Author: Editorial Desk

The education sector is also on the path of change over time. During this period, we begin to hear new words related to education that we are not familiar with. and ‘Bridge course’ is one such word. The truth is many of us are not likely to know what this bridge course is. What is Bridge Course? A Bridge Course is designed to give students a strong foundation in the basic academic skills and knowledge they’ll need to thrive in college. Bridge courses can be considered as supplementary knowledge that can be given to students in order to provide them…

Has there ever been a situation in your life where you thought of changing your present career? Or else, have you felt the need to incorporate some other things to your career that you have newly found interest in? People decide to change careers for a variety of reasons. Your goals and values may have changed, you would have found new interests, you would be looking for a better pay or the pandemic would have made you realize the importance of having a work-life balance. But before you decide to take a step forward, it is very important that you…

Political attitudes of its citizens are of crucial importance for a democratic country like India. At these trying times, when the rightful life of an individual as promised by the Constitution of India goes neglected, it is essential that the prospective generations have enough awareness about what’s happening in the country and learn to scrutinize and critique the decisions of the government if it does not add to the progress of our community. India’s 1.3 billion people makes it the second populous country. But with an average of 29 years, it also has one of the youngest populations globally. This…

Central Universities in India are public universities that are established by an Act of Parliament and are controlled by the Department of Higher Education. These universities are recognized by the University Grants Commision (UGC) and are regulated by their rules. Every year, central universities conduct a common entrance test (CUCET) to select the eligible candidates and admit them to various central universities across India. The competition is high and tough since almost an average of 1.5 lakh applications are processed each year. Central universities, state universities, deemed universities and affiliated colleges are known to be primary sources of higher education…

There are many ways to decide success in life and every individual has their own unique way of assessing and executing their set of dreams. This is a complex process and it does require each person to be passionate about what they do. But passion’s not enough. There are other elements that you need to achieve success in your career. Passion, along with these factors would only fetch you prosperity and contentment in your professional life. Purposeful career is one of the most important factors of your professional life. You need to make sure that there is a reason for…

How would you describe your entrepreneurial journey? One word to describe it would be definitely enriching. I am sure all entrepreneurs, whether successful or not, would say that if they were to go back, they will still take that leap primarily because most entrepreneurial journeys really push you out of your comfort zones and that is where growth happens. You really grow as a person and that has been my journey as well. The decisions have been difficult. Difficult, in the sense that these are not paths that have already been charted out. You have to draw your canvas, make…

From working at Google to being a co-founder of Make A Difference (MAD) and then founding Guardians of Dreams, how and where did it all start from? Looking back in hindsight, you try to connect the dots and make a story, but I think it’s largely serendipity. Going through experiences that leave a mark on you which finally influences your decisions, that is how it happened to me. Most of my high school and middle school was in Saudi Arabia. I was insulated from a lot of social issues until I was in India. The society that I grew up…

For innumerable graduates who are ready to invade the work world, “follow your passion” would be the most commonly embraced mantra. “Do what you love” has been so frequently used that even colleges and firms started giving the same importance to passion as it did to competence. This ideal phrase is lauded by frontline media, magazines and websites as a key determinant of career success, since it stands out from the pool of already competent job-seeking candidates. We live in a world full of passionate people. Passion is a drive or push towards being accomplished in one’s area of interest,…

Can you explain what exactly CareerFit360 is, for our audience and how did you startit?CareerFit360 is a women-entrepreneurial venture, which is into career assessment and counselling along with customised training solutions to students and professionals. To make you understand about our company, I’ll have to give a small background about howwe came about this whole idea. I’m basically a software engineer, I started my career inInfosys as a software engineer and went on to become a Project Lead. I had also worked inthe Quality Assurance department, in Infosys and Tata Elxsi. In my role as Quality Advisor,I used to train…

Travelling has become an integral part of every man’s life, be it for work or for leisure. Pandemic has put the world in a position where months of being in lockdown has made vacation a necessity. People realised the importance of a work life balance and have made sure they live a life outside work. Studies show that resignations around the globe have surged since 2021 due to the exhaustion and the monotony in their work. The travel and tourism sector of our country is witnessing unprecedented growth. This industry is one the largest profitable one in the country, contributes…