply: Online. Deadline:
September 15, 2013. Check out: www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/german-chancellor-fellowship.html
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Exemplary Leader Award
As the President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 2005-06, Ms Berlia was the first-ever woman to head a multi-state apex chamber in India. She has contributed and played a leading role in formulating policies in the field of educational reform and Industry and her suggestions on issues of access, equity and inclusive education, industry-academia linkages, skill development and implementable solutions for funding of higher education have been well-appreciated by the government and regulatory bodies. She is currently Co-Chair CII National Council for Higher Education, Governing body member FICCI & Chairman of ASSCHAM Economic Council as well.
Business leadership awards
Teams from the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai and Tata International, Mumbai, have won the coveted Tata Business Leadership Awards (TBLA) 2013. ‘Synergizing Business Opportunities: Expanding Horizons in Africa’ was the theme of the competition this year. Participants had to identify business opportunities and suggest an entry plan for any two Tata group businesses, yet to set foot in Africa, harnessing synergies between themselves. The cases were evaluated, by a jury comprising renowned academicians and Tata leaders. TBLA is conducted across premier business schools (campus-track) and Tata companies (internal-track), to engage with bright young minds and provide them with a platform to showcase their leadership and entrepreneurial capability. In both the categories, the TBLA 2013 national winners walked away with the TBLA rolling trophy and Rs 2,00,000 cash prize while the 1st runners-up and 2nd runners-up received cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively.
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1. Name India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier that was launched recently.
2. Name the Navy’s submarine that recently sank off the Mumbai harbour recently. 3. Name the Murrah buffalo that recently fetched a price of Rs 25 lakh to its owner. 4. Name the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. 5. Which Indian university’s students recently formed the largest human blood drop on the varsity campus to enter the Guinness Book of World Records? 6. Name Russia’s tennis player who tops the Forbes list of highest paid female athletes for the ninth straight year. 7. How many gold and silver medals have been won by Usain Bolt in world athletic meets? 8. Which Russian woman has won three world pole vault gold medals? 9. Who recently won his fifth World Singles Badminton Championship? 10. Name the Indian woman shuttler who recently won a bronze medal at the World Badminton Championships. —
Tarun Sharma Winners of quiz 444: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Jasmeet Singh Randhawa; Class: VIIth-B; Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Jandiala Road, Tarn Taran; Pin Code — 143401 Second: Ajay Sohal; Class IX-B; St Anne’s Convent School; Sector 32-C; Chandigarh; Pin Code — 160030 Third: Swati; Class X-A, Kaintal School (Sr); Sandur Road; near Adhwala Peer; Patiala; Pin Code — 147001 Answers to quiz 444: 1956; Andhra Pradesh; Mamnoon Hussain; 100; Arihant; Sebastian Vettel; 9.58 seconds; Kevin Peitersen; Six; India 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 on the letter/postcard to facilitate the delivery of the prize money. Answers can also be sent at quiz@tribunemail.com
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If you have ever tinkered with your old radio or tried to set right your PC, and have a passion for electronics and chip designing and want to learn more about it, instead of choosing the usual software engineering job, you can opt for career in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Design. VLSI circuits are everywhere — your personal computer, your latest mobile and state-of-the-art tablet, or for that matter practically every electronic gadget made today.
There are a variety of career opportunities in product companies, design services companies and electronic design automation
(EDA) companies. Growing areas of work include industrial and automotive microcontrollers, wireless infrastructure, consumer digital TV and handheld devices, and computing/storage infrastructure. Emerging areas include smart-energy product development, medical telemetry application, and high-end application processor development. Major recruiters in this field are Texas Instruments,
HCL, Intel, Lucent, Micron Tech, National Semiconductor, Motorola, Philips Semiconductor, PMC Sierra, Freescale Semiconductor, Analog Devices, Cadence,
Synopsys, Qualcomm, Cradle Tech, Wipro, TCS Sasken, Atrenta, and several others. Several of them like Intel, Texas Instruments, IBM, Philips, Motorola, and Cirrus Logic, to name a few, have already set up their design centres in India.
A financial risk analyst's role is to formalise the process of risk management within an
organisation. This involves business decision-making and enabling the process of risk taking. Risk analysts work in financial services or private banking and specialised in credit risk, derivatives risk, operational risk, systematic and unsystematic risk etc.
Understanding the needs of the clients and providing appropriate financial solutions,
Reviewing trade activity and client accounts for activity that may present regulatory violations, fraudulent activity or transactions which may present risk to the firm.
An arbitrageur is a type of investor who attempts to profit from price inefficiencies in the market by making simultaneous trades that offset each other and capturing risk-free profits.
Should market demand be the deciding factor in setting the syllabus and pattern of the current education? The answer is both yes and no. Yes, because university curriculum needs to be in sync with the market demand keeping in view the present socio-political environment and economic scenario. This will help the students find employment easily. And no, because certain subjects like the classics, languages, and material sciences, which are not highly sought after by students or are directly linked with conventional employability, would probably be dropped.
A career in fashion styling provides one an opportunity to express one’s creativity and achieve satisfaction. In the last 2-3 decades, India has seen a tremendous growth in the field of fashion designing and hence, fashion styling as a career has picked up momentum.
A million students graduated from colleges around the country this month. If you’re one of them, and through a combination of luck and vigorous initiative-taking have landed your first “real” job, congratulations!
With the hiring trends remaining lack lustre it is not just the young Indians who are struggling to find a suitable job, but the experienced workers too are not getting positions commensurate with their qualifications. The latest Randstad Workmonitor shows both young and experienced workers struggle in finding a suitable job, with 66 per cent of Indians saying it is hard for younger workers, aged 25 years and below, to find a suitable job and 79 per cent are forced to take a job below their education level. Over three-fourths (79 per cent) of the respondents said it’s difficult for older workers to find a suitable job, while 71 per cent of them believe that older workers are often forced to take jobs below their education level.
At 20, Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsang had learnt what his nation had to offer, but China of those times was rife with political unrest, riots and famine. So he ran away from home one night, crossed a vast desert and reached the royal city of Turfan. At the next stop, he met the Turkish Khan. Then, he reached Samarkand and went on to Bamiyan in Afghanistan. After years of travel and study at Takshila and Nalanda universities in India, he went back to China as a great scholar. The Emperor welcomed him and offered him ministership, which he declined. On his death, the Emperor had a tower built in his honour over his mortal remains.
The Southampton Management School at the UK-based University of Southampton is inviting applications for its one year MSc in Corporate Risk & Security Management programme.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is sponsoring Junior Research Fellowship at BITS, Pilani. The fellowship is awarded in the investigation of the Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Concrete.
President, Apeejay Stya Group & Svrán Group Sushma Berlia was conferred the ‘Exemplary Leader Award’ for her contribution to Industry and academia in Asia at the fourth Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2013, held in Singapore recently.
