Pure science students to have first go at IISc placements

Pure science students to have first go at IISc placements

At a time when engineering and management students usually get the major chunk of placements, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has set itself a novel task to bridge the gap between pure sciences and the industry. This year, Samanway, the annual interactive meet at the IISc, aims to pave the way for students from […]

Adding value to school and college holidays

Adding value to school and college holidays

Not only students, but even parents and some teachers, get fully involved in exams, focusing only on the studies ensuring  that nothing is amiss.  When the last exam finally gets over, there is a collective sigh of relief. Everyone wants to just relax. When someone asks what the future plans are, they often say, “Hey, […]

From a Driver to a CA, everyone gets a share of the great poll pie

From a Driver to a CA, everyone gets a share of the great poll pie

General elections in the country mean an economy flush with liquid cash. This time around, financial experts estimate nearly Rs 30,000 crore is being pumped into the system — and all of it is being spent. Call it a spend-fest if you will, but this is a boon to numerous professions and trades — including […]

Kids to get lessons in handling emotions

Kids to get lessons in handling emotions

A few likes on their Facebook profile pictures or a scolding from a parent is enough to get kids depressed today. This has left child psychologists surprised at the low emotional quotient among children. To help children deal better with situations, Bangalore University professors and a private organization have come together to prepare a curriculum […]

State Spending Rs 60k on Each Student in Govt Engg Colleges

State Spending Rs 60k on Each Student in Govt Engg Colleges

In the last eight years, there has been a 293 per cent increase in the per-student expenditure incurred by the state in the ten engineering colleges run by it. Last year, the government spent Rs 60,416 on each student. The cost per student in 2006 was Rs 15,364, according to the Directorate of Technical Education […]

HC Raps Govt Over School Dropouts

HC Raps Govt Over School Dropouts

The high court on Tuesday berated the State government for not taking effective steps to bring dropouts back to school and observed that “education has become a luxury and child labour compulsory” in the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice D H Waghela and Justice B V Nagarathna passed directions to submit details on […]

IT bigwigs betting big on Nilekani and Bala driving change

IT bigwigs betting big on Nilekani and Bala driving change

Captains of $100 billion IT industry are placing their bets on former Infoscians Nandan Nilekani and V Balakrishnan in this Lok Sabha polls, expecting them to lead a change in political landscape and work towards job creation and economic growth. Nandan Nilekani and V Balakrishnan. Agencies While Infosys co-founder and former CEO Nilekani is fighting […]

Christ University, Bangalore

Christ University, Bangalore

Location: Christ University, a landmark in itself doesn’t require much help reaching. Still for newbies in Bangalore, it is located near Bangalore Dairy off Marigowda Road and not too far from the famous Forum Mall on Hosur Road in South-Central Bangalore. BMTC buses provide good connectivity to the area but a handful of the students […]

University Visveswaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), KR Circle

University Visveswaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), KR Circle

Location: University Visveswaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) is located at KR Circle right in the heart of Bangalore. Its fabulous location is unmatched and incomparable to any other Engineering College in Bangalore. The number of BMTC buses plying close to the college would perhaps only be second to Majestic (KG Bus Stand). Absolutely no problems […]

The Oxford College of Engineering (TOCE), Bommanahalli

The Oxford College of Engineering (TOCE), Bommanahalli

Location: The Oxford College of Engineering (TOCE) is located on Hosur Main Road near an area called Bommanahalli in the South-Eastern region of Bangalore. It is quite far from the centre of city and it takes a lot more time to travel due to traffic, however reaching there is easy by BMTC buses. 360, 600 […]