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Career Hotline — Arpandeep Kaur A Due to the sharp rise in the incidence of crime and fraud, there is an acute shortage of forensic scientists in the country. Opportunities exist in investigation agencies of the government such as the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the CID, the Central Police Organisation (CPO), the crime cells of the state police forces as well as in large private detective agencies. Your daughter can check out the following universities that offer M.Sc in Forensic Science and/or Criminology. While, AIIMS and several other medical colleges offer PG Diploma and MD in Forensic Medicine, the following offer MSc and MA courses:
Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punj) (www.universitypunjabi.org). Course: MSc (Forensic Sc). Eligibility: B.Sc (H) in relevant subject or BSc (50 per cent). Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (UP) (www.bundelkanduniversity.org). Course: M.Sc (Forensic Sc & Criminology). Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra (UP) Course: MSc (Forensic Sc). Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP) (www.sagaruniversity.nic.in). Courses: M.Sc (Forensic Sc); MA (Criminal & Forensic Sc). Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University’s LNJN National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Sc (www.nicfs.org), Rohini, Delhi (M/o Home Affairs, GoI). Courses: 1) MA/M.Sc in Criminology. Elig: BA/BSc (50per cent) Making music
Q I am 18 years old and want to be a lyrics writer. Can you give some details about the profession and the names of the institutes that offer this course? — Sunny Chandel A In India, where the audience simply loves its Bollywood mix of song and dance numbers, the musical score and lyrics form the backbone of a film. If the music is a hit, that’s half the work done. So, if you always admired the prolific writing ability of veteran lyricist, the late Kaifi Azmi or jive to the beat of the foot tapping beats of Rang De Basanti by musical genius A.R. Rahman and wordsmith, Prasoon Joshi, then this may be the right profession for you. Writing lyrics for film, television, and theatre is a time-consuming task. There are many elements (i.e. meter and rhyme, intensity of emotions, composition style etc) that must be kept in mind. A skilled lyricist seamlessly marries the lyrics to the script and music – so that the songs are integral and inextricable part of the film. Lyricists cannot work in isolation. They need to team up with music directors who breathe life into words with their music. Remember, it’s virtually impossible to make waves on a lyric with no melody. A successful lyricist is a writer, lyricist and poet all rolled into one. He/ she not only understands the intricacies of filmmaking but also has the ability to gauge what will or will not work. Writers pen down powerful lyrics that move audiences to tears, send them rolling down the aisle or give simply them goosebumps. To carve out a niche in the glitzy, showbiz firmament you need to find your own voice. It is essential to market yourself and make sure that your lyrics receive proper attention from agents, producers and at contests. Whatever, you do, don’t end up being a `hack’. Plagiarism is also often disguised as a homage or tribute to the original. Here, I must add a word of caution. Beware of the song sharks that poach on your talent and deny you the credit. To the best of my knowledge there is no specific course for writing lyrics. However, you can check out the following script writing courses to hone your writing skills. «Imago Acting School, Casting Agency & Theatre Group, Mehrauli – Badarpur Rd, New Delhi. (www.imagoindia.com). Scriptwriting course1 month
Jamia Millia Islamia, D/o Hindi, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi Course: Writing for Mass Media (Hindi) 1-year BLS University, Mohan Nagar Campus, Opp. Mohan Meakins, Ghaziabad (UP) Diploma in Screenplay & Script Writing (3-month) International School of Media & Entertainment Sector 16A, Filmcity, NOIDA (UP) (BAG Films) Short- term course in Scripting. PMT pressure Q I have passed plus two and dropped a year for the PMT exam. I am worried that if I don’t succeed, what will I do? What are the other related options? — Preet Singh A Don’t worry, not everyone makes it in the very first attempt. The medical entrance is more of an elimination test rather than a selection test. Just work really hard and get your fundas clear. Many students do better in the subsequent attempt, as they are now familiar with the test pattern and aware of their weak areas. Also, since they are relatively free from the pressure of board exams they can better concentrate on their preparation. The only precaution to take is to enrol for a B. Sc or any other undergraduate course alongside. And yes, there are plenty of other options that you could consider. Besides looking at some of the branches of alternative or traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda, homeopathy, unani, siddha, naturopathy and yoga, you could also look at related fields like pharmacy, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, veterinary science & animal husbandry, zoology, agriculture, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and audiology, optometry, ophthalmic technology, lab and X-ray technology, biomedical engineering, dental mechanics, hospital administration, health management, nutrition, dietetics, food processing, medical transcription, rehabilitation counselling, etc. Sea of choices
Q I am a student of Class X. I am planning to take PCM in my plus two level and I aspire to become a Navy officer. As I am a girl, what are the restrictions I can face and what are the options available? — Asmita Lahri A Today, the Indian woman has literally stormed almost every domain of work – including those that were traditionally considered to be male bastions. Women graduates are directly recruited only in the Short Service Commission, which has now been extended to 14 years (Permanent Commission is not yet granted to women). You can join any of the following branches of the Indian Navy Executive Branch 1) Logistics Cadre and 2) Logistics (Catering). Eligibility: Unmarried female Indian citizens in the age group 19˝ - 25 years. Educational Qualifications: For Logistics Cadre: BA (Eco) (II Div)/ BCom (II Div)/ BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical / Marine Engg/ Electrical/ Electronic/ Telecommunication/ Instrumentation & Control/ Computer Science / IT)/ B.Sc (Maths Physics) (II Div)/ graduate with degree/diploma in Material/ Financial