Today in the City - exclusively for College Students - Saturday, May 26, 2007

Free Seminar on Succeeding at Job Interviews for all career aspirants on May 26, at 6 pm at Manara Learning, 31/14, Burkit Road. Sessions include the Interview process, commonly asked questions during interviews and tips on how to answer them and various types of interviews and how to be prepared for them. For details, 9841349999 / 42009193

Seminar on Japanese Management Techniques, May 26 from 10 am to 1 pm at Chamber Premises, 21, K.B.Dasan Road, Teynampet. Contact - 24352010

Workshop on SELF CONFIDENCE FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP, for those between 15 and 35 years of age, will include sessions in meditation, on May 27 9.30 am to 1 pm or 4 pm to 8 pm, at Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, 3, M.S.Salai, T.Nagar Registration fee - Rs.25. For details - 28143896

FREE BOOKS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS - The Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank will issue application forms from JUNE 1, for college students to avail themselves of books, issued free of cost.
The students have to submit a photostat copy of their college identity card, fee receipt, mark list or bona fide certificate from the educational institution.
Application forms are available at the book bank office at 6 Seventh Street, U block, Anna Nagar. Tel: 2620 6261 from Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm.

UK Universities in TOWN..!

The BRITISH COUNCIL, Chennai is organising a number of visits from institutes in the UK for admissions to their Spetember 2007 batch.
On Monday, 28 May 2007, representatives from the highly ranked University of Warwick will interview students from 11 am to f pm at the COUNCIL premises. It offers a number of India-specific scholarships too. For details and appointments, contact 4205 0600

Dear Students, The grapevine is that your results may be out on MAY 31, or JUNE 01, 2007, and this information is NOT OFFICIAL at all. You should check out with the concerned authorities for an OFFICIAL NOTE.

JAPANESE GOVT SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN JAPAN - Applicants for the scholarship need to appear for an entrance examination on July 2007. For more details, see their WEBSITE.

Aspiring for Bachelors, Masters or PhD abroad? UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, ranked ninth in the UK, has opened office in Chennai, to help you out. For more details, contact - 98405 29694, 044-4214 6069

Courtesy: Education Express, TNIE,

Educational Engagements of Note - In the City - Friday, 25 May 2007

Free Seminar on Wealth Creation at ICFAI Business School on Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram, May 25 at 6.30 pm. For details, 2823 5633

Meet up with CIMA's representative for a road show on Management Accountancy as a Career Option on Saturday, 26 May, 2007 at 11 am. For details, 4214 4890. Entry Free

Scholarships of Repute...!

One of the most respected Scholarships in the globe, the Fulbright Scholarships is organising a Fulbright mentoring workshop for potential applicants of the fellowship on June 01, at 9.30 am. The workshop will include discussions on basic guidelines for Fulbright applications, elements of strong applications and presenting during interviews. The resource persons will include Fulbright scholars and other experts. For registration, contact usefichennai@dataone.in or log onto THIS WEBSITE

JAPANESE GOVT SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN JAPAN - Applicants for the scholarship need to appear for an entrance examination on July 2007. For more details, see their WEBSITE.

Aspiring for Bachelors, Masters or PhD abroad? UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, ranked ninth in the UK, has opened office in Chennai, to help you out. For more details, contact - 98405 29694, 044-4214 6069

Courtesy: Education Express, "TNIE," 25 May 2007

Engagements of Note - Thursday - May 24, 2007

Free Seminar on 'Kobtsu Kaizen - TPM for Profit,' as part of Japanese Management Technique Seminar Series, at 21, K.B.Dasan Road, Teynampet, between 10 am and 1 pm. There's no registration fee, but candidates need to register in advance. For details, indo-japan@ijcci.com

FREE YOUTH WORKSHOP on Choosing Success, aimed at Creating Leaders from among youngsters. The English version is on June 15, 16, 17, while the Tamil version is on June 1, 2. . For details, email training@peoplefirst.co.in or call 98412 48205

Bookpoint's Discount - Special Summer offer on a classic collection of Tamil and Malayalam books & a 15 per cent discount on history books. For details, 2852 3019

Understanding and Improving interaction with others - TA Study Circle, conducts basic course on Transactional Analysis 101. For details, 2815 5050

In the City Today... Wednesday, 23 May 2007

Special Lecture on Indian Ideas Rooted in Japanese Mind, on May 23 at 11 am at Room No. F-50, Senate Hall, Centenary Building, University of Madras.

Urgent..! Teachers, Lecturers in English Needed...!

