Certificate Course in Solid Waste Management The Indian Pollution Control Association and TERI School of Advanced Studies will jointly run an eight-week Certificate Course on Entrepreneurship in Solid Waste Management, endorsed by Skill Council for Green Jobs, Government of India. It focuses on training the youth to explore the scope of entrepreneurship in managing waste effectively and enhancing its recycling and recovery and is scheduled to start on October 1. To register, visit, https://bit.ly/3PNXpqt NMAT registrations open The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has commenced registrations for the NMAT by GMAC exam. The number of institutions accepting the NMAT by GMAC exam has increased this year. To register, visit www.mba.com/nmat UG programmes Computer Engineering and Data Science NMIMS School of Technology Management and Engineering (STME) recently launched two, four-year undergraduate programmes in Computer Engineering and Computer Science and … [Read more...] about News from the world of education – August 5, 2022
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Career Wise: Love Both Programming & Saving Lives? Medical Coding is Right Job for You
As the board exam results are being announced, students are ready to transition from schools to colleges. The first step in this transition is to make a career choice. To help you in selecting the right professional path for you, every week we explore new professional avenues for you. Bring a unique career and a roadmap that can help you take up a job in that profession. If you have any other queries or have a course or career you want us to explore, write to us on Twitter at @News18dotcom. In this week’s edition, lets explore a career in medical coding In recent years, the medical and healthcare industry has become one of the largest sectors in India. According to a former report of Niti Ayog, it is directly responsible for the employment of 4.7 million people in the country. The aging population, advances in technology, and developmental research have further led to the growth of this industry. Along with its expansion, there comes a myriad of opportunities for young … [Read more...] about Career Wise: Love Both Programming & Saving Lives? Medical Coding is Right Job for You
‘I was so poor I had to wear girls’ clothes to school – now I live life of luxury’
When Zak Shafi was growing up, his family did everything they could to make ends meet. The 23-year-old had no idea how short of cash they were until a classmate spotted his school trousers on the changing room hook in PE and noticed he was wearing girls' uniform - and started to bully him. He tells The Mirror: "I went to school at Wembley High, it was a state school, it improved massively during my time there but to begin with I think it used to be one of the worst performing schools in the country. It wasn't all that at all. A lot of my clothes growing up came from my family, they were passed down to me, little did I know there was a difference between girls' and boys' trousers - the boys had buttons on the back pockets and the girls didn't. "One day in PE one of the guys asked who was wearing girls' trousers as they were hanging up, and I thought it couldn't be me - but it was. I asked my parents why I was wearing girls' trousers - they always did their best but they said they … [Read more...] about ‘I was so poor I had to wear girls’ clothes to school – now I live life of luxury’
Are You A Techie Looking for Job Opportunities? Check List of Software Engineering Internships to Apply For
Internships are a great way to kick-start and shape your career. They offer you an opportunity to explore the fields in which you would like to work and also enhance your CV so it looks better to the employer. Before beginning your career with a full-time job, it is always great to have some relevant experience on your hands and internships are the best way to provide you with it. Here we have compiled a list of internships for aspiring software engineers. If you aspire to be a techie, do not miss these opportunities and apply as soon as possible. REACT NATIVE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP AT ANTINO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED This is an internship that comes with a job offer. It will be of 6 months duration. The company is based in Gurugram but will provide work from home/ deferred joining till the current Covid-19 situation improves. The last date to apply is August 19 at Internshala. It will offer a stipend of Rs 15,000 per month. Also read| SAIL is Hiring 200 Trainees, Matric Pass Can … [Read more...] about Are You A Techie Looking for Job Opportunities? Check List of Software Engineering Internships to Apply For
The best airlines that allow you to fly with your pets on board
Have you ever felt the pet-mom or dad guilt when leaving your furry friend at home while you are on vacation? Have you ever considered bringing your pet along with you? Newsweek has gathered the top 9 airlines that allow you to bring your furbabies on board with you. Although all airlines are required to allow disabled passengers to fly with their service animals in the cabin, some airlines do not allow any other dogs on board, while others allow them with restrictions, or only in the cargo area. If you're planning on traveling internationally with your pet, you should also make sure that you check the specific country's policies on allowing animals in the country, as they vary from depending on the destination. Below is a list of airlines that allow pets on board, and their pet policies. American Airlines American Airlines allows you to travel with pets on board, but their policy is limited by restrictions. According to their website, you can travel with a pet on most … [Read more...] about The best airlines that allow you to fly with your pets on board
