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What is the meaning of close on the heels of something (17 November 12:00) |
| This is an expression which has been around for quite some time. When you say that something came close on the heels of something else, you mean that it came soon after or immediately after.... |
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What is the difference between railroad someone into something and railroad something through (17 November 12:00) |
| Americans tend to use the word ‘railroad’ instead of ‘railway’. When you ‘railroad someone into doing something’, you are forcing the individual into doing it. You are compelling... |
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Is it okay to say My friend wants to retire and live in a farm (17 November 12:00) |
| No, it isn’t. Remember the lines from the nursery rhyme, ‘Old MacDonald had a farm’? We say, ‘And on his farm, he had a cow’. Just as one doesn’t play ‘in’ the beach, but ‘... |
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How is the word subterfuge pronounced (17 November 12:00) |
| The first syllable rhymes with the words ‘cub’, ‘tub’, and ‘hub’. The following ‘er’ sounds like the ‘a’ in ‘china’, and the final syllable rhymes with the word ... |
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Is it okay to say prepare the vegetables (17 November 12:00) |
| I understand this is an expression commonly found in recipe books. When you ask someone to prepare the vegetables, what you would like the person to do is to wash them, clean them, peel them... |
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Medical education set for a change (17 November 12:00) |
| The State government is planning to introduce an ordinance to set up the Kerala University of Medical and Allied Sciences in Thrissur district before December 31. ABDUL LATHEEF NAHA takes a ... |
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Virtual school fillip to dental education (17 November 12:00) |
| The virtual school to train the dentists is an experimental programme that will help doctors to update their skills. |
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Empowered students informed choice (17 November 12:00) |
| Now, students and members of the general public who wish to seek information regarding quality of education offered by various educational institutions, being inspected by the UGC, can do so... |
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Test for PG MBA courses (17 November 12:00) |
| Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test, the written test for admission to the Postgraduate and MBA programmes offered by the 12 constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed Uni... |
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Study in the land of fjords and midnight sun (17 November 12:00) |
| The best part of education in Norway is that there is no tuition fees for higher education with the exception of a few private university colleges. |
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Goodbye to those anxious days they can smile now (17 November 12:00) |
| The fact that companies are back on campus to gauge talent and size up batch profiles may result in a better job placement season in March. |
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Education system at a crossroads (17 November 12:00) |
| The president of the Medical Council of India outlines proposed changes in medical education system. |
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Gearing up for CAT (17 November 12:00) |
| Experts say students should work out their own strategy and be mentally prepared |
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Students get hooked to robotics (17 November 12:00) |
| Robotics has caught up with the student community in a big way and many students have started forming groups in colleges to discuss several aspects of robotics. |
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How is the word masquerade pronounced (10 November 12:00) |
| The first syllable is pronounced like the word ‘mask’, and the ‘ue’ in the second syllable is like the ‘a’ in ‘china’. The final syllable sounds like the word ‘raid’. The... |
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What is the meaning of mollycoddle (10 November 12:00) |
| The expression can be used both as a noun and a verb. When you ‘coddle’ someone, you go out of your way to protect the person; you are being overly protective. ‘Molly’, I understand,... |
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Does the word daymare exist (10 November 12:00) |
| Yes, it does. In fact, the word has been in use for several hundred years now; the well-known author, Charles Dickens, used ‘daymare’ in his novel ‘David Copperfield’. A ‘daymareâ€... |
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What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue (10 November 12:00) |
| First, let’s deal with the pronunciation of ‘soliloquy’. The ‘o’ in the first and third syllable is pronounced like the ‘a’ in ‘china’. The second syllable ‘lil’ rhymes... |
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Litmus test for States universities (10 November 12:00) |
| The conduct of first semester examinations of the restructured undergraduate programmes of all universities in the State, except the Kerala University, will be closely watched by both critic... |
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NIT-Tiruchi to give mentoring support to NIT-Puducherry (10 November 12:00) |
| The National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi (NIT-T) has received instructions from the Ministry of Human Resource Development to provide mentoring support to the proposed NIT for Puducher... |
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A unique loan scheme (10 November 12:00) |
| A Pune-based NGO, aims to make quality education more accessible. |
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Course on non-violence and peace (10 November 12:00) |
| The International Gandhian Institute for Non-Violence and Peace (IGINP), Kadavur, Madurai, is offering a diploma course in Non-Violence and Peace in distance education mode. The course is ... |
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Kurukshetra 2010 Spurring innovation (10 November 12:00) |
| The countdown for the trademark techfest of the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University’s annual teachfest, Kurukshetra has begun. for Battle of the Brains. Kurukshetra 2010 has a ... |
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Study abroad courses in Nordic nations (10 November 12:00) |
