The life inside Oceans and sea is currently classified as global crisis given the excessive pollutants, waste and plastic products within. According to the Ocean Conservancy, plastic has been found in more than 60 percent of all seabirds and 100 percent of sea turtle species. Ingesting plastic has life-threatening effects on wildlife - and this… Continue reading The Ocean Clean Up – A Paradigm towards Ecosystem Management
Indianisms in English Language
English was introduced in India with the intrusion of British and is still earning a privileged status of a lingua-franca in the country. The predominance of English among the native speakers of India is reflected through written and verbal communication. Initially, it was the language of industrialization and modernization, but as of now, we can… Continue reading Indianisms in English Language
Important Tips for Entrance Exams in Computer Science & Engineering
Being a Computer Engineering graduate, you're almost eligible for everything. And in some places, you might even face slightly lesser competition (as in GATE) because of lesser burden due to better placements. Here are a few entrance exams that you can apply for: IT specialist officers in PSBs (Public Sector Banks) Recruitment in PSUs GATE-… Continue reading Important Tips for Entrance Exams in Computer Science & Engineering
Tips and Tricks for Entrance Examinations
Students preparing for competitive entrance examinations are required to plan their study schedule strategically. Preparing for an exam can be strenuous if done without proper breaks and planning. Below listed are some tips that will be helpful for students to study in a strategic manner and lead the way! Synchronize your day schedule. Revise the… Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Entrance Examinations
E-Waste Management: An Initiative Towards Green Computing
Drop by drop we are contributing to increasing the number of carbon footprints, either by burning fossil fuel or by use of IT appliances. And it is our responsibility to decrease carbon footprints as quickly as possible. Every single email generates at least 04 gms of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent to the atmosphere. And an email… Continue reading E-Waste Management: An Initiative Towards Green Computing
Empowering Children through Quality Circle Time
The practice of QCT is meant to encourage certain traits among the school community; beginning with modeling by adults so that it may be modeled for and with children. QCT will work best when it is practiced by ALL and thereby permeates the school. We must place emphasis on our emotional health and that of… Continue reading Empowering Children through Quality Circle Time
Best practices across higher education in India
Higher education in India has now developed into a structure which is entirely based on the Western model of education. The focus of this education is to teach our students to earn a living. It does not teach students about how to lead a moral and pious life. This was an observation of my doctoral… Continue reading Best practices across higher education in India
A view from the other side
I passed out of school 20 years ago… sounds like a long time back. But the memories of those wonder years are still fresh in my mind. Like most of us, I made the most amazing friends … having spent a good 14 years there. I also had the wonderful opportunity of being taught by… Continue reading A view from the other side
Active Vibration Damping
Most machines and structures should operate with low levels of vibration for smooth-running which is crucial to reduce stresses and fatigue and to have little noise. The structures with surface mounted or embedded sensors and actuators are capable of sensing and taking corrective action. Piezoelectric materials are often used in industrial, military, scientific and medical… Continue reading Active Vibration Damping
Communication and its Purpose for Effective Teaching
Communication – is a big and heavy responsibility for any teacher or otherwise Teaching is all about communicating effectively. It can be in form of effective listening, speaking, precise writing, reading and /or making an effective presentation. An effective communicator can be a good teacher, but all teachers aren’t good communicators. It is understood that… Continue reading Communication and its Purpose for Effective Teaching