This requirement was put forward by one of our Colleagues, and sensing the urgency of the case, I've put it up on our blog. Do apply immediately if you are qualified.

A Matriculation School in North Chennai needs Graduates/Post Graduates in English.
Two reputed City Colleges need Lecturers in English. Those of you who possess the required qualification, can join straightaway.
Kindly contact me for more details, rightaway.

Attention all PB & PBT Students - : A two-day workshop on 'Biotechnology and your career' will be organised by Science City during the first week of July. The main theme of the workshop is to give career guidance and to acquaint them regarding the opportunities in the field of biotechnology. The programme will cover various aspects of biotechnology like agricultural, environmental, medical, marine, industrial biotechnology.
A certificate will be issued to all participants at the end of the workshop. Interested candidates can contact phone numbers - 24454054 / 34

Educational Resources for Today - Tuesday, 22 May 2007

INTERESTED IN SPACE-RELATED STUDIES?... Read On... You can win a chance to participate in the 58th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) to be held in Hyderabad during 24-28 September, 2007.
Eligibility: ...Undergraduate Students (below 22 years as on 1 August, 2007) and who have already completed their first year in Science, Engineering and Law courses and Postgraduate Students of Science, Engineering and Law (below 25 years as on 1 August 1, 2007) would be eligible for selection.
Interested and eligible candidates can download and submit the application form along with completed appropriate questionnaire before 31 May to the Executive Director, Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre, Chennai - 600 025. Essays can be submitted before 11 June. The topic for the essay can be found in their website quoted below. Essays should be written either in English or Tamil and should not exceed 2,000 words.
For Details regarding selection procedures and other eligibility norms CLICK HERE

PodWorks : India's Biggest Event on PodCasting : On Saturday, June 9, 2007 - Sunday, June 10, 2007, At TIDEL Park, 4 Canal Bank Road, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113. For more details, CLICK HERE

Attention all PB & PBT Students - : A two-day workshop on 'Biotechnology and your career' will be organised by Science City during the first week of July. The main theme of the workshop is to give career guidance and to acquaint them regarding the opportunities in the field of biotechnology. The programme will cover various aspects of biotechnology like agricultural, environmental, medical, marine, industrial biotechnology.
A certificate will be issued to all participants at the end of the workshop. Interested candidates call up - 24454054 / 34

Arts and Science Graduates - Hot Favourites among Software Companies...!

Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle, 21 May, 2007

City & Career Info Today - Monday, May 21, 2007

Institute of Management Education and Training is organising a free seminar on career planning and its importance, till May 22 from 10 am to 7 pm at No.49/1, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar.

Ethiraj College for Women will conduct an English enhancement training programme for the public, entitled, "Communication Skills for BPOs," on June 4 at its premises.
The course fee is Rs.2000/- More details can be had from Dept of English, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai - 600 008 @ 2828 7211, on May 25.

Website on Global Education - , containing details about career opportunities, study material, scholarship, educational loans, hostel accommodation, career guidance and placements etc can be found HERE.

Students Shine...!

We, the teaching fraternity are proud to hear that this year too, our students have made it big, being placed in good positions, and/or have got seats in good Colleges across the Country, this year too. A few of our lovely students who reported back to us on their placements, get our special Wishes, Blessings and Kudos. Kudos...! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU...!

John, II MA Phil, for getting into the prestigious UBS, at Pune. His dedication won him the seat i presume...!

Muthuvinayagam, MSc Phy., who has started a Service Organization for unemployed youth. We appreciate your commitment. Kudos..!

Vidya Venkat, who has been placed in one of the prestigious Publications of the Country, the FRONTLINE. Congratulations..!

Collette, on her getting into a lovli course in a reputed College at Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Congrats..!

Subhashini, who has been placed in Cognizant Technologies, and Arghya Mandal, again in Cognizant.! Kudos to both of you..!

Melbin, who has got a seat for MA in Christ's College, Bangalore. Kudos..!

Solomon, II BA Phil., for landing up a good part-time job in a good MNC this summer. Kudos!

Pradeep, I BA Eng, for landing up again a good part-time job with SUTHERLAND.

Suju, II PBT for getting a good part-time job with a MNC.

May you all shine and radiate the world with your brightness, and with the beautiful light radiating within you, to be a source of light to others around!
And this list i quote from memory, based on the Students' themselves telling me personally. The list goes onnn...!