| A significant aspect in the matter of education is that the fees are usually low but the cost of living is very high. |
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Synchronising the gap (10 November 12:00) |
| Fortifying polytechnic education by providing excellent domain knowledge and interpersonal skills will keep the students in tune with the industry requirements. |
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A test of critical thinking (10 November 12:00) |
| The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) to be held on November 29 will provide budding mathematicians here a platform to match their skills with the best brains across the country. Organise... |
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VTU research portal to help students (10 November 12:00) |
| Visvesvarya Technological University (VTU) will shortly launch its new ‘research portal’ in the beta version of its official website, an important development going along with its percei... |
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Options for civil engineering graduates (10 November 12:00) |
| I have completed B.Tech. in civil engineering and would like to know if can opt for a Master’s in architecture. If so where can I pursue the course and what are the criteria for admission?... |
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Seafarers delight (10 November 12:00) |
| The Indian Maritime University is the long cherished dream of the maritime community. |
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Now classrooms in your pocket (03 November 12:00) |
| The Indira Gandhi National Open University will soon start using third generation mobile technology to impart education to students across the country. G. KRISHNAKUMAR tries to find out how ... |
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Grant for nanostructures research (03 November 12:00) |
| The Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi, has received a Rs. 2.15-crore grant from the Department of Science and Technology – Nanomission, Governmen... |
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Removing online anxieties (03 November 12:00) |
| An interview with Prometric, which is all set to conduct computer-based CAT in partnership with the IIMs |
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Diplomas an easy and economical route (03 November 12:00) |
| The universities and colleges in New Zealand offer more than 1,000 diploma and certificate programmes in diverse fields. |
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ISEC course (03 November 12:00) |
| Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, is offering a short-term Certificate Course in Managing Development (CCMD). It is a three-week residential programme designed to... |
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Breaking barriers (03 November 12:00) |
| IGNOU has embarked on several programmes aimed at stepping up its ICT-based educational services offered across the country. The ‘virtual classroom’ project is one among them. Accordin... |
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Finding solutions to socio-economic issues (03 November 12:00) |
| Social entrepreneurs can turn problems into opportunities. With innovation and a business model, some ventures can aspire for success. |
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IIFT opens branch in Hyderabad (03 November 12:00) |
| The International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) has opened its branch in Hyderabad. IIFT is one of the Asia’s biggest fashion institutes established in 1990 having its headquarter... |
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FOSS potential yet to be tapped (03 November 12:00) |
| Free and Open Source Software is a boon to educational institutions. It is cheaper and virus resistant, and most importantly, a virus attack can be solved immediately by programmers worldwid... |
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Six-month course in poultry farming (03 November 12:00) |
| A six-month ‘Certificate Programme in Poultry Farming’ was launched by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in collaboration with leading broiler producer, Suguna Poultry F... |
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Career in finance management (03 November 12:00) |
| After my B.Tech. in mechanical engineering I worked in a software firm for three years. I am planning to do an MBA now and turn to finance sector. Please let me know some of the leading inst... |
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A welcome change in education sector (03 November 12:00) |
| Kannur University has decided to grant equivalence to the IGSCE syllabus for admission to undergraduate courses. |
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Applications invited for IIT-JEE 2010 (03 November 12:00) |
| The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have invited applications for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-2010) to be held on April 11, 2010 for admission to their various undergraduate c... |
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Preparing for an accounting career (03 November 12:00) |
| Former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India gives some tips to aspirants. |
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Why is the place where the pilot sits called a cockpit (27 October 12:00) |
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What is the meaning and origin of the expression hair of the dog that bit someone (27 October 12:00) |
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How is the word paedophile pronounced (27 October 12:00) |
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Is it okay to say House To Let (27 October 12:00) |
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What is the difference between despite of and in spite of (27 October 12:00) |
| "When I was a young man I vowed never to marry until I found the ideal woman. Well, I found her but, alas, she was waiting for the ideal man." - Henri Alain -Fournier S. ... |
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Polytechnics a grim tale of neglect (27 October 12:00) |
| The polytechnic colleges have become the poor cousins of engineering colleges in the State. J.S. BABLU tries to find out the impediments to the development of the 60-odd colleges. |
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Career in fine arts and graphics design (27 October 12:00) |
| Could you please let me know the names of the colleges that offer Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design, and the associated selection procedure? LOHIT CHANDRAN, EMAIL Education in... |
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