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Genetic Engineering

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:58:00 +0000

Though a fairly new area of work, genetic engineering has shaped up as a lucrative field. The enhanced interest in genetic research in the last few years, and the increased demand for scientific research in the fields of medicine, pharmacy and agriculture, has given this field a boost.

Bioinformatics

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:53:31 +0000

Bioinformatics is a field that deals with the computational management of all kinds of biological information. Sometimes it is referred to as ‘in-silico-biology’, which indicates the use of computers. So here’s a look at what this phenomenon is all about.

Space Science

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:49:39 +0000

Space science came of age as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I into space on October 4, 1957. The fascination to become an astronaut or a space scientist is on the rise ever since. By definition “space science is an all-encompassing term that describes all of the various science fields that are concerned with the study of the Universe, generally also meaning ‘excluding the Earth’ and ‘outside of the Earth’s atmosphere‘.”

Indian Forest Services

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:47:08 +0000

The Indian Forest Service (IFS) is an All India Service. It was constituted in the year 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951 by the Government of India. The Forest Departments manage the forests of the country under the respective state governments. The Ministry of Environment and Forests is the Cadre Controlling Authority for the Indian Forest Service and also the Nodal Ministry in respect of the Indian Forest Service.

Food Technology

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:37:52 +0000

Food technology is the application of scientific knowledge to food items to ensure that their nutritional value is preserved to the best of abilities when it reaches the consumer.

Good health, to a large extent, is dependant on the food we eat. Almost all the packaged food items you see in the market will feature inputs from a food scientist, food technologist or food engineer during its development.

Nuclear Engineering

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:16:45 +0000

With the signing of the Nuclear Deal and universities introducing courses in the field of nuclear science and technology, nuclear engineering has finally arrived in India as a career option with rising potential.

Engineering

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:13:14 +0000

Think of all the technology that really makes a difference to our lives- mobile phones that have seamlessly made distances faint into oblivion, computers that store gigabytes of data in chips which are measured in millimeters, remotes that control the air conditioner back home when you still driving and are about five kilometers away! These are sure miracles that are product of the tireless efforts of a group of individuals who refer to themselves as ‘engineers’.

Journalism

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:51:34 +0000

Gone are the days when you had to wait for the evening news to know what’s happening around the world. Now the news is a just click away- on your mobile, laptop, TV, and of course, not to forget the range of printed material that is available in the market.

International Relations

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:46:04 +0000

International relations is often confused with political science. However, IR subject combines several disciplines like economics, history, law, philosophy, geography, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and cultural studies along with political science and deals with issues like globalisation, human security, state sovereignty, nuclear proliferation, nationalism, economic development, terrorism, organised crime, foreign interventionism, ecological sustainability, human rights etc.

HR Careers

rohit.rohan09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 15:43:09 +0000

Till not very long ago, the term personnel management was associated only with payrolls and disbursements of benefits to employees. But as more and more employees started spending a considerable amount of time at their work place, the need was felt to develop a fully functional department that would take care of various employee requirements, facilitate employer-employee relationships and increase productivity. Over time, this led to the inception of a human resources department that would, in other words, create an environment that would bring out the best in employees while at the same time, enabling them to grow.