I am a lecturer in a private unaided college teaching History for degree students. I am pursuing M.Phil by correspondence. I am interested to know more about Buddhism and its philosophy. Please provide details of organisations where I can experience the philosophy and the religion.
via email, Bengaluru
You can contact the following organisations and get more information and also attend short and long-term programmes:
Choe Khor Sum Ling (CKSL) (www.cksl.in) is a Buddhist meditation and philosophy centre.
The Tibetan tradition of Buddhism is discussed during various programmes that are conducted by the teachers. The programmes are popular with various segments of society. Contact: Shanti and Choden, CKSL Centre, Ashwin, 24, 1st Floor, 3rd Main Street, Domlur Layout, Bengaluru-560071. Ph: 41486497. Mobile: 98868 42528. Email: info@cksl.in
Mahabodhi Society, Bengaluru (1956) (www.mahabodhi.info) is known as a training centre, conducting classes in Dhamma, discourses, meditation and short- and long-term Buddhist study programmes. Contact: Mahabodhi Society, 14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru-560009. Ph: 22250684. Mobile: 97316 35108. Email: info@mahabodhi.info
I am in B.Com second year. I have completed first year and have done well. My interest is in the area of Banking. I do not mind joining any industry-oriented programme run by the corporate environment to get into the banking sector (core banking). Please provide details on programmes and modules that are available for a student like me.
via email, Bengaluru
IFBI (Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance) (jointly set up by NIIT and ICICI Bank) has been set up to cater to the manpower requirements of the exponentially growing finance sector in India. NIIT’s expertise in the design and conduct of distributed non-formal education and its experience of manpower development for India’s IT sector combined with ICICI Bank’s domain knowledge across the spectrum of financial services and its leadership status within the banking sector, makes it an unbeatable combination for both students and the industry.
The following are the programmes that are presently available:
Honours Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (HDBFS)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (PGDBFS)
Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (DBFS)
For more details you should connect to NIIT-Imperia, 1st Floor, 74/2, Sanjana Plaza, Elephant Rock Road, Jayanagar III Block, Bangalore-560011.
I want to study tourism from an institute of repute. I have heard of an institute/college in Kerala which offers long-term practical courses. Please provide details. I completed BBM in 2012 with Marketing. I have also worked in the ticketing and travel line with a travel agency.
via email, Bangalore
Courses in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality (TTH), along with programmes in Eco-Tourism, Sustainability in Environment, Disaster Mitigation and Management, have become popular with prospective learners as there are many opportunities. In the process, many institutions have become popular with the learners.
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) (www.kittstour.org) offers the two-year MBA in Travel and Tourism, which is affiliated to the University of Kerala. The Institute also offers short-term programmes in Front Office Management, Tour Guides, and for those who want to be part of airline hospitality.
The other institutions offering programmes in Tourism are:
Master of Tourism Management (MTA), Department of Commerce, Bangalore University.
MTA, Department of Tourism Studies, Christ University (www.christuniversity.in), Hosur Road. Email: hod.ts@christuniversity.in
The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) (www.iittm.org), Gwalior, is a Union Ministry of Tourism entity which has catered to quality manpower development in the TTH segment. You can approach it at: IITTM, Govindpuri, Gwalior-474011. Ph: 0751-2437300.
I am currently in the first year of three-year degree programme in the Science stream (CBZ courses). I have an interest in food and nutrition. Is it feasible to pursue a good programme in Karnataka at the Master’s level? I do not mind moving out of my present location and stay in a hostel and ensure that I get a good qualification.
via email
You can take up the two-year, four-semester M.Sc Food Technology offered by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) (www.cftri.com). The minimum qualification for applying to the course is a Bachelor’s degree in:
· Science with Chemistry as one of the major subjects with 55% in optional subjects of B.Sc. pass course (50% for SC/ST category) / 50% for B.Sc.(Hons.) course (45% for
SC/ST category)
· Agriculture with minimum second class
· Engineering / Technology with minimum second class
· Mathematics at the Higher Secondary/PUC/+2 level is compulsory.
Admission is based on academic records of the qualifying degree exams and on the performance in the entrance examination that is conducted by CFTRI. You can contact the Director, CFTRI, Mysore-570 020, for any other information. Ph: 0821-2514310.
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