India Education Economy Private higher education is one of the most dynamic and fastest- growing segments of post-secondary education at the turn of the 21st century. A combination of unprecedented demand for access to higher education and the inability or unwillingness of governments to provide the necessary support has brought private higher education to the forefront. Private institutions, with a long history in many countries, are expanding in scope and number, and...

Professionalism Everyone wants to become a “professional” these days or to work in a professionally managed organization. While being professional may be a virtue, what exactly is implied by being a professional is often found lacking in individuals and companies. In fact, some family owned companies have higher professional standards than our so-called professionally managed companies. Many people still think that one can become a professional simply by acquiring a degree...

Interview Interview, according to Collins Concise English Dictionary, is a formal discussion, especially one in which an employer assesses a job applicant. ‘A formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employer)’, defines Webster’s Dictionary. It can be meeting with a candidate to ascertain, by questioning and discussion, letters suitability for a post.        The art of interviewing forms the very basis of the utmost input requirement,...

Freedom   POINTS TO DEVELOP Freedom is a confusing term. Extreme views on freedom-advocates of absolute freedom and supporters of suppression of individual freedom. Freedom a social concept requiring balance in exercise. Path of freedom difficult as it involves conscious decision, thinking ability, social consciousness, courage of conviction, confidence to face a lonely existence. Freedom a sublimation of the rebel in us. Social change possible only through exercise of freedom of...

Truth  POINTS TO DEVELOP Attributes of truth and the anatomy of a lie. ‘Development of the equation Truth = Goodness Light =* Lies = Evil = Darkness What happens during an eclipse. Historical and literary parallels depicting attempts to extinguish truths. Truth and its connotations-half truths and white lies. Antithesis of truth is not only falsehood. Conclusion. The word ‘truth is an abstract noun, but we use many adjectives to describe...