Exclusive Ayurveda centres attract celebrities and the elite from India and across the world
A strong breeze ruffles the tranquil surface of the Paravur Lake and blows into a spacious verandah, making the wind chime tinkle merrily. Sunshine bathes the garden in a warm yellow glow, staff in pristine white tip-toe on the premises of Kalari Rasayana. This is one of Kerala’s premium Ayurveda treatment centres in Kollam’s panaromic locale. Patients are assured of customised care, privacy, confidentiality and strict adherence to Ayurveda treatment regime protocols. Dr. Firoz Varun, chief medical officer at Kalari Rasayana, says, “We create a serene and aesthetic ambience that helps our patients heal while we treat them.” Wellness meets healing At these Ayurveda retreats, patients shut out the world to detox their mind, body and spirit in cosy, sylvan settings. Distinguishing between resorts offering a massage or two and Ayurveda retreats and hospitals, Rishabh Gupta, head of marketing, Kairali The Ayurvedic Healing Village, explains, “We are not resorts where tourists come for … [Read more...] about Exclusive Ayurveda centres attract celebrities and the elite from India and across the world
The best bands to see at San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival
With multiple stages of bands running concurrently all weekend, Outside Lands is like a Choose Your Own Adventure novel for your ears, set conveniently in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Nearly 50 bands are playing each day, and even the most obsessive music listeners will likely only be familiar with a fraction of the acts. So to help guide through the noise, we've compiled at list of 16 bands we're excited to see. And click through the link below to check out a Spotify playlist of our favorite artists. PawPaw Rod Friday, Panhandle stage, 1:30 p.m. It’s easy to write off the 1:30 p.m. slot on opening day, but with PawPaw Rod taking the Panhandle stage at that time, those who start their festival early will be in for a treat. Between his signature look and his unique sound, PawPaw Rod seems like the guy throwing parties too cool for most to even know they exist. There’s nobody out who combines hip-hop, funk, and pop the way he does on “A PawPaw Rod EP.” The album … [Read more...] about The best bands to see at San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival
Drink your way around the world at these 7 Denver breweries perfect for International Beer Day
The idea of International Beer Day (Aug. 5) can be interpreted two ways. One is that the global drinking community celebrates the bubbly beverage together on a specific day. Two is that it’s a day to indulge in styles representative of the international brewing diversity. Either way you slice it, Denver is a great place to celebrate. According to a recent survey by VacationRenter , the Mile High City ranks among the top 10 cities globally in which to enjoy International Beer Day. The destination booking site polled 1,000 users and leveraged experts who had visited drinking hot spots to determine the best places to raise a pint. Denver ranked among the world’s foremost beer cities like Munich, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Prague, Czech Republic; Dublin, Ireland; and Reykjavik, Iceland, where the beverage is intertwined with centuries of cultural history. Rounding out the top 10 were cities on this side of the pond, including Chicago, Portland, Ore., Grand Rapids, Mich., and … [Read more...] about Drink your way around the world at these 7 Denver breweries perfect for International Beer Day
The best and worst of Outside Lands 2022, San Francisco’s premiere music fest
Outside Lands 2022 has come and gone, leaving festivalgoers young and old with memories they'll never forget, as well as a few they'd rather not remember. Throughout the three-day event, SFGATE had five writers on the grounds of Golden Gate Park soaking up all the action. Everyone agreed that the real MVP of the festival was the weather, which may have been the best in at least a decade. But beyond the sunny skies, here are our takeaways of favorite moments, as well as some things that could use improvement in 2023. SZA gets personal It can be hard to create a personal connection when you're playing to tens of thousands of people, but SZA's charming and understated banter between sets gave me a new appreciate for her music. Bonus points for pulling it off while being fresh off a tough case of COVID-19 . — Dan Gentile Phoebe Bridgers goes surfing When you hear an artist play “Down with the Sickness” swiftly followed by “Motion Sickness” as flames erupt on the screen … [Read more...] about The best and worst of Outside Lands 2022, San Francisco’s premiere music fest
How to ease the transition to college when mental health is a concern
The move from high school to college can be a trying one, particularly for students with mental health concerns. But today there are ways to make it easier. "In the last few years, and especially since the pandemic began, campus resources for all students have proliferated, and ahead of coming to campus is when students should be connecting with the resources that they need," says Amy Gatto, director of research and evaluation at Active Minds, an organization that works to make talking about mental health on campus as natural as talking about physical health. A 2021 survey by the American College Health Association of close to 100,000 college students found that 16% of college men and 33% of college women had been diagnosed with anxiety, and 14% of college men and 25% of college women had been diagnosed with depression. A study published in June by the Healthy Minds Network - which conducts research on the mental health of college students - involving more than 350,000 … [Read more...] about How to ease the transition to college when mental health is a concern