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ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF …DOORDARSHAN’S CHENNAI KENDRA
ROUND & ABOUTBits and pieces from the reporters’ diary that could not make it to the main storiesBusy bee, really? It’s quite strange. While most top stars are easily accessible, it’s the wanna-shines ... VOICE YOUR VIEWS -- COLLEGE ADMISSION: CHOICE VERSUS AVAILABILITY 
They said itIt’s a stressful experience for students who have passed out from school and are trying to get into college. There’s so much hue and cry about this process that it leaves you constantly worried and unsure about the choices you ... 
Broaden your horizonsThe present trend among both parents and students is to take the ‘easy’ way out and chose the time tested path of engineering, particularly computer science or information technology. Following this trend and close differences in ... Adaptability helps Go by your instinct while choosing a course and subsequently, a career. The saying ‘choose a job you love to do, and you will never have to work even a day’ is so true. I am fortunate to be blessed with parents who supported my ... Essential factors Over the past decade, colleges have mushroomed across the country to meet the growing demands of professionals. A student’s future depends on the career he or she chooses. Often their decision is based on the availability in the college ... 
Cut-off marksDue to stiff competition, students cannot escape hard work. They also have to be fortunate to get the academic stream they want. Otherwise they will be forced to like what they get. Sometimes there are cut-off marks for all subject groups. If ... Focus on studies It is natural for any student to aspire to get admission to a college he/she has been aiming for. But many of them do not get to study in the institution of their choice. They are made to compromise by going to whichever college they get ... 
Marks matter mostThe main criterion for college admission is marks. High percentage means you can choose from a list of colleges but if the marks are average then go by availability of seats in colleges. Hence it is the marks that fetches you the admission and ... Hard work, the mantra Admission to a college determines the career graph of an individual. One must think hard and decide the path he/she has to tread upon. Choice must always take precedence over availability. Otherwise it would be a regrettable experience in the ... Admission woes I have passed my Twelfth Standard exams and was not confident if I would be able to get admission in mechanical engineering, which I wanted, in a good college. So along with my father I visited colleges in and around Chennai that offer ... Endless wait The thinking “I want the best, if not I can settle for something good” rules college admissions in India. Everybody desperately wants to get into a few ‘best’ colleges. Those who are lucky make it. Others have to make ... 
New coursesThere is a demand for only a few courses. Colleges should introduce new courses and create awareness about the opportunities these courses offer. S.P. Prasanna Madhavaram ... Crucial decision The most crucial and decisive phase of any student’s career is the selection of the course he/she is interested in. But if the student doesn’t have a specific interest in any course, it is always better to choose any course in an ... Back door entry Even today engineering and medicine are sought after courses. It’s fine when students who wish to pursue these courses get the required percentage. But many who do not, cheat themselves and society by paying big sums to get into ... Be clear Students should have a clear idea about various courses and the areas of their interest. Based on their ability and eligibility, they should choose a course. K. Anjuman Sakeena Mubeen Indira Nagar ... Next Issue The topic for the next Voice Your Views column scheduled for June 25 is “Books, books, books...too heavy for kids to carry.” Send your responses before June 22 by post (The Hindu, Metroplus, 859/860, Anna Salai, Chennai-2) or email ...
Saying it the IM way A study proves that instant messaging allows young people to play with the language
Driven by dreamsSantha and Kalhan Matoo are a young architect-interior designer duo from Mumbai whose vision of structures and spaces, interiors and urbanscapes offer a peek into the future. Winners of the 2007 Honour Award from Design Share, ... Swinging sense DJ Akhtar talks about his musical journey
On a familiar Trail TESTDRIVE Nissan all-new X Trail is an old world, middle-of-the-road, tough-as-nails SUV. SHAPUR KOTWAL gives more details An affordable saloon If you want a big car but are on a tight budget, Indigo CS delivers all the must-haves Virtual Mechanic Car and bike questions? We have the answers MAN AND MACHINE A piece of WWII history The day he chose this Ford GPW from his father’s stable of vintage cars, World War II ceased to be history for Mohammed Nizamuddin Papa Bite from the past Drive to Thanedar and you will know whom to thank for Red Delicious Shimla apples Ferrari’s magic show ends Prestigious Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari recently completed its 13,000-kilometre long “Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive”. Its two participating 612 Scaglietti cars were flagged off at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on ...
Hello tunes Shibani Kashyap to sing for a Pakistani tele-serial
Bouquet from BBC This month sees a melange of football, art and human interest stories Mix and match Annu Kapoor on hosting the battle of genres
Fish facts A day-long conference for Indian aquarists Forget your phobia Learn to conquer fear and excel in life with this specialised training programme
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