Today in the City - Saturday, May 19, 2007

Free Seminar on "CAREER PLANNING AND ITS IMPORTANCE" organised from May 19 to 22 by the Institute of Management Education and Training. For details, 2834/28340603

Lecture on INDIAN IDEAS IN THE JAPANESE MIND - by Prof.Sengaku Mayeda on May 23, at 11 am at the auditorium in Centenary Building, University of Madras

Job SEMINAR for GRADUATES AND UNEMPLOYED YOUTH - May 19, from 10 am to 11 am at R.V. Towers, AIEMA Centre, Guindy Industrial Estate. Contact: 2371 8202

RECRUITMENT DRIVE- REMINDER - Accenture recruitment drive for graduates in arts, sciences and commerce, May 19, from 8.30 am to 10 am at Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Raja Annamalaipuram. Contact: 4351 0035

Heavy demand for Arts and Sciences across Colleges...!

Courtesy: The New Indian Express, 18 May, 2007

Some Introspection for IAS Aspirants...!

Courtesy: 'THE HINDU' 17 May, 2007

In the City Today - Thursday, May 17, 2007

Lecture on POSTCOLONIALISM AND POLITICS OF CULTURE, Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Road, Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramani, 5 pm, today.

Talk on 'Global Leadership - Learning from Chess' by GM V Anand, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 6.30 pm

Recruitment Drive for ARTS, SCIENCE, COMMERCE Graduates 2007 Batch @ Chennai

A recruitment drive for ACCENTURE is being conducted by Transtaff Solutions, exclusively for the 2007 Batch, on MAY 19, @ Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women. The registration timings are between 8 am and 10 am. Candidates can walk in for the interview and also send their resume to transttafglobal@gmail.com

In the City today, Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - Announcement of Job Fair

Pooram Short Story Lovers' Club meets at Triplicane, 5 pm today.

Opportunities in Film, TV Industry: SAE College is organising a lecutre for those aspiring to enter the film and television industry on Wednesday, at its Campus.
Animation and special effects expert Laurence Adalian will give students an overview of the hurdles and possibilities in the industry. Mr Laurence will also examine production techniques used in select projects. For details, call 2820 3942

COGNIZANT PRESENTS THE HINDU OPPORTUNITIES FAIR - 2007, TRADE CENTRE, BANGLORE, EXPORT PROMOTION INDUSTRIAL PARK, WHITEFIELD INDUSTRIAL AREA.
Job Fair offers excellent employment opportunities to candidates with good English communication / comprehension skills.
Eligibility: Individuals over 20 years of age.
Graduates / Post Graduates in Arts, Commerce, Science including 2007 pass outs willing to work in shifts are sought by ITES Companies.
Register online at THIS SITE or at THIS SITE
Obtain your registration acknowledgement, and walk in to the fair with 30 copies of your resume to meet prospective employers.

Attention : budding Actors and/or Writers...!

If you are below 19, and have a passion for Acting and/or Writing, do attend the auditions for the same on MAY 19, from 10 am to 1 pm at BALA VIDYA MANDIR, ADYAR.
For details contact 98413 02016 or 98407 55454 or email landingstage@gmail.com

This is organised by Landing Stage, the youth run theatre group in the city, for its annual two-week long theatre workshop for beginners at teen and young adult level to intiate them into stagecraft.
Explore your creative instincts to the fullest. The areas of specialisation range from learning management operations of theatre, designing sets, and lighting essentials to music engineering and acoustic management. Or if one is a writer, here is a chance to get the group to read out your work or stage it in the workshop. Participants can also learn prop and stage management and box office handling.

Tintin is coming to Town..!

The Alliance Francais of Madras has opened a new space dedicated to youngsters. To celebrate the new space, it is organising a fortnight specially dedicated for youngsters, where it will screen two movies a day.

The extraordinary adventures of the famous Belgian reporter Tintin and Gaulic Asterix, will be screened between May 21 and May 26, 2007 (11 am to 4 pm). For details, contact 28279803, 28271477.
Courtesy:Express Features

Civil Services Results Released - News from today's "THE HINDU"

In the City Today - Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Lecture on "Higher Education in the US," @ Stella Maris College, 3 pm

Seminar on "TN-VAT Post Implementation Issues," @ Hotel GRT Grand, T Nagar, 9.30 am

Are you a member of atleast one good library?

When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.
says Rita Mae Brown, prolific American writer and social activist.
It's the best time, this summer to check out some of the good libraries in the City, and a compendium of the same, numbering around 115, is available HERE.

In the City today... Monday, May 14, 2007

Lecture by historian, academician and biographer Ramachandra Guha, at Landmark Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam, 6.30 pm