Management. For Logistics (Catering): Degree in Hotel Management or equiv (55 per cent) Education Branch Eligibility: Unmarried Indian women in the age group 21- 25 years. Educational qualifications: Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks: Physics (with Maths in B. Sc) or Maths (with Physics in B Sc) or Chemistry (with Physics & Maths in B. Sc or Computer Application/Computer Science (with either Physics or Maths at Graduation level) or Humanities (English/ Economics/ History / Political Science) or an Engineering Degree in Mechanical /Electrical / Computer Science/Technology. Law Cadre Eligibility: Unmarried Indian women in the age group 22- 27 years. Educational Qualifications: A Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with minimum 55 per cent marks. Air Traffic Control Cadre Eligibility: Unmarried female Indian citizens in the age group 19˝ - 25 years. Educational Qualifications: B.Sc/M.Sc Degree (Maths & Physics) with minimum 55 per cent marks. SSC Naval Architect Eligibility: Unmarried female Indian citizens in the age group 19˝ - 25 years Educational Qualifications: BE (Mechanical/ Metallurgy/ Civil/ Aeronautical/ Naval Architect with minimum 60 per cent marks. For details on selection and eligibility log onto
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Q I have just given my class 12 boards and would like to become an airline pilot. I am planning to do my flight training abroad. Is this a good option and what is the scope in India and abroad? — Ashwin Philip A The booming aviation industry has seen a tremendous spurt in demand for trained pilots. In fact, it is estimated that there will be a shortage of 7500 pilots in India by 2010. The current shortfall stands at about 900. However, there is a hitch — aspiring pilots find their flight path blocked by lack of training facilities in India. More than half of the flying clubs are either defunct, lack resources or don’t have the necessary instructors. While the government is planning to upgrade the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy, Rae Bareili, the four flying clubs in Punjab are not functioning. More importantly, the flying clubs in India don’t have jet training, so students go abroad for that. They also lack certification from aviation regulatory authorities like FAA and JAA of US and Europe, respectively. Besides, one of the key reasons for seeking training abroad is the time factor. To qualify for a CPL you need to clock in 250 flying hours. While this takes six months abroad, it could take close to 18 months in India – thanks to grounded aircrafts, lack of spare parts, fuel. Most training schools in Canada (Manitoba for instance, have their own aircraft and training facilities (www.mnaitoba-canada.com) Also, flying costs per hour at some schools in US at times falls cheaper than India. Those who can shell out Rs 15-20 lakh for a CPL can usually afford to send their wards abroad where training schools have enough planes, top-class navigational aids and instructors. However, post 9/11 visa applications for training at flying schools in the US are very carefully scrutinised. While selecting a training institution, you need to be careful about the training standards and the transferability of the foreign licence — they must meet DGCA regulations. DGCA generally recognizes foreign ICAO member state Type II licenses for flying Indian registered aircraft. Students training abroad are required to pass a flight test, a composite theory exam and an air regulation test conducted by DGCA in India. Distance education in law
Q I am interested in doing LL.B through correspondence. Can you tell me the names of the universities that offer this course? — Anil Mittal A No university offers a full-fledged 3-yr LLB through correspondence. However, the following law courses can be done through correspondence: Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalinagar 608002. Courses: Bachelor of Academic Laws (3years) and Bachelor of General Laws (2years). University Of Jammu, Directorate of Distance Education, New Campus, Jammu 180006. Course: LLB (Acad) (2 years). Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning & Continuing Education, Warangal 506009. Course: Bachelor of General Laws (2years). Guru Nanak Dev University, Centre or Distance Education, Amritsar (Punj). Course: LLB (Acad) 2-years. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (50 per cent) Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Warangal 506009. Course: Bachelor of General Laws (2 years). University Of Kashmir, Deptt. of Distance Education, Hazratbal Srinagar 190006 (www.kasmiruniversity.net). Course: LLB (Acad) (2 years). Eligibility: Bachelor’s (40 per cent) Madurai Kamraj University, Directorate of Distance Education, Palkalainagar, Madurai 625021. Course: Bachelor of General Law (2yrs). Caution: Unfortunately, due to statutory requirements, these courses are not recognised by the Bar Council of India and you will not be able to practice in a Court of Law after doing these courses. Of course, the knowledge of law will always prove useful in any field. English course
Q After 34 years of service, I sought compulsory retirement due to ill health. However, I would like to do MA (English) through correspondence, as I can’t attend a full-time course. Can you please suggest some universities offering the same? — Urmil Kapoor A It is commendable that your appetite for learning is still intact. A number of universities in the country offer MA (English) through correspondence. You could however choose from the following universities in the northern region so that it would be convenient for you to take their exams: lIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. lPanjab University, Directorate of Correspondence Courses, Chandigarh-160014. lPunjabi University, Directorate of Correspondence Courses, Patiala-147002. lHimachal Pradesh University, International Centre for Distance Education & Open Learning, Shimla-71005. lKurukshetra University, Department of Distance Education, Kurukshetra-132119, Haryana. lCh. Charan Singh University, Institute of Correspondence Courses & Continuing Education, Meerut -250005. — The writer is a noted career consultant Please send in your
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Q My daughter is a B.Sc (Medical) final year student. She is interested in studying Forensic Science. Since the courses offered abroad are very expensive, can you please tell me which Indian universities offer Masters in Forensic Science and the job prospects?
Forensic experts essentially work in forensic labs to establish the link between the criminal and the crime.
