IT Shocks...!

Yesterday, during a training session, I happened to have an interesting chat with a software professional of a famous IT Company. He had a lot of thoughts to share and some of them were, from my perspective, quite shocking. Here begins his tale of woe:

My usual day at work starts around 8 am and I've to spend nearly 40 minutes speaking to my representative from the US, updating project details carried out the previous day and about upcoming tasks.

Being the PL (Project Leader) of a team of 20 members is a very arduous task in itself. In a team of say 20, CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT

Interactive Seminar on Literature and Philosophy

A One-day workshop on Enjoying Literature through Philosophy is on the cards. A maximum of thirty students alone can be accommodated because of shortage of space and to facilitate better interaction with the Speakers.
Literature students who are really interested, can register themselves with me at the earliest. Nineteen more seats available.
The Workshop will focus on How to Enjoy Literature with focus on a Survey of literary theories, and its philosophical roots.
Participate and be enlightened.
Regards,
Rufus

Report on Communication Skills Workshop held on Saturday, 28 July

The Communication Skills Workshop held this Saturday had interactive sessions, and the main agenda was to analyse critically, the body language of every participant, as he/ she took to the stage. Then, we followed it up with pronunciation practice, and listening to good English numbers. Then, after outlining the essentials of a good Gropu Discussion, we had a GD on the topic, Should we retain our traditions, or should we make way for change?

Sakthivel was elected Leader of the group as he had polled more than one third of the 'valid' votes.

Details of the same, will be updated shortly.

Language Enthusiasts' Meet @ MCC - Saturday, 28 July

Dear Students, past and present, You are invited for a Language Enthusiasts' Meet this Saturday at Selaiyur Hall Indoor Stage premises between 10 am and 1 pm.
Group Discussions, games, interactions, and a short play by the students of part-II English, will form part of the agenda.
This invite is for all my students, past and present.
Regards,
Rufus

City Edu Info the week ahead...

Seminar on "The Outbreak of 1857" with a special reference to the anti-British rebellions that preceded it" on July 30 at World University Service Centre, Chetpet, by the Centre for Contemporary Studies.

V-Excel job fair - a recruitment programme for special educators on Saturday at V-Excel Educational Trust, 1, Norton Second St, Mandavelli between 10 am and 5 pm.
Candidates with a pass in HSC with good communication skills in English are eligible.
For details, 2462 0243

Career Plan holds an Interactive Session for students on management programmes offered by Loyola Institute of Business Administration at 10 am on Sunday. Entry is free. for further details, 4214 8494

Language Enthusiasts' Meet - Saturday, 28 July 2007

Dear Students, This week we have our workshop on Language Learning - titled Language Enthusiasts' Meet at the usual venue, Selaiyur Hall Indoor stage premises at 9.30 am. It goes on till 12.30 with a Tea Break in between. All my students, past and present are welcome to join in the joy of learning.
Regards, Rufus

English Oratorical Competition

THe "Talk your way to Japan" contest in English for College students in the State, would be held on August 18, 2007. For details, contact: 2374 3575, 2374 0318